Every weekend since March 14th strikes me as odd. Living in a tourist town, I have always worked Saturdays and Sundays.
And while I still may be at a makeshift desk in my family room, there’s not the same sense of urgency or pace.
This morning, we waited until the rain ended to take our long beach walk. Could I ever imagine spending a Saturday of Memorial Day weekend on a leisurely walk?
Enjoy the beach life in this charming south end cottage while finalizing your plans for future construction.
The project has a head start with a complete set of architect’s plans included in the sale- drawn by Christina Amey Architect, Inc. specifically for this site to capture the sweeping bay views.
The design for the new 3346 square foot, 3 level home features 5 bedrooms (including 2 master suites), family room, and a study. 4 full baths and 3 powder rooms, laundry room, and decks/porches on every level. In the private rear yard, the plan allows for a pool and cabana to complete the perfect seashore home.
Beach access just 1 block away through paths on both 57th and 58th Streets.
For bay enthusiasts, the 57th Street dock is just steps away (swimming and kayaking) and the nearby Avalon Bay Park provides boat launching and docking facilities.
The expansive Avalon park property along the waterway allows for unobstructed bay views from your future home.
The cottage will be sold completely furnished, minus contents of the detached 2.5 car garage, and wall hangings in the home.
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5765 Ocean Drive, Avalon NJÂ Â $1,475,000
My observations from MANY conversations with tenants:
Those with serious health concerns for themselves or extended family members are not comfortable moving forward with their lease. All of the CDC guidelines and intense cleaning protocols will not change their perspective. This is the tenant who will be sad, yet frankly relieved to cancel their plans.
Others are approaching their vacation rental as an opportunity to FINALLY leave their home and enjoy the shore. They understand that the situation may not be perfect, but feel overall it’s low risk. This summer, tenants will come prepared with their own bed pillows and Clorox wipes. They acknowledge the dining limitations because it’s the same at home.
With the confirmation of beach openings and the hope for outdoor dining (mid June?), prospective tenants who held off making plans are calling to book. Rental property owners are grateful for the new reservations in their open weeks.
It’s a bumpy ride, but we are hanging on!
Every summer feels the same…yet different.
Our beach experiences change as our families grow older. The pace differs depending on the ages of our children and grandchildren.
We love the nostalgia of “do you remember when?” conversations-Â especially as we visit our favorite spots.
So how will 2020 line up with our shore memories?
I just don’t know…
So I will try to be patient and grateful, AND take deep breaths along the way.
The local beaches will be open for full use as of Friday May 22nd.
Memorial Day weekend will look and feel a bit different this year, yet we remain grateful to be here…
This quote posted on Twitter from novelist Connie Schultz says it all:
“Today is Wednesday. We are living in a time of dreams deferred, but not extinguished. This is not our forevermore. Let’s take care of ourselves and cheer for one another. And right now, let’s breathe.”
5/7/20- Update – due to the extension of the Governor’s directive, the beach tag booth will not open this weekend. The Mayor of Avalon stated that the preseason discount rate will be extended through the month of June.
The beach tag booth at 30th Street in Avalon (adjacent to the Community Hall) will be open weekends starting this Saturday.
Seasonal tags cost $25 each.
More informations from the Borough of Avalon web site:Â Â Letter from Avalon Mayor regarding Beach Tags
That’s my plan if the rumors of a May 8th opening are true 😎
Beach access will be limited to walking, running, and fishing.
It’s a start!
We have completely covered ALL of the Avalon and Stone Harbor quadrants during our daily “quarantine walks”.
So this morning, we ventured over to Sea Isle City.
Obviously we aren’t the only dedicated walkers looking for a change of scenery- we waived to a fellow Stone Harbor resident on Landis Avenue!
Fascinating to see the different neighborhoods up close, and of course, the awesome water views 😎
I wonder if some of the conveniences offered by local businesses can remain in place after the crisis?
For instance, I returned Comcast equipment the other day on behalf of a property owner- and wow, what an easy process (compared to past experiences).
And how about: take out food delivered to the back of your car, streamlined drop off for car service at the dealership, and CVS mailing prescriptions?
Social distancing guidelines will require changes to the way our office does business, too. And in the process, we hope to make the rental check in routine more efficient.
Change is hard. But change can also help us to improve. That’s the goal.
