We have availability of vacation rentals for the coming weeks! Â There’s still time to plan a beach getaway 🙂
Please search our web site for options: Â Â https://tksir.com
And I am here to help:  ann.delaney@tksir.com  609-967-7950
June 6, 2022
Summer Rentals
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May 29, 2022
The transition to summer…
For those of us who live on the island full time, Memorial Day weekend can be a shock to the system!
For 6 months out of the year, most of the homes and streets are empty. Â We are happy to see lights on and activity during winter holidays and weekends, and grateful for the opportunity to catch up with our seasonal neighbors.
Yet Memorial Day weekend is different. Â EVERY house is at full capacity. Â EVERY driveway and parking spot is occupied. Â And with this beautiful weather, EVERY outside space is in use well into the night!
As you may have guessed with my beach walk pictures, we are early risers (and therefore early to bed). Last night, with our windows open, we could hear the animated conversations from several nearby gatherings!
A peaceful walk on the beach this morning, and then a few deep breaths helped me face my “commute” to work 😉
By Tuesday, we will begin the more gradual transition to summer.
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May 28, 2022
Memorial Day 2022
The sun is out and the island is BUSY! Â Have a nice weekend.
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May 9, 2022
After the Storm
Mother Nature definitely packed a punch for Mother’s Day weekend!
We were able to drive around yesterday (see pictures on Twitter- @anndelaneybeach), and returned to our normal beach walking routine this morning.
There was some beach erosion- with the ocean washing away the edges of  a few beach paths.  In contrast, other paths are now filled with new sand from the blowing winds.  Until repairs are made, those access paths may be limited.
At Stone Harbor Point, the poles/string marking the protected habitat areas were damaged. Â A huge sign was toppled and washed a few blocks south. Â And the entry by the jetty, as well as several natural dunes along this vast area, were eroded by the churning waves of the inlet.
The ever changing landscape of the beach!
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May 7, 2022
Stormy Weather!
Stay dry while watching the ocean roar!
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30th Street beach, Avalon NJ
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April 26, 2022
Preparing Your Vacation Rental For Guests
Tis the season…
Time for power washing, yard clean up, turning on the outside shower, and cleaning the gas grill.
Rinse the outside trash/recycling receptacles.
Check the condition of the porch/deck furniture. Â Scrub the cushions.
Clean ceiling fan blades and vents for the AC system.
Inventory the kitchen, and objectively review the condition of items. Â Toss all rusty cookie sheets and scratched pans!
Wash the mattress pads and bed covers. Â Replace pillows as needed.
Add hangers in the bedroom closets. Â Tenants also appreciate a small chair in the bedroom.
Happy spring cleaning!
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April 23, 2022
Saturday Morning Views
Colorful sunrise this morning!
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April 18, 2022
Seals on the Beach
From late February until the end of April, we are on the look out for seals resting on the beach.
We are lucky enough to see 1 or 2 each year!
It was cold and windy this morning, and I was tempted to pass on our regular beach walk. Â Thankfully, we bundled up and headed out.
This seal was one of the smallest we have ever seen. Â And from a distance, it looked like a piece of driftwood or jetty rock.
A volunteer from The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine was on hand to mark the area (the pup was snoozing in a tire rut) and told us the seal arrived late Saturday and would likely return to the ocean today.
Pictures from a safe distance (zooming in with my phone) so we didn’t disturb the seal’s nap!
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April 14, 2022
Summer at the Beach
There’s still time to find a vacation rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!
Search our web site: Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty  and/or contact me to help.
ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com
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Online Vacation Rentals
Each time I book with an online rental company, I know to verify the authenticity of the arrangement.
With VRBO rentals, I talk directly with the management company and/or look up the owner’s last name to see if the address matches up in tax records.
My preference is to work with a local agency. Â They know the home and area, and are accountable for any issues.
My skeptical approach was validated today when I met a prospective tenant who was scammed out of a large sum of money for vacation rentals in Avalon.
The tenant rented 2 separate homes in Avalon via Craig’s List. Â Both are actual homes on the island, however, the property owners do not offer their homes for rent! Â The scammers created fake listings (properties may have been previously for rent, and therefore easy for someone to copy and paste pictures).
A relative of the tenant decided to walk around one of the homes, and encountered the owner. Â When it was determined the situation was a scam, the tenant filed a police report.
In the meantime, family members are scrambling to find replacement properties for their vacation set to start in 2 days. Â Plus the gut punch of more money out of pocket.
Tips to avoid a scam:
1) Book with a local, reputable rental agency. Â Talk to a real person- even if you are able to book online. Â Rental agencies may promote their listings on various online platforms, but booking directly with the agency is typically the most cost effective.
2) Do not wire money. Â Most agencies allow credit card or ACH payments on a tenant portal. Â Or, send a personal check.
Reach out to me to help!