Olde Avalon House Tour

Press release from The Avalon Museum:

Get a flair for Olde Avalon. The Avalon Historical Societies sixteenth annual Olde House Tour will be
held Friday, June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m . This is an exceptional walking tour that shows early Avalon homes
that the owners have taken great pride in preserving to meet their needs. The society hopes to raise the
consciousness of others in preserving these lovely homes that are so much a part of the island’s history.


This summer, four houses will be featured dating from 1904 thru 1929, and an 1892 church will be
opened. See how these early homes are brought into the twenty-first century, with their unique
transformations. The charming features of these homes will not be found in the houses being built
today. Chair Rose Marie Chew refers to early homes as the “Treasures of Avalon”, and the homeowners
are happy to own one of them. For tickets/information call the History Center at 609-967-0090, or stop
in at the History Center at 215 – 39th Street in Avalon.

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Waiting for a Sea Breeze!

With our barrier island location, residents and visitors of Avalon and Stone Harbor are accustomed to superior air quality. Typically, we can smell the ocean from blocks away!

Unfortunately, the wildfire smoke is hanging overhead- even at the beach.

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Nesting Birds

American oyster catcher is not on the endangered list…yet she is enjoying the protected area!

Her loyal mate has been guarding nearby for the past few days, too.

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Accessibility for Vacation Rentals

Occasionally, rental property owners ask why I include pictures of stairs on our website.

Because the majority of tenants are making their selections online (in person visits prior to renting are rare these days), the details are helpful in determining if a home will be suitable for their family.

Can they gate off the stairs for the safety of young children?

Will a family member with limited mobility be able to navigate the entrance, and interior spaces?

Our beach homes tend to be elevated off the ground (and multi-level) so access is a legitimate concern.

My familiarity with our inventory helps too-I can share my perspective based on their specific needs.

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Beach Tags- reminder

Don’t forget to purchase your seasonal beach tags by Wednesday May 31st to take advantage of the pre-season discounted rate.

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Hello Summer!

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2023 Rental Season

Every year, Memorial Day weekend arrives “suddenly”. Spring weather at the shore can be iffy- so it’s hard to think about summer while still turning on the heat 😉

Yet here we are…days away from the official start of summer.

Our vacation rental business is quieter compared to recent years- with inventory available for prime weeks. We are counting on the last minute planners to help fill the properties!

This situation is not unique to Avalon and Stone Harbor, or just Jersey shore communities. Personally, we are experiencing similar vacancies with our South Carolina rental condo. And the agency there is allowing bookings for less than one week (unheard of for July and August). I also talked with a friend who owns a beach house in North Carolina- same issue with open weeks.

After 40+ years of handling summer rentals, I know that change is inevitable…and we will adapt!

Happy summer!

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Wildlife Walks

As I admired the pelicans flying low along the ocean, a turtle literally crossed our path.

Turtles are common along the bayside of the island- not a typical sight on the beach!

He/she stopped at the water’s edge, and then turned around. We were able to follow the trail in the sand on our return walk- all the way up to the dunes (it was low tide, so this was a long journey).

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A Slower Vacation Rental Season

Rental property owners and agents are frustrated with the number of prime weeks not yet rented this summer. A few have reduced their rates in order to stand out from the crowd.

For prospective tenants, we are sharing the message that it’s not too late to book! AND, that tenants can save significant money by booking with a local agency rather than a social media site.

My knowledge of the area and the properties in our inventory adds value, too.

I’m here to help with your plans!

609-967-7950 office or ann.delaney@tksir.com

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Stone Harbor parking app

The Borough of Stone Harbor has contracted with the company Park Mobile for the metered parking in the business district.

For more information regarding the service and app: Park Mobile

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