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Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 786
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 12:54 pm: |     |
A friend (another SAHM of three about the same ages as mine) have decided, rather last minute, that we'd like a nice quiet night away at a hotel this coming Saturday, as a Mother's Day gift from our husbands. We'd both really like to get away to the beach somewhere, feel the breeze, smell the salt air, get a good nights sleep, etc. We're willing to go as far as LBI. Anyone have any experience/suggestions? Spa services would sure be nice but not absolutely necessary. |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3328
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 1:25 pm: | |
we used to love the Sandpiper Inn in Spring Lake pre-kid (no kids allowed). Very nice staff, a few houses from the beach. we always had lots of fun there. No spa or anything. There's a restaurant there and I know Spring Lake has some very good restaurants.
http://www.sandpiperinn.com/
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shh
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 2466
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 2:07 pm: | |
At my spa weekend this past weekend, a woman we met said she has been to a Marriott in Absecon, where they have a full spa. (I am not quite sure how far Absecon is.)
The NY Times travel section also has a listing of small inns and lodges that might be helpful. |
redY67
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Username: Redy67
Post Number: 1570
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 2:20 pm: | |
shh how was your weekend? |
shh
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 2467
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 2:23 pm: | |
Absolutely incredible. Thanks!
I posted about it on that thread.
Me&the boys, if you decide instead to head for the hills instead of the beach, the Copperhood Inn was an incredible experience. Two hours away, just outside Woodstock. |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 789
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 2:28 pm: | |
Algebra, the Sandpiper looks nice and I do love Spring Lake. Haven't been there since before kids myself. Think we're looking more for Hotel than B&B, but will keep it in mind. Thanks.
ssh, Abesecon is just inland from Atlantic City, found a place called the Marriot Seaview Inn and Spa. Perhaps that's the place she was referring to. Hmmmm. Might be nice. Might be expensive! Will check out the NYT. Thanks to you too. BTW, glad to see you had such a fabulously enjoyable time your first vacation sans kids! |
Taurus5208
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Username: Taurus5208
Post Number: 81
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 3:39 pm: | |
There's a wonderful B&B in LBI that we went to for Valentine's Day called the Sand Castle. We had a great time and it was beautiful and relaxing. www.sandcastlelbi.com |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3329
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 3:50 pm: | |
looks pretty far but Fodors gives it a great review
http://www.seaviewgolf.com/
The Sandpiper is more of an inn than a B&B -- but not a full service hotel. I thought there was something in the Long Branch area but can't find anything. |
Yossarian
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Username: Yossarian
Post Number: 276
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 4:49 pm: | |
Seaview is very nice. But it's not on the ocean. You might want to consider the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank. While it's on the river (not the ocean), the views are great, and Red Bank is great for kicking around in. Plus, you can always drive the 10 minutes to get to the beach in Monmouth Beach. |
redY67
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Username: Redy67
Post Number: 1590
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2005 - 10:42 am: | |
Me where did you decide to go? |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 802
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2005 - 11:09 am: | |
Thanks for asking red. It wasn't looking good for us for a bit. The Molly Pitcher looks great, but only had one room. Seaview was a bit further than we wanted to go, and a bit more than we were looking to spend. I was going to call the Sandpiper this morning. In the meantime, my friend has a friend (or aquaintance, or something) who has a sister who works at a place called Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. So my friend finally called this woman this morning to see what kind of deal we might get. We're each getting a room for $75 a night! I am so pshyched I can hardly stand it. At that rate, I can get myself a spa service or two and still not break the bank. Hallelujah! Woo hoo! No mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy for 24 whole hours! And considering the baby's been sick and I didn't sleep much on Monday and Tuesday night, this couldn't have come a better time.
Here's a link, in case there are any other moms in desperate need of a break:
http://www.oceanplaceresort.com
Will post back with details after our visit. |
Yossarian
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Username: Yossarian
Post Number: 279
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2005 - 12:23 pm: | |
Me ---
That's a good choice in that it is right on the ocean. If you are looking to get out and about for dinner in the area, there are a few great choices in the area. In Long Branch there's Casa Comida. Great, affordable mexican about 5 minutes from the hotel (much better than Toro Loco). Get something with the green sauce on it. Also good nearby is Rooney's Ocean Crab house. Good, fresh seafood, right on the ocean, a bit expensive. If you want Japanese, there's an authentic Japanese place about 10 minutes away in Little Silver called Kissui. Finally, for standard, tasty American fare there the Old Wharf Inn in Oceanport, about 5 minutes away.
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jet
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Username: Jet
Post Number: 833
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 6, 2005 - 3:59 pm: | |
Me- You might try Cafe Luna in Asbury Park or Sally T's in Monmouth Beach . It might not be open yet but Neil's @ the Loch Arbor beach club for lunch & a beach front Martini. |
ril
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Username: Ril
Post Number: 328
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 6, 2005 - 4:11 pm: | |
Please post details re the spa services if you get any--I tried to book at Ocean Place Resort in back in February; they had rooms available, but all the massage services were booked. |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 815
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 6, 2005 - 4:15 pm: | |
Yossarian and Jet, thanks for all the suggestions. I'll write them down and take them with me. Looks like there may not be any enjoying of the beach with this storm that's coming. Perhaps that will be a blessing in disguise. Rather than run around trying to do too much in very little time, maybe we'll just nap, read books, and enjoy a spa treatment (or two). |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 352
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 7, 2005 - 11:36 am: | |
Me,
Green with envy here - what a great idea - have a wonderful time & have an hour of sleep for me!
Though I must say that I'm feeling positively almost-well-rested ...munchkin #3 slept all night (unusual for him) last night!!) |
Wilkanoid
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Username: Cseleosida
Post Number: 342
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 12:55 pm: | |
Meand --
I'm curious to hear how your weekend turned out, since I'm looking at the same place for a girls' weekend. Did you like it?
W |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 834
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 8:22 pm: | |
Wilkanoid, the things I liked about it: it's very close to home so it's no big deal getting there; the hotel is right on the beach which is super. I didn't go to the spa but my friend did and she said it was nice.
Things I didn't like: the rooms and pretty much the whole place were a just a tad shabby. Since we were only paying $75 a night, and it was only a short stay, and I could hear and smell the ocean, I really didn't care. However, if I had been paying the regular rate (which, for the rooms we had, appears to be $250!) I probably would not have been very happy. Plus, there's really not much around the hotel right now. There's quite a bit of building going on, and it seems they're trying to revitalize Long Branch, which is a good thing. But right now it's kind of isolated between two new townhome/apartment developments, and some remnants of the seamier side of Long Branch.
We did overhear someone at checkout saying they had gotten their room at Priceline.com. So, if you can get a deal it might be worth it. Otherwise I guess I'd have to say your money would be better spent somewhere else.
It's my understanding that they have plans for renovation, but I don't know when and to what extent. Perhaps it's worth asking the question. Anyway, I intend to keep track of what's going on there. Hopefully, in a year or two they will have done some upgrading, and I'll have it in the budget for another, slightly longer visit. |
Wilkanoid
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Username: Cseleosida
Post Number: 343
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 9:06 am: | |
Thanks. I was leaning towards going there, but maybe I'll pay the same amount of money for another destination. I sent in a pricing inquiry through their website, and my email bounced back. Never a good sign when that happens.
Too bad they don't have something like that around Cape May! |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 838
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 9:45 am: | |
I'm sure there's some kind of spa to be had in Cape May or nearby. Perhaps a stay at one of the beautiful B&B's there, with a visit to a spa. I bet if you call one of the B&B's they could give you a spa recommendation. I'm sure they get that question all the time.
FWIW, hubby and I stayed a long weekend at a B&B in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and they offered spa services in the room. I had a message, done by and independent masseuse. |
Yossarian
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Username: Yossarian
Post Number: 291
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:33 am: | |
Me -- where did you eat? |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 843
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:22 pm: | |
Yossarian, ate at Rooney's per your suggestion. Just a short walk up the boardwalk. Got clams on the half shell (yum, yum, yum, I've been craving them for weeks).
Thanks. |
Yossarian
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Username: Yossarian
Post Number: 294
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 12:26 pm: | |
Nice. Glad you liked it. |
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