Note from the Innkeeper:
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Sand Castle for 2023!
After living in this unprecedented time of pandemic chaos, people are again eager to plan an escape to a place that refreshes their soul and nourishes their body and mind. Our hidden gem on the quiet north shore of Long Beach Island awaits those who are ready for a reimagined experience ensuring your health and happiness.
We refined the traditional Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast experience to incorporate New Jersey State health and safety regulations as well as physical distancing. You will find it to have very little impact on your stay.
The small size of our inn (only 8 units designed for singles & couples) helps to limit the risk of exposure since there are no crowds. Each unit has a private entrance and its own pure air from an individual A/C unit (no recirculated air!) Once you are checked in to your room, that air space is all yours; no one will enter your space without your direction.
Additionally, we have found these procedures made our Inn environment safe for both guests and staff alike:
1. Our guest room disinfection procedure is meticulous. Every piece of bedding is stripped and replaced with sanitized linens. We’ve implemented “wall by wall” cleaning, which sanitizes and disinfects all touchpoints such as light switches, fans, remotes, clocks, shade pulls, doorknobs, furnishings, appliances and electronics.
2. Daily housekeeping service is available by request only. Arrangements can be made with the innkeeper upon checkin.
3. For guests who prefer not to have daily housekeeping, a laundry bag will be provided for towel exchange as needed by placing it outside your door between 11 a.m. and 2 pm. Our staff will then promptly deliver a new bag with clean towels.
4. All of our rooms have been modified to include a mini-fridge, microwave, table and chairs.
5. Our delicious breakfast will still be served by your choice: delivered to your room or porch at a pre-arranged time, or by reservation for seating in our dining area. You can eat in-room or “al fresco” such as a breakfast picnic at the Lighthouse, at a table by our pool, or on the roof deck picnic tables.
6. A touchless check-in/out system has been added that can be accessed through your mobile device and allows you to check in and sign up for bicycles on your mobile device.
Getting outside is wonderful medicine for the soul and beside sitting by our beautiful pool, or by the dock of the bay, our uncrowded beaches are just a short walk up the street from the property. There is free parking on every street end for those who prefer to drive. Bicycles are available for those who wish to get a little exercise, as well as a lovely paved walkway along the jetty at the Barnegat Lighthouse for a delightful walk.
Don’t miss our local restaurants which have delicious meals for pick-up, outdoor seating with table service, full indoor service as permitted by the State of New Jersey!
INN CANCELLATION POLICY
The unexpected happens. Our rather strict cancellation policy protects us as a small business with a limited number of rooms available. Trip Insurance protects you, the consumer, against the unexpected. We have always recommended that you consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance just in case. insuremytrip.com may have a solution for you.
Due to our small size, we require a 15 day notice in order to refund a deposit, minus a 15% bookkeeping charge if you need to cancel a single room rented for less than a week’s duration. Any less than 15 days notice you are responsible for the full cost of the reservation unless we are able to rebook the entire length of your stay. Longer stays and multiple rooms require 30 days notice for cancellation.
~ There are no refunds of deposits with less than 48 hours notice or for No-Show’s or Early Departures. The reservation is the full responsibility of the guest.
~ The Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast is designed to provide adult couples and singles with a quiet, personal or romantic retreat, therefore, please keep in mind when making your reservation that we only accommodate children 14 years of age and older.
Text us any time at 609-739-8380 or call 609-494-6555 if you need information or help figuring out which room would be best for your needs. We would love to have you stay with us!
All the best, Audrey & Brian
