Chalet Guide
IN HOME AMENITIES
We’ve worked hard to ensure you have everything you need to make your stay just like home. Slip into our custom robes and enjoy our locally-sourced bath products. Put our full kitchen to the test and whip up a homemade dinner for you and your crew. Enjoy a game night inside or a game tournament in the outdoor shed.
Just like home, only better.
MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY
Music: Sonos
Check out Sonos and easily connect to the music right on your phone.
Outdoor Music
Connect to the deck via your phone’s bluetooth on Sonos. The Sonos More controls the small speaker. Take it to the game shed or sit by the fire and enjoy!
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Fire, Fire, Fire
Firewood can be found next to the game shed. Feel free to use it while you are here, but do be responsible and please don’t take it off site (firewood is expensive!). You’ve heard of Smoky the Bear – never leave a fire unattended. All fires should be doused with water when finished or at the end of the night. There is an ash bucket provided for your use – remove the extra ash to keep the air flow going under the fire for maximum heat and enjoyment. And most importantly – please use caution at all times. We want fires to be fun!
Grill Instructions
The Big Green Egg is so much more than a grill – it can smoke, roast, bake and more – it’s the ultimate cooking experience! Check out The Big Green Egg book for detailed instructions.
Please note:
There is lump hardwood Charcoal provided. Fire starters are provided – located with the charcoal.
Please DO NOT use lighter fluid – it will ruin the grill!
- Load charcoal (old charcoal can be reused, even if gray)
- Light charcoal with fire starters
- Leave the grill wide open until it heats up 4. Close grill and adjust airflow at the top and bottom to reach desired temperature
When done, close both air gills to put out charcoal and be ready for the next guest!
Hot Tub
The Hot Tub is available to use all year round. Please ensure it is always turned on and the cover placed when not in use.
EXTRAS
Bar Area
Our co-owner Chad has an unnatural obsession with bitters, so he has made sure our guests are never without. Please use to your heart’s content, but leave them here. We want all of our friends to enjoy their drinks as bitter as Chad does. Our barware is from Art in the age in Philly – if you love it hit them up and buy some of your own!
Cooking Supplies
We’ve stocked your kitchen with the basics – oil & vinegar, salt & pepper, sugar & spice. We have also provided Rival Brothers Coffee and Steep & Grind Teas for your enjoyment!
Hair Dryers
Located in the first floor bathroom drawer. For all your hair drying needs.
Pack n Play
Located in the basement on the black shelf.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
We provide a number of fun games located in the living room credenza for the whole family, including the new Chalet garage equipped with ping pong, darts, a basketball hoop, and more. Inside the house, we have puzzles, cards, games, and more. Please try not to lose the pieces – nobody wants to do a 500 piece puzzle and find the last piece missing. Total buzz kill.
Our outdoor game shed features basketball, ping pong, darts, and more! Challenge your friends to an epic tournament and keep score on the wall-mounted chalkboard for bragging rights!
Sliding Door
Lift to lock or unlock
Color Changing Lights
The control is located next to the front door. Click the large button twice then turn to change the color to your liking! Click once for on/off and dimming.
FOOD AND DRINK
You gotta eat!
Farm Stands & Markets
Reed’s Organic Farm
27 minute drive
5075 Spruce Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
The local 501(c)3 non-profit is a regenerative farming operation, and home to both an animal sanctuary (open year-round) and a market/kitchen. Opening back up in mid-late April.
Rons Gardens: Finley Farm Market
18 minute drive
959 14th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
In addition to a full-service garden center, this farm stand carries fresh produce from across the Mid Atlantic region.
Pastore Orchards
16 minute drive
626 White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Pastore Orchards is open daily, 8am-7pm, during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months.
River Road Clamhouse
9 minute drive
2115 River Road
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
This family owned clam house specializes in, you guessed it – clams! “Fresh from the Bay Everyday!”
GOING OUT
While we rarely do it, every once and a while you need a break from the Chalet for a night out. We are gonna be honest, there are limited options nearby. But if you are willing to drive a bit, here are the ones we found are the best…
Sweetwater RiverDeck
7 minute drive
2780 7th Avenue
Sweetwater, NJ 08037
This family owned bar and restaurant features live music every week, has a custom grilled cheese station, and is open Thursday-Sunday for lunch and dinner.
The Smithfield Inn
22 minute drive
1 N New York Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
Smithfield is a historic community with tons of boutique shops. As part of your day, stop into the Smithfield Inn for a lakefront dinner.
The Smithfield Bakery
22 minute drive
3 N New York Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
The Smithville Bakery serves fresh baked on premise pastries, donuts, breads, cookies, pies and cakes, plus a full breakfast menu is served daily in the restaurant.
Pepes
10 minute drive
201 Cincinnati Ave
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
A delicious Latin American menu featuring tostones, rice & beans, and of course – empanadas!
No. 79
5 minute drive
4423 S White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Amazing local Polish restaurant. You can get delivery via DoorDash, but we recommend going in person: not only are they a bar and restaurant, but they have an
amazing wine, liquor, and polish food section. We stock up on pickles, mustard, and kraut – the best we’ve ever had! Grab a few bottles of 79 wine to go with your meal! You won’t regret it.
Funky Cow Cafe
14 minute drive
224 Bellevue Ave
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Looking for something different? Check out the Funky Cow. They serve up excellent sandwiches and treats, all replacing the bread with their sweet or savory waffles. Bring your appetite, you are gonna need it!
Harley Dawn Diner
16 minute drive
1402 E Black Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Harley Dawn Diner has been a mainstay in Hammonton for 27 years. Super chic and eco friendly, this husband-wife duo serves up delicious food (and libations) made with locally sourced ingredients.
Harbor Diner
10 minute drive
613 White Horse Pike
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Classic diner with all the pancakes, eggs and bacon you need. Our kids personally vote for the french toast. Go there in person or or have a lazy morning and order via GrubHub.
TAKE-OUT & DELIVERY
Gennaro’s Italian Grille & Pizzeria
10 minute drive
126 Philadelphia Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
One of our co-owners Chad tried all the pizza while working to finish the house for months. And he says this is the best one hands down. But he was always so sad when they wouldn’t deliver to the Chalet. So Chad put on his best charm and spoke to the owner, and voila! They will now deliver! Woo hoo Chad!
King Phoenix
9 minute drive
103 Washington Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Great classic Chinese food as well as a Japanese sushi menu which is quite good! Order on their website, they deliver and they give $5 off for online orders. Just make sure you ask for extra chopsticks!
Joe Italiano’s
10 minute drive
470 S White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
For a cozy night in, pick up some Italian food from Joe’s. This New Jersey-based restaurant has a few locations in the area, but Hammonton is closest. Chicken parm, garlic bread, and calamari are calling your name.
Sugar Hill Sub & Deli
20 minute drive
5445 Somers Point Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Some argue they’re the best subs/cheesesteaks in South Jersey!
The closest two towns are Egg Harbor City or Hammonton. Hammonton has a decent downtown and more Mexican restaurants than we can count! And they have lots of restaurant options for take out or dining in.
ALCOHOL, GROCERY STORES, AND MORE
ShopRite of English Creek
15 minute drive
3003 E. Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
The closest and most classic grocery store. Who doesn’t love their Bowl & Basket brand?
Joe’s Canal Liquors
15 minute drive
6036 E. Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Who better than Joe to fulfill all of your boozy needs!
ADVENTURE
Now this is where we wanna be!
Nearby Nature to Explore
Forsyth Wildlife Refuge
27 minute drive
800 Great Creek Road
Oceanville, NJ 08231
Bald eagles, egrets, herons, waterfowl…incredible sight-seeing in the 47 acres of refuge here. The wildlife drive is open seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. Entrance fee for one car is $4. Pro tip? Be sure to bring binoculars.
Wharton State Forest
9 minute drive
31 Batsto Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a major section of the Batona Trail), plus miles of unpaved roads for mountain biking and horseback riding. See red-tailed hawks, swans, great-horned owls, hummingbirds, foxes, and deer are only some of the wildlife the alert visitor can see. Bonus: if you’ve got the right vehicle, you can take it directly into the forest.
Renault Winery
11 minute drive
72 Bremen Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Wine! Events! Music! Golfing! …Wine! (plus, in the winter, Vintner Wonderland!