My husband and I wanted a long weekend by the beach to celebrate his birthday. We are frequent weekend visitors to Rockaway Beach, but getting a chance to stay there overnight in Marek's beautiful apartment, was a whole other lovely experience! The apartment itself is lovely and modern, with a private entrance through the backyard. It has all of the amenities you would need for an extended stay, including beach towels, and a fridge stocked with complimentary waters, soda and wine/liquor. You won't find that in most hotels! Plus, the apartment is just across the street to the beach and the most lively part of the boardwalk (near Low Tide Bar, Rockaway Taco, etc.) We enjoyed the live music and were even able to watch the USA vs. Portugal World Cup Game right there on the boardwalk!
The best part of the apartment is the beautiful backyard, which is perfect for morning coffee or just relaxing under the stars. They even have two bicycles for rent for $10/day (much cheaper than you can get on the boardwalk!) We took advantage of this one day, and it is a great way to see Rockaway, especially with the new bike lanes they've built along the beach.
Last, but not least, Marek and his wife (Grace, I believe) were so open, sweet and hospitable! Really fun and lively couple who made us feel like visiting relatives or old friends. They truly went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a great beach getaway and we are really looking forward to going back soon!