For the ultimate in vacation settings a short drive from anywhere in the tri-state area, indulge in a stay at the Fourteenth Street Villa.  Unparalleled and not to be found anywhere else, this five-bedroom property with add-on suite boasts an indoor heated swimming pool and lounging area.  Located in the center of “original” Lakewood, it is close to many shuls and shopping venues, and within walking distance to both BMG and “the lake.”  Shabbos can be spent taking a stroll along the water or immersing yourself in Torah study within the hallowed halls of the most famous Beis Medrash on the East Coast.

Begin your stay by stepping through the double doors of your newly renovated private rental home and taking in the elegant foyer, with the decorative artwork and entry table.  Choose to turn either to the left and settle into a comfortable den with a sage-colored leather sofa and two matching club chairs surrounding a fireplace to keep you toasty on those chilly winter nights, or to the right where you enter the formal living and dining area.  Two silvery-grey leather couches and coordinating white leather and chrome swivel chairs are set up for comfortable family chats, with the dining table situated within arm’s reach.  This expansive area has room to host a large Sheva Brachos, Yom Tov meal, Shabbos shiur, or one huge Shabbos party for all the grandchildren of the family.

 The brand new kitchen with its sleek white quartz wraparound countertop and stainless gas-burner cooktop, ovens, micro, and large French-door refrigerator join an abundance of upper and lower cabinets plus a large pantry.  This setup makes this the ideal location to prepare meals for your whole family with ease.  A nearby dinette table overlooks the spacious backyard area through the floor-to-ceiling windows.  Directly off the kitchen to one side is the laundry center, which leads into a full bathroom with a huge shower, large enough to bathe the kids all at once. 

Opposite the kitchen on the other side is a door that leads to the indoor heated swimming pool and lounge area.  Stunning teal-cushioned wicker L-shaped couch and dining table and chairs greet you as you enter this large expanse of square footage and, as your eyes gaze further, you will be “wow” ed by the Olympic-sized heated pool, positioned directly under a multitude of skylights, with lounge chairs strategically positioned for post-swim “rests.”  Sliding glass doors lead out onto a large wooden deck that has built-in benches, additional lounge chairs, and a descending ramp that takes you to the remainder of the backyard area.  With plenty of room all around the fenced-in property, and with a screened-in gazebo being the center focal point of the yard, Shabbos afternoon activities of hide and seek and tag for the kids are pre-programmed into your vacation before you have even arrived.

Off the den area, you will find four bedrooms.  The master has two queen-size beds with stunning linens, a comfy chair for reading your favorite magazine, and large windows overlooking the backyard, so plenty of natural light can bathe your room any time you choose to have the dawn-to-dusk shades set in the open position.  A private bathroom with separate shower and tub has a double-sink vanity and is decorated in show-stopping tiles along the walls and on the floor.

The other three bedrooms, each with plenty of storage for clothing and toys, offer you a choice of full-size beds, twins, and twin hi-risers.  You can feel comfortable inviting all the married children to spend Shabbos or Yom Tov with you, knowing that each set will have plenty of space to spread out.  A full bathroom with a combined tub and shower and a double-vanity sink is located in between all the bedrooms, so bathing time is convenient for all.