‘Jersey Shore’: How Much It Costs to Rent the Seaside Heights House
Jersey Shore turned Seaside Heights, New Jersey into even more of a destination. For MTV fans, the beach town became the place where they could stay in the same house as reality stars like Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and DJ Pauly D. Find out if the Seaside Heights property is still available for rent and how much it costs per night to stay there.
Danny Merk is glad he rented his house to the cast of ‘Jersey Shore’
Danny Merk is still the owner of the original Jersey Shore house. The famed location sits on top of the Shore Store where the roommates used to work in the first few seasons of the show.
Initially, Merk didn’t think anything would happen after producer SallyAnn Salsano came knocking at his door. But after renting his then-home to eight strangers, Merk’s life changed forever.
“I moved 10 years of our lives in a matter of one night,” Merk told the Huffington Post. Thanks to his home’s appearance on the MTV reality show, Merk’s other businesses continue to be profitable, including the Shore Store.
“Just about everyone who comes in [to the Shore Store] at least buys a T-shirt,” he told the outlet. “There’s no downside. The town’s making money. I can only say that the Jersey Shore has helped the Jersey Shore big time.”
The ‘Jersey Shore’ rental has a ton of accommodations
After seeing the roommates have a blast on the MTV series, many fans couldn’t wait to book their stay in Seaside Heights. The home, located at 1209 Ocean Terrace, sleeps up to 11 people.
The house comes with all of the amenities seen on the show. That includes a deck complete with a grill to cook late-night burgers on outback. Fans can also sit on the rooftop terrace that overlooks the Seaside Heights boardwalk. And yes, the house still features Polizzi’s coveted duck phone.
With six bedrooms and a kitchen and dining area big enough for Sunday dinner, this Seaside Heights rental is ideal for big groups. Plus, it’s central to all of the Jersey Shore hotspots.
How much is it to rent the ‘Jersey Shore’ house?
According to Zillow, the house is valued at $465,957 in 2021. In the past, fans have booked their stay at the Jersey Shore house through Booking.com.
On average, a stay in the MTV shore house costs $3,000 per night. In the past, Merk’s Seaside property cost as much as $3,500 per night. During the off-season, fans could book the Jersey Shore house for as little as $1,200 a night.
At this time, the Jersey Shore house isn’t available for rent. Stay tuned to Showbiz Cheat Sheet for updates on how to rent the Jersey Shore home.
Tour the ‘Jersey Shore’ home in Seaside Heights
The famous house from Jersey Shore may not be available to rent at the moment, but fans can still book tours of the house. For $10 and 10 minutes of your time, you can see where many of the show’s iconic moments took place, including the “Smush Room.”
The tour ends in the Shore Store where the roommates used to work. Fans can purchase Jersey Shore-inspired merchandise and possibly spot Merk, who still works there. Jersey Shore fans can consult the Shore Store’s Facebook page for more information on booking a tour.
