Category: At the Beach

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Oceanfront Plaza Hotel

On the OC Boardwalk, at 1109 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842

The pictures below and brief description may give you some idea of what it’s like to stay at the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza at 12th Street on The Boards. Click HERE for more complete information at the Booking.com website.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Oceanfront Plaza Hotel at 12th Street on the Boardwalk

Welcome to Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront, the ideal destination for a relaxing beach vacation. This hotel is located on the boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland and offers guests beautiful ocean views and easy access to all of the area’s attractions. With its convenient location, modern amenities, and friendly staff, Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront will make your trip truly unforgettable.

aerial view of the Howard Johnson Plaza Hoet at 12th Street
Howard Johnson Plaza at 12th Street Aerial View – right on the Boardwalk & Beach.

Click HERE for more complete information at the Booking.com website.

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Look Before You Book

Please Beware of Internet Vacation Rental Scams

The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) posted on the Town of Ocean City website an article cautioning OC visitors to beware of online booking and rental scams. While original the article dates back to January, 2014 the information is valid today.

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…the Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens to be cautious while using the internet to search for Ocean City vacation rentals. While popular websites can be a valuable tool in finding reasonable vacation rentals, consumers need to beware of scammers who are posing as property owners.

Some of the most consistent “red flags” associated with rental scams are demonstrated through poor grammar, spelling errors, poor capitalization and punctuation on any online material. In addition, if a vacation rental owner does not accept credit cards as a form of payment, they should almost always accept a personal check. Most scammers will only take cashier’s checks or ask money to be wired to a specific account.  Lastly, you should be cautious of a property owner who is hesitant or unwilling to provide additional information in regards to the rental property, such as amenities or photographs.

As a renter you should take additional steps to assure the owner and rental properties are legitimate. There are several tips you should remember to avoid being a victim of an online rental scam. First, do not wire money to a suspected landlord and remember, regardless how convincing the tale, make sure the person renting the house to you actually owns it. Also, verify where you will go and who you will see to pick up the rental key. Make sure that the person and location is valid. Finally, if you have any suspicious concerns, follow your instinct. Even if you have to pay a fee, you are often safer dealing with a licensed real estate agent.

Original source: Town of Ocean City website.

For safety’s sake, it may be best to stick with using a large, well-established booking website. Check out the well-known Booking.com to see what they have to offer in hotel reservations and vacation rentals.

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Ocean City, Maryland Hotel Deals

Hotel Reservations at the Beach in Ocean City, Maryland

Vacationing at the beach? Looking for current deals? These are continuously updated and while these may not be on the Boardwalk, they can help you find an affordable place to stay at the beach. Save time and money by booking online with the world’s largest booking service, Booking.com.

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This is the place for you to find savings on hotels in Ocean City, MD, good availability and great rates. Read hotel reviews and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.

According to Booking.com (our affiliated booking service), the most-booked hotels near the Ocean City Boardwalk in May and June were the Holiday Inn Ocean City, the Plim Plaza Hotel, the Grand Hotel Ocean City and the Harrison Hall Hotel.

If you find Ocean City hotels that look good, you may also want to check out the “Hotels Map” page. That way you can see where hotels are located in reference to the Boardwalk and other locations in town.

If you are looking for a condo rental instead of a hotel room, there are several oceanfront condos located directly on the Ocean City Boardwalk. You might take a look at Vacation Rentals by Owner (Vrbo.com) or Airbnb.com to get a feel for what is available.