WELCOME
To The Joseph Sapp House

The Congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton recognizes that Pastors have unique needs for time away from the demands of their job.  We have set aside a space for Pastors and their families to get away for a little while.

The Joseph Sapp House was formerly the manse of the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton.  It is located on the church grounds, adjacent to the sanctuary.  The house was built in 1836 and is situated on the original site of the farm owned by Joseph B. Sapp (1806-1891), who donated the property.  Joseph Sapp was an elder and one of the founding members of the church. 

The working church offices for the Pastor and Secretary are on the first floor of the building and are in use during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Guidelines for a stay in the Joseph Sapp House:
* The second floor is reserved for use by our guests.  It is available from 5 pm Saturday evening through 11 am 
    the following Saturday.
* During normal business hours, we respectfully ask our guests to observe the privacy and need for quiet by our
   church staff.
* The ktichen is available for light use.   Please clean pots, pans, dishes, flatware, etc. after each use.
* The Joseph Sapp House is a smoke-free building.
* Please find other accommodations for pets during your stay.

 Things to do:                                                                   Places to see: 
       * Tuckerton Seaport                                                         -Historic Smithville-20 mins
       * Ocean County Library                                                   -Long Beach Island-20 mins
       * Fishing                                                                              -Barnegat Light - 30 mins
       * Parks/playgrounds                                                         -Atlantic City - 30 mins
       * Kayaking/boating                                                            -Wildwood - 45 mins
       * Whale watching                                                                -Cape May - 1 hour
       * Local shops and restaurants                                          -Philadelphia - 1 hour
       * Movie theatres
       * Antiques
       * Baseball-Lakewood Blue Claws or AC Surf

The Joseph Sapp House has been outfitted with various amenities;
Bed linens, bath towels, iron and ironing board, coffee pot, toaster, microwave, pots and pans, dishes, glassware, and flatware.  You are welcomed to use the refrigerator and freezer, as well as the stove and oven.  For use in warm weather, there is a deck and lovely back yard; complete with a table, umbrella and chairs.

We are excited to be able to serve you in this way and look forward to having you as our guests.  There is no fee.  Donations are appreciated, but not necessary.

Please call the church office at 609-296-8894 to make a reservation, or if you need more information.  Enjoy!