Four Seasons At Mirage

    1 Esplande Dr, Barnegat, NJ, 08005
    4.8 · 59 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Beautiful resort-like gated community living

    I love living here - a beautiful, resort-like, gated community with well-kept grounds and homes, indoor and outdoor pools, a spectacular clubhouse/gym, and nonstop activities and social events. Neighbors are friendly, yard work is included and shops/beaches are nearby; my only gripe is an occasionally rude front-desk person.

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    4.83 · 59 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.9
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Secure gated community
    • Beautiful, well-maintained homes
    • Meticulously landscaped grounds and fountains
    • Indoor and outdoor pools
    • Clubhouse / community center with many amenities
    • Wide variety of scheduled activities and clubs
    • Friendly, welcoming residents and neighbors
    • Fitness and recreation facilities (gym, tennis courts, bocci, putting green)
    • Social venues (ballroom, bar, sandwich shop, BBQ patios)
    • Outdoor maintenance and yard work included
    • Convenient location near beaches, shopping, and restaurants
    • Regular transportation and bus trips
    • Resort-like / vacation atmosphere
    • Variety of home styles (not cookie-cutter)
    • Reasonable maintenance fees

    Cons

    • Reported negative front desk attitude (rude/nasty)
    • No housekeeping service provided

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Residents consistently describe Four Seasons At Mirage as a beautifully kept, resort-like 50+ community with an active social calendar and abundant amenities. Multiple reviews emphasize the pristine landscaping, fountains, and vacation-resort feel of the property, and many call out the community as well maintained and visually attractive. The dominant impression is of a secure, attractive neighborhood where residents feel comfortable, social, and engaged.

    Facilities and maintenance are repeatedly praised. The community offers both indoor and outdoor pools, a gym/exercise room, tennis courts, bocce and a putting green, a ballroom, bar and sandwich shop, multiple activity rooms, and extensive clubhouse amenities. Groundskeeping and outdoor maintenance (including yard work) are included and described as consistently well done. Reviewers note that homes are varied in style, well laid out, and not "cookie-cutter," and that maintenance fees are reasonable. These specifics support the repeated characterization of the property as pristine, well maintained, and resort-like.

    Social life and activities are standout features. Reviews mention many scheduled and recurring events — weekly bingo, Friday night socials, club meetings, bus trips, and an overall abundance of classes and social events. The community is described as active, nonstop, and offering "all four seasons at once," meaning year-round social opportunities. Neighbors and residents are repeatedly characterized as friendly and welcoming; reviewers emphasize clubs, parties, and a strong sense of community, with many residents saying they "love it here" and look forward to many years living there.

    Location and convenience are additional strengths. The property is described as conveniently located near beaches (LBI referenced), Atlantic City, shopping, and restaurants. Several reviewers noted that activities are an easy, short walk from homes, and that the neighborhood feels peaceful at night despite the active social programming. The proximity to local amenities adds to the community's appeal for people who want both on-site activities and off-site conveniences.

    Staff and management generate mixed-but-leaning-positive impressions. Multiple reviews explicitly call out the office staff as "exceptional" and praise the friendliness or helpfulness of many staff members. However, there is a recurring complaint about the front desk attitude — a few reviewers described front desk personnel as rude or nasty. This is the most consistent negative theme across the summaries and may indicate an area where management should focus training or oversight to align front-line interactions with the otherwise warm resident experience.

    There are a couple of other pragmatic notes potential residents should know. Housekeeping is not provided in this community; one review mentioned "no housekeeping" while also indicating resident satisfaction, but it should be considered by those who expect full-service living. Beyond that, the review set contains almost exclusively positive points; no significant concerns about safety, upkeep, or quality of facilities were raised other than the front desk remark.

    In summary, Four Seasons At Mirage presents as a highly attractive active-adult community with strong curb appeal, comprehensive recreational and social programming, well-maintained facilities, and a friendly resident culture. Its resort-like atmosphere, variety of amenities, included outdoor maintenance, and convenient location near beaches and shopping are repeatedly cited as major positives. The primary issues to consider are the absence of housekeeping services and some reports of negative front desk interactions — items that prospective residents should verify during a visit or tour. Overall, the reviews portray a vibrant, well-run community that many residents rate extremely highly and recommend as an excellent place to live.

    Location

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    About Four Seasons At Mirage

    Four Seasons at Mirage sits at 1 Esplanade Drive in Barnegat, New Jersey, and is known as a gated community for seniors, usually those 55 and older, in Ocean County. The place pays special attention to memorials and veterans activities, with a dedicated Veterans Memorial that's in good condition and honors all Mirage residents who served in the armed forces, and you'll find that recognition woven into community events now and then, with people gathering at the memorial to reflect or remember. The community has a strong Board of Trustees, a collection of committees, resident engagement clubs like the Mirage Bocce League and Bowling League, and regular updates for everyone through the Mirage Messenger.

    Homes in the community range from about 1,200 to 3,400 square feet, with open floor plans, 9-foot ceilings, and some even have sunrooms, decks, or patios, and there are both ranch and two-story homes with lofts, mostly with two to four bedrooms and one or two-car garages, and properties often back up to wooded areas for more privacy, with listings handled by agencies like RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay, Weichert Realtors-Ship Bottom, and Keller Williams Shore Properties. The current market sees a median list price of about $489,950, with an average price per square foot near $243.57, and homes show a range of days on the market, so it's an active place for real estate.

    The clubhouse is large, and you'll find a fitness center, activity rooms, a library, and both indoor and outdoor pools, plus a spa, men's and women's saunas, a putting green, tennis and bocce courts, a horseshoe area, and shuffleboard, so residents keep active, and there are many events and clubs to join. Amenities and services focus on resident comfort and well-being, with community programs, facility reservations, HOA documents, e-Check signups, and a resident directory all offered to help people stay connected.

    Care services include personalized care plans that adjust to individual needs, such as assisted living, memory care, memory support, and other health services, with dedicated care environments so seniors can get the support they want, and there's a real focus on helping folks age in place with as much dignity as they can manage. The community has well-kept grounds, a solid management team, and an online presence where you can look at photo albums, take a video tour, or view the map location, and there's a 3.8 star rating based on resident reviews, which gives a sense of what everyday life might be like for those thinking of moving in.

    Four Seasons at Mirage is mainly recognized for its comfortable homes, active lifestyle for older adults, and the respect it shows to veterans and the community's history, and there's plenty of practical information, resources, and community programs to help residents settle in and feel like they belong.

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