81 Beach Hill Ocean City MD Vacation Rentals
Direct oceanfront 2- and 3-bedroom condos at 81st Street, with a seasonal outdoor pool and room for up to 8 guests per unit. Every unit comes with two assigned parking spaces, and the beach is right outside the door via the 81st Street dune crossing.
Quick Overview
81 Beach Hill is a 51-unit oceanfront condo building at 81st Street, built in 1973 and rising five stories — a medium-size, quiet building rather than a high-rise tower. Units run 2 to 3 bedrooms and fit up to 8 guests, built for small-to-mid size families rather than large groups.
Units follow the layout you'd expect in an OC condo — long and narrow, common areas on one end and bedrooms on the other, keeping early risers and late sleepers from waking each other up. Step outside and the beach is immediate, with Victoria's Seafood right on the corner and Tino's Mexican Grill, The Hobbit, Hooked, and Fractured Prune all across the street.
Central Reservations is about 20 OC blocks away — 10 standard city blocks, close by local standards. Each unit gets two parking spaces, but only one sits on the property; the second is in a satellite lot south of the building, so plan on a short walk for that second car.
Available Vacation Rentals at 81 Beach Hill
Below are the individual 81 Beach Hill units Central Reservations currently manages, each with 2 or 3 bedrooms and room for up to 8 guests. Compare floor, view, and layout to find the unit that fits your group and dates.
81 Beach Hill Amenities and Features
About the Building
81 Beach Hill doesn't try to be anything other than what it is — a straightforward Midtown low-rise, built in 1973 during the same wave of construction that filled in Ocean City's 60s-and-70s blocks. That no-frills approach shows up inside too: long, narrow units with bedrooms nestled together on one end and common space on the other, a layout that's more about function than flash.
What earns the location its reputation is what's around it. 81st Street sits in the last genuinely quiet pocket of Midtown before the density and height pick up toward North OC — walkable to some of the best food in town, with beaches that don't get the crowds you'd find a few blocks either direction. It's a building that trades polish for a location most of its neighbors can't match.
Unit Features
- Ocean views
Building Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Elevator
- Outdoor shower
Access & Security
- 2 Parking spaces
Where Is 81 Beach Hill in Ocean City?
81 Beach Hill sits at 81st Street, in what locals call the last quiet pocket of Midtown before the density picks up toward North OC. It's close to some of the best food in town, the beaches here stay less crowded, and traffic is almost always manageable.
Is 81 Beach Hill Right for You?
81 Beach Hill Is Best For
- Small-to-mid size families who want direct beach access without needing a car to get to the sand.
- Guests who want an elevator — a rarity in older Midtown buildings this size.
- Anyone drawn to a quiet, low-key building over a flashy high-rise.
- Groups who want to walk to dinner — Victoria's, Tino's, The Hobbit, Hooked, and Fractured Prune are all within a block.
- Guests bringing two vehicles, since every unit gets two assigned parking spaces.
May Not Be the Best Fit If
- Anyone traveling with a pet — 81 Beach Hill doesn't allow them.
- Guests who want both cars parked in the same lot — the second space is in a satellite lot south of the building, a short walk away.
- Families who need a lifeguard at the pool — this one is unsupervised.
- Larger groups needing more than 3 bedrooms or space for more than 8 guests.
Our Local Insights on 81 Beach Hill
Peak summer weeks at 81 Beach Hill typically book up in January and February — earlier than a lot of buildings in town. If a specific week matters to you, don't wait for spring to start looking.
View Orientation
Only two units per floor face the ocean directly; the rest are side-view. Higher floors generally get more of the view, so if an ocean view matters, ask which floor and unit position you're booking.
Rainy Day Advantage
The narrow floor plan isn't built for a crowd hanging out indoors on a rainy day. Trapped Escape Rooms is right across the street if you want to get the group out of the unit and into something fun.
Location Tip
This stretch of 81st Street is hard to beat — great food practically at your door, the beach right there, and traffic that rarely backs up. It sits at a traffic light intersection with a bus stop outside, in one of Midtown's few pockets where the beach doesn't get crowded.
81 Beach Hill vs Nearby Ocean City Buildings
How 81 Beach Hill compares to other popular oceanfront buildings in Ocean City, MD.
| Feature | 81 Beach Hill | Diamond Head | Ocean One | Waikiki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Mid-Town | — | — | — |
| Beach Access | Oceanfront | — | — | — |
| Indoor Pool | No | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Pool | Yes | — | — | — |
| Fitness Center | No | — | — | — |
| Pet Friendly | No | — | — | — |
| Parking | 2 Parking spaces | — | — | — |
| Typical Bedrooms | 2-3 BR | — | — | — |
| On-Site Rental Office | No | — | — | — |
Explore more: Diamond Head Vacation Rentals · Ocean One Vacation Rentals · Waikiki Vacation Rentals
Own a Condo at 81 Beach Hill?
Central Reservations has managed rentals at 81 Beach Hill for 17 years. The building doesn't have an on-site rental office, but Central Reservation's local team is about 20 OC blocks away — close by local standards.
If you are considering professional rental management for your 81 Beach Hill unit, or if you want to compare how your unit is performing relative to similar units in the building, our team can provide a confidential performance review.
81 Beach Hill Vacation Rental FAQs
Is 81 Beach Hill oceanfront?
Yes. 81 Beach Hill sits directly oceanfront at 81st Street, with beach access from the 81st Street dune crossing.
Does the OC bus stop near 81 Beach Hill?
Yes — there's a northbound stop at the corner of 82nd Street and a southbound stop directly across the street.
Can you bring pets at 81 Beach Hill?
No. Renters aren't permitted to bring pets at 81 Beach Hill, due to insurance liability reasons.
Does 81 Beach Hill have a pool?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. It's unsupervised, so there's no lifeguard on duty.
How far is 81 Beach Hill from the Boardwalk?
The Boardwalk is about 5.5 miles from 81 Beach Hill — a drive or bus ride, not a walk.
This page was last reviewed and updated on by the Central Reservations management team. Information is believed to be accurate but should be confirmed at the time of booking.