Legacy Brigantine & Legacy Clearwater
Find rest. Make fun memories. Enjoy the sun.
That’s the simple, yet impactful, philosophy behind Legacy Brigantine and Legacy Clearwater, part of the Legacy Vacation Condos. There may be more than 1,000 miles separating the sister properties – one nestled on a cozy community beach block in Brigantine, the other a two-level unit with a gated pool off the back patio in Clearwater, Florida – but both are focused on offering short- and long-term tenants comfortable, relaxing and one-of-a-kind visits.
“My brother’s desire was to invest. Mine was to have a place to rest. We brought them together in purchasing our condos,” Nydia Stecky said. “Creating that space for our family and for other families is really the great motivator.”
Nydia, who lives full-time in North Jersey, owns Legacy Vacation Condos with her Philadelphia-area sister and Florida-based brother. A bit of happenstance factored into the 2022 back-to-back purchases, although the initial desire to purchase the Brigantine condo was deliberate, inspired by the trio’s father and his American dream.
Growing up, vacations were not normal for Nydia’s immigrant family. Their parents instilled in their children a strong work ethic, by example. As adults, they desired to accompany their learned work ethic with a work-life balance and being intentional about rest.
When their father passed away three years ago, the siblings inherited his East Rutherford condo, which they renovated and rented out long term.
The experience planted the seed for Legacy Vacation Condos – a project that served as a tribute to their father and also a business model that would afford both their own families and others a place to get away.
The siblings decided their first spot would be at the Jersey Shore, and they ultimately settled on Brigantine, charmed by the quiet, small town feel right at the beach. The condo opportunity in Clearwater presented itself the same week they were closing on the Brigantine property in 2022, and within a few months, both “fixer-uppers” were officially Legacy Vacation Condos.
The families pooled their talents to reimagine and renovate the spaces. The experience was difficult with a huge learning curve, Nydia said, but it was also amazing, especially as it brought all of their families and children closer together.
The two spots offer very different types of vacations.
In Brigantine, where stays average a week, there is a sense of community with plenty of walkability.
“You park your car and, for the most part, rarely need to use it,” Nydia said.
Guests can walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, a nail salon, and other recreational activities. On the other hand, in Clearwater, where stays are a minimum of 30 days, everything is an easy drive away including the Phillies training facility, Clearwater Beach, two airports and plenty of shopping and restaurants. Still, with the pool just outside the patio gate, there are also things to do at home base.
“You make your vacation what you want it to be,” Nydia said.
Despite the locations offering different experiences, she and her siblings are resolute in maintaining both properties to the same high standards.
“We are meticulous about cleanliness and neatness and hosting our guests with the spirit of hospitality,” Nydia said.
Without being intrusive, they want to cater a stay for their guests. They offer special amenities depending on who is visiting, such as age-appropriate kid corners and a selection of beach gear. Both locations have helpful books and binders full of information about the condo, the town and surrounding areas.
“Once the reservation is set, I send them a Google doc with easy questions for them to answer to help me, and people fill it out right away. They’re super grateful. They feel from the onset like they’ve been taken care of,” Nydia said.
“I’m here to make sure your guest experience is as best as we can make it.”
Read more about Legacy Brigantine (2023)
Legacy Brigantine
1000 WEST BRIGANTINE AVE, UNIT #4, BRIGANTINE, NJ
908-906-1567
INFO@LEGACY VACATIONCONDOS.COM
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