Six families who own cottages next to Chris Christie's private beach were ordered to leave their homes Friday

The families said they faced being arrested if they didn't leave their properties at Island Beach State Park

But the New Jersey governor didn't seem to mind as he was pictured soaking up some sun on the beach 

Christie brushed off criticism after he was caught using state park over weekend, despite closing it to public 

He said he'd already announced intention to vacation at Governor's mansion, which is next to the beach 

Lawmakers struck compromise with Christie Monday night to put an end to three-day government shutdown

Shutdown was triggered over Christie's demand that Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield be overhauled