Historic Inns of Spring Lake - BRIEFS
HISTORIC INNS OF SPRING LAKE
THE BEACON HOUSE 1879 owner/CANDY KADIMIK BEACONHOUSE@AOL.COM www.beaconhouseinn.com 732-449-5835 This is a luxurious Victorian-Style Seaside Inn a block from the Ocean. Built with lumber that came from the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibit in 1876, the 2 picturesque adjoining homes have a crystal blue pool nestled between them. Enjoy the 10-room Inn all-year-round and 8 room ‘summer house’ that’s open May - October. Breakfast is something all of the guests look forward to. The Beacon House is picture-perfect, framed with panoramic wrap-around porches, 8 private balconies with ocean views and romantic striped awnings everywhere! 17 rooms, 1 suite, 3 cottages
THE BREAKERS On the Ocean 1882 owner/JOSEPH SCARDINO www.breakershotel.com 732-449-7700 A full-service boutique hotel/resort with a casual fine dining room serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, piano bar lounge and pool are enticing. Perfect for weddings, meetings and just relaxing. Re-live the true Grand Era of Spring Lake the moment you arrive...originally called the Wilburton Hotel until 1905. The rooms are large, many with fireplaces; baths have whirlpools and luxurious amenities to match. And its direct oceanfront verandah steals the show! 73 rooms
CHATEAU INN/SUITES 1888 Gen. Mgr./ROBERT MURRAY, INFO@CHATEAUINN.COM www.chateauinn.com 732-974-2000 Surrounded by visual charm, enveloped by residential warmth and elegant surroundings, the Chateau’s perfectly designed rooms are newly appointed to please the sophisticated traveler. Romantic interludes, exclusive small meetings and weddings are all welcome, nestled between Devine and Potter Parks. Personalized service is flawlessly executed. Just a short stroll away on tree-lined streets flanked by ancient sycamores, you can walk to the ocean, enjoy charming village shopping, explore the pristine beaches and ‘The Lake’. 37 guestrooms & 1-bedroom suites
GRAND VICTORIAN @ Spring Lake (circa ??? ) www.grandvictorianspringlake.com Gen. Mgr. STEVEN WARD 732-440-5328 Prominently positioned on the oceanfront, the Grand Victorian boasts big-city style paired with ocean-cottage bliss. It’s a boutique hotel with an eclectic, romantic beach ‘vibe’. The bright comfy rooms have been inspired by soft seaside colors, featuring casual contemporary furnishings and family-friendly personalized service. With breathtaking views across the Atlantic, guests choose to sleep in a little longer enjoying their pillow-top mattress beds and ‘Hope Chest’ bedding. An inviting front porch and sun room are perfect for dining or sipping tea, the Grand Victorian offers complimentary beach passes and dining ? 13 rooms
THE OCEAN HOUSE 1878 owners/DENNIS/NANCY KALOOSTIAN Oceanhouse07762@aol.com www.theoceanhouse.net 732-449-9090 Many guests consider this “The best porch in Spring Lake” with a casual dignity that you just can’t leave. Antiques, art and colorful bedrooms accented by Laura Ashley, Waverly and Braunswig & Fils fabrics make this grand lady come to life. The 3 story staircase is from the 1876 World’s Fair. Linger over a bountiful homemade buffet breakfast in the enormous dining room then walk a few steps to the beach. It’s elegance by the sea and commands its historic presence with distinctive style. Owners Nancy & Dennis Kaloostian have been treating their guests like ‘family’ for years! 24 rooms, 6 suites
THE SANDPIPER INN 1888 owners/HAROLD/CHRIS CULLISON ubhappy@sandpiperinn.com www.sandpiperinn.com 732-449-6060 An enormous parlor with fireplace creates the congenial atmosphere of a gracious home. Ocean views (a half block away) and breezes on the huge wraparound porch are compelling enough to spend the day without doing a thing. Black Trumpet Restaurant on the 1st floor is marvelous for dinner and serves breakfast only to Inn guests. Oversized bedrooms with high ceilings give you space to breathe in this very casual and authentic Jersey shore ‘mansion’! 15 rooms
SPRING LAKE INN 1888 owners/BARBARA/ANDY SEAMAN SPRINGLAKEINN@AOL.COM www.springlakeinn.com 732-449-2010 Truly a European-inspired grand ‘mansion by the sea’. Originally the Grand Central Stables, it’s spacious, gracious and elegantly unpretentious and only one block to the Atlantic. Breakfast in the dining room with classical music puts you in the ‘relax’ mode from the moment you wake up. It’s so comfy you could vacation alone! Or bring the children. They’re cordially welcome in this award-winning and much photographed beauty. Barbara and Andy Seaman have designed their spacious guestrooms with clever themes from the Moonbeam Room with a telescope to the Turret Suite featuring a multi-windowed tower with ocean views. The grand 80’ covered front porch is irresistible from breakfast to long after sunset. 16 rooms, 1 suite, 1 lg. innkeeper suite
VICTORIA HOUSE Bed & Breakfast 1882 owners/ALAN/LYNNE KAPLAN info@victoriahouse.net www.victoriahouse.net 732-974-1882 Relax, refresh and renew in a lovingly restored Victorian B&B by the sea. This Queen Anne style home features a koi pond & meditation garden. From made-from-scratch gourmet breakfast that is Creative American with a Southern Spin to fabulous beds and plus bedding, the Victoria House wraparound porch is perfect for breakfast and catching up with the latest books. Lynne prepares a culinary experience daily that takes you from warm Mixed Berry Scones to her famous Parmesan Scrambled Eggs with Sautéed Mushrooms & Asparagus! Notice the flawless original stained glass windows, Gothic shingles and gingerbread trim! 6 rooms, 2 suites
VILLA PARK HOUSE 1886 owners/MATT/DARA SCHMID INFO@VILLAPARKHOUSE.COM www.villaparkhouse.com 732-449-3642 The Villa Park House is a family-friendly bed & breakfast people love to return to. Personal furnishings, art and accessories make this a true home away from home. The huge dining room table tells you that something yummy is awaiting you for breakfast. (Arrington’s Top 10 Best Breakfast 2006). The porch is inviting, you’re a block from Wreck Pond...and a short stroll to the beach. Matthew & Dara are gracious & Remington the macaw will charm you with his funny little voice! 11 rooms (5 rooms + 3 flexible connecting suites)
WHITE LILAC INN 1880 owner/MARI KENNELLY MARI@WHITELILAC.COM www.whitelilac.com 732-449-0211 Totally relax on the triple tiered grand porches, find a spot amongst family heirloom antiques and you’ve found a true welcoming retreat in a quiet little corner of Spring Lake at the end of the day. It’s a meticulously appointed home where Mari guarantees very personalized care and service. Some of the Ziegfeld Girls were guests during a bygone era of flamboyant lifestyle and there’s an aura of Southern Hospitality that uniquely matches each accommodation – all with a fireplace. Breakfast is homemade and a delectable luxury. 8 rooms, 1 suite
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