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Victoria House Bed & Breakfast

estled in the quaint seaside village of Spring Lake is the Victoria House providing a retreat for relaxing, romancing and renewing one's spirit.

Our home was constructed as a "summer cottage", a three story 4,500 sq. ft, structure in 1882. The area was called Spring Lake Beach. This area included some of the finest hotels, magnificent estates and private homes mostly as summer retreats. The train would drop off guests and horse drawn coaches would pass by our Victorian home on their way to the hotels. Today, most of the hotels are gone, yet many of the late century structures remain creating a beautiful place to live and relax. Our home is such a place.

The Victoria House is a true Queen Anne with the classical turret and full veranda porch. Gothic patterns of hand cut shingles and the porch with "gingerbread" adorn the exterior. The flower gardens add seasonal color for your enjoyment.

Once inside, the foyer tin ceiling pattern will surely catch your eye. On your right, the pocket doors open into the guest parlor where the original lump coal fireplace provided heat. Today, the gas log provides a warm ambiance. Through another set of pocket doors, you will see the 18 century Venetian dinning room furniture. This is where we serve a gourmet breakfast at tables for two or during the warmer months breakfast is served on the veranda overlooking a charming perennial garden. The aroma of freshly baked specialties and coffee will surely start your day on a positive note.

As you climb up the stairs, you are greeted by the amazing two pairs of stained glass windows original to the house. These windows are Tiffany design and are brilliant when the sun is shining through.

Today, we have eight beautifully appointed guest rooms (two suites) awaiting for your arrival Each offering a vintage reflection of times past, yet providing you with today's amenities: private bathroom, a/c, original soaking tubs with claw feet, fireplaces, whirlpool and on site parking.

Spring Lake is called "The Jewel of the Jersey Shore". A two mile non-commercial boardwalk creates a perfect place to walk, run or just sit and watch the ocean tides. Can you smell the ocean air?

The Victoria House is one block from the lake, two blocks from the ocean and just a short stroll over the lake on the wooden walk way bridge into our charming village. The village has a unique assortment of specialty shops nestled along 3rd Avenue

As your hosts, we will offer you warm hospitality and pampered elegance at our "Bed & Breakfast For All Seasons".

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Gourmet served breakfast
• Guest passes to a premier health club
• Complimentary- bicycles; beach passes, towels & chairs; tennis passes and beverages
• On site parking
• Village shopping within walking distance
• Two miles of non-commerical boardwalk
• Victorian architect
• Horse back riding, golf, and nature trails less than a 20 minutes drive
• All home baked breakfast
• Seasonal Specials
• Warm hospitality and friendly hosts