Wow, the Johnson House is amazing. An adorable bed and breakfast ran by a couple whose family has…read moreowned the house for years, this spot is perfect for a couples weekend or a group trip. The house is beautiful and in an amazing neighborhood, just a block from the beach. There are many rooms - ours had a queen sized bed and three twins so great for a group or family. The deck is the perfect spot to take your breakfast in the morning, which is included in your cost. Breakfast had cereal, juice, coffee, some fruit, and hand baked scones. The owners really take pride in their hospitality.

My family and I have been coming here for a long time it is fantastic! Super clean, nice linens,…read morebeautiful rooms. Lots of yummy stuff for breakfast. Beach passes, chairs, umbrellas, bikes included. Helynn and Joe are friendly folks who offer great service and great suggestions for dinner and things to do. A block from the beach! Spring Lake has a wonderful downtown.

I was going to give the Chateau a four-star review because of the parking situation but that…read morewould've just been picky to be picky. This place is wonderful. Great staff, great atmosphere, great rooms all with a terrific old-school Jersey Shore vibe. Spring Lake is a wonderful town and our stay at the Chateau made it perfect.

The Chateau is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Spring Lake. I hadn't been to Spring Lake in…read morea few years and I was surprised at all the terrific upgrades to the rooms. The owners couldn't be anymore pleasant and accommodating. The summer months book up quickly though. The Chateau definitely earns 5 stars!

This place has a lot going for it if you can do stairs. Third floor room was clean and comfortable…read moreeven if decor was showing its age. Good shower, plenty of hot water. A/C window unit was a little noisy but did the job even in 90+ weather. Breakfasts were excellent with options for side dishes. Good location one block from the beach on a quiet street. The wrap-around porch has plenty of seating and is a lovely setting for breakfast. The dining room is rather charmless but large with plenty of seating. Coffee and iced tea available all day. The only bummer was the umbrella. Pro tip: Do not pay $15 to rent an umbrella for a day. The umbrella was poor quality with plastic ribs that collapsed in the wind. We couldn't use it - had to take it down. But the manager refused a refund. The response was, "It was a windy day." Yes, it was a windy day. There are a lot of windy days at the beach. And on this particular windy day everybody else's umbrellas were standing up just fine. None of them were collapsed to half the size like this one.

Ocean House is quaint and charming. It has a cozy old-fashioned feel to it. The family that owns it…read moreis very friendly and welcoming. I feel like they really care about their guests' experience. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The AC could be better, though. I love the breakfast. I don't know why others are hating on it. They usually have a few options to chose from. The overnight oats are always good. I love that they have hot and iced coffee and usually some type of iced tea. We love hanging out on the comfortable wrap around porch in the evenings. It's a nice environment. And it's very close to the beach!

Just had a wonderful weekend getaway at the Normandy Inn. I called the inn to arrange a late check…read morein, and the woman who answered my call couldn't have been nicer. She explained where the keys would be, the parking situation and just was very friendly and accommodating. BF and I arrived at 645 pm on Friday evening, had no problems getting into our room. There are only a few parking spots for a few guest rooms, but we were able to park on premises. There is parking less than 1/8 mile away near the beach which we would have been more than fine with. There's no street parking in Spring Lake. We loved our room, it was clean (although a little chilly) and the bathroom was perfectly sized for two people. We went to Belmar for dinner (we walked as we had just sat in the car for a few hours) and then sat outside on the huge porch before heading up to bed. We got a later start in the morning Saturday (we wanted to go apple picking in Freehold, about 30 minutes away) but I stopped at the front desk to "check in" and the waitress from the restaurant wanted to know if we wanted to eat, even though she was almost done with her shift and breakfast ended at 10 (it was 950am). We thanked her profusely, but wanted to get on the road. She even offered to give us coffee and muffins to go, which was super sweet. We had a full day and came back for bed around 830pm and there was a night manager around, which we didn't see on Friday. We decided to sit on the porch again and drink the wine we didn't finish from dinner. BF ran upstairs to get a phone charger and the night manager came out to check on me, offering tea, blankets, and was just as friendly as could be. We had breakfast there on Sunday, I was really impressed with the selection of food. I've been to BnBs that only have one or two options or they put out whatever they want to serve and call it a day. You can choose from a bunch of different options. I had an omelette and BF had the pancakes. Both were delicious and the service was excellent. Was able to check out with no problems, very quick and easy. Overall, we had an excellent stay at the inn. It is old but it's quaint and charming. BF and I were the youngest people there, but we didn't mind. The other guests we interacted with briefly were friendly. I had read some negative reviews after I had booked our stay, so I was slightly apprehensive, but we had such a different experience there. I highly recommend this charming B and B. I would definitely come back.

When here because breakers room's ran out and it was possible the worst hotel experience I have…read moreever had. The room we got was the suite which was anything but. The bed's mattress felt like you were sleep on a mattress of wooden plank that were laying on the road. The room was dirty, I found crumbs and hairs and even some stains on the mattress. I wonder if the cleaning help has ever heard of a vacuum or a laundry machine. Then there was the bathroom. It was the size of a teacup, if you were to close yourself into the shower you wouldn't be able to walk in it you would only be able to turn in circles. The toilet was clogged when we got there and the staff didn't fix it so I had to do it myself. Finally for the room the towels smelled like bacon, I am pretty sure that they are the same towels that they use to clean the dishes from the breakfast. Speaking of the breakfast it was god awful. I got the scrambled eggs and they overcooked half of my plate while the other half was undercooked. How do you manage to do that?! Let's just say I am never coming back after this experience. Do not come here if you care for your health and want to have a pleasant vacation.

I had the pleasure of staying at the Inn at the Shore for 3.5 weeks while working in the area. From…read morethe day I arrived, Bill and Linda were incredibly welcoming and always went out of their way to make sure everything was taken care of. The inn is clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The breakfasts were excellent and one of the many things that made staying here such a great experience. The location is also hard to beat-- a 2 block walk to the beach and a short drive to Main Street, making it easy to enjoy everything Belmar has to offer. What stood out most to me was the hospitality. Staying somewhere for nearly a month gives you a much different perspective than a quick weekend trip, and throughout my entire stay Bill and Linda consistently made me feel welcome and appreciated. Thank you both for making my extended stay feel like home. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend the Inn at the Shore to anyone visiting the area. 10/10.

Fabulous stay. Perfect location in a quiet beach town. Two blocks from Belmar Beach. Breakfast was…read moremade to order and delicious.

What a wonderful last minute find. Highly recommend this boutique inn. Location is very good, close…read moreto Main Street for food and the beach/boardwalk down the street. Parking was allowed on the street during our stay. Room 3 is very comfortable. Light, bright, clean and well appointed. Front porch with rocking chairs allows you to unwind. Main floor space offers water, tea/coffee. Great selection of coffee and teas. Comfortable seating for remote work, reading and board games. Breakfast voucher offer you great choices, depending on your needs. Will be returning in the fall.

May be the best bed and breakfast I've stayed in. The area is perfect. Located on a charming block…read moreaway from noise, but also an easy walk or an even easier bike ride to the beach or Main Street. Parking is free on the street (or you can also park in the back of the house - has maybe 2 ish spots). We had no issue with street parking. We took our bikes and beach chairs to the beach one day (we had our own chairs, but they provide chairs if you want and also beach towels). Room was clean and self check in was with our own code. The mattress could use an upgrade, but it wasn't terrible. Bathtub was jacuzzi style. All very clean and painting seemed up to date. Air conditioner got cold very quickly. Dedra and Cord were excellent and really paid attention to detail. I appreciate the cookies that were in our room on check in and then the treats that were on our door the next day! Breakfast was fantastic. Fruit always seemed meticulously picked and everything was prepared with love. This is the place to be!

What a fantastic place. We spent two nights and it was great. Our room was on the third floor, and…read moreyou could open the window and get a great breeze. It is in a great location for a quick walk to downtown, or a bike to the beach. If you want to hop on the train and go to Monmouth Park, the train station is a short walk. We had two delicious breakfasts and make sure to check out the barn on site for another cup of coffee and to check out the antiques and collectibles for sale.

From the owner: A charming bed and breakfast located in the seaside town of Manasquan, NJ. Private baths, full…read morebreakfast included, air conditioned rooms, cable tv, hair dryers, free wireless internet.