White Lilac Bed & Breakfast Inn Spring Lake, New Jersey Come discover the romance of a bygone era! Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Check Room Availability  | Click to see a map  | Visit our Web Site Additional Pages... Introduction Guest Rooms/Rates Our Favorite Recipe Special Packages   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to  Learn more about these rooms These are our base rates - certain discounts and/or charges may apply

In 1887, Wreck Pond was changed into a great and beautiful lake by an enterprising Mr. William V. Reid. Reid's farm developed into the Seashore Community accessible by rail, known as "Reid's Villa Park." Between 1887-1888, Joseph and Olive Bray purchased the land for $500.00 and constructed their summer cottage for $11,800.

In 1914, the property fell into foreclosure with its fourth owners, Ester and Thomas Nevins and was purchased at Sheriff's Sale by two sisters, Eliza and Mary Forman. In 1918, "The Rainbow Cottage" named for its owners John and Lillian Rainbow, opened its doors to the public and even hosted the Ziegfield Girls!

The owner who held title to the Inn the longest was Sally Mann Randock who lived here for 18 years, sold it only to buy it back again two years later with her second husband, Neil G. Francis, calling it the "Francis House." Sally Mann Randock Francis stayed another 22 years. Mrs. Bernice O'Burke, the first owner from Monmouth County, arrived in 1964 calling the Inn "The Bonnie Brae House" after her granddaughter.

For a mere blink of 3 months, Roseann and Arthur Corbo held the deed and in 1968 Edward Cumiskey purchased the property. He and his wife Mae ran the "Shamrock Lodge" as a seasonal guest house for 26 years.

We purchased the property in 1994 and lovingly restored it as a Bed and Breakfast Inn which opened in February of 1995. Each room is decorated with a theme relating to the past which makes The White Lilac continue its heritage of Southern Hospitality. We invite you to become a part of the history of this charming "cottage" and its lineage of interesting guests.

back to first page

Click-on these pages for more information:  | Introduction | Guest Rooms/Rates | Our Favorite Recipe | Special Packages |

back to top of this page