Name: THE LILLAGAARD BED AND BREAKFAST
Address: 5 ABBOTT AVENUE, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States of America, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, US
Price range: US$268–US$616 per night
Rating: 9.7

What guests think

Across many reviews, guests describe THE LILLAGAARD BED AND BREAKFAST as a charming, beachside B&B with exceptionally friendly hosts, a hearty breakfast, welcoming porches with ocean views, and a convenient, walkable location steps from Ocean Grove’s sand and attractions.

Guests appreciate thoughtful touches like beach gear, all day coffee and tea, a shared fridge, and comfortable lounges and common areas. While cleanliness is frequently praised, rooms have vintage character and some are small, with stair only access to upper floors; a few reviews mention quirks such as occasional plumbing noise and isolated bathroom odors or wear. Expect a friendly, low key seaside stay focused on location and hospitality.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews highlight inviting porches and common rooms, all day coffee and tea with a shared fridge, and beach gear with discounted passes. Note this historic property has no elevator and many stairs.

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10

Cindy

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warmly welcomed. Very close to ocean waves! Cozily decorated. Towels for beach. Lovely garden. Plenty of breakfast set out. No complaints whatsoever.

8

Andrea J

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint! Lovely owner. Lots of stairs. No tv. Lovely balconies and ocean view.

10

Harry

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming B&B with an old English feel. 2 minutes walk to ocean, 10 minutes walk to Main Street restaurants, 20 minutes walk on boardwalk to Asbury Park restaurants. No need for a car. The hotel is old with creaky stairs and classic furniture but everything works, friendly staff, and an on-site ice cream store.

10

Pia

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is an old-fashioned inn with all the qualities that people have always loved in the best inns: very kind friendly people who run the Inn, wonderful places to relax both outside (a large porch and two other sizable balconies) and inside (lovely common rooms with books and games and a piano and flat screen TV and a beautiful diningroom with coffee and tea available day and night). The breakfast was great, the amenities incredible and rooms comfortable and clean. This Inn is a perfect example of what attention to detail, in terms of comfort, aesthetics, design and civility, can achieve.

4

Jean

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute b and b Victorian style. Beach close by. Parking a nightmare but it’s the Shore in summer. I knew I had a twin bed but had forgotten how small they were. That would’ve been fine but you could feel the springs through the mattress and the bed had a bit of a tilt. Window covers were roll up plastic blinds that didn’t roll right. I tried to use the AC but it was right beside the bed and I couldn’t manage the noise. Ceiling fan and a sea breeze worked. The closet was in the bathroom. And after a shower the bathroom was full of mist. I had to crouch down to get under the shower head. I was only here one night but was told there would be snacks and tea making ability in the basement area. But when I returned at 10.30pm that area was in total darkness. Maybe put something in the lobby area so guests have better access? I had to leave before breakfast at 8am. But wasn’t offered a snack to take with me. No fridge. It appeared none of the rooms did so you had to mark your items and put them in a fridge in the lobby. The bedside lamp was so dim I couldn’t see. Thankfully the fan light was bright enough to read by. As a result, I headed off to my volunteer work with little sleep, a very sore back and hungry

10

Christopher

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

3 houses from the beach. Quiet neighborhood Nice rooms / porches to hang. Great breakfast.

10

Meghan

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a lovely place to stay!! The property is less than a block from the beach, with views from the balcony and beach chairs and towels available to borrow to take to the beach. The breakfast was delicious and freshly made. The vibes were impeccable. I would stay here again and again.

10

Christine

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful B&B with cozy atmosphere. Hosts super helpful and friendly. Breakfast ample. Loved that Theresia tea and coffee available to make any time. Fridge shared for guests to keep their food. Wine fridge. The hosts provide beach towels, beach chairs, sunbrellas. You can get beach passes at lower cost than on-line. Three porches. Literally steps from beach and easy walk to Main Street. If your room is available, you can extend your stay to the late afternoon and have another full beach day. Parking on street was not an issue.

8

Judith

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast with lots of choices with a few changes every day. Lots of beach towels and access to discount beach passes. Nice, comfortable living room with huge tv, friendly owner and guests. Room was a bit small.

4

Gail

11 Oct 2023

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The Lillagarrd B&B gets 2 stars from me. I would not recommend staying here. The host was unfriendly and would not upgrade my room even though I was of course going to pay for the upgrade - no matter what the cost. I was told they could not do it because I booked thru Expedia. The lodging was old and unkept. The bathroom had no sink to wash your hands. The shower had black mildew. It was terrible. Our room, unknown to us, was on the 4th floor - 4 flights of steps - no elevator. This should be told to prospective guests before booking. The "amenities" were items that I would never use - i.e. not even from the dollar store - less than that. We had a shared bathroom and was to be with one other room sharing - but any guest could (and did) use it. NO RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS B & B - I would not list this.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised across rooms and common areas. A few guests reported isolated issues such as bathroom odors, mildew, or minor wear consistent with an older building.

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10

Kenneth

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to the ocean room was clean the owners were very nice Suzanne and her husband definitely would go back

10

Carole

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm friendly clean well situated close to beach with ocean views - very nice stay

10

Dilcia

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanness, nice views

10

Pia

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is an old-fashioned inn with all the qualities that people have always loved in the best inns: very kind friendly people who run the Inn, wonderful places to relax both outside (a large porch and two other sizable balconies) and inside (lovely common rooms with books and games and a piano and flat screen TV and a beautiful diningroom with coffee and tea available day and night). The breakfast was great, the amenities incredible and rooms comfortable and clean. This Inn is a perfect example of what attention to detail, in terms of comfort, aesthetics, design and civility, can achieve.

10

Luke

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful experience. Great breakfast. Perfect location. The room was clean and bright. We will be coming back.

10

richard

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and thoughtful proprietors. Clean, basic room and delicious breakfast. Nice place.

4

david

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room 20 has a bad smell coming from the bathroom.looks clean. But horrible smell from somewhere.

8

Amelia

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice B&B, 3 min walk to beach. Room was clean. Not a fancy B&B, just a room in an old charming home. Breakfast was ok. Again, not a fancy B&B. The host was so sweet and welcoming. Ocean Grove is a nice quiet town.

4

Gail

11 Oct 2023

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The Lillagarrd B&B gets 2 stars from me. I would not recommend staying here. The host was unfriendly and would not upgrade my room even though I was of course going to pay for the upgrade - no matter what the cost. I was told they could not do it because I booked thru Expedia. The lodging was old and unkept. The bathroom had no sink to wash your hands. The shower had black mildew. It was terrible. Our room, unknown to us, was on the 4th floor - 4 flights of steps - no elevator. This should be told to prospective guests before booking. The "amenities" were items that I would never use - i.e. not even from the dollar store - less than that. We had a shared bathroom and was to be with one other room sharing - but any guest could (and did) use it. NO RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS B & B - I would not list this.

8

Michelle

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Lillagaard was delightful, overall. I enjoyed seeing the ocean from a corner room. The innkeeper and all other staff were professional, respectful, kind, and approachable. My room was charming, although small. I'd expected a table or desk, which it didn't have, nor could it fit one. The bed was very high up, which was fun, and slept magically. I never had a problem with wifi or noise. My room was adjacent to an upper level shared porch; if the weather had not been rainy, noise would have been an issue; they should alert people booking that room. Breakfast was a tasty mix of consistent standards with an occasional extra surprise (plantains, once). They could stand to vary the meat proteins, tho, i.e. turkey and/or chicken sausage alongside the pork and ham. I greatly appreciated the coffee/tea station and ample fridge, stocked with multiple types of creamers, w/plenty of room for takeout and drinks. The property was clean and well-kept for a building of its age (a little over 150 y/o). I own a very old house, so I am sympathetic to what maintenance involves, especially so near the ocean. That said, the wallpaper and woodwork in my room needed some attention in spots. Water rushing thru the bathroom pipes from the floor above rattled me for a day, but I adjusted. Not a problem; old houses are a big part of Ocean Grove's charm.

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Rooms

Rooms have vintage decor and some offer ocean views, but several are small. Guests also note comfortable beds, and access to upper floors is by stairs.

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10

Cindy

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warmly welcomed. Very close to ocean waves! Cozily decorated. Towels for beach. Lovely garden. Plenty of breakfast set out. No complaints whatsoever.

8

Andrea J

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint! Lovely owner. Lots of stairs. No tv. Lovely balconies and ocean view.

10

Bernard

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room with a view was the perfect place to stay when you are on the Jersey shore.

10

Harry

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming B&B with an old English feel. 2 minutes walk to ocean, 10 minutes walk to Main Street restaurants, 20 minutes walk on boardwalk to Asbury Park restaurants. No need for a car. The hotel is old with creaky stairs and classic furniture but everything works, friendly staff, and an on-site ice cream store.

8

Luther

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This B&B is well managed, it’s clean, huge dining area, coffee available anytime, sumptuous breakfast. Our room though is really small, on the third floor.

10

Pia

18 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

This is an old-fashioned inn with all the qualities that people have always loved in the best inns: very kind friendly people who run the Inn, wonderful places to relax both outside (a large porch and two other sizable balconies) and inside (lovely common rooms with books and games and a piano and flat screen TV and a beautiful diningroom with coffee and tea available day and night). The breakfast was great, the amenities incredible and rooms comfortable and clean. This Inn is a perfect example of what attention to detail, in terms of comfort, aesthetics, design and civility, can achieve.

4

Jean

3 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Cute b and b Victorian style. Beach close by. Parking a nightmare but it’s the Shore in summer. I knew I had a twin bed but had forgotten how small they were. That would’ve been fine but you could feel the springs through the mattress and the bed had a bit of a tilt. Window covers were roll up plastic blinds that didn’t roll right. I tried to use the AC but it was right beside the bed and I couldn’t manage the noise. Ceiling fan and a sea breeze worked. The closet was in the bathroom. And after a shower the bathroom was full of mist. I had to crouch down to get under the shower head. I was only here one night but was told there would be snacks and tea making ability in the basement area. But when I returned at 10.30pm that area was in total darkness. Maybe put something in the lobby area so guests have better access? I had to leave before breakfast at 8am. But wasn’t offered a snack to take with me. No fridge. It appeared none of the rooms did so you had to mark your items and put them in a fridge in the lobby. The bedside lamp was so dim I couldn’t see. Thankfully the fan light was bright enough to read by. As a result, I headed off to my volunteer work with little sleep, a very sore back and hungry

10

Luke

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful experience. Great breakfast. Perfect location. The room was clean and bright. We will be coming back.

8

Judith

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast with lots of choices with a few changes every day. Lots of beach towels and access to discount beach passes. Nice, comfortable living room with huge tv, friendly owner and guests. Room was a bit small.

8

Michelle

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Lillagaard was delightful, overall. I enjoyed seeing the ocean from a corner room. The innkeeper and all other staff were professional, respectful, kind, and approachable. My room was charming, although small. I'd expected a table or desk, which it didn't have, nor could it fit one. The bed was very high up, which was fun, and slept magically. I never had a problem with wifi or noise. My room was adjacent to an upper level shared porch; if the weather had not been rainy, noise would have been an issue; they should alert people booking that room. Breakfast was a tasty mix of consistent standards with an occasional extra surprise (plantains, once). They could stand to vary the meat proteins, tho, i.e. turkey and/or chicken sausage alongside the pork and ham. I greatly appreciated the coffee/tea station and ample fridge, stocked with multiple types of creamers, w/plenty of room for takeout and drinks. The property was clean and well-kept for a building of its age (a little over 150 y/o). I own a very old house, so I am sympathetic to what maintenance involves, especially so near the ocean. That said, the wallpaper and woodwork in my room needed some attention in spots. Water rushing thru the bathroom pipes from the floor above rattled me for a day, but I adjusted. Not a problem; old houses are a big part of Ocean Grove's charm.

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Service

Service is widely described as warm, friendly, and accommodating. There is an isolated complaint about an unfriendly interaction and upgrade policy.

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10

Alejandro

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantatic hospitality and very pleasent ownership. Very homie and relaxing. Just a few min drive down the street to fine dining an sone great nightlife.

10

Cindy

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warmly welcomed. Very close to ocean waves! Cozily decorated. Towels for beach. Lovely garden. Plenty of breakfast set out. No complaints whatsoever.

10

Kathleen

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the staff and their attentive demeanor, as well as the ocean views from all porches!

10

Jack

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The host is top notch. I didn’t’t like the 3 floor walk up only because I had a bad foot. But next time I’ll ask for a 1st or 2nd floor.

10

Susan

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed & breakfast 3 house off beach, cant beat it & walkable to stone pony. Suzanne was super accommodating, very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back.

10

Melinda

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location, room, hoffmans ice cream,breakfast was all amazing & delish. Everyone was super friendly & helpful. Will defintely come back!

10

Laura

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There are a few things I look for while at a shore-town B&B, and I found each of them at The Lillagaard: friendly, helpful staff; a good bed; close to the beach; a hearty breakfast, and a welcoming, comfortable covered porch with the breeze wafting by. I rocked and sipped tea out on the porch, watching the people passing by when I got back from the beautiful beach. Heavenly.

10

Laurence

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

8

Amelia

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice B&B, 3 min walk to beach. Room was clean. Not a fancy B&B, just a room in an old charming home. Breakfast was ok. Again, not a fancy B&B. The host was so sweet and welcoming. Ocean Grove is a nice quiet town.

4

Gail

11 Oct 2023

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The Lillagarrd B&B gets 2 stars from me. I would not recommend staying here. The host was unfriendly and would not upgrade my room even though I was of course going to pay for the upgrade - no matter what the cost. I was told they could not do it because I booked thru Expedia. The lodging was old and unkept. The bathroom had no sink to wash your hands. The shower had black mildew. It was terrible. Our room, unknown to us, was on the 4th floor - 4 flights of steps - no elevator. This should be told to prospective guests before booking. The "amenities" were items that I would never use - i.e. not even from the dollar store - less than that. We had a shared bathroom and was to be with one other room sharing - but any guest could (and did) use it. NO RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS B & B - I would not list this.

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Location

Outstanding beachside location just a few houses from the ocean, with easy walking access to Main Street, Asbury Park, and local attractions. Several guests also note a quiet neighborhood feel.

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10

Cindy

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warmly welcomed. Very close to ocean waves! Cozily decorated. Towels for beach. Lovely garden. Plenty of breakfast set out. No complaints whatsoever.

10

Harry

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming B&B with an old English feel. 2 minutes walk to ocean, 10 minutes walk to Main Street restaurants, 20 minutes walk on boardwalk to Asbury Park restaurants. No need for a car. The hotel is old with creaky stairs and classic furniture but everything works, friendly staff, and an on-site ice cream store.

10

Susan

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed & breakfast 3 house off beach, cant beat it & walkable to stone pony. Suzanne was super accommodating, very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back.

10

Harold

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location, block away from the beach. Just amazing

8

William

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location.

10

Deborah

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location and house. Everything is in walking distance.

10

Meghan

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a lovely place to stay!! The property is less than a block from the beach, with views from the balcony and beach chairs and towels available to borrow to take to the beach. The breakfast was delicious and freshly made. The vibes were impeccable. I would stay here again and again.

10

Christine

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful B&B with cozy atmosphere. Hosts super helpful and friendly. Breakfast ample. Loved that Theresia tea and coffee available to make any time. Fridge shared for guests to keep their food. Wine fridge. The hosts provide beach towels, beach chairs, sunbrellas. You can get beach passes at lower cost than on-line. Three porches. Literally steps from beach and easy walk to Main Street. If your room is available, you can extend your stay to the late afternoon and have another full beach day. Parking on street was not an issue.

8

Amelia

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice B&B, 3 min walk to beach. Room was clean. Not a fancy B&B, just a room in an old charming home. Breakfast was ok. Again, not a fancy B&B. The host was so sweet and welcoming. Ocean Grove is a nice quiet town.

10

Gregg

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful B&B in a cool little beach town. Easy access to everything

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Dining

Breakfast draws consistent praise for being hearty and tasty, with ample choices and some variety; coffee and tea are available throughout the day. One guest suggested adding more protein variety.

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10

Pia

18 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

This is an old-fashioned inn with all the qualities that people have always loved in the best inns: very kind friendly people who run the Inn, wonderful places to relax both outside (a large porch and two other sizable balconies) and inside (lovely common rooms with books and games and a piano and flat screen TV and a beautiful diningroom with coffee and tea available day and night). The breakfast was great, the amenities incredible and rooms comfortable and clean. This Inn is a perfect example of what attention to detail, in terms of comfort, aesthetics, design and civility, can achieve.

10

Melinda

19 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Location, room, hoffmans ice cream,breakfast was all amazing & delish. Everyone was super friendly & helpful. Will defintely come back!

10

Luke

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful experience. Great breakfast. Perfect location. The room was clean and bright. We will be coming back.

10

richard

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and thoughtful proprietors. Clean, basic room and delicious breakfast. Nice place.

10

John

7 Sept 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay. The breakfast buffet was wonderful.

10

Daniel

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it! Everyone was very friendly and the breakfast is great!

10

Meghan

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a lovely place to stay!! The property is less than a block from the beach, with views from the balcony and beach chairs and towels available to borrow to take to the beach. The breakfast was delicious and freshly made. The vibes were impeccable. I would stay here again and again.

10

Christine

3 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful B&B with cozy atmosphere. Hosts super helpful and friendly. Breakfast ample. Loved that Theresia tea and coffee available to make any time. Fridge shared for guests to keep their food. Wine fridge. The hosts provide beach towels, beach chairs, sunbrellas. You can get beach passes at lower cost than on-line. Three porches. Literally steps from beach and easy walk to Main Street. If your room is available, you can extend your stay to the late afternoon and have another full beach day. Parking on street was not an issue.

8

Judith

16 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast with lots of choices with a few changes every day. Lots of beach towels and access to discount beach passes. Nice, comfortable living room with huge tv, friendly owner and guests. Room was a bit small.

8

Michelle

25 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

The Lillagaard was delightful, overall. I enjoyed seeing the ocean from a corner room. The innkeeper and all other staff were professional, respectful, kind, and approachable. My room was charming, although small. I'd expected a table or desk, which it didn't have, nor could it fit one. The bed was very high up, which was fun, and slept magically. I never had a problem with wifi or noise. My room was adjacent to an upper level shared porch; if the weather had not been rainy, noise would have been an issue; they should alert people booking that room. Breakfast was a tasty mix of consistent standards with an occasional extra surprise (plantains, once). They could stand to vary the meat proteins, tho, i.e. turkey and/or chicken sausage alongside the pork and ham. I greatly appreciated the coffee/tea station and ample fridge, stocked with multiple types of creamers, w/plenty of room for takeout and drinks. The property was clean and well-kept for a building of its age (a little over 150 y/o). I own a very old house, so I am sympathetic to what maintenance involves, especially so near the ocean. That said, the wallpaper and woodwork in my room needed some attention in spots. Water rushing thru the bathroom pipes from the floor above rattled me for a day, but I adjusted. Not a problem; old houses are a big part of Ocean Grove's charm.

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Month	Average price
May	US$308
June	US$297
July	US$336
August	US$304
September	US$305

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $268	17 $294	18 $616	19
20 $457	21	22	23	24	25 $373	26 $333
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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $331	3 $323
4	5	6	7	8	9 $331	10 $300
11 $320	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

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