Susan Spano of the New York Times writes, "The village of Spring Lake has been developed to a large extent by Irish-Americans as a resort of elegance in the 1870's, and remains one of the loveliest enclaves on the Jersey Shore."

The White Lilac Inn, circa 1880, is located in a peaceful corner of Spring Lake, just a stone's throw from Wreck Pond and 4½ blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling, antiquing, golf and tennis or give up the hectic pace for quiet moments on one hundred and eighty feet of verandas.