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Jennifer Torres  
Phone: 609-399-0800  
Inn The Gardens B&B  
48 Wesley Road  
Ocean City, NJ 08226  

innthegardens@aol.com  


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About Our Bed and Breakfast

Inn The Gardens is a relaxing spot close to the beach where you can feel at home. . Our home is your home at the Jersey shore.


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Breakfast and Refreshments

You'll start your day here with a scrumptious breakfast buffet which is available every morning from 8:00 till 10:00 am.  Breakfast may include; scones, blueberry stuffed french toast, pancakes, waffels, bacon, ham & eggs, peach cobbler, breakfast burrito, apple crisp etc... always with an assortment of fresh fruit, yougurt, granola,  variety of cold cereals, juice, tea and coffee.

 

Afternoon (after 3 pm)  lemonade or tea. Sip alone or join other guests while relaxing and enjoying the ocean breezes on one of the lovely balconies before you head out to eat in one of the area's superb restaurants.

Evening, coffee or tea upon request.




How It All Began

History Of The Inn

In the early part of the 20th century, a Philadelphia physician wanted a private summer retreat at the Jersey shore for himself and his family. At Ocean City, he was attracted to the neighborhood known as "The Gardens." His quest was to build the home of his dreams "in the Gardens" of Ocean City. He fulfilled that desire at 48 Wesley Road.

With an eye toward good health, to provide for an unobstructed ocean breeze, the house "Inn The Gardens" was built on the center of two building lots, more than 25 feet away from the homes on either side. The top floor was added at a later date to provide rooms for the servants.

Because the doctor had a large family, he also built the house directly to the south of "Inn The Gardens" as a summer home for his children and grandkids. The second home serves as a family summer home to this day.

The doctor's family owned the house at 48 Wesley Road for about a quarter century. In 1950 the Zigenfus family purchased the property and began using it as a guesthouse. Since the house sits directly across the street from the end of Laurel Road, they named it "Laurel Hall."

Seventeen years later, the Orem family acquired the property. The Orems used the house primarily in the summer, sleeping in the dining and laundry rooms while hosting Laurel Hall guests in the 2nd & 3rd floor bedrooms. Mrs. Orem's parents resided in the ground floor apartment.

Approximately seventeen years later, Dick and Pat Harris bought the home and made it a year round residence for their family. They renovated and expanded the house while continuing to serve guests. With increased services to guests, a fabulous breakfast among them, they transformed the property into "Laurel Hall Bed & Breakfast."

Seventeen years passed again. The year 2000 ushered in a new millennium and along with it, new ownership of this magnificent home. Jennifer acquired the property and changed the name to "Inn The Gardens Bed & Breakfast". (named that since it is in the quite residential section of Ocean City called the Gardens)  Jennifer manages the business, while Carlos (her husband since March 2007)  manages the property.  Together with their dog Amigo hosts guests throughout the season.

 









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