Minerva's by the Sea Bed & Breakfast

I attended a recent writer’s workshop solo at Minerva’s and came away feeling as though I had restored what is central and important to my spirit. This is my third stay at Minerva’s and I certainly hope to return. The other two stays included one with my husband for a birthday weekend and the other was with a daughter and one of her sons for a birding weekend. All were off-season. Each stay is now memorable. The accommodations could not be nicer or more comfortable. Rooms are spacious, cozy and well-maintained, the meals are absolutely yummy yet healthy and nutritious. The workshops allow enough private time to enjoy the island, yet the workshops are engaging, full of fun and appropriately designed to allow for discovery and personal learning. Proximity to the stunning beaches of Barnegat

My family and I love going to Minerva's! We had gone for a few years and coming back this summer, it felt just the same as when we were there last. Emma makes amazing breakfast and the morning company is always delightful. The rooms are clean and the entire building is what the imagination would create for a place to stay by the beach. The area this bed and breakfast is in is quiet but with plenty to do if you do not want to travel back to the south of the island every day. Thank you Minerva's for a wonderful weekend!!

We had an incredible weekend experience at Minerva’s by the Sea. Emma and Paul’s hospitality is very special as they welcome you with open arms and immediately upon walking in the door you feel like family. We stayed in the Mermaid room. It was very clean, spacious with a full balcony. We brought along our 22 month old son. He absolutely enjoyed every moment of our stay. We felt so welcome with our child and we were thrilled he was able to join us as Minerva’s allows children. Each morning we had a scrumptious breakfast and fun conversation with Emma, Paul and other guests. Also, it was my husbands birthday during our stay. We sang happy birthday during breakfast and felt like each minute of our stay was super special. We’re already thinking about booking again this July! Highly recommend

Just returned from my third stay at Minerva's and once again it was a very pleasant and interesting experience. My room was very comfortable and breakfasts were delicious with choices for everyone. However, what is always the best thing about staying in this home away from home B&B is time spent with Emma, the owner. She is welcoming, fun loving, and always has interesting conversation with her guests. Now she has Paul who is charming and a good addition to the overall charm of this house. Thank you Emma and Paul for a great weekend experience. I am so happy to be able to share LBI and Minerva's with my loving friend John. We look forward to our next stay! Chris

Emma is the epitome of the hostess with the mostest! We left Minerva's feeling like we were saying goodbye to very dear old friends. Everything about the hotel has Emma's touch - thoughtfully designed and artfully delivered. We stayed for a week and had the pleasure of trying two different rooms and both were very quiet and comfortable, Mermaid being our favorite. My husband and I traveled with our 6 month