The Innkeeper, Mrs. Vicki Ippolito, is the gracious hostess of the Mathis House located at 600 Main. She will greet you upon check-in and provide a wonderful historical tour of this 8,500-square-foot Victorian Mansion. If you have never stayed at a B&B before, this experience of lodging at Toms River’s best Bed & Breakfast will set the standards above what you would ever expect. Five-star hospitality is a standard at the Mathis House that is ensured to be delivered to each guest who visits this magnificent home. Guests are encouraged to call the Innkeeper prior to their visit to provide any details regarding their stay and give an estimated time of arrival.
The Innkeeper will introduce you to your guest suite, provide information on local attractions, care for your special requests, maintain the cleanliness of your room & property, and prepare outstanding refreshments upon your arrival. Vicki sets the scene to a three-course gourmet breakfast each morning, while you relax and meet visitors in the dining room. Visiting a home that is 122 years old is a treat and you feel like royalty from the moment you arrive. During the tour, you will learn about the modern amenities that are included with your stay while enjoying hospitality at its finest. While the Innkeeper is attentive and engaging, she encourages each guest to enjoy the home as if it were their own while you enjoy your privacy.
Vicki, a Toms River local, was introduced to the Mathis House at 600 Main as a guest nearly a decade ago. Since then, she and the owners of the family-owned business have become great friends. Vicki resided in the home for five months during Super Storm of Sandy, was married in the home several years ago, and is now the Innkeeper for this Victorian Architectural Masterpiece that she has grown to love. Vicki resides on the third floor of the Inn and enjoys meeting travelers from all over the world. You will enter as a guest, but you will leave as a friend.
In addition to fulfilling the role of the Innkeeper, Vicki is the hostess who preserves the integrity of the history of the original owners, Mr. Thomas Mathis and Mr. Maja Berry. She provides historical tours of the Mathis House to the visitors of Downtown Toms River trolley tours. Vicki creates an experience for visitors as she dresses in a beautiful Victorian gown and explains the rich history of the home which is now operating as one of New Jersey’s Best Tea Rooms and a top-rated Bed & Breakfasts. Additionally, Vicki serves as the Maître D’ for Afternoon Tea service and attends to the requests of the celebrants that are planning special events at the Inn.
Visit the reviews on TripAdvisor or Expedia to learn from the comments of visitors that provide top ratings for the Mathis House, which is one of the best lodging and dining experiences in the New Jersey area.
"Attended a wedding in the area and decided to stay at 600 Main for the evening after the wedding. It was fabulous!!! Innkeeper Vicki was so friendly and accommodating for pick up of keys, providing information, etc. Rooms were perfect and although there were other visitors at the B&B that evening, it was so quiet and peaceful. In the morning we were greeted with a 3-course breakfast that was outstanding. We would give 600 Main a 10-star rating if we could and will definitely return if we are again in the area!!!"
-- TravelerJaHa12345678