Wonderful family home close to the beach

Welcome to Captain Henry’s Coastal Retreat

Once home to retired sea captain George Henry, this lovingly cared-for property carries the spirit of New Jersey's maritime past. Captain Henry, a Merchant Captain who sailed the busy coastal trade routes of the early 1900s, chose this home for its ideal location...“close enough to the ocean to smell the salt air, but just far enough inland to sleep soundly through a storm.”

He often said his home had “good bones and a warm, welcoming feeling.” And that sense of comfort still endures today.

Whether you’re gathering with family, relaxing after a day by the shore or simply soaking in the coastal charm, this home offers the perfect blend of history, character and comfort.
It’s truly a special place to unwind and make lasting memories.

🌊Belmar/ Spring Lake area is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods on the Jersey Shore. This house is within walking distance to everything!
Beautiful spaces inside and out!
Perfect vacation for the kids. Bring the little ones and we have babygates to keep them safe. Older kids can enjoy bike riding, playing basketball or visiting the park behind the house. Adult children will love how close they are to the famous pubs in town.

In 1940, this property became home to a retired Merchant Mariner, Captain George Henry, a well traveled man who chose Belmar because of its working-waterfront roots and steady sea winds. Henry was fascinated by the nearby wreck of the SS Malta, a real iron steamship that ran aground off Belmar in 1885, its remains still visible at low tide near what is now 8th Avenue. He believed the property had the perfect balance; close enough to the ocean to feel its pull, yet far enough inland to sleep soundly. Neighbors recalled him walking the streets at dusk, timing the tides by instinct, insisting Belmar had “the calm of a safe harbor.”

Legend says Henry chose this particular house because on foggy nights you could hear the distant surf and smell the salt air drifting up from the beach. A reminder of the Malta and Belmar’s maritime past. He claimed the home had “good bones,” solid enough to ride out coastal storms, and a warmth that made it easy to settle in after years at sea. Whether or not the captain truly kept watch over the wreck, the story adds to the magic: staying here feels like stepping into a place where shore history, quiet streets and ocean air meet. A home that invites you to slow down, listen to the waves and feel connected to something timeless just beyond the horizon.