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Home away from home 1 block from the beach and right in the heart of Cape May

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View from rear
Beach view from Porch
Beach view from 2nd floor
View of house from the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12164.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1 S. Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Home away from home 1 block from the beach and right in the heart of Cape May

Stunning Victorian Twin (left side facing the ocean) located one short block to the beach. 5 BR/2.5 BA with beautiful wrap around front porch looking out to the beachfront. Sleeps 12. Amenities include central air on the first floor and third floors and window AC units on the second floor, WIFI, beach equipment, two parking spaces, washer/dryer, TV and gas BBQ. House is in the heart of Cape May and is within 3 blocks walking distance to the Washington Ave. Mall.

Property manager

John Esposito

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.2 out of 10, (5 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Linens (blankets, sheets and towels) must be supplied by the tenant.
7 day stay minimum from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape May

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape May Historic District, a neighbourhood in Cape May. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Cape May Market and Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from home 1 block from the beach and right in the heart of Cape May pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from home 1 block from the beach and right in the heart of Cape May?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from home 1 block from the beach and right in the heart of Cape May?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from home 1 block from the beach and right in the heart of Cape May located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Beach Ave and Cape May Beach. Washington Street Mall and Cape May Stage are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Wonderful home in an amazing location. Perfect for our extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We had a great stay at this property. The front porch was perfect for morning coffee and happy hour. The location was great. Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil A.

Perfectly located, older house with plenty of space to gather, relax, and sleep.

Owner was EXTREMELY responsive both before and during our stay. The house was exactly as described and a pleasure to inhabit. Thank you for allowing 3 families to enjoy a week together under one roof!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape May Heaven

This property is in such a great location. Walkable to everything including the grocery store! The house is very spacious and comfortable. But the porch is where we spent all our time. Rocking chairs for morning coffee and evening cocktails. You can see the beach and enjoy the sea breeze. If you stay here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for family

This house was just great for our family. A typical beach house with many beds, but we only had 6 adults and 2 kids, so it worked out fine for us. An older historic house, but the owners take very good care of it, we had everything we needed, and they were very accommodating and gracious. One short block to the beach and super close to downtown. Perfect for kids(and adults).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience and John is a great host

The house was fantastic and we had a great time. John was a pleasure to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was with in walking distance. Loved the porch. Celebrated two birthdays 7th and 50th.

Very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location!

This location could not be beat. It was a block from the beach and a very short walk through town. The owner was great to communicate with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good week!

We had 8 people in the house, three of those being 6 and under. Some of the bedrooms were a little crowded with not alot of extra room, but everything was pretty much as pictured. Furnishings and lights were older, but all in all, we had an enjoyable experience staying here. Great location and nice beach 1/2 block from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

Perfect little beach house. Only annoying thing was mailing of physical keys and having to plan out your own sheets and towels. Owner was up front about this in the listing though, so we were able to plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucket list destination

We had a great long weekend here the last weekend of the summer. We loved hanging out on the porch with our coffee in the morning and with snacks and cocktails in the afternoon in the rocking chairs. The convenience of being one block from the beach was awesome. Cozy couches in the livingroom for chilling out. Walking distance to mini-golf and shopping was nice. My family of 8 had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

If the these are your top 3 priorities for a beach rental this is a great pick. An incredibly short walk to the beach with a 2nd and 3rd floor view of the beach made this a great rental for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family reunion in Cape May

The house is 1 block to the beach. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. We loved the house and its location. We plan on going back..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad B., Lausanne, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location plus views!

Loved the property. Spent our days on the beach and our evenings on the giant porch looking at the ocean. Kitchen had everything we needed for some big seafood dinners. Off street parking was perfect as we just left our car there and walked everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fall weekend in Cape May

We had a great family weekend in Cape May. The house was everything we expected and perfectly located to park our cars and walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

We enjoyed our Cape May stay this year. The location is absolutely perfect. A short block to the beach (with beach views from the wrap-around porch) and just a couple of blocks to dining, shopping, mini golf and ice cream on the outdoor mall. The home is historic, so charm abounds, and it seems that the owner is updating. The brand new washer and dryer were standouts. If you are looking for a brand new home to rent, this wouldn’t be for you; however, if you are in search of a true Cape May home with plenty of space to spread out and an unbeatable location, then this is your place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Wonderful home right by the beach!

Our family had a wonderful vacation in this beautiful home. Plenty of room and an amazing porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Great location!

Spent the week with another family of 5 with plenty of room. The location cannot get much better!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Great location, great view, great porch!

No complaints! House accommodated 8 adults (two different families) very comfortably. Indoor furniture seemed new and was very comfortable. Gas grill in the back was put to good use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bruce S., Burlington

Great Location!!!!

Stayed in this quaint house with 3 other couples. Such a perfect location. Simple walk to Washington St. Mall, the beach, and breakfast at the local diner (one block away). Had some confusion when we arrived, but was resolved that evening by the owner, without issue. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Great house and location!! Close to beach, shopping and restaurants.

We loved our stay here! Nine of us had plenty of room and didn't feel crowded. Our daughter was married on the beach one block away and the reception was held at the Hotel Alcott next door to the house. Perfect location for us!! Beautiful porch for relaxing on with plenty of chairs too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Great weekend

Right by the beach and short walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Nice place close to the beach!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was perfect for us. Plenty of space and all the amenities you would need. Great front and side porch for wonderful views! And the location is ideal. Close to the center of town and only a 1/2 block from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

Clean house. Very close to beach with great porch and walking distance to everything

Worked well for three families of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Margaret O.

Had a great time...

Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by John Esposito

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Our family visited Cape May for the first time in 2014 and fell in love with the town. We have since vacationed there each year and decided to purchase a house in the town.

Why they chose this property

This property is in the heart of Cape May and is within walking distance to all of its wonderful features, the beach, restaurants, shops, the Washington Ave. Mall, etc. You couldn't ask for a better location.

What makes this property unique

The first thing that we noticed about the house is the stunning wraparound front porch. This gives you a wonderful place to simply sit down, relax and unwind. With its ocean views from the porch as well as all of the floors in the house you will indeed feel like this is the ultimate vacation.

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English