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Fresh air and breezes just a half block from the bay

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Welcome to Strandhouse!
What you will experience most nights at our beach on the bay...
We are four houses from the bay, accessible by sandy paths over grassy dunes...
We are dog friendly! Ugo loves it here.
Watch the birds and bunnies while you sip your coffee (or wine)...

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Villas, NJ
  • Cape May Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape May Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fresh air and breezes just a half block from the bay

This is the place you've been looking for! Facing Cox Hall Creek and just four houses from the sandy, crowdless beaches of Delaware Bay, our home is a secret paradise. Have your coffee and watch ospreys, egrets and butterflies from the porch; take your chairs and cocktails to the beach for sunset, dolphin-spotting and a swim. LINENS INCLUDED! Excellent for families and pets, our cozy, sun-swept home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a bright, airy living room and kitchen that seats eight. Bunk room with 4 full-sized twin beds is perfect for kids or adults. Fully stocked kitchen has new dishwasher and gas stove, blender, coffee/espresso makers, bean grinder. Gas grill and back deck seating are ingredients for relaxing dinners. New washer/dryer. Quiet area perfect for bike-riding and long beach walks or jogs. Shallow waters and tide pools great for small kids. Wineries, local breweries and ferry terminal are five minutes by car or an easy bike ride. Cape May’s fantastic ocean beaches, restaurants and shops are 15 minutes by car or a healthy (and flat) 6-mile bike ride. Wildwood boardwalk and beaches are 10 miles away.

Property manager

Erin Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bay is optimal for small ones!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Extra fee. Due to allergies NO CATS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security deposit -- $300 fully refundable
Cleaning fee of $150 may apply to rentals less than 1 week

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Villas

Located in Villas, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach. Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Villas, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Winery - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cape May Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Cape May Beach - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sunset Beach - 16 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exit Zero Ferry Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresh air and breezes just a half block from the bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fresh air and breezes just a half block from the bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fresh air and breezes just a half block from the bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fresh air and breezes just a half block from the bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cape May Point State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and Cape May Terminal. Cape May Winery is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Much needed Fun and Relaxation

I will be traveling more off season :) Most places are still open and its so easy to get around at discounted rates. Loved staying at this home as I felt at home here. Communication with Erin was so so easy. Everything you need is here if you choose to use. (spices, sauces, laundry soap, dish soap, cute happy dishes and cookingware) Neighbors are quiet. Front deck is my favorite spot bc love birds and privacy..the beach is a very short walk (4 houses down) beautiful sunsets..Back yard has an really nice outdoor set up..bikes, chairs,etc in shed, very organized. What more can you ask for? Thank you Erin for trusting me and making me feel more that welcome :)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Hidden gem

What a lovely, hidden gem. Less than a block from the beach; feels so quiet and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio B.

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

September Cape May

Our stay at this beautiful place was excellent. Starting from communicating with the hostess, the place itself, the location close to the beach and the places to visit around..all was charming and beautiful. Will definitely recommend this place to our friends and family and planning to return. Thank you to our hostess! JB
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

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

Sweet little cottage

Nicely furnished with everything you need. There is a wrap around porch that we really enjoyed. Comfortable beds and sofas for relaxing and getting a great nights sleep. Convenient to restaurants and shopping. We had several days of iffy weather but finally it cleared and we could enjoy the beach. Erin was very available if we had any issues and responded promptly. Overall a great place and pet friendly too. Our little dogs had a great time as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Regina S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy back and forth to beach.

Myself, husband, and two children under the age of 10, along with our parents who are in their 70s spent a week here in mid summer. The walk to the beach was very easy, we were able to take multiple trips a day back-and-forth along with all the beach gear necessary for small kids. the beaches were clean and fun to hunt for unique stones and rocks. The water was nice and very shallow. We happen to be swimming, while some jellyfish appeared to be moving through and unfortunately two of us were stung. After that, we kept the swimming and splashing around to about knee height, which was easy to do and still very enjoyable. The house itself fit our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Quiet beach getaway

This cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing week at the beach. We especially appreciated Erin's willingness to have pets in the house. This is our 3rd trip to North Cape May, but the first time we've been able to take our dog - she loved it! Being 1 block from the beach was wonderful & we were able to go back & forth multiple times a day. Although the yard is not entirely fenced, there are even some baby gates to block off the porch stairs so our dog could be on the porch with us. Provided linens, beach chairs & umbrellas were added plusses - especially when our dog took most of the back seat! We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Fall Getaway

We really enjoyed staying at your home. It was a quiet & beautiful neighborhood. Everything was close by,no more than a 10 minute drive,and we especially loved being that close to the bay. Our dog had a great time too. We are looking forward to coming back,this was the perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Cottage at the Beach

We enjoyed our stay at this charming cottage at the beach. Easy arrival process with most everything supplied by Erin the owner for your convenience. Half block from quiet beach on the bay . English garden exterior of cottage makes it the best of both worlds. Recommend for quiet getaway .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C., Portland CT

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

Hard to beat this rental.

Very nice location, property is clean and fully equipped with everything needed for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't beat the sunsets

It’s a great location for hanging out on the beach and sunsets! We enjoyed ourselves. AC and appliances work well. Great water pressure (always a plus in my book!)! Kitchen is well-appointed…plenty of seasonings, condiments, dishes, cookware, trash bags, soap pods, etc. The house is comfortable for 4-6 adults or 4 adults and 4 kids (bunk beds). Ants in the kitchen were a problem during our stay; Erin (owner) got a pest control service to the house asap. Erin was very responsive to any questions or issues that came up.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ant problem

Ants invaded and never left
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romerl E., Westfield

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

Awesome Family Stay during 4th of July Week

My family and I were very happy with our stay at this lovely house! My daughter loved going to the beach everyday which was only 1/2 a block away! She picked shells and critters with the provided bucket and got to pet the horseshoe crabs on the beach. The bay beach was very serene and beautiful and the low tide made it quite fun to walk the 100 yards to the water. We had a gorgeous week staying during the 4th of July week. We got to see fireworks from our porch for the North Cape May 4th of July celebration. I barbequed 3 times during our stay and we visited Cape May and surrounding areas to visit the town, the lighthouse, the WW2 tower, the zoo, and other summer sights. I walked my dog around the neighborhood and met some friendly dogs and owners. We would love to come back again to this wonderful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Wonderful stay and fantastic host..

This place was perfect, clean and 4 houses from Beach. Erin the host let us check in early which made it easy with the dogs and my in-laws...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

M T.

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

Peaceful, Pleasant, Perfect!

This adorable house is perfectly situated in Villas, with wonderful proximity to the Bay and its sunsets, all the household amenities one might need for even a long stay, super-comfortable mattresses for a great night's sleep, and, most importantly for us, a cozy front porch overlooking nothing but nature! There's a bird, bee, butterfly-friendly garden of a front lawn and we so enjoyed watching the local birds busily come and go from Erin's nesting box attached to the porch. There's an opsrey nest across the road among the tall grasses which was another wonderful feature of the house. Having stayed at various locations within Villas over the past couple of years, we can assuredly say this is one of the nicest. And Erin's response to my asking if we could take our pups was a lovely and friendly "We welcome your whole family!" Great place; terrific host -- you'll love it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Holly G.

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

Good bird watching

Great location for bird watching and short walk to the beach. Town is a short drive away. Good spot. Cheerful living room and comfy beds. Dof friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

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

Family Getaway

This was a nice quiet location so that we could have some quality family time and yet close to activities that could keep all of our various interests satisfied. Renting in the off-season made it affordable as it would not be in the summer. This house had everything we needed and enough space for us all. The beach was a short walk and very private. We love bird watching and there was plenty of birds to watch from the front porch! The house had loving and and welcoming touches that made our stay feel special. We Will definitely try to get back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

5 minute walk to a spectacular sunset!

Quiet, clean, and calm, yet a short distance away from action/activities if you want it. We enjoyed our stay very much. Lots of bird activity and a view of nesting osprey out the front window.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

My sister ,her dog Meadow and I had a wonderful time during our stay at Erin’s cozy bayside cottage. The location was just perfect. It was just a short drive to to everything that we wanted to do. We spent thanksgiving day at the Cape May zoo with friends that joined us for the holiday at the cottage. We returned home to feast on a beautiful thanksgiving dinner prepared by Acme market!. (Heat and serve complete dinner) The cottage had absolutely everything that we needed to ensure a perfect stay. Erin was so accommodating and delightful to work with. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Solveig S.

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

Awesome getaway cottage

Dog friendly. Very nice cottage close to the bay and only a short drive to Townbank and Cape May. Very quiet neighborhood, perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. The house is clean and well maintained. It has 3 nice sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. A small back yard has a grill and seating an the front and side porch also have table and chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Great location

The house was perfect for our family vacation. We all enjoyed watching the wildlife and being so close to the water. The property was clean, however we did have to battle the ants that would constantly end up on the kitchen counter. I know this is a constant problem for the area. But it was the one negative. Other than that everything was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

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

Fall Vaca

Erin was great. Very helpful and quick to respond. The location of the house to the bay was awesome. We spent most of our time there. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Strandhouse

We loved our stay! My husband and our dogs enjoyed this lovely bungalow! The sunsets were gorgeous, ideal bird watching too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nora M., Downingtown, PA

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

Peaceful sunny house to enjoy the Bay and Cape May

Perfect long weekend. House is clean and we’ll appointed with great location. We spent time walking with the dogs on the bay and Higbee beach. Erin was easy to communicate with and we had everything we needed to enjoy the bay and downtown Cape May. Would love to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindee K.

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

September Splendor

The location was perfect for our desires. Cape May with it’s restaurants and shops is just a short drive away, and we were walking distance to the beach. I cannot say enough about the beauty and tranquility of the bayside beach and the spectacular sunsets. Lastly, the cottage was clean and comfortable. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie m.

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

Beach Getaway

Peaceful location with nature around. Only a few houses from the bay beach with beautiful sunsets. Great area. Just a short drive to the center of Cape May / Wildwood. House is a good size, we were a family of 7 and a dog and were very comfortable there. Had enough amenities for us. Nice deck for relaxing outside. Host was a pleasure and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Erin Martin

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We are city dwellers who love urban energy but also need to get back to nature regularly. In the years we've owned this home, we've fallen in love with the area...it has a great vibe all year long, together with amazing birds and other wildlife. (I never get tired of the dolphins!) We've been transitioning the yard from all rocks to native plants, with great results in terms of visiting birds and butterflies! We love biking into Cape May or Wildwood when we need some excitement, but otherwise, grilling out back and listening to the waves does the trick!

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to its amazing location on a short street, with the bay just a few steps away and creek in front of us. We thought it would be a great place to chillax -- and it is!

Languages:

English, German

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