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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 541.8 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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sunset Cottage by the bay

Located just steps from the bay, where you can watch some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, we are just a short drive from both Victorian Cape May and The Wildwoods.

There is plenty of fishing, water sports, award winning beaches, great dining, and family fun, all within minutes.

Our 450 sq. ft. cottage features two bedrooms, two full baths, outside shower, central air, eat in kitchen, and a separate large sun room with TV, dining table, and sofa bed. Perfect for the smaller family.
*Please note that all rentals are Saturday to Saturday.
You'll love morning walks along the dog friendly bay beach, or if you prefer, Wildwood's beaches are free and tags are provided for Cape May beach. There is plenty of room for barbecuing in the back yard or to just relax and enjoy the breezes.

Other area attractions include Victorian Cape May, whale and dolphin watching, shopping at the Washington St. Mall, several wineries, and the Cape May brewery. Not to mention some of the best taverns and restaurants at the Jersey shore. Add to that the world famous Wildwood Boardwalk, and you have a recipe for great family fun.

Jump on the ferry and spend the day visiting historic Lewes Delaware or nearby Rehoboth beach. Whatever you like best about the Jersey shore you are within striking distance of. All while being nestled in a quiet family neighborhood.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog, 15 lbs. maximum. No cats permitted.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum age limit for renters. Family and couples only. Printed version of detailed house is on site, or is available upon request.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Villas

Located in Villas, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park. Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and Jersey Shore Alpacas are also worth visiting. 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 - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cape May Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Historic Cold Spring Village - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cape May Beach - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Sunset Beach - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company Brewtanical Garden - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Cottage by the bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage by the bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage by the bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Cottage by the bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Par 3 & Driving Range. Cape May Beaches is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

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

Another great stay in Villas!

We love this little house in Villas! We come back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleisa K.

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

Clean and cozy by the bay

Very small, but clean property close to the bay. We loved the extra sunroom and the proximity to the beach was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Vacay at Cape May

Rhe cottage was small but quaint. The AC was wonderful. A very short walk to the bay which was nice for sunsets, 15 min drive to Cape May beach. The little diner at the end of the road is priced well and the food is dynamite!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

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

Perfect beach getaway!

Small cottage that fits our family perfectly. Quiet neighborhood. Wonderful stay! This was our 4th year staying in this house and we love it more every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Cute cottage!

We had a great time staying here and the place was so clean and nicely decorated. It had everything we needed and is such a short walk to the bay and everyone we met in the neighborhood was so friendly! Short drive to Cape May and Wildwood. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia W.

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

A comfortable little house

It was a very comfortable house in a great neighborhood. Peaceful and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta W.

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

Cute place in a great location

A clean, well-maintained house just a few minutes’ walk from a calm, quiet beach! Also no more than a 15 minute drive to most Cape May area attractions, and the property has plenty to do for the times you want to stay in a bit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta W.

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

Repeat guests

We’ve lost count how many times we’ve stayed at this property! It’s always so nice and clean with a quiet location 10-15 minutes from everything Cape May and close to the bay where we catch beautiful sunsets. The sun room is a big plus for having family game nights. The owners are always responsive and easy to reach on the rare occasion we’ve needed to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen C.

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

Sunset cottage

We enjoyed our time at Sunset cottage. The home is comfortable and spotless. The beach is beautiful and the sunset are fabulous. Unfortunately, hurricane Debbie effected the weather so we didn’t get as much beach time as we’d like.😞 Thankfully we were able to occupy ourselves shopping and eating out in the nearby communities.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis V.

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Perfect

Great place , very clean and cozy. No complaint at all , I’ll recommend 10/10 ! Francis
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Another Great Stay

The cottage is so close to the beach. It’s nice to be able to walk to the beach in less than 5 minutes. The cottage is clean and cozy. This is our second year that we stayed at the cottage and it’s because Vicki is so easy to deal with. Thank you again Vicki for a great week at your cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARYANNE G.

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

Wonderful cottage by the bay

Our stay was wonderful. The house was close enough to walk down to the bay for the best sunsets. Very close to everything. Our check in went as planned and we were very happy with the house and the sunroom was just perfect if we needed it. I would definitely rent this house again. Maryanne G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

3rd stay and we’re ready to return, again!

We just returned from our third weeklong stay at this adorable home in Villas. It’s so meticulously maintained, it almost feels like no one else stays here in between our visits. It was my dad’s first time staying here with us, and he appreciated how quiet the neighborhood is, how comfortable the bed and furnishings are, and how easy the house is to keep clean. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Our Second Stay

We enjoyed our second stay at Sunset Cottage. The place is very comfortable and the perfect size for the three of us. The screen house was my hangout at night... so quiet and peaceful. The front deck is a great addition, and another place to relax and have coffee or read. And the location is also perfect... so close to everything, and only a mile from Fleck's Ice Cream. ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Highly recommend!!

We had a great family vacation and first Vrbo rental experience at Sunset Cottage! We were steps away from the beach for the most amazing nightly sunsets or just time sitting or walking on the beach. The cottage was perfect for my family of four. The neighborhood was so quiet. We used the sunroom as a bedroom for my 18 year old, it got really hot during the day as it was very hot and humid during our stay but the room cooled down nicely for him at night with the air conditioning units. We were a short drive to all of the area attractions and close to restaurants and Walmart. Vickie and Bill were easy to get a hold of for any questions and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla W., Breinigsville, PA

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We want to stay longer!

We absolutely love the sunset cottage by the bay! This was our 5th stay here since 2016, and we love it more each time. I always seem to overpack and forget all of the amenities the owners have thought of. It truly is a home away from home. We love that our small elderly dog can come with us to make memories as a full family. He enjoys going to visit the bay. There are so many great restaurants and things to do in the area, we can never seem to fit in everything we want to do into a week. We would love to stay even longer. Thank you Vicki and Bill for opening up your home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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Wonderful Cottage - Perfect for our little family!

We absolutely loved our stay at this cottage. Overall this was a perfect spot for our family of 3, and we greatly enjoyed our vacation. The only down side, which would not stop us from renting in the future, were the back house . The week we stayed, it was extremely hot! We were unable to use the back house/room during the day as the air conditioners were not allowed to be turned on until night time. We did however enjoy this additional space in the evenings and in the early morning with the windows open! The very short walk to the beach, the beautiful sunsets, the clean cottage and friendly neighborhood were just what we needed. Great location to lots of activities and Cape May Beach was super. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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Beautiful Cottage on the Bay

Our stay was great. We were traveling with our toddler and the place is perfect for a small family. We thankfully didn’t have any rainy days, but there is a detached sunroom that we could have used if we had to entertain ourselves inside. The house included everything we needed…I could have left some stuff at home. The area is very nice and quiet. It was a short walk to the bay, which works well with little kids in tow. Swimming is almost as good as the ocean beach at high tide, but becomes a bit too shallow in this area at low tide. No worries, because low tide reveals all the snails and hermit crabs to keep the kids busy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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Great Stay

We have always stayed at the Crest for many years and decided to try something different. I am so glad we did. The cottage was so close to the beach, Immaculate, and the beach wasn’t crowed. Vicki was great to work with. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose C., New City, NY

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Love it here!

This was our 2nd time in this lovely cottage. Everything clean. Location great! Owners are responsive and accommodating. So close to Cape May beaches and restaurants! Love love love!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ranjani P.

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Perfect little cottage by the beach

This was the perfect little cottage for our family to spend a week in Villas. It had everything we needed and was so close to the bayside beach!! We personally prefer quaint and quiet, so our preference is staying bayside. We do also like occasional day trips oceanside (for restaurants, shopping, activities, visiting different beaches, etc.), so it was great being only a short car ride away with beach tags available for a our use. The cottage is well appointed and tastefully decorated. The wraparound porch is great for reading a book with your morning coffee. We also loved having an outdoor shower when we came back from the beach. We didn’t use the sunroom much, due to the hot weather, but we did spend a few evenings in there playing board games. It’s kind of fun that it’s a separate space! It was also really convenient to have two full baths, plus access to laundry and a vacuum cleaner. If you have friends or family staying in another one of the many little cottages nearby, like we did, it’s also a safe and easily walkable neighborhood. If you want a little exercise, you can even walk to some of the ice cream shops or mini golf on Bayshore Road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

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

Another wonderful stay!

Thank you so much for the wonderful week - everything was terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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Great Week at Sunset Cottage!

I really loved this property and the neighborhood. The rooms are small in the main cottage but just what we needed. We do not usually unpack on vacation (we tend to live out of suitcases), but not having space to leave the suitcases out forced us to unpack — which was really a blessing because we felt more at home. The super-smart dresser and under-bed storage was more than enough for our belongings. We loved that it had two bathrooms (with showers!) plus an outdoor shower. The detached bonus room in the backyard was a literal bonus and allowed our two teenagers to each have their own spaces; 1 slept in the 2nd bedroom in the main house and the other slept in the bonus room. We couldn’t use the bonus room during the day (the AC cannot be run in the daytime because it cannot keep up with the summer sunshine), but that really wasn’t an issue because we were out and about most days; at night, it was the perfect place for my almost 18-year old to play video games and sleep. We had several little questions throughout our stay and the owners were very responsive and helpful. We loved the one-block walk to the bay for morning walks and beautiful sunsets. The neighborhood was quiet and also had conveniences (restaurants, wawa, groceries) nearby. We were also grateful for the included Cape May beach tags. I would absolutely rent this property again — loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

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

Our 3rd stay!

Our 3rd stay and we love it more every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose C., New City, NY

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Picture Perfect!!

We REALLY enjoyed our time here. The cottage was IMMACULATE!! The Bay beach is steps away we saw the most beautiful sunset!! Loved taking our dog with us (after 4pm) Restaurants were all close by and wonderful. Highly recommend Harpoons!! Peter Shields & Sapore were great too!! Beach was close, no parking issues!! Bill & Vikki are responsive and wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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