Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district

Beach guesthouse in Cape May

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Horse & carriage tours clip clop up historic Hughes Street every day.
Front porch, rocking chairs, and pretty yard to enjoy a perfect Cape May day.
From front porch rockers watch the horse & buggies and sunset.
Private parking for 3 cars — a BIG convenience when town is full!
Our front hall entrance welcomes our guests with classic Cape May charm.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,301
avg per night

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Outdoor shower

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$1,301
avg per night

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About the area

Cape May

Located near the beach, this guesthouse 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wildwood Crest Tennis Center or Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 96th St. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district

An original Cape May vacation home in the heart of the Cape May's victorian district, tucked away on Hughes St., on Cape May's oldest residential street.

You'll be walking distance to everything that makes Cape May special including:
• Cape May's world class beaches
• Town center shopping
• South Jersey's top restaurants

The Longfellow House makes for the perfect family and friends vacation, family reunion, weekend getaway, or corporate retreat. And we're pet friendly! The only guest house of our size in the victorian district that allows fury family members.

In our family since 1851, this historic vacation home combines old world Cape May charm with modern comfort and amenities, and soul calming privacy, so your family can enjoy a truly unique Cape May experience together.

Key House Features:

— Absolute perfect location
— Central to the historic district, beaches, shopping & restaurants
— Private, quite neighborhood on one way street
— Bright, charming accommodations with plenty of room
— Sleeps up to 16
— AC in all bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout house
— Newly full AC (mini-split) coverage on the first floor of main house
— 2 Car Private Parking
— Hi speed wireless internet
— Kid friendly
— Dog friendly, cats too! (additional fee)
— Front and back yards (helps for kids & pets)
— Optional 1st floor apartment suite for elderly parents or guests with special needs (additional fee)

Additional benefits:

— Separate living & family rooms
— Front porch west facing (sun setting), with classic rocking chairs overlooking the Hughes Street
— From porch you'll watch horse and carriage tours clip clop up historic Hughes St.
— Private rear deck with cantina style lights, large picnic table, adirondack chairs, canvas umbrella, gas grill and direct connection to the kitchen
— WIFI hi-speed internet access
— Family room features 60 inch HD Smart TV, DVDs, and HDMI connections for Xbox
— Smart TV & Xfinity entertainment setup
— 7 Minisplit units covering 1st floor, 2nd floor and back apartment suite
— Ceiling fans through house
— Outdoor “after beach" shower

Extra Beach Goodies included (for summer rentals):
— 5 complimentary commercial beach tags
— Complimentary Beach Box with secure lock on the beach (you can leave your items there during your stay so you don't have to carry every day)
— Beach Chairs stocked in beach box. We leave chairs at the house for non-summer rentals

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We're family friendly, so kids are included!
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Events

No events allowed
We're not set up to accommodate large gatherings.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Limits on pet size + breed. Owner will confirm.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside house or on property.
Guests must put out on street Trash and Recycle bins Monday evening, for Tuesday pickup.
Furniture: Do not move in the house or on the decks to different locations.
Cable TV: If tenant reconfigures any TV or cable box, to work with their digital device, everything must be returned to original settings & operation.

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
Note from host: We're not set up to accommodate large gatherings.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district located?

With direct access to the beach, this Cape May Historic District guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Cape May Rotary Park and Fireman's Hall History Museum are also within 10 minutes.