The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023! - Cape May

7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 16418 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Cape May, NJ

Cape May Convention Hall3 min walk
Poverty Beach4 min walk
Washington Street Mall4 min walk
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023!

Cape May’s most photographed home, the John B McCreary House (the “Abbey”) built in 1869 for a wealthy Coal baron in the Gothic Revival style influenced by the great medieval churches of Europe is located at the historic district’s heart one block from town and the beach. The home will be undergoing extensive renovations this spring, with a new double height ceiling kitchen with a fireplace, new bathrooms, restored floors and a professional décor update to Cape May’s most spectacular home. Watch the horse drawn carriages go by from shaded porches and verandas and enjoy the use of a lawn large enough for small weddings on a extensive property with room for up to 10 cars right in the middle of downtown Cape May.

Property manager

Jake Pashelinsky

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

No loud music please thank you!

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: No loud music please thank you!

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cape May

This holiday home is located in Cape May. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk 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 Splash Zone Water Park. Raging Waters Water Park and Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting.

Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

Cape May Convention Hall - 3 min walk
Cape May Beach - 3 min walk
Poverty Beach - 4 min walk
Washington Street Mall - 4 min walk
Sunset Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Taco Caballito Tequileria - 4 min walk
Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - 5 min walk
Delaney's - 6 min walk
Out There Coffee - 7 min walk
The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023! located?

Situated in Cape May, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Easy Lynne Theater Company and Poverty Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Nov 2023

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

I can't say enough good things about The Abbey!

We were stunned by how beautiful and well-appointed this property was. The listing looks so appealing, but the house is even more impressive in person. It was impeccably clean and gorgeously decorated. I could have wandered around the house for hours just observing all of the interesting artwork and curios. The mattresses are all new and very comfortable, each bathroom is stocked with luxurious towels and high-end toiletries. The kitchen is not only aesthetically stunning, but also well-stocked - from muffin tins to stand mixers to cocktail shakers and more. We had a couple of questions during our stay and the hosts were very responsive, super friendly and accommodating. We rented the house in November and Cape May is still bustling at that time of year, which made the location of the house perfect as well. Just a short walk to the beach, Washington Street Mall, Congress Hall, etc. We have stayed at various properties in Cape May over the last decade and this one is by far the loveliest. We got in touch with the host about booking another stay before we had even left! I can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

25 Sept 2023

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

Historic, Huge Updated Victorian close to everything!

Don’t miss the chance to stay here if you can! We’ve been coming to Cape May for years and stayed in several gorgeous homes in great locations, but this property is really unbelievable! Absolutely humongous. Every bedroom had its own bath. The kitchen and bathrooms were top of the line updated, the beds were very comfortable and all linens—top quality—were provided. The rest of the house is simply beautiful inside and out, with gorgeous antique furniture and other features and design details that make historic Victorians so special. The home was also really well stocked—high-end soap and bath products in every bathroom, coffee and sweeteners, paper towels, dish/laundry soap, garbage bags—it was all there! The yard and garden and wraparound porches were gorgeous and had nice rockers, too. On top of all this, location, location, location! 1 block to the beach, 1.5 blocks to the Washington Street Mall, and a fabulous bakery (Madison’s), excellent coffee shop (Avalon Coffee) best bagels in Cape May (Bagel Time), plus quick bites (pizza, Mexican, smoothies) all just a block away. The owners/hosts were also lovely and great to work with and responded super-quickly to my last minute questions. The 11am checkout (rather than 10) made for a more relaxing last morning. Don’t be surprised to see people taking pictures of the exterior! Even having seen the pics in advance, when we pulled up, we were awestruck. In sum, this is a very special rental opportunity. I hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill b.

27 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

Unique property, wonderful location, very cordial & responsive hosts (Deanna & Jake), all enjoyed the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

20 Aug 2023

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

Amazing

The Abbey was an amazing place for my family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.The Victorian home was beautifully restored.The location was perfect, with the beach restaurants and shops a short walk away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023