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2 Bdrm Condo-In Victorian Cape May-1/2 Block to Beach-Sleeps 6

Condo with kitchen, steps from Washington Street Mall

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The Puffin!
Our beautiful porch overlooking historic Jackson Street.
Terrace/patio
Open concept kitchen/living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

2 Bdrm Condo-In Victorian Cape May-1/2 Block to Beach-Sleeps 6

The Puffin, a 1906 Dutch Colonial Revival home, beckons you to relax on the inviting wraparound verandah as you indulge yourself in the sights and sound of our charming seaside home. We are located in the heart of Cape May's historic district, just 1/2 block to the beautiful Cape May beach, recently rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the US by the Travel Channel. The Puffin is conveniently located just steps away from a variety of dining and shopping experiences both along Beach Avenue and the Washington Street Mall.
Our lower level suite, The Terrace, offers 2 bedrooms and a recently updated kitchen/living area as well as a full updated bathroom. Although you may be tempted to step back in time when you enter Cape May, be assured that we provide all of the modern conveniences to make you stay enjoyable. Our kitchen is equipped with granite counters, dishwasher, oven, stove, refrigerator, and microwave. Central air conditioning, a 50" flat screen TV in the living area, a 28" flat screen TV in the main bedroom, and a two step down rear courtyard private entrance make it an ideal suite for families and seniors. A sleeper sofa in the living room allows accommodations for 6 guests.
We are open year round, so visit often. Experience a relaxing summer vacation, Victorian Week in October, a festive Victorian Christmas celebration in December. or any of the numerous other activities and special events throughout the year. Remember...location is key. And there is no better location in Cape May than 32 Jackson Street!

Keywords: Historic district, the Puffin, Terrace Suite, 1/2 block to Washington Mall, private entrance, central air conditioning, wrap around porch, on site parking, Jackson Street, outdoor shower

**Note to our extremely tall guests: the ceiling in this apartment is lower than the current standard.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Apartment is not "child proof"
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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
Renters are required to bring their own Queen size sheets and towels. Blankets and pillows are provided.
Lithium ion batteries are not allowed on the property. Our Condo Association voted to ban them due to the risk of explosion/fire.

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

Cape May

Cape May Historic District, a neighbourhood in Cape May, is home to this condo. 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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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Congress Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Pig Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bdrm Condo-In Victorian Cape May-1/2 Block to Beach-Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bdrm Condo-In Victorian Cape May-1/2 Block to Beach-Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bdrm Condo-In Victorian Cape May-1/2 Block to Beach-Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bdrm Condo-In Victorian Cape May-1/2 Block to Beach-Sleeps 6 located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Beach Ave and Cape May Stage are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean, comfortable and modern… great location…we will be back…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Plenty of alley space to unload our vehicle and the parking pass with the directions was a great addition as well. The house was very neat and clean and everything worked as expected. It’s located in such a great location, you can walk to everything and we only needed our car to go to the zoo. The host was very responsive and gave me any and all info that I requested. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Amazing Location

The Terrace Suite was a perfect spot for our girls get away! It was a clean, sweet & simple beach condo, that put us within walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants! Excellent location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tariq S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot down the shore right in the heart of Cape May! Eileen was super helpful with any questions prior to getting there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna l.

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

Perfect long weekend getaway

The Puffin -Terrace was a great little getaway spot, the two bedroom apartment was clean, cute and had everything we needed for a long weekend. The front porch was a great spot to sip champagne and watch the comings and goings on Historic Jackson Street. I'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Great!

Well stocked, very clean, beautiful suite. Also great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony c.

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

Great place to stay

The property is clean and cozy, best place to stay, and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana P.

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

Nice place, perfect location!

We loved it here for our short stay in Cape May! It was a nice place, clean and easy to access on the ground level. And it was in a perfect location close to the beach and shops and restaurants. We will be looking to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Wedding weekend

Lively stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Cozy and Welcoming Stay

My family and I loved the location of this rental. We had fun nights sitting on the porch enjoying the Cape May Area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana D.

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

Great for us with baby

The communal washer/dryer was right outside our door which was great because we had loads of laundry with the baby. The location can't be beat. The apartment was cozy and a perfect amount of space for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place!

Great place, and great location. We have a lot of fun. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

In the middle of everything

Great location! Walked to everything!!!! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Very nice

Perfect location! Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Anniversary Weekend

We loved our stay at the Puffin. Apartment was immaculate. Close to beach shops & restaurants.Definitely would rent again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Anniversary weekend in Cape May

The place was great, super clean and in the heart of all the action. Joe and Eileen were fantastic to work with, and gave us great ideas of where to go and what to do while in town. Would highly recommend The Puffin to anyone looking for a great time down in Cape May
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Amazing place just steps to everything fun in cape may!

This is an awesome condo. The location can’t be beat! The owners are on top of it all and very quick with feedback or assistance! We can’t wait to come back and stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Very nice stay, excellent location

We had a very nice stay at the Puffin! It is perfectly located within walking distance to everything desirable in Cape May. The Puffin was clean, easily accessible, and came with a parking space. The space was tight, but made it much nicer to not have to worry about walking a long distance for parking. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

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

Fun away weekend!

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was very clean, everything was updated and in good working order and the location was perfect. Eileen was also great to work with. We especially enjoyed sitting up on the porch on a rainy Saturday afternoon playing games! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Puffin Terrace Review Early June 2024

The Terrace is an ideal place to stay in Cape May. Half a block from the beach, one block from shopping district. Restaurants are just a walk away. On site parking. Terrace was spotless, nicely furnished and up to date. We will be back. My first 10 out of 10 rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Adorable and a great location

We stayed in the Terrace Suite at the Puffin while in town for the Escape the Cape Triathlon. Upon walking in, we were pleasantly surprised at how clean and well set up it was. The location couldn’t be better as it’s near great restaurants, the mall and beach. Eileen and Joe were easy to work with and provided detailed info prior to arriving. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Nice suite in a great location

We enjoyed our long weekend away. The prime location meant we could walk to enjoy nearly everything Cape May has to offer. Clean and roomy suite despite being the lower level. Take heed to the on site parking notice - they’re not kidding when they say it is a bit tight. But we had no issue with our small car. Thanks for an enjoyable time. We definitely see why the Terrace is already booked for the entire summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lois Y.

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

nice weekend getaway

This apartment is cute, and the location is fantastic. We only used one of the bedrooms, which was perfectly comfortable. My only caution is that the ceiling is quite low. The listing warns "extremely tall guests" but my husband is 6' (not that extreme) and he said he could not have spent more than a couple of nights in this unit without some serious claustrophobia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nevin P.

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

Magical Porch Setting

My best friend and I had the most amazing time. The apartment was perfect for us and the porch was magical to sit on and watch the activity. The location cannot be beat!!! Just park your car and walk everywhere!!! The only minor issue was that the bedroom is very bright at night. The neighbors have their lights on until well after midnight and it lit up the room. Luckily I had brought a sleeping mask just in case. Black out curtains would help. I’m sure it wouldn’t bother many people but I can’t sleep if it isn’t dark. We loved our stay and are hoping to stay here again!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Perfect Location!

This location, right on Jackson, was perfection. To be able to walk everywhere and come home to your cozy home was wonderful! Right across the street from The Virginia! We sat on the porch every morning with our coffee and we had wine/cheese during the afternoon out there as well. Parking is very tight in the back, but I'm sure during crowded times, it is important to use the extra off site space they provide! The small suite really has everything you need. It seems they thought of everything. It is clean and well stocked. There is no view from inside the suite, which is a little odd in the morning, when you can't see outside, but we totally knew this going in to it. It did not hinder our stay at all; it just made us motivated to get out on that lovely porch. No matter what time of year you go, Cape May is absolutely awesome and beautiful. Would love to stay here again in the off-season.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joseph & Eileen Dahlgren

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Joe and Eileen have been vacationing together in Cape May for many years, (and Joe has been since childhood). Subsequently, we brought our now-grown children here for many vacations and have done it all over the years: bike rentals, surrey rides, mini golf, family reunions, deep sea fishing, strolling through town enjoying the architecture, playing at the children's arcade, and of course relaxing on the beautiful beach. It is truly a wonderful destination with something for everyone.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

We love this location because it is central to everything: Historic area, shops, restaurants, and beach.You can park your car on-site, and not drive it again until you are ready to return home. Cape May is a wonderful walking/biking town.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests