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The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10173.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

The Whaler’s Cottage is one of the early houses built in Cape May. It is a four bedroom, two and a half bathroom single family home located on Corgie Street in the heart of The Historic District. Perfect location to walk to all that Cape May has to offer. 5 Minutes to Town Center, 10 Minutes to Beach, 1 Block to Cape May Tennis Club, Park and Museum. Every square foot of this property was lovingly restored , this home boasts luxury upgrades top to bottom and offers the perfect platform for entertaining your large group for vacation. The first floor is open concept with the Original 1870 Sunroom flowing into a large Family room w/ 70” Intelligent Flatscreen TV with Cable. Family room flows into a fully equipped kitchen w/ a 6 burner gas range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal and built in benched dining area that seats 10. Off the Kitchen is a Mud room w/ Washer Dryer and a spacious 1/2 bathroom. A master bedroom w/King Bed and 36” Flatsreen TV is also located on the first floor with a private attached bathroom. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms; One King room w/ 36” Flatscreen, one Full Room, one Room with Bunk beds and a full bed along with a luxury bathroom that offers a stand up shower and a soaking tub. The third level is a renovated loft kids paradise w/ refinished original floors two twin beds and a 50 “ Intelligent Flatscreen TV for Gaming or watching movies. Cool decorating is abound as collectable brand pieces from the likes of Campbell Soup, CocaCola and JNJ mix with older pieces from the original whalers of Cape May against the back drop of a luxury home. Outside the home has an outdoor shower, Gas Grill and a patio for your outdoor enjoyment. A spacious Shed will store you’re bikes and beach chairs. Driveway can fit 4 cars with one additional street parking spot. Hardwood Floors, Central AC, Wifi and Cable throughout! This home comfortably sleeps 10 people. Note we do not provide linens and towels - which are required for all guests who sleep in our beds for the courtesy of the next guest. We will start the season with 8 beach tags. These are not an inclusive amenity but available for your use . If you lose a tag please buy a new season pass as a courtesy to the next guest. We will not replace tags during the season. Honor system please:)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside
We do not provide linens and towels ; multiple on line co’s will rent them to you
Garbage and recycling Must be brought to the curb Monday Night - don’t miss it!!!

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: no parties or events
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 deadlock

About the area

Cape May

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape May Historic District, a neighbourhood 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 natural beauty can explore Cape May Beach and Wildwood Beach. 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.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape May Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emlen Physick Estate, Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Colonial House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hour, perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute and exactly as described. Everything was in good condition and it was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and so clean.we walked to most shops and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, met all our needs. We only stayed the weekend, but would be a great spot for a week-long stay with a fully stocked kitchen & washer dryer. Wish we’d had time for the bikes and an in-house meal. Quite clean & was more than spacious enough for 8 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! It was so cute and in a great location. Check in was easy and communication was smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was our first visit to Cape May and the Whalers is in a great location. Easy walk to shops and the beach. Great park for the kids at the end of the block.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Comfortable living room—great for games, chatting, relaxing. Some bedrooms cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood great location had everything we needed for a great vacation. Weather could’ve been a little warmer but all in all was a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all thought this property was great! You should know that the refrigerator light is out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

First Cape May Vacation

Great home close to everything. Kids had fun lots of bikes that was a plus. Plenty of parking! Neighborhood was very quiet and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house met our expectations. The rooms worked for our family of 3 adult couples and 6 children. The house was well appointed. The living room was perfect for the grandkids and the kitchen table large enough for our family.The grill was great, made 2 meals on it.The kitchen might have had more counterspace, we like to cook together.Overall a lovely summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great house!

My family and I came to Cape May to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. This was our first time staying at the Whaler’s Cottage, and we were very pleased. It is a beautiful house, and it is very clean. It is in a great location, about a 10 minute walk to Washington Street. Would 100% recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette D.

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

NPS

The place was great - there were 8 of us and we were all able to have our own rooms - no body was on top each other - bathrooms were sufficient- everything was clean and easy to access I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great location for family

Had a great trip at whalers cottage we were there for an early June family trip and it this location was great. 1 minute walk to a great park with playgrounds, a pond, basketball and fishing and only 10-15 minute walk to the beach. Plenty of space for our group family of 4 (2 girls 5 and 3yo) and our nanny. We also had our friends stay for 2 nights who also have 2 toddlers and had plenty of space. The owner had great communication with us and really had all the essentials we needed in the shed. The only issue was that there was construction next door which was annoying but the workers were nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen P.

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

Girls weekend

The home was lovely, clean and within walking distance to the beach and town. The street and surrounding area was beautiful and quiet. There is construction going on at the house next door, however, we were fortunate enough to get there on a Friday evening when the workers were shutting down for the weekend. The crew at the site did an excellent job ensuring the driveway was clean and fenced off. We had a wonderful time and thank the owners for allowing us the opportunity to stay in their lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay! Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

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

Siblings Retreat 2024

House was very clean and excellent location: quick walk to town and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Annual Cape May trip

Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Whalers Cottage

Beautiful cottage with a great mix of character and modern amenities. Quiet neighborhood and at the same time easy walk to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice comfortable house

Property very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Corriveau P.

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

Comfortable and close to all

Just a few friends looking for a nice location to hang out and have things to do and places to be. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie O.

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

Cape May Fun

We had a nice week. The home is in a good location; close to the beach; a park where we took our grandchildren; shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Springtime Family Get Together

We had an absolutely wonderful time at your beautiful home. The location was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Cute Cape May vacation house

Perfect for families. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Your host

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Hi All - we are Scott and Rhonda Gibbs. We have restored two 5 Star vacation properties in Cape May. The Whalers Cottage built in 1870 is one of the most popular vacation rentals in Cape May w/over 50 5 star ratings. We just finished renovating The John Hand Black and White House Built in 1700 Listing # 4851711) This is a luxury retreat born out of a complete renovation of the oldest house in Cape May. We always try to give our guests a great experience while in one of the best places on earth - Cape May NJ!

Why they chose this property

The Whalers Cottage is just awesome. Its filled with high end amenities and is really comfortable, but also has a ton of artifacts from the 60's and 70's. Rhonda did all of the decorating and if you are 40-50 something you will see tons of little items around the brands we grew up with ; Coke, JNJ, Campbells reflected in there original form. It is on a quiet street and really convenient to beach, town and attractions

What makes this property unique

The house comfortably sleeps 10, has every amenity you could wish for. Park your car and use the bikes or walk everywhere. Sit out front in the AM for your coffee its shady and quiet.
We love the house and plan to retire there someday. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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