House in Cape May, NJ

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

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

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

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

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Cape May, NJ
  • Popular LocationWashington Street Mall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoverty Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape May Convention Hall12 min walk
  • AirportAtlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)50 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 2 Single Beds

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 past year , 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 HD Cable. Family room flows into a fully equipped chef’s kitchen w/ Viking 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 HD 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:)

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes

Events

No events allowed
No parties or events

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets of any kind are allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside
90 day notice required for cancellation between June 24th - Labor day. Less then 90 days we will only refund if we re-book.
Please purchase vacation insurance for ALL Bookings. We want you to be protected if we can't rebook. We will NOT issue refunds outside of our policy
We do not provide linens and towels we do provide pillows and blankets. There are a number of online services with drop off and pick up

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no parties or events
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 11 min walk
  • Cape May Beach - 11 min walk
  • Poverty Beach - 11 min walk
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 12 min walk
  • Sunset Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - 11 min walk
  • Delaney's - 13 min walk
  • Out There Coffee - 13 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.

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?

Situated near the beach, 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

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 Year at Christmas Time
Really enjoyed staying here. 2nd straight year at this home to enjoy Christmas in Cape May. Easy walk to everything. Lots of room / multiple bedrooms . Very clean and enjoyable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas family fun weekend
This is the second year the family has spent our Christmas family fun weekend!! We love the house. It’s big enough for all of us and still small enough for us all to be comfortable and not get lost!! It’s at a great location. Close to beach and shopping. If we ever plan another family vacation to the beach this is the place we would stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Chrissie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a girls weekend
It was the perfect house for our girls weekend. Very happy with the place and location. I would highly recommend staying here and would if i make another trip back to Cape May. It was only a short walk to Washington Street Mall and Congress Hall as well as the Trolley rides.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape May Xmas '23
The owners have done a fabulous job in renovating this property,yet not losing the historic charm. Plenty of space, all updated baths, kitchen, modern appliances - anything you can think of was in this property. Location was fabulous for our annual Christmas stay and proximity to events, shopping and parade was perfect. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice comfortable house
Property very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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 25 5 star ratings. We just finished renovating The John Hand Black and White House Built in 1700 (Homeaway 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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