Renovated Victorian in historic beach town of Cape May
House • West Cape May NJ United States
7 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1.5 Bathrooms
Secondary home
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Listed December 2023
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General overview
Our 1895 Victorian was completely renovated from top to bottom with a gorgeous kitchen and bath, three bedrooms, and lovely living spaces - and a private backyard! We're walking distance to the beach, shops, and all the action in Cape May. Cape May is the nation's oldest seaside resort with vineyards galore, fine dining, nightlife, kayaking, nighttime moves on the beach, whale watching, mini golf, bike riding, water sports, historic villages, antiquing, festivals (we love the Lima Bean festival!), live music...oh, and the beach! It is a very walkable town and feels like you've been transported back in time, as there is a strong historic commission that preserves old homes and buildings in the town.
Alternatively, I can possibly offer our primary residence right outside of Philadelphia. We are walking distance to the train which goes right into Center City Philadelphia, but is also an Amtrak stop so it's an extremely easy trip to NYC, Baltimore, Boston, Washington DC. We are close to Longwood Gardens, all of the beautiful vineyards in Chadds Ford, along with all the cool stuff that the area has to offer kids (the Please Touch Museum is amazing, as is the Franklin Institute). Our home is a 1922 Dutch Colonial with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a playset in the backyard, and is completely renovated top to bottom.
The space
We completed renovated the home from top to bottom when we became its new owners; it is a beautiful space that was designed with families in mind. There is a large private backyard with grill, outdoor shower, and dining area. The front yard has a huge tree, and the block itself is tree lined.
Guest access
Guests enter on the side of the home, through a closed in porch. There are two levels; the first floor has a mudroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath, and access to the private backyard. Upstairs has three bedrooms (one king, one queen, two sets of twin bunks) and a full bath. There is a keypad with private access for you to come and go as you wish. You'd also have access to our front porch to sit and enjoy morning coffee or a pre-dinner drink.
Notes
There is so much more to Cape May than just the beach; we're not huge beach people but we love cycling, fine dining, kayaking, and live music. We have a kayak that you are welcome to borrow.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Beach
Water
Cycling
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Cape May has been named:
- One of the top 14 beaches to visit in the US by Conde Nast Traveler
- In the top 25 beaches to visit in the US by US News & World Reports
- One of the best towns to visit for Christmas by HGTV
We might be biased but we think West Cape May is the Best Cape May! We're walking distance to the shops and restaurants but on a tree lined residential street that is very quiet. There is a great coffee shop and French bakery (and yoga studio) at the end of one side of the street, and several restaurants at the other end. We're walking distance to the beach as well.
Getting to my home
Cape May is closest to the Atlantic City airport but very accessible from NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. There are busses that access Cape May as well.
Nearest airport
Atlantic City Airport is 45 minutes away.
Getting around
Most people bike or walk around Cape May, but a car can be helpful if you'd like to visit neighboring shore towns like Avalon or Stone Harbor.
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