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Pets OK, Cape May Bay magnificent sunsets, quiet, kick back and relax.

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom84 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
villas, nj
  • Cape May Beaches
    7 min drive
  • Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
    9 min drive
  • Wing It
    11 min walk
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    9 min drive

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About the area

Villas

When you stay at this cottage in Villas, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall. .This family-friendly cottage is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Cape May Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Winery - 9 min drive
  • Historic Cold Spring Village - 10 min drive
  • Washington Street Mall - 15 min drive
  • Cape May Beach - 21 min drive
  • Sunset Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company Brewtannical Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Westside Wholesale - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pets OK, Cape May Bay magnificent sunsets, quiet, kick back and relax.

Looking for quiet, quaint, cozy look no further. Kick back relax, enjoy nature/native surroundings. Our cottage located in an ole fishing village kinda stepping back in time,. Our cottage is one floor with an open floor plan, the central air and ceiling fans throughout the house keeping it cool.. Sleeping is quite comfortable with newer queen/full size mattresses. The master bedroom is next to the bathroom, the guest or 2nd bedroom is at the other end of the house. The living room has bamboo love seat, bamboo sofa, and a swivel bamboo chair. The kitchen fully equipped a crock pot, microwave, dishwasher, toaster,double door frig unfortunately doesn't make ice, has trays, an island with 3 stools, plus a dining area seating 4 ppl.. A highchair/crib on the premixes. We literally are 95 steps to the bay/beach, free parking, no beach tags required and gentle for tots. Dogs permitted before 11 and after pm. We are most likely the southerly location having spectacular sunsets/ fewer crowds. If you never seen horseshoe crabs their (harmless) FYI August is their mating time, the beach becomes inundated by them.. They existed 445 million years and are "living fossils"unchanged. Mating season many get stranded/stuck on the beach unable to return to the sea, eventually the tide remove them. They look tank like with crab like appendages. If your into nature like myself then check out these amazing arthropods that predate dinosaurs.

Cape May/Wild-wood famous boardwalk is only 15 min away. Historic Cape May has the twinkling gaslights, Victorian homes adorned with holiday lights, quaint shops, and historic trolley rides transforms this elegant seaside resort town into a Charles Dickens village. If you 're looking to capture the spirit depending on time of year than join us as we experience the turn of the century splendor of Cape May, New Jersey Delaware Bay beaches. Bay beaches are free, if visiting the ocean side Wild-wood and Cape May badges/paid parking are required. I prefer coming after the Summer, September through December are best times in my opinion with all the festivals/Christmas house tours.
My yard partially protected by Wildlife refuge, so we keep it natural to support native wildlife. It's very private and tranquil adorned with natures lush shade trees/shrubs a cooling backdrop during bright days. It's partially sectioned off for wildlife, prickly cactus, bunnies/birds so indeed a sanctioned habitat. Guests are restricted in that area, however you are welcome using the rear patio fire pit..and anywhere there isn't cactus activity.
Last minute essentials needed only 5 minuets for Groceries, Dollar Store nearby, Big Lots, Acme, Ship-Rite, try Fish and fancy by local fishermen, eat in or take out plus many ethnic restaurants. Check out the brochures for things to do and see. My fav beach is in Town-bank area 15 min drive or near the Ferry, lots of parking, pavilion/bathrooms. Google Cape May Ferry for directions. Treat yourself to Historic Cape May, take tours/trolley loads of shopping Washington Street Mall (15 min) away are antique shops, gift shops, boutiques, etc.
September offers loads of activities with the Irish Festival, jazz festivals, food festivals, beer/wine tasting it's busy as 4th of July
Don't forget to visit World War II LOOKOUT TOWER adjacent to the Lighthouse (20)min drive.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

W. New York Ave LLC

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 34

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: $10/per pet per nite up to 3 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: tots under 6 months free max

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or events
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pets OK, Cape May Bay magnificent sunsets, quiet, kick back and relax. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
We enjoyed our stay. The house worked well for us. however, Vrbo should make writing a review easier, and more accessible after a stay . How about sending an e-mail, make it simple, that is customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayside Get-away.
We really enjoyed using this property for a quick little getaway. It had everything that we needed. The proximity to the beach is phenomenal. If you enjoy bayside living, this is your spot. Mary, the host, made herself available in case of any emergencies which not only did we appreciate, but we found very professional. If we're ever in the mood for another bayside getaway, we will not be looking elsewhere. It really was a fantastic 5 days on and off the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Quiet little house tucked away from all the crowds. The host was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luc M.

Good
Located close to the beach! Nice sunset .The family enjoyed our few days in Cape May.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down by the Bay
If you're looking for somewhere simple, quiet, & safe to stay this is a good place! It's about 20 minutes to both Cape May & Wildwood beaches, Sunset Beach, Cape May Lighthouse, & Washington Street outdoor shopping. The house is clean, driveway parking for 2 vehicles, & backyard is shaded. The bay beach was good for walks (the dog loved it!) & sunbathing, but not for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Stayed 4nights had a great time! Kids enjoyed the beach! The house was perfect for what we needed Owner was available if needed but all was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Luis G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Just an awful vacation
Not very clean at all. Too many unnecessary rules. Way to expensive for The conditions of the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Elaine T.

Down By the Bay
Great location for leashed walks with your dog on the beach morning and evening and fantastic sunsets a block away. Cape May promenade with fantastic dining and shopping and surf views only 20 minutes away. We went during prime season so we had to be strategic as to parking for our swim in the ocean day (got the parking ap and arrived at 9:00 am and ate breakfast at Bill’s Pancakes first). Mary has a fantastic clothes washer & drier that served us well, as did her outdoor shower (but note her knobs are reversed as to temperature). We had a brief few moments of panic when we first got there and had trouble with her door lock and couldn’t get Mary on the phone, but we finally figured out that the “0” was erased from use and was originally on the “9” key. We also had trouble getting the internet but when we finally talked to Mary on day 2, we discovered the prior guest had changed the password from what Mary had listed. Mary told us how to get the new password from the tv and problem solved. Things I wish had been different: lots of missing lightbulbs. Mary said they were in the kitchen cabinets but I could not find any. She then offered to reimburse us if we went up to Walmart to purchase some. Truthfully we were too busy being out and about to do that so we made due. Highly recommend going to Sunset Beach for miniature golf, ice cream, souvenirs and another take on the sunset (free parking) and Cape May Point park for the lighthouse and some local lore/exhibits (they have hiking too but it was too hot while we were there). Also highly recommend the zoo (free parking) where my son enjoyed the animals and the carousel (they also have a ropes course). Would not say this house is a destination in itself (I personally was disappointed in the fire pit/ability to use the backyard in the evening), but it’s proximity to good times and as a supportive base for them, it is a good find. Thank you, Mary!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne F., Whitehall, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
A transcending experience
Before this vacation I didn’t fully understand how how profound the effect of beaches in such an intimate, natural setting could be. Just a short walk to an access point to what felt like another dimension - a huge, sprawling coastline peppered here and there with people, but essentially giving the impression it’s only you and majestic Mother Nature. Our first walk was during low tide and even on a cloudy day, the gentle glow of the sunset was calming. Nature surrounds you - as described, horseshoe crabs were left behind as I’m sure they have for many, many years. Ripples in the sand formed by the water with pools reflecting created such a majestic scene. The following day we returned during high tide and were amazed to find just 5’ brought the waterline so far in compared to the previous day. The sand was soft, gentle currents serenaded us, and there was no noise pollution - incredible. The house is so conveniently located to this relaxing portal, yet only 15/20 minutes drive to the hustle and bustle of the boardwalk and beaches in Wildwood or the charming Cape May promenade and beaches. It was hot and summery as expected so the yard wasn’t plush for walking, but created yet another inspirational setting as we watched wild rabbits scurry about, eating and cooling in the sand amongst a sea of what I learned is the only cactus native to the eastern US. (I spotted one shaped like Mickey Mouse.) birds abound and sing their songs in the morning while crickets take over the evening. The house is beautiful and open concept. Beware the first step into the house though, my hands were full so I didn’t see the slight step down inside the door. Great communication with the property owner. If you are hoping for a touristy night-life condo experience, this might not be for you. But if you’re hoping to find serenity, this is it. We will be back again for sure unless she no longer opens the home to others and prefers to keep it to herself. After reading one of the reviews here, I could understand if she did. I pray that doesn’t happen though - and future travelers respect and appreciate the opportunity to stay there. I know we do. We also took our dog and that was so huge in our decision to stay there. He wasn’t able to run in the yard because like I said, it’s summer and the grass is not plush - he wasn’t fond of walking on it. If he enjoyed water, we could have taken him to the beach before 11am or after 4pm. We loved every moment!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mr athanas g.

Liked: Cleanliness
no comment
no comment
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy P.

Vacation by the bay
It was so nice to be able to bring our dogs and have them run around at the bay. They absolutely loved it. The sunsets are picture perfect every night! Absolutely beautiful. And the water in the bay was nice and warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph g.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of Heaven
First I want to thank the owner Mary who really went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our vacation. From a gorgeous house and well kept property will definitely rent again in summer nto having all of the necessities we needed and enjoyed. Mary who is extremely responsive from messages to phone calls made sure our stay would be memorable and it absolutely will be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

yeni Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
will stay again
this home was great, well kept, and just what we needed. a nice quiet getaway from reality. beaches and key locations within a short distance from cottage. spacious yard big enough for my dog to explore and all stay safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

SUZANNE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs updating pretty much everywhere.
The place has very old furniture and the bedroom is unusable due to the moth ball smell. The bathroom does not have a single place to put your bathroom stuff other than the top of the toilet. The back yard is not usable either due to carpets all over, cactus and unusable furniture. The beach is not a swimming beach - it is a walking and sunset beach and it should be noted that dead horse shoe crabs are common during the summer on the beach so as not to surprise guests when they get on the beach. Other than all the above, everything is just 15-20 minutes away so you can drive to a suitable beach and get out of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Ben B.

It’s cheap for a reason, don’t ruin your vacation by staying here.
*update: since writing the below review the host has been even creepier and verbally aggressive, this is really not a safe host to trust a family stay with. The location is awesome, the price was a third of others in the Cape May area. I should have known. The host was a strangely grumpy and off-putting in the communications. The documentation was disorganized. I’m a licensed therapist and my wife is a dual boarded physician and psychiatrist so I guess we’re used to dealing with folks like this and assumed she just had some personal things going on like many of us do. We brought our own towels and sheets thankfully, but the place isn’t very taken care of. Again, it’s so close to the beach, no worries. The final straw was when we get a notification days later that she’s not returning the security deposit in the hundreds of dollars because the ice machine was broken. The house was old and worn so we actually left the place cleaner than it was when we arrived, and the ice machine didn’t work when we got there. We asked her and she sent a nasty message saying sorry! You should have reported it instantly, too late. Luckily the other hosts on this trip have been epic, and I do feel bad for the lady and whatever has happened to make her so cantankerous, but it seemed clear from the beginning she was determined to make money with a low price and high security deposit, and that’s just an unethical and unbecoming way to treat families. In summary, it’s cheap for a reason, avoid this like the plague even though the location and price are great. You don’t want to have to deal with drama from hostzilla.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great place. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet location
The house was very nice and perfect for our family. The location by the bay was fantastic and the area was nice and quiet, but close enough to get take-out and ice cream if we wanted (short drive)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House near the bay
The house was very close to the bay and we were able to sit on the beach and enjoy the sunset and walk our dog. The house was fine for our needs. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen had all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy
Very cute and cozy house in a nice neighborhood for a vacation get away. Correspondence with Mary was pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Johan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lower township home
The place is kinda dark inside. Much smaller than the pictures show. Nearby beach is not so nice. The beach at cape may and wildwood is really good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big yard by the bay
My partner and I had a really nice weekend at this house! The yard and patio are lovely we spent a lot of time watching the local bunnies and wildlife. The house was very clean and Mary is very communicative. The location by the bay is really nice especially for the sunset and you can get a lot of what you need at CVS and Wawa nearby. The appliances and outdoor furniture could use updating but that certainly didn’t take away from our lovely long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S., Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Mary was extremely responsive and we enjoyed our stay. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Very clean- amazing location just a few steps to bay access- lots of conveniences such as washer and dryer, Keurig, yard for dogs that we would not have gotten from a hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

miguel z.

Liked: Cleanliness
great time
will be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bay experience
We had a nice time. Close to lovely bay beach and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020