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Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8

Family-friendly stay near Cape May Beach

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, jetted tub, hair dryer, soap
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Cape May

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Cape May vacation home, you'll find Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Emlen Physick Estate. Also, Colonial House is within half a mile (1 km) and Cape May Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emlen Physick Estate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape May Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪C-View Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Bones Backwater Grille - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Pool Bar at The Grand Hotel of Cape May - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8

1139 Washington Street is an historic home which has been totally renovated into an extraordinary gem with luxurious amenities, located in the prime location of Historic Cape May on a beautiful tree lined street. Walk between the white picket fence, and step up onto the blue stone entryway as you enter this breathtaking retreat! From the richness of the mill work, recessed lighting with dimmers, shutters, wainscoting and Brazilian hard wood flooring and many luxurious amenities; this house will satisfy your senses and set an ambiance for a great summer vacation, weekend getaway or Christmas in Cape May!

An open floor plan includes the living room area, a dining area and a Chef's gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is surrounded by quality custom knotted cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops with a large island that includes built-in wine and beverage coolers as well as microwave and convection oven, it will be a delightful experience for family and guests. The kitchen includes top of the line appliances - Wolf stove with pot filler faucet, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator with 2 separate areas for freezer space and a water purifier both hot and cold attached to the farm sink. The living room includes a 50” UHD Smart TV.

This property has sleeping for 8 in total. The first floor contains 2 bedrooms. Enjoy the first bedroom designed for comfortable luxury with a king bed. The 2nd bedroom is designed for comfort and privacy, fitted with a queen bed. The first floor also has a Spa-like bathroom with a rain head shower and stone tiling inside the shower. Enter upstairs to find an extraordinary space which includes sleeping for 4 or a large master suite. Breeze into the sumptuous Master bedroom with a Juliette-style balcony overlooking greenery outside. A flexible sleeping arrangement for two additional persons in this area (two twin beds) beds.

The Historic Emlin Physick Estate, Historic Cape May Tennis Club and The Washington Inn for fine dining are a short stroll away. 15-minute walk to the beach and to town.

List of amenities includes the following:

The kitchen includes top of the line appliances and cooking equipment:
- Wolf stove & oven with pot filler faucet,
- Bosch dishwasher
- Subzero refrigerator with 2 separate areas for freezer space
- Built-in wine cooler
- Built-in beverage cooler
- Microwave/convection oven
- Water purifier both hot and cold attached to the farm sink.
- Table setting for 8,
- Beverage, wine & beer glasses
- Wine bottle opener
- Coffee mugs
- 1 automatic coffee maker, tea pot, 1 French press & coffee bean grinder
- Blender
- Lobster pot
- Cleaners, disinfectant and trash bags
- Laundry room adjacent to kitchen, stocked with hypoallergenic detergent

3 bedrooms, 5 beds with sleeping for 8 in total:
- Bedroom # 1: 1st floor with King bed
- Bedroom # 2: 1st floor with Queen bed
- Bedroom # 3: 2nd floor suite with King bed and 2 twin beds

2 full indoor bathrooms plus 1 outdoor shower
- 1st floor spa bathroom with a rain head shower and stone tiling inside the shower
- 2nd floor spa bathroom includes an air tub with jets
- Robern Cabinets with outlets, mirror, LED lighting, night light and sea glass sink
- Toilet paper and hand soap stocked
- An outdoor shower for convenient beach clean-up and extra shower capacity

Security, Safety and Comfort amenities
- 2 zone air conditioning & heating (HVAC)
- HVAC Air filters rated to filter pollen and dust
- 2 Nest smart thermostats
- Smart Lock with access control (each party has their own code)
- 8 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Fire extinguisher in kitchen
- House cleaning between guests
- Blankets provided

Outdoors:
- Mahogany deck with seating and overhead coverage
- Brick patio with dining table and seating
- Gas grill connected to house gas line

Additional amenities:
- Beach chairs and a beach wagon
- Amenities for children include 2 high chairs, pack n play and a child gate (must request in advance)
- 50” UHD Smart TV in Living Room
- Additional Kitchen TV
- Vacuum cleaner

Bed linens and bath towels can be arranged with the Linen Ladies or bring your own. See the Linen Ladies website for more information and to place an order. https://linenladies.com/

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Linens & towels not provided by owner. If needed go to https://linenladies.com in advance of your stay to order.
Furniture should not be moved. Wifi, cable box and Smart Home devices should not be disconnected or moved.
Clean up messes, dishes, pots/pans. Remove perishables. Put trash/recycling outside and put to curb on designated day. No plastic bags in recycling.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi (10-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Cape May Beach and 10.4 mi (23-min drive) from Wildwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Gateway 26 Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 to downtown Cape May?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Cape May.

Historic Elegantly Modernized Home, Walk to Beach, Shops & Dining, Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Great stay!

The house is beautiful, comfortable, clean, well stocked, and parking was convenient. Overall, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette P.

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

The home is beautiful and very comfortable. They took every effort to make our stay most enjoyable

Communication was easy and never waited for a response from the owner. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent from start to finish. Daniel and his wife are so helpful; happy to provide suggestions and always available. The house is beautiful, cozy and comfortable. The location is a perfect balance of quiet and close to the Cape May “action”!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

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

Wonderful beach vacation

We enjoyed our relaxing week stay. The home was beautiful, comfortable and had everything our family needed to feel at home. The street is pretty and my family was able to safely bike to the beach & walk to the shops. The owners were wonderful. Would stay again if we decide to return to Cape May next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

Gorgeous House

Beautiful house with gorgeous hardwood floors and super comfortable beds. Located perfect distance for a short bike ride to everything. The house is decorated so beautifully with fresh flowers upon arrival. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

Beautiful fall weekend break in Cape May

This was a beautifully clean, comfortable property, just as described, within an absolutely fantastic spa-like shower! The house had everything we needed for four adults and a baby. It was within easy walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and other amenities. We really enjoyed our weekend in Cape May and hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great house

Beautiful house inside and out. The owners are amazing. We will come back every year. Highly recommend this house, just don’t choose our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great Cape May house fully renovated

House was impeccable. Modern, clean and great location. 15 min walk to beach or Washington St mall. Dan was very responsive to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

What a charming Cape May home!

Everything about our stay was really wonderful! The house is more than just a rental - it feels like a home. It is comfortable and beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Both bathrooms were lovely - and we particularly loved the first floor shower (the best rain shower I’ve ever used!). There is a perfect porch off the back of the home overlooking a beautiful garden - it was ideal for relaxing and reading after the beach! There was one reserved parking spot right in front of the house; we had two cars, and we never had a problem finding a spot nearby. The location was convenient to both town and the beach, too! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Igor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very beautiful, with lots of flowers and well maintained. A bit far from the beach but we knew that when renting this property. Washington street is very nice. Two things that need improvement: dishwashed does not work well (we had to clean most dishes manually) and the water pressure in the kitchen sink was extremely low. Very hard to operate at times.Overall a nice stay in Cape May.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Great updates space

We stayed here at the beginning of the summer and really enjoyed it. The home was gorgeous and very clean upon arrival. The upstairs bedroom was large and had several beds and then a small closet like room that had additional twin beds. It was an odd layout but suited us just fine. The yard was gorgeous and the back deck was covered and had a fan and was lovely to sit on in the morning. The only challenge that we had was that it was further away from the beach and shopping area than I wished. And with 2 10-year-olds riding bikes they needed to stick on the sidewalk because the street was busy. The host was extremely gracious and communicative and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann G.

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

Long wedding weekend for my neice

Beautifull weekend, beautiful house Thank you for such a lovely home.We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Cape May

The house was perfect for our needs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Girls Getaway

We loved everything about this house. It was so cute, relaxing, clean, and the house had everything we needed. The owner was so friendly as well. We'd definitely go back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful House.

The property is beautiful, comfortable and very cozy. My family and I absolutely love the house. Highly recommend it. Dan was great and very helpful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great house with an open floor plan

We had a very enjoyable long weekend in Cape May at the property. We all felt comfortable in the house, due to the open layout. We also spread out to the covered deck off the kitchen. The upstairs second bathroom had a large tub instead of shower, but we were ok with that due to the large downstairs bathroom and outdoor shower. Owner was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Lovely stay in Cape May

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This historic home has been beautifully renovated and decorated. Large open first floor great for a family. 2bedrooms downstairs were perfect. Great upstairs open master with 4 twin beds in separate spaces. Only thing that surprised us was that the bathroom upstairs was only accessible near the open master room. Loved the outdoor shower and deck space. 20 min walk to the beach was easy with the cart provided. Thanks for a great stay Dan and all the extra cleaning supplies!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliot W.

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

Fantastic Stay

Property was stunning. The communication and care of the owner made it a relaxing and easy process...even during a tropical storm smack in the middle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect!

We've been coming to Cape May for 15 years & always stay at a different rental house. This was, by far, one of our favorites! House: Beautiful, newly renovated home. We loved the open floor plan on the ground floor. The new kitchen was to die for (so much refrigerator space, and a second drink refrigerator). The walk in shower on the first floor is so luxurious! I was a little concerned about the open floor plan on the second floor, but it was not a problem at all. Two of our kids slept in the single beds in the main area & our au pair slept in the king size bed. Because they went to bed and woke up at different times, it was not an issue at all. Our oldest slept in the separate bedroom on the 2nd floor & loved the independence that room offered. The air conditioning worked really well - which I have often found to be an issue with homes in Cape May. The house is impeccably decorated & clean! Location: We liked that it is a little outside the hustle and bustle of the Washington Square area, yet it's a quick 5 minute bike ride there. There's a cute playground within a 5 minute walk. We also enjoyed walking/biking to the Dry Dock restaurant - which has a variety of food options & ice cream. It has outdoor seating & wasn't too busy, which made us feel safe given our concerns re: COVID. I thought I wouldn't like being so far from the beach, but it was not an issue. We kept all of our beach "stuff" in the car, then just drove to the beach (3-5 mins) when we wanted to go. Way easier than getting 3 kids to walk a few blocks while whining & carrying their stuff. Ha! We found a nice area to park for free at the end of New Jersey Ave where you can just walk onto the beach (it has a handicapped entrance, making it easy to wheel your stuff onto the beach). Parking: The reserved parking space in front of the house was great. Never had to worry about parking. We actually had 4 cars, but had no problem finding street parking within a block for the other 3 cars. Owners: Dan was great! Very communicative & helpful. Always quick to respond by text. We accidentally took home some beach tags (which we mailed back) & also left a purse at the house (which he mailed to us). He was so kind and understanding!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Very Nice

The house is very clean and very nice inside the backyard is beautiful for grilling and eating outside, my family had a lovely time we would definitely recommend it!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

4th of July

This was a great house! We had 4 adults, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is well equipped with all of your essentials to cook and grill at home. There’s also all the essentials for cleaning and laundry. It’s in a convenient location waking or biking to the downtown or to the beach. The yard and outdoor dining was one of our favorite elements to enjoy. Note that there is only one indoor shower (and one outdoor). The 2nd bathroom has a large tub. Not ideal for all adults but we made it work with the outdoor shower, too. Otherwise, this place is a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIC A.

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

Perfect in every way!

Absolutely perfect stay for 4 adults and 3-5 children. Dan (The owner) was very prompt and thorough communicating. 20 mins walk to the beach. We loved every minute and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Nice escape for a quiet break

Lovely house, well maintained and exceptionally clean. Good for quiet families, nice neighbors, close to Wash. St. shops and close enough to quiet beach areas for a 15-20 min easy walk.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki M.

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

Fantastic!

We just got back from a long weekend at this property in Cape May. It was fantastic. The owner was great with communication and the property was wonderful. We had a great time and would definitely be contacting him again when we return to Cape May in the future. The house was beautiful, great location, and the beds were so comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexia B.

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

Charming, convenient and quiet place

Charming, convenient, quiet place for a Summer vacation. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. There were plenty of free parking spots in the street in the month of August. Ground floor is spacious with lots of natural light and some space outdoors. Upstairs is mostly one connected room, with the exception of two twin beds behind closed doors. We definitely recommend it to any larger group of people!