Looking for quiet, quaint, cozy then look no further we got this. Kick back relax enjoy nature/native surroundings. Our cottage has off street parking is located in an ole fishing village as if stepping back in time, Easy peezy floor plan to the master bedroom next to the bathroom walk through open dining and living room to the guest bedroom located at the front. The kitchen fully equipped, a crock pot, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, frig, an island that seats 3 bar stools,plus a dining area seating 4 people and a highchair/crib.. For your comfort/convenience central a/c, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, smoke/carbon detector, first aid kit and fire extinguisher,
We literally are 99 steps to the bay/beach having free parking, no beach tags required and gentle waves for tots. Dogs permitted before 11 and after 4 pm. We are most likely the southerly location having spectacular sunsets/ fewer crowds.
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 you will definitely 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. If you prefer the shore after the Summer, September through December are exciting 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 provides a serene backdrop during bright days. For ALL concerned my yard is partially (sectioned off limits) for wildlife, prickly cactus, bunnies/birds preserving a sanctioned habitat. Guests are restricted in that area, however you are welcome using the rear patio fire pit..and anywhere there isn't active cactus growth.
If you need last minute essentials we are only 10 minuets away for grocery stores, Dollar Store,, Big Lots, Acme and Ship-Rite, Want take out? Try Fish and fancy by local fishermen, eat in or take out plus many ethnic restaurants nearby. Check out the brochures for things to do and see. My favorite beach is in Town-bank approx 15 min drive or next to 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. 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.
We do not supply towels or linens, however we have pillows, top sheet, paper products and soap.