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Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with in-room kitchens

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A wide sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear blue sky, and a house with a balcony on the right.
A house with a covered patio, surrounded by dense greenery and white flowering bushes.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with bar stools, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Villas, NJ
  • Place, beach near Shorebirds Tolz Beach Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape May Point State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Villas

On the beach.You'll find Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and Cape May Point State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Cape May Terminal is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cape May Winery is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Shorebirds Tolz Beach Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape May Point State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cape May Beach - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wing It - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bayshore Bagel & Coffee Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Casa Mia - ‬3 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.

Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.

Shady Arbor: Your Mountain House at the Beach!

Relaxation Awaits!
Discover a unique shore retreat with everything you need for a fun and memorable vacation. A true 5-star property...

Indoors: A spectacular open concept floor plan, stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings make this a one of a kind vacation home!

Outdoors, Enjoy 2 kayaks, a paddle board, bikes, a fire pit, a lighted gazebo, ponds, and an expansive deck for outdoor dining, grilling, and lounging—all nestled on a massive and secluded wooded lot, just a 5-minute walk to the bay beach.

This house is great for sun lovers, shade dwellers, and everyone in between. It's like two vacations for the price of one...! :-)
Discount for 7 night stays.

Upfront Note:
1). For this property there is a $100 DOG FEE for dog #1,
+ $50 for dog #2..

2). YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS & TOWELS.

The Space:
* Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, a sleeping loft, sofa & TV entertainment area, and full bath.
* Downstairs: Master suite with King bed +
oversized jacuzzi soaking tub with bath salts
* Twin bedroom off of master suite, and lovely sunroom with stove.
* Giant great room with fireplace and comfy couches to lounge and relax.
* With 3 separate living areas, everyone can hang out and not feel crowded!
* Fully stocked kitchen.
* Portacrib & high chair.
* Games, books, DVDs, record player with classic vinyl, more books.
* Accommodates 1-2 families with 2-zone central air for hot days.
* Private outdoor shower with hot & cold water.
* First floor master also makes Shady Arbor a quiet get-away for just one couple!


Outdoor Fun:
* Bay beach (5-minute walk): Dog-friendly, perfect for kids, and sensational sunsets.
* Cox Hall Nature Preserve (1 block away): 50 acres of trails and a stocked fishing pond.
* Bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and 6 Cape May beach tags included. Also lots of beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, boogie boards and wagon!
* Huge wooded lot perfect for sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows.
* 5 minutes to public pickleball courts!

Nearby Adventures:
* 10-minute drive to Cape May for big waves, fine dining, and Victorian charm.
* The Wildwoods (20 mins): Boardwalk, amusement parks, and fireworks.


Perfect for Any Season:
* Summer: Sun-filled days and shady relaxing evenings.
* Fall: Crisp weather and peaceful beaches.
* Winter: Cape May transforms into a magical Victorian Christmas Village. Shady Arbor fully decorated!
* Spring: Get a jump on your summer fun at lower rates.

Key Info:
* Sleeps up to 12 guests. (sorry, no HS proms or Senior weeks).
* Dog Fee ($100 - 1st dog, $50 for 2nd dog.. due when booking).
* Hosts are very responsive.

NOTE: !! Sheets and towels are not provided !!

Book Your Stay Today!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Run and empty dishwasher
Clean outside grill
Fold blankets and put at bottom of bed
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Gateway 26 Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. to downtown Villas?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Villas.

Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and home! Super relaxing trip! It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property that was spacious enough for five couples and a single friend. Super close to the bay beach and had an awesome stacked shed full of things to do on the beach and otherwise. Really cool amenities outside as well. Hosts were communicative and friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental! The hosts were very accommodating and got right back to us when we had questions. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area! House has a nice layout for entertaining.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cool place to stay right near the bay shore. We stayed in the winter so didn't get to experience the beach or the water, but the house was great. Really comfortable and close enough to everything Cape May has to offer. The hosts were very responsive and all information needed was provided well in advance of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, peaceful home! If we could give it 10 stars we would!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience for a relaxing long weekend in Cape May.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay

Awesome place to stay Wonderful and very welcoming house which offers a lot to the renters Will tell my friends about it Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

House was perfect, location was great. WholeFamily had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families!

Had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay! Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at this property. It had everything we were looking for. Many unique rooms and books and crannies with multiple open areas and a kitchen with just the right of separation yet connectedness. Many sleeping areas and beds. Enough for everyone! And we really loved the backyard habitat yard as well with much to explore and do including a gazebo and fire pit. And it was close to everything and walking distance to bay Beach and nature preserve. Hosts were very attentive and responsive. Thankfully they reminded us to provide our own bedsheets and bathroom towels as we would have been underprepared on that front. We may well be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

Beautiful house, lots of room for family !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Tons of space for the family and dogs to enjoy. The fully enclosed and gated balcony was a major bonus with my very excited dogs who ran out the door the minute it was opened. The house is fully stocked with all the appliance and tableware needs. We would definitely book and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with beautiful wrap around porch. Conveniently located to the beach with a short 5 minute walk with very little traffic. Host was very responsive with clear communication. Beach not crowded at all and amazing sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Our entire group had such a great time at this home. The backyard and deck areas felt like an oasis and we loved all the amenities the property offered. Cannot wait to revisit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Retreat

The house was amazing. So many places to sit back and relax and hang out with the family. We enjoyed a walk in the preserve and walks along the beach. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 generations @ Cape May

Great property with lots of outdoor seating in a beautiful, woodsey setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shady Arbor vacation

Close to bay and walking trails. Great location. Cape May beach badges were provided which was a plus. Would recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet place.

Well spotted, clean, comfortable ! Our family appreciated their stay! Beach at max 5 min walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and amenities

We enjoyed our stay. The gazebo was very nice and comfortable. The fire pit was great. The house is clean with plenty of space. The location is excellent with a short walk to the beach for sunset. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Lovely house. Well equipped with everything we needed. Location to both beach and nature preserve was ideal. Jim and Patti responded quickly to questions and were very helpful. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house - walk to Del.bay beach and Cox Nature Preserve

Nice house on wooded lot. Walk/Bike to Cox Nature Preserve and Delaware Bay beach. Nice backyard with grill and fire pit. Everyone enjoyed the house layout and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cape May Weekend

We had an amazing time staying at this beautiful house! Our kids loved playing in the backyard oasis. You can tell the owners are very mindful of families traveling with small children as the house was packed with play costumes on toys. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Birthday Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our birthday weekend getaway. The house was just as advertised, in a great location, lots of room for our extended family. Easy walk to the bay and a short drive to the ocean. Jim and Patti were very responsive. We would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house!

Very much enjoyed our vacation! The weather wasn’t great, but the house made it a good trip. Very well-stocked with everything you would need. Bikes were great and in really good shape. The wrap around deck was also wonderful to have! Thanks so much to the owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023