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The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

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Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

The Whaler’s Cottage is one of the early houses built in Cape May. It is a four bedroom, two and a half bathroom single family home located on Corgie Street in the heart of The Historic District. Perfect location to walk to all that Cape May has to offer. 5 Minutes to Town Center, 10 Minutes to Beach, 1 Block to Cape May Tennis Club, Park and Museum. Every square foot of this property was lovingly restored , this home boasts luxury upgrades top to bottom and offers the perfect platform for entertaining your large group for vacation. The first floor is open concept with the Original 1870 Sunroom flowing into a large Family room w/ 70” Intelligent Flatscreen TV with Cable. Family room flows into a fully equipped kitchen w/ a 6 burner gas range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal and built in benched dining area that seats 10. Off the Kitchen is a Mud room w/ Washer Dryer and a spacious 1/2 bathroom. A master bedroom w/King Bed and 36” Flatsreen TV is also located on the first floor with a private attached bathroom. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms; One King room w/ 36” Flatscreen, one Full Room, one Room with Bunk beds and a full bed along with a luxury bathroom that offers a stand up shower and a soaking tub. The third level is a renovated loft kids paradise w/ refinished original floors two twin beds and a 50 “ Intelligent Flatscreen TV for Gaming or watching movies. Cool decorating is abound as collectable brand pieces from the likes of Campbell Soup, CocaCola and JNJ mix with older pieces from the original whalers of Cape May against the back drop of a luxury home. Outside the home has an outdoor shower, Gas Grill and a patio for your outdoor enjoyment. A spacious Shed will store you’re bikes and beach chairs. Driveway can fit 4 cars with one additional street parking spot. Hardwood Floors, Central AC, Wifi and Cable throughout! This home comfortably sleeps 10 people. Note we do not provide linens and towels - which are required for all guests who sleep in our beds for the courtesy of the next guest. We will start the season with 8 beach tags. These are not an inclusive amenity but available for your use . If you lose a tag please buy a new season pass as a courtesy to the next guest. We will not replace tags during the season. Honor system please:)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,870 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Yes

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 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

Property is also known as

Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Historic District House
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Cape May Historic District
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Historic District
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Historic District House
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Cape May Historic District
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Historic District House
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Cape May Historic District
Whalers Cottage Completely Renovated Historic District

About the neighborhood

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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape May Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Poverty Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emlen Physick Estate, Washington Street Mall, and Cape May Beach. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Colonial House are also within 10 minutes.

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The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

3rd Christmas/New Year’s stay

This is my family’s 3rd time staying here. We really enjoy the house and the location in Cape May. A simple walk to the mall and beach from the house. Very clean and organized home. 5 bedrooms including the 3rd floor if you need. Obviously we enjoy since we come back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

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

Siblings Retreat 2024

House was very clean and excellent location: quick walk to town and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Whalers Cottage

Beautiful cottage with a great mix of character and modern amenities. Quiet neighborhood and at the same time easy walk to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Annual Cape May trip

Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne k.

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

Getaway with friends

Came to Cape May for relaxed weekend with friends. House met all our needs. First floor layout is perfect for gathering. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very spacious. Will definitely look again to this property for a summer rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie O.

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

Cape May Fun

We had a nice week. The home is in a good location; close to the beach; a park where we took our grandchildren; shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay! Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

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

Birthday Celebration

Everyone was impressed with the cleanliness of the house. The house was decorated tastefully with antique tins that brought us all back to the good old days. The location was convenient for walking to shopping and restaurants. The house was roomy with plenty of beds, bathrooms and large tv with a great picture, as well internet service. Would definitely rent again..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F C.

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

Consistently great!

Yet another fantastic week at The Whaler’s Cottage. Clean, plenty of room, wonderfully themed, big TV, walking distance to shops and restaurants and also the beach. Very comfortable beds. Owners were once again an absolute pleasure to communicate with. We’ll be booking our stay for next year soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Corriveau P.

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

Comfortable and close to all

Just a few friends looking for a nice location to hang out and have things to do and places to be. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

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

Great hideaway in Cape May

Great spot for friends and family down for Memorial Day Weekend. Great house with plenty of room and very responsive host. Close to the Mall without having to be right in it. Best of both worlds!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Perfect place

We had 10 people for a birthday celebration. The house was beautiful and easily accommodated our group. The location is great for walking to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice comfortable house

Property very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Great house and great communication!

Great house and great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Positive Experience

The house is centrally located, and even bigger than it appears in photos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Cute Cape May vacation house

Perfect for families. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Springtime Family Get Together

We had an absolutely wonderful time at your beautiful home. The location was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie B., Aberdeen NJ

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

Perfect place for a girls weekend

It was the perfect house for our girls weekend. Very happy with the place and location. I would highly recommend staying here and would if i make another trip back to Cape May. It was only a short walk to Washington Street Mall and Congress Hall as well as the Trolley rides.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni R.

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

Great Cape May getaway

Our 2 families stayed at the Whaler Cottage comfortably. We were 10 people ranging from 16-50 years old and all loved the accommodations and location. House was perfectly equipped from kitchen to beach supplies. We would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

2 Year at Christmas Time

Really enjoyed staying here. 2nd straight year at this home to enjoy Christmas in Cape May. Easy walk to everything. Lots of room / multiple bedrooms . Very clean and enjoyable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F C., Vestal, NY

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

Another great stay at The Whaler’s Cottage

My family loves coming back every year. Clean, plenty of room, nicely decorated, quiet street, and great customer service by the owners Scott and Rhonda. We love using the complimentary bikes in the shed too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Cute cottage in a great location

Charming, well-equipped cottage on a quiet street. We walked to the beach each day (took about 15 minutes.) Very close to town and a great park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Cape May Xmas '23

The owners have done a fabulous job in renovating this property,yet not losing the historic charm. Plenty of space, all updated baths, kitchen, modern appliances - anything you can think of was in this property. Location was fabulous for our annual Christmas stay and proximity to events, shopping and parade was perfect. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Wonderful cottage!

We had a wonderful visit in Cape May at The Whaler's Cottage. It's adorable with fun decorations in every corner. It was perfect for our family. The outside shower, kid's loft, and sun porch were highlights of the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reno N.

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

Lovely

Lovely home in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023