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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
TV, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

  • 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

Map
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

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

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

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

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

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

Ronda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything about this trip was wonderful. My husband and I celebrated our 10yr wedding anniversary with our 4 adult kids, their significant others, and my 5yr old granddaughter. This cottage was the perfect size! We spent our days at the beach and our nights playing games or at the shops on Washington Street, all within walking distance. We loved the decor!! All the vintage items, the collector tins, Pyrex and Fiesta dishes, Coca Cola...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas family fun weekend
This is the second year the family has spent our Christmas family fun weekend!! We love the house. It’s big enough for all of us and still small enough for us all to be comfortable and not get lost!! It’s at a great location. Close to beach and shopping. If we ever plan another family vacation to the beach this is the place we would stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

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

10/10 Excellent

June Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our girls weekend
There were 5 of us, the Whaler’s Cottage was perfect, comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. We’ll appointed kitchen had everything we needed and a large comfortable living room area gave us a spot to chill. Short walk to shops and restaurants on the mall (less than 10 minutes). Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Short walk to beach, restaurants and shopping! House was clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend getaway! Scott was very prompt with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elaine M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Cluttered and needed cleaning
This place has the potential to be great however there is so much clutter, memorabilia, etc. especially the laundry area, downstairs bath and kitchen which are all very tight spaces. These areas also needed a good cleaning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding guests
Perfect housing for family wedding weekend - even though we didn't get to take in much use of house - it was perfect and we'd love to come back to the charming details of this property !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cape May location! Fun decorations
Really nice, clean and fun Cape May house! Lots of room. Amazing high end stove top / oven. Fun lighting for Christmas. Lots of comfortable beds, great TVs etc. Really good communication from the owner. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara H., Wallkill, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
A beautiful house with lovely common spaces for the family to cook, hang out and chill. Bedrooms are on the small side, which is to be expected from an older/Victorian house, but they were clean/comfortable. The house is filled with lots of charming and interesting old collectibles...Always something interesting to look at. AC worked well for interior comfort. We enjoyed the small backyard and adirondack chairs in the front of the house. The house location is excellent...Walking or biking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach and on a quaint, quiet street 1 block from a park. The park was a perfect place for my teen son to play pick up basketball games with other kids in the area. Scott and his partner were super communicative and responsive hosts and were a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023