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Stand-alone cottage, ocean view, seconds to beach, and short walk to downtown!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Cape May Beach
    3 min walk
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    3 min walk
  • Colonial House
    8 min walk
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Cape May

Cape May Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape May Historic District cottage, you'll find Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Beach Ave and Cape May Convention Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 3 min walk
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 3 min walk
  • Washington Street Mall - 8 min walk
  • Sunset Beach - 10 min drive
  • Poverty Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬9 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.

Stand-alone cottage, ocean view, seconds to beach, and short walk to downtown!

BRAND NEW TO VRBO! SUMMER 2021 UPDATE: KITCHEN, LIVING AREA, AND BATHROOM ARE COMPLETELY RENOVATED! INSIDE PICTURES ARE EITHER FROM LAST YEAR OR CONTRACTOR RENDERINGS WHILE THE COTTAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

The Blue Whale Cottage (circa 1872) is centrally located just one block from the beach and is less than a 10-minute walk to Cape May’s Washington Street Mall. The amazing location makes enjoying the beach, grabbing a morning cup of coffee, or dining at one of Cape May’s restaurants all that more enjoyable of an experience.

The Cottage is a separate building located behind the main house and includes ocean views from the living room window. The recently updated kitchen has brand new cabinets, appliances, granite countertops, and built-in breakfast bar overlooking the living room. When you’re not busy enjoying downtown Cape May, relax in your recently refinished living room boasting a 65” TV with Hulu, Hulu Live, Netflix and a blazing fast mesh Wi-Fi.

The Cottage has two bedrooms and one recently renovated bathroom. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and 42” TV while the middle bedroom has twin sized bunk beds. There is also a queen-sized sofa bed in the living room. The renovated bathroom includes a beautifully tile finished bathtub/shower. The mattresses are encased in protective coverings, and guests are required to bring blankets, bedding, and linens.

Property manager

Andy Rosenberger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Stand-alone cottage, ocean view, seconds to beach, and short walk to downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice place to stay. Close to everything,would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach cottage!
Super close to the beach, restaurants, shopping. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marek W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, and very pleasant property
An outstanding location and very pleasant property to stay at!! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for small family
Perfect spot for a small family everything you need and in the middle of all that any family would want to do . Blue whale always my first choice …
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
Everything about this place was perfect. The location to the beach and shops is very convenient. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed to cook a family meal when we did not feel like venturing out. Would definitely book again if the chance arises.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location
It worked for us, a family of four with a teen and a preteen. The location was excellent, in spite of the cottage being located in the back of a lot surrounded by other buildings. It was very nicely renovated, kitchen, bathroom, big TVs. The space is very small. The 2nd bedroom with bunk beds is the size of a walk-in closet. The main bedroom is a little tight and the washer and dryer are located there. But for a budget stay in a great beach town, close to everything you'd want to do and see, this works.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Aubrey A.

Good location with limitations.
We’ve been going to Cape May annually as a family for 5 years. We’ve tried places all together and as we’ve grown, separate spots to accommodate the kids schedules. This looked affordable and well located. It turned out we’d need to stay in the same room as our toddler (not ideal but do-able). End of season, but rugs and furniture were especially dirty. The real kicker however was simply lack of maintenance (awareness?) - a floor level electrical plug hung out of the wall and all three air conditioners had significant mold (and tissues for insulation). We couldn’t even run the AC the first night/ next day as a result. They were replaced the next afternoon (and old rusted out unit left right outside the cottage) but damage was done. Left a night early due to a storm so two of our five days were a bit of a bust. Cottage is located at the end of a walkway that flooded and past the garbage storage for all the other units in the main house. Just not worth what we paid.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Totally updated and very clean super cute cottage with deck. gas stove, microwave dishwasher, washer and dryer. Perfect for 2 or 3 adults, a little tight for any more people. Perfect location close walk to beach and Washington mall. Will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little gem
Beautiful little cottage, full kitchen etc. close to beach…. Just fyi for people with disabilities- the only access is up the outside stairs. Must park on street- which was a challenge the first day. Cape May is a popular place! It was beautiful though. I would stay at the Cottage again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Location was ideal for walking to everywhere around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage by the beach
I was attending a workshop nearby and wanted a place where my family could feel at home while I was not with them, but still wanted to be close and had a specific budget. This place was charming, located close to the beach and all kinds of other attractions, and felt cozy. My son loved the bunk bed! Communication with the property owner was great, I couldn't have asked for a better experience in Cape May!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Convenient
My husband and I spent a few days in Cape May for the fall bird migration and this cozy cottage met our needs beautifully. We loved that it was only a block from the beach making it easy to get up to watch the sunrise over the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape May Wedding
Short but nice stay. We did notice linens and towels were not provided but we worked it out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't beat it!
We enjoyed our stay. The location is pristine, being that it's a short walk to downtown and all major attractions in the area. Parking wasn't a problem, but I could see how during the season it could be. There is nothing serious about the property that would change my mind to settle anything less than a 5-star rating. Although some of the repairs the contractor did were a little careless, that's not the point. This property is IDEAL for small families for a nice get-away to Cape May, and Andrew was the best host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Meaghann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
renovations are very nice
This property met our needs as a family of 3, with our son being a sound sleeper. The two bedrooms seem very old, and you have to walk through the bedroom with bunk beds (which is extremely small) to get to the master bedroom from the living area. So, if you do not have sound sleepers, this is not exactly convenient. The renovated areas are very nice, and it's a very short walk to the beach and restaurants/shops, which is very convenient. The outside shower did not work while we were there, which was a bummer but not a huge deal since there was a hose to rinse off. Andy was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021