Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district

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Horse & carriage tours clip clop up historic Hughes Street every day.

Front porch, rocking chairs, and pretty yard to enjoy a perfect Cape May day.

From front porch rockers watch the horse & buggies and sunset.

Private parking for 3 cars — a BIG convenience when town is full!

A special guest painted our home as a gift to our family

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cape May, NJ

Cape May Convention Hall6 min walk
Washington Street Mall7 min walk
Poverty Beach9 min walk
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Outdoor shower

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

An original Cape May vacation home in the heart of the Cape May's victorian district, tucked away on Hughes St., on Cape May's oldest residential street.

You'll be walking distance to everything that makes Cape May special including:
• Cape May's world class beaches
• Town center shopping
• South Jersey's top restaurants

The Longfellow House makes for the perfect family and friends vacation, family reunion, weekend getaway, or corporate retreat. And we're pet friendly! The only guest house of our size in the victorian district that allows fury family members.

In our family since 1851, this historic vacation home combines old world Cape May charm with modern comfort and amenities, and soul calming privacy, so your family can enjoy a truly unique Cape May experience together.

Key House Features:

— Absolute perfect location
— Central to the historic district, beaches, shopping & restaurants
— Private, quite neighborhood on one way street
— Bright, charming accommodations with plenty of room
— Sleeps up to16
— Air Conditioning in all bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout house
— Newly full AC coverage on the first floor of main house
— 3 Car Private Parking (important during busy seasons)
— Hi speed wireless internet
— Kid friendly
— Dog friendly, cats too! (additional fee)
— Front and back yards (great for kids and pets)
— Optional 1st floor apartment suite for elderly parents and guests with special needs (additional fee)

Additional benefits:

— Separate living & family rooms
— Front porch west facing, with classic rocking chairs overlooking the street
— From porch you'll watch horse and carriage tours clip clop up historic Hughes St.
— Private rear deck with cantina style lights, large picnic table, adirondack chairs, canvas umbrella, gas grill and direct connection to the kitchen
— WIFI hi-speed internet access
— Family room features 60 inch HD Smart TV, DVDs, and HDMI connections for Xbox
— Smart TV & Xfinity entertainment setup
— AC units in all bedrooms
— Outdoor “after beach" shower

Extra Beach Goodies included:
— 5 complimentary commercial beach tags
— Beach Box with secure lock on the beach (you can leave your items there during your stay so you don't have to carry every day)
— Beach Chairs stocked in beach box

Property manager

Michael or Alix

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We're family friendly, so kids are included!

Events

No events allowed

We're not set up to accommodate large gatherings.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Limits on pet size + breed. Owner will confirm.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed inside house or on property.

Guests must put out on street Trash and Recycle bins Monday evening, for Tuesday pickup.

Furniture: Do not move in the house or on the decks to different locations.

Cable TV: If tenant reconfigures any TV or cable box, to work with their digital device, everything must be returned to original settings & operation.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: We're not set up to accommodate large gatherings.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this guesthouse is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park are popular area attractions. Raging Waters Water Park and Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk
Cape May Beach - 6 min walk
Washington Street Mall - 7 min walk
Poverty Beach - 9 min walk
Sunset Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Taco Caballito Tequileria - 9 min walk
Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - 9 min walk
Delaney's - 9 min walk
Out There Coffee - 9 min walk
The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district located?

With direct access to the beach, this Cape May guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Poverty Beach and Cape May City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

24 Apr 2024

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

Another Great Year

This our 3rd year at Longfellow House and it was, as always, a fantastic place to settle in for the weekend. The house is cozy and comfortable. The lovely weather made for some nice calm times on the porch and a good place to rest after all the shopping! Can’t wait til next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

12 Apr 2024

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

Lovely Birthday Weekend Getaway

This was the first time staying at the Longfellow property. First, the location is AMAZING!! We also loved how the family showcased the house's history throughout - you can feel the love throughout. Michael and Alix were incredible and accommodating, making our stay seamless and relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

6 Dec 2023

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

Christmas in Cape May

Our family had a wonderful long weekend in Cape May to bring in The Christmas season with the beautiful lights and parade. Longfellow house was in a great location and our host made our stay perfect with all the amenities that were included! The house accommodated all of us quite comfortably! Thanks for the memories ❤️💚🎄

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

8 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful home in a great location

Wonderful home that had everything we needed for a family get away! Michael was prompt on all aspects of booking and gave us great information on things to do in Cape May. Went above and beyond to ensure we had a fun stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

4 Oct 2023

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

The best house!

Michael was an amazing host, who was SO helpful and SO kind!! The house was clean and fully ready when we got there and he answered any questions we had right away. The house was even more spacious than I realized! What a truly great experience. Would recommend 100x over!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023