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Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat!

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Dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat!

Relax in this historic Cape May retreat on iconic tree-lined Washinton St. on a large sunlit enclosed porch with wall-to-wall windows watching vacationers and locals stroll by. Enjoy a meal with friends at the dining table or a cup of coffee at the breakfast bar looking out through the equally sunlit kitchen windows. Walls of windows brighten the large family room with nautical decor and comfy sofa with a pull-out queen bed. The retreat comes ready with sheets and Turkish towels. Two full baths, recently renovated, have large walk-in showers. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom for convenience and privacy. Located just 3 blocks from the Washington Inn and other signature Cape May eats! Washington Street Mall is located just 5 short blocks away where you can shop, dine, or enjoy a cocktail in the Brown Room at Congress Hall. Looking for adventure, grab a house bike and a beach towel and head to Madison Ave Beach, less than one mile away! Sit and relax the day away or head to Grant Street beach or the Cove to catch some waves! Had enough of the beach? Grab your tennis racket and check out the Physick Estate, or call the Cape May Free ride to visit one of Cape May’s amazing winery’s. If you like to fish, you’re in the right spot with local charters or take a booze cruise on the Tiny Tiki out of South Jersey Marina! In Cape May, you can do nothing at all, but there will never be nothing to do!

Have a larger party and need more space? Check out our other two rentals at this location as well. The Flybridge Vrbo 2702163 and The Crew Quarters Vrbo 2709526. Interested in renting the entire house, please check availability for those property ID's. Home is 5 bed, 5 bath home with Queen bed on third floor bonus room. Entire home can sleep a maximum of 16 with two pull outs.

Property manager

Gina Milner

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cape May Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cape May Winery - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sunset Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Bones Backwater Grille - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat! located?

Located in the heart of Cape May, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, Washington Street Mall, and Cape May Beach. Emlen Physick Estate and Colonial House are also within 15 minutes.

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Bright and cheerful! Windows surround this historic Cape May retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Spent a lovely weekend at The Starboard. It was hard to get out of the amazingly comfortable bed, but when I did I found myself in the ideal location to walk everywhere I wanted to go in Cape May. Gina was great to work with, check-in was easy-peasy, and the accommodation was super cute. Treat yourself to a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Cute and comfy rental, walkable to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

This place was great. Location is perfect for everything. Host was a pleasure
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10

Gina was attentive and her home was great!!! Highly recommend staying here if in Cape May !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

The place was very clean and the location was nice. About a 15 minute walk away from downtown Cape May.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We had a great week in beautiful Cape May! The home was spotless, comfortable, and in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

We stayed for 5 days and enjoyed every one. Our home was comfortable for four adults and conveniently located. Gina made the whole process easy. The backyard was so lovely especially when the lights came on at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

A very comfortable house, convenient to everything we wanted to do — beaches, shopping, restaurants, and even a playground for our young child. A lovely tree-lined, shady street, reminiscent of Cape May’s golden days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We loved our stay in Gina's lovely house. We especially loved eating in the dining room looking out the wall of windows. The house was well furnished and very warm and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

We loved the apartment - it was perfect for the three of us. The place was clean and well decorated and in a lovely neighborhood. Gina was very responsive and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Very nice homey rental. Close to a lot of fun things to do…. Shopping, great food choices and close to the beach and lighthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10

What a cute place and had everything we needed! We stayed here with two young adult children. Very clean, nice towels, comfy beds. Loved the open feel with lots of windows in the dining/sunroom area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Thank you for allowing me a weeks stay, in your lovely home. Everything was wonderful! The location was convenient for traveling into and out of town, yet far enough away, that you experienced great peace and quiet. I recommend your home to others needing a place to stay if coming to Cape May, N.J. Thank you again, Michelle S. Malvern, PA
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Quiet, clean, comfortable. Nice walk to beach and shopping. Tucked into a great neighborhood. Cozy and clean property with all amenities included. Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

What a beautiful house! All of the beds were amazingly comfortable. It was also nice to have a washer and dryer. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

The proberty is like a resort! 5 stars!! It is on a quiet, beautiful street of single family homes. It has all the amenities, from complete kitchen utensils to a full array of bikes. Everything is very clean and in working order. The beds, pillows, and sofa are very comfortable and the linens are of high quality. We were also very impressed by the various outside gathering areas! Most importantly is that the owner is very responsive and punctual!. We so enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

It is a great location, perfectly situated for a nice walk into town or a short drive to other Cape May attractions. It was the perfect-sized space for our little group. If I had to make any suggestions, it would be lamps...both in the living room and the bedrooms. Other than that, great communication from the owner. We didn't make use of some of the other amenities available, but I will say it was nice not having to pack towels and linens for a trip to the shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The Starboard is a nice house located close to everything important in Cape May. The owner responded to my questions promptly which I find important. Everything worked just fine and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We had a great weekend in Cape May. The size of the home was perfect for our family of 5 with 3 little kids. We had everything we needed for a great weekend. Loved having coffee in the morning and our meals in the sunroom. It was easy to get to all locations in Cape May.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this inviting property located in a well-established and historic section of Cape May. The common areas of the unit were bright and airy with a great beachy feel. The bedrooms were quite comfortable for our family. The outdoor area in the back was great for relaxing with a glass of wine after a day at the beach. Overall, a wonderful beach retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

Made our wedding weekend a special event.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The unit was bright and sunny and very quaint. We really enjoyed our stay. The steps into the unit were a little awkward and steep which made it a little tricky for one member of our family. Despite that, we would rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Quiet place about a mile from the beach & almost a mile to the mall. At least four of the bicycles are partly broken or problematic in some way, so bring your own or prepare to walk. We walked a lot & it was fine. The window AC units worked great & the house stays reasonably cool throughout the day even without them. Bathroom & showers were great, WiFi worked well, and kitchen appliances were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

My partner and I were so impressed with this cute, clean home! All the original charm has been carefully preserved but it still felt modern and cozy. It's a pleasant walk to Washington Street Mall under shady trees and along pretty houses and gardens. Getting to the beach from this location was really easy, and the owners provide bicycles to make it even easier, as well as some beach gear. There were plenty of towels and nice touches like throw blankets to help you feel right at home. The owners were really nice and easy to get in touch with. They were extremely gracious and made everything easy. Really enjoyed our stay in this perfectly located, sweet and cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful time staying at you 1st floor unit. Five of us had a great time shopping and eating weekend in Cape May. The house was so very nice, lots of character, the backyard was wonderful for happy hours, and the place was neat and clean. Really like the linens being included also. Thank you for being such a gracious host and for quickly responding to our questions. We will hopefully return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022