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Classic Cape Bungalow On Idaho Ave - A Short 3 Block Stroll to the Shore

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Exterior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs / Master

1 Double Bed

Upstairs 1st Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Cape Bungalow On Idaho Ave - A Short 3 Block Stroll to the Shore

Summer Vacation or Winter Getaway this Place will surely make you fall in love with Cape May — Just Three blocks back from Ocean Drive on Idaho Avenue is where you’ll find this classic Cape May Bungalow.The house has Everything any family or couple would need for a week in the Summer of a Romantic Winter Getaway. Fully redone by the hands of one very special Brother and My husband, not to mention a Brand new kitchen, free Wi-Fi…Washer / Dryer, ..... Too many amenities to list!

Towels, Linens, and beach gear are not included. We've outsourced to the best Linen Co in Cape May. You'll need to call Linen Ladies, there number can be found and your order can be placed online -they drop off all the required linens you'd like the day you arrive, and pick them all up the day you leave.

Alternatively, You can always bring your own from Home.~~!!!!

Property manager

John Taylor Bard
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
200 dollar per Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Please leave it as close to how you found it as we can be charged extra cleaning fees -
Refer to rules for Recycling in pic from website. Message us if you have any questions. Fees if the recycle and trash are mixed.
Remove all food items from fridge before leaving. Fill and run dishwasher before leaving, and start any used linens from the house in the washer.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this holiday home is on the beach. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach. Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Poverty Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 12 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Bones Backwater Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪C-View Inn - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Cape Bungalow On Idaho Ave - A Short 3 Block Stroll to the Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Cape Bungalow On Idaho Ave - A Short 3 Block Stroll to the Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Cape Bungalow On Idaho Ave - A Short 3 Block Stroll to the Shore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Cape Bungalow On Idaho Ave - A Short 3 Block Stroll to the Shore located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape May holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Beach Ave and Cape May Beach. Cape Island Marina and Nature Center of Cape May are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

It was clean and tidy,well equipted ,nice neighborhood, convenient to everything, as expected, relaxing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

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

Winter Getaway

We've vacationed in Cape May for decades and even visited the town in winter but never stayed there for a few days. This location was an easy walk down to the beach with our little Cavalier and the drive into town was only a few minutes. There was plenty to do in town but we were also cozy at home playing board games at the kitchen table. It's hard to plan something with your adult children but this was the perfect place to reconnect and still have space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Peaceful Stay

Nice setting
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Milford, NJ, USA

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

Perfect location and a wonderful backyard!

Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karim l.

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

Nice backyard, few blocks from the beach.

Solid home in a great, quiet part of town. The home provided everything we needed for us as a family with 2 young children. Quaint backyard was a nice place to hang in the evening after spending all day at the beach (few blocks away). Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a family gathering in a quieter part of town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R., Macungie, PA, USA

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

Great place to feel like you're part of the neighborhood.

A last minute decision that turned out to be one of our most memorable times in Cape May.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Great spot!

Had a very nice stay in Cape May. Quiet part of island, easy walk to beach. A bit of a walk to shops/restaurants, but doable. We preferred to drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Wonderful stay

A great week in Cape May: perfect location, adorable and practical home, lots of little outdoor spots on the property to enjoy the gorgeous weather, lots of restaurants and the beach down the road. Taylor did a great job w comms and house was spotless
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul P., River Vale, USA

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

Awesome Cape May Charmer!

The property exceeded our expectations. Plenty of areas for sitting and relaxing. Wonderfully thoughtfully decorated. Relaxing out door area, very good location. Hosts are responsive and extremely helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Judy L.

Liked: Check-in, location

Multiple issues

Mouse droppings each morning in kitchen, sink and floor in front of sink. Also noted in closet where trash is. Air conditioners very loud. Lower level bathroom with only shower was very small and toilet very difficult to use. Attempted to use chairs from the garage for beach and they were broken. Photos make rooms look much bigger than they are. Cost was greater than value for where it was located. We have stayed in Cape May more than 30 times over the years and only this time were we as disappointed. Will not return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven F.

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

Charming home...except for mice

Charming house with lovely private backyard. The rooms are somewhat small.Not a big deal for a vacation home But there is also not much storage for clothing.Particularly in the upper bedrooms. There is only one closet in the whole house for hanging clothing and that was mostly filled. We had about twelve inches of closet space for 3 adults. There is the smell of mold on the first floor of the house. On the 3rd day my allergies were beginning to bother me.So this may not be the house for you if you have an allergy to mold. The biggest problem we had is the mice in the home.Every morning I was cleaning droppings off of the floor and the countertops in the kitchen. And occasionally saw critters scamper across the floor even though lights were on. We did not prep food in the home and stored all snacks on containers. Owners definitely need exterminator services.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Cozy and Charming

The house looked exactly as listed. The location is fantastic and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. We enjoyed our stay as it was nice to have the full amenities of being home and cooking the food that we like and prefer to eat. It worked perfectly for our whole family to spend time together. Did want to flag that there is a water leak in the back room leading to the backyard. When it stormed on Friday and Saturday, water was leaking from the lightbulb. Also, we found droppings from what we believe looked like from mice in the closet where the pots and pans are located. My husband discovered it and cleaned it all out. One other detail for future is that the grill looked like it wasn't cleaned in a very long time. We did some cleaning but feel it should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter in preparation for renters to use. Thereafter, those that use it should then clean it after each use which is how it should be. Highly appreciated the responsive of the family to my questions. Using the house to cover the mother's care is a great idea and wish the whole family the very best. Thank you for entrusting in us to stay in your home for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Jo O., Catonsville, MD 21228

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

Wonderfully cozy quiet cottage

This is a perfect cottage for a small family, a friends getaway or a quiet retreat. Although it is small, it is more than adequate. There is a well equiped kitchen, a lovely master suite and plenty of outdoor seating with a front porch and back deck. There is also a sunroom/screened in porch. The cottage is located in a residential section of Cape May away for the touristy area so it is very quiet. Unlike many beach towns in New Jersey, the street is tree lined and the evergreens in the backyard provide privacy. My 86 yr old sister loved sitting on the front porch watching all the people and dogs go by. The beds (mattresses) and pillows were of good quality and comfortable which is at times a rarity at a beach rental. The owner/manager was open to suggestions for improvement ie pegs or hooks to hang clothes, outdoor clothesline. He was very nice to work with since it is his mother's home. Thank you so much, Taylor and Yoko for sharing your very special place with our family. Looking forward to returning!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely Cape May Home!

We stayed at this property for two weeks and it was perfect. Cute and cozy space, but still enough room for a family of four plus a dog. Great yard, great neighborhood, and easy walk to the beach. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Great Time

We had a great time and our 2 and 4 year old girls were easily amused by the 4 different outdoor seating spaces. The covered front porch made a rainy day fun for people watching. Close enough to everything around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joellen V.

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

Great Cape May location!

A short walk to the beach and about a mile walking to downtown, this spot is a great place to enjoy all Cape May has to offer. Come here if you are looking for a charming house on a tree-lined street with lovely spots to relax out front and in back. We ate most of our dinners outside at the picnic table taking out food from Cape May’s great spots. Thanks for hosting us Taylor and Yuko!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Fabulous!!

Had a fantastic time! Super clean and close the the beach and shops!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mara K.

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

Was nice

Property was overall clean and just on the nice border between nice and just not updated enough to be ok. The freezer does not make ice. There is an ice maker separate but it is moldy and disgusting and not cleanable so we couldn’t use it. Owners were very responsive and nice and helpful. Place is very small, but location is wonderful- just a short walk to beach. You should bring your own sheets and towels and pillows. There are no written instructions on what shape to leave the place in so we just did our best (similar to what I’ve done at other vrbo properties - dishes in dishwasher, everything tidied up pretty well and back to where it was when we arrived except for sandy floors ). The cleaners are nasty and yelled at us when they arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Lovely and Peaceful Home

This home was lovely and a pleasure. There were lots of places to sit in the yard and my family and I enjoyed the home very much! Short walk to beach and short drive to center of town. Beach was beautiful!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ann h.

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

Great quiet getaway

Spent a week with my dog on vacation. Nice relaxing quiet area of cape may. 4 blocks to the beach was nice. So many areas for sitting outside and great shade trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Could have been better

The House was very clean; however, there was a musty/mildew smell. There were no pillows which I assume was because of COVID-19 but I would have liked to know about that because we had to go and buy pillows. Also, there were no mats in either bathroom which proved to be a problem when taking showers. The front yard was very overrun with shrubs, a huge tree, etc. so much so that you had to duck when walking to the front door. A branch fell off the tree and missed our car by a couple of inches. We had trouble with the WiFi but that was corrected within an hour or so. The owner is very responsive but he lives a distance away.

8/10 Good

Kathryn S.

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

Great outdoor space and location

The best things about this house were the outdoor space (multiple seating areas, privacy, shaded from the sun) and being just 4 blocks from the beach. However it would be a real squeeze for 6 adults to stay here. We had 4 adults and 1 infant. One of the upstairs bedrooms would be very tight for two adults and their bags for a week. The upstairs bathroom only has a soaking-style claw foot tub so we all showered in the downstairs bath, again that would be a bottleneck for 6 adults. The kitchen only has seating for 4. Yet for only 4 people it seems kind of expensive. Easy and responsive communication with the owner about some small issues.

10/10 Excellent

donna s.

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

Great Cottage!

House was super clean!! So enjoyed the back yard for my little dog and the covered porch! House was fully equipped and had everything you needed!! Will stay here again next year! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leann M.

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

Perfect Spot for a Family Vacation

Taylor was great to work with! He was incredibly responsive every step of the way and made our experience a great one. The home is a charming spot for a family, just a quick walk to the beach and close to all the spots that make Cape May so special. Looking forward to coming back!

About the host

Hosted by John Taylor Bard

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Taylor - I'm originally from Oxford Pennsylvania though Arizona has been my home since 1997 and I absolutely love it! Cooking, gardening and reading are just a few of my favorite things to do in my spare time. I love to travel and am very friendly and personable and enjoy meeting new people from all over the United States and beyond. With that said, hosting is something I enjoy very much :)

Motto: " Live for today, Plan for tomorrow, and Learn from Yesterday"


Yuko - Born and raised in Japan until Junior High, went to High school and college in Tucson Az. Just started my apt in Fukuoka as rental , for I plan on returning to Arizona here in the near future, though Fukuoka will always be "home". Keeping my place there keeps me connected for when I return, Which will be 2-3 times annually. Very much a people person, and this Vacation Rental has been rather fun..:)

Together - We make a great team and We look forward to meeting more people via VRBO

Why they chose this property

It has been in the family for Years, My Mothers place to find solace after practicing. Now, that her kids are grown and she's not able to make it as much, she wants to see other families make the memories she had in Classic Cape May . Located just 3 blocks back from Ocean Drive on Idaho Ave, this place is truly a " Classic Cape Bungalow " .

What makes this property unique

- 3 blocks to the beach.
- Beautifull Sunporch ( with heated floors coming soon )
- Pet friendly
- **Safe, Private and Romantic**

Languages:

English, Spanish, Japanese

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