Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Cape May Court House, NJ

Cape May County Zoo6 min drive
Wildwood Boardwalk10 min drive
Stone Harbor Beach11 min drive
Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

There is so much to see and do when staying at the Shell Bay Cottage! The pristine Stone Harbor, Avalon and Wildwood beaches, restaurants and shopping are minutes away. The Cottage is on a bay front street with public water access, the perfect spot to drop a kayak, boat or paddle board! The pier at the end of the street provides great opportunities for birding and crabbing. Within walking distance to 2 golf courses and historic Cape May is a quick 15-20 min drive away. Don’t miss the Cape May County Zoo, which is 5 minutes down the road! This cozy beach cottage is the perfect affordable spot for your shore vacation no matter your interests! We are located near a main road, however, our .25 acre lot is completely fenced in and the backyard dining area has an additional privacy fence for evening dinners and firepit time!

Linens and towels not provided, as is standard for most Jersey shore rentals. Linens and towels can be rented here https://www.linenfairies.com. All TVs have Roku guest mode enabled to allow guests to stream their favorite apps. No Saturday check-ins due to cleaners schedule unless approved by owner on individual booking basis. Thank you for your understanding!

Property manager

Jessica Farrand

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please plan to bring your own linens and towels. or you can set up your own rental here https://----------------

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

About the area

Cape May Court House

Located in Cape May Court House, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wildwood Beach and Sea Isle City Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Splash Zone Water Park and Cape May County Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Cape May Court House, NJ

What's nearby

Cape May County Zoo - 6 min drive
Wildwood Boardwalk - 10 min drive
Wildwood Beach - 10 min drive
Stone Harbor Beach - 11 min drive
Seven Mile Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Coho Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Steve's Cafe 47 - ‬8 min drive
‪Court House Diner Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports located?

Located in the heart of Cape May Court House, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape Regional Health System and Cape May Historical Museum. Cape May County Zoo and Jessie Creek Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cherie S.

22 June 2024

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

Great stay! A real gem!

We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed this property. It is so clean and well stocked! The backyard area is amazing plus there is an outside shower. We loved the convenience of the washer and dryer in the home. It’s comfortable and beautifully decorated in a shore house theme! We will definitely be back! Loved the location and atmosphere of the area!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan C.

12 Apr 2024

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

Nice cottage, very clean

The owners did a great job updating an older property. We were in town visiting family and this was very convenient to everything we wanted to do in Stone Harbor and Avalon. The outdoor shower is fantastic for post-beach! The kitchen is very nicely updated and there are plenty of thoughtful touches. The owners are fantastic about communication and give very clear info about the use of the property while you’re there—much appreciated! Check-in and check-out was incredibly easy. The only drawback is the location, which they are very upfront about. The house is right next to the on and off ramps for the parkway so there is fairly constant noise from that. We travel with white noise machines and small fans, so we were able to sleep once we got used to it. The owners do provide earplugs in a welcome bag (along with a couple of detergent pods, new dish sponge, etc), so again they are very thoughtful!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal s.

15 Oct 2023

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

Great little place!

House was great, clean and location was perfect for us. Had a wedding in the area and we were so happy to be close to everything. Host was very sweet and had great communication from start till end. Thank you for having us, would love to book again during beach season!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john b.

4 Sept 2023

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

Great place

Very convenient place to stay for the local experiences owners were very helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

3 Sept 2023

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay! The location of the house is great super close to Stone Harbor, Cape May and Wildwood. Jessica was great with responding to any questions we had!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

21 Aug 2023

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

Jersey Shore Vacation

We had the most wonderful time! My husband and came up to visit our grandchildren and family. The house was in the perfect location. Just a short walk from a dock, which the kids loved! We visited the Wildwood Beach and Stone Harbor Beach, went to the Surfing Pig for dinner one night, which we highly recommend. Had dinners with family. The cottage couldn’t have worked out any better for our stay. It looks small, but the outside shower was the best compliment to the one adorable bathroom. The kitchen complimented by the beautiful quartz countertops was very well stocked. The bedrooms were comfortable and had just enough space. We will stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

17 Aug 2023

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

Lovely location

Absolutely loved the location of this cute and clean cottage. Our family of 5 was able to enjoy beautiful sunsets and crabbing from the local dock, enjoy the sand and waves of Avalon, and the shopping and lighthouse at Cape May less than 20 minutes away. Perfect place to stay for a family getaway to the Jersey shore!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

11 Aug 2023

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

Family vacay

Cozy house, in a good location

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corin B.

10 Aug 2023

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

Loved it

Such a cute home in a great area, just 15 mins away from cape May and 10 from stone harbor!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

4 Aug 2023

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

Great vacation spot!

Beautiful home in a great location. We had a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

20 July 2023

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

Wonderful Spot!

My family and I had a great time staying here! The place was very clean and exactly as described, and the check in process was super easy. Super convenient to the zoo and to grocery stores/shops in the area. Also was only about a 10 minute drive to the beach in Stone Harbor. We can't wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

26 June 2023

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

Great for exploring the area

My wife, toddler, and I had a great five-night stay at the Shell Bay Cottage. It was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable for us. The location is perfect if you want to explore different shore points - Cape May, Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, and Sea Isle City are all a very short drive away.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

5 Sept 2022

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

Hidden Gem

What a great home. It is deceptively large and accompanied our family of 5 comfortably. The bay at the end of the road may have the best sunrise in the country.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia W.

30 Aug 2022

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

Wedding Weekend Fun

Was down in the area for a wedding and loved the location of the place. We were able to do so many activities both inland and on the islands. The house was very well equipped with all needs for food and leisure. We loved the outside area, especially the firepit! Jessica was a great host and replied very quickly. Would love to come back for a longer stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S., Where do you live?

18 Aug 2022

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

Summer 2022 Family Beach Trip

This house is just lovely! It’s a short drive to the beach and shops. It was the perfect size for us ( three adults, a 13, 9 and 4 year old). Beautifully decorated and very clean! The outside shower is a huge plus especially if you have kiddos and sandy beach toys to rinse off after a long day at the beach. Kitchen is fully stocked with all of the essentials. I ended up bringing way too much because it was already provided ( trash bags, dish soap, kitchen hand towels). The owner was prompt in returning my messages if I had questions and concerns. It is also a short walk to the ice cream shop. Wawa is less than a mile from the house so we could get gas and ice on the way home. Occasionally we would hear the traffic from the parkway at night but it wasn’t a huge disturbance. We had a fantastic time and would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan H.

18 Aug 2022

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

Great location for beach hopping

Our family spent 5 nights and we had a great stay and really enjoyed the central location of the house to different beaches, restaurants, etc. The house is very clean and comfortable, and the outdoor shower was great to have for getting the sand off of the kids! The road can be a little noisy, but overall didn’t pose an issue to us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie G.

27 July 2022

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

Exactly as listed

My experience was delightful, Jessica messaged me back quickly and answered all my questions. The property was exactly as described. The little instructions and special touches throughout the house were helpful. Thank you, Jessica.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

19 July 2022

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

Jessica was very responsive and easy to communicate with.

The house was very nice and in a good location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

2 July 2022

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

Cute, affordable cottage

My family and I loved staying at Jessica's cottage. It's clean, cozy, affordable, and family-friendly. It's also close to everything, including the Cape May Zoo, Stone Harbor/Avalon beaches, grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. Moreover, Jessica was quick to respond when we had questions. Thanks for a great stay; we hope to be back in the future! :)

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

14 June 2022

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

Lovely Long Weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, spacious and well stocked. Communications were clear and easy, checking-in as smooth as could be. The nearby pier and wetlands were a pleasant surprise--wonderful birdwatching and terrific views of the water and barrier island.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

20 Apr 2022

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

Cozy property

This was a perfect place for my son and I. It was close to the activities we wanted to do. It was super cozy. It was spotless. We had an issue with the heat and the owner was very available and responsive and it was resolved quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Joanne N.

5 Jan 2022

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

Disliked: Location

Thank you, Jessica.

A clean and comfortable house, and Jessica was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you, Jessica.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

KELSEY M.

30 Nov 2021

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

Perfect stay at Shell Bay

We stayed at The Shell Bay cottage over Thanksgiving and had a wonderful experience. Right over the bridge from Stone Harbor’s 96th street. Conveniently located near the Cape May zoo and other amenities. House was newly renovated and perfect space for our family of 5. Jessica was responsive and flexible with our changing plan. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preston G.

8 Oct 2021

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

Cute, cozy, clean, convenient

Very nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

janice n.

18 Aug 2021

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

Great Getaway

This property was perfect for our family of 4. The whole house had a beachy feel and was very clean. The location was accessible to the beach, wildwood board walk, brewery and cape may shops all within about 15 minutes. We loved the fire pit in the backyard and ice cream shop nearby. Jessica was sweet and a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Farrand

My Husband and I have four year old boy/girl twins and have a shared love of the Jersey Shore! We met at the University of Delaware 14 years ago and now live in PA. We enjoy running, hiking, and renovating homes! No project too big or too small! We take pride in our work and hope that you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

My husband and I purchased this property because we love the Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches and this street is perfect with its walkability to town and the bay access. We have four year old twins and wanted to give them the same love of the shore as we have!

What makes this property unique

Renovated in the Fall of 2020, this cottage has new floors throughout, a brand new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, kitchen nook and TV. It boasts a modern bathroom with a brand new tankless hot water heater and city water pressure, and a large family room for relaxing and unwinding, complete with washer and dryer. The master bedroom sports a king bed and a wall mounted TV, while the second bedroom has two twin beds. The family room couch provides additional sleeping space with a queen pullout. The cottage has a brand new mini split multi-zone heating and air conditioning units in the master, family room and main kitchen area. Outside you will enjoy an oversized yard with a beautiful outdoor eating space on the back patio. Don’t miss your chance to shower under the stars with our brand new outdoor shower and deck. We take pride in providing you a clean, comfortable and relaxing vacation. Thank you for staying at Shell Bay Cottage!