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5 Min Walk to Beach, Art Filled, Sunsets, Maker Space, New Reno, Sole Cottage

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Built in bookshelf and tea/coffee area in the kitchen.
Villas is "Home of the best sunsets" for a reason!
We have a nice large deck with lounge furniture and large eating table.
West Elm large and comfy sectional!
Organic mattresses, light and airy main bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lower Township, NJ
  • Cape May Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Maker Space Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

5 Min Walk to Beach, Art Filled, Sunsets, Maker Space, New Reno, Sole Cottage

Completely renovated top to bottom in 2022-23, our unique and art filled cottage is less than one block from a very quiet Bay beach.

- Three bedrooms: one queen, one full, one twin. One bath.

- Watch the sunset each night at the beach at the end of the block.

- Luxuries: West Elm sectional, Frame TV, soaking tub.

- Large outdoor deck & fenced in yard.

- Maker space with art materials to help you get creative! Yoga mats, blocks and meditation cushion provided.

-Gourmet coffee & tea bar in a light filled and airy fully stocked kitchen.

-Easy back and forth walk to the beach for parents with young kids.

- Books in built-in bookshelves, vintage finds, games, record player, kids' toys.

- Washer/dryer.

Now for the finer details:

You’ll be less than a block to the sand, where you often have the beach completely to yourself. The Bay beckons you with early morning beach walks, incredible sunset views and exceptional bird and sea life. The tide pools are a delight for small kids.

The newly and beautifully renovated Sole Cottage is the perfect spot for 3-4 friends, a small family or a couple who are seeking a quiet, tranquil, art-filled, unique Jersey shore experience. This 800 square foot space holds three small bedrooms and an open flow living room and kitchen.

The sun filled main living space has a new oversized West Elm sectional, a new 55” “The Frame” Ultra HD 4K flatscreen smart TV, and a warming electric fireplace. A small built-in "mudroom" nook holds a handcrafted bench, shelf and hooks to ensure you can drop and go or pick-up and go as needed. Vintage records, a record player and assorted instruments set you up for the daily music session.

Relax on the expansive back deck - which spans the entire length of the house - with its comfy lounge furniture and large table, grilling up your catch of the day on the gas grill. Take a nap in the hammock. Go to the beach and come back to take a hot (or cold!) shower gazing up at the trees in our handmade outdoor shower.

The entire space is designed for play and relaxation with puzzles, games, curated books and yoga and meditation amenities. A special “maker space” (the third bedroom) holds art materials for your use. Write a postcard, paint, draw, color or take time for journaling. A kayak lets you explore the Bay.

The fully-stocked, eat-in kitchen has everything you need to cook a big meal together and relax. Start your morning at the built-in coffee and tea nook with its Ninja, French press, electric kettle and assorted teas and coffee. The gas stove with griddle, French door refrigerator with ice maker, and dishwasher make cooking easeful. Cookbooks, cookware, tools, spices, cocktail amenities and microwave, blender, crockpot, mixer and toaster round out the offerings.

The quaint spa-like bathroom has a soaking tub and rain shower. Beautiful details abound - a turn-of-the-century antique door, handmade tile and a marble top vanity. Toiletry essentials are provided, including locally Cape May made Shore Soaps. Just outside the bathroom is a washer and dryer.

Sole Cottage has three small bedrooms with vintage touches and adorned with artwork by small and local artists:

The main bedroom, filled with natural light, holds a queen bed, organic mattress and hypoallergenic down-alternative pillows. An antique writing desk and closet give you the space to settle and connect in.

The second bedroom has a full bed tucked into a lovely little nook with books and art. It offers an organic memory foam mattress and hypoallergenic down-alternative pillows. A small nook holds a dresser and hooks.

The third and smallest bedroom we call the Maker Space. Custom stained glass above the door, a unique curved wall, a vintage writing desk and numerous art supplies make this room so unique. There is a twin daybed with storage underneath in beautiful rattan containers, and hooks as well.

Free and fast WiFi is available throughout the cottage, as is Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+. The outside of this house does have surveillance at the front door only, through an Arlo camera.

Please note that our cottage is less than a block to the Bay, not the ocean. The ocean is 15 minutes away. The Bay has dramatic tidal shifts, and at low tide the water goes out far. This makes for fun tide pools for kids but not the best swimming for teens or adults.

Property manager

Stacey Fay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The space is not childproofed and not suitable for
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Events

No events allowed
Each primary guest is required to sign our rental agreement, which will be sent to you after booking.
If your identity is not verified in VRBO or Airbnb, you will also be required to send us a picture copy of a government issued ID, as well as a selfie
A security deposit of $500 hold will be put through prior to check-in and will be released 5 or less days after checkout.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Villas

Located in Villas, this cottage is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and Jersey Shore Alpacas are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lower Township, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Winery - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Historic Cold Spring Village - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Cape May Beach - 19 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company Brewtanical Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House NCM - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-out at 5 Min Walk to Beach, Art Filled, Sunsets, Maker Space, New Reno, Sole Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min Walk to Beach, Art Filled, Sunsets, Maker Space, New Reno, Sole Cottage located?

Situated in Villas, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape May Par 3 & Driving Range and Cape May Beaches. Cape May Point State Park and Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Sunset Beach Getaway ar Sole Cottage

The Cottage was perfect! My family and I enjoyed the ambiance, decor and cleanliness. It felt like home away from home. The deck was great and we definitely will go back! atoumeamealsoutsideenjoying the weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B., Wilmington, DE

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

Londoners delighted in first experience at the Jersey shore.

Lovely surroundings, obvious care and love in choosing each detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josette S.

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

Gorgeous beach house

Very well decorated and confortable house just few steps from the bay. Stacey and Dan are great hosts. I would recommend anytime to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Gorgeous!

We had a fantastic stay at Sole Cottage with our family of 4. The house had everything we needed and was so cozy and welcoming. We loved being able to walk down the street to the bay to enjoy the beach during the daytime and watch the gorgeous sunsets at night. The house was close enough to so many things that our family enjoyed - Cape May Zoo, downtown Cape May where we enjoyed shopping and the restaurants and we even ventured over to Wildwood one night to take our kids to the amusement park on the boardwalk. The hosts were very easy to get in touch with and answered any questions we had very promptly. Thank you for a great place to stay and make memories for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika S.

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

Recover days

It was just perfect. We enjoyed every moment in the gorgeous space of Stacey and Dan and at the two beaches. One (just a few steps away) with amazing sundowns and the second at Cape may just a short drive away with great big waves and white sand! Thank you both!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

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

Beautiful Stay!

My family and I just spent seven days at the Sole Cottage. This home is not only beautiful, but functional and beyond relaxing. We traveled with my husband, mother, and 2 children under 6. The proximity to the bay was incredible for having a 15 month old. The beauty of the cottage made our stay so enjoyable. We went to Wildwood, Ocean City, and Cape May for day trips during our stay — super quick rides to new adventures. A beautiful home
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

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

Perfect stay by the ocean

This house is truly a gem. We loved how comfortable and convenient everything was. It’s even prettier than the pictures, if that’s possible. Our little family had so much fun exploring the house and the yard. We felt at home right away. The house is ideally located if you want the comfort and security of a cute, coastal residential neighborhood, where everything is just a short drive away. Stacey and Dan went above and beyond with recommendations, adresses and activities, even games, toys and musical instruments for the whole family to enjoy. We had a wonderful time and are looking forward to be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth b.

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

Beautiful cottage one block to the bay beach

Two friends and I stayed at this cottage and were very happy with the charming, newly renovated decor, plus the thoughtfulness of the hosts. I have been to Cape May several times, and loved this cottage. It was perfect for three people. It is small, but has exquisite artistic features such as stained glass windows and light fixtures. It was extremely clean and well appointed. It is an easy block walk from the bay, and about a 15 minute drive to the ocean. The hosts were very responsive, and provided lots of nice extras, such as toiletries, coffee and tea, and a welcoming chocolate bar. If you’re looking for an upscale interior, are a small group, and like the bayside, this is the cottage for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sueking98

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

Absolutely charming!

This beautiful home is immaculate and charming. It leaves you feel completely at home! Besides it's well designed layout, it has a lot of amenities available for use. There's plenty of good old fashion fun such as board games, puzzles, record player, musical instruments, and art supplies. It includes everyday day items one typically uses in the kitchen and bathroom for single use. The Sole Cottage guide has a lot of really great places to visit, and we enjoyed visiting several locations during our short visit. The bay is a short walk away and a beautiful place to visit especially in the morning! Nice and quite neighborhood. Restaurants, shops, and great places to visit are just a short drive away, most places we visited were within about 10-20 minute drive. Stacey and Dan are wonderful hosts! Stacey reached out on a daily basis to ensure all our needs were met and even offered us an early check in! She was prompt in responding to all communication. Looking forward to a return stay at Sole Cottage! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

SO GREAT! Can't say enough kind words about our hosts!

RE:the space - the owners did such a LOVELY job with this renovation. So quaint... in truth, made me want one just like it! KUDOS to them for a job very well done. RE:the location - so cool to be so close to the bay, and the SUNSETS! Worth the cost of admission alone. Cape May and exploring all of it's surroundings were all within an easy drive. RE:the hosts - can't say enough kind things about the overall effort. Any questions not answered in the advance info given (via the awesome GUIDEBOOK provided both on site and electronically) was happily answered via text/a phone call. This made our enjoyment of our time in a new place (Cape May extended) all the more successful! Honestly I don't know IF we would have had such a great experience if it weren't for the great info/help provided by our hosts! AS WELL...we had a bump at the end of our stay which involved a flub on our end of things at check out! Our hosts were sooooo gracious and easy to work with to get things ammended. I can with 100% confidence recommend staying at Sole Cottage to anyone who is considering it! LOVED IT!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredi B.

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

Thoughtful Host Creates a Relaxing Experience

My husband and I had an unforgettable experience at Sole Cottage. I'm picky when it comes to rentals and was drawn in by the pictures. Stacey's design style is nothing short of impeccable and really highlights the historic character of the house. I loved how local businesses were highlighted (Fleck's Ice Cream, Seashore Flower Farm, Shore Soaps). There are interesting books everywhere, yet the house doesn't feel cluttered at all and is really clean. Pets aren't allowed, which is great for someone like me with allergies. We didn't spend any time in the backyard, as we were delighting in soaking up the sun on the couch. The beach is just down the street and great for peaceful walks. The first time we went (on a weekday), we hardly saw anyone. When we went on Saturday, there were lots of families enjoying the sunset. Although Cape May is only a 10-15 minute drive away, I felt like Villas had everything we needed for the relaxing vacation we were seeking. Communication with Stacey was great throughout and I can tell she is a genuinely thoughtful person who wants guests to enjoy themselves. The guest guidebook (she sent after booking and a printed copy in the house) and the binder with instructions to all the appliances were really helpful. The only downside is parking on the street (though parking right in front of the house was never a problem), just because we're used to parking in a driveway, but that would certainly not stop me from staying at Sole Cottage in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Fay

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Hi, good to meet you! We are Stacey and Dan, owners of Sole Cottage. We are both New Jersey natives. With the ocean in our backyard we have always been drawn to the water for our vacations. We feel there is nothing quite like the ocean to center yourself and recharge.

Dan is an engineer, Stacey is an artist, and we are parents to two little humans. Together as a family we have a passion for art and nature which is woven into every aspect of the cottage. From local artists' work and naturalist books adoring the space, to the music, yoga and meditation materials for your use, we have curated so many treasures to help you unplug, unwind and connect back in to yourself, one another and the natural world surrounding you.

We also take environmental preservation seriously - Stacey worked for an environmental nonprofit for over a decade. So every decision made about Sole Cottage was done as sustainably as possible. You'll find many antique, vintage and reclaimed touches, as well as water and energy conservation features in the space. We wanted every decision we made about the Cottage to help protect the natural world we love so much. See our renovation journey on social media: @SoleCottage

The entire Cape May area is filled to the brim with amazing things to do, and you get to come home to the beauty and tranquility that the Bay and Villas offer. We can't wait to share Sole Cottage with you.

Why they chose this property

We have visited countless Jersey shore towns over the years, so when we discovered Villas we couldn't believe the quiet beaches, amazing natural wonders (migratory birds! horseshoe crabs! monarchs!) and the ability to have an entire little house to yourself that is walkable to the sand. Our two children also love to splash in the tide pools and walk out far into the water at low tide, something that is so special to the Bay. The sunsets are spectacular, with Villas known as the "home of the best sunsets." We knew we needed to find our own little slice of heaven here, and create a unique rental experience you won't find anywhere else.

What makes this property unique

When we bought our home it needed so much TLC, but its bones were good, the natural light was plentiful, and you could feel the peaceful energy from the decades of use by the previous owners. We took nearly a year and a half to gut and renovate the entire space, making it into our dream vacation home. An open layout living room and kitchen with built-in coffee and tea nook and curved walls make it feel so relaxing and inviting. We added windows all throughout to maximize natural light, and it pours into every room. We added the most unique of touches to give this place so much character - a custom stained glass piece over the door to the third bedroom, built-in bookshelves and nook above the second bedroom bed, curved walls everywhere, gorgeous antique door to the bathroom, and vintage and antique touches. The bathroom has a soaking tub and rain shower, musts for a vacation. The beautiful Bay is less than a block away, so easy to walk to and see the sunset every night.

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English

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