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387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!

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A cozy beach cottage
Exterior
Central A/C and ceiling fans
Well-appointed space with antiques and comforts of home
Living room with library and gas fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10143.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Villas, NJ
  • Cape May Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape May Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - 1st floor - front

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - First floor - rear

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - first floor

Toilet · Shower only

Primary bedroom 2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!

SAVE on any TWO-GUEST GETAWAY - Receive a $160 discount on the cleaning fee for arrival dates between now and May 1st (Regular cleaning fee from our excellent housekeeping staff for groups larger than two).

Dreams Come True Cottage:
~ 387 steps from the beach
~ Pet-friendly property and beach
~ Family-friendly home and neighborhood
~ Tax-free rental
~ Automatic property-damage waiver coverage
~ All Linens included
~ Complimentary beach towels

The Amenities:
~ Well-stocked coffee/tea bar
~ Beach chairs and toys, kiddie pool
~ Yard games, a hammock, and tiki torches
~ Solo Stove Mesa XL firepit; optional backyard propane fire table
~ Luxury indoor and outdoor seating
~ For children - Portable/foldable crib, booster seat high chair, play table/chairs, wooden train set, games, extensive children’s book library
~ Fully stocked kitchen, spice rack, basic pantry items, paper and plastic products
Soaps, shampoo, blow dryer, laundry, and dish detergents
~ For furry family members - Privacy-fenced back yard, pet bowls, brush, shampoo, poo bags, leash, treats, and a hose/kiddie pool for easy cleanup
~ Outdoor shower

Dreams Come True (DCT) Cottage is a fully updated and renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod-style home only 387 steps away from the sand. Located in quiet and friendly Cape May Beach, NJ (Villas, NJ, Lower Township), DCT Cottage is family and pet-friendly. No beach tags are needed and dogs are allowed on the beach all year. Clean beaches are an important ecosystem for horseshoe crab migration. A visit to Cape May County, NJ will allow you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with loved ones and friends. At the same time, you will be only six miles from historic and exciting Cape May City and the ocean beaches.

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OUR ADDRESS: Look us up! Find us! We are located at 414 Fern Road, Villas (Cape May Beach), NJ. We are a G00gle business - "Dreams Come True Cottage of Cape May Beach, NJ"

WE ARE TAX-FREE: Booking our property is TAX-FREE! (Not true of all NJ rentals, so watch for those tax upcharges!) Save nearly 12% by booking with us.

PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER - You are automatically covered by up to $250 in accidental property damage. It is a waiver that we include in the cost of every reservation. Please read the rental agreement carefully to understand how our Property Damage Waiver and Refundable Security Deposit can provide peace of mind.

TRAVELERS INSURANCE: As we always remind our guests, if you haven't chosen to do so, please consider purchasing traveler's insurance. We would not want you to lose out on your vacation costs due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure your policy covers you for the issues that concern you the most (You can purchase traveler's insurance from many locations. It is not required to be purchased through this site).

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THE TOUR:

First Floor -

The house is more than 1500 square feet. As you enter the home, you will see luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. The first room is the living room, with seating, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. This is a great quiet place to curl up with a book from our small book collection in the central A/C when you want some alone time while everyone else heads to the beach.

The back of the house hosts a warm and updated kitchen. There is an island with three bar stools for a quick meal and just about everything needed is included. There is a stacked washer/dryer and plenty of storage in the pantry. Electric glass top stove, dishwasher, standard oven/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, and small appliances such as coffee maker and toaster.

Through the kitchen, you will enter the three-season room. A dining table that seats 6-8 provides a way to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the weather. Large screened windows and two doors lead to the fenced backyard. There is a 2nd gas fireplace in this room, which will let you enjoy meals and time with family and friends outdoors even when it's cold outside (there is no A/C in the 3-season room, but the walls are screened, and include a ceiling fan).

Down the hallway on the first floor is the largest of the two full bathrooms. It has a large walk-in shower (no bathtub). There are two bedrooms to finish off the first floor, one with a full (double) bed and one with a queen bed. Both rooms include storage in dressers and/or closets. One bedroom includes a small secretary desk and chair.

Second Floor -

Upstairs you can create your own "Primary Suite" or open up the space for all your guests. The entire floor is brightly lit with natural light and has hardwood floors.

The Primary bedroom is large and beautifully furnished with a queen-sized bed, dressers, side tables, and other storage.

There is a smaller full bathroom. This includes a shower/tub combination, tucked under a dormer.

Finally, the Family Room (or use it as a fourth bedroom) is expansive and includes a sectional sofa, a bar and bar stools, a 65" large screen smart television, and board games for guests to enjoy. There is plenty of room to bring an air mattress to use this room for extra sleeping space for our capacity of 10 guests. Out the back of the family room, you will enjoy a rooftop deck, often shaded by the large trees in the neighborhood, offering seating for several to enjoy.

Outside -

The front yard is the classic beach yard - stones and crushed sea shells. Parking is available for up to two cars in the driveway and three more cars on the street in front of the house.

The shaded backyard is private and includes a storage box that houses beach chairs, toys, and games. The fully fenced yard will keep your dog and/or children safe. A picnic table and outdoor chairs provide even more summer fun seating.

With a FRIDAY changeover day in the summer months, you can get a jump ahead of beach traffic and enjoy more time on vacation. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am so our housekeeping and maintenance staff can ready the rental for every guest.

We hope you plan your next vacation with us.

Please note that in addition to accepting the terms of our listing at the time of booking, guests will be forwarded an email with a link to digitally sign our rental agreement and upload a copy of the primary guest's government-issued photo ID with address (e.g. driver's license). This helps protect our guests and us from fraudulent identity theft.

Property manager

Tina and Andrew Schmidt, Owners
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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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
Please discuss your special pet needs with your ho
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to fill out, initial and digitally sign rental agreement once booking is confirmed.
All house rules, information about security deposit holds and damage waiver are detailed in rental agreement.
Please request a sample rental agreement as part of your inquiry and/or review carefully upon booking and when digitally signing.

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

Villas

Located in Villas, this holiday home is near the beach. Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Morey's Piers and Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Villas, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Winery - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cape May Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Historic Cold Spring Village - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sunset Beach - 18 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exit Zero Ferry Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included! located?

This family-friendly Villas holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cape May Point State Park and Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream. Cape May Terminal and Cape May Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

robert r.

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

Very clean and neat for older home

Very quiet well maintained older home.Downside .... i t.v. in a 3 bedroom home. Unusual difficult if someone needs tv on to sleep. More people need it than not. T.V room upstairs ok but as people who rent homes a dozen times a year , this was a first. Other than that , quite fineDDifficult if someone needs to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Weekend beach trip

Great place! Close to the water in a quiet neighborhood with all the comforts of home! Couldn’t have asked for better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Lovely Home and Location

We truly enjoyed our stay and the location of this lovely house. The neighborhood was extremely quiet and the beach was peaceful and relaxing. It was a quick walk to the beach and drive to Washington Square, center of Cape May. The house was clean and stocked with all the necessary items for a perfect stay. I have been to Cape May many times, but this was the first time we rented a house for a week, or stayed in the Villas. We were very pleased and will be surely returning in the future. Our pups also loved the fenced in backyard! My only complaint is that our vacation went too quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi S.

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

Perfect home & location

This sweet cottage is exactly what our family of 4 needed. It was steps from the bay beach, and in a great neighborhood. Every little detail was thought of, and the house offered lots of games and spaces to relax in!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Stay

Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

Charming home - perfect location

So close to everything we wanted to do and a true “neighborhood” home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great place

Perfect place to stay while enjoying Cape May
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene L.

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

Great location and very well equipped house

We really enjoyed our long weekend in this beautiful and fully equipped house. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank U.

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

Excellent location, well stocked and comfortable

This was our first visit to the bay side of Cape May. Lovely area, with this being the peak of horseshoe crab mating season making for some interesting bio lessons. The house was comfortable, well labelled (everything in the house is labelled making it easy to put away dishes, kitchen utensils, cookware). It was an easy 20 minute ride to downtown Cape May and the recommendation of Tisha's restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Family Getaway

The house is steps from the beach, clean, and exactly as listing describes. Host was communicative and accommodating. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

Lovely stay

We've never stayed this far north and didn't know what to expect. We were very pleased with the location, the proximity to the water and many amenities. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Forouzan G.

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

Summer get away

Perfect clean house Close to the beach and downtown Everything is well maintained and taken care of Enjoyed the four seasons room very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Perfect

The house was perfect for our little family vacation including our family dog. He loved the house too. Everything was made simple with all the directions and QR codes posted to the wall. It was as advertised!! Would absolutely recommend for anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay on Fern Rd.

Kitchen clean and had all the amenities you need. Disappointed with enclosed porch. Pictures online with the yard were very deceiving. Home otherwise was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Dreams on the bay

The property is wonderful! We walked in and it smelled clean! House is beautifully decorated, everything is labeled. This makes it easy to find items and clean up! The newly renovated upstairs bathroom is gorgeous! My one and only complaint is there isn't a TV downstairs. For elderly folks, it would be nice to have one in the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., SCHENECTADY, NY

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

Thanksgiving 2022

We had a lovely time staying at Dreams Come True in the Villas! The cottage was clean and comfortable with a remarkably well equipped kitchen. We made Thanksgiving dinner (turkey breast, potatoes, veggies, homemade cranberry sauce, etc) with no problems. Tina was very responsive whenever I had a question and it was so wonderful to be able to bring our dogs. The location is perfect for walking down to the beach for beautiful sunsets. All in all a wonderful week and my thanks to Tina.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Beach trip

Great place, great location and the dogs loved the fenced in yard and the daily trip to the bay😊
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole V.

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

Cute cottage

Nice place, located close to the bay beach. Comfortable sofas. Wooded yard. Pleasant stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Cape May Family Vaca 2022

The house was very accommodating and had a homey feel to it. The location was perfect and we loved the screened in porch and spent a lot of time there. We felt the rooms were a bit smaller then the photos online. Possibly in the future provide instructions for accessing the front door key, we didn’t know how to get it out, then had a hard time getting it opened each time. Communication with Tina was excellent. She was very helpful with prompt responses. Overall we had a very enjoyable time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Beach vacation

The place was adorable and having the backyard with a grill was a bonus. We explored the neighborhood by taking walks every day and visiting the beach at the bay. We liked that it was a quiet area but we were a quick drive away from Cape May Beach and the Washington Street Mall. Loved Stone Harbor beach, Wildwood beach, Sapore restaurant, The Lighthouse, and Cape May Zoo, and also visited the Boardwalk and Casinos in Atlantic City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

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

Wonderful!!!

We had a truly wonderful holiday at Dreams Come True cottage. They had everything we needed and more! Our dog loved the backyard. The access to the beach was amazing, and we took multiple walks on the beach every day because it was so convenient and lovely. Also enjoyed the gas fireplace. And the surrounding neighbors are also kind. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not a great place

The house needs to be updated. Living space on second floor was not convenient. Gas fire places not working. Gas grill was dirty and not working. The paint in the first floor bathroom was peeling. Only one tv with 10 Channels. The house smelled musty when we checked in. The best thing about the house was the fenced in yard
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

neil K.

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

DREAMS COME TRUE Rental-Cape May

We were completely surprised and most pleasantly satisfied with this Cape May rental! We've been to the ocean side of Cape May but not the bay side. We LOVED this beautiful and charming rental. Location, atmosphere, decor, cleanness, everything as described was spot on! We will certainly want o book this rental again! A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Fabulous!!!

This house was fabulous & the pictures don’t do it justice. The walk to the beach was super quick-just 387 steps! :) The owner was so friendly and communicative. We received fun tips of interesting things to do- like walking to the beach before sunset and watching a local man blow his conch shell to say goodnight to the sun at sundown. Just sweet and nice. Tons of games and dvds and the fenced yard was awesome for our dog; plenty of room for her to run and explore while staying on site. Our dog typically can escape from any fenced in area & but thus left us feeling so safe because we knew she couldn’t get out of the yard. Oh and the tv room upstairs is super big & comfy- we spent a lot of time as a family in that room- playing games, reading, just hanging out together. Great vacation. Great house. Great location. Thumbs up all around. & b4 you book, contact the owners directly about booking options. Trust me on this :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tina and Andrew Schmidt, Owners

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"Dreams Come True" is an apt name for a beautiful beach house and couldn't be more true for Tina and Andrew Schmidt. High school sweethearts, but apart for thirty years, Andrew and Tina reunited and made their lifelong dreams come true by marrying in 2015. With more than 35 years of experience as a landlord and vacation rental owner, Tina and Andrew have the experience and interest in making your vacation a wonderful one. Consider a stay at the beach at Dreams Come True Cottage of Cape May Beach/Villas or in the Pennsylvania countryside at Clover's Cottage Vacation Rental in Hegins

Why they chose this property

Get the best of both worlds - close to the quiet of the bay and the excitement of the ocean towns. Historic Cape May is a great getaway for all ages. Take a ride up the Jersey shore to the Wildwoods boardwalk as well. Or simply stay bayside and enjoy all that it has to offer. If you have never considered a vacation at the bay, give it a try this year to discover the hidden secret of a quieter beach vacation that is still close to all the action.

What makes this property unique

Pet-friendly house and beaches (bayside). A short 387 steps to the sand. Very walker and biker-friendly neighborhoods. Quiet and family-friendly, including rentals and many private seasonal and full-time residences. Shaded backyard and neighborhood.

Languages:

English

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