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The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10173.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

The Whaler’s Cottage is one of the early houses built in Cape May. It is a four bedroom, two and a half bathroom single family home located on Corgie Street in the heart of The Historic District. Perfect location to walk to all that Cape May has to offer. 5 Minutes to Town Center, 10 Minutes to Beach, 1 Block to Cape May Tennis Club, Park and Museum. Every square foot of this property was lovingly restored , this home boasts luxury upgrades top to bottom and offers the perfect platform for entertaining your large group for vacation. The first floor is open concept with the Original 1870 Sunroom flowing into a large Family room w/ 70” Intelligent Flatscreen TV with Cable. Family room flows into a fully equipped kitchen w/ a 6 burner gas range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal and built in benched dining area that seats 10. Off the Kitchen is a Mud room w/ Washer Dryer and a spacious 1/2 bathroom. A master bedroom w/King Bed and 36” Flatsreen TV is also located on the first floor with a private attached bathroom. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms; One King room w/ 36” Flatscreen, one Full Room, one Room with Bunk beds and a full bed along with a luxury bathroom that offers a stand up shower and a soaking tub. The third level is a renovated loft kids paradise w/ refinished original floors two twin beds and a 50 “ Intelligent Flatscreen TV for Gaming or watching movies. Cool decorating is abound as collectable brand pieces from the likes of Campbell Soup, CocaCola and JNJ mix with older pieces from the original whalers of Cape May against the back drop of a luxury home. Outside the home has an outdoor shower, Gas Grill and a patio for your outdoor enjoyment. A spacious Shed will store you’re bikes and beach chairs. Driveway can fit 4 cars with one additional street parking spot. Hardwood Floors, Central AC, Wifi and Cable throughout! This home comfortably sleeps 10 people. Note we do not provide linens and towels - which are required for all guests who sleep in our beds for the courtesy of the next guest. We will start the season with 8 beach tags. These are not an inclusive amenity but available for your use . If you lose a tag please buy a new season pass as a courtesy to the next guest. We will not replace tags during the season. Honor system please:)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside
We do not provide linens and towels ; multiple on line co’s will rent them to you
Garbage and recycling Must be brought to the curb Monday Night - don’t miss it!!!

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
Note from host: no parties or events
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 deadlock

About the area

Cape May

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape May Historic District, a neighbourhood in Cape May. 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 Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape May Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Poverty Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emlen Physick Estate, Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Colonial House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd Christmas/New Year’s stay
This is my family’s 3rd time staying here. We really enjoy the house and the location in Cape May. A simple walk to the mall and beach from the house. Very clean and organized home. 5 bedrooms including the 3rd floor if you need. Obviously we enjoy since we come back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely Home, but Host’s Invasive Behavior Violates Disability Rights
The Whaler’s Cottage is a beautiful and well-maintained property, but our stay was overshadowed by the host’s inappropriate and legally questionable actions. Shortly after our arrival, the host messaged me on the Vrbo app and accused us of sneaking in a pet and then demanded documentation for my service dog after apparently seeing its vest, raising concerns about being watched. As a person with a disability, I am protected under the ADA, which prohibits such intrusive demands. Service animals are not pets, and hosts cannot require documentation or inquire about the nature of a guest’s disability. The legal consequences for such behavior include fines and potential lawsuits for ADA violations. A more appropriate approach would have been to ask, “Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?” and “What task is it trained to perform?” This would have respected my rights while addressing the host’s concerns. While the home itself is lovely, the host’s invasive behavior made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Until the host demonstrates a better understanding of ADA compliance, I cannot recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

June Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway with friends
Came to Cape May for relaxed weekend with friends. House met all our needs. First floor layout is perfect for gathering. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very spacious. Will definitely look again to this property for a summer rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Siblings Retreat 2024
House was very clean and excellent location: quick walk to town and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Celebration
Everyone was impressed with the cleanliness of the house. The house was decorated tastefully with antique tins that brought us all back to the good old days. The location was convenient for walking to shopping and restaurants. The house was roomy with plenty of beds, bathrooms and large tv with a great picture, as well internet service. Would definitely rent again..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whalers Cottage
Beautiful cottage with a great mix of character and modern amenities. Quiet neighborhood and at the same time easy walk to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Cape May trip
Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything You Need
The historic, yet renovated home has everything you need, and nothing you don’t want. Fully stocked with silverware, etc. There were even a few k cups. The beds are comfortable and the whole house stayed cool for us at 74-77 degrees. We did not need to set it lower. Quiet neighborhood. We hung out in the front yard a lot on the rockers just talking or reading. The beach chairs provided were comfy too. Having stayed at many different rental houses in the past decades, we highly recommend the Whalers Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Consistently great!
Yet another fantastic week at The Whaler’s Cottage. Clean, plenty of room, wonderfully themed, big TV, walking distance to shops and restaurants and also the beach. Very comfortable beds. Owners were once again an absolute pleasure to communicate with. We’ll be booking our stay for next year soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape May Fun
We had a nice week. The home is in a good location; close to the beach; a park where we took our grandchildren; shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything about this trip was wonderful. My husband and I celebrated our 10yr wedding anniversary with our 4 adult kids, their significant others, and my 5yr old granddaughter. This cottage was the perfect size! We spent our days at the beach and our nights playing games or at the shops on Washington Street, all within walking distance. We loved the decor!! All the vintage items, the collector tins, Pyrex and Fiesta dishes, Coca Cola...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elaine M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Cluttered and needed cleaning
This place has the potential to be great however there is so much clutter, memorabilia, etc. especially the laundry area, downstairs bath and kitchen which are all very tight spaces. These areas also needed a good cleaning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hideaway in Cape May
Great spot for friends and family down for Memorial Day Weekend. Great house with plenty of room and very responsive host. Close to the Mall without having to be right in it. Best of both worlds!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Positive Experience
The house is centrally located, and even bigger than it appears in photos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great communication!
Great house and great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
We had 10 people for a birthday celebration. The house was beautiful and easily accommodated our group. The location is great for walking to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Corriveau P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and close to all
Just a few friends looking for a nice location to hang out and have things to do and places to be. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 Year at Christmas Time
Really enjoyed staying here. 2nd straight year at this home to enjoy Christmas in Cape May. Easy walk to everything. Lots of room / multiple bedrooms . Very clean and enjoyable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas family fun weekend
This is the second year the family has spent our Christmas family fun weekend!! We love the house. It’s big enough for all of us and still small enough for us all to be comfortable and not get lost!! It’s at a great location. Close to beach and shopping. If we ever plan another family vacation to the beach this is the place we would stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie B., Aberdeen NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a girls weekend
It was the perfect house for our girls weekend. Very happy with the place and location. I would highly recommend staying here and would if i make another trip back to Cape May. It was only a short walk to Washington Street Mall and Congress Hall as well as the Trolley rides.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape May Xmas '23
The owners have done a fabulous job in renovating this property,yet not losing the historic charm. Plenty of space, all updated baths, kitchen, modern appliances - anything you can think of was in this property. Location was fabulous for our annual Christmas stay and proximity to events, shopping and parade was perfect. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice comfortable house
Property very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

June Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our girls weekend
There were 5 of us, the Whaler’s Cottage was perfect, comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. We’ll appointed kitchen had everything we needed and a large comfortable living room area gave us a spot to chill. Short walk to shops and restaurants on the mall (less than 10 minutes). Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Your host

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Hi All - we are Scott and Rhonda Gibbs. We have restored two 5 Star vacation properties in Cape May. The Whalers Cottage built in 1870 is one of the most popular vacation rentals in Cape May w/over 50 5 star ratings. We just finished renovating The John Hand Black and White House Built in 1700 Listing # 4851711) This is a luxury retreat born out of a complete renovation of the oldest house in Cape May. We always try to give our guests a great experience while in one of the best places on earth - Cape May NJ!

Why they chose this property

The Whalers Cottage is just awesome. Its filled with high end amenities and is really comfortable, but also has a ton of artifacts from the 60's and 70's. Rhonda did all of the decorating and if you are 40-50 something you will see tons of little items around the brands we grew up with ; Coke, JNJ, Campbells reflected in there original form. It is on a quiet street and really convenient to beach, town and attractions

What makes this property unique

The house comfortably sleeps 10, has every amenity you could wish for. Park your car and use the bikes or walk everywhere. Sit out front in the AM for your coffee its shady and quiet.
We love the house and plan to retire there someday. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
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