A Delightful Family Retreat Steps To Delaware Bay Beaches, Pet Friendly

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7162.6 sq m

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Beach view
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Barbecue grill
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Cape May, NJ

Cape May Winery
‪4 min drive‬
Cape May Terminal
‪4 min drive‬
Sunset Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Step into the Bay Block Retreat, where your vacation begins with a warm welcome—a personalized note from the owner and a complimentary bottle of wine to set the tone for your stay. The moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home in this clean and inviting space designed for comfort and connection.

Mornings are best spent sipping coffee on the patio while your pup and kids enjoy the fenced backyard. After breakfast, grab your paddleboard or kayak and head down to the nearby bay beach for fun on the water. With calm waves and scenic views, it’s the perfect spot to relax, explore, and snap a few unforgettable photos.

As the afternoon sun sets, venture out to one of the area’s charming wineries or craft breweries for tastings and good conversation. Whether you enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or fire up the Weber grill back at home, evenings here are made for laughter, stories, and quality time with the people you love.

Wrap up your day with a movie night on the 60” smart TV or stream your favorite playlist using the high-speed Wi-Fi. And when it’s time to rest, the cozy bedrooms and outdoor shower offer a refreshing retreat to prepare for another day of adventure.

*Renters must provide their own bed linens, comforters, pillows, and towels.

Property manager

Debbie Gioquindo

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum guests are 7. This includes infants and toddlers.

Guests are expected to maintain the premises, including the cleanliness of the home during their stay.

No smoking

Important information

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape May

Cape May is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

Cape May Winery - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Cape May Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Washington Street Mall - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Sunset Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Cape May Beach - 15 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Exit Zero Ferry Station - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬13 min walk
‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Cape May Brewing Company Brewtanical Garden - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Delightful Family Retreat Steps To Delaware Bay Beaches, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A Delightful Family Retreat Steps To Delaware Bay Beaches, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Delightful Family Retreat Steps To Delaware Bay Beaches, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Delightful Family Retreat Steps To Delaware Bay Beaches, Pet Friendly located?

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

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aviad O.

28 Aug 2024

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

Nice, Clean an inch for the beach!

We enjoyed our time, it's a quick walk to the beach, you can bring pets to the beach after 4PM and before 11AM. The place is nice and clean

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

16 Aug 2024

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

Great Pet Friendly Vacation

We were very pleased with how well-appointed and clean the home was. The fenced in yard was great for our pup and the proximity to the bay and other area attractions can't be beat. We walked to the bay every day and enjoyed riding our bikes around the area. We would recommend this property to others looking for a pet friendly vacation home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

28 June 2024

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

Relaxing Family Time

Perfect getaway for the family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

25 Sept 2023

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

The house is in a nice neighborhood. We walked to the beach multiple times a day.

The home is clean and the kitchen was well-equipped. The owner responded to messages in a timely manner. The coastal storm Ophelia hindered some of our outdoor activities. The sunsets that we did see were not disappointing and very easy to get to! We visit Cape May every year at this time and enjoy everything it offers. The bay area (Townbank) has become our go to place.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Madison,NJ

4 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for our family

The house was comfortable, clean, and spacious enough for us and our adult kids. Walkable to the bay beach and Harpoons. We love staying in beautiful Town Bank.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

26 Aug 2023

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

Cape May Family Stay

Great synergy of Cape May shore vibe and dog friendliness.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

23 Aug 2023

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

Great location for beach lovers!

Our family had a great stay in Cape May. We enjoyed the beach most days (even spotted some dolphins). The house was spacious and clean with all you ask for in the kitchen. We brought our dog who liked the yard (be aware that small dogs could escape from under the fence in a few spots). Overall a fun week in a comfortable home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Great house by the bay

We stayed at the property August 12-19. The house itself was very family and pet friendly. We loved that it was on a block from the bay beach. The first night we went to the beach to watch the sunset and it was lovely. Our Labrador loved the fenced in yard! There were, however, a few areas of confusion. We were aware that we needed to bring our own sheets and towels. However, we didn’t realize that we needed to bring our own pillows and blankets as well. We spent the first hour after check in buying six pillows at a local department store. When I rechecked the listing, the owners description did state that pillows and blankets were not included. However, the VRBO listing said that linens and towels were not included, but did not mention blankets and pillows were not included. Either way, it is a hassle to pack all of these things for three bedrooms and six adults! Considering check-in is not until 4 PM (which seems late and left a little time in the house before our first day was over ) and check out is at 10 AM that leaves six hours during which of it would’ve been entirely possible to provide these things, considering there’s a washer and dryer on premises. Also, we thought that cable TV was provided. In actuality, it was a smart TV with streaming services that we had to use our own accounts if we wanted to access movies or television. Overall though-we had a wonderful vacation in a beautiful location and would recommend this rental.👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

8 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation with adult children and two small dogs

We spent a nice week in this well-kept, clean home. Location was great for us and it showed us a section of Cape May we had not been exposed to before. With six adults, we had ample room upstairs, house temp remained cool, and there was plenty of hot water throughout our stay. Owner was very responsive - I only had one question regarding garbage. My one suggestion might be to add a couple more chairs to the outside patio area so that everyone can sit at once (only five chairs there now). Thank you for sharing your home with us! I recommend this property without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

8 July 2023

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

Great place

Highly recommend this rental. Very clean and owners answer any questions quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Oct 2022

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

Maryann

This is a wonderful property, and the fenced in yard was perfect for our 2 labs that so enjoyed the bay beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

25 Sept 2022

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

Great stay near the beach

Great house, close to the bayside beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

17 Sept 2022

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

2022 vacation

The home was well kept and at a perfect location in Cape May! Walking distance to the bay. We would definitely rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivien B.

10 Sept 2022

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

Lovely Week

Great location, well stocked kitchen & beautiful backyard . Home is well maintained & welcoming - very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

5 Sept 2022

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

Great vacation by the bay

We love staying in North Cape May. This house met all of our needs, allowing our dogs to travel with us. Check-in is a breeze. Super close to the bay on a very quiet street. We’ll miss seeing the sunsets every evening!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brady D.

27 Aug 2022

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

Amazing location!

We had a wonderful vacation with our 2 young kids at Debbie’s house. The location was great, the house was a perfect size for our family, and the ability to bring our two dogs was so convenient. The only caveat is that the backyard has a few holly trees and the leaves with the thorns made it unsafe for our dogs to use or a kids to walk barefoot. This was a small inconvenience to an overall amazing trip!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean W.

13 Aug 2022

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

2nd stay

This was our second visit, it was beautiful weather and a beautiful home. Thanks, Debbie!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

6 Aug 2022

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

Great week!

We would stay again. Property was perfect for us. Fenced in yard was great for our dogs. Bay beach is right down the street for a swim or beautiful sunset. We loved that we weren’t right in all the traffic of Cape May.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

12 July 2022

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

great vacation place

We had a great stay. The place is very clean and kept well. I would recommend it highly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish O.

2 July 2022

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

Excellent

Awesome house owners were very nice. Location was great. The house was very clean

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianne T., Millbury MA

25 June 2022

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

Peaceful and comfortable stay for our family

We had an amazing stay. The home was clean and comfortable, with great care taken to the property. Short walk to a quiet and peaceful beach. Exactly what our family was looking for! Great yard for our dog and toddler. There’s a great park for kids a 5 minute drive away near our favorite Turdo winery. Perfect spot if you want a family gathering space, easy beach access and to be a short drive from all Cape May offers.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was clean and in good order. If I had a question I either texted or phoned and received the help I needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean W.

12 May 2022

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

Celebration of Life

We came to town for my mother-in-law's memorial service. The house was perfect, we were able to bring the dogs, and Debbie made us feel welcome from the minute we walked through the door. We will be back this summer!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Q.

6 Nov 2021

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

Great option for family with kids and pets

We are a family of 4 (2 kids, aged 3 and 8) with a dog. A fenced in yard, carpeting, and a bunk bed was high on the list of priorities for the kids and dog. The property was ideal for what we were looking for. It is located on a quiet road one block from the bay beach. The kids enjoyed scootering and walking there each day. The house itself was very clean and there was more than enough room for our family. You would easily be comfortable if you are a group with more guests. Debbie, the owner, was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. We'll definitely look to stay at the property again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

4 Sept 2021

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

Clean, convenient, comfortable, quiet

We had a great stay at this home! Close to the bay for amazing sunsets and a 15 minute walk to Harpoons on the Bay. Debbie was very responsive to any questions we had. All the amenities you need are in the home. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s roomier than I thought. Fenced in yard but lots of bunnies which proved to be a little challenging for our dogs who wanted to chase them! Lovely place to stay overall

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Gioquindo

I've been coming down here since the late 1980's when I met my husband staying at his parents home not to far from this home. My kids grew up coming down here every summer.

Now we live here year round. Moved here from the Hudson Valley region of New York in 2013. I am a wine blogger and educator known as The Hudson Valley Wine Goddess. So I can give you some good wine suggestions.

I love it down here. There's nothing like the beach there is so much to do and see. My kids grew up coming down here, so we've done everything from the adult thing to the kid thing to the local thing.

In 2021 we opened a restaurant in North Wildwood called Trio North Wildwood. We invite all our guests to the restaurant during their stay.

Why they chose this property

One of the most important considerations for us was that the house we purchase had to be within one block from the bay. There is nothing like walking down to the bay to kayak, paddle board and then later in the day with a glass of wine to watch the sunset. We've made Cape May our home, we want you to make it your home for a week.

What makes this property unique

Just steps from the bay beach. This home was built in 2008 and was barely lived in. We pride ourselves giving you a nice vacation home to make wonderful memories in.

Every guest receives a nice bottle of wine and a 20% off discount to dine at Trio North Wildwood

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

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