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Lovely & Steps to Finest Beach. Center of Cape May. Multi-Car Private Driveway!

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4 houses from beach. Lg. front porch w/ocean views... 8 rockers & a hammock too!
Front door original to the house...w/ beautiful stained glass!
Living Room from Front Door (new furniture and original floors refinished)
Living Room from Dining Room
Living Room from Stairs to Second Floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

1 Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

2 Second Floor Full

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

3 Third Floor Full

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

4 Basement Half + Outside Shower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lovely & Steps to Finest Beach. Center of Cape May. Multi-Car Private Driveway!

17 Jefferson St.: This beautiful 6 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom (4 in summer), Victorian era home is just 4 houses from Cape May’s finest family beach and a short walk to its best shops and restaurants. When not at the beach, you will be enjoying the home’s large porch with its seven rockers, full hammock, and big views of the ocean. The house sleeps up to 15 and has a driveway with off-street parking for 4-5 cars (!)

We bought the house in Spring 2010 and have invested heavily in renovations and new furniture to make this a superb rental - over $600,000 to date. Virtually every area of the house has been renewed, inside and out. In October 2023, we bought all new living room furniture, including new leather recliners (tasteful). During winter 2024, we rebuilt the front deck, replaced the master's windows, refinished nearly all the floors, and rebuilt the floor of the outside shower. Despite all the changes, our goal is always to keep the 1890 look and feel of the house.

At the same time, we've tried to make the house as comfortable for our guest as possible. The kitchen is well stocked. The game, puzzle, library is also well stocked. There are quality TVs (3), high-speed mesh wifi for streaming, blu-ray DVD players (with a nice library of DVDs) and cable package. There's a Bose bluetooth speaker in the living room and master for music. We keep lots beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys for all to use.

Guests will need to bring sheets, pillow cases, towels, and beach towels for their visit. There is a good linen service in town (Sea Dreams), if this is more convenient.


Property manager

Blair Pomeroy
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

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. Parasailing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset Beach - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Poverty Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely & Steps to Finest Beach. Center of Cape May. Multi-Car Private Driveway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely & Steps to Finest Beach. Center of Cape May. Multi-Car Private Driveway!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely & Steps to Finest Beach. Center of Cape May. Multi-Car Private Driveway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely & Steps to Finest Beach. Center of Cape May. Multi-Car Private Driveway! located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Beach Ave and Cape May Beach. Washington Street Mall and Cape May Convention Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 174 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 174 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept, clean and close to everything!
Beautiful home perfect for our mixed ages group. Communication ahead of time was great and we had everything we needed and more. We're already saving up to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape May Christmas Parade Weekend
My family and I came down to Cape May this year for the tree lighting and Christmas parade and we could not have been happier with our stay here. The house was big enough to accommodate 9 adults and 4 small children and was simply beautiful inside. Very tasteful and clean, I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Cape May
We had an amazing time! Our family went to enjoy the Christmas festivities. The house is perfect for big groups and walking distance to town. Love that they have parking available. The house is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Fall Getaway
We have been going to Cape May for over 30 years and love to visit during different season. Our daughter was married in Cape May last year, and my in-laws from California had such a great time, that we met again in Cape May this November. This was the perfect house for my family of seven. The porch was wonderful, and the house had everything we needed. There were plenty of rooms (bedrooms and bathrooms), lots of board games, proximity to the beach for morning walks, sunsets, and shell collecting, and a very easy walk to Washington Street stores.We also got lucky with beautiful weather! Finally, Blair was super responsive and timely with responses. We got to Cape May about an hour early and were able to immediately check in. We also were able to stay until noon when checking out. Lucky us! I would totally visit again. Maybe in the summer next time….
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding/reunion
The home was perfect! Beautiful ocean view, gorgeous front porch, very clean, comfortable beds and fully stocked kitchen. I would definitely recommend. Our host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Beautiful property, so many up to date amkenidites, games, movies, 3 bathrooms, towels and blankets available for use, so many beach products available to borrow. Furniture very comfortable. Loved this house and neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bachlorette !!
We had an amazing stay here for my 30th birthday/bachelorette weekend!! The house location was perfect for all of our activities planned in Cape May. Close enough to walk pretty much everywhere. The house was super cute and spacious! It had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and amazing house
The house was roomy, updated, and very clean! Had a large group of ladies in for girls weekend and everything was amazing! The front porch was incredible and so roomy we sat 12 comfortably! 2 minute walk to beach and 10 minute tops to the shopping! So many great amenities ! Each bedroom had its own temperature control and unit!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
We had a wonderful stay with our children and grandchildren in this beautiful vacation home. It’s just steps to the beach and we were able to easily walk to Washington Mall for shopping and restaurants. We spent every night sitting on the rockers on the front porch. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location
We had a wonderful family vacation in this beautiful home with our children and grandchildren. It is in a perfect location to walk to the beach or into town. The front porch and rockers were used daily. The owner was quick to respond to any questions or provide information. I highly recommend staying at this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING!
17 Jefferson is perfect on every level. The owner has maintained the property with meticulous detail! The house is bright, cheerful and filled with natural light and spotlessly clean. As soon as you walk in the front door, it is evident that the owners take great pride in their home. The location can not be beat... 1/2 block to the beach. You can see the ocean from the front porch. We never used our car during our week stay. We easily walked every evening to dinner and Washington mall. The house comes with everything that we needed... kitchen was VERY well stocked, plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas, lots of puzzles, games, books, DVDs. A highlight was the front porch with enough rockers for all of the adults (8 of us) and a hammock. Game changers for us were the ample parking in the driveway- we were able to fit 4 Large cars - and the wonderful outdoor shower! The owner was EXTREMELY attentive to my questions and any need, responding very quickly and so very eager to make sure that our stay was the absolute best -- and it was! This was our second visit to this beautiful home... and our family decided to now make it a yearly family tradition- bringing us all together in Cape May at 17 Jefferson!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, perfect location
I would recommend this property to anyone. The home is lovely and well equipped. If you have any issues, the owner is very responsive. The location is ideal!!! Everyone in our group loved it! .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
So close to the beach and boardwalk! Spacious property with excellent AC! Beautiful house and fabulous porch! Right in the action of Cape May!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and home
Had a short 5 day family vacation . The home was beautiful, warm and so well equipped. The porch was a delightful gathering place. Couldn’t ask for a better location. Close to beach, miniature golf, restaurants and Washington mall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house soo close to beach and bars!
We had a wonderful experience working with the owner! Blair was extremely flexible and responsive before, during, and after our stay. The house was beautiful - perfect for a mixed group of 22-55 year old women to stay for an off-season beach getaway! The beach was very close, and we were within a 10ish minute walk to all the bars and restaurants! Also, the owner was thoughtful about little things - for example, NJ doesn’t have bags at the grocery stores and the house had a bunch of re-usable ones we could take with us when shopping. Overall, we had a great experience. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape May Beauty
Back in time with all its beauty intact - best description of this home. Every amenity for our modern time and comfort. Wonderful convenient location to, beach, stores restaurants etc. - all in walking distance. Plenty of room to spread out or hang out together. Driveway parking - a real plus!! A real treasure - fun times in the house and Cape May had by all!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Girls' Weekend
The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a cozy weekend. Very clean, plenty of kitchen supplies. Comfortable seating and the bedrooms were great. Walkable into town and so close to the beach. Everything was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and cozy
We had a great stay. The house was beautiful and clean and was a short walk to Washington street. The kitchen was well stocked with all the dishes we needed and we had plenty of space for a large group to eat together and hang out in the living room. The house has a warm cozy feeling and wasn’t drafty for our December trip. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once Again - Jefferson Street Delivers
We haven’t been to the home in a decade, but tend to come during milestones! We had so much fun from 10weeks old to a newly 80 year old!! So comfortable, easy to live in, and appropriate to call it home. Memories were made and documented that warms our souls. Coming to Cape May in the off-season is just as amazing (and more relaxed) than any other time of year. A great place to bring in Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. Thank you Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house was a great place for our family. The kitchen was well supplied while the house kept the Victorian feel. Being so close to the beach is a bonus. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and being able to hear the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Great proximity to the beach
The home was lovely and clean and super comfortable. Would recommend. Was a little farther from downtown than we would prefer but still walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful big old house, great location.
Overall good experience. Great location, lots of room for 10 people. Charming old house with lots of character. Lacked some basics like extra blankets, dish towels, soap, shampoo which they admit in their renter's guide. Couldn't find pot holders. Their post-stay cleaning requirements seem a little ridiculous given we pay a supplemental fee for a cleaning service but I imagine the owners may have experienced some renters that trashed the place and are adjusting for that. I would recommend this house for a large family gathering. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in great location
Our 2nd time staying here, we really enjoy this house. It's great for our extended family of 13. The location can not be beat, less than block from the beach. Highly recommend for large groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time!
Our stay at Blair’s place was amazing. We had 8 plus 2 kids under 3. We had plenty of room. Our favorite part of the house was the location—just several houses from the beach and a10 minute walk to shops and a playground. We went to the zoo, Naval Air station, Sunset Beach, lighthouse, and Escape room. All of the beds were comfortable and the outdoor shower was especially nice. The covered porch with rocking chairs was such a pleasant spot to have coffee in the morning. The house was well stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys. There was an issue with one of the air conditioners, but Blair was extremely quick to take care of it and sent out a technician super fast. We would definitely return to this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Blair Pomeroy

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We bought the house while living in Geneva, Switzerland, so you will notice little Swiss/French things throughout the house. We now split time between Pittsburgh (Blair's hometown) and St. Petersburg, FL (near our daughter)

Why they chose this property

Just a great location seconds from the beach and an easy walk into town. Guests love the front porch with its ocean views and breezes. It's a big one! The house has huge character - but has all the amenities guest demand. Lots of free parking too.

What makes this property unique

Wide ocean views from front porch, master bedroom, and family suite

Few places have their own long driveway this close to the beach!

Lots of 1890 character (without the dust and smell of old houses). We spend heaps of money to keep it nice (and safe)

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests