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Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May

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Court yard area
Outside patio area
Living area
Apt dining room
kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May

Two-story garden apartment with private rear entrance. Decorated with antique furniture and Victorian prints and photographs - Private porches and off-street parking; 1/2 block from the beach in the heart of the Victorian District; Outside patio area. 1 1/2 block from the Victorian Mall, within walking distance of restaurants - food stores and entertainment. Upstairs and first floor porch areas; outside shared shower and laundry facility. It has a king bed and two singles. Owner on premises to assist as needed. No pets please and no smoking inside the apartment.

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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
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Refunds will only be granted if the property is re-rented.
The refundable deposit is considered a damage and cleaning deposit. Please leave the property clean and damage free for full refund.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. 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 Wildwood Beach. Morey's Piers and Aqua Trails are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Beach Ave - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emlen Physick Estate - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪C-View Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May on May 16, 2026 start from $410, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Half Block from Beach in the heart of Cape May located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Beach Ave and Cape May Beach. Washington Street Mall and Cape May Convention Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn G.

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

Location location!

Beautiful old historic home with loads of character beach block. We enjoyed our stay. You can walk every where and the restaurant Sean is great. Janice was easy to deal with and she went out of her way to accommodate us in any manner. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

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

Little Hidden Gem - as long as VINTAGE works for you

What you see is what you get with this little find and as long as you are good with that, this is a score. Location as good as it gets, host-the best, house is clean...just SUPER VINTAGE...but it works and to be honest, we spent so much time at the beach, shopping and eating, we didn't spend a ton of time chilling at home. The outdoor balconies, terraces and space are great...super quaint. Great parking on site and they had beach chairs and boogie boards for us to borrow. The beds are comfy and have good pillows but BRING YOUR SHEETS! We forgot and had to borrow from a local friend of ours. Really enjoyed our time here and are already making plans for our next stay in this little spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olena A.

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

Very nice stay, perfect location

The location of the property is the best! 2 min walk to the beach, short walk to all the restaurants and stores. Barbara Skinner is a great host, she tried to accommodate us the best she could.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

George B.

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

Fun stay at Cape May

We very much enjoyed our stay at this apartment in Cape May. The location was excellent – a short walk to the beach, the Washington Street Mall (an outdoor area with numerous shops and restaurants), and the local grocery store - and the owner was extremely nice and helpful. The unit is the back apartment in one side of a very large ‘twin house” where the front part is also rented out and the owners live in the other side of the house. There are lots of nice porches and a small, shaded yard with a patio (where one can barbecue) and plants (and frequent visits by frogs, which was one of the highlights for our daughter). The house is certainly old and ‘rustic’, and had some additions and alterations such that some of the floors are angled, and the furniture is quite old. That might not be for everyone. It is very airy, with high ceilings and lots of windows and screen doors. The bedrooms are upstairs (stairs might have been a slightly steeper than in a modern house but not by much – wasn’t a problem at all) and quite roomy. The bathroom is off of one of the bedrooms, which is a bit of a disadvantage as one needs to go through that room to use the bathroom, but the bathroom is also spacious and airy with an old fashion claw-foot tub and a shower stall. The owner was very friendly and super helpful throughout our one week stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Will stay here next time, too!

This apartment is charming and very comfortable, quiet, close to the beach and walking mall. The balcony/porches are very pleasant and there is sufficient separation of bedrooms from the rest of the apartment to have privacy within the apartment. It was clean and in good repair. The mattresses were great. There is an outdoor shower for use after being at the beach. The washer/dryer were convenient and easy to use. I found Barbara Skinner very pleasant and helpful. We arrived very late and she accommodated us very gracefully. When I return to Cape May, this is my first choice for a rental.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

lovely place

This rental is in a great location and off the street so quiet with off street parking. It was extremely convenient to the beaches and the walking mall. The apartment is part of a Victorian house and has a lot of character, and is very pleasant with good cross ventilation and balconies/porches for private reading, etc. The landlady was wonderful, getting it ready for us because we arrived so late in the evening. It will be my first choice upon returning to Cape May.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Time and Place

Since the early 60's my family and I have had the pleasure of staying at one of the Skinner properties and I have never been disappointed and I have never been disappointed with the amenties provided. These historic properties have a charm and timelessness that can be found nowhere else. This is particularly true considering they are only half a block from the beach. For the last two weeks I have been staying in the Garden Apartment which is light, airy, spacious and without any annoying characteristics that the prior reviewer crabbed about. Parking is an issue in Cape May so I choose to park in the street and ride my bicycle. The furniture indoor and out is clean and antique as well! The kitchen is perfectly fine and I found none of the shortages that the other reviewer felt to complain about. The staircase while perhaps steep has substantial handrails,and a child's gate at the head of the stairs. Furthermore there are not one but two decks from which to enjoy the ocean breezes, freshly painted patio furniture on the ground level which provides an inviting place to sit and chat. Overall I would recommend this to anyone visitng Cape May.ed
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

2/10 Terrible

Maria M.

Completely hideous- caveat emptor!

There are no pictures of the kitchen or bath online for a reason. The kitchen is way beyond antique, with a water heater in the corner "masked" by a broken trellis & fake ivy. The floor is so slanted that things roll out of the fridge. The kitchen has no usable counter space for preparation and is poorly equipped by comparison with other units I have rented. The bathroom has a sink from the late 1800's--the only place I have ever seen such a thing is in an unrennovated brownstone in Brooklyn--cracked marble with iron stains all over it. The shower is a small, old, metal stall with a door that does not close properly. The steps to the upstairs bedrooms (& where the bath is located) are so steep that a child or someone with a hip, respiratory or cardiac problem would have difficulty negotiating them. The larger bedroom has a musty odor--and this at the end of an unusually dry/hot summer. Although the ad indicates a a washer as part of the amenities, it fails to mention that while it is on premises (housed outside in the original "outhouse"), you must pay to use it. The outside of the rental is as run down as the inside: brown leaves all over, weeds, overgrown ivy and dirty patio furniture. One parking space is included in the rental, in an area carved out of the property. Unfortunately, 2 other renters from the main house must park there as well and the area is not large enough to fit 3 cars comfortably. Be prepared to jockey your car back and forth over a dozen times to get in/out of a spot. The only positive thing I can say about this rental is that it is in a good location 1/2 block from the beach.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Skinner

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

We are just across the street from the Congress Hall Hotel which has a dining room, spa and other amenities which are available. We are also very close to the center of town with close walking distance from most of the restaurants and shopping district.

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