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Arbor Cottage by the Bay

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A wooden deck with blue and white outdoor furniture, including chairs and a bench.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a sofa and table.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and two paintings on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with a sign.
A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a sign that reads "Cook Sing Dance".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Villas, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wildwood Crest Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Nauti Spirits Distillery. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, sailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Villas, NJ

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wing It - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayshore Bagel & Coffee Co. - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arbor Cottage by the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Arbor Cottage by the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arbor Cottage by the Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arbor Cottage by the Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cape May Point State Park. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum and Cape May Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was super clean and comfortable, and the neighborhood was quiet and scenic. My family loved being right by the bay and a short drive from Cape May and Wildwood. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint cottage! Very close to the bay and the beautiful sunsets. The place was really clean and has a nice open layout. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for our family beach vacation. Would recommend. Bay beach was beautiful to sit and walk. Went to beaches in wildwood, Cape May and stone harbor for the ocean.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Arbor Cottage, it was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Location was great, just a short walk to the bay beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Arbor Cottage turned out to be the perfect space for our group of 5. We were in Cape May for a visit with a elderly relative so had some free time to spend. Being close to the beach at the best time of year was fabulous. We walked the beach and took in the sunrises and sunsets there. The weather was great so we were able to sit on both the front and back porches. Our group mostly had our meals in, so we were able to use the well stocked kitchen and new appliances. We had a couple of questions and Ryan responded very quickly. If we come back to Cape May, we will look into renting this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute home, a short walk to the Bay beach, and short drive to other places. House was very comfortable with many ammenities for a fun, relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Ryan was very open with communication, he provided insight on what to do while in town, and the place was clean, cozy, and just a short walk to the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

The cottage is great and you can't beat the location to the bay beach! Short drive to other beaches too. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our trip to Cape May for the Christmas festivities Short drive to downtown and a short walk to the bay. Great place for a weekend getaway. From the time we booked until check in day the host was very attentive and provided all the details we needed. We would stay here again if we decide to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacation home!

Arbor Cottage was a great vacation for me and my family. Everything we needed was there. We loved our evening walk on the beach and the beautiful sunsets. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Great location and very nice property. Will strongly consider booking next year if the price doesn't go up too much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway Weekend

Cute place!! Quiet neighborhood, but close to so much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful house on the bay

This is a well equipped, comfortable, and spacious house for a family vacation. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We loved our stay, the cottage was beautiful. The host was attentive, we would return anytime. Thank you Ryan!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful summer getaway

Ryan and Amy made our stay a great experience! We loved the private quiet beach and quick walk from the house.! Going into Cape May To the shops was really enjoyable. So many great places to eat and shop. We will definitely return again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Trip

This property had everything you could ask for. It was a few houses down from the beach which was amazing. It was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet little cottage right by quiet bayside beach

We had a fantastic vacation at Arbor Cottage. The walk to the beach couldn’t be beat and the house was adorable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The hosts were very responsive and provided incredibly clear instructions for everything. It was so lovely that we hope to here again in future vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

We had a great weekend! The house was clean, cozy and close to the beach. The back yard was also a great place to spend time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet pleasant and so so wonderful

We enjoyed a few days away from our busy life with another couple. Such a lovely home that Ryan and Amy created. Their attention to detail made vacation that much better! Would love to return next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arbor Cottage

Excellent place to stay! Clean,cute and comfy. You can walk to the Bay beach and see amazing sunsets. Short drive to everything Cape May. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach get away

We loved the location . The beach was only a few steps away and the sunset was beautiful. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer. The host was easy and quick to respond to any questions and gave great recommendations for the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Very nice, maintained well. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wildwood for MADE Hoops

We came into town for a basketball tournament and our stay couldn't have been more pleasant. The house had everything we needed and we were comfortable during our time there. Will look to stay again if our travels bring us back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cape May Bay Cottage

The cottage was beautifully updated. Plenty of space for our family. Having the three bedrooms and two full bath are a must for us. Also short trips to Cape May Zoo, town of Cape May, Wildwood Boardwalk, and of course a short walk to the Cape May Beach. The beach was very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and relaxing cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Arbor Cottage. The home was clean and inviting and comfortable for both our young kids and elder parents. We enjoyed the close proximity to the neighborhood beach and the backyard patio and grill. The hosts were easy to communicate with throughout our stay. The Arbor Cottage was the perfect family getaway and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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