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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer and dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Balcony or patio
Explore the area
Cape May, NJ
Washington Street Mall
Place, Washington Street Mall
8 min walk
Cape May Beach
Place, Cape May Beach
11 min walk
Cape May Convention Hall
Place, Cape May Convention Hall
12 min walk
Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
10 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 Twin Bunk Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Twin 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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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
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Property # 4463794ha
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
Note from host: no parties or events
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Cape May
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Cape May Historic District, a neighborhood 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wildwood Crest Tennis Center or Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 96th St.
Is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?
As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! on May 11, 2026 start from $771, 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 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! ?
Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May Beach, and Washington Street Mall. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Colonial House are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Charming Cape May home was perfect for our “cousins” weekend. The house had everything our group of 6 needed and was so welcoming and warm. Communicating with the owner was easy and he kept us informed about some outdoor renovations underway (that had no impact on our stay). We would love to go back!
Location was great for exploring Cape May (off season) - we parked our car when we arrived and didn’t need it again until we were leaving! Number of rooms & bathrooms worked well for our group. Open first floor made if easy to converse between kitchen, dining, and relaxing on the sofa.
Lovely house, met all our needs. We only stayed the weekend, but would be a great spot for a week-long stay with a fully stocked kitchen & washer dryer. Wish we’d had time for the bikes and an in-house meal. Quite clean & was more than spacious enough for 8 adults.
Was our first visit to Cape May and the Whalers is in a great location. Easy walk to shops and the beach. Great park for the kids at the end of the block.
Great neighborhood great location had everything we needed for a great vacation. Weather could’ve been a little warmer but all in all was a great week.
My family and I came to Cape May to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. This was our first time staying at the Whaler’s Cottage, and we were very pleased. It is a beautiful house, and it is very clean. It is in a great location, about a 10 minute walk to Washington Street. Would 100% recommend and stay again!
The house met our expectations. The rooms worked for our family of 3 adult couples and 6 children. The house was well appointed. The living room was perfect for the grandkids and the kitchen table large enough for our family.The grill was great, made 2 meals on it.The kitchen might have had more counterspace, we like to cook together.Overall a lovely summer vacation.
The place was great - there were 8 of us and we were all able to have our own rooms - no body was on top each other - bathrooms were sufficient- everything was clean and easy to access I would definitely recommend this place
Nanette D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
About the host
Your host
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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