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Salty Dog Beach House in Cape May's Historic District

Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Cape May Beach

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Salty Dog Beach House in Cape May's Historic District

This 1950’s beach cottage located on the edge of the historic district has been lovingly restored. The Salty Dog Beach House is centrally located near the corner of Jefferson and Columbia making it close to the beach, Washington Street Mall and all that Cape May has to offer. Park your car in the driveway and walk to restaurants, shopping, theaters, tours, and the Washington Street Mall. Parking can be difficult in Cape May and this house is unique as it has parking for two cars off street in the driveway.
In the evening, enjoy a fire pit in the backyard or the sounds of the horse drawn carriages pass by as you relax in the open concept kitchen/living room, while you send the kids to the basement to enjoy the home theatre. The cottage has three bedrooms upstairs and a pull out sofa on the lower level. There is a full bath upstairs and there is a half bath downstairs and an outside shower. Linens are INCLUDED at the Salty Dog, sheets, bath towels and beach towels with the turnover service. The Salty Dog offers a beach box for you to leave your beach items in at the end of your beach day. There are numerous beach chairs and a couple of beach umbrellas left for you to use during your stay (Available Memorial Day through Sept 17th). And finally, salty air comes natural with the Salty Dog Beach House. Come and visit!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

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 Raging Waters Water Park are not to be missed.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Elaine's Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Dog Beach House in Cape May's Historic District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Salty Dog Beach House in Cape May's Historic District ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Dog Beach House in Cape May's Historic District ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salty Dog Beach House in Cape May's Historic District located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Fireman's Hall History Museum and Cape May City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Excellent stay

House was very clean and in a good location.We highly recommend this house. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

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

Another great trip

Enjoyed ourselves immensely. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Great weekend at Cape May

Great weekend at Cape May
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

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

Great Rental

Loved this rental. Great location very nice, clean home with all the amenities you need for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Incredible time on Easter Break!

Property was very nice and well kept with all the little things that make your stay feel like home! Our family of 4 loved our time there and would definitely rent again the next time we travel to Cape May, which is amazing with Easter events for kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Girl’s weekend

We had a wonderful weekend at the Salty Dog! Place is beautiful kept. In a perfect location for us to walk! Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

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

Excellent house and location

Topnotch rental with tasteful, high-quality furnishings, linens, and cookware. Perfect home base for our family of four. Loved being able to walk to beach and town and hang out in the basement at night. A wonderful getaway; thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Spring getaway!

We loved staying here! The house was everything our family of 4 needed. Our 5 year old loved the bunk beds, my wife was glad to have an extra room for kids clothes and our 11 week olds “things”. Rob was a great host and even found us an open arcade that made my daughter’s trip! We will be back.. if we there’s an open booking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Girl’s Weekend

My four girlfriends and I spent a long weekend in Cape May and truly enjoyed our stay at The Salty Dog. The house was just as advertised. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase L.

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

Excellent location and perfect for small family

Rob was a great host and the place was perfect for our family of four with 2 kids under 4. Easy 5 min walk to the beach, all restaurants, and Washington Street Mall. My wife was also able to take advantage of a relaxing massage at the spa next door. Kitchen had all of the essentials, plenty of clean towels and linens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Salty Dog Delivers on Shore Getaway

We stayed here with friends at the end of June. The location was ideal, with short walks to town and the beach. The backyard was great for relaxing at night. The outdoor shower was wonderful! Having the lockbox of supplies at the beach was so convenient and made the walk to the beach so much easier!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Perfect Family Rental!

The Salty Dog was perfect for our family! Its location is amazing and the house is wonderful. You can easily walk to both the beach and downtown Washington Street/Congress Hall. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. The backyard was a nice place to relax as was the downstairs entertainment room. Having chairs on the beach ready for us in a storage box was also very helpful. Rob was very responsive, polite, and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

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

Spotless, relaxing, spa-like house hideaway

Our plan was to enjoy time together, relax, and enjoy Cape May - walks to the beach, lunch at Congress Hall, browsing shops, visiting a winery. We wanted our "down time" to be shared, and so renting a house rather than hotel rooms was important. A perfect location, this was a beautiful home, well-managed and outfitted with all that is needed, including spa-quality shampoos and soaps, paper towels, and cleaning sprays. The linens were spotless, and the pillows, which are often problematic at rentals, were clean. The beds were a comfortable firmness. The kitchen had all the appliances you need to cook a big meal, or simply enjoy a Continental breakfast or wine and cheese over conversation. The tech was reliable, TV's easy to program (we used Roku). We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa L.

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

Phenomenal stay

We rented this property for a long weekend and LOVED everything about it! The owner was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions we had. Upon entering the space, you can see the amazing effort that went into creating such a beautiful home. It's a mix of minimal, modern, and cozy and VERY clean. We were a family of three, but you could definitely fit four or more people comfortably. There are two nice sized bedrooms upstairs and then a separate living space in the basement with pull-out couch that feels like it's own gorgeous apartment. You can't beat the proximity to beach and town. Do yourself a favor and don't hesitate to rent the Salty Dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location, quiet and fulfilled our expectations. One suggestion - the towels and sheets should be replaced more frequently. They were visibly worn and several had old stains.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and very well appointed. Thank you for all the little touches. You thought of everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with our stay here. The location is great for walking to the beach or walking to town. The property was very clean. Everything was as described. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay at Salty Dog. The house is cheery and bright and has everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The common areas are cozy, the yard is great, and the beach box made our beach set up a breeze. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house looks like it was recently remodeled. Everything looks brandnew. The only thing I noticed is that everything seems to be higher than I am used to. The vanity in the bathroom is very high, and the mirror on the medicine cabinet is also high (I could only see my face from my chin up). It was very nice to have all the linens and towels supplied by the owner. The kitchen was even stocked with K-cups, teabags, some flour and spices and anything we could possibly need. I loved the fact that there were beach tags for us to use too!! The beach box with the umbrella and chairs was great. We didn't have to carry that stuff from the house to the beach. The beach is within walking distance, and the Washington Street Mall is too. We loved staying at the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle M.

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

Beautiful little house in great location

My family had a beach house a block away from this house when I was growing up, I live in Ireland now and I wanted to bring my children back to experience summer vacations the way I spent them. This house really delivered. Beautiful well stocked kitchen, soft fluffy towels, powerful AC on a VERY hot week. So so nice. The bunk beds were a little too small for my son, he just turned 13 but he’s 5’9” so I think I was the silly one for thinking he would fit. We moved him down to the sofa bed but you could really feel the springs, it wasn’t the comfiest for someone his size but for a smaller kid probably perfect. Both of the rooms with bigger beds had super comfy mattresses but could use slight pillow upgrades. The backyard was so nice with the fire pit and a picnic table, as others have mentioned it would be great to have a grill but I think it might be a nightmare for the owners to keep clean. The outdoor shower is divine! We rented bikes and there is a perfect place to park them under the porch. The two lounge chairs on the porch are so comfortable and a great place to sit and watch the fireflies in the evening. Overall a super thoughtfully well stocked home in beautiful condition, with a location that can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jebediah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We experienced a minor snafu at the beginning of our trip with the AC malfunctioning at the house. Luckily the owner was very responsive and immediately contacted the HVAC company to remedy the issue. The house met all our needs for our small family and the proximity to the beach was very manageable. The beach box was a huge plus. Would definitely recommend the Salty Dog to a small family or group looking to visit Cape May and not completely break the bank.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Nice place in a good location

Nice house, clean and good location, nice backyard, close to downtown and beach. Appreciated the clean towels and linens. Rob was helpful and responsive. Maybe only recommendation is to add a grill for outdoor cooking? but we visited in April, so maybe it's a seasonal thing. Overall would stay here again, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Salty Dog

What a great location and house to stay while in Cape May!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breana H.

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

amazing house!

This vrbo was VERY clean and in an amazing location. Even in the colder weather, it was still close enough to walk into town. We had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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