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Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island

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A white gate with black hardware, a metal step, and a gravel path leading to a beige building.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with woven placemats, wicker chairs, and a ceiling fan.
Room
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a dining table with woven placemats.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready

    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Place, West Capey May Municipal Complex
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape May Model Trains
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island

Cute and convenient two bedroom cottage on the island in Cape May! Up to 2 housetrained, adult dogs (1 year+) welcome - fully fenced yard!

The cottage includes a spacious living room with smart TV, a fully stocked kitchen, and sleeping/seating for 6.

Both bedrooms are large with double closets and storage. The primary bedroom has a new queen bed and is set up for working remotely with a desk and WiFi. The second bedroom is ready for sleepovers with a full and twin bed (and a travel crib, if needed). A pull-out queen sofa bed can sleep two additional people.

Outside, relax in Adirondack chairs, dine under string lights, and enjoy the fully fenced backyard with Crepe Myrtle trees and hydrangea bushes. New outdoor shower just added, too!

Beach chairs, toys, umbrellas, cruiser bikes and a stroller are provided for fun at nearby Cape May beaches. Dog beds, crate, and toys included as well. Driveway parking for 3+ cars.

The Blue Whale is located on a quiet street on Cape Island and 1.5 miles to Cape May's beautiful beaches and shopping. Also close to Beach Plum Farm, West End Garage, breweries and wineries, and more! It’s 2 blocks from the incredible Garrett Family Preserve with idyllic trails for hiking, bird-watching, and painting on artist easels. Come stay and experience the best of Cape May.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

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

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No lit candles or open flames

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4365420vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Washington Street Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Nauti Spirits Distillery and MudHen Brewing. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • West Capey May Municipal Complex - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape May Market - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape May Artists’ Cooperative - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape May Model Trains - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Bones Backwater Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪C-View Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Original Fudge Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Cottage on Cape Island located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from West Capey May Municipal Complex and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cape May Beach. Cape May Model Trains and Cape May Artists’ Cooperative are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 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
Me and my siblings had a great time house was just perfect right size for 4 adults and my dog
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cape May beach Trip!

Property was dog friendly and in a great location to explore many attractions
Rufus found the dog toys
Rufus checking out Higbee Beach in the early morning
Higbee Beach a couple of mins from the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2025
Thank you, Robert! We are so glad you had a great vacation and would love to host you and your family again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little house to stay at in Cape May!

My family and I stayed here to attend the Cape May Spring Festival. The location of the house was perfect - it was a quick drive to get everywhere we needed to go. The house was clean, roomy, and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thanks, Laura! We are thrilled you had a great stay for the Spring Festival and would love to have you and your family back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Short getaway

Property was clean and spacious and a nice yard for our dog.If you are renting buy the property damage protection. We did the owners blamed us for old carpet stains and filed a damage claim These were old dried up stains. Our dog is house trained they were not our stains. My advice look for a different rental.Phil June 2nd to June 6th
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thank you for staying at the Blue Whale Beach House. It is unfortunate that this guest changed their written review ("very clean, we will be back!") after a damage insurance claim was filed for the damage caused during their stay. As hosts, we take cleanliness seriously and would not rent our house with a stained rug (as evidenced by this guest and the previous 10/10 review stating how clean the house is). $59 damage protection insurance protects the guest and host, and it was used appropriately for damage caused by this guest following VRBO's process. Future guests, please rest assured that the damaged rug has been replaced, and we see the house before each guest to ensure cleanliness and provide a comfortable stay for our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely pet friendly house with a fenced in yard and plenty of room for our dogs :) Close to Higbees beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time nice placeGood locationThank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for spending your Cape May vacation at the Blue Whale! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Katy

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We love everything about Cape May and are happy to share our cottage with you!

Why they chose this property

We love the convenience of our small neighborhood on Cape Island - quiet and peaceful but easy to get everywhere!

What makes this property unique

We are kid friendly, dog friendly, and want you to feel like you're right at home!
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