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387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!
Family-friendly holiday home in Villas with a water park
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9.6 out of 10 
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101546 sq ft
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Villas, NJ
- Place, Cape May Winery6 min drive
- Place, Cape May Beach12 min drive
- Place, Sunset Beach16 min drive
- Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1 - 1st floor - front
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - First floor - rear
1 Queen Bed
Primary Bedroom - 2nd floor
1 Crib and 1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2 - first floor
Toilet · Shower only
Primary bedroom 2nd floor bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!
Dreams Come True Cottage:
~ 387 steps from the beach
~ Pet-friendly property and beach
~ Family-friendly home and neighborhood
~ Tax-free rental
~ Included automatic property-damage waiver coverage up to $250
~ All Linens included
~ Complimentary beach towels
The Amenities:
~ Well-stocked coffee/tea bar
~ Beach chairs and toys, boogie boards, games
~ Yard games, a hammock, and tiki torches, propane firepit
~ Solo Stove Mesa XL firepit; optional backyard propane fire table
~ Luxury indoor and outdoor seating (front yard, back yard, upper deck)
~ For children - Portable/foldable crib, booster seat chair, baby bath, umbrella stroller, play table/chairs, wooden train set, games, extensive children’s book library
~ Fully stocked kitchen, spice rack, basic pantry items, paper, and plastic products
Soaps, shampoo, blow dryers, curling irons, laundry, and dish detergents
~ For furry family members - Privacy-fenced back yard, pet bowls, brush, shampoo, poo bags, leash, treats, and a hose for easy cleanup
~ Outdoor shower with hot/cold water. shampoo, soap, bench, composite flooring, privacy
Dreams Come True (DCT) Cottage is a fully updated and renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod-style home only 387 steps away from the sand. Located in quiet and friendly Cape May Beach, NJ (Villas, NJ, Lower Township), DCT Cottage is family and pet-friendly. No beach tags are needed, and dogs are allowed on the beach all year. Clean beaches are an important ecosystem for horseshoe crab migration. A visit to Cape May County, NJ, will allow you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with loved ones and friends. At the same time, you will be only six miles from historic and exciting Cape May City and the ocean beaches.
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OUR ADDRESS: Look us up! Find us! We are located at 414 Fern Road, Villas (Cape May Beach), NJ. We are a G00gle business - "Dreams Come True Cottage of Cape May Beach, NJ"
WE ARE TAX-FREE: Booking our property is TAX-FREE! (Not true of all NJ rentals, so watch for those tax upcharges!) Save nearly 12% by booking with us.
PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER - You are automatically covered by up to $250 in accidental property damage. It is a waiver that we include in the cost of every reservation. Please read the rental agreement carefully to understand how our Property Damage Waiver and Refundable Security Deposit can provide peace of mind.
TRAVELERS INSURANCE: As we always remind our guests, if you haven't chosen to do so, please consider purchasing traveler's insurance. We would not want you to lose out on your vacation costs due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure your policy covers you for the issues that concern you the most (You can purchase traveler's insurance from many locations. It is not required to be purchased through this site).
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THE TOUR:
First Floor -
The house is more than 1500 square feet. As you enter the home, you will see luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. The first room is the living room, with seating, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. This is a great quiet place to curl up with a book from our small book collection in the central A/C when you want some alone time, while everyone else heads to the beach.
The back of the house hosts a warm and updated kitchen. There is an island with three bar stools for a quick meal and just about everything needed is included. There is a stacked full size washer/dryer and plenty of storage in the pantry. Electric glass top stove, dishwasher, standard oven/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, and small appliances such as coffee maker and toaster.
Through the kitchen, you will enter the three-season room. A dining table that seats 6-8 provides a way to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the weather. Large screened windows and two doors lead to the fenced backyard. There is a 2nd gas fireplace in this room, which will let you enjoy meals and time with family and friends outdoors even when it's cold outside (there is no A/C in the 3-season room, but the walls are screened, and include a ceiling fan).
Down the hallway on the first floor is the largest of the two full bathrooms. It has a large walk-in shower (no bathtub). There are two bedrooms to finish off the first floor with queen beds. Both rooms include storage in dressers and/or closets and full-length mirrors, ceiling fans, bedside USB and power connections, hangers, and extra blankets and pillows to find just the right "fluff". One bedroom includes a small secretary desk and chair to keep up with any office work while you have your feet close to the sandy shores! The other bedroom includes a 43" flat screen smart TV.
Second Floor -
Upstairs, you can create your own "Primary Suite" or open up the space for all your guests. The entire floor is brightly lit with natural light and has hardwood floors.
The Primary bedroom is large and beautifully furnished with a king-sized bed, dressers, side tables, a full-length standing mirror, and other storage. There are USB/plugs at each bedside and there is a 50" flat screen smart TV on the wall.
There is a smaller full bathroom. This includes a shower/tub combination, tucked under a dormer (we also have a baby bath and other baby/toddler accessories).
Finally, the Family Room (or use it as a fourth bedroom) is expansive and includes a sectional sofa, a bar and bar stools, a 55" large screen smart television, and board games for guests to enjoy. There is plenty of room to bring an air mattress to use this room for extra sleeping space for our capacity of 10 guests. Out the back of the family room, you will enjoy a rooftop deck, often shaded by the large trees in the neighborhood, offering seating for several to enjoy.
Outside -
The front yard is the classic beach yard - stones and hardscaping, with two Adirondack seats to enjoy the neighborhood and morning sunshine with a cup of coffee. Parking is available for up to two cars in the driveway and three more cars on the street in front of the house.
The shaded backyard is private and includes a storage box that houses beach chairs, toys, boobie boards, and games. The fully fenced private backyard will keep your dog and/or children safe. A picnic table and outdoor chairs provide even more summer fun seating. There is a propane fire pit, aWeber propane grill with worktable as well as a private outdoor shower and a hammock!
With a FRIDAY changeover day in the summer months, you can get a jump ahead of beach traffic and enjoy more time on vacation. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am so our housekeeping and maintenance staff can ready the rental for every guest.
We hope you plan your next vacation with us.
Please note that in addition to accepting the terms of our listing at the time of booking, guests will be forwarded an email with a link to digitally sign our rental agreement and upload a copy of the primary guest's government-issued photo ID with address (e.g. driver's license). This helps protect our guests and us from fraudulent identity theft.
~ 387 steps from the beach
~ Pet-friendly property and beach
~ Family-friendly home and neighborhood
~ Tax-free rental
~ Included automatic property-damage waiver coverage up to $250
~ All Linens included
~ Complimentary beach towels
The Amenities:
~ Well-stocked coffee/tea bar
~ Beach chairs and toys, boogie boards, games
~ Yard games, a hammock, and tiki torches, propane firepit
~ Solo Stove Mesa XL firepit; optional backyard propane fire table
~ Luxury indoor and outdoor seating (front yard, back yard, upper deck)
~ For children - Portable/foldable crib, booster seat chair, baby bath, umbrella stroller, play table/chairs, wooden train set, games, extensive children’s book library
~ Fully stocked kitchen, spice rack, basic pantry items, paper, and plastic products
Soaps, shampoo, blow dryers, curling irons, laundry, and dish detergents
~ For furry family members - Privacy-fenced back yard, pet bowls, brush, shampoo, poo bags, leash, treats, and a hose for easy cleanup
~ Outdoor shower with hot/cold water. shampoo, soap, bench, composite flooring, privacy
Dreams Come True (DCT) Cottage is a fully updated and renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod-style home only 387 steps away from the sand. Located in quiet and friendly Cape May Beach, NJ (Villas, NJ, Lower Township), DCT Cottage is family and pet-friendly. No beach tags are needed, and dogs are allowed on the beach all year. Clean beaches are an important ecosystem for horseshoe crab migration. A visit to Cape May County, NJ, will allow you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with loved ones and friends. At the same time, you will be only six miles from historic and exciting Cape May City and the ocean beaches.
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OUR ADDRESS: Look us up! Find us! We are located at 414 Fern Road, Villas (Cape May Beach), NJ. We are a G00gle business - "Dreams Come True Cottage of Cape May Beach, NJ"
WE ARE TAX-FREE: Booking our property is TAX-FREE! (Not true of all NJ rentals, so watch for those tax upcharges!) Save nearly 12% by booking with us.
PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER - You are automatically covered by up to $250 in accidental property damage. It is a waiver that we include in the cost of every reservation. Please read the rental agreement carefully to understand how our Property Damage Waiver and Refundable Security Deposit can provide peace of mind.
TRAVELERS INSURANCE: As we always remind our guests, if you haven't chosen to do so, please consider purchasing traveler's insurance. We would not want you to lose out on your vacation costs due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure your policy covers you for the issues that concern you the most (You can purchase traveler's insurance from many locations. It is not required to be purchased through this site).
---------------------------------
THE TOUR:
First Floor -
The house is more than 1500 square feet. As you enter the home, you will see luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. The first room is the living room, with seating, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. This is a great quiet place to curl up with a book from our small book collection in the central A/C when you want some alone time, while everyone else heads to the beach.
The back of the house hosts a warm and updated kitchen. There is an island with three bar stools for a quick meal and just about everything needed is included. There is a stacked full size washer/dryer and plenty of storage in the pantry. Electric glass top stove, dishwasher, standard oven/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, and small appliances such as coffee maker and toaster.
Through the kitchen, you will enter the three-season room. A dining table that seats 6-8 provides a way to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the weather. Large screened windows and two doors lead to the fenced backyard. There is a 2nd gas fireplace in this room, which will let you enjoy meals and time with family and friends outdoors even when it's cold outside (there is no A/C in the 3-season room, but the walls are screened, and include a ceiling fan).
Down the hallway on the first floor is the largest of the two full bathrooms. It has a large walk-in shower (no bathtub). There are two bedrooms to finish off the first floor with queen beds. Both rooms include storage in dressers and/or closets and full-length mirrors, ceiling fans, bedside USB and power connections, hangers, and extra blankets and pillows to find just the right "fluff". One bedroom includes a small secretary desk and chair to keep up with any office work while you have your feet close to the sandy shores! The other bedroom includes a 43" flat screen smart TV.
Second Floor -
Upstairs, you can create your own "Primary Suite" or open up the space for all your guests. The entire floor is brightly lit with natural light and has hardwood floors.
The Primary bedroom is large and beautifully furnished with a king-sized bed, dressers, side tables, a full-length standing mirror, and other storage. There are USB/plugs at each bedside and there is a 50" flat screen smart TV on the wall.
There is a smaller full bathroom. This includes a shower/tub combination, tucked under a dormer (we also have a baby bath and other baby/toddler accessories).
Finally, the Family Room (or use it as a fourth bedroom) is expansive and includes a sectional sofa, a bar and bar stools, a 55" large screen smart television, and board games for guests to enjoy. There is plenty of room to bring an air mattress to use this room for extra sleeping space for our capacity of 10 guests. Out the back of the family room, you will enjoy a rooftop deck, often shaded by the large trees in the neighborhood, offering seating for several to enjoy.
Outside -
The front yard is the classic beach yard - stones and hardscaping, with two Adirondack seats to enjoy the neighborhood and morning sunshine with a cup of coffee. Parking is available for up to two cars in the driveway and three more cars on the street in front of the house.
The shaded backyard is private and includes a storage box that houses beach chairs, toys, boobie boards, and games. The fully fenced private backyard will keep your dog and/or children safe. A picnic table and outdoor chairs provide even more summer fun seating. There is a propane fire pit, aWeber propane grill with worktable as well as a private outdoor shower and a hammock!
With a FRIDAY changeover day in the summer months, you can get a jump ahead of beach traffic and enjoy more time on vacation. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am so our housekeeping and maintenance staff can ready the rental for every guest.
We hope you plan your next vacation with us.
Please note that in addition to accepting the terms of our listing at the time of booking, guests will be forwarded an email with a link to digitally sign our rental agreement and upload a copy of the primary guest's government-issued photo ID with address (e.g. driver's license). This helps protect our guests and us from fraudulent identity theft.
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About the area
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Located in Villas, this holiday home is near the beach. Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. 

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What's nearby
- Cape May Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Cape May Winery - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
- Historic Cold Spring Village - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Cape May Beach - 12 min drive - 4.8 km
- Sunset Beach - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 4 min drive
- Harpoons on the Bay - 3 min drive
- Bayshore Bagel & Coffee Co. - 4 min drive
- El Pueblo Taqueria - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald D.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ronald D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nishtha B.
5 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreams Come true
Nishtha B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
7 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stay
Kelly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rose M.
15 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Rose M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary H., Pitman
5 Oct, 2017
Wonderful Stay
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Ginny N.
27 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
Ginny N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
4/10 Poor
JB F.
28 May, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
So Disappointed!
JB F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Javier M.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Javier M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa L.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cristina D.
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July weekend with family
Cristina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brad R.
3 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Brad R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth D.
22 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Comfortable in Cape May
Beth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
robert r.
10 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and neat for older home
robert r.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Henry S.
18 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend beach trip
Henry S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
3 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home and Location
Lisa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mandi S.
19 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home & location
Mandi S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul Z.
6 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home - perfect location
Paul Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James C.
9 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
James C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helene L.
27 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very well equipped house
Helene L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frank U.
24 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, well stocked and comfortable
Frank U.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcia B.
21 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Marcia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Forouzan G.
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer get away
Forouzan G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adam H.
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Adam H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Angela P.
14 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stay on Fern Rd.
Angela P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Tina and Andrew Schmidt, Owners

"Dreams Come True" is an apt name for a beautiful beach house and couldn't be more true for Tina and Andrew Schmidt.  High school sweethearts, but apart for thirty years, Andrew and Tina reunited and made their lifelong dreams come true by marrying in 2015.  With more than 35 years of experience as a landlord and vacation rental owner, Tina and Andrew have the experience and interest in making your vacation a wonderful one.  Consider a stay at the beach at Dreams Come True Cottage of Cape May Beach/Villas or in the Pennsylvania countryside at Clover's Cottage Vacation Rental in Hegins
Why they chose this property
Get the best of both worlds - close to the quiet of the bay and the excitement of the ocean towns.  Historic Cape May is a great getaway for all ages.  Take a ride up the Jersey shore to the Wildwoods boardwalk as well.  Or simply stay bayside and enjoy all that it has to offer.  If you have never considered a vacation at the bay, give it a try this year to discover the hidden secret of a quieter beach vacation that is still close to all the action.
What makes this property unique
Pet-friendly house and beaches (bayside).  A short 387 steps to the sand.  Very walker and biker-friendly neighborhoods.  Quiet and family-friendly, including rentals and many private seasonal and full-time residences.  Shaded backyard and neighborhood.
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