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TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May

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The rustic cedar siding adds to the quiant ambience of the cottage.
Living area
Living area
View from the sunporch all the way into the kitchen. open floor plan water views
Dining

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 55 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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North Cape May, NJ
  • Place, beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Point State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May

This cottage is one house away from the beach front on Shore Road in historic Townbank.
This setting offers such a perfect beach stay you will want to return year after year! Whether you are looking for a family vacation, couple's retreat or simply to reconnect with a group of friends, this property is equipped and located to provide wonderful memories that will last your lifetime.

This is a two bedroom, one full bath home, which comfortably sleeps six, offers an amazing view above the dunes from the sun room for daily dolphin and sunset watching. Townbank is known for spectacular sunset viewing.. People come from all around just to watch the grand colors provided nightly as the sun sinks slowly into the horizon over the water. Staying here ensures you the premium, unobstructed view of this daily event from both inside the home or the fenced in yard at no additional cost!

The home has air conditioning window units, however guests equally enjoy opening the many windows to fully experience the ocean breeze, peaceful lapping waves and sea gulls beckoning you to enjoy your day on the quiet, non-crowded beach which awaits just outside your door. This area is perfect for strolling about on the beach (no beach tags required!) or biking along the safe shore road that runs directly in front of the cottage.

The Cape May-Lewis Ferry is just over a mile down the road. If you want to hit the boardwalk at night, Cape May is 10 minutes by car and Wildwood is close. Nearby there are wineries, shops, galleries and gourmet restaurants. Harpoons on the Bay, beach front restaurant is just a few blocks walk down the road and a great place to dine in if you aren't in the mood to cook! You can have a few drinks and simply walk home; no need to worry about driving! A quick trip to the market is only a few minutes by car. Major highways are accessible just outside of town, yet traffic is not a problem while staying in Townbank. The “small town feel” is comforting while strolling or biking throughout the town.

The house is comfortably furnished for your enjoyment and offers updated kitchen appliances, two bedrooms plus additional sleeping on a large sofa.. The eat in kitchen comfortably seats six and offers views directly out the sliding glass doors. The grand deck offers relaxing seating while overlooking the water, or just a place to hang-out and watch the dolphins or sunsets.

The cottage sits in a white picket fenced in yard and offers plenty of space for outdoor fun. Beach access is simply through the gate, down the short, gently sloping dune and you are on our quiet, peaceful, non-crowded beach. It's easy to go back and forth from your “beach camp” to access a snack, drink or the bathroom as you enjoy the tranquil setting of what seems to be a private beach.
I have chosen native landscaping that provides food and shelter for wild life.. Rather than tearing down this old beach house I Have decided to maintain it. Most guests appreciate the cozy comfortable nature of this home. I don't want you to be disappointed, if you prefer brand new,
Booking your vacation couldn't be simpler! Check our calendar for availability and rates that are extremely reasonable for beach front property.

Home Amenities:
* Air conditioning and ceiling fans
* The kitchen is equipped with gas stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, toaster oven, microwave, general cleaning supplies and all dishes, glasses, pots and pans, utensils you will need.
* The living room offers a large TV with cable, WiFi, two comfortable recliners and many wonderful books to peruse during your stay.
* Bedrooms offer comforters so simply bring your own linens for one full size beds .and a trundle bed
* The bathroom has a tub, you will need to provide your own bath towels.
* We provide a couple of beach chairs and offer outdoor seating and eating for your enjoyments. Just bring beach towels and you are ready to hit the sand and water!
* While there are no laundry facilities on the premises, There is a clean, lovely laundromat within a five minute car ride.
* The most amazing amenity we offer is the world class SUNSET and dolphin watching from the privacy of your beach front sun room! It just can't be beat!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Owners must clean up after pets or forfeit deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do permit smoking outside but never inside

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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North Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Point State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape May Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stowaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May?

As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May on 11 Apr, 2026 start from S$482, 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.

Is TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TOWNBANK COTTAGE Pet Friendly N.Cape May located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape May holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cape May Point State Park, Cape May Terminal and Cape May Winery. Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 90 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Stay in Cape May

We had a wonderful stay in Cape May! The home was perfect for what we needed: full stove (gas burners - bonus!), full size fridge, grill, fire pit, yard for dogs to run, beautiful view of the water from the home. We had a small issue with the a/c unit and we were able to fix it and the renter refunded us some money which definitely wasn’t expected, and we were very thankful! Also, we had only positive interactions with the owners and the locals were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2025
Very happy to hear ! Hope to see you again. Townbank really is the best for vacations.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice stay..tranquil setting..amazing view of bay

Needed quiet restful few days away...this place did the trick....had good stay...thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carrie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location Dated Differs a bit from the ad Management is responsive and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2025
We have done some minor changes to make the place more enjoyable for guests. We’d love to have you back and make the rating a 5/5 !
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location town and Beach were absolutely amazing

We we're a little bit tight with five of us but the pros definitely far outweigh the cons. We had a beautiful family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
Hi Mindy, I'm glad you had a great time. The white house in front of you vrbo ID 462382 is more spacious should you wish to return. Thanks Gary
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tammy J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Much needed vacation

The view is priceless and I loved watching my dogs enjoying themselves!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Breathtaking Views

Stayed for my son's wedding in Cape May. A beautiful location to watch the sunset and dolphins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great View

Great view of the Bay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2022
HI Barbara, I am glad you enjoyed the finer things in life. Many guests arrive with a magnifying glass to discover a spot that needs painting and never see the sunsets and jumping dolphins. I hope you return. Should the time you want be taken I also rent the front house. ID 462382. We are open year round and so are most of the stores and restaraunts. Animals like me, Gary
Verified

8/10 Good

Katarzyna S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The sunsets

Absolutely wonderful location! Every night a different show by nature. Relaxing and quiet beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
Thanks for coming. Gary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK M.

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

Waterview and Sunsets

The property met all the hype- everything they said/ people wrote in their review was accurate. We were happy/ and our dogs got to run around in a fenced-in yard... It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing house.

Owner Gary was so friendly and helpful. Location is absolutely perfect to bay. Very quite if your looking for quite retreat this is the place. Sunsets were amazing. Great neighborhood for families and small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2022
Hi Erin, I'm glad you had a great time. Hope you can come back. I also rent the white house vrbo 462382. and we are open all year. Thanks for your review, Gary
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

The house is fine. Definitely rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher S.

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

Great view and location - just as listed

We appreciate the stay here. The location was great and neighborhood unbeatable. Thank you for the accurate description, so no surprises here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nakul M.

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

Excellent location

A simple 2 bdr house right across a nice and quiet beach. The deck provides excellent views of the ocean. A bike, sand toys and kayak is provided. The house and beach are pet friendly..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Thanks Nakul, hope you come back. Animals like me. Gary
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alison D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The location was nice and close to the beach. The house was not kept up with. The ac unit in the second bedroom was not cooling at all and there was mold around all of the ac units on the property. It was 90 degrees on the inside with all the ac units running. After reading the last entry in the guest book, it was apparent the owner would be of no help. We ended up paying it forward and buying a new window unit for the second bedroom so that we could sleep at night. Half of the yard is overgrown with prickly weeds. It looked like there may have been a kayak and a raft float in there but they were inaccessible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
I hired a new cleaner and will fix the problems . I will pay you for the AC unit if you send me a receipt. the kayak is shared with the front house and is there. Sorry for the trouble you had. i WILL fix them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciana M.

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

Town Bank in Caoe May

Beautiful location directly across quiet Shore Road to the beach. Great view from the deck and sun room overlooking Delaware Bay. A thank you to Ryan for leaving HBO Max signed in on the in house ROKU.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2021
Hi Luciana, Electronics are changing so fast. I needed help also in how to work the TV. If we meet again I hope to get a one of one lesson on CPR from your husband. Thanks for the review. Oh my name is Gary. lol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

We loved every minute of our short stay here. The view was just as pictured. The fenced yard was perfect for our dog. The biking was lovely. The beach was secluded yet provided wonderful ambiance. It was a short drive to Cape May Winery which was a treat! Hopefully we will return some day ~ Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Hi Laura, Thanks for your kind words. Almost everyone want to return. I will give you a discount if you do. Contact me first before booking. Gary owner Cape May is open in the fall and winter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

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

Great Location

We had a wonderful time (although it rained all weekend). Location is ideal and property is well kept. Gary is very responsive and available if needed. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming around the neighborhood. Hopefully we can return when there is better weather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2021
Hi Jess, Next time you come, remind me to put in a good word for the weather. I have connections. The fall is a beautiful time to get away. Thanks for your kind words. Take Care, Gary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S.

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

Seaview

Very relaxing, thanks! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2021
Thanks for the review, hope to see you again. Gary bring some holopchi ! lol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONIELLE D.

Great Vacation spot!!

My family and I loved spending 4 days at this cottage. It was very peaceful and beautiful. The deck overlooking the beach was the best part, we barely left it. The sunsets at nighttime were picture perfect. The owners were very responsive if we had any questions. The yard was big enough for our pup to enjoy her time and she loved it. It was so nice to have her with us. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Donielle, Thanks for your kind review. Hope you return as we continue to make improvements. Gary owner
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

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

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our time here. The property is in the most incredible location to take in the beauty of the area. We ended up buying an air mattress because the full bed mattress was uncomfortable. There was some dog hair on the furniture and blankets, but the house felt clean overall. I would absolutely recommend this rental to anyone. We're grateful for the time we spent here as a family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
Hi Alicia, I'm glad you had a good time. That's the risk of allowing dogs. Sometimes you need duct tape to get some hair out. We'll try better. I'll have to check out the mattress. Hope you come back. Thanks Gary
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location, As Always

This was my 6th or 7th (I've lost track) annual July stay and I'm still in love. Early morning dolphin & osprey watching on the deck, gorgeous sunsets just a step away every evening, and all in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood. True that it would benefit from a little TLC, but I'm not a perfectionist, I still find it charming. It's clean, comfortable, and well stocked for a vacation stay. See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Happy to hear we will see you again and that you had a great stay ! Those sunsets are the gold mine.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer T.

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

I want all my money back!

We couldn't stay there smell was horrible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Sunsets and Dog Friendly

If you are looking for fancy and modern, this is not the place. BUT if you are looking for comfortable, dog friendly and gorgeous sunsets, then rent this place! Bay beach right across the street, sunsets can't be beat. Dogs loved the yard and were obsessed with the bunnies in the adjoining yard! Will definitely rent again. Gary was easy to work with and answered my emails immediately,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Amazing Location!

We came for a long weekend stay. The location was amazing! You could be in the ocean within 5 minutes of walking out the door. The house is in a residental neighborhood so there isn't much noise at night. The landscaping was great! We saw so many birds and rabbits which was really nice. The back porch was amazing! We spent every evening out there watching the sun go down. The ocean is really gentle at that beach and we didn't have to worry about our kids with the waves. We would love to rebook in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

nicole p.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
DON'T BELIEVE THE PHOTOS. This place is not just outdated, it's downright nasty. Spiders, ants, cobwebs, i was scared to sit on anything i put blankets down over everything. Clothsline and outdoor shower enveloped in vines and completely inaccessible, see photos. We could barely get to the front door. No kayak, no beach chairs, no usable grill. Dirty worn out carpet, chair, couch. Trundle bed mattress was filthy, didn't even use it. The ONLY good thing was the proximity to the water and the ability to see the bay from the back deck. Which had a loose board on the top step and broken chairs. No lighting down the whole side of the house, very dangerous. Landscaping is atrocious, the whole place is covered in vines, burrs on half the lawn, dead stuff cut and left to turn brown. The bedroom window was partially open and vines were GROWING IN THE WINDOW. TV is not mounted on the wall, it's on a rickety old stand. I wish i could include more photos.... please read AND BELIEVE the reviews, don't do it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by PROWE Enterprises

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My name is Gary Prowe and I am an avid outdoor lover of fishing, beach combing, botany, gardening, bird watching and gardening. I purchased this over-sized lot many years ago for the enjoyment of my family and decided it would be wonderful to share with beach lovers like myself, looking for an affordable, family beach front vacation stay.

Why they chose this property

Cottage is located directly overlooking beach, above the dunes and within walking distance to dining, entertainment and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Nearby beaches, such as Cape May and Wildwood offer boardwalks for your amusement pleasure!

Everyone deserves to experience life on a beach at least once in their lifetime!

What makes this property unique

This is a beach front cottage located in the peaceful area of historic Townbank. The Townbank community is bayside of Cape May and is known as Sunset Beach. Every evening at sunset, people gather to sit on the beach and enjoy the spectacular event of watching the sun sink slowly into the horizon over the water! Our cottage has a deck that sits high above the dunes and allows you to enjoy unobstructed views !

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