Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
5.0
Outstanding(146 Reviews)

House in Cape May, NJ

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental

The John Hand Black and White House is a national historic landmark house in Cape May - a National historic landmark city. It is oldest house in Cape May. Circa 1690 John Hand led a group of Mayflower Settlers to Cape May from Montauk NY. He brought his and 30 other families to Cape May. They settled on this part of Washington Street because it was the highest point on the island and ideal for farming and whaling. They established the City of Cape May and the first tax records on this house are dated 1710. This is John Hand’s Farm House. This house has been carefully restored by the owners of the popular Cape May vacation house “The Whalers Cottage”. The Black and White House is beautiful, w/ 5 large Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 5 star amenities on the inside. It is a perfect place for an exceptionally comfortable beach getaway with a real sense of history. The first floor begins with a beautiful, spacious outdoor front porch with plenty of room for gathering and overlooking historic Washington Street. It is also well lit for that relaxing book at the end of a great day in Cape May. Enter the house from the porch and you will see the original 1700 fireplace anchoring the great room with plenty of comfortable seating and a 65” intelligent flat screen TV. The great room flows openly to the kitchen with brand new appliances, granite counter tops and seating for 12 at the table. You will notice a slight “lean” and the ceilings are a little lower in this part of the house because we were just a little shorter back then! Off the kitchen is a bathroom and separate laundry room with washer and dryer. Finally, the 1st floor master has a king-sized bed, attached full bathroom w/walk in shower and walk in closet

The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The 2nd floor master has a king - sized bed, attached full bathroom with walk in shower and a walk-in closet. The next bedroom on the second floor also has a King-Sized bed with a large closet. The hallway bedroom has a Queen Size bed and a large closet. The final bedroom is a kid’s paradise (but adults will be fine too) and has 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, bunk beds and a loft which includes futons and a 50” intelligent flat screen for gaming. The house sleeps 12 comfortably. Rounding out the upstairs is a full bathroom with both a tub and a walk-in shower. A long hallway has nook seating for reading and relaxing as well. This hallway also has that fun “lean” which is not from too much wine! All of the bedrooms have 42” intelligent flat screen TV’s. It also has upgraded HD Cable and WiFi throughout. The house is decorated in a black and white theme with plenty of accent color to capture what it was like long ago and also to just have fun with a cool theme to hang out in on vacation or just for the weekend.

In addition to the open front porch the house has a large back yard back patio. There is abundant outdoor seating and a gas grill. The Black and White Barn in the back yard was originally built in the late 1800’s and has been restored along with the house. Inside you will find 7-9 bikes , 9-10 chairs, umbrella and a wagon to easily get to and from the beach and town. The driveway has 5 parking spots and one on the street. It's a little snug on the driveway so please park the cars and use the bikes or your feet!
The House is convenient to everything. 10-15 minute walk to both the beach and town (5-minute bike ride). Less than 5-minute walk to Physick Estate and Cape May Tennis Club. At the beginning of the season 8 Beach Tags will be in the house. For clarity these tags belong to our family and we allow use for our guests. If you lose them please replace them with a full season tag as a courtesy to us or the next guest. We will not replace tags lost during the season. Also we do not provide linens and towels we do have pillows and blankets if you choose to use them. As no Cape May owners provide linens and towels multiple great services are available on line with delivery and pick up services. Pillows and blankets can be rented as well. Linens are required to sleep on our beds please for cleanliness and consideration of the next guest.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Cape May, NJ

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(146 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
Everything about this property was excellent! Loved the porch, the grounds, everything! The first day we noticed that the Keurig wasnt working. Contacted Rhonda and that afternoon a new one was brought over. Location on Washington was very convenient. If there was 1 tiny issue it was that the house sleeps up to 12 (we were 9) but the kitchen only had 8 chairs. A few extra folding chairs would be great. Again, we loved it!!
5.0
Jun 2024
We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Black and White House in early June. I’d like to credit our perfect weather week but regardless of how that could have played out the home would have been great. The home and property were well suited to hosting our grown children and their families. We all had ample space and could come together with ease for meals, games and relaxing. The porch is private and large with ample seating. The owner was very friendly and gracious with communication. They were generous with amenities and recommendations. We stay in Cape May often and this was our best experience yet. Details given were accurate. The experience was enjoyable from every aspect.
5.0
Jun 2024
The house was perfect! We truly felt at home. The house was decorated beautifully and met all our needs. We are already thinking of a family reunion next year.
5.0
May 2024
This property was perfect for our gathering. The location was great and the home was very clean. We had a little trouble working the tv (operator error) and the host jumped on Facetime with us! I highly recommend staying here!
5.0
May 2024
First time at this home and the pictures were spot on! Family enjoyed and took advantage of home and yard (beautiful lawn) when not raining. Had bikes, chairs and wagons available in very organized shed. Thank you for sharing your home with our family!
5.0
May 2024
The house was perfect for a group of 12. The house is spacious and everyone had a really great time. The porch and the property are both amazing.
5.0
Apr 2024
We had the best stay at Scott and Rhonda’s house! The close proximity to town, wineries, and the beach was just so perfect! We also spent so much time at the house because it was so wonderful-the porch was our favorite spot! The bikes they provided were perfect for quick trips around town and all of the beds were very comfy. We created some awesome memories here and hope to be back for more stays in the coming years.
5.0
Apr 2024
We had such a fun and easy stay at this home! It was large enough to fit our group of 11 comfortably - we enjoyed eating / hanging out at the house as well as the quick walk to downtown. Communication with the host was also smooth. Thanks again!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cape May?

The average price for a rental in Cape May is $608 per night. This rental is $387 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House ?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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