Beautiful 6 BR House in center of Historic District 1 Block to Beach
House in Cape May, NJ
12 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
House, 6 Bedrooms, 3.5+ Baths, (Sleeps 12) Linens and towels are NOT provided.
Cape May is one of only three cities in the USA in which the whole city is designated an Historic Landmark City. The historic district is composed of hundreds of beautifully painted and maintained Victorian homes. Decatur Street is the heart of this district and 132 Decatur is a classic example of 'Queen Anne' Victorian architecture. Trolley, horse-drawn carriage, and walking tours travel the streets with guides telling stories about the history of 'the United States first Seashore Resort', the five presidents that made this their summer white house, and the unique architecture like 132 Decatur's 'belly porch.' The porch is one of the areas that everyone loves. It is large and relaxing, surrounded by flowers, and an ideal place to people watch, have cocktails, watch the horse-drawn carriages, and dine.
132 Decatur Street has an ideal location. It is one block from a beautiful wide beach yet only one half block from the center of the pedestrian shopping mall. Everything is within an easy walk. Excellent restaurants, bars with live entertainment, interesting boutiques, two live theaters, miniature golf, and arcades for the kids are no more than four blocks away. Challenging golf courses and excellent deep sea fishing are close by.
The house is roomy and comfortable. We installed central A/C and heat. The pictures with window A/C units are old pics. All rooms have central A/C. The kitchen is newly renovated with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. It is fully equipped with all the utensils a gourmet cook might need. An HDTV is wall-mounted in the kitchen. It has counter space for seven diners as well as a separate bar and coffee bar area with beverage refrigerator, blenders and multiple coffee makers. A powder room and fully equipped laundry are adjacent to the kitchen. The house has a dining room that will accommodate twelve and two living rooms. Each living room has a flat screen HDTV and DVD. The living rooms are separated by pocket doors to allow for different tastes in TV or movie watching.
The second floor has four bedrooms and three full modern bathrooms (beds are 3 Queens and 1 Twin). The third floor has two bedrooms (beds are 2 Full and 2 Twin) and a turret used as a reading area. The rear yard is fenced with a six foot fence for privacy and safety of young children. It has an outside shower / changing area and parking for two cars. Everyone that stays at 132 Decatur loves the house and its convenience.
We do not provide bed linens or bath towels. It is the tenants responsibility to bring their own or rent from a service in Cape May. We’ve provided 8 beach tags. We can not guarantee the beach tags.
Cleanliness is on everyone's mind this year. We have a professional service, Gofers Cleaning Service, cleaning and disinfecting between tenants. The owner of Gofers supplied the following information to help you be comfortable: "The two most important things for renters to do is to vacate the property on time and to not arrive early so cleaners have time to do the work. We use Lysol, Clorox and the Quat line of products from National Chemical Labs, a major supplier to hospitals, schools, and commercial establishments. We always use disposable gloves, which once used are disposed. Fresh gloves at every location. Fresh mop heads are used at each location. We use hundreds of rags by the end of a day. I believe the houses that we service are some of the most germ and virus free houses in Cape May. "
Cape May is one of only three cities in the USA in which the whole city is designated an Historic Landmark City. The historic district is composed of hundreds of beautifully painted and maintained Victorian homes. Decatur Street is the heart of this district and 132 Decatur is a classic example of 'Queen Anne' Victorian architecture. Trolley, horse-drawn carriage, and walking tours travel the streets with guides telling stories about the history of 'the United States first Seashore Resort', the five presidents that made this their summer white house, and the unique architecture like 132 Decatur's 'belly porch.' The porch is one of the areas that everyone loves. It is large and relaxing, surrounded by flowers, and an ideal place to people watch, have cocktails, watch the horse-drawn carriages, and dine.
132 Decatur Street has an ideal location. It is one block from a beautiful wide beach yet only one half block from the center of the pedestrian shopping mall. Everything is within an easy walk. Excellent restaurants, bars with live entertainment, interesting boutiques, two live theaters, miniature golf, and arcades for the kids are no more than four blocks away. Challenging golf courses and excellent deep sea fishing are close by.
The house is roomy and comfortable. We installed central A/C and heat. The pictures with window A/C units are old pics. All rooms have central A/C. The kitchen is newly renovated with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. It is fully equipped with all the utensils a gourmet cook might need. An HDTV is wall-mounted in the kitchen. It has counter space for seven diners as well as a separate bar and coffee bar area with beverage refrigerator, blenders and multiple coffee makers. A powder room and fully equipped laundry are adjacent to the kitchen. The house has a dining room that will accommodate twelve and two living rooms. Each living room has a flat screen HDTV and DVD. The living rooms are separated by pocket doors to allow for different tastes in TV or movie watching.
The second floor has four bedrooms and three full modern bathrooms (beds are 3 Queens and 1 Twin). The third floor has two bedrooms (beds are 2 Full and 2 Twin) and a turret used as a reading area. The rear yard is fenced with a six foot fence for privacy and safety of young children. It has an outside shower / changing area and parking for two cars. Everyone that stays at 132 Decatur loves the house and its convenience.
We do not provide bed linens or bath towels. It is the tenants responsibility to bring their own or rent from a service in Cape May. We’ve provided 8 beach tags. We can not guarantee the beach tags.
Cleanliness is on everyone's mind this year. We have a professional service, Gofers Cleaning Service, cleaning and disinfecting between tenants. The owner of Gofers supplied the following information to help you be comfortable: "The two most important things for renters to do is to vacate the property on time and to not arrive early so cleaners have time to do the work. We use Lysol, Clorox and the Quat line of products from National Chemical Labs, a major supplier to hospitals, schools, and commercial establishments. We always use disposable gloves, which once used are disposed. Fresh gloves at every location. Fresh mop heads are used at each location. We use hundreds of rags by the end of a day. I believe the houses that we service are some of the most germ and virus free houses in Cape May. "
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cape May, NJ
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Such an amazing house! We had a great time. It couldn't have been in a more convenient location!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful experience at the house. The owner was very responsive to us. The house was spacious and provided all the amenities we needed. I would highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is well-maintained, well-furnished and has parking spaces.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second year at this charming historic home and everyone in the family had a favorite comment about the house. Nice bedrooms .. big workable kitchen .. great parking for our four cars plus the parking permit on the street .. historic details and beach decor .. wonderful porch!
Location allowed for daily walk to the shops and the beach!
Plus the owner was easy to communicate with .. and responsive quickly!
Perfect stay.
10.0 / 10.0
All as promised and extremely close to everything!
10.0 / 10.0
The place is just as it’s posted and the owner was really helpful. I would recommend it totally.I went there with my friends for our 60th birthday. We all loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time at 132 Decatur! it was so convenient for everything we love to do! The house was so clean and very comfortable! Hoping we will be able to come back there next time!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome location! It was a short walk to everything! The host responded quickly to messages and is very helpful! The house is beautiful and was very clean. It was a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
I can’t say enough great things about this house! My family and I were so impressed with the layout, cleanliness and decor of the home. The location was perfect and we were so happy with how close we were to everything! It had a very family friendly vibe to it and we had the best time.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for a group of friends to gather—in spite of terrible weather, the house was roomy and comfortable. Easy walking to restaurants and shops
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous house in a great location. Beach and town all walkable with a great front porch.
10.0 / 10.0
My favorite had a great week in Cape May at this property. We had stayed at this home in the past and really enjoyed it. The new owners made some very nice upgrades that helped make our stay even more enjoyable. We will definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time in Cape May. The home is situated in a convenient location to the beach, shops and restaurants. The home was clean and charming. We would love to stay here again if we return to Cape May in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the house even when there were two rainy days! Everyone from age 3 to 76 gave this beach trip top scores!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Victorian house within walking distance to everything! We had a girls’ weekend here and everything was perfect! Great communication with the owner. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed recently for a girls getaway and it could not have been better. The host was very responsive and the house was perfect.
Location was awesome and the house it self was modern with all the history.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing stay! You cannot beat the location. Everything is walkable and so close. The house was the perfect size for 7 of us with plenty of space. We had a blast and will likely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay! House is the perfect location to the restaurants and shops! Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
All of my family agreed this rental has been our best so far for our annual Cape May Christmas. The location was excellent. Cross the street and you are at The Mall. And a few minutes walk to Congress Hall and Breakfast with Santa!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a great house, terrific location an very well equipped. Kitchen had everything we needed to put on a celebration dinner for my mother's 85th birthday for the whole family. Front porch is large and allowed all of us to sit and enjoy all the charm of Cape May's Autumn. Can't say enough about how great the communication with the property owner was. So accommodating and helpful! Don't think twice, book it. You'll love the location and the house!
10.0 / 10.0
Could not have been better! House is perfect, location is unbeatable and hosts were awesome!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our girls weekend at this house!! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing house in an amazing location! Stephen was wonderful and super easy to work with.
10.0 / 10.0
This property could not be located in a more perfect location. Steve is a great host and is incredibly responsive. The interior of the house has its pros and cons as a Victorian, but everyone enjoyed their stay. The air conditioning works and the house was definitely large enough for our group of 10 adults plus one toddler. We had a fantastic trip and would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Had the best time staying at this wonderful home. Would rent again! Thank you so much for the best beach week!
10.0 / 10.0
Location, Location, Location!
This property is all about location. You are in the center of everything in Cape May! Shopping, groceries, wine and spirits, coffee, ice cream, restaurants and the beach are all just steps away. You can park your car in the provided off-street parking and never get in the car again the whole week if you choose! Our family loved sitting on the porch and people watching. So many passersby stopped to take pictures of the house because of the architecture and beautiful garden. My only tip to those who like to sleep in is to bring ear plugs. Each morning there are quite a few trucks unloading in the area and it can get loud. For us it was not a problem - just a small price to pay for the perfect location. Thanks to Steve for sharing his home.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the 1800’s home within short walk to shopping and beach
Excellent. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!!
Steve’s home is in an amazing location, close to everything!! The off street parking was super convenient. The layout of the home provides space for everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house in an even better location
Great house in a great location plenty of room for a large group. The home was reminiscent of the classic grand beach home.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Place
We stayed for a Congress Hall wedding-the location was perfect-everything in walking distance. Great space for everyone to relax and enjoy each other's company! The only downsides: Having to bring our own linens and it was a bit noisy in the mornings-delivery trucks, etc. However, overall excellent hosts and lovely home-we were thrilled with the place!
10.0 / 10.0
Christmas Getaway to Cape May
Seven of us ventured down the parkway to exit 0 for a weekend of Christmas festivities. Stephen was an excellent host before we even got there, he answered our questions and was readily available during our stay!
BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME!!
The house is stunning and well appointed, 3 stories were more than enough for the seven of us. The living room was cozy for watching TV and laughing and talking. The kitchen had all the things we needed to make a few meals and the Bar was a hit as we mixed bloody Marys and chocolate martinis. THE PORCH was the best, fortunately the weather was mild and we sat outside and watched the world go by! Coffee in the morning as the sun rose and cocktails at night as the Christmas lights began to twinkle. It was a great place to people watch and chat with those that walked by. Our bedrooms were big and cozy and the 3 bathrooms on the second floor were perfect for lots of people getting ready in the morning. Parking in Cape May can be tricky, but we had room for 3 cars behind the fence and permits for 2 cars to park on the street.
CAN WE TALK LOCATION?!?!?! This beautiful home was located on the corner, mere yards from the Washington Street promenade. We had all Washington Street had to offer right at our fingertips, great restaurants, eclectic shops, coffee, and ice cream! Even though it was December, the beach beckoned from a block away.
Cape May is beautiful during the holidays, Stephen was a stelar Rostand Jules by the Sea was a true treat!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Thanksgiving get away
What an amazing property! Not only is the location all you could ask for but the inside of the house is clean and updated.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Stay
The Victorian home has so much charm with old world and new world amenities. Our host was very responsive to our questions and requests. The location was perfect and our group had 5 Star stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful!
Beautiful house, great location, highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house great location
great house and can't beat the location. love the renovations. owner very responsive. can't wait to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful House - Great Location
If you enjoy Cape May, this is a perect spot. The house was roomy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the location was close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. The owners were responsive. It was a great people watching spot, and many of those passing commented on how beautiful the house and flower gardens are. We used a wagon to grocery shop and never moved our cars the whole week. It was nice to have off-street parking. I would highly recommend this house.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful house in an incredible location
We had an absolute blast! Perfect location, ideal house for families, well-equipped with everything you need for a week at the beach. Steve was incredibly helpful and communicative. We are so glad we could spend this week together in his beautiful home. Thank you so much, Steve!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect home in Cape May
I was with a group of 12 women and we had the best time staying at this property. The home was just as pictured, clean, and in the perfect location. Stephen was easily accessible and answered everything so timely. Would 10/10 recommend to friends and family! Amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
Fun bachelorette weekend
Perfect house, perfect location.
The owner was so pleasant to deal with!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location!!
My friends and I had an amazing weekend here. The beach was a 2 min walk and was right next to a number of shops, bars and restaurants. I highly recommend this place for any group looking to stay / have easy access to all the action / sights Cape May has to offer.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cape May?
The average price for a rental in Cape May is $575 per night. This rental is $847 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful 6 BR House in center of Historic District 1 Block to Beach . 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 Beautiful 6 BR House in center of Historic District 1 Block to Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful 6 BR House in center of Historic District 1 Block to Beach ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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