Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district
5.0
Outstanding(54 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Cape May, NJ
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this bed and breakfast
An original Cape May vacation home in the heart of the Cape May's victorian district, tucked away on Hughes St., on Cape May's oldest residential street.
You'll be walking distance to everything that makes Cape May special including:
• Cape May's world class beaches
• Town center shopping
• South Jersey's top restaurants
The Longfellow House makes for the perfect family and friends vacation, family reunion, weekend getaway, or corporate retreat. And we're pet friendly! The only guest house of our size in the victorian district that allows fury family members.
In our family since 1851, this historic vacation home combines old world Cape May charm with modern comfort and amenities, and soul calming privacy, so your family can enjoy a truly unique Cape May experience together.
Key House Features:
— Absolute perfect location
— Central to the historic district, beaches, shopping & restaurants
— Private, quite neighborhood on one way street
— Bright, charming accommodations with plenty of room
— Sleeps up to16
— Air Conditioning in all bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout house
— Newly full AC coverage on the first floor of main house
— 2 Car Private Parking
— Hi speed wireless internet
— Kid friendly
— Dog friendly, cats too! (additional fee)
— Front and back yards (great for kids & pets)
— Optional 1st floor apartment suite for elderly parents and guests with special needs (additional fee)
Additional benefits:
— Separate living & family rooms
— Front porch west facing (sun setting), with classic rocking chairs overlooking the Hughes Street
— From porch you'll watch horse and carriage tours clip clop up historic Hughes St.
— Private rear deck with cantina style lights, large picnic table, adirondack chairs, canvas umbrella, gas grill and direct connection to the kitchen
— WIFI hi-speed internet access
— Family room features 60 inch HD Smart TV, DVDs, and HDMI connections for Xbox
— Smart TV & Xfinity entertainment setup
— 7 Minisplit units covering 1st floor, 2nd floor and back apartment suite
— Ceiling fans through house
— Outdoor “after beach" shower
Extra Beach Goodies included (for summer rentals):
— 5 complimentary commercial beach tags
— Beach Box with secure lock on the beach (you can leave your items there during your stay so you don't have to carry every day)
— Beach Chairs stocked in beach box - we'll leave chairs at the house for non-summer rentals
You'll be walking distance to everything that makes Cape May special including:
• Cape May's world class beaches
• Town center shopping
• South Jersey's top restaurants
The Longfellow House makes for the perfect family and friends vacation, family reunion, weekend getaway, or corporate retreat. And we're pet friendly! The only guest house of our size in the victorian district that allows fury family members.
In our family since 1851, this historic vacation home combines old world Cape May charm with modern comfort and amenities, and soul calming privacy, so your family can enjoy a truly unique Cape May experience together.
Key House Features:
— Absolute perfect location
— Central to the historic district, beaches, shopping & restaurants
— Private, quite neighborhood on one way street
— Bright, charming accommodations with plenty of room
— Sleeps up to16
— Air Conditioning in all bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout house
— Newly full AC coverage on the first floor of main house
— 2 Car Private Parking
— Hi speed wireless internet
— Kid friendly
— Dog friendly, cats too! (additional fee)
— Front and back yards (great for kids & pets)
— Optional 1st floor apartment suite for elderly parents and guests with special needs (additional fee)
Additional benefits:
— Separate living & family rooms
— Front porch west facing (sun setting), with classic rocking chairs overlooking the Hughes Street
— From porch you'll watch horse and carriage tours clip clop up historic Hughes St.
— Private rear deck with cantina style lights, large picnic table, adirondack chairs, canvas umbrella, gas grill and direct connection to the kitchen
— WIFI hi-speed internet access
— Family room features 60 inch HD Smart TV, DVDs, and HDMI connections for Xbox
— Smart TV & Xfinity entertainment setup
— 7 Minisplit units covering 1st floor, 2nd floor and back apartment suite
— Ceiling fans through house
— Outdoor “after beach" shower
Extra Beach Goodies included (for summer rentals):
— 5 complimentary commercial beach tags
— Beach Box with secure lock on the beach (you can leave your items there during your stay so you don't have to carry every day)
— Beach Chairs stocked in beach box - we'll leave chairs at the house for non-summer rentals
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Cape May, NJ
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(54 Reviews)5.0
Our family visits Cape May annually. This year our group was 9 adults and 4 children. The house was large enough to accommodate our group with bedrooms for everyone.
The location is perfect between the walking mall and the beach. The deck where your group has room to eat and cook at the grill was perfect for us.
Would stay here again. Lots of beach read books to choose from. Thanks Longfellow house!
5.0
We had four generations under one roof! I was extremely impressed by the walk-ability of Cape May. Our stay at the Longfellow House was fantastic and our hosts made sure we were taken care of! Would happily recommend to everyone!
5.0
What a beautiful home our family had the privilege of staying at this week. History abounds as you walk through the home decorated with generational family pictures that give you an idea of what life was like in Cape May many years ago. The home itself boasts the historic charm of Cape May with beautiful antiques and decor fitting for such a lovely home. The owners are very sweet people who are quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have during your stay. We are definitely looking forward to another future summer getaway at Longfellow House!
5.0
A 3 generation family vacation was made easy thanks to this spacious home. Well located near the beach, shopping, and other activities, everyone enjoed their stay. The back apartment worked well for my parents, who have difficulty with stairs. Excellent communication from the host every step of the way. Vrbo amenities list (hot tub!) may not match actual amenities so be sure to ask the host. Our expectations were exceeded.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful long weekend in Cape May to bring in The Christmas season with the beautiful lights and parade. Longfellow house was in a great location and our host made our stay perfect with all the amenities that were included! The house accommodated all of us quite comfortably! Thanks for the memories ❤️💚🎄
5.0
Wonderful home that had everything we needed for a family get away! Michael was prompt on all aspects of booking and gave us great information on things to do in Cape May. Went above and beyond to ensure we had a fun stay!!
5.0
Michael was an amazing host, who was SO helpful and SO kind!! The house was clean and fully ready when we got there and he answered any questions we had right away. The house was even more spacious than I realized! What a truly great experience. Would recommend 100x over!!
5.0
Great location and charming Cape May house. Michael was great to work with texting to let us know we could get in early and provided great suggestions on how to get the most out of our Cape May vacation. The house is fully stocked and full of history. Linen service was convenient and easy to use and house beach tags were greatly appreciated . A great stay !
5.0
Great week in Cape May
5.0
This is a beautiful, historic home in Cape May. My family stayed for a week and loved every second. We had plenty of space for sleeping, eating, and hanging out. It was very helpful being in walking distance to the beach, shopping, Acme, and other activities. The owners were very friendly and easy to get in touch with. I would definitely suggest this property to others!
5.0
Can’t beat walking to town and the beach! Even with a little rain we enjoyed the lovely covered porch on the property.
5.0
Longfellow continues to be a great home for our yearly Cape May weekend. The owners always go out of their way to make us welcome and comfy. The house is spacious inside and out. This year we had fantasy weather so after a stroll to the lighthouse (wear good shoes…I swear it doesn’t look 3 miles away) and lots and lots of shopping we chilled out on the porch before dinner on the deck.
Thank you Mike and Alix. We can’t wait for next year!
5.0
This was the first time staying at the Longfellow property. First, the location is AMAZING!! We also loved how the family showcased the house's history throughout - you can feel the love throughout. Michael and Alix were incredible and accommodating, making our stay seamless and relaxing.
5.0
Overall my family had a very lovely time staying at the residence. The owners were beyond accommodating for our needs. All the finishing touches in the home were very historical and we would definitely come back for another stay at this residence. We enjoyed getting to know the family through the vintage photos throughout the home. The area is very nice and the people are very friendly. Thank you so much for a wonderful long weekend with my family.
5.0
My family (11) members gathered at this wonderful home for our niece's/cousin's wedding. We had plenty of room to spread out. We spent so much time on the porch reconnecting as a family. We appreciated the location, as well. Every single family member commented how happy they were that I found this home.
If you are on the fence about staying here, I strongly recommend going for it! You won't be disappointed!
Michael reached out to us the day before our arrival welcoming us and advising he was available to answer any questions. We did have some questions and he responded immediately! Thank you! We had a fabulous time!
5.0
We rent as a family every year in September. This was one of our best stays. Thank you so much.
5.0
The Longfellow house is very comfortable and conveniently located. We took advantage of a very well outfitted kitchen and enjoyed our meals on the lovely back porch. Everyone enjoyed relaxing on the front porch and in the two very comfortable living rooms.
The house was very clean. Beds were comfortable and there is a good variety of rooms and privacy for those who need it.
The house is minutes from the beach and the chairs stored in the beach box were a fantastic convenience.
Communication with our hosts was trouble-free. We appreciated the pro-tips and detailed instructions printed out and left for us at the house.
This is a home that reflects the rich history of this family. It feels like you are truly guests of the family.
5.0
Our family and friends had a great time staying at the Longfellow house. The hosts offered helpful check-in information prior to our arrival. They were very engaged and responsive. There are plenty of bedrooms and rooms to for a large family to spread out, a terrific back deck for socializing and dining, and of course, a wonderful front porch for taking in the best street in Cape May - Hughes Street!
5.0
Our family loved our stay at The Longfellow House! We rented the house as well as the extra suite, which was great! The location is wonderful and the street is very quiet with very little traffic. Michael and Alix could not have been more accommodating and detail oriented. We really appreciated the beach tags and the beach box!
5.0
This home is spectacular! Beautiful details; lots of wonderful rooms with plenty of space for family to sleep comfortably. We had a lovely welcome package waiting for us when we arrived and lots of helpful communication from the owners throughout. I look forward to coming back next summer!
5.0
This could not have been a more lovely stay. Home was absolutely charming on a fabulous Cape May street. Owners were extremely thoughtful. Home had everything you could possibly want. A real treasure!
2.5
We were a group of 8 adults with 2 dogs from out of state. The host Michael was so accommodating from start to finish with the booking and recommendations on the area. The house was beautiful, perfect location close to beach and shopping area. Just amazing experience with family in a welcoming historic house.
5.0
We were a group of 8 adults with 2 dogs from out of state. The host Michael was so accommodating from start to finish with the booking and recommendations on the area. The house was beautiful, perfect location close to beach and shopping area. Just amazing experience with family in a welcoming historic house.
2.5
The home was wonderful. Great location - we walked everywhere. Cute street with beautiful Victorian homes.
Home had everything we needed. Michael was very easy to work with and provided a lot of good information on Cape May.
2.5
This was our second time staying at the Longfellow house! It is a great house with a lot of character. Michael and Alix responded quickly. We really enjoyed our stay.
2.5
Friends met in Cape May. Off season was delightful to explore the town and beaches. Many shops were closed but that was not a problem for us as many were open. Michael was terrific about answering questions and being available.
2.5
The Longfellow House was great for our "Bill Chill" weekend with four couples. We loved the location and would definitely like to return!
2.5
Communication with Michelle was very easy. We had a large group and the house was a perfect size. We rented linens which were there upon arrival (in each room). Location was great…. Historic area near beach and shops. We’ll be back!!
2.5
This is an amazing house for visiting Cape May. A group of friends all stayed here and we loved how close this house is to everything in downtown. Very clean, lots of space, great porch for relaxing.
2.5
The Longfellow house felt like HOME the moment we arrived! Clean, cozy, historic and PET FRIENDLY! Close to all amenities in Cape May. Quiet neighborhood with really nice neighbors!
Our Host Michael was easy to contact and always aimed to please. Our family had a beautiful, relaxing few days with the grand babies and grand dogs!
I would recommend the Longfellow home to everyone! Book your stay now!
5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2.5
Centrally located-walking distance to almost everything. Ample outdoor seating (front porch and back deck). Period decor of the home gave you a true Cape May feeling while still allowing you to feel comfortable. Attentive, gracious hosts who answered all our questions in a timely manner. Highly recommend!
2.5
Wonderful house and fantastic host.
2.5
The Longfellow house is quintessential Cape May Victorian loveliness. Sit on the porch and watch the carriages meander by in the heart of the most beautiful area of town. People pay to ride the carriage by this house because it is so beautiful! Inside you will find treasures of family photos dating back ages and gobs of books to read (some are just to look at as they are old treasures). You can rent your linens and towels directly from the owner which is VERY convenient if you have ever tried to deal with a linen service before. It is clean and well taken care of. We had more than enough space for the 10 of us and we even brought Brad, the family dog. Everything is within walking distance, park your car and you are set. The only caveat would be to be sure to bring the recycling to the curb on Tuesday because it builds up if you forget. This was our second year renting this house and we hope to be back next year!
Many thanks to the Longfellows for letting us rent their amazing property.
2.5
A wonder experience at a great Victorian home. You want for nothing. Location allows you to walk to the beach, to the pizza place, to the restaurants and to Washington St. 9 grandchildren had great time swimming, fishing and walking together all around town.
2.5
We had the best time staying at the Longfellow house! The history of the house was so charming, and the house was large and spacious! The back deck and front porch are perfect places for morning coffees, and downtown area is a short walk down the street. Michae was a wonderful and communicative host, and we highly recommend staying here!
2.5
We had a wonderful weekend at this charming old historic home. The owners were so helpful and the property is well kept and filled with wonderful antiques and family history. It is cozy and filled with character. My husband and I were accompanied by my 7 year old daughter and 82 year old mother. All were so comfortable in the house. It couldn't have been better! Thank you Michael. We hope to return to this wonderful vacation home on one of the prettiest blocks in Cape May. Great memories to be made here.
2.5
The owners Michael and Alix were so wonderful and worked with us to make the trip for our mom's 80th Birthday very special despite having to reschedule due to COVID.The location couldn't have been more perfect! Easily walkable to everything that Cape May has to offer!Their home has the charm of a bygone era, which is what helps to make Cape May such a special place!
2.5
Easy process. Lovely old home.
2.5
This home was perfect for our fall getaway. The house was filled with charm while still being updated and modern. The owners were so communicative and accommodating. We especially loved sitting out on the front porch watching the horses go by in the evening. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get away!
2.5
The house is very comfortable and homey. Our family settled in immediately. Great location. Short walk to the beach, mall, restaurants and grocery store. The owners are very courteous and they were able to anticipate our needs. The entire process is very simple.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Cape May?
The average price for a rental in Cape May is £342 per night. This rental is £568 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district. Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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