Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May
4.9
Outstanding(35 Reviews)House in Cape May, NJ
22 guests · 8 bedrooms · 10 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Proudly Introducing "The Empress" to guests for the first time! Beautifully restored Grand Victorian home is the Gem of Cape May. The Empress features 8 suites, beautiful porches for outdoor gathering, large parlor, living room, and dining room. Absolute BEST location in town, 2 blocks to beach and Congress Hall, 1 block to Jackson St, and steps to the Washington Mall. Theater and separate entertainment area in the basement perfect for large groups or kids! Unrivaled Parking for 8 cars!
The Empress is available as a year round vacation rental. Please note*** Most Weekends are 3 night minimum, with some exceptions and we do not break up Friday/Saturday nights. There is a 7 night minimum in the summer months between mid June and mid September. During those summer weeks our check in/checkout is on Friday only ***
We include all bed linens and bath towels with our home, and as a result we have very specific checkout procedures that must be followed in order to successfully complete the turnover for our next incoming guests. Immediately upon booking we will send you those instructions and all of the house information regarding the movie theatre, music system throughout the house, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
The Empress is available as a year round vacation rental. Please note*** Most Weekends are 3 night minimum, with some exceptions and we do not break up Friday/Saturday nights. There is a 7 night minimum in the summer months between mid June and mid September. During those summer weeks our check in/checkout is on Friday only ***
We include all bed linens and bath towels with our home, and as a result we have very specific checkout procedures that must be followed in order to successfully complete the turnover for our next incoming guests. Immediately upon booking we will send you those instructions and all of the house information regarding the movie theatre, music system throughout the house, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Cape May, NJ
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(35 Reviews)5.0
This is an amazing vacation rental sure to please everyone. It is beautifully decorated while still being quite comfortable. The location couldn’t be more convenient, in the midst of shopping, dining, and a block to the ocean. The house is clean, the kitchen is well stocked, and we truly appreciated that linens were provided. After a full day at the beach, the kids enjoyed the theater while the adults relaxed on the lovely porch. We had a wonderful and memorable stay at The Empress and would not hesitate to return.
5.0
Nice time close to the beach.
5.0
Perfect walkable location in Cape May. Large extended family appreciated having their own bedrooms and bathrooms. Popcorn machine was a nice addition.
5.0
Home is so beautiful and huge! Plenty of room for our group of 16. We walked everywhere because it’s so close to everything. Jason was so quick with responses to questions and so helpful. Couldn’t have been better!
5.0
Stayed here with 15 of my best gals for my cat themed bachelorette party and it was just incredible!!!! The house was out of this world. Would 10000% stay here again. Sooo much space to hang, so many bathrooms/bedrooms, such gorgeous and fun decor / details. Jason was so helpful and easy to communicate with!! Location was a dream!!!!! Entire experience leaves me with such a smile on my face!!!
5.0
Wonderful location! The property is excellent. . . Beautiful, clean, and comfortable for large groups. .
5.0
Spent a wonderful Christmas week at the Empress with our extended family. The property is spectacular. Beautifully finished and maintained. And perfectly located for walks to shopping, restaurants, and beaches.
5.0
This was a family get together to enjoy the beautiful town of Cape May during the holiday season. I saw the Empress while on a spring girls trip and took a picture of the sign to remember it. Best decision I made. This home is restored with nothing held back. Beyond beautiful. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.
5.0
Great property situated in the very best part of Cape May. Will stay again in the future.
5.0
This beautiful Victorian home was perfect for the 30th anniversary of our friendship celebration. The home was immaculate and the location was within walking distance to wonderful restaurants and shopping. We particularly enjoyed our last evening together in the home theatre.
5.0
We were in all of this property...it was spotless, had everything we needed and more! We will be booking this for again! We highly recommend!
The location was perfect for shopping, bars and the beach!
5.0
Walked in and said. “Oh my, oh my!”
Big beautiful. Fun and close to main shops, restaurants etc
Had a mature Bachelorette party
Plenty of parking too
5.0
We were a group of 11 adults and stayed for 3 nights. Property is just incredible- the condition is pristine, the owner is very responsive in answering questions and the gorgeous details in every room are just amazing. Highly recommend and we will definitely be going back!
5.0
This place was more beautiful than the pictures describe. Great host, great amenities, great experience. Thank you.
5.0
Our stay at Jason's house was great, the house is beautiful along with having so many ammenities. It is centrally located in cape may with everything in walking distance. We look forward to staying again in the future!
5.0
We were a large group of older adults (youngest 55) who rented the whole property. There are eight bedrooms, and each has its own bathroom (plus a powder room on the main floor). While the kitchen is on the smaller side, it still worked because it had an island, and a large closet for storing some big items (like extra rolls of paper towels, toilet paper, etc.). The owner was responsive. There are two washers, dryers, and dishwashers. The location is stellar. We could walk to many restaurants, the beach, Revolution Railroad, and the main shopping area in town. It was just a short drive (Uber available) away from breweries, wineries, and Wildwood boardwalk. With all VRBO or home rentals, it is wise to purchase damage insurance just in case there is an accident in the home. Our stay was such fun. There is a big dining room area that opens into two sitting areas, which was perfect for lots of chatting. One of my personal favorite parts was the Sonos music that we were able to play through the entire downstairs (and upstairs) of the home. It was a memorable trip that we all enjoyed.
5.0
The property is sparkling clean. The house is stunning inside and out. The location is perfect. And my family would rent again in a minute!
5.0
One of a kind place to stay
This home was amazing and perfect for our large and growing family. My husband and I have 7 children. Six of our children are married and four of them have children of their own, 8 in all. Since the home had 8 gorgeously furnished bedrooms, each family could have their own bedroom and bathroom, with even two bathrooms to spare! We loved the theater room. It was unlike anything we had seen before. We made movie tickets for the kids and popcorn was handed out upon entering. It was the real deal! Jason was easy to reach, great to work with and we could tell he wanted us to enjoy our week stay. We could even easily watch the 4th of July fireworks from the front porch. The house is a show stopper as it is situated in the historic section of town. We could walk to shops quickly because they were very close by, as we did many days, to get ice cream in the evening, or cappuccinos and danish in the morning. We are very thankful that we had the privilege of staying at ‘The Empress’!
5.0
Stunning home!
A group of 12 ladies stayed for a girls' weekend in May. Beautiful house, spotlessly clean. We enjoyed the beach, walking to the shops and restaurants, and a trip to the winery. The homeowners were very responsive and answered all our questions. Definitely recommend!
5.0
We rented this house for a college student retreat and the students were thrilled with it. It's ideally located near shops and the oceanfront, and yet was quiet and private (though we went during the off-season). Lots of cafes and a grocery store nearby (though sadly the doughnut shop had not reopened yet). The details of the listing are what sold it for me, as I wanted a memorable location for the group. The beds were comfortable, the water pressure was great, and there was room to spread out. I appreciated small touches like having fans in each bedroom so that you could have some white noise at night. One of the best features was not having to share a bathroom between rooms. While appearing small at first glance, they were actually fairly spacious.
We enjoyed the movie theatre and the functional popcorn cart (the projection system could be a bit finicky, but we were always able to get it working). My students couldn't stop talking about the Victorian dolls and the mannequin manning the ticket booth. We used the kitchen quite a bit and were able to gather 14 people in the dining room with no issues. The house was very clean. The large washers and driers are perfect if you need to do laundry during your stay, and the two dishwashers made cleanup after meals much easier.
The kitchen could benefit from a few more large pots and bowls, so if you're doing a lot of cooking for a big group you may want to bring some. It's stocked with most all the utensils you could need, though, along with some basic spices and ingredients for making popcorn in the cart. The second oven was not working while we were there, but a part is supposedly on the way and the one larger oven sufficed for our needs. The gas fireplace in the living room was also not working--it's possible that we were not using it correctly, but I'm fairly certain there was an issue with it as we could never get any gas to come out. The owner was very responsive via phone. He was supposed to send someone to look at the fireplace but I never saw anyone (they could have stopped by while I was out). It was a minor thing, though, and didn't detract much from our enjoyment of the place.
Overall, a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
2.5
Fabulous, unique house
We rented this house for a college student retreat and the students were thrilled with it. It's ideally located near shops and the oceanfront, and yet was quiet and private (though we went during the off-season). Lots of cafes and a grocery store nearby (though sadly the doughnut shop had not reopened yet). The details of the listing are what sold it for me, as I wanted a memorable location for the group. The beds were comfortable, the water pressure was great, and there was room to spread out. I appreciated small touches like having fans in each bedroom so that you could have some white noise at night. One of the best features was not having to share a bathroom between rooms. While appearing small at first glance, they were actually fairly spacious.
We enjoyed the movie theatre and the functional popcorn cart (the projection system could be a bit finicky, but we were always able to get it working). My students couldn't stop talking about the Victorian dolls and the mannequin manning the ticket booth. We used the kitchen quite a bit and were able to gather 14 people in the dining room with no issues. The house was very clean. The large washers and driers are perfect if you need to do laundry during your stay, and the two dishwashers made cleanup after meals much easier.
The kitchen could benefit from a few more large pots and bowls, so if you're doing a lot of cooking for a big group you may want to bring some. It's stocked with most all the utensils you could need, though, along with some basic spices and ingredients for making popcorn in the cart. The second oven was not working while we were there, but a part is supposedly on the way and the one larger oven sufficed for our needs. The gas fireplace in the living room was also not working--it's possible that we were not using it correctly, but I'm fairly certain there was an issue with it as we could never get any gas to come out. The owner was very responsive via phone. He was supposed to send someone to look at the fireplace but I never saw anyone (they could have stopped by while I was out). It was a minor thing, though, and didn't detract much from our enjoyment of the place.
Overall, a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
5.0
Wonderful!!!
2.5
Christmas Family Time
Wonderful!!!
5.0
Ages ranged from 45 to 80. We got lucky with the weather so we didn't spend much time indoors; however, the house was perfect to keep all happy and entertained. Everyone had plenty of space and privacy. The house is walking distance to just about everything.
2.5
This house was perfect for our group of 12 - plenty of space to hang out inside and walking distance to all of our favorite places in town. Jason and his team were very accommodating!
2.5
80th birthday party attended by immediate family
Ages ranged from 45 to 80. We got lucky with the weather so we didn't spend much time indoors; however, the house was perfect to keep all happy and entertained. Everyone had plenty of space and privacy. The house is walking distance to just about everything.
2.5
Highly Recommend
This house was perfect for our group of 12 - plenty of space to hang out inside and walking distance to all of our favorite places in town. Jason and his team were very accommodating!
2.5
Everything about my experience was exceptional. The home was better than advertised. Large, extremely clean and very well equipped. The location is perfect…a short walk to the beach and an even shorter walk to the walking mall. Last but not least from the moment I made my reservation to the time I checked out the host was exceptional. He was available by phone or text for all of my questions. All in all it was a great week in a great home!
2.5
Wonderful, luxurious, multigenerational stay in the heart of Cape May
Grandparents to toddlers and everyone in between loved staying at the empress for a multi-family and multi-generational reunion. While there are many options for large houses, or interesting historical houses, or luxurious accommodations, or ones with good location, in all my research this is the best place to stay that optimizes all of those factors. Beautiful details, warm and comfortable gathering and private spaces (plus show stoppers like the movie theater), and great hospitality and interactions with the host made this a great place for our group of Cape May veterans. If you are on the fence, just book it.
2.5
Outstanding
Everything about my experience was exceptional. The home was better than advertised. Large, extremely clean and very well equipped. The location is perfect…a short walk to the beach and an even shorter walk to the walking mall. Last but not least from the moment I made my reservation to the time I checked out the host was exceptional. He was available by phone or text for all of my questions. All in all it was a great week in a great home!
2.0
Property was very Victorian as promised. When we rented we were not aware of the extensive rules with respect to use of the property. These should be included in any advertising literature. Location is fantastic, accommodations great. AC leaves a bit to be desired especially on the 3rd fl. Must be able to navigate the stairs.
2.0
Empress
Property was very Victorian as promised. When we rented we were not aware of the extensive rules with respect to use of the property. These should be included in any advertising literature. Location is fantastic, accommodations great. AC leaves a bit to be desired especially on the 3rd fl. Must be able to navigate the stairs.
2.5
This house is simply amazing! From the beautiful decor and amenities to the convenience of being so close to the beach and shopping area, it was truly one of the best stays we’ve had in Cape May. The communication with the owner was also very good. I love this house.
2.5
Location, Location, Location
Fabulous House; Prime Location!
2.5
It's a beautiful house! The owners put their time and thought into this house. Things are nicely labelled in the kitchen. There are fans and Bose sound systems in every room. The place was spotlessly clean. I can go on and on, but simply put, it was the nicest, most comfortable house we've stayed at. And the location was great for shopping as well as the boardwalk. Everything was perfect. Thank you!
2.5
Amazing House, Wonderful Location
This house is simply amazing! From the beautiful decor and amenities to the convenience of being so close to the beach and shopping area, it was truly one of the best stays we’ve had in Cape May. The communication with the owner was also very good. I love this house.
2.5
Work of Art
It's a beautiful house! The owners put their time and thought into this house. Things are nicely labelled in the kitchen. There are fans and Bose sound systems in every room. The place was spotlessly clean. I can go on and on, but simply put, it was the nicest, most comfortable house we've stayed at. And the location was great for shopping as well as the boardwalk. Everything was perfect. Thank you!
2.5
We have been to Cape May many times and there is no better location. We did not need to use the car for anything. Walking distance to the beach, shopping and multiple restaurants. The house is beautiful inside. The pictures on the site do not do it justice. We had 4 generations of our family with us. Plenty of space for everyone. Never felt crowded. Every bed was extremely comfortable. Sitting on the porch in the evenings was awesome although you need to be prepared to answer questions from people walking by. Jason is an outstanding host with quick responses to any questions we had. I highly recommend this home.
2.5
Location Location Location
We have been to Cape May many times and there is no better location. We did not need to use the car for anything. Walking distance to the beach, shopping and multiple restaurants. The house is beautiful inside. The pictures on the site do not do it justice. We had 4 generations of our family with us. Plenty of space for everyone. Never felt crowded. Every bed was extremely comfortable. Sitting on the porch in the evenings was awesome although you need to be prepared to answer questions from people walking by. Jason is an outstanding host with quick responses to any questions we had. I highly recommend this home.
2.5
House was beautiful, kitchen is amazing perfect location. Beds were so comfortable! Everything was great. Thank you again!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cape May?
The average price for a rental in Cape May is R 7,871 per night. This rental is R 12,442 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May. 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 Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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