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

Property wasn’t as listed . Property is in disrepair as if it’s abandoned. Vines crawling all over the house , covering the side and windows . Carpet and furniture are old , broken and unclean . Bikes are rusty , flat tires and stuck in vines outside . Beach chairs outside and dirty . Walls are marked up with holes . Kitchen is disgusting. Animal hair everywhere. Dust and cobwebs on light fixtures, dishes , walls . Two burners don’t work on stove . Refrigerator drawers do not open , ice cube maker broken . Freezer dirty . All windows were unclean . The list goes on and on . The property is unpleasant to the eye inside and out . This property should be removed as a rental . The price we paid was a complete crime for what we witnessed. The owner was unreachable for days . Only offered one nights rent of which we haven’t received. I have photos to show what this property really looks like . Extremely unhappy with our stay .

The view is priceless and I loved watching my dogs enjoying themselves!!!

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!

We couldn't stay there smell was horrible!

It’s exactly as advertised, a “rustic” no frills property just across the street the bay. The house and yard would benefit from a good day or two of TLC cleanup, getting rid of broken junk, and minor repair/replacement investments. We spent a lot of time on the big raised deck in the backyard, with a gorgeous view of the bay especially at sunset. Fully-fenced yard was a bonus for bringing our dog. It’s a relaxed, peaceful neighborhood, very dog-friendly. A lot of dogs walking along the bay shore mornings and sunsets when they’re allowed. Note that there are no poop bag stations. There’s one good restaurant Harpoons within walking distance, other than that you have to drive for any food or shopping. There’s an Uncle Bills nearby that seems to be a local secret and never has a long wait like every other Uncle Bills location—great for breakfast! My overall recommendation is that as long as you’re okay with things not being pristine, this property is a good value for the price.

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,

We appreciate the stay here. The location was great and neighborhood unbeatable. Thank you for the accurate description, so no surprises here.

Pro-location, patio, and good water pressure. Con-front screen door falling off, broken toilet paper holder, broken ceiling fan in living room, an immense amount of heat coming from fridge making the kitchen and bathroom extra hot, fridge leaking inside (cup catching water), overgrown yard, prickers in yard, no beach chairs or umbrella (what was there was either broken rusted so it wouldn’t work), fenced yard wasn’t secure nor could it be made secure, overall dirty, lots of cobwebs that could easily be dusted off lamps, a magic eraser would help all the marks on the wall, broken picture frame on wall. We definitely feel that we didn’t get our money’s worth with all the cleaning fees when it wasn’t clean. Vacationing with toddlers and a dog are enough, we didn’t need these extra issues. We would not return to this spot but we aren’t letting it sour our first experience in Cape May.

The house is fine. Definitely rustic.

You can not beat this location, the town, beach, and people were amazing. Gary was helpful and communicated well. The place itself is older which has it's charms, a few upgrades would make it a gem. My only concern was the heating grate in the middle of the living room floor. We have a 4yo and 1.5yo and of course that was a novelty and telling them not to touch it, don't put your fingers in it, don't drop anything into it got old really fast. I did not know that was there and maybe a coffee table over it when not in use would be helpful. Otherwise we enjoyed our trip and would come back.

We were scheduled to stay Oct. 3 thru 6 at the house in North Cape May, but Hurricane Ian had other ideas. The aftermath of the storm was predicted to pass through the area, and a coastal flood warning was posted. We asked Gary the owner if we could postpone our stay to another week when he had no other booking, and he said he would check with VRBO, but we never heard from him until after the storm. We wrote to him again, and he took a week to respond to us. He then said that the best he could do was to give us a $600 credit from the payment we had already made towards another rental. Since this would only have covered the cleaning and pet rental fees, which were unnecessary since we never set foot in the place, that was hardly a credit. We think we should have gotten a full credit, since the weather made it almost impossible to stay there at that time. He never responded to our last message. OUR OPINION OF THE OWNER IS VERY LOW, WE WILL NEVER RENT FROM HIM AGAIN, AND WE URGE OTHERS TO AVOID HIM, TOO!

I wish I had found this cottage sooner!! I’ve been coming to Cape May for at least 30 years but this is the first time I stayed along the bay . It was perfect! I didn’t want to leave my chair on the deck! Even my dogs loved it! This vacation was just what I needed and I loved it so much, I already made my reservation for next year! Thank you for having us!! Tammy, Sunset, and Higbee James

Location and beach were excellent. Property overgrown and had rusting bikes, ladder, old beach chairs. Kitchen sticky and no storage. Non working lamps (5)and 2 broken fans in living room. Sticky notes everywhere. Hit head on corner of house on deck— very dangerous! Should be padded.

Great view of the Bay

Screen on the front storm door is falling out 2 rusty bicycles on the property Ladder laying in the back yard with plant growth on it Outside shower not working Both Adirondack chairs on raised deck has cracked slats and also a broken brace - no one can sit in these chairs Filters in all airconditioners were filthy with dust Walls and ceilings need a desperate paint job Shower rod is rusty and the shower curtain has mold on it Fence leading into the yard has a 6" gap where the dogs can get under and the same was for the gate leading into the adjoining property Curtain rod over the sliding glass door leading on to the side pourch was pulling out of the wall Cant walk in bare feet in the back yard as there are sticker vines growing in the grass Steel bar is leaning up against the fence with plantgrowth all over it Cobb webs throughout the house The wood outside is filled with holes from carpenter bees It is quite obvious that this property is only a income resource and not a place for families to enjoy their environment during vacation Unfortunately it appears that the owner does not care about this property nor the impression it leaves with the renters. This property is probably the worst looking property in the area. My wife and I vacationed with my sister and brother in law. The beach is just a few steps away which was great. The beach was clean and we lucked out with terrific weather. We were so stunned by the lack of care this property is given.

Positive: LOCATION was amazing, back deck and view perfect. Steps from beach. Beach is perfect and neighborhood is lovely and so dog friendly! Back yard is perfect for a dog! Owner is very good at communication! The vacuum broke during our stay and we had a brand new one the next day! Negatives: Not very clean. Besides the bathroom and new kitchen appliances it is very old and outdated. The carpets desperately need to be replaced and CURTAINS are so needed!! Dishwasher would be helpful and new pots and pans.

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.

Absolutely wonderful location! Every night a different show by nature. Relaxing and quiet beach.

This house is very dirty and in poor condition. Paint chipping, garage sale /dumpster decor, dirty sponge/washcloth in kitchen sink, junk with silverware in sticky drawer, some windows don't open, old butter used, food. View fantastic, clean bathroom, curtain rod rusting, airconditioner excellent and water pressure too. Notes helpful to resident.

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!

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

Up front, let me say that the view from the deck was as advertised. Breathtaking! Bring your camera. That being said, there is really nothing else I can shine a positive light on. Note: a good portion of my criticism has to do with the cleaning/maintenance of the property and not necessarily with the owner, although the owner assumes responsibility for general oversight of the property. In a word, the cottage was absolutely filthy! This includes, but is not limited to the oven, dishes, utensils, pots, pans, microwave, etc. In fact, I purchased a toaster because the one provided was so grungy. The carpeting looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed in months! There was something in the far corner of the bedroom that looked like ants, but upon closer inspection was just every day, run-of-the-mill dirt. Speaking of vacuums, the one provided was beyond description. And then there is the issue with the heating unit. A heating grate is inexplicably positioned in the center of the living room making navigation somewhat tricky. It was unseasonably chilly when I visited so on my first night I turned on the unit and was assaulted by an offensive odor which smelled like diesel fuel. In my opinion, the place is unsafe for children and/or pets. Jagged edged ceramic tiles prop up the legs of the TV stand. In the back yard, there is a rusted stroller and a bicycle with a rusted chain. No reason why these items are not removed from the property. The porch light (by the sliding glass door) doesn’t work and there is no guard rail so this is very dangerous. The grill? Well you’ll have to make your own assessment. What else? The front door handle is flimsy so I left the sliding glass doors unlocked in the event I was locked out. Half of the light bulbs are blown and they don’t provide replacements. I shouldn’t have to move bulbs from one lamp to the next depending on what room I’m sitting in. Lastly, the batteries for the TV remote ran down to “critically” low levels. I did not change the channel or dare mess with the volume because I was afraid the remote would totally drain and I wouldn’t have a working TV. CNN is better than a test pattern, although that’s debatable. So to sum up, I could not recommend this property. Too bad because the location is great and the views are stunning. When I spend as much money as I did, I expect a whole lot more. My advice would be to replace the cleaning crew since much of this review is a direct reflection of their ineptness.

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..

Owner contacted us to say that he had emergency and was not able to install air conditioners in the house. He had a handyman arriving to install them. We arrived on a 95 degree day. Handyman finally arrived and installed the units. There were no screens in the windows to even open them while we waited. There were dozens of carpenter bees all around the house. Couldn't even sit in the yard or on the deck without them buzzing all around us. The beach chairs for our use were very old and rusted. Some were even ripped beyond use. Yard was completely overgrown. Some of the lamps did not work. Some of the electrical outlets did not work. The owner had told us upon our arrival that he would pay for a meal for us and reimburse some of our payment for our stay. That was last Saturday, 5/21/22. We decided to leave a day early and come home. I texted him to let him know we left and cleared out and locked the house. Also wanted to discuss partial reimbursement with him. He NEVER responded. He has completely ignored me. We would NEVER stay here again.

This lovely house is in a beautiful setting, with lots of windows, a raised deck and enclosed windowed porch both with bay views provided the perfect spot for us. Our dog could always find a sunny spot to lay in. Appliances work perfectly, beds are comfortable, wifi worked perfectly when we needed it. No need to bring water filters - water was pure! We brought our own pots and pans. The fenced in yard was a bonus. The dog friendly beach across the street was heaven on earth. Gary was super responsive and helpful. Our first time in Cape May and so happy we chose this pet friendly house in Town Bank. We will be back!

In addition to not being waterfront, the door to deck was broken. We had a ton of ants in kitchen. In addition, the owner came into house while we were out. He was nice about it but not comfortable for me. He texted me to say I had flowers delivered to my mom (81 years old) so he went in while we were out and turned on lights and unlocked door. So very unsettling for me to come in to an unlocked house.

If you’re looking for a home that allows multiple pets this is the place for you. Home is simply furnished We enjoyed walks every day with our three dogs. Along with some amazing sunsets. Located close to stores and some other great places to see.

We had the beach to ourselves. Our dog loved being with us. Location was perfect, quiet and safe for dog and kids. The edges of the fenced yard are not mowed, my understanding is that the owner is keeping the edges for wildlife. Without knowing that, the property would seem unkempt. The kitchen is rustic but adequate. The queen bed needs updating. The couch in the living room is very uncomfortable with no sides and the front sun room needs a comfortable chair. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would return, mattress topper in tow.

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.

The cottage is adorable and the views/location are one of the best Cape May has to offer. Being in Townbank, you are away from the hustle and bustle but are a short 5-7 minute ride to get into the town to shop, dine or got to the beaches. We split our time equally between beach days on the bay side and on the ocean side :) Wildwood Boardwalk is 20 mins away for that quintessential Jersey Shore experience! I love that Townbank is extremely dog friendly and it was so much fun to take my dogs on vacation. The cottage could use a little TLC, all the important things were clean, a few cobwebs and dust were found and we had some ants invade the bathroom. Thankfully it was easily rectified. The yard for both houses are in need of weed control and better lawn maintenance but NONE OF THIS detracts from the view...location location LOCATION! 5 stars are definitely deserved and I will definitely book and stay again :) The Knox Family July 2021

what a perfect spot! spent a long weekend here for a girls’ weekend getaway, and this cottage was so quaint, quiet, and idyllic. the beach could not be more convenient or relaxing, and the views from the deck are absolutely phenomenal. the house itself is small - we had 5 adults and couldn’t have slept more, but it was very cozy and clean upon arrival. we loved the north cape may beach, and it was only 10 minutes of driving to both the washington street mall and to the west cape may marina, which made exploring very convenient. overall, i would recommend this place to anyone, and i hope i get the pleasure of returning someday soon!