Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district

Cape May, New Jersey
$1136 avg/night
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

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 to 16
— AC in all bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout house
— Newly full AC (mini-split) 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 (helps for kids & pets)
— Optional 1st floor apartment suite for elderly parents or 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
— Complimentary 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 leave chairs at the house for non-summer rentals

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed Inside House Or On Property. Smoke-free Property Video Library Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Garden
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Free WiFi
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Beach (direct Access) Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Jet Skiing Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Outlet Shopping Parasailing Sailing Surfing/body Boarding Swimming Water Skiing Whale Watching Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing Winery Tours Zoo
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • BATHROOM

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Toilet Paper
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Katherine S.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Lovely house! The living room area is bigger than it looks in pictures. Kitchen was large, clean, and well-stocked. It was nice to be able to walk everywhere. Host offered helpful tips and suggestions for stay and was easy to contact.

  • Marianne M.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Longfellow House was clean, comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The air conditioning worked well. The check in process was simple. The home is close to the beach and Washington St. It's a wonderful place for a family vacation.

  • Peter D.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This was the ideal house for us! Everything was perfect with this charming historic home. From the new kitchen to the gracious front porch with rocking chairs, the house couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone was able to relax and greatly enjoy our time together. Thank you!!

  • Virginia K.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    My family has been coming to Cape May for many decades and this was a perfect location and size for us. The first floor suite was perfect for those not wanting to use the stairs and the amenities were super. Being a veterinarian myself, I love that it is pet friendly as these rentals can be harder to find. The communication with and kindness of our host was top notch. We will definitely be returning!

  • Sindy L.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Perfect location, walkable to beach, restaurants, shops; great communication with host; great beach amenities (tags and chairs)

  • Janet P.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    For this occasion, we wanted a place where we could feel at home - definitely fit the bill. Plenty of 'family' space with individual bedrooms for privacy. Location was superb - quiet residential street, free street parking, close to the Mall and the beach. We really enjoyed our 'porch' time. Michael and Alix, the owners, were most responsive and beyond accommodating.

  • Shelby N.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    We had an amazing time celebrating our bride to be with 14 girls! There was plenty of room for everyone, very comfortable. The location was perfect, walking distance to all the things we had planned. Seemed like a very safe area! The owners were very helpful and communicative. Would definitely recommend.

  • Jeffrey K.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Overall both the property manager(s) and the property were above expectations. Like any old home, there were a few minor issues and I told the property manager about it and they should be fixed for anyone else going to the home. However, the home provided the ideal location to walk to the beach and downtown. It provides enough bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and bathrooms to even handle our large group of 8 adults, one child, and a dog. There was plenty of amenities at the house to make it comfortable and Annie's room (the mother-in-law suite) was great for the oldest couple of our group. The Property manager, Michael, answered all my questions quickly and with great detail. He was very responsive and always wanted to make sure things were good with me and the family. Overall, the whole family had a great time at Cape May and this house provided us the perfect gathering spot. There were plenty of bedrooms to provide the needed alone time. Never an issue with not having enough bathrooms or hot water, and the downstairs handled our gathering needs with plenty of room and furniture to rest and talk. Again, I would recommend this property for the spacious home (very turn of the century elegant), the great property manager, and location, location, location.

  • Jody P.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    The house is beautiful and very clean and well cared for. I think we were a little surprised by a few things. No extra toilet paper and no kitchen garbage bags, Just odd that we had to go out and buy trash bags and were told to take toilet paper from another bathroom. Maybe this is standard for these type of rentals but we had to make sure the dishwasher was emptied, no dishes left in the dishrack, ALL garbages emptied,and taken to the outdoor trash can, and make all the beds up leaving the used linens in bags on the first floor. We were told we could check out at 2:30 (11 of us) but that was changed to 1:30 the morning of checkout. Just seemed like a lot of work for a 3 day stay that was pretty costly. We loved the house…just thought these were a bit over the top expectations.

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    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!

  • Lora P.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    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!

  • Chad & Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    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!

  • Submitted Jun 4, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    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.

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