387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!

Villas, New Jersey
$458 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Dreams Come True Cottage:
~ 387 steps from the beach
~ Pet-friendly property and beach
~ Family-friendly home and neighborhood
~ Tax-free rental
~ Included automatic property-damage waiver coverage up to $250
~ All Linens included
~ Complimentary beach towels

The Amenities:
~ Well-stocked coffee/tea bar
~ Beach chairs and toys, boogie boards, games
~ Yard games, a hammock, and tiki torches, propane firepit
~ Solo Stove Mesa XL firepit; optional backyard propane fire table
~ Luxury indoor and outdoor seating (front yard, back yard, upper deck)
~ For children - Portable/foldable crib, booster seat chair, baby bath, umbrella stroller, play table/chairs, wooden train set, games, extensive children’s book library
~ Fully stocked kitchen, spice rack, basic pantry items, paper, and plastic products
Soaps, shampoo, blow dryers, curling irons, laundry, and dish detergents
~ For furry family members - Privacy-fenced back yard, pet bowls, brush, shampoo, poo bags, leash, treats, and a hose for easy cleanup
~ Outdoor shower with hot/cold water. shampoo, soap, bench, composite flooring, privacy

Dreams Come True (DCT) Cottage is a fully updated and renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod-style home only 387 steps away from the sand. Located in quiet and friendly Cape May Beach, NJ (Villas, NJ, Lower Township), DCT Cottage is family and pet-friendly. No beach tags are needed, and dogs are allowed on the beach all year. Clean beaches are an important ecosystem for horseshoe crab migration. A visit to Cape May County, NJ, will allow you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with loved ones and friends. At the same time, you will be only six miles from historic and exciting Cape May City and the ocean beaches.

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OUR ADDRESS: Look us up! Find us! We are located at 414 Fern Road, Villas (Cape May Beach), NJ. We are a G00gle business - Dreams Come True Cottage of Cape May Beach, NJ

WE ARE TAX-FREE: Booking our property is TAX-FREE! (Not true of all NJ rentals, so watch for those tax upcharges!) Save nearly 12% by booking with us.

PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER - You are automatically covered by up to $250 in accidental property damage. It is a waiver that we include in the cost of every reservation. Please read the rental agreement carefully to understand how our Property Damage Waiver and Refundable Security Deposit can provide peace of mind.

TRAVELERS INSURANCE: As we always remind our guests, if you haven't chosen to do so, please consider purchasing traveler's insurance. We would not want you to lose out on your vacation costs due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure your policy covers you for the issues that concern you the most (You can purchase traveler's insurance from many locations. It is not required to be purchased through this site).

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THE TOUR:

First Floor -

The house is more than 1500 square feet. As you enter the home, you will see luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. The first room is the living room, with seating, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. This is a great quiet place to curl up with a book from our small book collection in the central A/C when you want some alone time, while everyone else heads to the beach.

The back of the house hosts a warm and updated kitchen. There is an island with three bar stools for a quick meal and just about everything needed is included. There is a stacked full size washer/dryer and plenty of storage in the pantry. Electric glass top stove, dishwasher, standard oven/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, and small appliances such as coffee maker and toaster.

Through the kitchen, you will enter the three-season room. A dining table that seats 6-8 provides a way to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the weather. Large screened windows and two doors lead to the fenced backyard. There is a 2nd gas fireplace in this room, which will let you enjoy meals and time with family and friends outdoors even when it's cold outside (there is no A/C in the 3-season room, but the walls are screened, and include a ceiling fan).

Down the hallway on the first floor is the largest of the two full bathrooms. It has a large walk-in shower (no bathtub). There are two bedrooms to finish off the first floor with queen beds. Both rooms include storage in dressers and/or closets and full-length mirrors, ceiling fans, bedside USB and power connections, hangers, and extra blankets and pillows to find just the right fluff. One bedroom includes a small secretary desk and chair to keep up with any office work while you have your feet close to the sandy shores! The other bedroom includes a 43 flat screen smart TV.

Second Floor -

Upstairs, you can create your own Primary Suite or open up the space for all your guests. The entire floor is brightly lit with natural light and has hardwood floors.

The Primary bedroom is large and beautifully furnished with a king-sized bed, dressers, side tables, a full-length standing mirror, and other storage. There are USB/plugs at each bedside and there is a 50 flat screen smart TV on the wall.

There is a smaller full bathroom. This includes a shower/tub combination, tucked under a dormer (we also have a baby bath and other baby/toddler accessories).

Finally, the Family Room (or use it as a fourth bedroom) is expansive and includes a sectional sofa, a bar and bar stools, a 55 large screen smart television, and board games for guests to enjoy. There is plenty of room to bring an air mattress to use this room for extra sleeping space for our capacity of 10 guests. Out the back of the family room, you will enjoy a rooftop deck, often shaded by the large trees in the neighborhood, offering seating for several to enjoy.

Outside -

The front yard is the classic beach yard - stones and hardscaping, with two Adirondack seats to enjoy the neighborhood and morning sunshine with a cup of coffee. Parking is available for up to two cars in the driveway and three more cars on the street in front of the house.

The shaded backyard is private and includes a storage box that houses beach chairs, toys, boobie boards, and games. The fully fenced private backyard will keep your dog and/or children safe. A picnic table and outdoor chairs provide even more summer fun seating. There is a propane fire pit, aWeber propane grill with worktable as well as a private outdoor shower and a hammock!

With a FRIDAY changeover day in the summer months, you can get a jump ahead of beach traffic and enjoy more time on vacation. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am so our housekeeping and maintenance staff can ready the rental for every guest.

We hope you plan your next vacation with us.

Please note that in addition to accepting the terms of our listing at the time of booking, guests will be forwarded an email with a link to digitally sign our rental agreement and upload a copy of the primary guest's government-issued photo ID with address (e.g. driver's license). This helps protect our guests and us from fraudulent identity theft.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1546 Sq Ft (144 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Elias J.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Amazing cozy spot to stay at and come back to after a day out at on the town or the beach.

  • Javier M.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Beautiful set up house, and back yard, stayed there with a toddler, and two dogs. The house was clean, set up well, the backyard was perfect both for hanging out, and for the dogs to play. The host had great communication, and gave suggestions on activities. I would definitely stay at this property again.

  • Ronald D.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Clean, ample space for a family of 5, quiet neighborhood, short walk to a quiet beach

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Beautiful home! We loved the upstairs game room/TV lounge with balcony access. This property is super clean and extremely well organized. Everything you need is well labeled. There is even an adorable coffee/tea center with every type of accoutrement you desire for the perfect cup.The yard is charming and fenced for dog friendliness. The house is a 4 minute walk through a charming neighborhood to a beautiful bay beach. Would definitely come back!

  • Cristina D.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We decided kinda last minute to do something fun for the weekend of the 4th. I needed a dog friendly option. Cape May popped up on my search which was a great middle destination for us who are from Northern Virginia and our daughter who lives in NYC.The house was even better that described, easy check in, they were even able to grant us access an hour early even though they had back to back bookings. Our dog was relaxed in the house, the place was clean, had plenty of TVs, each bedroom had easy ports to charge all of our devices. The owners were very responsive and helpful.The king bed in the primary room was very comfy. Loved the deck on the second floor, it was my morning coffe spot. The sofa in the upstairs family room would be comfy for an extra sleeping spot. Although the shower was in the dormer ceiling it was very roomy. Kitchen was well equipped and had a regular coffee pot and a kureg with a fully stocked coffee bar! Back yard was securely fenced in for our fur baby to run around. Thank you for putting so much thought into your home! We enjoyed our stay!!

  • Nishtha B.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    We enjoyed the house, the quiet neighborhood and the beach

  • Brad R.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    We loved our weekend weekend at the DCTC in Cape May. The host were on point with the description and we found the cottage just as described on the VRBO listing. It is a very short walk to the beach. The cottage was stocked with everything needed. It was great to find out linens were available and part of the inclusive price. I am greatful for the host to offer great value.

  • JB F.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    We arrived in early May and were very excited based on the good reviews and pictures of the property. It was exciting to take our two dogs with us to Cape May! We were so disappointed in our stay.#1: A Dead RatUpon arrival, we found a dead rat left by someone in the downstairs toilet!! We would have left immediately but had nowhere else to go. #2: Dangerous Backyard for DogsThe next morning, when our dogs went outside, we found several dozen construction nails and screws left throughout the yard after construction. We spent most of our first day cleaning the back yard so our dogs could go back there without any hurt paws. It was a mess!#3: The TemperatureWe had great weather, but the owner is so restrictive with the thermostats. It was 80'son the second floor, and in the upper 70's on the first floor. We adjusted the thermostat to make it more comfortable upon arrival, However, the thermostat was reset on us every few hours to make it uncomfortable. Either the owner has programed the thermostat to automatically do that, or controlling it remotely and turning it up on us every few hours during our stay. We will not back! And we do not recommend this property / owner for anyone wishing to have a save, clean place to go with their pet buds near Cape May!What a disaster!

  • Beth D.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    We try to visit the Cape May area each spring to celebrate our anniversary, so we’ve stayed in several vacation rentals. This one was definitely one of our favorites! With its cozy decor, comfortable furniture, and multiple amenities, it felt like home. Check-in was easy, and settling in was a breeze, since linens and basic supplies were provided. We enjoyed the 65” Roku 4K television while reclining comfortably in the TV/Game Room. We ate breakfast in the three-season room and relaxed in the living room while strolling down Memory Lane with some Little Golden Books from our childhood. The neighborhood is quiet and only a block and a half from the bay, where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. Since Cape May is bustling during Easter Week, we appreciated being away from the crowds in town but only a few minutes drive away. Dreams Come True Cottage was a lovely place to stay!

  • robert r.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Very quiet well maintained older home.Downside .... i t.v. in a 3 bedroom home. Unusual difficult if someone needs tv on to sleep. More people need it than not. T.V room upstairs ok but as people who rent homes a dozen times a year , this was a first. Other than that , quite fineDDifficult if someone needs to

  • Henry S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Great place! Close to the water in a quiet neighborhood with all the comforts of home! Couldn’t have asked for better

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    We truly enjoyed our stay and the location of this lovely house. The neighborhood was extremely quiet and the beach was peaceful and relaxing. It was a quick walk to the beach and drive to Washington Square, center of Cape May. The house was clean and stocked with all the necessary items for a perfect stay. I have been to Cape May many times, but this was the first time we rented a house for a week, or stayed in the Villas. We were very pleased and will be surely returning in the future. Our pups also loved the fenced in backyard! My only complaint is that our vacation went too quickly!

  • Mandi S.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    This sweet cottage is exactly what our family of 4 needed. It was steps from the bay beach, and in a great neighborhood. Every little detail was thought of, and the house offered lots of games and spaces to relax in!

  • Kelly G.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Wonderful place

  • Paul Z.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    So close to everything we wanted to do and a true “neighborhood” home

  • James C.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Perfect place to stay while enjoying Cape May

  • Helene L.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    We really enjoyed our long weekend in this beautiful and fully equipped house. Thanks!

  • Frank U.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    This was our first visit to the bay side of Cape May. Lovely area, with this being the peak of horseshoe crab mating season making for some interesting bio lessons. The house was comfortable, well labelled (everything in the house is labelled making it easy to put away dishes, kitchen utensils, cookware). It was an easy 20 minute ride to downtown Cape May and the recommendation of Tisha's restaurant was excellent.

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