Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House

Cape May, New Jersey
$816 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The John Hand Black and White House is a national historic landmark house in Cape May - a National historic landmark city. It is oldest house in Cape May. Circa 1690 John Hand led a group of Mayflower Settlers to Cape May from Montauk NY. He brought his and 30 other families to Cape May. They settled on this part of Washington Street because it was the highest point on the island and ideal for farming and whaling. They established the City of Cape May and the first tax records on this house are dated 1710. This is John Hand’s Farm House. This house has been carefully restored by the owners of the popular Cape May vacation house “The Whalers Cottage”. The Black and White House is beautiful, w/ 5 large Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 5 star amenities on the inside. It is a perfect place for an exceptionally comfortable beach getaway with a real sense of history. The first floor begins with a beautiful, spacious outdoor front porch with plenty of room for gathering and overlooking historic Washington Street. It is also well lit for that relaxing book at the end of a great day in Cape May. Enter the house from the porch and you will see the original 1700 fireplace anchoring the great room with plenty of comfortable seating and a 65” intelligent flat screen TV. The great room flows openly to the kitchen with brand new appliances, granite counter tops and seating for 12 at the table. You will notice a slight “lean” and the ceilings are a little lower in this part of the house because we were just a little shorter back then! Off the kitchen is a bathroom and separate laundry room with washer and dryer. Finally, the 1st floor master has a king-sized bed, attached full bathroom w/walk in shower and walk in closet

The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The 2nd floor master has a king - sized bed, attached full bathroom with walk in shower and a walk-in closet. The next bedroom on the second floor also has a King-Sized bed with a large closet. The hallway bedroom has a Queen Size bed and a large closet. The final bedroom is a kid’s paradise (but adults will be fine too) and has 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, bunk beds and a loft which includes futons and a 50” intelligent flat screen for gaming. The house sleeps 12 comfortably. Rounding out the upstairs is a full bathroom with both a tub and a walk-in shower. A long hallway has nook seating for reading and relaxing as well. This hallway also has that fun “lean” which is not from too much wine! All of the bedrooms have 42” intelligent flat screen TV’s. It also has upgraded HD Cable and WiFi throughout. The house is decorated in a black and white theme with plenty of accent color to capture what it was like long ago and also to just have fun with a cool theme to hang out in on vacation or just for the weekend.

In addition to the open front porch the house has a large back yard back patio. There is abundant outdoor seating and a gas grill. The Black and White Barn in the back yard was originally built in the late 1800’s and has been restored along with the house. Inside you will find 7-9 bikes , 9-10 chairs, umbrella and a wagon to easily get to and from the beach and town. The driveway has 5 parking spots and one on the street. It's a little snug on the driveway so please park the cars and use the bikes or your feet!
The House is convenient to everything. 10-15 minute walk to both the beach and town (5-minute bike ride). Less than 5-minute walk to Physick Estate and Cape May Tennis Club. At the beginning of the season 8 Beach Tags will be in the house. For clarity these tags belong to our family and we allow use for our guests. If you lose them please replace them with a full season tag as a courtesy to us or the next guest. We will not replace tags lost during the season. Also we do not provide linens and towels we do have pillows and blankets if you choose to use them. As no Cape May owners provide linens and towels multiple great services are available on line with delivery and pick up services. Pillows and blankets can be rented as well. Linens are required to sleep on our beds please for cleanliness and consideration of the next guest.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2300 Sq Ft (214 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Outdoor Shower Shower
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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  • Eileen

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    We loved this rental. It was a perfect place for a reunion of old friends. The property was immaculate and in a great location. There were plenty of things to do in the area and it was especially nice to come back to our own private house to unwind and reminisce.

  • Kerri

    Submitted Dec 7, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This was a perfect home for our family, plenty of space, open floor plan, great amenities! Would definitely book again, we all loved it!

  • jessica l.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Wonderful week in Cape May! Everything was perfect.

  • Leslie H.

    Submitted May 28, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Perfect for our cousin’s reunion. We could walk everywhere we wanted to go except for a few of the older ones. They loved the first floor bedroom with the en-suite. There’s plenty of room for everyone to sit on the porch and talk. Same in the living room and kitchen.

  • Helena V.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Kitchen could use a few smaller microwave dishes…ex 8”/9” square pans and a Pyrex 1 cup measure, but otherwise very good.

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    The house was great!!! The beds were a little soft but that wasn’t a big deal. Location is perfect. i’m

  • Heather N.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    This house was a gem! We loved our stay here. Everything was amazing. The host was helpful and the house was gorgeous. Made for a fantastic family trip!

  • Ellen H.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Everything was great. Plenty of space. Kitchen was great. Heat worked well and everything was easy to figure out. Since there was 8 of us it would have been nice to have more than 1 key. We will definitely be back!

  • Janice D.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    The house is absolutely gorgeous! The rooms are huge and immaculate. The host could not have been nicer and was easy to communicate with. The kitchen had everything you could need. The house is within walking distance to shops. It was perfect and my family was thrilled.

  • Sue T.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 2, 2025

    Everything about the stay was just wonderful. The house is beautifully done, there was more than enough space for all 9 of us and the location couldn't be better. We need to thank the hosts for sharing their lovely home with us. We left it as we found it - in perfect condition. One small thing - the mats in the kitchen and living room should have those grip mats underneath. They were slippery. Great mini-vacation for my group. Thanks

  • Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Favorite thing to do is enjoying the charming porch and side yard for little ones to play in. Love the 10-15 minute walk to mall. Everyone enjoys reading about history of the house. A nice autumn visit!

  • Debbie M.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Howler was in perfect location to everything we wanted to do. Love the house!

  • Shelley M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    This house answered all the needs for a group of 7 friends! The location allows for walking access to the town, is set in a lovely location and communication with the property manager was excellent. This is our go-to house when staying in Cape May.

  • Pam S.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Scott and Rhonda's home was perfect for our weekend getaway. The decor was fun, the rooms were clean, and it had every amenity we needed. They were both very accommodating to our requests. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone to stay here!

  • Robyn G.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    This is our second year coming to the Black & White House. 5 couples in our early 60's come to bike ride, dine, watch sports & drink wine. This year we tried Rail biking at the Revolution Rail Co. and we really liked it. Our first night we always pick up an Italian feast. The house has everything we need to accommodate eating, sleeping & hanging out. Already looking forward to next year!!

  • Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Lovely home, lots of room, well equipped and easy to get to.

  • Carol S.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    This place was great for 8 people. Convenient to shopping and historic district.

  • Ian H.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Great house, great location. Helpful host

  • Caroline f.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Nice stay. Great location!

  • Jeffrey B.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    The house was well appointed. We enjoyed the eight bicycles and used them a lot. The beach tags were a nice perk. The only downside was the walk to the beach which took us about 15 minutes. We drove the family to the beach, drove home and then traveled back by bike. This worked well. We really enjoyed the house and highly recommend it to others.

  • anthony b.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Great location , house is heaven on earth .Hosts are quick to respond .House is clean & meets all our needs !

  • Paula B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Great location and the house is so fun. Well equipped. Large rooms.

  • Thomas K.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Great house!

  • Greg V.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    We stayed at this beautiful house for a family gathering.It was super clean and comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood, but very close to town and the beaches.It was roomy with everything we needed.The host was very responsive and organized and made everything easy. We had a wonderful memorable visit.

  • Kayla M.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    had a great stay over memorial day weekend!

  • Jacqueline C.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Beautiful home, comfortable setting for large family. Enjoyed family game nights, yard and porch, and stocked kitchen for the preparation and enjoyment of our Cinco DeMayo dinner. Not a great weather weekend, but enjoyed our time together with available options to us at the house and around town!

  • Helena V.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Really enjoyed the house..inside and outside. The 6 and 7 year olds loved their bunk space. It would have been helpful though for some instructions on accessing regular tv channels as well as the streaming channels. Thank you

  • Merdith M.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    This historic property was beautifully appointed with great amenities. The location was fantastic and the host was very responsive and helpful.

  • Briana D.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    The house was great! There was some lack of communication when I had a concern with the house. However, it was a great home with a great location.

  • christine c.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    Beautiful and cozy!

  • John F.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Everything was as advertised. Great place. Will stay again. Thank you!

  • Gloria S.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    This was our third year staying here. We just love it. It’s decorated so lovely. We even got black and white checked pj’s. So we fit right in. It’s really a beautiful house.

  • Peter M.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    House was completely renovated, clean, with yard large enough to throw a football, and had all the essentials. The house and yard contributed to our wonderful stay.

  • Julie M.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    This home is perfect!! Lots of room for everyone to spend time together and plenty of bedrooms to accommodate everyone. Great location, close enough to walk to Washington Street Mall. Highly recommended!!

  • donna d.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    we had a great time at the black and white house very comfortable and very unique we all agree we would stay here again

  • Jane D.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    This was our second stay at the Black and White House. It is in a great location, walkable to everything and is comfortable to our group of seven. The host was helpful and quick to respond to all of our questions!

  • Linda T.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    We had a great stay at the Black & White House. house! So convenient to town, wineries, Washington St Mall, restaurants and the beach. We also spent so much time at the house because it was so wonderful-the porch was our favorite spot! The house was decorated so cute and loved the Halloween decorations Home was very clean and the hosts so easy to communicate with. Just a bit disappointed that the TV in two of the bedrooms didn't work. Only tried two of the five. Would definitely recommend this house to friends. Thank you, Scott and Rhoda, for a lovely weekend.

  • Susie C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    The house was in a great location. Walked everywhere. Decorated for Halloween inside and out - which was a bonus! Beautifully decorated and absolutely loved the porch for sitting and people watching. Owners were great to deal with and answered any questions promptly. Would definitely stay here again

  • Sherry S.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    The house was very clean and decorated with very cool things. We were all adults in for a wedding and we were able to walk to the shopping area and a short drive to the beach. The yard and front porch were great for hanging out and getting some fresh air. We would definitely consider renting here again. Only comment- maybe move the key holder to front door so you don’t have to walk on the grass in your dress shoes to the backyard for entry.

  • Robyn G.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Beautiful property, very spacious & located close to everything. We are a group of 50+ professionals who like to travel together to enjoy fine dining, bike riding, wineries, watching sporting events & shopping. Cape May & the Black & White House was the perfect combination for all of those things. I would highly recommend this property.

  • Jeanne R.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Cute historic home with beautiful grounds, ample parking. Usually stay in OBX where linens supplied and beds made ion arrival but easy enough to adjust! Definitely recommend