The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

Great location. Short walk to beach, restaurants and shopping! House was clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend getaway! Scott was very prompt with communication.

This property is exactly as described. The renovations are very thoughtful to renting an 1870 cottage, i.e., shelving, hooks, extra pillows, blankets, etc. The cottage decorations are really cute. We only rented for 2 nights in December, but it looked like there were plenty of amenities for summer fun.

Lovely property! The house is adorable and very conveniently located. The beach passes and chairs were a huge plus.

Wonderful property, friendly hosts, beautiful area. Great find! Thank you for a great stay!

Owner super-responsive to all queries. Home was lovely and fun for girls’ weekend! Many thanks.

Charming Cape May home was perfect for our “cousins” weekend. The house had everything our group of 6 needed and was so welcoming and warm. Communicating with the owner was easy and he kept us informed about some outdoor renovations underway (that had no impact on our stay). We would love to go back!

We had a wonderful weekend in the Whalers Cottage. The home was beautiful and so clean. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Would highly recommend.

Location was great for exploring Cape May (off season) - we parked our car when we arrived and didn’t need it again until we were leaving! Number of rooms & bathrooms worked well for our group. Open first floor made if easy to converse between kitchen, dining, and relaxing on the sofa.

Lovely house, met all our needs. We only stayed the weekend, but would be a great spot for a week-long stay with a fully stocked kitchen & washer dryer. Wish we’d had time for the bikes and an in-house meal. Quite clean & was more than spacious enough for 8 adults.

The house was very cute and exactly as described. Everything was in good condition and it was close to everything.

Great house, very comfortable!

Lovely home, very clean and well-cared for. Had the basics for some light cooking and plenty of space for everyone. Great location on a quiet street, short walk to downtown and the beach.

Perfect hour, perfect stay!

The house was perfect and so clean.we walked to most shops and had a wonderful time.

Great location. Comfortable living room—great for games, chatting, relaxing. Some bedrooms cramped.

We loved this property! It was so cute and in a great location. Check in was easy and communication was smooth.

We all thought this property was great! You should know that the refrigerator light is out.

Was our first visit to Cape May and the Whalers is in a great location. Easy walk to shops and the beach. Great park for the kids at the end of the block.

Great neighborhood great location had everything we needed for a great vacation. Weather could’ve been a little warmer but all in all was a great week.

This was our 4th trip to Cape May and our first time at the whaler’s cottage. It was a fun place to stay and make memories with our children and grandchildren. It sits on a quiet tree lined street with an awesome playground nearby. What we liked: There were plenty of bedrooms and the beds were comfortable. Bathroom and outdoor showers were great. The living room is spacious. A laundry room and half bath were conveniently located at the side entrance. The Forte gas range was wonderful for cooking and the Bosch dishwasher was quiet. There was plenty of parking and space for the kids to ride their bikes. The shed was stocked with bikes and beach gear, and there were eight beach passes for our use.What we didn’t like: The AC units are directly outside the master bedroom window and they are loud for light sleepers. The kitchen has minimal counter space and the island cart is quite small for making meals to serve 10 people (6 adults and 4 kids).

The house met our expectations. The rooms worked for our family of 3 adult couples and 6 children. The house was well appointed. The living room was perfect for the grandkids and the kitchen table large enough for our family.The grill was great, made 2 meals on it.The kitchen might have had more counterspace, we like to cook together.Overall a lovely summer vacation.

Great home close to everything. Kids had fun lots of bikes that was a plus. Plenty of parking! Neighborhood was very quiet and everyone was friendly.

Had a great trip at whalers cottage we were there for an early June family trip and it this location was great. 1 minute walk to a great park with playgrounds, a pond, basketball and fishing and only 10-15 minute walk to the beach. Plenty of space for our group family of 4 (2 girls 5 and 3yo) and our nanny. We also had our friends stay for 2 nights who also have 2 toddlers and had plenty of space. The owner had great communication with us and really had all the essentials we needed in the shed. The only issue was that there was construction next door which was annoying but the workers were nice.

Our family loved the Whaler's Cottage. We have rented in this neighborhood for several years and love the proximity to the tennis club and Washington St mall. It's on a quiet, charming street. The house was perfect for our needs and we would definitely love to stay here again. A few notes:- FYI, the house next door is undergoing major renovation. We arrived on Thursday night and left on Monday, which was a holiday, so we only experienced one day (Friday) when the workers were on site. They started promptly at 10 am. We were out and about for most of the day and didn't spend a lot of time at the house, but when we were there, the noise was bothersome. It would have woken up a child from a nap. But if you'll be out during the day, it should be ok.- The house is more spacious than it appears in photos. - The loft with two twin beds can only be accessed from the bedroom with the bunk beds.- We received an email with checkin instructions that had incorrect wifi information. The correct wifi information is on a message board under the living room TV.- The TV does not have integrated access to streaming services. I wish I'd brought my Chromecast device so we could have watched Netflix or Disney.- Random things I was glad that they provided: paper towels, dishwashing soap, kitchen towels, Keurig pods, tea bags, liquid hand soap in the bathrooms- Things we're glad we brought: Kleenex, gloves for washing dishes, foil, cooking spray, honeyThanks for a great vacation!

The home was lovely, clean and within walking distance to the beach and town. The street and surrounding area was beautiful and quiet. There is construction going on at the house next door, however, we were fortunate enough to get there on a Friday evening when the workers were shutting down for the weekend. The crew at the site did an excellent job ensuring the driveway was clean and fenced off. We had a wonderful time and thank the owners for allowing us the opportunity to stay in their lovely home.

The place was great - there were 8 of us and we were all able to have our own rooms - no body was on top each other - bathrooms were sufficient- everything was clean and easy to access I would definitely recommend this place

My family and I came to Cape May to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. This was our first time staying at the Whaler’s Cottage, and we were very pleased. It is a beautiful house, and it is very clean. It is in a great location, about a 10 minute walk to Washington Street. Would 100% recommend and stay again!

This is my family’s 3rd time staying here. We really enjoy the house and the location in Cape May. A simple walk to the mall and beach from the house. Very clean and organized home. 5 bedrooms including the 3rd floor if you need. Obviously we enjoy since we come back every year!

The Whaler’s Cottage is a beautiful and well-maintained property, but our stay was overshadowed by the host’s inappropriate and legally questionable actions. Shortly after our arrival, the host messaged me on the Vrbo app and accused us of sneaking in a pet and then demanded documentation for my service dog after apparently seeing its vest, raising concerns about being watched. As a person with a disability, I am protected under the ADA, which prohibits such intrusive demands. Service animals are not pets, and hosts cannot require documentation or inquire about the nature of a guest’s disability. The legal consequences for such behavior include fines and potential lawsuits for ADA violations. A more appropriate approach would have been to ask, “Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?” and “What task is it trained to perform?” This would have respected my rights while addressing the host’s concerns. While the home itself is lovely, the host’s invasive behavior made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Until the host demonstrates a better understanding of ADA compliance, I cannot recommend this property.

Came to Cape May for relaxed weekend with friends. House met all our needs. First floor layout is perfect for gathering. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very spacious. Will definitely look again to this property for a summer rental.

House was very clean and excellent location: quick walk to town and beach.

Everyone was impressed with the cleanliness of the house. The house was decorated tastefully with antique tins that brought us all back to the good old days. The location was convenient for walking to shopping and restaurants. The house was roomy with plenty of beds, bathrooms and large tv with a great picture, as well internet service. Would definitely rent again..

Beautiful cottage with a great mix of character and modern amenities. Quiet neighborhood and at the same time easy walk to town and beach.