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Cape May House for Rent: 157 Year Old Family Guest House on Cape May's Oldest Street - Property 100803

House 7 bedrooms, sleeps 14

Cape May house photo
Rates per property (USD)
$2,700 - $4,875/wk
Call Michael Longfellow
609 884-3482
(International 609 884-3482)
 
Email Owner
Property type:
house
Location type:
near the ocean, beach  
Highlights:
beach, near the ocean, air-conditioning, washing machine, internet access  
Cape May house photo - For over 155 years A Cape May Family Home on Cape

For over 155 years A Cape May Family Home on Cape

Cape May house photo - Kids love standing on the porch watching the horse

Kids love standing on the porch watching the horse

Cape May house photo - Guests find our kitchen is the focal point for ga

Guests find our kitchen is the focal point for ga

Cape May house photo - Parking for 3 cars, a huge benefit during the summ

Parking for 3 cars, a huge benefit during the summ

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Cape May House Summary

The Longfellow Guest House is the perfect way to enjoy your Cape May vacation with family & friends. Our 155 year old home combines old world Cape May charm with modern comfort and privacy and puts you right in the heart of America's oldest seashore resort. The Longfellow House is located on Hughes Street, Cape May’s oldest residential street nestled right in the heart of the historic Victorian district. It provides an authentic Cape May experience that connects back to the old world charm from centuries ago. You'll be walking distance from the beaches, shopping areas, and fantastic victorian architecture that defines Cape May. Longfellow Guest House features include: * Family Friendly Accomodations * Vacation Comforts * Cool Beach Benefits! * Private Parking * Ideal Location

Location of House 100803

Nearest airport:   Atlantic City at 45 Miles
Nearest ferry:   Cape May Lewes at 7 Miles
Nearest motorway:   Garden State Parkway at 3 Miles
Nearest beach:   Beach at 0.1 Miles
Car: recommended

Beautiful Victorian Cape May features world-class restaurants, quaint shops, and spectacular beaches (voted one of the top beaches in the country). There are lots of activities for children and adults alike, a beautiful old light house, a wonderful zoo, carriage rides, walking tours, bird watching in the Cape May Nature Preserve and cool kayak trips. Live music and dancing at the boardwalk convention center for all to enjoy! Also available...playhouse, dinner theater, comedy club, winery, jazz entertainment, lots of festivals and craft fairs. Take the Lewes Ferry to Delaware for world-class outlet shopping.
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Cape May House Availability

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May 7, 2008
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Cape May House Rates

  • $400-$550/night, $2700 to $4875 / week
  • Peak Summer .. (May-Sep) .. $2,700-$4,875/week .. depending on week.
    Off Season* ............... $400 to $525 / night (usually a 2 night minimum).
    *Off-season there's a lower rate for 3 nights or more.
    Different Rates & Time requirements for Major Holidays, please contact us.
    Security Deposit required.

    Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
  • Peak Summer .. (May-Sept) .. $2,700-$4,875/week .. depending on week.
    Off Season* ............... $400 to $525 / night (usually a 2 night minimum).
    *Off-season there's a lower rate for 3 nights or more.
    Different Rates & Time requirements for Major Holidays, please contact us.
    Security Deposit required.

    Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Cape May House Amenities

Property Type:
  • house

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • beach

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • Laundry-Soap
  • air-conditioning
  • Ceiling-Fans
  • telephone
  • safe

Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • oven
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • grill
  • toaster
  • microwave
  • Coffee-Grinder
  • Lobster-Pot
  • Spices
  • refrigerator
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Living Room:
  • fireplace

Bathrooms:
  • 3 bathroom(s) , 1 half bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet
    Bathroom - Outdoor Shower
  • 3 1/2 bathrooms, plus outdoor hot/ cold beach shower.

Bedrooms:
  • 7 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 14 people
  • Bedroom - 1 Queen
    Bedroom - 1 Queen
    Bedroom - 1 Queen
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single
  • 7 Bedrooms that sleeps 14. Bathrooms: 3 1/2 plus outdoor shower.

Entertainment:
  • Video-Library
  • DVD
  • tv
  • VCR
  • cd
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • Books

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • Parking-Off-Street
  • car
  • parking
  • Deck-Wood
  • Parking-On-Street
  • outdoor grill
  • Outdoor-Grill-Charcoal
  • Outdoor-Grill-Gas
  • 5 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • tennis
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • paragliding
  • water skiing
  • golf
  • antiquing
  • fishing
  • roller blading
  • sailing
  • surfing
  • wind-surfing
  • swimming
  • walking

Onsite Equipment:
  • Beach-Chairs

Attractions:
  • Churches
  • Museums
  • Library
  • Marina
  • Recreation-Center
  • Bay/Sound
  • Cinemas
  • Fitness-Center
  • Pond
  • ATM/Bank
  • Autumn-Foliage

Leisure Activities:
  • Bird-Watching
  • Paddle-Boating
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Live-Theater
  • Sound/Bay-Fishing
  • Pier-Fishing
  • Surf-Fishing
  • Whale-Watching
  • Outlet-Shopping
  • Hiking
  • DeepSea-Fishing
  • Beachcombing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Zoo
  • Restaurants
  • Winery-Tours

Nearby Services:
  • Massage-Therapist

Notes: 3 queens, 8 twins. Outside 'after-swim' shower, gas light district, ceiling fans, deck, outdoor furniture, parking for 3 cars, front porch overlooking street. Right in the heart of the Cape May's well known Historic District. We also feature wireless access in the house, beach tags for the guests, and a lock up beach box on the beach so you can leave your beach things there while a guest.


Cape May House Details

Extras for a Great Vacation: Separate living and family rooms, private driveway with parking for three cars, front porch with vintage rocking chairs overlooking the street, private rear deck with Adirondack chairs, picnic table, canvas umbrella, and gas grill, ceiling fans throughout house, AC on the third floor. Front yard and fenced in back yard for kids to run around.Click on our website below to see additional pictures, information and a listing of available times. We also have broadband wireless Internet access (cable modem) in the house using so you can do work from the front porch rocking chairs if you want. Guest really love this feature.

Ideal Location: We're ideally situated on Hughes, Cape May's oldest residential street. The Longfellow House is three blocks from the beach and two blocks from the famous Washington Street walking mall, home to renown South Jersey restaurants and terrific shopping. Perfect for Cape May vacation goers. Hughes Street itself is wonderful. It's one way — meaning less traffic — reassuring for families with children. It's also quiet, providing a degree of privacy that our renters truly appreciate. Adding to that private feel, we have small yards in the front and back so kids can get out and play.

Cool Beach Benefits: Cape May's beautiful beaches are some of the best in the country. We offer complimentary beach tags so you don't have to hassle with buying them yourself, or run away from the beach tag lady (we used to do that too). Weekend tags can go for $9 each so it's a noticeable savings. Beach Box: We also provide a convenient Beach Box — right on the beach — so you can store your bulky items for the week and not have to carry them from the house every day. Beach Chairs: Finally, we stock the beach box with beach chairs for your comfort and to save you the hassle of having bring them yourself from your home.

Guest Book: A perfect location and a beautiful home. Thank you. We loved Cape May and can’t wait to come back. Our kids love everything, especially the horses and carriages on Hughes Street. ~The McGraths Thank you for letting us stay here. It was fun and neat to see how cool the house was. ~ Lauren, 8 What a wonderful experience, being in Cape May and with family. Thanks you for sharing your lovely, historical home with us. ~ Doug & Peggy This was great. I did not want to leave. I had lots of fun. I want to come back. ~ Rachel, 7 We loved it, it is within walking distance of everything. Thanks for making it so comfortable. Don’t change a thing! ~ The Hollibaughs

Other Activities: birding


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