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Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay!

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Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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Villas, NJ

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay!

Mermaid Manor! Away from it all, in the middle of everything! One block to bay beach, dog-friendly and newly redecorated! Two bedrooms, one on the main floor with full-sized bed and full bath next door, and second level suite with two full beds and private bath. Main living space has comfy sectional, fully-appointed eat-in kitchen, and party-lit, screened-in porch - perfect for dining and relaxing, day and night! Barbecue grill on site. Rinse yourself or your pup off in the outdoor shower! Central air. Minutes to Cape May or Wildwood, less than an hour to the excitement of Atlantic City!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No proms. No parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Limited to one dog under 40 pounds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1260676vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No proms. No parties.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Villas

Located in Villas, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach. Morey's Piers and Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Villas, NJ

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Waffle House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Manor, more charming than ever! Dog friendly, short walk to the bay! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream, Cape May Beaches and Cape May Par 3 & Driving Range. Jersey Shore Alpacas and Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Much Needed Stay!

We were in a bit of a bind to find a good spot for us and our pups and boy were we pleasantly surprised and pleased with the Mermaid Manor! An incredible location, perfect set up for the dogs, and we were able to take advantage of all it had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Cute

Cute house right next to the beach. Super convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, very responsive host

Everything was as expected, and the host was especially responsive and helpful, regarding local suggestions that we inquired about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muriel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Manor is marvelous

We enjoyed our stay. We were close to the bay so the dog was on the beach every morning and every evening. The house is clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was so perfect for our needs! The place was clean, amenities were excellent and the location was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, friendly neighborhood

The property was very clean upon arrival! Tina was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions about the property and local recommendations. The neighbors were so friendly and offered suggestions for the beach and restaurants. Our dog and children loved waking to the bay beach in the evenings. We had a great stay overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Jersey stay

We injured our self always love the New Jersey beaches and the boardwalks. TV should be updated at the mermaid Manor other than that it's a decent little cottage quiet neighborhood clean house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great value, convenient location.

The yard is fenced in on 3 sides with a thicket in the back...just be aware of this in case it is problematic. The property is very close (walking distance) to Fleck's Ice Cream, which is amazing! Super close to the bay as well. We were a little disappointed that there was no cable in the bedrooms but we didn't spend much time there anyway. Tina was very nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Stacy was a great guest. Her group followed the house rules and left the place neat. Would definitely host Stacy again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Everything was great. Checked in with Tina when we arrived very nice person was available if we needed her at anytime. The cottage was very clean, welcoming and charming. Very centraly located for everything we wanted to do. Cape may whale Watching, Atlantic City, Wildwood. Our dog loved it there also. Thanks again Tina. Hope to plan another trip next year. Cindy K
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Manor Stay

The property was good for us and located in a great location. Close to everything. Tina was very easily accessible and communication was great. The home was very cozy for us. The only thing was we brought our little dog and went to take him to the beach on the bay near the home,the listing says dogs are allowed. They are only allowed during off-season and during season they can go after 4 PM. Still in all very memorable and lovely trip. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maryanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice House

The house was nice. It was clean and the owner was friendly and responsive when needed. There was a problem with ants, but the owner promptly handled it. The property was advertised as fully fenced and it wasn’t, which was a disappointment because we had a small dog and hoped it could run freely in the yard. The kitchen could have benefited from a few more utensils and better tableware. The biggest issue was the lack of a fully fenced in yard. Other than that, the property provided a comfortable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing week

Really meant to write this review immediately after our stay but lost track of time. Mermaid Manor was an amazing place to stay for a multi generational family vacation. We stayed for a week back in early August. The house was the perfect size for our family of 4 and the in laws. 6 total people and a dog. Tina was an amazing host. Answering every question that we had. Everything she said about the house was spot on. She also told us that the beach was not really suitable for swimming. Not the best for beach activities but had amazing sunsets. We took a quick trip to Town Bank to enjoy the beach. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. Was nice to have the washer and dryer available and the grill was a nice touch for meals. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. Friendly folks up and down the street.. This property was better than other properties that we have stayed at in the Cape May area. Would definitely recommend this house for a fun and relaxing trip away from home. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

The house itself was extremely old and the furniture and bedding were extremely uncomfortable. The floors were dirty from arrival, and there were barely any dishes to eat on. It was not listed on Vrbo to bring linens or bath towels while we had to supply ourselves on the rental (It’s still NOT listed). The host let us use only one set of sheets in the locked closet. In the other beds, we had to lay blankets down. Also, no bath towels for bathing so we had to purchase bath towels ourselves. The air conditioning unit would freeze up at 75 degrees which was mentioned to us that was considered “normal.” The temperature of the house was 78-79 degrees most of the day during a hot week. The bay beach was dirty and filled with horseshoe crabs so we couldn’t even enjoy laying out, we decided to drive 20 minutes to pay for beach passes for Cape May Points beach every day. The upkeep of the outside of the home, the grass, bushes, etc. was unkept and looked like it wasn't done for weeks. Overall, a very disappointing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We had so much fun at Mermaid Manor! The location is close to downtown Cape May, Wildwood, and the beautiful bay. It's a great place to just stay in and relax also. The host, Tina, was responsive and gracious. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely loved staying at Mermaid Manor

We had the most amazing week. Walked my dog daily who became the star of the street! The house is amazing, spacious, clean, all amenities, everything we could have asked for. Tina was a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend this house to any family. 20 mins from Wildwood Boardwalk and 20 mins from Cape May which I absolutely loved. You have to try this property.. I loved it!!! Thank you Tina..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Happy!!!

We had such a great time at the Mermaid Manor! the place was super clean and comfortable. Tina is a wonderful person and gracious host. This was our first time staying in Villas and we enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and surrounding sights. we met the neighbor next door as well who was super nice and made us feel right at home. Our dogs had a great time in the yard and we so appreciated the house being all fenced in! this was really a plus for our situation. We look forward to our next stay! Thank you so much for a wonderful and memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach house

We enjoyed our stay at the mermaid Manor. It was the perfect . The screened in porch and outdoor shower were wonderful parks! Our small dog enjoyed the fenced in yard and the beds were surprisingly comfy, as well. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Manor Cottage

Lovely cottage with all amenities. Beds, Bathrooms & BBQ what more could you ask for. Maybe more Cable channels? Otherwise a very pleasant stay! Will definitely consider again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

virginia h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Trip

We all had a wonderful time during our stay at Mermaid Manor. The place was just the right size. Loved having coffee in the morning on the screened porch. Enjoyed the daily walks to the beach with our dog. The neighbors were friendly. The house was very clean and had everything you could need in the kitchen area. We would definitely come again. Tina was good about getting back to us with questions. Great vacation:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles & Mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Nice, quite and relaxing. However, futon was very uncomfortable but managed.

Excellent kitchen and screened in porch (great on a cool night). Did not like booking through VBRO would like to book next time through owner or manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & affordable

2 blocks from beach - owner extremely reactive to email- neighbors very friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Kim and her group were great guests. Would host them again anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family Vacation

The house itself was beautiful and clean. There were games available to play and interesting books. The screened in porch with lites was a lovely space to be in. It was disappointing that the beach that was 2 blocks from property didn’t allow swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hi, Gail. The bay at the end of our street is rather shallow at low tide. You can walk pretty far out and even take your beach chair with you! True, there is no lifeguard on the bayside beaches, but people do paddle board, kayak, boat and even swim at high tide. It's also great for small children. Come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

The house is clean and as advertised. Short walk to nice bay beach. Great rental house for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessaca c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Spent a long weekend with a friend to escape the city. It was lovely. The grass smelled sweet, the house was inviting and clean. The location was perfect. We went for long walks with my dog in the evening. Easy access to town and to the point. I hope to return again in the future. I highly recommend this property. It was as if we stayed at a friends home. Thank you for the long needed break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s a wonderful, cozy cottage and so close to the beach! We loved it. Tina was so kind & helpful.

Tina, the owner, was wonderful! We would stay here again. Loved that it was close to Cape May, but less expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Jamie, come again anytime!!!

About the host

Hosted by Tina

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Nature lovers. Sun worshipers. Water sport enthusiasts. Our family has been drawn to the sea forever. Finally, our dream has come true and we have a place of our own near the beautiful Delaware Bay! We'd love to share our special place with you, so come on over!

Why they chose this property

Mermaid Manor is our home away from home. You'll feel as if you are at home or the home of a friend.

What makes this property unique

Should be noted that the yard backs up to wetlands and is 3/4 fenced with a thicket across the back of reeds and thorn bushes. Most dogs will not venture into that thicket, but you should be the judge of your own pup.

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