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Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool

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Property grounds
Bay Beach at the end of the block
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Villas, NJ
  • Place, Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Shorebirds Tolz Beach Preserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool

As you pull up to the Cloverdale Cottage you'll immediately settle into vacation mode. Enter this charming, sun-filled bungalow and start planning how you'll relax and play in this open-concept space with ample room for friends and family. Cook your meals in this updated kitchen with dishes, pots and pans, appliances and a gas grill available for your use during your stay. Carry in from some of the fabulous area restaurants and either dine in the spacious dining area, or al-fresco on the deck overlooking the pool. Retire to one of three bedrooms (king, queen or twin bunks), all with personal television and internet. The outdoor space is great for swimming the warmer days away in the 21' above ground pool (open seasonally Memorial to Labor Day - longer weather permitting), or playing games in the fully fenced yard with your dog as the Cloverdale Cottage is dog-friendly. Rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower and walk down to the bay beach (bring the pooch!) for a sunset cocktail to end your relaxing days. Just steps to the bay beach and 8 miles from downtown Cape May and Cape May Beach, this private home is perfect for a refreshing getaway where you stay in or explore the areas many restaurants, activities and shops. Welcome to your home away from home!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Property is fully fenced. Dogs not allowed in pool
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Clear yard of dog waste.
Remove any floats or swimming items from the pool
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No dogs in the pool.
Must put umbrella down each night and prior to checking out.
Absolutely no prom parties or other loud/large gatherings.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2211850vb
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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Villas

Located in Villas, this holiday home is in the city centre 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 Wildwood Beach. Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Villas, NJ

What's nearby

  • Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Shorebirds Tolz Beach Preserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cape May Beach - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Sunset Beach - 18 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cape May Area Beach Retreat with Private Pool located?

Located in the heart of Villas, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape May Point State Park and Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. Cape May Par 3 & Driving Range is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, pool looked great, house was clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our couple days offseason stay were great, we had oyr 2 dogs with us and it was very accomdating. It was clean, decorated properly for the coastal area which was cute.The only thing i felt was needed woul be a handrail to get into the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
That is a great suggestion! Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed the stay and really appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you again! Kate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kate is great to work with. Loved our extended stay at the house. Everything we needed was there. Fur babies loved the fenced in yard.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast and the pool got tons of use! The open layout of the house was great for entertaining! The neighbors were also very polite. A
Enjoying crabs with our basketball coach on the huge deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thanks, Sue! We would be delighted to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Nicole F.

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

Relaxing stay

We had a wonderful time and would love to return! The house is in a quiet neighborhood but yet close enough to everything. Also, a great dog-friendly location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Thank you! We would love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat for a few days. House was neat as a pin. There was a hiccup with a baseboard heating unit not turning off. Handyman showed up quickly and sorted it. Dog loved the place. Short walk to a romp in the bay. Tidy neighborhood. Jersey friendly town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
We would love to have you back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cloverdale Cottage was clean, fresh and so relaxing - it was everything we needed. We enjoyed the heated pool, back deck, comfy bed, morning and evening walks with our pup to the bay beach, beautiful sunsets, great seafood, and friendly neighbors and locals. Quick and easy ride to Cape May attractions. Hope to visit again! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Cozy, quiet neighborhood!

We had a great stay at Coverdale Cottage. It was a short walk to the bay, and I enjoyed walking around the neighborhood each morning. The house was nice and the kids (and adults) LOVED the pool! Woild definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you so much! Please don’t hesitate to book your next stay as we would love to have you. Even though the pool isn’t open all year, people love to come for long weekends throughout the year. Thanks for being incredible guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Great Time Away

We had a wonderful time at the Villas once again. The weather was great and we used the pool and beach the whole time we were there. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Second Stay

We had short stay with our dogs for President’s Day Weekend. Love the beach this time of year and Cloverdale Cottage has everything needed, especially a fenced yard for the dogs. Kate was very accommodating. Great stay once again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Beautiful home

From the moment we stepped foot there we felt so at home. Everything in the home was so accommodating, the cleanliness was great.. the area was great! We enjoyed and loved every minute of being there, the back deck was lovely! And the pool was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Home away from Home

We had a wonderful week stay this year. Due to some issues last year I was not able to go the whole week so we took advantage of everything. Especially the pool since it was so hot. Everything was perfect and clean when we got there and we felt right at home. Hoping to stay there again next year. Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much, Lisa! We would be delighted to have you back. We are thrilled that you enjoyed :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

July 2024

Property had everything you could need. The pool was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur D.

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

Fourth of July week

Communication prior to arrival with our host was amazing, they were very responsive and assured that we had all the information we needed to check in. The check-in process was easy. The key was accessible, and we found all of the house rules and check out items in a binder in the house. Our stay was amazing, easy walking to the beach and the pool in the yard was key. My favorite part of the vacation was the outdoor shower, I may never shower inside again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Haha! We love that! (Never mind this is the years we had the shower head with no stall - we left the decision up to people there). So happy you enjoyed and we would love to have you back! Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Y.

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

Fantastic!!!

Everything we hoped for & much more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

This is exactly what we needed! The neighborhood was quiet, neighbors were friendly, and it was a nice, short walk to the beach. The home itself was clean, comfortable, well equipped, and felt like home. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

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

Great vacation

House was clean and the kids loved the pool. 10 minutes from cape may. Plenty of places to eat around the house. Definitely would stay again. We had one issue with the internet but the host took care of it promptly. Cant wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Relaxing Family Getaway

A fantastic place to relax and enjoy the simplicity of life. My family and I spent nearly everyday hanging in the pool, grilling great food and taking evening walks on the beach a block and a half away. There are breweries, seafood and ice cream places just a short ride from your door as well. Plenty to do and the fact that the property and beach is dog friendly really sealed the deal for us. Overall, it was a vacation to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Perfect Break

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Cloverdale cottage vacation, complete with private pool and fenced yard for our pup. Cottage is clean, comfortable and convenient to all and the neighbors are friendly and the neighborhood is quiet. Managers are wonderfully responsive. We look forward to visiting again when the stars align! Lori, Rob & Nora
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Thank you so much, Lori! We would be delighted to have you any time. Thanks for the lovely review! Kate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Perfect respite

My husband I stayed at Kates property with our 2 dogs. We had previously rented this property years ago from a different owner when are kids were young. It was wonderful to revisit this cotrage and we loved the addition of the pool! Neighborhood is quiet, bay is right down the road. Fish and fancy restaurant is perfect but order early! Close to Cape May
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
We are so thrilled that you had a nice experience with us! Thanks for a lovely stay and we are excited to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful end to the Summer

Cloverdale Cottage had everything we needed for a short, late summer stay. My Mom who is in her 80’s enjoyed the deck while our two dogs were free to roam in the yard as I took a dip in the pool. We liked the open concept of this home and the fact that the bedrooms were comfortable and each had their own TV. The kitchen was well appointed although we enjoyed most of our meals out locally. It helped that the weather was perfect and we had the beach to ourselves. Would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thank you, Nancy! We loved having you and hope you and your mom will come again. We are ready to have you any time of year :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

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

A wonderful shore home

Our stay was enjoyable. The home is warm and welcoming, and Kate was available for any questions we had, both pre-visit and during our visit. We made great use of the backyard pool area. My granddaughter loved her "night time" swims. My husband and I enjoyed watching her excitement. The home is a short walk to the bay with easy accessibility. The sunsets were beautiful! We intend to come back again in the future. Thank you, Kate!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Great Family Getaway

This house had a great open layout, well stocked and an awesome pool for the kids. Located in a very quiet street and walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed walking our dog to the beach early mornings and late evenings. The house is well fenced and nice size yard for our dog to walk/run around. Beds were comfy and having a tv in each room was great. We used a grill which cooked our meals fast and having a washer and dryer was a plus. Kate was great and responded quickly to any questions we had. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Great location and very short walk to beach!

My family had a wonderful time during our stay! The house was clean and accommodating. Great for families and pets! The owners were responsive and wonderful to work with. The house is a very short walk to Bay Beach. Cape May Beach is a very short drive away and we saw dolphins the first day we visited. The house is easily accessible to restaurants, stores, and attractions. We were able to get groceries through Instacart and there is a wonderful seafood restaurant at the end of the street. The house was welcoming and worked out great for our family. The backyard also included a fenced in yard, above ground pool, and patio furniture. We had such a wonderful time and can't wait to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2021
Thank you for the kind review! Please join us again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

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

Didn’t want to leave

We had a wonderful vacation at Cloverdale Cottage. The weather was perfect. The home had everything we needed. The pool was a bonus and we enjoyed it everyday. It was very convenient to both Wildwood and Cape May so we took day trips to either the beach, restaurants, boardwalk or shopping. Kate was very responsive to any questions I had during our week there. We were very comfortable in the home. It was perfect for relaxing, game nights and swimming. We definitely plan to be back next year. Fish and Fancy was a great go-to for seafood take-out and Harpoons on the Bay made me so very happy! Thank you for sharing your home with us :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kate Elliott

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After renting this great house in July pf 2020 with 3 kids and 3 dogs, we didn't want to leave. We ended up purchasing Cloverdale Cottage, and are excited to continue to welcome guests to beat the heat and relax in the Cape May Area. Welcome to your home away from home!

Why they chose this property

This is a lovely residential neighborhood just down the street from the Bay beach. No through traffic and close to some awesome restaurants, as well as Cape May Downtown, Wildwood, and other neighboring towns and activities.

What makes this property unique

The fully fenced yard makes it dog friendly and the private pool is heated!

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