The Kraken House

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Breakfast included

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Villas, NJ

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum6 min drive
Cape May Winery8 min drive
Sunset Beach17 min drive
Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Kraken House is the perfect Bayside Sea Shanty. This private home is fully stocked. The home is located on the shortest beach block and Lower Township New Jersey. The public bay entrance is approximately 100 yards or 11 houses from our front door. Our front porch offers spectacular views of the sunset. Beach tags for Cape May beach, bikes, fishing poles, and a barbecue grill are included. There’s a washer and dryer in the home along with most kitchen appliances. The house is fully stocked with bottled water breakfast items coffee tea’s and spices.

Property manager

Karen Matsinger

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Villas

Located in Villas, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park are popular area attractions. Raging Waters Water Park and Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Villas, NJ

What's nearby

Cape May Beaches - 4 min walk
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum - 6 min drive
Cape May Winery - 8 min drive
Washington Street Mall - 14 min drive
Sunset Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Subway - 9 min drive
Rita's Italian Ice - 8 min drive
Dunkin' - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Rio Grande Diner & Family Restaurant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kraken House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kraken House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kraken House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kraken House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cape May Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream and Cape May Par 3 & Driving Range. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum and Cape May Point State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Wapwallopen, PA

21 August 2023

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

Extended weekend

Nicely decorated house (especially for children) in a nice neighborhood. Even though it’s not IN Cape May, it’s close enough and there’s restaurants and things to do very nearby. And it’s quieter. Walk to the beach for the beautiful sunsets. Owners are very nice, informative, and available if needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shai R.

15 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unique

I have been traveling to Cape May with my family for many years, throughout my own childhood and now with our young daughter. We saw the Kraken house and fell for the charm and unique features. Karen was very helpful as we prepared for our trip. She even offered some advice on new experiences that we had never seen. Check in was easy and it was nice to have access to all of the provided amenities. We were able to cook breakfast most mornings and had access to games which kept us all occupied in the evening, after the baby went to bed. In the busyness of the summer season, we did find some cleaning that was overlooked, under the beds, couches, and cushions, but the kitchen and bathrooms were clean and that was most important to us. We had some fun memories at this house and are thankful for the stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

14 August 2023

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

Really cool themed house

This house is like walking onto the stage of the movie “Jaws”. The minute we walk in you see a huge picture of a scene from Jaws.. then as you look around the room you see mermaids and nautical accessories. The master bedroom has a treasure chest with a skeleton and beads overflowing it with gold coins on the floor. The bunk room and kids bedrooms look like you are living in a boat. This place needs to be seen to be appreciated! Mere words cannot fully express its unusual theme.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 July 2023

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

Great Bayside home

Karen was very helpful with tons of information prior to our stay and great when I had questions while there. The home is cozy, with interesting decor. The theme is very much throughout the home. The back yard is not fenced in and on the corner of a main road. Great location, the bay has an entrance at the end of the block. Beautiful sunset views. Kitchen is well equipped with utensils, cookwear, plates, glasses and bowls. Overall every member of our party had a great time. Thank you =)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATIE S.

17 July 2023

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

Wonderful!

A wonderful property! We loved every minute of our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Matsinger

My husband and I are locals. We were both born and raised in North Cape May. We live about five miles from The Kraken House. We love our town and want to share it with visitors.

Why they chose this property

The Kraken House is a true labor of love. My house built the home by himself over the last three years. I decorated it and hope that you love the home as much as we do.