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Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cape May Court House, NJ
  • Cape May County Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Stone Harbor Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports

There is so much to see and do when staying at the Shell Bay Cottage! The pristine Stone Harbor, Avalon and Wildwood beaches, restaurants and shopping are minutes away. The Cottage is on a bay front street with public water access, the perfect spot to drop a kayak, boat or paddle board! The pier at the end of the street provides great opportunities for birding and crabbing. Within walking distance to 2 golf courses and historic Cape May is a quick 15-20 min drive away. Don’t miss the Cape May County Zoo, which is 5 minutes down the road! This cozy beach cottage is the perfect affordable spot for your shore vacation no matter your interests! We are located near a main road, however, our .25 acre lot is completely fenced in and the backyard dining area has an additional privacy fence for evening dinners and firepit time!

Linens and towels not provided, as is standard for most Jersey shore rentals. Linens and towels can be rented here https://www.linenfairies.com. All TVs have Roku guest mode enabled to allow guests to stream their favorite apps. No Saturday check-ins due to cleaners schedule unless approved by owner on individual booking basis. Thank you for your understanding!

Property manager

Jessica Farrand
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Check in after 3:00 PM
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Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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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

About the area

Cape May Court House

Located in Cape May Court House, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wildwood Beach and Sea Isle City Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Splash Zone Water Park and Cape May County Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cape May Court House, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May County Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wildwood Beach - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Morey's Piers - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Stone Harbor Beach - 12 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steve's Cafe 47 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coho Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jessie Creek Winery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports located?

Located in the heart of Cape May Court House, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape Regional Health System and Cape May Historical Museum. Cape May County Zoo and Jessie Creek Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Perfect Cottage Home

What a beautiful home! The owner was very attentive and checked on us by text. The home was very clean and had every appliance we needed. We appreciated the coffee and creamer provided.It was close to the yacht club where we went for a wedding. What a gorgeous town. Just book it. It was perfect. We enjoyed our coffee outside one morning too. If we are every back in the area we will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie M.

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

Just right!

We were in the area to visit with family and friends. Shell Bay cottage was a comfortable, cozy cottage in a good location. The host was extremely helpul and responsive. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Great vacation spot!

Beautiful home in a great location. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

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

Comfy cozy beach cottage

We loved it here! Our son felt right at home. It was a cute comfy beach vibe just a car ride away from so much yet places to walk in town. Perfect for our sons first vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Wonderful cozy home!

We had a great times staying here. The host was super communicative and one step ahead with all the info you needed for you stay. The house was adorable and we really loved all the little touches. We had a peaceful and relaxing stay and would definitely come bacj agaibmback again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

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

Perfect Spot!

My friends and I had a great time. The location was easy to get to nice beaches but also easy to get groceries and see the busy downtown Cape May
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Perfect Cottage

This was the perfect house to stay in for the week. Jessica is an amazing hostess who goes out of her way to make sure you have everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Great place

Very convenient place to stay for the local experiences owners were very helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

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

Family vacay

Cozy house, in a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian T.

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

Cozy Cottage

We had such a comfortable and wonderful stay here! The space was surprisingly spacious with 5 adults and a toddler! It was also so clean and well-stocked. The location was great; everywhere we needed or wanted to go was 10 minutes or less away! Jessica was a lovely host and very communicative! Overall, a fabulous weekend here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie S.

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

Great stay! A real gem!

We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed this property. It is so clean and well stocked! The backyard area is amazing plus there is an outside shower. We loved the convenience of the washer and dryer in the home. It’s comfortable and beautifully decorated in a shore house theme! We will definitely be back! Loved the location and atmosphere of the area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

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

Wonderful Spot!

My family and I had a great time staying here! The place was very clean and exactly as described, and the check in process was super easy. Super convenient to the zoo and to grocery stores/shops in the area. Also was only about a 10 minute drive to the beach in Stone Harbor. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay! The location of the house is great super close to Stone Harbor, Cape May and Wildwood. Jessica was great with responding to any questions we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Great for exploring the area

My wife, toddler, and I had a great five-night stay at the Shell Bay Cottage. It was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable for us. The location is perfect if you want to explore different shore points - Cape May, Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, and Sea Isle City are all a very short drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Lovely location

Absolutely loved the location of this cute and clean cottage. Our family of 5 was able to enjoy beautiful sunsets and crabbing from the local dock, enjoy the sand and waves of Avalon, and the shopping and lighthouse at Cape May less than 20 minutes away. Perfect place to stay for a family getaway to the Jersey shore!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corin B.

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

Loved it

Such a cute home in a great area, just 15 mins away from cape May and 10 from stone harbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Super cute and very clean!

We loved our stay here at this adorable house! It was clean and had everything we needed. Jessica was very friendly and accommodating. I wish the beach was a little closer but the grocery store was 5 minutes away and there was a fishing pier down the street. It was nice to be able to go to Avalon, Stone Harbor and Wildwood all in one stay! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Lynette F.

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

Cozy cottage!

This was our first time to visit Stone Harbor and had no idea where to book a stay for our family. We made a great choice when we booked Shell Bay Cottage! There's always a bit of doubt when you arrive somewhere to stay sight unseen - will everything be as described? will the A/C work? will it look like the pix? No worries here! The cottage was excellant! No concerns or worries, no unexpected negative surprises! Everything worked great- including good water pressure and plenty of warm water for our family of 4 to shower one after the other! The bathroom is small, but definately adequate. My husband is a big guy (3-4X) he was fine in the bathroom space! A short 15 minute non-stressful drive to SH and we didn't need to break the bank for nice accomodations! So happy we found this place! And thank you Jessica for your attention to detail and keeping in touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan C.

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

Nice cottage, very clean

The owners did a great job updating an older property. We were in town visiting family and this was very convenient to everything we wanted to do in Stone Harbor and Avalon. The outdoor shower is fantastic for post-beach! The kitchen is very nicely updated and there are plenty of thoughtful touches. The owners are fantastic about communication and give very clear info about the use of the property while you’re there—much appreciated! Check-in and check-out was incredibly easy. The only drawback is the location, which they are very upfront about. The house is right next to the on and off ramps for the parkway so there is fairly constant noise from that. We travel with white noise machines and small fans, so we were able to sleep once we got used to it. The owners do provide earplugs in a welcome bag (along with a couple of detergent pods, new dish sponge, etc), so again they are very thoughtful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celie V.

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

Cant wait to go back!

Beautiful house, lots of amenities and very close to many main attractions, including a 10 minute walk to the pier
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Wonderful experience!

My husband and I stayed with our adult daughter in Dec and absolutely loved our experience! Jessica was so communicative and helpful and the house had everything we needed and it all worked great. Location was great and close to our family, and we loved going to the Cape May holiday parade and other holiday celebrations there. We will definitely be back as this house works really well for our needs. Can’t wait to visit in summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Weekend at the Beach

Cozy cottage well stocked and comfortable. Great outdoor shower! Location gives convenient access to many activities. Owners were very helpful and responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ava S.

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

vacation

The decorating of the cottage was warm and cozy.My only thing was the twin beds were uncomfortable.The cottage was in a good location to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for our small family! Breakfast on the patio, easy access to highway to Avalon/Stone Harbor, plenty of cooking supplies, cozy, clean! We’ll do it again! Amazing owner communicated easily and very patient! Just outstanding in every way! Our first VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

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

Great central location!

We were very pleased with our stay on Shell Bay Ave. Our vacation plan was to explore a few different areas so we were very pleased with the central location between Cape May/Wildwood and Stone Harbor/Avalon. The cottage was a perfect size for our family. The outdoor shower was a big hit with my husband and the kids! Having access to the beach chairs, umbrella and beach cart was a huge plus! As noted in previous reviews, the traffic noise can be a bit loud at times but with the sound machines we brought it was not an issue. We would definitely recommend this cozy spot for a small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Farrand

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My Husband and I have four year old boy/girl twins and have a shared love of the Jersey Shore! We met at the University of Delaware 14 years ago and now live in PA. We enjoy running, hiking, and renovating homes! No project too big or too small! We take pride in our work and hope that you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

My husband and I purchased this property because we love the Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches and this street is perfect with its walkability to town and the bay access. We have four year old twins and wanted to give them the same love of the shore as we have!

What makes this property unique

Renovated in the Fall of 2020, this cottage has new floors throughout, a brand new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, kitchen nook and TV. It boasts a modern bathroom with a brand new tankless hot water heater and city water pressure, and a large family room for relaxing and unwinding, complete with washer and dryer. The master bedroom sports a king bed and a wall mounted TV, while the second bedroom has two twin beds. The family room couch provides additional sleeping space with a queen pullout. The cottage has a brand new mini split multi-zone heating and air conditioning units in the master, family room and main kitchen area. Outside you will enjoy an oversized yard with a beautiful outdoor eating space on the back patio. Don’t miss your chance to shower under the stars with our brand new outdoor shower and deck. We take pride in providing you a clean, comfortable and relaxing vacation. Thank you for staying at Shell Bay Cottage!

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