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Oceanfront Cottage Private Secluded Dog Friendly at Colvmns by the Sea

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Merry Christmas at the Cottage
Footsteps in the sand on winter days
Cottage in Spring  Happy Tiger Lillies
First floor flower boxes with lattice & garden area
Cedar gate entrance, new for 2019 makes the first floor patio completely private

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

living room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage Private Secluded Dog Friendly at Colvmns by the Sea

Colvmns by the Sea is a World Famous Landmark Property Located at the Eastern End of Cape May Island, New Jersey. It is One of the Few Edwardian Revival Mansions Built in 1905.
At One Time Known as Colvmns by the Sea Bed and Breakfast the Property was Restored and Renovated in 2005 Into Luxury Condominiums. The cottage is on the property at 1513 Beach Ave. Cape May. At one time the cottage was private quarters for the staff. The cottage has been renovated and is now a two story residence with direct ocean views. The cottage is located at the end of a private drive, secluded and away from the roadway.
All the Integrity of the Original Structure was Left Intact While 21st Century Engineering was Added.
The Kitchen has Floor to Ceiling Wood Cabinetry, Rare Brazilian Granite Counter Tops, and State of the Art Stainless Appliances.
The Bathroom Design was Inspired by World Class European Spas with Extensive Use of Turkish Travertine .
The Cottage has access to all common areas as it is part of The Colvmns by the Sea Condo Association Common Areas Include;
Magnificent Rooftop Deck in the main house with Unobstructed Views of the Atlantic Ocean, All of Cape May Island and the Wetlands. Access is from the back stairs of the main house.
Second Floor Library, Adjacent to the Spacious 2nd Floor Galley and Staircase.
Spacious Turkish Travertine Front Porch in the main house Surrounded by Doric Columns, Captures the Cool Cross Breezes and Sweeping Views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Keywords: Oceanfront, Condominium

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 1 total)
Dogs friendly add pet fee of 150 2 dog limit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape May

Located in Admiral Estates, a neighbourhood in Cape May, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Aqua Trails and Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Historic Cold Spring Village - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sunset Beach - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪C-View Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage Private Secluded Dog Friendly at Colvmns by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage Private Secluded Dog Friendly at Colvmns by the Sea ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage Private Secluded Dog Friendly at Colvmns by the Sea ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage Private Secluded Dog Friendly at Colvmns by the Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Admiral Estates cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Cape May Beach and Beach Ave. Nature Center of Cape May and Aqua Trails are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close enough to stores but far enough away from crowds. Had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! The home was exceptionally clean and exactly as described in the listing—everything matched perfectly. The location is fantastic, making it the perfect spot for my husband, our standard poodle, and me. We felt comfortable and right at home from the moment we arrived. Highly recommend and would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Recent stay over the 4th of Juky

We had a wonderful time. The house is in the perfect location. Lots of friendly neighbors & our small dog loved the little side yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent seaside cottage in Cape May. Beach Avenue. Ocean view. Short walk to beach. Quiet part of town. Cottage clean, comfortable, and spacious. All the amenities of home. Would vacation here again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for a week at Bernadette and Ron’s cottage! It was perfect for 2 adults and a 5 year old. The sun porch on the second floor was sublime and we spent a lot of time out there. There are two full baths which is so convenient. The kitchen amenities were great (dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, etc) and there was a washer and dryer. The location was excellent. It is across the street from the beach and you only have to walk about half a block up to get to a beach entrance. The Jitney shuttle picks up about a block and a half away and takes you straight into town. We also had our bikes and were able to easily ride over that way.We’ll definitely look to stay here next time we come back to Cape May!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam N.

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

Cape May

We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was great. Perfectly located with everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie R.

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

Amazing Relaxing Beach/Cape May Retreat

We were immediately enamored by the cottage, its charm and its location to the beautiful beach! As longtime ‘Jersey Shore’ beach lovers, we couldn’t believe that we could hear the waves and glimpse the ocean from the screened in porch. And the beach itself was beautiful and not too crowded. In addition, the cottage is charming, comfortable, fully stocked, and we were so comfortable and felt right at home. Ron and Bernadette were extremely responsive and the home was stocked with beautiful soaps and lotions as well as all paper products. There were books, puzzles and games -You are also only 1 block from the local Cape May shuttle if you don’t want to drive into town. We hope to be able to book another week next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Little piece of heaven

Very lovely cottage, charming accents, great front porch with incoming ocean breezes. TVs in bedroom was nice to have, as well as electric fireplaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Weekday Getaway

We spent three weeknights at Columns by the Sea. What an amazing, super private location directly across the street from the beautiful beach! The property had everything we could possibly need. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cottage, Bernadette and Ron!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Beautiful Place

Our second stay at this perfect by-the-sea getaway. Loved the screen porch with view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Quaint and Quiet

The cottage was perfect for a week at the beach. No complaints at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Pittstown, NJ

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

Beautiful Oceanfront Cottage

My family and I had a wonderful stay in Bernadette and Rons little cottage by the ocean. It was incredibly spacious, clean and had all of the amenities could ask for including a BEAUTIFUL view. We will definitely stay again and would recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great oceanfront rental

Very comfortable property, especially the second floor. The second story screened-in porch and the living room were beautiful and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Wonderful

Hidden jewel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

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

Gem of a place on historic Beach Avenue

Great place with plenty of room for our family, including our dog. Easy access to the beach and within walking distance of a few great restaurants. Highly recommend this place and wonderful communication with Ron and Bernadette.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmine F.

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

Perfect cottage

This is our second time here. The location is right across from the beach and very quiet. Great cottage. The hosts are responsive. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donald S.

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

Truthful and honest review

A bottle of wine, basket of cookies and flowers greeted us.Pros- dog friendly, great cook’s kitchen,great second floor bath, updated appliances, access to beach(poverty side) AND an amazing enclosed second floor porch where we ate and spent downtime. Also, very nice exterior plants and landscaping.Cons-a little far from the happenings of CM, not easily walkable, but very bike able which is what we did, so bring or rent them, or wait in vehicle traffic. Interior spiral staircase might be an issue for some, does have an exterior stairs that are easier. A dresser on the second floor would be more functional than the fireplace, if the queen pullout is being used. Keep in mind that both bedrooms are ground level. There was a grill and hot tub listed, which I spoke with them about and has since been removed from listing. Lastly, to be considered a premier 10/10, seasonal beach tags must be included. I understand accountability through the stay might be an issue, but verifying their return at turnover cleaning would remedy that. I would recommend it and would stay there again, I’d give it 9/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenipher J.

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

Perfect Cape May Experience

The 2 bedroom (dog-friendly) cottage was perfect. The spiral staircase, second-floor sun room, and the roof top seating (on the "main building", gave us feel the seaside experience we were looking for. Ron was great to deal with and supplied us with everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

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

Charming beachfront cottage

One of our beautiful weeks in Cape May. The cottage was so charming and comfortable. Loved the updated appliances and TVs. Really felt like home. The location was perfect, just a short walk to one of the less crowded beautiful beaches. We did have a chance to meet the owner when we checked in, and he was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Perfect peaceful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay once again. The house was comfortable and our hosts gracious as ever. Even during the July 4th week this house is a refuge. Looking forward to next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., rochester, ny

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

Marvelous Cottage

Beautiful cottage at the beach. Cross the street and there is the ocean. East parking. Wonderful accommodations with a very well equipped kitchen. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

So glad we gave this place a try!

We usually stay in a hotel for our annual week in Cape May but this year stayed at this wonderful property. I can't say enough positive things about the charm of house itself, the superb location so near one of the quiet beaches, and the graciousness of our hosts. I am so glad to have made this choice and will do so again. I can recommend it wholeheartedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Christiansburg, VA

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

Rest and Rejuvination

So lovely to stay here! It was a bonus to get to meet Bernadette and her husband, Ron. We loved the location, the home, and the love and thoughtfulness that they have put into the home. It is charming, it is creative, it is sooooo relaxing and just wonderful as are Bernadette and Ron. We very much look forward to coming back! Thank you for a wonderful experience and sharing your home with us! Mary McIntosh
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Christmas vacation

Ron and Bernadette are lovely. I cannot say enough about their thoughtfulness and it is apparent when you step into their charming cottage. First of all it was spotless. The decor is beautiful yet comfortable. It was decorated for the holidays which we loved because we were away from home. We especially loved the fireplace that kept us cozy warm. I cannot thank them enough and I do hope we have the pleasure of visiting them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

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

Great week just feet away from the beach

Our family wanted to stay in a quite area of Cape May that was close to the beach. The cottage checked both boxes, and in fact we were much closer to the beach than we thought. Great view of the ocean from the screen porch. The Jitney ran past the house, so getting around Cape May was easy and we didn’t have to drive much. We brought our dog with us and he was fine, however the spiral staircase was tough for the dog. There is a set of stairs outside that leads to the porch, so that was how we got the dog up and down the stairs. Our family was overall very happy to stay there and we enjoyed ourselves for every second we had there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette

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My Love for the Natural Beauty of Cape May Island and the Magnificent Atlantic Ocean Brought Me Here twenty two Years Ago. The Uniqueness of Cape May as a Historic Landmark City Next to a Nature Reserve Brings Visitors to This Special Remarkable Area of the East Coast. Special Friends Were Met Along the Way. A CD Called 'Cape May Preludes' by Jackson Berkey of Manheim Steamroller Has Made Colvmns by the Sea a Well Known Destination and Brings the Feeling of This Special Place Into the Music Realm.

Why they chose this property

I Bought This Property Because of the Quiet Oceanfront Location at the Eastern End of Cape May.

What makes this property unique

Reading on the Front Porch is a Special Pastime, Bird Watching on the Rooftop Deck is Fascinating and the Sunsets Are Wonderfully Breathtaking. Watching the Surf from the Porch and Being Steps to the Sand Has Made This a Special Place to Make Memories.

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