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The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District!

The Whaler’s Cottage is one of the early houses built in Cape May. It is a four bedroom, two and a half bathroom single family home located on Corgie Street in the heart of The Historic District. Perfect location to walk to all that Cape May has to offer. 5 Minutes to Town Center, 10 Minutes to Beach, 1 Block to Cape May Tennis Club, Park and Museum. Every square foot of this property was lovingly restored , this home boasts luxury upgrades top to bottom and offers the perfect platform for entertaining your large group for vacation. The first floor is open concept with the Original 1870 Sunroom flowing into a large Family room w/ 70” Intelligent Flatscreen TV with Cable. Family room flows into a fully equipped kitchen w/ a 6 burner gas range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal and built in benched dining area that seats 10. Off the Kitchen is a Mud room w/ Washer Dryer and a spacious 1/2 bathroom. A master bedroom w/King Bed and 36” Flatsreen TV is also located on the first floor with a private attached bathroom. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms; One King room w/ 36” Flatscreen, one Full Room, one Room with Bunk beds and a full bed along with a luxury bathroom that offers a stand up shower and a soaking tub. The third level is a renovated loft kids paradise w/ refinished original floors two twin beds and a 50 “ Intelligent Flatscreen TV for Gaming or watching movies. Cool decorating is abound as collectable brand pieces from the likes of Campbell Soup, CocaCola and JNJ mix with older pieces from the original whalers of Cape May against the back drop of a luxury home. Outside the home has an outdoor shower, Gas Grill and a patio for your outdoor enjoyment. A spacious Shed will store you’re bikes and beach chairs. Driveway can fit 4 cars with one additional street parking spot. Hardwood Floors, Central AC, Wifi and Cable throughout! This home comfortably sleeps 10 people. Note we do not provide linens and towels - which are required for all guests who sleep in our beds for the courtesy of the next guest. We will start the season with 8 beach tags. These are not an inclusive amenity but available for your use . If you lose a tag please buy a new season pass as a courtesy to the next guest. We will not replace tags during the season. Honor system please:)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside
We do not provide linens and towels ; multiple on line co’s will rent them to you
Garbage and recycling Must be brought to the curb Monday Night - don’t miss it!!!

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
Note from host: no parties or events
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

About the area

Cape May

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape May Historic District, a neighbourhood in Cape May. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk 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 Splash Zone Water Park are not to be missed.
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape May Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape May Winery - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whalers Cottage - Completely Renovated in the Cape May Historic District! located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emlen Physick Estate, Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Colonial House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 153 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great house!

My family and I came to Cape May to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. This was our first time staying at the Whaler’s Cottage, and we were very pleased. It is a beautiful house, and it is very clean. It is in a great location, about a 10 minute walk to Washington Street. Would 100% recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette D.

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

NPS

The place was great - there were 8 of us and we were all able to have our own rooms - no body was on top each other - bathrooms were sufficient- everything was clean and easy to access I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen P.

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

Girls weekend

The home was lovely, clean and within walking distance to the beach and town. The street and surrounding area was beautiful and quiet. There is construction going on at the house next door, however, we were fortunate enough to get there on a Friday evening when the workers were shutting down for the weekend. The crew at the site did an excellent job ensuring the driveway was clean and fenced off. We had a wonderful time and thank the owners for allowing us the opportunity to stay in their lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

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

Siblings Retreat 2024

House was very clean and excellent location: quick walk to town and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Whalers Cottage

Beautiful cottage with a great mix of character and modern amenities. Quiet neighborhood and at the same time easy walk to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

3rd Christmas/New Year’s stay

This is my family’s 3rd time staying here. We really enjoy the house and the location in Cape May. A simple walk to the mall and beach from the house. Very clean and organized home. 5 bedrooms including the 3rd floor if you need. Obviously we enjoy since we come back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Annual Cape May trip

Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne k.

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

Getaway with friends

Came to Cape May for relaxed weekend with friends. House met all our needs. First floor layout is perfect for gathering. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very spacious. Will definitely look again to this property for a summer rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay! Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie O.

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

Cape May Fun

We had a nice week. The home is in a good location; close to the beach; a park where we took our grandchildren; shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corriveau P.

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

Comfortable and close to all

Just a few friends looking for a nice location to hang out and have things to do and places to be. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice comfortable house

Property very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F C.

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

Consistently great!

Yet another fantastic week at The Whaler’s Cottage. Clean, plenty of room, wonderfully themed, big TV, walking distance to shops and restaurants and also the beach. Very comfortable beds. Owners were once again an absolute pleasure to communicate with. We’ll be booking our stay for next year soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Perfect place

We had 10 people for a birthday celebration. The house was beautiful and easily accommodated our group. The location is great for walking to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

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

Birthday Celebration

Everyone was impressed with the cleanliness of the house. The house was decorated tastefully with antique tins that brought us all back to the good old days. The location was convenient for walking to shopping and restaurants. The house was roomy with plenty of beds, bathrooms and large tv with a great picture, as well internet service. Would definitely rent again..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Great house and great communication!

Great house and great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Springtime Family Get Together

We had an absolutely wonderful time at your beautiful home. The location was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Charming, convenient, comfortable and clean

Our family loved the Whaler's Cottage. We have rented in this neighborhood for several years and love the proximity to the tennis club and Washington St mall. It's on a quiet, charming street. The house was perfect for our needs and we would definitely love to stay here again. A few notes:- FYI, the house next door is undergoing major renovation. We arrived on Thursday night and left on Monday, which was a holiday, so we only experienced one day (Friday) when the workers were on site. They started promptly at 10 am. We were out and about for most of the day and didn't spend a lot of time at the house, but when we were there, the noise was bothersome. It would have woken up a child from a nap. But if you'll be out during the day, it should be ok.- The house is more spacious than it appears in photos. - The loft with two twin beds can only be accessed from the bedroom with the bunk beds.- We received an email with checkin instructions that had incorrect wifi information. The correct wifi information is on a message board under the living room TV.- The TV does not have integrated access to streaming services. I wish I'd brought my Chromecast device so we could have watched Netflix or Disney.- Random things I was glad that they provided: paper towels, dishwashing soap, kitchen towels, Keurig pods, tea bags, liquid hand soap in the bathrooms- Things we're glad we brought: Kleenex, gloves for washing dishes, foil, cooking spray, honeyThanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Positive Experience

The house is centrally located, and even bigger than it appears in photos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni R.

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

Great Cape May getaway

Our 2 families stayed at the Whaler Cottage comfortably. We were 10 people ranging from 16-50 years old and all loved the accommodations and location. House was perfectly equipped from kitchen to beach supplies. We would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie B., Aberdeen NJ

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

Perfect place for a girls weekend

It was the perfect house for our girls weekend. Very happy with the place and location. I would highly recommend staying here and would if i make another trip back to Cape May. It was only a short walk to Washington Street Mall and Congress Hall as well as the Trolley rides.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Cute cottage in a great location

Charming, well-equipped cottage on a quiet street. We walked to the beach each day (took about 15 minutes.) Very close to town and a great park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John F C., Vestal, NY

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

Another great stay at The Whaler’s Cottage

My family loves coming back every year. Clean, plenty of room, nicely decorated, quiet street, and great customer service by the owners Scott and Rhonda. We love using the complimentary bikes in the shed too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

2 Year at Christmas Time

Really enjoyed staying here. 2nd straight year at this home to enjoy Christmas in Cape May. Easy walk to everything. Lots of room / multiple bedrooms . Very clean and enjoyable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Wonderful cottage!

We had a wonderful visit in Cape May at The Whaler's Cottage. It's adorable with fun decorations in every corner. It was perfect for our family. The outside shower, kid's loft, and sun porch were highlights of the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Your host

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Hi All - we are Scott and Rhonda Gibbs. We have restored two 5 Star vacation properties in Cape May. The Whalers Cottage built in 1870 is one of the most popular vacation rentals in Cape May w/over 50 5 star ratings. We just finished renovating The John Hand Black and White House Built in 1700 Listing # 4851711) This is a luxury retreat born out of a complete renovation of the oldest house in Cape May. We always try to give our guests a great experience while in one of the best places on earth - Cape May NJ!

Why they chose this property

The Whalers Cottage is just awesome. Its filled with high end amenities and is really comfortable, but also has a ton of artifacts from the 60's and 70's. Rhonda did all of the decorating and if you are 40-50 something you will see tons of little items around the brands we grew up with ; Coke, JNJ, Campbells reflected in there original form. It is on a quiet street and really convenient to beach, town and attractions

What makes this property unique

The house comfortably sleeps 10, has every amenity you could wish for. Park your car and use the bikes or walk everywhere. Sit out front in the AM for your coffee its shady and quiet.
We love the house and plan to retire there someday. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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