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Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district

Victorian retreat in Cape May's historic district invites travelers to relax on the deck or explore picturesque streets near beaches and dining.

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The Longfellow House on Hughes Street in Cape May's historic district combines period charm with modern amenities. Travelers love its location near beaches and restaurants, a private backyard for relaxation, and a front porch to watch horse-drawn carriages. Pets are welcome too.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located near the beach, this guesthouse 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wildwood Crest Tennis Center or Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 96th St. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Cape May travel guide
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Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May, New Jersey
    Cape May Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Street Mall
    Washington Street Mall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial House
    Colonial House
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Cape May City Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • CPF3R8 The side of the new Cape May Convention Center, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Cape May Convention Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar
    8 min walk
  • Taco Caballito Tequileria
    8 min walk
  • Madison's Bakery
    8 min walk
  • Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Fins Bar & Grille
    9 min walk

About this property

Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district

  • Guest house near Cape May Beach
  • Close to Washington Street Mall, Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A video library, books and smoke-free property
    • Barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
    • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Books
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden

More

  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside house or on property.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: Limits on pet size + breed. Owner will confirm.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: We're family friendly, so kids are included!

Events

No events allowed

We're not set up to accommodate large gatherings.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed inside house or on property.

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: We're not set up to accommodate large gatherings.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district located?

With direct access to the beach, this Cape May Historic District guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Cape May Rotary Park and Fireman's Hall History Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Beautiful Vacation Home, WALK to everything, pet friendly, historic district Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindy L.

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

Historic Cape May

Perfect location, walkable to beach, restaurants, shops; great communication with host; great beach amenities (tags and chairs)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house! The living room area is bigger than it looks in pictures. Kitchen was large, clean, and well-stocked. It was nice to be able to walk everywhere. Host offered helpful tips and suggestions for stay and was easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Longfellow House was clean, comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The air conditioning worked well. The check in process was simple. The home is close to the beach and Washington St. It's a wonderful place for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

Wonderful home that had everything we needed for a family get away! Michael was prompt on all aspects of booking and gave us great information on things to do in Cape May. Went above and beyond to ensure we had a fun stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

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

Lovely vacation week

My family has been coming to Cape May for many decades and this was a perfect location and size for us. The first floor suite was perfect for those not wanting to use the stairs and the amenities were super. Being a veterinarian myself, I love that it is pet friendly as these rentals can be harder to find. The communication with and kindness of our host was top notch. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Janet's 80th Birthday Celebration

For this occasion, we wanted a place where we could feel at home - definitely fit the bill. Plenty of 'family' space with individual bedrooms for privacy. Location was superb - quiet residential street, free street parking, close to the Mall and the beach. We really enjoyed our 'porch' time. Michael and Alix, the owners, were most responsive and beyond accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby N.

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

Beautiful home

We had an amazing time celebrating our bride to be with 14 girls! There was plenty of room for everyone, very comfortable. The location was perfect, walking distance to all the things we had planned. Seemed like a very safe area! The owners were very helpful and communicative. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Multi family vacation

Great location and charming Cape May house. Michael was great to work with texting to let us know we could get in early and provided great suggestions on how to get the most out of our Cape May vacation. The house is fully stocked and full of history. Linen service was convenient and easy to use and house beach tags were greatly appreciated . A great stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Another Great Year

This our 3rd year at Longfellow House and it was, as always, a fantastic place to settle in for the weekend. The house is cozy and comfortable. The lovely weather made for some nice calm times on the porch and a good place to rest after all the shopping! Can’t wait til next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora P.

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

Beautiful antique house in historic Cape May.

Our family visits Cape May annually. This year our group was 9 adults and 4 children. The house was large enough to accommodate our group with bedrooms for everyone. The location is perfect between the walking mall and the beach. The deck where your group has room to eat and cook at the grill was perfect for us. Would stay here again. Lots of beach read books to choose from. Thanks Longfellow house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Christmas in Cape May

Our family had a wonderful long weekend in Cape May to bring in The Christmas season with the beautiful lights and parade. Longfellow house was in a great location and our host made our stay perfect with all the amenities that were included! The house accommodated all of us quite comfortably! Thanks for the memories ❤️💚🎄
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

The best house!

Michael was an amazing host, who was SO helpful and SO kind!! The house was clean and fully ready when we got there and he answered any questions we had right away. The house was even more spacious than I realized! What a truly great experience. Would recommend 100x over!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad & Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful Historic Cape May Longfellow Home

What a beautiful home our family had the privilege of staying at this week. History abounds as you walk through the home decorated with generational family pictures that give you an idea of what life was like in Cape May many years ago. The home itself boasts the historic charm of Cape May with beautiful antiques and decor fitting for such a lovely home. The owners are very sweet people who are quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have during your stay. We are definitely looking forward to another future summer getaway at Longfellow House!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Longfellow House is a gem

A 3 generation family vacation was made easy thanks to this spacious home. Well located near the beach, shopping, and other activities, everyone enjoed their stay. The back apartment worked well for my parents, who have difficulty with stairs. Excellent communication from the host every step of the way. Vrbo amenities list (hot tub!) may not match actual amenities so be sure to ask the host. Our expectations were exceeded.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Family Gathering Place

Overall both the property manager(s) and the property were above expectations. Like any old home, there were a few minor issues and I told the property manager about it and they should be fixed for anyone else going to the home. However, the home provided the ideal location to walk to the beach and downtown. It provides enough bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and bathrooms to even handle our large group of 8 adults, one child, and a dog. There was plenty of amenities at the house to make it comfortable and Annie's room (the mother-in-law suite) was great for the oldest couple of our group. The Property manager, Michael, answered all my questions quickly and with great detail. He was very responsive and always wanted to make sure things were good with me and the family. Overall, the whole family had a great time at Cape May and this house provided us the perfect gathering spot. There were plenty of bedrooms to provide the needed alone time. Never an issue with not having enough bathrooms or hot water, and the downstairs handled our gathering needs with plenty of room and furniture to rest and talk. Again, I would recommend this property for the spacious home (very turn of the century elegant), the great property manager, and location, location, location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Almost perfect!

The house is beautiful and very clean and well cared for. I think we were a little surprised by a few things. No extra toilet paper and no kitchen garbage bags, Just odd that we had to go out and buy trash bags and were told to take toilet paper from another bathroom. Maybe this is standard for these type of rentals but we had to make sure the dishwasher was emptied, no dishes left in the dishrack, ALL garbages emptied,and taken to the outdoor trash can, and make all the beds up leaving the used linens in bags on the first floor. We were told we could check out at 2:30 (11 of us) but that was changed to 1:30 the morning of checkout. Just seemed like a lot of work for a 3 day stay that was pretty costly. We loved the house…just thought these were a bit over the top expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Great stay!

This was our second time staying at the Longfellow house! It is a great house with a lot of character. Michael and Alix responded quickly. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the ideal house for us! Everything was perfect with this charming historic home. From the new kitchen to the gracious front porch with rocking chairs, the house couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone was able to relax and greatly enjoy our time together. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathl A.

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

Cape may

Wonderful house and fantastic host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

A great stay!

We had four generations under one roof! I was extremely impressed by the walk-ability of Cape May. Our stay at the Longfellow House was fantastic and our hosts made sure we were taken care of! Would happily recommend to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan L.

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

Long Weekend Bliss

Can’t beat walking to town and the beach! Even with a little rain we enjoyed the lovely covered porch on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Lovely Birthday Weekend Getaway

This was the first time staying at the Longfellow property. First, the location is AMAZING!! We also loved how the family showcased the house's history throughout - you can feel the love throughout. Michael and Alix were incredible and accommodating, making our stay seamless and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Wonderful home in a perfect location!

We had the best time staying at the Longfellow house! The history of the house was so charming, and the house was large and spacious! The back deck and front porch are perfect places for morning coffees, and downtown area is a short walk down the street. Michae was a wonderful and communicative host, and we highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Amazing location, awesome house!

We were a group of 8 adults with 2 dogs from out of state. The host Michael was so accommodating from start to finish with the booking and recommendations on the area. The house was beautiful, perfect location close to beach and shopping area. Just amazing experience with family in a welcoming historic house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Beautiful

We rent as a family every year in September. This was one of our best stays. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022