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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Minutes to Stone Harbor Beaches Bay Access on Street!

About the area

Map
Cape May Court House, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May County Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Wildwood Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Stone Harbor Beach - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Morey's Piers - 12 min drive - 12.8 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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Sam & Lynette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Bluffton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Chantal s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place!
House was great, clean and location was perfect for us. Had a wedding in the area and we were so happy to be close to everything. Host was very sweet and had great communication from start till end. Thank you for having us, would love to book again during beach season!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jersey Shore Vacation
We had the most wonderful time! My husband and came up to visit our grandchildren and family. The house was in the perfect location. Just a short walk from a dock, which the kids loved! We visited the Wildwood Beach and Stone Harbor Beach, went to the Surfing Pig for dinner one night, which we highly recommend. Had dinners with family. The cottage couldn’t have worked out any better for our stay. It looks small, but the outside shower was the best compliment to the one adorable bathroom. The kitchen complimented by the beautiful quartz countertops was very well stocked. The bedrooms were comfortable and had just enough space. We will stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lawrence D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Cozy house, in a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot!
Beautiful home in a great location. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
What a great home. It is deceptively large and accompanied our family of 5 comfortably. The bay at the end of the road may have the best sunrise in the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend Fun
Was down in the area for a wedding and loved the location of the place. We were able to do so many activities both inland and on the islands. The house was very well equipped with all needs for food and leisure. We loved the outside area, especially the firepit! Jessica was a great host and replied very quickly. Would love to come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2022 Family Beach Trip
This house is just lovely! It’s a short drive to the beach and shops. It was the perfect size for us ( three adults, a 13, 9 and 4 year old). Beautifully decorated and very clean! The outside shower is a huge plus especially if you have kiddos and sandy beach toys to rinse off after a long day at the beach. Kitchen is fully stocked with all of the essentials. I ended up bringing way too much because it was already provided ( trash bags, dish soap, kitchen hand towels). The owner was prompt in returning my messages if I had questions and concerns. It is also a short walk to the ice cream shop. Wawa is less than a mile from the house so we could get gas and ice on the way home. Occasionally we would hear the traffic from the parkway at night but it wasn’t a huge disturbance. We had a fantastic time and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for beach hopping
Our family spent 5 nights and we had a great stay and really enjoyed the central location of the house to different beaches, restaurants, etc. The house is very clean and comfortable, and the outdoor shower was great to have for getting the sand off of the kids! The road can be a little noisy, but overall didn’t pose an issue to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022