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Beach block, fall birding & butterfly weeks available, 150th birthday in 2025

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Beach block, fall birding & butterfly weeks available, 150th birthday in 2025

Take advantage of the last opportunities for a summer week stay. Imagine you, your family, your friends vacationing in lovely Cape May Point at Song of the Sea who is turning 150 years old in 2025! Activities, the beach, the laughter, the food, the photographs to share, time away to rest and rejuvenate. Song of the Sea is the place for this to become your reality. Read below for more detailed information:

* Beach block. The beach is across the street and over the dunes - you can hear the song of the sea!
* Beach chairs and cart are provided
* Stay in an Historic, Original Cape May Point house that is 150 year old in 2025!
* Taking reservations for the 2025 season
* Air Conditioned
* Free WiFi
* New kitchen appliances
* Washer/dryer on site
* Sleeps 7, one bedroom and one full bathroom is on the first floor
* Two large bathrooms - the 2nd floor bath has a cedar towel closet for your linens
* Gather together on the porch, deck, patio, living room or dining area
* Board games and puzzles for kids and adults
* Try your skills with the corn hole bean bag toss game
* You can take and share spectacular sunset photos
* Quiet street
* Outdoor shower
* Premier Spring and Fall Birding & Monarch Butterfly Destination
* Each fall, Monarch clusters can be seen in the trees in the back yard and across the street. A shimmering, amazing sight!
* Walk or bike to Cape May Point State Park

Tenants are responsible for supplying food, towels, personal items, and bed linens. Items not supplied are noted in the photograph description.

Details are below:
This historic home in quaint Cape May Point, named Song of the Sea, is one of the "Five Sisters" - five identical cottages built at the Point in 1875 by Dr. J. Newton Walker, son-in-law of Sea Grove (former name of Cape May Point) founder, Alexander Whilldin. This is your perfect vacation spot just steps away from the beach. Stroll down the quiet street to Surf Avenue where a sandy path leads through the trees and up over the dunes to a wide white-sand beach with the Atlantic Ocean on the left and the Delaware Bay on the right. Lifeguards protect the beach in summer. In the evenings, watch spectacular sunsets as you relax on the beach.
The property has its original hardwood floors, large walk out windows, wrap around screened porch with wicker chairs and porch swing, and open 2nd floor deck. Be aware that the stairs to the 2nd floor are original and are steep. Use both railings as you go up or down.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home can accommodate up to 7 people (six adults plus one child), and features a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, five individual mini split wall air conditioners, washer/dryer, street parking, fenced in back yard with outside shower, gas grill and patio seating area. Comcast cable and internet are supplied for your entertainment. You can easily walk to Pavilion Circle, a grassy park in the center of town where people gather to play volleyball and children's games during the summer season. Watch birds and butterflies during the fall migration. You can walk or bike ride to Cape May Point State Park where there are walking trails, a double deck bird observation platform, guided tours and informative hawk demonstrations (in the fall season). The1859 historic light house is still in operation. If you want a challenge, climb its 199 steps to be rewarded with stunning, one of a kind views, of the beaches, ocean and town. Walk to the Cape May Bird Observatory to stroll the birding trails behind the building. Inside is a great resource of birding information plus shopping for your birding needs. Lily Lake, in front of the Bird Observatory, hosts many bird and aquatic species.
Don't forget to visit Sunset Beach for the patriotic sunset flag ceremony honoring veterans each evening. While you're there join the search for the perfect Cape May diamonds. Enjoy your stay at Song of the Sea!

Property manager

Linda Wardell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Note from host: Bring your own baby gate and/or pack and play.

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
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 Registration Number 1152215

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

1875 Victorian Wrap Around Screened Porch Across Street Beach

About the area

Map
Cape May Point, NJ

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape May Bird Observatory - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exit Zero Ferry Station - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach block, weeks available in 2025, 150 year old Point house, glorious sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach block, weeks available in 2025, 150 year old Point house, glorious sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach block, weeks available in 2025, 150 year old Point house, glorious sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach block, weeks available in 2025, 150 year old Point house, glorious sunsets located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cape May Beach, Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Lighthouse. Cape May Bird Observatory and World War II Lookout Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Beach block, fall birding & butterfly weeks available, 150th birthday in 2025 Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and quaint
I had a fabulous week….spent time on the beach and walking the town. The host has a book that details the history of the town and its homes that I found fascinating. This home is very comfortable and the town is completely residential and unlike most beach towns, it’s full of trees and grass (gasp!). I feel like it’s a well-kept secret! Highly recommend Song of the Sea and Cape May Point. 5/5
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So lovely!
This house is even better than advertised. Very clean, with good spacing for up to 5 adults and 2 kids. The two porches were my favorite part and you very close access to beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and Host!
This is a wonderful historic house on the point. Linda is a fantastic host. Close to beach and in great condition. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape May Point
The house was absolutely lovely( except the pillows) We could hear the ocean from the front screened porch. Cape May Point is a hidden gem along with this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
From the minute I walked in I was in love. This 150 year old Victorian has been beautifully updated. All the areas of the house were totally geared to comfort. Loved the screened in porch furnished with comfortable furniture - a great place to have morning coffee and relax. The kitchen was totally equipped with everything you would need, and the bathrooms are top-notch. The property itself is exquisite - beautiful gardens, protected back yard, a shed to store your things, an outside enclosed shower, a shaded patio for outside dining, and a gas grill to boot. The location is perfect - less than a half a block to the beach. In addition the owner is a pleasure to work with - very responsive and a lovely person. Best house I have ever rented, and will again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
This was our third stay at Song of the Sea . The house is lovely with old time charm and modern amenities. You can hear the ocean as you relax on the screened in porch. The beach is only steps away and early in the season you may be lucky enough to have it all to yourself. Linda is great with communication and the property is as described. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape May Point Gem!!
This historic house is lovely. It was built in 1875 but has been updated with all the modern comforts. The location could not be better, only a few steps from the beach entrance. The host is easy to communicate with and the house has a detailed information book. There is plenty of room inside the house and a backyard, a screen porch, and an upper deck for stargazing. All around a great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two years in a row
This was our second year staying a week here. The house is exactly as listed and described. My girls absolutely love it and they feel like it is their own vacation home. It is right across the street from the beach and super convenient to run back and forth from the beach and the house. The location is a nice quiet break from the busy section of cape may yet still only a quick 10-15min drive to all the shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home steps from the beach
We could not have asked for a better stay for our family with young kids. Beautiful home, just steps from the beach, historic but updated with all the amenities you might need. The wrap-around front porch was perfect for breezy summer evenings, and the outside shower in the backyard was so handy to have with kids coming off the beach. Kitchen is well-stocked with appliances and utensils. The owner was very communicative and thoughtful. We’ve stayed in a number of other beach houses that felt like rentals; this one truly felt like a home. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Original Home
Lovely home. One of the few homes where the owner feels the need to keep it instead of knock it down and start over. Kudos to you Linda. I wish more owners felt the same. Don't expect super modern here, expect the feel of an updated original home that has been taken care of by its owner. A quiet place to put your feet up and relax. One of the few older homes that has not been replaced by the modern minimansions that have been popping up all over the Point. If you like the feel of an original home at the Point this is for you. Home is clean, has all the kitchen supplies you would need. A seating area in the backyard for your meals. The owner is easy to reach and is responsive. We have been renting this home for the last 3 years and look forward to our stay every year. Close to beach and close to town. On a rainy day you can go to some of the antique stores around the area. Our daily routine is to have coffee in the morning on the porch, a bike ride to town, back to the house for lunch, out to the beach for the afternoon, back out for dinner and wrap it up with an evening walk and then some quiet time on the porch. We leave all our worries behind for a week and feel rejuvenated and supper sad to leave when it is all over. Thank you Linda for allowing us to share your beautiful home again. We really appreciate it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This was our second stay at Song of the Sea. It’s a beautiful old house with the perfect beach ambiance and lovely screened in front porch. The house was clean and the kitchen is well stocked. Best of all, it is only steps to a beautiful, uncrowded beach. The neighborhood is quiet in early June and there’s lots to do in neighboring Cape May.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guen K., Connecticut, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, comfortable & roomy!
Excellent location on Cape May Point! House is well maintained & very comfortable for 6 adults!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location.
Good to see some of the historic homes maintained as well as this one by the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We had a wonderful time at the house! We loved how close it was to the beach, and easily walkable to Lake Lily as well. The home was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. As the listing states, the stairs to the upstairs are quite steep (think climbing a ladder) but they are well lit and have dual railings. The screened porch is just fantastic, a perfect place for morning coffee or anytime to just watch the butterflies flit among the milkweed. There’s a nice outdoor shower and back deck area that made coming home from a day at the beach hassle-free. We loved our stay and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house in a great location.
Very nice stay comfortable and convenient would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Victorian beachfront idyll
The spacious wrap-around screened-in porch, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the fresh air, and sleep-inducing late-night ocean sounds will not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house, amazing location
Had a lovely stay with my teens and in-laws. Charming house in a quiet, gorgeous section of Cape May Point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week Before 4th
We were pleasantly surprised with the persistent breeze in the house. The 9 1/2 ft. ceilings are helpful in that regard. The porch is great. I finished a book on the porch. The only caveat is that the steps to the second floor are sailboat steep. With railings on both sides they were manageable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week at The Point
The house is charming and Linda is a great host. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was clean. The location is perfect; just steps to the beach. We loved hanging out on the screened in porch. We had a lovely, relaxing week and would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, cute house, steep stairs
We had a great stay. The house definitely met our needs. Near the beach, the State Park, and Lily Lake. Not fancy, but everything worked, charming historic house, cute decor. The lockable shed was great for storing bikes. But I would recommend that the owner highlight the stairs more prominently in the listing. The treads are exceedingly narrow, making for a very steep, nautical-type staircase. You have to be very careful, particularly going down, and I worry that it could be dangerous for kids or elders (or anyone who is a little clumsy). Also, there is no off-street parking--but that was no problem, at least in October. If you are not intimidated by the stairs, I highly recommend the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Quarryville

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty historic home
This house is just steps away from the beach. It has a wonderful screened porch where we spent many relaxing hours. The house is very clean and nicely appointed. There ae several attractions within walking distance and it is just a short drive into Cape May from The Point. The owner was extremely responsive to any questions and we plan on booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Best sleep all year!
This is our second year renting this property. The location is perfect! Barefoot walk to the beach, bike ride to Chez Michelle for breakfast, Washington Street mall for sidewalk sale, cape may point state park, Garrett Family Preserve. Loved the porch swing, backyard grill, walkin shower. Be ready for the steap staircase. But to sleep with the doors open and hear the surf, can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Week at Song of the Sea
We've been renting in Cape May Point 2 x's a year for at least 15 years and this was our first time renting the lovely and historical Song of the Sea. It has become our favorite rental property in town. The location to the beach and the porches were what drew us to it yet the comfortable furnishings, well equipped kitchen, and cleanliness were also top notch. We loved the breezes coming in to lull us to sleep in the master bedroom then waking up with morning coffee and tea on the bedroom porch. By day, we walked everywhere in town, exploring every little nature-based nook and cranny of CMPT then enjoyed spectacular sunsets in the evenings. We love the peace and quiet of CMPT so dinners mostly included take-out from the delicious Cape May and West Cape May restaurants because we liked staying home. Linda is the perfect host and very communicative. We have already booked for same time/next year. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home, Linda!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in historic house right on top of beach
We very much enjoyed our stay with our two young children. The house is equipped with lots to start your stay and is a block from the beach entrance. The inside was a spacious three BRs and the outdoor screened in porch and swing and shower were great. Only thing to consider is there are no owner provided chairs or umbrellas so you need to bring a lot from home. Also for those who struggle to get upstairs or with young children, there’s a long steep set of stairs to get upstairs. However, it’s carpeted and there is a good sized bedroom downstairs. Linda was also a pleasure to communicate with and was very responsive. Overall, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
House was as described, clean, and we'll appointed. Can't beat the location! We would rent again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021