Title: Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=58075339&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May Vacation home in Cape May, near Washington Street Mall ## Photo gallery for Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May ![Exterior detail - Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May (Cape May)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58080000/58075400/58075339/266a78e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi - Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May (Cape May)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58080000/58075400/58075339/b433ffa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining tables - Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May (Cape May)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58080000/58075400/58075339/06779d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May (Cape May)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58080000/58075400/58075339/w1277h853x3y0-5443dcbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May (Cape May)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58080000/58075400/58075339/3c53595c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Cape May in this beautifully restored 1800 whaler's cottage, now a perfect haven for couples or family gatherings. Stroll to the beach, explore Washington Street pedestrian mall with its shops and restaurants, and unwind in the gorgeously tiled bathrooms or chef kitchen. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May Just listed, completely renovated 5-bedroom 1800 whaler's cottage. Expert restoration carpentry with modern amenities makes for a perfect getaway for one or two couples or extended family gathering. Gorgeous tiled bathrooms with walk-in showers. Gorgeous open chef kitchen fully appointed. Beautifully decorated comfortable furnishings with historical Cape May antiques mixed with new comforts. This is the perfect Cape May getaway. Short walk to beach, the Washington Street pedestrian mall, shopping, restaurant, and historical sites. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Outdoor shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32817100/32817069/433b0c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fully updated, 2 Blocks from the Beach, Sleeps 12 Cape May - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=32817069&PinnedHotelID=32817069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19320000/19319800/19319733/f1cf9a3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1.5 blocks to beach & mall! 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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 Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May Cape May Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.940365,-74.91211&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:klulFtgfhM%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40SBU%40S%40SBSBQBS%40SBSDQBSDSBQDQDSDQDQDQFQDSFQDOFQFQFOHQFQFOHOHOFOHOHOHMHOJOHKJOHMJMJMJMJKJKJMJKJKLKJILKLIJILKLILIJGLINGLGLGLGNGLELENELENGLENCLCNCNELANCNANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBNDLFLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLHLJLHJHLJJJLHJJLJJLHJJJLLHLJLHLJNHJJNHNHLHNHNHNFNHPFLFPHPFNFPFPDNFPFRDPDPDPFPBRDPDPBRBRDPBRBR%40RBRBP%40RBT%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40P%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAR%3FRARARARCTARCPCRARCPCREPCRCREPERCRGPEPEPEPGPGPEPGPGNGPIPGNGNINGPILIPILININKLILKNILKLIJMLKJILKJMJKLMHKJMHKJMHMHMJKFMHMFMHOFMFMDMFOFMDODMDMDODODMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMEMGMGOIMGKIMGMKMIKIMKMIKIMKKMKKKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKOIMKMIOIOIMIQGMIQIMGQGOIQGQGOGQEQGQEQGQEQEQEQESESCQESCSEQCSAQCSCSCQASASCUASAS%3FSAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3S2LkcPbVXZgp_y7fg4E23yYG2o=) Cape May, NJ #### What's nearby - Emlen Physick Estate \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Cape May City Hall \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Washington Street Mall \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Cape May Beach \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Cape May Convention Hall \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km #### Getting around - Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk - ‪Out There Coffee - ‬12 min walk - ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬14 min walk - ‪C-View Inn - ‬12 min walk - ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May? ### What time is check-out at Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May? ### Where is Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lafayette Cottage in the Heart of Cape May Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. Dec 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a fantastic stay in Cape May. The home was just as charming as described. Excellent location, perfect for exploring Cape May. ##### Laura M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephanie l. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location to attend a graduation at the Coast Guard training camp at Cape May. Great set up with everything you need in the kitchen as well as multiple bathrooms. Linens were clean. There was plenty of towels and host very responsive to questions. ##### stephanie l. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher M. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer 2023 Very clean upon arrival. Great location for walking to town and beach. Lafayette was pretty busy with traffic the entire stay. The street noise was not a problem inside the house. Barbara, the property manager/contact was very responsive with a number of questions we had leading up to the stay. ##### Christopher M. 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