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Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House

Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House

10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Cape May, NJ
  • Popular LocationEmlen Physick Estate3 min walk
  • Popular LocationC-View Inn9 min walk
  • Popular LocationWashington Inn9 min walk
  • Popular LocationColonial House11 min walk

Space details

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 12
2300 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    3 twin/single beds
    2 sleep sofa/futons
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Bedroom 5
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
    Bathtub
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bathtub

About this property

Entire place

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

Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House

The John Hand Black and White House is a national historic landmark house in Cape May - a National historic landmark city. It is oldest house in Cape May. Circa 1690 John Hand led a group of Mayflower Settlers to Cape May from Montauk NY. He brought his and 30 other families to Cape May. They settled on this part of Washington Street because it was the highest point on the island and ideal for farming and whaling. They established the City of Cape May and the first tax records on this house are dated 1710. This is John Hand’s Farm House. This house has been carefully restored by the owners of the popular Cape May vacation house “The Whalers Cottage”. The Black and White House is beautiful, w/ 5 large Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 5 star amenities on the inside. It is a perfect place for an exceptionally comfortable beach getaway with a real sense of history. The first floor begins with a beautiful, spacious outdoor front porch with plenty of room for gathering and overlooking historic Washington Street. It is also well lit for that relaxing book at the end of a great day in Cape May. Enter the house from the porch and you will see the original 1700 fireplace anchoring the great room with plenty of comfortable seating and a 65” intelligent flat screen TV. The great room flows openly to the kitchen with brand new appliances, granite counter tops and seating for 12 at the table. You will notice a slight “lean” and the ceilings are a little lower in this part of the house because we were just a little shorter back then! Off the kitchen is a bathroom and separate laundry room with washer and dryer. Finally, the 1st floor master has a king-sized bed, attached full bathroom w/walk in shower and walk in closet

The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The 2nd floor master has a king - sized bed, attached full bathroom with walk in shower and a walk-in closet. The next bedroom on the second floor also has a King-Sized bed with a large closet. The hallway bedroom has a Queen Size bed and a large closet. The final bedroom is a kid’s paradise (but adults will be fine too) and has 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, bunk beds and a loft which includes futons and a 50” intelligent flat screen for gaming. The house sleeps 12 comfortably. Rounding out the upstairs is a full bathroom with both a tub and a walk-in shower. A long hallway has nook seating for reading and relaxing as well. This hallway also has that fun “lean” which is not from too much wine! All of the bedrooms have 42” intelligent flat screen TV’s. It also has upgraded HD Cable and WiFi throughout. The house is decorated in a black and white theme with plenty of accent color to capture what it was like long ago and also to just have fun with a cool theme to hang out in on vacation or just for the weekend.

In addition to the open front porch the house has a large fenced in yard a back patio. The yard is great for the kids to run around in and for your family and friends to enjoy. There is abundant outdoor seating and a gas grill. The Black and White Barn in the back yard was originally built in the late 1800’s and has been restored along with the house. Inside you will find 9 bikes , 9-10 chairs, umbrella and a wagon to easily get to and from the beach and town. The driveway has 5 parking spots and one on the street. It's a little snug on the driveway so please park the cars and use the bikes or your feet!
The House is convenient to everything. 10-15 minute walk to both the beach and town (5-minute bike ride). Less than 5-minute walk to Physick Estate and Cape May Tennis Club. At the beginning of the season 8 Beach Tags will be in the house. For clarity these tags belong to our family and we allow use for our guests. If you lose them please replace them with a full season tag as a courtesy to us or the next guest. We will not replace tags lost during the season. Also we do not provide linens and towels we do have pillows and blankets if you choose to use them. As no Cape May owners provide linens and towels multiple great services are available on line with delivery and pick up services. Pillows and blankets can be rented as well. Linens are required to sleep on our beds please for cleanliness and consideration of the next guest.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: I will consider daytime events for an extra fee
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

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About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Morey's Piers and Cape May Model Trains.

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 14 min walk
  • Cape May Beach - 18 min walk
  • Poverty Beach - 18 min walk
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 19 min walk
  • Sunset Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lobster House - 16 min walk
  • Lucky Bones Backwater Grille - 16 min walk
  • Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - 15 min walk
  • Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - 16 min walk
  • Out There Coffee - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Completely Renovated Historical Home - The Black and White House located?

This family-friendly Cape May vacation home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Washington Street Mall. Emlen Physick Estate and Colonial House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leslie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Bowl Weekend
My friends and I stayed at this beautiful Farmhouse for Super bowl Weekend, we had the best time. This house is awesome!! We had a ton of room and town is super close. Everything we needed was there. I highly recommend for a large group and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is absolutely beautiful. My friends and I are looking forward to staying there next year. Only one complaint, the landscapers were there Friday and Saturday most of the days with loud leaf blowers and we felt like they were looking in windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia S., Peekskill, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Black and White Housd
Beautiful, spacious and comfortable home in quiet neighborhood. Close to everything. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Stayed for a local wedding. The house is great for a group, well stocked and decorated beautifully. Nice short walk to town and close to beaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too short a stay
We had a wedding in Cape May and this house was perfect for 11 adults (some younger than others) to sleep comfortably. Location to town was perfect and loved being able to have access to many bikes to ride around town. Communication with the owners was amazing and house was adorable . Even decorated a bit for Halloween We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We loved staying in a historic house. Great spaces, indoors and out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We were very comfortable and enjoyed this lovely home. Would definitely return. Questions and concerns were addressed and resolved immediately. Would like to have had a book with information about how to operate the TV and suggestions/information about restaurants in the area. Also, we did not know there would not be toilet paper in All the bathrooms or paper towels in kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Perfect!
We were 5 senior ladies celebrating my 75th. I'm interested in birding, and Cape May is a destination, especially during spring and fall, for the migratory birds that come to the peninsula. I wanted a house that was centrally located and provided plenty of rooms so each could have their own space. The Black & White House was everything we could have hoped for. Beautiful inside and out. We enjoyed cooking dinners in the kitchen and morning coffees on the porch. We are cooks, and the kitchen met our needs. With regard to location: It became a joke whenever we looked for directions to any destination. "Let me guess. It's 3 minutes away." What a charming charming town, and what a beautiful house. Communications with Scott and Rhonda were perfect. They were super thorough and provided us with all the information we needed. Thank you for helping to make my 75th magical!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick c., doylestown, pa

Liked: Cleanliness
The best
We have an annual golf trip every year. This year brought us to Cape May. Simply put, this is the best house we have ever stayed at. It is incredible. The guys couldn't stop talking about the porch, the history, the openness of the kitchen and family room, the decorations and furnishings.I could go on and on. It is our favorite after over 15 years of The Poppy golf trips. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

P B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We loved our rental. It was historic yet had every modern feature. The hosts provided games as well as books. It was immaculate. We loved sitting on the front porch. The grand kids loved the swing. Would definitely recommend this property. Thank you Scott and Rhonda!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023