Title: WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! Family-friendly cottage in Villas with a water park ## Photo gallery for WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels - WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! (Lower Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105580000/105578300/105578246/3e2d272d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! 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(Lower Township)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105580000/105578300/105578246/3a32d342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Cape May, a cozy two-story cottage awaits with modern comforts and outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation. Unwind in the shaded backyard by the fire-pit or enjoy a meal on one of two patios, complete with grill and seating area. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! Location is everything... 1.5 block walk to the beautiful beach sunsets over the bay, 10 minute drive to the ocean beach, shopping and restaurants of historic victorian Cape May and 18 minutes to the exciting night life and boardwalk of Wildwood. Perfect for families with children, friend-cations and romantic getaways. Two-story newly renovated cozy cottage with fully equipped sit-in modern kitchen and 2.5 updated luxurious bathrooms. Outdoor spaces include front and side patios with seating, grill and dining area perfect for entertaining. Shaded back yard with fire-pit, seating and hammock. Living room has a sectional sofa, 50' TV and working fireplace heater with games and activities for all. Each bedroom includes a queen/double bed, mounted television and at least one 18' air mattress for extra guests. Beach chairs, umbrella, and accessories are available for use. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92820600/92820539/8a7d5a05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GORGEOUS Townhouse 1 Blk to Beach/ Boards !!! 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Please have trash out on Sunday evening. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules 1\. No smoking in any areas inside of the home. 2\. Place garbage outside in the provided covered cans after your stay. 3\. Place dirty towels and sheets in the hampers and leave them outside of the door when you leave. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.01638%2C-74.94352&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I85cHRuslSTg4mt9JCcV9KIZRM8=) Lower Township, NJ #### What's nearby - beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Cape May Beach \- 11 min drive \- 13.3 km - Washington Street Mall \- 12 min drive \- 13.3 km - Sunset Beach \- 16 min drive \- 16.2 km #### Getting around - Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬18 min walk - ‪Castaway Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mel's Waffle House - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bayshore Bagel & Coffee Co. - ‬12 min walk - ‪Jake's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach !? ### What time is check-out at WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach !? ### Where is WHALE'S TAIL COTTAGE: Newly renovated cozy cottage 1.5 block walk to the beach ! located? ## Have a question? 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