Title: Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940300/33940276/1fb07b68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940300/33940276/b10b7a8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940300/33940276/ee6f2e05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940300/33940276/0e4d0817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33940300/33940276/ac8d9106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Shady Arbor, your private retreat at the beach! This unique shore home offers a tranquil escape with kayaks, paddle board, bikes, and games. Enjoy picnics on the expansive Trex deck or relax in the lighted gazebo. A short 5-minute walk from the beach and Cox Hall Nature Preserve. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. Shady Arbor: Your Mountain House at the Beach! Relaxation Awaits! Discover a unique shore retreat with everything you need for a fun and memorable vacation. A true 5-star property... Indoors: A spectacular open concept floor plan, stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings make this a one of a kind vacation home! Outdoors, Enjoy 2 kayaks, a paddle board, bikes, a fire pit, a lighted gazebo, ponds, and an expansive deck for outdoor dining, grilling, and lounging—all nestled on a massive and secluded wooded lot, just a 5-minute walk to the bay beach. This house is great for sun lovers, shade dwellers, and everyone in between. It's like two vacations for the price of one...! :-) Discount for 7 night stays. The Space: \* Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, a sleeping loft, sofa & TV entertainment area, and full bath. \* Downstairs: Master suite with oversized jacuzzi soaking tub with bath salts \* Twin bedroom off of master suite, and lovely sunroom with stove. \* Giant great room with fireplace and comfy couches to lounge and relax. \* With 3 separate living areas, everyone can hang out and not feel crowded! \* Fully stocked kitchen. \* Portacrib & high chair. \* Games, books, DVDs, record player with classic vinyl, more books. \* Accommodates 1-2 families with 2-zone central air for hot days. \* Private outdoor shower with hot & cold water. \* First floor master also makes Shady Arbor a quiet get-away for just one couple! Outdoor Fun: \* Bay beach (5-minute walk): Dog-friendly, perfect for kids, and sensational sunsets. \* Cox Hall Nature Preserve (1 block away): 50 acres of trails and a stocked fishing pond. \* Bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and 6 Cape May beach tags included. Also lots of beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, boogie boards and wagon! \* Huge wooded lot perfect for sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows. \* 5 minutes to public pickleball courts! Nearby Adventures: \* 10-minute drive to Cape May for big waves, fine dining, and Victorian charm. \* The Wildwoods (20 mins): Boardwalk, amusement parks, and fireworks. Perfect for Any Season: \* Summer: Sun-filled days and shady relaxing evenings. \* Fall: Crisp weather and peaceful beaches. \* Winter: Cape May transforms into a magical Victorian Christmas Village. Shady Arbor fully decorated! \* Spring: Get a jump on your summer fun at lower rates. Key Info: \* Sleeps up to 12 guests. (sorry, no HS proms or Senior weeks). \* Dog-friendly ($100/wk fee for 1 dog, $150/wk for 2 dogs). \* Hosts are very responsive. NOTE: !! Sheets and towels are not provided !! Book Your Stay Today! Looking for more options? If you don't see the dates you need, please check out our other properties! Key West in Cape May - For a more tropical get-away with pool and hot tub, http://tiny.cc/KeyWestInCapeMay Townbank -Ohana Breeze - Timeless Tropical Delight with pool and hot tub https://www.vrbo.com/1885914 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - 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 - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46090000/46085400/46085396/5ed89f20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawaiian Getaway in Cape May! 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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 Mountain House at the Beach! 3 blocks to beach! Mountain House at the Beach! 3 blocks to beach! Villas ## 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%7C39.00589%2C-74.95090&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kVuS01Czrmv6Dt6EQvnvT7p1cUc=) Villas, NJ #### What's nearby - Cape May Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.1 km - Cape May Winery - 8 min drive - 6.6 km - Historic Cold Spring Village - 9 min drive - 7.3 km - Cape May Beach - 14 min drive - 6.2 km - Sunset Beach - 17 min drive - 12.7 km #### Getting around - Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive - ‪Harpoons on the Bay - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bayshore Bagel & Coffee Co. - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. located? > Nestled on the beach, this Villas vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream, Cape May Terminal, and Cape May Point State Park. Cape May Beaches and Cape Island Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mountain House at the Beach! Dog Friendly, Short Walk to the Beach. Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 135 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away House was perfect, location was great. WholeFamily had a blast! ##### James B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert G. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Overall good house for multiple families. Kitchen was well-stocked, ample and comfortable rooms, good bathrooms. The spiral staircase is a challenge for small children - we covered the outside with a mesh to make it safer. The gated porch was good for children. We were unable to use the kayaks due to leaks/needing cleaning. ##### Robert G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Retreat The house was amazing. So many places to sit back and relax and hang out with the family. We enjoyed a walk in the preserve and walks along the beach. We can’t wait to come back. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy P. Dec 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place to stay Awesome place to stay Wonderful and very welcoming house which offers a lot to the renters Will tell my friends about it Thank you ##### Nancy P. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelyn D. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families! Had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay! Great house! ##### Katelyn D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucinda M. Aug 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Beautiful house, lots of room for family !! ##### Lucinda M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shiv S., Philadelphia Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! Our entire group had such a great time at this home. The backyard and deck areas felt like an oasis and we loved all the amenities the property offered. Cannot wait to revisit! ##### Shiv S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Y. Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 generations @ Cape May Great property with lots of outdoor seating in a beautiful, woodsey setting! ##### Rachel Y. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benoit D. Jul 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet place. Well spotted, clean, comfortable ! Our family appreciated their stay! Beach at max 5 min walk. ##### Benoit D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol F. Aug 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shady Arbor vacation Close to bay and walking trails. Great location. Cape May beach badges were provided which was a plus. Would recommend this property ##### Carol F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim & Mo L., Basking Ridge, NJ Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! Lovely house. Well equipped with everything we needed. Location to both beach and nature preserve was ideal. Jim and Patti responded quickly to questions and were very helpful. Highly recommend this property. ##### Kim & Mo L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan S. Apr 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cape May Weekend We had an amazing time staying at this beautiful house! Our kids loved playing in the backyard oasis. You can tell the owners are very mindful of families traveling with small children as the house was packed with play costumes on toys. We had a great time! ##### Meghan S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan L. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed family time The house was the perfect setting for a family vacation. It was spacious and gave opportunity to either gather (which we did the whole time!) Or there are plenty of areas inside and out that you can find your private space. The beach chairs and umbrellas were basically new and in great shape (not rusty) and there were plenty of beach toys for our grand daughter to play with. ##### Susan L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward D. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Amazing Getaway for a Group! I recently stayed at Shady Arbor with a group of friends (and two dogs), and we had a spectacular time! The place itself is amazing, and ideal for a group of adults and/or families. There is so much space to spread out and relax between meals and trips to the beach. Walkable to a small, private bay beach AND a quick drive to Cape May, it's ideal for a fun time at the shore. Patti and Jim are excellent hosts, as well; check-in and check-out were simple, and were incredibly communicative throughout our stay. I can't say enough nice things about Shady Arbor! Would 100% stay again. ##### Edward D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne H. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property for a family vacation This property was just what we needed for a 3 generation vacation. The house is so roomy and had everything we needed for a stay that included 5 kids from 1-9 years , 4 adults and 2 seniors. The walk to the beach was easy for everyone. The location was very convenient for all of the local spots we traveled to. The owners really thought of everything a family would need to have a comfortable stay. It made packing much easier knowing that so many things were already at the house, especially all of the beach gear. ##### Lynne H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia F. Jul 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming home for a vacation near Cape May! We found this to be a unique home close to beach and Cape May attractions (and less than half hour to Ocean City). Our party of 5 adults and 2 children had plenty of room both inside and out. It was well supplied with anything we needed … from soap to kitchen ware to books and games. Personally, as a handicapped individual, I did find the steps challenging but I was able to manage. ##### Cynthia F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim H., Brooklyn Jun 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Near Cape May We had a wonder stay at this property. It was spacious, well furnished and stocked, and comfortable. The owners were very responsive to our questions. We loved the short walk to the bay beach to play in the sand, run with our dog, and watch the sunset. The bay beach isn't good for swimming though with all the horseshoe crabs, but the Cape May beach is a short drive away. The owners provided beach tags and everything we needed to enjoy the beach! Highly recommend this property. ##### Jim H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank M. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great late summer getaway Spent 5 days with my family and our dog. The house was great and shady (a plus). There was enough space for everyone to spread out (when needed). The wrap around porch , with gates was perfect for my dog to walk around and we didn't have to worry about her getting loose. The Gazebo in the back was a nice escape at night to enjoy the outside and not deal with any mosquito's. The house provided enough activities to keep everyone busy including bikes, to ride through the preserve, kayaks and paddle boards to take to the bay, a short walk from the home. Overall we were very pleased with the house and would highly recommend. ##### Frank M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Dec 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property My family came in for a wedding and stayed here. It fit all of our needs. All of us agreed that we would stay at the property again. Very happy! Only thing is, no closets on the first floor so we had no place to hang my parents dress clothes but you can always work that out. Beautiful home, beautiful property, great communication. ##### Mary M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kristy C. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness There were high expectations to get there and relax. Unfortunately, I spent the first night cleaning due to ants, toilets were dirty, dirt on the floors and chairs, hair, insect and food crumbs. The next morning we left early because the cleaners had to come back and redo what they "had done" It was more stress than relax. I was able to request our checkout to be moved to 12 which is a much better time than trying to rush out at 10. There are no closets to hang cloths, the twin beds and the sleeper sofas downstairs are attached to the main floor bedroom and there is no privacy in that room..The loft is a cute space but would need a railing added as a safety measure to keep you from accidentally falling down through the hole. The lights and fountain were off when we tried to relax after 3 hrs of cleaning. Those were turned on, on Saturday. I was told that I could spray or put Ant gel down to treat the ants. No type of refund or discount was offered. The only pictures that I have are of the dirt and ants. The house is cute, good location, needs to be checked after the cleaners say theyve done their job especially for the price. I did gave contact sith Patti and customer service. I hope the ne t people that stayed had the house clean as I vacuumed and wiped down everything before we left. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/889849f1-e656-42d6-a09b-5d90e2875770-1752404327299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/feb79d17-785e-4a73-9d49-6dfa74935442-1752404328052.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed0de677-93fe-4991-a030-e6076eae67f5-1752404323587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/13c9def9-c5fc-4c9d-9ba2-20b9e4535b1a-1752404327937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kristy C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia M. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of room for all Such a unique property/home. The biggest surprise for me was the outdoor shower! Perfect after a day at the beach. Some of us walked the bay beach morning and night. Mosquitoes were around, but oh, well. It's summer. All ammenities were as described. We experienced a malfunction with the Pack 'n Play. After a phone call to Jim, we had a replacement that day. Should we visit Cape May in the future, we will definitely reserve another stay. ##### Cynthia M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Vacation 2022 We absolutely loved this property! We had 3 generations of family that came together for our family reunion/vacation and this house was amazing! There was ample room for everyone in our party (4 adults, 4 kids and our dog)! Location was ideal and was an easy walk to the beach! Having come to the Jersey Shore for years with my family in the past, this was a nice change of pace being on the bay side of the beach! Beach was beautiful and the location was ideally located. Not too far from Cape May and Wildwood! I would highly recommend this house, and would absolutely stay again!! Thank you Jim and Patti for opening your house up to us...we hope to rent from you again next summer!! ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Dorothy U. Jul 27, 2018 #### The house was lovely, perfect for our week. We had such a lovey time at the house. There was plenty of room for everyone and the items provided were greatly appreciated. We spent alot of time biking on the trails at the preserve. The kids had so much fun kayaking and paddle boarding. The beach was so nice. And my granddaughters loved sleeping in the "tree house"! We enjoyed the fire pit and had s'mores several nights. One comment, I thought the website read towels provided, but when we got there there were no towels. Had to scramble so everyone had bath towels. Thanks again! ##### Dorothy U. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter Y. May 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### "Some Yes, Some No" This is a quirky property in a quiet neighborhood. The bedrooms were not what we expected. The small bedroom on the main floor can only be accessed from inside the primary bedroom which would be great for a couple with small children but wasn't good for our all adult group. Also, the loft is better suited for children. The property was very appealing to some of our group because of the bicycles/toys and the fire pit. The nearby beach was better than we expected. ##### Peter Y. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer h. Sep 15, 2016 #### Comfortable and Highly recommended it can be very tough finding a home to accommodate a family of 12 but this home was spacious and comfortable. The family really enjoyed themselves for their vacation week, they loved the house and thought that the homeowners went above and beyond to make sure the house was stocked with not only necessities but extras as well. Plenty of games and electronics for all age groups. It had plenty of room so they were not on top of each other. The exterior was a plus with the hammock, gazebo, wrap around decks and of course the fish ponds. An outside shower is an excellent idea as we actually joked that the only thing it was missing was an outside shower! Will definitely use this property again. Thank You again for helping to make a memorable vacation for our family! 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