Victorian On Decatur

Description from the owner

LARGE CLEAN VICTORIAN BEACH HOUSE ON BEACH BLOCK, AIR CONDITIONING, MODERN KITCHEN, LARGE PORCH, 6 BEDROOMS

Cape May is one of only three cities in the USA in which the whole city is designated an Historic Landmark City. The historic district is composed of hundreds of beautifully painted and maintained Victorian homes. Decatur Street is the heart of this district and 132 Decatur is a classic example of "Queen Anne" Victorian architecture. Trolley, horse-drawn carriage, and walking tours travel the streets with guides telling stories about the history of "the United States first Seashore Resort", the five presidents that made this their... summer white house, and the unique architecture like 132 Decatur's "belly porch." The porch is one of the areas that everyone loves. It is large and relaxing and an ideal place to people watch, have cocktails, watch the horse-drawn carriages, and dine.

132 Decatur Street has an ideal location. It is one block from a beautiful wide beach yet only one half block from the center of the pedestrian shopping mall. Everything is within an easy walk. Excellent restaurants, bars with live entertainment, interesting boutiques, two live theaters, miniature golf, and arcades for the kids are no more than four blocks away. Challenging golf courses and excellent deep sea fishing are close by.

The house is roomy and comfortable. The kitchen is newly renovated with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. It is fully equipped with all the utensils a gourmet cook might need. An HDTV is wall-mounted in the kitchen. It has counter space for seven diners as well as a separate bar and coffee bar area with beverage refrigerator, blenders and multiple coffee makers. A powder room and fully equipped laundry are adjacent to the kitchen. The house has a dining room that will accommodate twelve and two living rooms. Each living room has a flat screen HDTV and DVD. The living rooms are separated by pocket doors to allow for different tastes in TV or movie watching.

The second floor has four bedrooms and two full, modern bathrooms (beds are 2 Queens, 1 Full, and 1 Twin). The third floor has two bedrooms (beds are 2 Full and 2 Twin) and a turret used as a reading area. The rear yard is fenced with a six foot fence for privacy and safety of young children. It has an outside shower / changing area and parking for two cars. Everyone that stays at 132 Decatur loves the house and its convenience.Read more

Additional Location Information

Our house is in the center of the Historic District, close to everything and part of the beautiful Victorian homes for which Cape May is famous. The beach is within one block and the center of the pedestrian shopping mall is one-half block away. The nicest restaurants, boutiques, bars with entertainment, two equity theaters, ice cream parlors, minature golf, and arcades are all within a three block walk. You can't get a better location in Cape May!

Location Type Beach, Ocean, Town

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What Past Guests Are Saying

• Sandi M
  Garrison, NY

  Perfect Family Vacation Spot!!

  Left on 05/22/2013 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  My family and I stayed in this fabulous home last summer and we are booked to return again this year. It was our first time to Cape May and we surely lucked out when we found this gem. You can't get a better location than this. We did not need to get in the car once the entire week because everything was walkable. The house is in great condition and very clean. The front porch is one of the best features for people watching and just hanging out. This house is great for extended families and children. The owner was easy to get a hold of a pleasure to deal with. We are counting the days until we return!

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• Randi
  Reisterstown,MD

  Best Location in town!

  Left on 02/28/2013 for a stay in August 2012
  
  

  We spent an amazing week in this wonderful home. You are a block off the beach and in the heart of town. You can walk everywhere, including the grocery store. The house is very comfortable and you will surely feel very at home as everything you need is there. Kitchen is fabulous and great for big families with the two family rooms. Beds are comfortable and home is well kept. You will be amazed at how many people stop to photograph this unique home. So much fun to sit on the porch in the evenings.
  We have stayed in Cape May before but never in such a perfect location. You won't need to move your car once you get there. There are restaurants from casual to fancy right in the square which is right outside your door. And not to worry, the street is quiet at night,despite its prime location. Truly a great rental- and you won't rent from nicer people!

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  Recommended for: Families

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