Cape May, a lovely resort town in New Jersey, offers a unique family destination that takes you back to the Victorian era. It was declared a National Historic District because of its well-preserved Victorian buildings and homes with the signature gingerbread trim. This walkable city is a showcase of outstanding restaurants, fine wines, and busy shopping malls such as Washington Street Mall. Horse-drawn trolley tours such as the famous ghost tour keep families and tourists entertained. This charming seaside city boasts pristine waters and pure sandy beaches with a promenade where you can bike or jog. Stroll Sunset Beach and if you’re lucky you might discover Cape May Diamonds! Bring the entire family, including your pets, for a relaxing vacation in this uniquely beautiful resort town! Here’s a list of the best pet-friendly accommodations in Cape May, New Jersey for you to choose from. Read on further.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Pretty cottage with pool and ocean views (from USD 2195)
This self-contained cottage offers splendid beach views from its front porch. It also offers guests cozy lodgings with its vintage furnishings and spacious bedrooms with pastel-colored accents.
The fenced-in backyard is the perfect spot for family bonding with pets. The grassy area around the heated splash pool and furnished patio is perfect for hosting parties and events or as a playground for your furry pets. For a pet fee of 175 USD, up to 2 pets are admitted regardless of their size.
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hoping to book in the future again (especially knowing that there is an inground pool in the backyard)Cleanliness:
it was clean with linens providedRead more reviewsLocation:
this property was perfect location for the weekendsuch a cute home in a fantastic location clean & well kept
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2. Cozy family home with garden (from USD 374)
This cute and cozy family home is surrounded by a lush garden with a lot of outdoor seating areas on the deck and front porch. The grassy areas are the perfect playground for pets.
The pastel-colored interiors are decorated with modern country furnishings. It offers self-catering features making it a cozy space for families with kids and pets on a winter or summer getaway. Pets are admitted with a 200 USD fee.
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the house was very clean; however there was a musty/mildew smellHost:
hosts are responsive and extremely helpfulthe owner/manager was open to suggestions for improvement ie pegs or hooks to hang clothes outdoor clotheslinetaylor and yuko were gracious and great hosts accommodating and kindeasy and responsive communication with the owner about some small issuesRead more reviewsLocation:
relaxing out door area very good location
3. The Empress (from USD 1095)
This fully restored Victorian home near the beach and shops gives you the experience of living in opulence. It features intricately decorated rooms with brightly colored accents, elegant living and dining areas, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, a movie room with a bar and popcorn maker, and a salon room in the basement.
It offers several elegant bedrooms with ensuite baths for a large group of guests. Some rooms have access to a balcony offering street views. It’s perfect for hosting bridal showers or family events, where pets can come along. Pets can play safely in the lush fenced garden. A pet fee of 25 USD is charged for up to 2 dogs less than 50 kg (110.23 lbs.).
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the beds were comfortable the water pressure was great and there was room to spread outthings are nicely labelled in the kitchenCleanliness:
the place was spotlessly cleanthe house was very cleanlarge extremely clean and very well equippedHost:
the owner was very responsive via phoneit's a beautiful house the owners put their time and thought into this housethe communication with the owner was also very goodRead more reviewsLocation:
location is fantastic accommodations greatand the location was great for shopping as well as the boardwalk
4. Longfellow House (from USD 750)
This 1850s vacation home is on the historic Hughes St. near world-class beaches, restaurants, and shops. This self-contained home is the only rental in the Victorian district that accepts pets.
The home’s original structure is well-maintained, but the interiors have been updated with new appliances and modern conveniences. There’s a front porch where you can sit on rocking chairs and watch horse-drawn carriages pass by. The back deck that connects to the kitchen is perfect for family cookouts. The front and back yards are great for kids and pets to play around in. Up to a maximum of two cats or dogs are allowed for an added fee of 375 USD. You can reach out to the owner for details on restricted sizes and breeds.
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very clean lots of space great porch for relaxingHost:
owners were extremely thoughtfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location - we walked everywherecute street with beautiful victorian homesthe house was beautiful perfect location close to beach and shopping areawe loved the location and would definitely like to returnquiet neighborhood with really nice neighbors our host michael was easy to contact and always aimed to please
5. Spacious home with wide backyard (from USD 800)
This huge modern country-style vacation home is a block and a half away from Washington Street Mall and the beach. It’s a two-story home with two sides sharing a common backyard. Each side offers an ample number of bedrooms to admit a large group of guests. The main open layout features self-catering facilities ideal for hosting events.
There’s a front porch where you can sit and enjoy the daily breeze and a fenced-in backyard ideal for barbecues and as a play area for pets and kids. Pets are accepted with a pet fee of 200 USD. You will have to discuss with the owners the requirements needed to allow the pets into the property.
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the rest of the property beds are comfortable amenities plenty and the supplies were well stockedCleanliness:
rooms were spacious and cleanthis home was perfect for a beach vacation it was spacious clean and well-stocked with everything we neededHost:
lisa the owner was responsive and helpfulit was perfect communication from the owner was also excellentthe owner was easy to contact when needed we would come back to this rentalfabulous location spacious and beautiful modern house great and helpful ownerRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was fantastic as it was a short walk to everything - beach restaurants and shoppingthe house and the location were just perfectgreat location close to the beach and townlocation was good and the house was greatproperty location is great and had with everything we needed
6. Cozy modern country home with yard (from USD 350)
This single-level home is fully equipped to host small families with a pet. It offers spacious rooms with a modern country-style theme and interiors painted in assorted colors. It’s within walking distance of the beach, Washington Mall, and a grocery store.
It also offers a huge fenced-in yard with a manicured garden. It has an outdoor shower where you can rinse off the sand when you come from the beach. You can grill barbecues while watching your dogs safely play in the yard. A 50 USD pet fee is charged to allow pets on the premises.
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it was very clean and had everything we neededhouse was clean neat and organizedit was well maintained and very cleanHost:
i had a couple silly questions for the owners and she answered right away and was so friendlykristen was very responsive when we reached out tooRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect; walking distance to allit’s in a great locationwe loved our stay at this property it was the perfect location and had everything we neededthe properties location and dog friendly was the big feature
7. Large house with pool (from USD 625)
This home has a fantastic location, being on Columbia Avenue walking distance to the town center, and near the beach. It is equipped with Smart appliances, cable TV, central air-conditioning, and strong WiFi. A fully kitted gourmet kitchen shares the main floor open layout with the living and dining areas. A sitting area on the upper floor opens to a furnished balcony overlooking the front lawn and street.
The fenced-in backyard features an outdoor patio dining area beside a private pool. The well-manicured grassy garden is perfect for playing tag with your dogs and kids. Up to three pets are allowed on the property with a pet fee of 150 USD. Another 150 USD cleaning fee is charged if you are renting on a partial week basis.
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there was plenty of space for 2 families and the upstairs family room and balcony were a bonusthe home has all smart tvs and wifi cable boxes so none work when the wifi is downRead more reviewsLocation:
location was perfect in walking distance to both the beach and the shopping areagreat house and an even better location
8. Simple and spacious family home by the beach (from USD 259)
You’ll love this simple but cozy family home that’s in the marina area adjacent to Roseman’s Marina. The spacious rooms and living areas allow guests and pets to move around freely. The fully equipped kitchen is separate from the fully carpeted living and dining areas. The owners provide pillow ticks and clean mattress pads on all beds to keep them sanitized even when pets are in the room.
For the months of October to May, a minimum of two-day stay is required. Pets are allowed with a fee of 100 USD. There are pet-friendly restaurants and a dog park nearby where you can take your furry pets.
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the a/c units and ceiling fans kept the rooms comfortablethe living room and dinning room were both bright and cozyCleanliness:
the house was very cleanHost:
judy is a great hostbut overall it was a pleasant pet friendly homevery cute home vrbo host was awesomehost was wonderful to deal with and her place was adorable and a delight to stay inRead more reviewsLocation:
the walk along washington ave to the mall was pleasant after sunsetgreat pet-friendly place for a quick getaway -- easy check-in and check-out process
9. Charming cottage with backyard (from USD 243)
This charming home with interiors in cool shades of blue, white, and beige combined with light wood furnishings exudes a cool and calming vibe. The kitchen, dining, and two living areas are separate areas allowing a lot of space for moving about.
The well-manicured backyard offers a lot of space for pets to explore but do note that it’s not fenced in. Only one pet weighing not more than 50 lbs (22.67 kg) is allowed on the property with a 150 USD pet fee.
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outdoor shower was awesome weber grill bikes beach chairs umbrellas new appliances sparkling cleanthe queen bed felt like it was time to be replacedRead more reviewsCleanliness:
very clean and quietvery clean big yardgreat location and super clean we loved our stay and will definitely be backthe house was very clean with the exception of the grout on the kitchen table top
10. Beautiful beach themed home (from USD 244)
The self-catering family home is in Village Green. It is attached to another housing unit. It was recently upgraded with a fresh coat of paint decorated with Nautical accents to make it cozy for a large family. It offers several spacious rooms indoors and a lot of outdoor spaces.
The fenced-in backyard is a great space to hang out with the family. There’s a furnished porch with a lounge overlooking the garden. You can have a private al fresco dinner and grill barbecues while Fido is running around the yard. This lovely home allows up to two dogs of any size for a pet fee of 150 USD.
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the well-furnished kitchen made it easy to cook our thanksgiving mealCleanliness:
the house is so clean and adorableHost:
the owners are extremely responsivethe hosts were super and provided ample suggestions and superb communicationthe hosts were incredible and really made our stay specialthe place is decorated so nicely everything we needed was available and the owners were super helpfulour experience with this lovely property and the owners could not have been any betterRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to everythingperfect location with easy access to downtown area restaurants beach and eventsa great house and location near to everything cape may has to offerthe location was wonderful and having a fenced in yard for our dog was great
Find the perfect pet-friendly rental in Cape May
In Cape May, you will find several homes that welcome pets and offer you more than just cozy lodgings. Though most accommodations accept dogs, some will also allow cats. Just be mindful of the restrictions on the weight and number of pets that are allowed and the corresponding pet fees. With the conveniences they offer, you’ll be booking them again when you return.
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