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Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Washington Street Mall

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Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Cape May, The Empress offers a grand Victorian experience. Relax on beautiful porches or unwind in the spacious parlor, living room, and dining room. With unrivaled parking for 8 cars and an unbeatable location near Congress Hall and Washington Mall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May

Proudly Introducing "The Empress" to guests for the first time! Beautifully restored Grand Victorian home is the Gem of Cape May. The Empress features 8 suites, beautiful porches for outdoor gathering, large parlor, living room, and dining room. Absolute BEST location in town, 2 blocks to beach and Congress Hall, 1 block to Jackson St, and steps to the Washington Mall. Theater and separate entertainment area in the basement perfect for large groups or kids! Unrivaled Parking for 8 cars!

The Empress is available as a year round vacation rental. Please note*** Most Weekends are 3 night minimum, with some exceptions and we do not break up Friday/Saturday nights. There is a 7 night minimum in the summer months between mid June and mid September. During those summer weeks our check in/checkout is on Friday only ***

We include all bed linens and bath towels with our home, and as a result we have very specific checkout procedures that must be followed in order to successfully complete the turnover for our next incoming guests. Immediately upon booking we will send you those instructions and all of the house information regarding the movie theatre, music system throughout the house, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Perfect for bridal parties! Salon in basement!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Perfect for bridal parties! Salon in basement!
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape May, NJ

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape May Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this vacation home is steps from Easy Lynne Theater Company and Washington Street Mall. Cape May Beach is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Empress Vacation

Great communication of Host. Beautiful house. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Empressive!

The Empress was fabulous! Eight ladies (princesses all), eight lovely en suite bedrooms as promised. Plenty of room for gathering and the shortest of walks to both town and the beach. Empressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Beautiful Empress

This beautiful Victorian home was perfect for the 30th anniversary of our friendship celebration. The home was immaculate and the location was within walking distance to wonderful restaurants and shopping. We particularly enjoyed our last evening together in the home theatre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone

This is an amazing vacation rental sure to please everyone. It is beautifully decorated while still being quite comfortable. The location couldn’t be more convenient, in the midst of shopping, dining, and a block to the ocean. The house is clean, the kitchen is well stocked, and we truly appreciated that linens were provided. After a full day at the beach, the kids enjoyed the theater while the adults relaxed on the lovely porch. We had a wonderful and memorable stay at The Empress and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property photos dont do it justice

Walked in and said. “Oh my, oh my!” Big beautiful. Fun and close to main shops, restaurants etc Had a mature Bachelorette party Plenty of parking too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect bachelorette weekend!!!

Stayed here with 15 of my best gals for my cat themed bachelorette party and it was just incredible!!!! The house was out of this world. Would 10000% stay here again. Sooo much space to hang, so many bathrooms/bedrooms, such gorgeous and fun decor / details. Jason was so helpful and easy to communicate with!! Location was a dream!!!!! Entire experience leaves me with such a smile on my face!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas vacation house

We love Cape May throughout the year however during the holidays there is something magical about this town. From the horse and carriage rides to the Victorian homes decorated for Christmas. This home was beautiful. Every detail was thought of from the decor to the necessities. Jason had the house fully stocked from sponges and paper towels to linens and detergents. We have been renting homes at the shore for six years now and have never been to one like this, fully stocked and immaculate! We truly felt at home. We were a few couples with children Ranging from 1 to 10. The children enjoyed the movie theater. We brought our own microwave popcorn but there is a popcorn maker. The dining room had 3 tables so plenty of room for everyone to eat. Nearby restaurants to order to-go from pizza to Mexican to seafood and burgers. There was nothing missing to help clean up our crumbs and dishes. 4 floors which includes the basement so PLENTY of space for a large group. Plenty of TVs as well but who needs the TV when there is a smart theater with netflix etc. we were a two minute walk to the heart of cape may with the stores ice cream and carriage rides so close. Restaurants are so close as well! We ate at the Ugly Mug one night, never disappoints. The kitchen has a nice island to gather around and line up for a buffet style meal. I can go on and on we had such a great time. I even brought our daughters Christmas dresses and took some holiday card photos. Jason answered all of my questions right away is available via text. We look forward to visiting again soon! Thank you to Jason and his wife for making this trip possible for us. We wish you the best of luck and many happy memories in this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Intriguing Unique Property

As pictured online .......one outstanding feature was the parking......we had 6 cars.......they all fit on the driveway....we loved the downstairs movie theatre........The house easily accommodated our whole family .... there were 12 of us.....we put together a 1500 piece jigsaw puzzle supplied in the house, We made breakfast and lunch each day and had one big dinner we cooked. The house is close to so many Cape May features including the beach......short and long walks available to experience for all age groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property in Perfect Location

We had an amazing stay. The host, Jason, was a pleasure to work with, and very accommodating and responsive. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic New Years Getaway

We had the most amazing time at the Empress! The house has all the charm and more in person as it does in the photos. The character of the house and all the details added to the vibe of the trip and the space was perfect for four families of four. The location is incredible, right downtown with access to shops, restaurants and arcade! Huge thank you to Jason the host who was so easy to work with and very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millicent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Empress of Cape May

Almost Perfection! We hope to lengthen our stay and return to The Empress annually. Almost magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

We actually used this as a wedding weekend venue. We got married in November this year and had all of our family and friends stay with us, since we had a micro wedding. Everyone had their own rooms and each room had its own bathroom, so it is the perfect set up for people who may not know each other. The men loved the movie theater and played all the big games of the weekend. Jason was super responsive and answered all my questions. The house is so unique that I know our guests were in awe and will talk about it for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House

Our book club came here to celebrate 25 years together. The house was beautiful, clean, and so well maintained. Jason was always available to answer any questions we had. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Beautiful house. Nice .

Nice time close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

Perfect walkable location in Cape May. Large extended family appreciated having their own bedrooms and bathrooms. Popcorn machine was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Home is so beautiful and huge! Plenty of room for our group of 16. We walked everywhere because it’s so close to everything. Jason was so quick with responses to questions and so helpful. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend with family.

Wonderful location! The property is excellent. . . Beautiful, clean, and comfortable for large groups. .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway in beautiful Cape May

Spent a wonderful Christmas week at the Empress with our extended family. The property is spectacular. Beautifully finished and maintained. And perfectly located for walks to shopping, restaurants, and beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

This was a family get together to enjoy the beautiful town of Cape May during the holiday season. I saw the Empress while on a spring girls trip and took a picture of the sign to remember it. Best decision I made. This home is restored with nothing held back. Beyond beautiful. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Private Property in Cape May

Great property situated in the very best part of Cape May. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina R., Brigantine NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!

We were in all of this property...it was spotless, had everything we needed and more! We will be booking this for again! We highly recommend! The location was perfect for shopping, bars and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible property

We were a group of 11 adults and stayed for 3 nights. Property is just incredible- the condition is pristine, the owner is very responsive in answering questions and the gorgeous details in every room are just amazing. Highly recommend and we will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous retreat

This place was more beautiful than the pictures describe. Great host, great amenities, great experience. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & house

Our stay at Jason's house was great, the house is beautiful along with having so many ammenities. It is centrally located in cape may with everything in walking distance. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeryl Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Victorian Home

We were a large group of older adults (youngest 55) who rented the whole property. There are eight bedrooms, and each has its own bathroom (plus a powder room on the main floor). While the kitchen is on the smaller side, it still worked because it had an island, and a large closet for storing some big items (like extra rolls of paper towels, toilet paper, etc.). The owner was responsive. There are two washers, dryers, and dishwashers. The location is stellar. We could walk to many restaurants, the beach, Revolution Railroad, and the main shopping area in town. It was just a short drive (Uber available) away from breweries, wineries, and Wildwood boardwalk. With all VRBO or home rentals, it is wise to purchase damage insurance just in case there is an accident in the home. Our stay was such fun. There is a big dining room area that opens into two sitting areas, which was perfect for lots of chatting. One of my personal favorite parts was the Sonos music that we were able to play through the entire downstairs (and upstairs) of the home. It was a memorable trip that we all enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022