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Interior
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cape May, NJ
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape May

Cape May Historic District stay.A stay at this Cape May Historic District vacation home places you steps from Washington Street Mall and a 5-minute walk from Cape May Beach. Easy Lynne Theater Company and Cape May Rotary Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cape May Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬3 min walk

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 manager

Jason Kliewe

Languages

English

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22. Note from host: Perfect for bridal parties! Salon in basement!

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May to the airport?

This vacation home is 6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Cape May Beach and 2.8 mi (5-min drive) from Sunset Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Gateway 26 Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May to downtown Cape May?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Cape May.

Beautiful Victorian Whole House Rental! Empress of Cape May Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Millicent L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Empress Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ina S., Kutztown

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Beautiful house. Nice .

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

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Frances G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

maureen g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

Ida B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Gina R., Brigantine NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

From booking to arrival, from touring Cape May to our reluctant departure my family loved the stay

The property is sparkling clean. The house is stunning inside and out. The location is perfect. And my family would rent again in a minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022