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The Merry Widow: Colorful Victorian! The Merry Widow Review

You sure wouldn't miss this colorful B&B. The Merry Widow was once the J. Henry Edmonds house--it is a modified Queen Anne style.

Rooms in summer season cost from $1750-$2500 weekly for suites and condominium units, each with their own entrance. Guests are welcome to use the wrap around porch, reading room or parlor. Laundry facilities are on the premises. The Queen Victoria is one block from the beach.

Address: 42 Jackson Street, Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Phone: 609-884-6211

Theme: Hotel

The Southern Mansion: Luxury Lodging The Southern Mansion Review

UPDATE:July 2009 We spent a wonderful weekend at this Cape May B&B. Although the Southern Mansion is more expensive than some, we indulged ourselves since it was only for two nights. This romantic B&B is often chosen as a honeymoon destination. I've added additional pictures from our recent visit....

pic#2 our guest room
pic #3 the sitting room/parlor
pic #4 breakfast area

The Southern Mansion is one of the most elegant B&B's in Cape May. Tours are offered a certain times on the weekends. This B&B was featured on television and is quite posh. A full breakfast is served each morning and you can select just what you want from neat, linen covered tables: sweet rolls, muffins, fruits and juices. The main entree changes each day, where coffee and tea are served.

The mansion is situated on 1 l/2 acres and is only a five minute walk to the beach or shopping area. This lovely B&B is a special place and worth your consideration. Stroll the landscaped gardens or visit the pretty parlor.

Famed architect, Samuel Sloan, designed this antebellum Victorian home for George Allen, a Philadelphia Industrialist in 1863.

Unique Qualities: Beauty at its Best!

Address: 720 Washington St, , Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Directions: The Garden State Parkway turns into Lafayette Street. Go to 1st traffic light, turn left onto Madison St. Go 1 block to the 1st traffic light, turn right onto Washington St.--3 blocks up on the left.

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.southernmansion.com

White Dove Cottage: Charming Hughes Street B&B White Dove Cottage Review

Period antiques and furnishings highlight this historic B&B. White Dove Cottage offers both guest rooms and suites with sitting rooms for guests looking to experience Victorian Cape May. A sumptuous breakfast is served at 8:30 am and 9:30 am; afternoon tea from 4pm-5pm.

Amenities include private baths, air conditioning, ceiling fans, tv with vcr, telephone and room safe. A senior discount on weeknights is offered from September -June (excluding holidays or special event weeks). Beach towels and chairs can be provided.

Address: 619 Hughes St, , Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Phone: 609-884-0613

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.whitedovecottage.com

Summer Cottage Inn: Another Columbia Avenue Beauty Summer Cottage Inn Review

Summer Cottage Inn is located on one of the prettiest avenues in Cape May. It was built around 1837 for S.A. Harrison as a family summer cottage in the Italianate style by famed architect, Stephen Decatur Button. Through the years it was also a restaurant and guest house.

Summer Cottage provides a full breakfast with afternoon tea and snacks. Guests can also find tea, coffee and hot chocolate on hand. Guest rooms range from $99-$245 and all have private baths. Plan to spend some leisure time on the rocking chair porch while you're here !

Address: 613 Columbia Ave., , Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Phone: 609-884-4948

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Inn

Website: http://www.summercottageinn.com

John F. Craig House: A Columbia Avenue B&B John F. Craig House Review

The John F. Craig house is located on lovely Columbia Avenue, which is situated near shopping, restaurants and within a block of so of the beach. It has 8 guest rooms along with two sunporches and a library to offer its lodgers. A buffet breakfast is served from 8:30-10 am in the dining room, but you can start the day by having your first meal on one of the sunporches,too!

Amenities such as private baths, air conditioning, cable tv with HBO, vcrs, coffee makers, fridge, hair dryers, irons and fireplaces are available in the rooms. Prices range from $185-$275 per night.

Address: 609 Columbia Ave., , Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Phone: 609-884-0100

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.johnfcraig.com

Chalfonte B And B Hotel: A Graceful Victorian Lady The Chalfonte Cape May Review

When walking along Howard Street, you can't miss the sprawling white building. It's The Chalfonte Hotel, which takes up almost an entire block. This stately hotel was built in 1876 by Colonel Henry Sawyer, who was a Civil War hero. He envisioned it as a boarding house, but expanded it in 1876-1909 to accommodate a larger clientele.

It's a short walk to shops, restaurants and the beach. The Chalfonte has 70 guest rooms and 12 private baths. A full breakfast is served. There is a three night minimum on a holiday weekend--reservations run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The long veranda generously stocked with rocking chairs give those who stay here a comfortable place to relax and reconnect with the past. Accommodations range from $135-$299 per night.

Address: 301 HOWARD STREET, Cape May, NJ 08204

Comparison: about average

Phone: 609-884-8409

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.chalfonte.com

Mason Cottage: 1871 Bed and Breakfast

Lovely Mason Cottage was built in 1871. It's a wonderful example of Victorian frill and flourishes! A full breakfast and afternoon tea is served. Summer rates are $170-$300. A special rate of three nights for the price of two begins Sept.7-Dec.22, Sunday-Thursdays.

Walking along Columbia Avenue is like taking a step back in time. You'll see wonderfully restored Victorians decorated with ornate gingerbread trim and wide, inviting front porches! The Mason Cottage sits among other lovely restored homes that have been repurposed as popular Bed and Breakfasts.

Address: 625 Columbia Street

Comparison: about average

Directions: Garden State Pkway. turns into Lafayette St. At first traffic lt. turn left onto Madison. Go thru 1 traffic lt. for about 2 blocks; turn rt. on Columbia at the water tower. Go about 3 blocks, see on rt. opposite Baptist Church.

Phone: 800-716-2766

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.themasoncottage.com

The Abbey Bed and Breakfast: Distinctive architecture for this B&B The Abbey Bed and Breakfast Review

The Abbey bed and breakfast is open for guests April-Mid December. Rentals are from $85-$250 and include a full breakfast. Tours of the Abbey are conducted Tues.,Thurs.and Sat. at 4 p.m. in the summer season, $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. It is located one block from the beach and near shopping, restaurants and beautiful Columbia Ave., where it keeps company with many lovely B&B's!

When one tours a B&B in Cape May, it gives you an insight into the Victorian age and its customs. Take the opportunity to schedule a tour when visiting--you won't regret it.

Address: 34 Gurney Street, Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Phone: 609-884-4506;866-884-8800

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.abbeybedandbreakfast.com

Brass Bed Inn: Interesting name--Brass Bed Brass Bed Inn Review

Unique Qualities: The name defines this Inn--for its guest rooms feature brass beds in each of them. A full gourmet breakfast is served. Afternoon refreshments are enjoyed on the veranda when the weather permits. We toured The Brass Bed one weekend and found it to be very nice. The owners placed period antiques throughout the house; interesting collectibles accented the rooms. It is located near shopping, restaurants and within a few blocks of the beach.

A virtual tour is available on The Brass Bed's website. Summer rentals from June 1-September 15 are $125-175; suite $225.

Address: 719 Columbia Ave., Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Phone: 609-884-2302

Price: US$120-180

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.brassbedinn.com

Humphrey Hughes House: From Summer Home Into B&B Humphrey Hughes House Review

This was once a summer home built in 1903 by Humphrey Hughes II, son of one of the original landowners of Cape May, Captain Humphrey Hughes who arrived in 1692. The home remained in family hands until the death of Dr. Harold Hughes in l980.

The summer season price is $195-$350 per night. A family style breakfast is served--in nice weather one can enjoy it on the veranda or glass enclosed sun porch. Afternoon tea provides sweets and savories for guests. One of the suites is given the name "The Doctor's Suite" in honor of Dr. Hughes who had a medical office on the garden level.

Address: 29 Ocean St, , Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Directions: Garden State Parkway S. to the end and turns into Lafayette. At the 2nd lt. turn left onto Ocean Street. 3 blocks to corner of Ocean/Columbia on left.

Phone: 800-582-3634; 609-884-4428

Price: US$180 and up

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.humphreyhugheshouse.com