A glimpse into the past...

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The Mermaid and the Whale vacation rental welcomes you to stay in a charming historic farmhouse 1.5 miles from the beach. We offer Sunday to Sunday rentals throughout the summer and are available for rental off-season.

In 2018, we added an enclosed outdoor shower - with a double-headed fixture - to much enjoyment of our guests. In 2019 we updated the kitchen with new quartz counters, backsplash, and farmhouse sink. Our favorite detail is the new built in water filtration system! For 2020, we refinished the powder room and added an outdoor fire pit! In 2021, we added the Music Room, updated the TV Room, and completely renovated the Helm Room Bathroom (Rain Locker). Find us on Instagram @themermaidandthewhale to see what we are up to! 

The Mermaid and the Whale is located on an acre of property with plenty of parking and space to run for the kids - not typical to other homes for rent in Cape May. The property is beautifully landscaped and a great place to relax. Hammocks hanging under the trees are one of our favorite places to catch a nap or watch the many birds flying around the property.

We are located on Seashore Road, north of the beach. We are located adjacent to the Garrett Family Preserve, where there are long well-marked trails through the wetlands. Visit the horses of Seashore Farm a block away. Want to do some exploring? Vineyards, Higbee's Beach, Beach Plum Farm, Cape May Brewery, and even a distillery are all within easy biking distance. So, we provide the bikes too! We have 4 bicycles available for your use. And of course the beach gear! We provide 8 "Tommy Bahama" bag pack style beach chairs and 3 beach umbrellas.

Our home is a relaxing place to spend your vacation. With two separate living rooms, a music room that functions as a craft room/office, and a large dining room attached to the kitchen; there is plenty of space to congregate with family or sneak away to read a good book. The handcrafted dining table can accommodate 10 people  (although our max is 8) comfortably and is also perfect for puzzles on a rainy day. Our home is equipped with Central Air and has been beautifully appointed for all your comfort needs.

The house has four main bedrooms as follows:

The North Bedroom: Fireplace, Queen Bed, Two Closets with in-room access to the farmhouse style bathroom.

The South Bedroom: Queen Bed and One Closet. Close by to the farmhouse style bathroom. This room also has a full-size baby crib!

The Helm Room: Queen Bed, GORGEOUS en-suite bathroom, one hanging closet and two closets for folded clothing.

The Captain's Quarters: Located off of the kitchen, this large addition has an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. This room has a KING bed and a twin bed. 

The Pirate Room (Bonus room): Our finished attic has been converted to a room perfect for kids. Central air conditioning, windows, and a door are all features of this 3rd floor bedroom. Two standard twin beds are located in this bonus room.

We are all about the amenities at The Mermaid and the Whale. We provide a pack n' play with a mattress insert, safety gate, high chair, and toddler safety bar for twin beds. The driveway is a great place for kids to ride bicycles in a loop safely off street. The backyard is illuminated with overhead lights and the propane grill is stocked with two gas canisters, in case you love grilling as much as we do.

Summary: There are 7 total beds. 1 King, 3 Queens and 3 twins. We have listed our home for 8 people maximum as we would like to maintain this historic home for generations to come. We request that your respect this limit.