Vacation Rental Beach House in Cape May, NJ

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Poet's Inn @ 35 Jackson

The Poet's Inn at 35 Jackson is an 1879 Victorian Second Empire whole house rental on Historic Jackson Street in America's oldest seashore resort, Cape May, NJ. This three story, 7 bedroom home comfortably accommodates 20 people, and is nestled between Jackson Street beach and the Washington Street pedestrian mall in the heart of Cape May. This Victorian gem boasts a wrap around front porch, a third floor deck overlooking the Victorian rooftops, a private backyard with a patio, grills, showers, ping-pong and putting green, and PLENTY of off street parking!

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What Our Guests Are Saying

  • Fantastic!

    Our family reunion (sixteen people) at The Poet's Inn was fantastic! Perfect location for exploring Cape May and wonderful beach swimming a short walk away. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and u...read more.

    Janaki of Bellingham, WA US
    Reviewed Sep 16, 2025

  • Walking distance of so many things!

    We enjoyed our stay at The Poet's Inn. It was great to be within walking distance of so many restaurants, bars, the beach and the mall!!

    Nancy of Tinton Falls, NJ US
    Reviewed Sep 8, 2025

  • Definitely recommend The Poet's Inn

    We had a wonderful time at the Poet's Inn. Kelly was very responsive to our requests. There was a minor issue of a leak in one of the rooms, but Kelly made it right for us right away. The location was...read more.

    Chart of Calverton, NY US
    Reviewed Aug 13, 2025

  • Loved the location

    Kelly was a super great host! Loved the location of this place!

    Marsha of Venetia, PA US
    Reviewed Jul 14, 2025

  • Cape May at The Poet's Inn

    We love our family vacation at The Poet's Inn. It is perfect for our large family. It is easily walkable to the beach, stores, restaurants. and the grocery store. We were able to celebrate our 47th...read more.

    Macklyn of Hanover, PA US
    Reviewed Jul 9, 2025

  • Just steps from the beach, shopping, restaurants

    We had a wonderful one-week stay at the Poet's Inn. The location couldn’t have been better—just steps from the beach, shopping,and restaurants. If you love people-watching, the expansive front porch o...read more.

    Brad of tbd, NJ US
    Reviewed Jul 2, 2025

  • Excellent amenities and location

    The Poet’s Inn is in the heart of Cape May making it an excellent location for our diverse guests to have only a very short walk to enjoy the food, drink, and shopping. The space and amenities allowe...read more.

    James of Tbd, NJ US
    Reviewed Jun 9, 2025

  • Spacious and super comfortable

    Kelly was an All-Star host who was happy and willing to answer any and all questions, super accommodating and worked with us in our unique travel situation. The location was superb. The house was ...read more.

    Jared of Cherry Hill, NJ US
    Reviewed Jun 1, 2025

  • We would stay at this property again!

    Kelly was fantastic as a host. The property is lovely and very well maintained. My family truly enjoyed themselves. We would stay at this property again. All of our needs and expectations were fulfill...read more.

    Bernard of Marlton, NJ US
    Reviewed Dec 30, 2024

  • Quintessential Cape May

    The Poet's Inn is quintessential Cape May! Unusually large historic home with all the upgrades and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Great location!

    Karen of Tbd, NJ US
    Reviewed Dec 12, 2024

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Amenities & Accommodations

Enjoy your vacation at the Poet's Inn at 35 Jackson! This impressive Victorian Empire home was designed and built by local architect and contractor, Enos Williams, in 1879 and ushered in the Victorian splendor of Cape May after the devastating fire of 1878. The newly renovated Poet's Inn at 35 Jackson has restored the home to its original splendor and welcomes guests to relax and socialize in both the comfortable first floor living room or the adjacent sitting room. The spacious dining room and updated, fully equipped kitchen invites up to 20 guests to share memories and meals together. A new HVAC system with individually controlled bedroom thermostats keeps the house comfortable during all seasons. There are 7 bedrooms (one on the first floor, 5 en-suite, and 3 with televisions) and six bathrooms equipped with showers (two of which also include full bathtubs). The private, fenced in backyard includes a patio, grill, 2 outdoor showers, a mini-putting green, and a ping pong table. The amenities at the Poet's Inn at 35 Jackson ensure a care free, comfortable stay in the heart of Cape May. 

The location of the Poet's Inn guarantees a relaxing and exciting vacation in America's Oldest Seashore Resort. Jackson Street is the first and most historic street in Cape May. Grand Victorian houses flank the horse drawn carriages that parade down its gas lit streets. Park your car and walk everywhere- the Poet's Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the historic district with the beach, attractions, shopping, restaurants, clubs and theaters just steps away!

 The Poet's Inn is open year-round and is perfectly situated to enjoy not just the summer beach season, but all the various festivals and holiday events in Cape May. Feel free to contact us about an "off-season" stay at The Poet's Inn in Cape May as well!

Vacation Rental Beach House Amenities

    • Television
    • Air Conditioning
    • Central Heating
    • Full Kitchen
    • Washer & Dryer
    • Outdoor Grill
    • Wireless Internet
    • Free Parking
    • Keyless Entry
    • Patio
    • Wrap around porch with rockers and wicker chairs
    • Rooftop deck
    • Private fenced-in yard
    • Outdoor ping pong
    • 2 outdoor showers
    • Mini-putting green
    • Large private driveway
    • Pack n Play
    • High chair
    • Hairdryers.

Rates

Rate PeriodDailyWeekly
November: Nov 1-Nov 30, 2025 (7 Night Minimum)$1,114$7,425
December: Dec 1-Dec 19, 2025 (7 Night Minimum)$1,015$6,765
Winter Holiday Pricing: Dec 2025: Dec 20, 2025-Jan 1, 2026 (7 Night Minimum)$1,080$7,200
Poet's Inn Winter: Jan 2-Mar 31, 2026 (7 Night Minimum)$820$5,460
Poet's Inn April: Apr 1-Apr 30, 2026 (7 Night Minimum)$980$6,530
Poet's Inn May: May 1-May 31, 2026 (7 Night Minimum)$1,200$8,000
Early Summer: Jun 1-Jun 19, 2026 (7 Night Minimum)$1,620$10,800
Summer Pricing: Mid-June - Labor Day 2026: Jun 20-Sep 7, 2026 (7 Night Minimum)$1,650$11,000
Surcharges for holidays and special seasons may apply. All currencies are shown in USD.

Rental Policies and Conditions

Payments Accepted: Credit Cards, Online Checks, Personal Checks, Certified Checks.

There are NO booking fees and NO taxes when you book a reservation directly through our website.

Credit cards are accepted (an additional, non-refundable 3% service fee will be applied to total amount charged).

As is the case with most NJ shore rentals, you must provide your own linens (sheets and towels). We provide pillows (in protective vinyl covers), mattress pads, blankets and quilts. 

If you want to save yourself the hassle of packing linens, there are several local companies who will rent linens. Please click on "Linen Rentals" in the top bar of our website for details and pricing (may be within the "MORE" tab). 

This property is pet-free (for guests).

This property is non-smoking, both inside and out (of any material or form). 

To keep our home beautiful for your enjoyment, a cleaning fee of $430 is charged per reservation. 

A refundable security deposit of $1,200 is also collected with each rental.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations at least 90 days before arrival are fully refundable. Cancellations between 60-89 days before arrival are refunded 50%. Cancellations less than 60 days from arrival are non-refundable.


Location

Enjoy a day in the surf and sun on pristine Jackson Street beach, only a half a block away. Walk or bike on the breathtaking two mile long beach side promenade. Dine, shop and stroll along the Washington Street pedestrian mall, which is also a half a block away. World class restaurants and nightlife surround you. Within just a few blocks you can walk to all the Cape May ocean beaches, the Convention center, two theatres, three miniature golf courses, two arcades, and historic Congress Hall. Enjoy a short bike ride, scenic drive or perhaps a trolley tour to the Cape May lighthouse, Sunset Beach, the WWII tower, Emlen Physick's Estate, Beach Plum Farm, and nearby wineries/distilleries. Adventure and nature activities abound, like parasailing, surfing, deep sea fishing, bird watching, whale/dolphin watching and harbor cruises. A short drive will also bring you to the Cape May Zoo, Wildwood or Ocean City boardwalks, movie theaters, golfing, antiquing and visits to other quaint nearby shore communities.