As a perennial Top-10 vacation destination, Cape May, known as a national historic landmark and America's Original Seaside Resort, offers something for everyone.
The Cape May Harbor area allows for a true waterfront stay experience. The Cape May Harbor Waterfront provides the perfect scenery for your stay, from a sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean over your morning coffee, to the Cape May sunsets that end a perfect summer vacation day.
With a history that dates back centuries, Cape May Harbor is the perfect place for history lovers.
Originally inhabited by the Lenni-Lenape Native American tribe, the area later became a vital hub for European explorers and settlers. In the 17th century, Dutch and English sailors frequented these waters, drawn by the abundant fishing grounds and strategic location.
By the 19th century, Cape May Harbor had evolved into a bustling center of maritime commerce, with ships ferrying goods between the East Coast and points beyond.
Cape May Harbor is the second largest fishing port on the East Coast, and so you will have a front-row seat to the maritime activities still taking place on Cape Island Today.
With Victorian homes lining its streets, Cape May arguably offers the best example of Victorian architecture on the East Coast.
For those who love military history, Cape May Harbor is home to the United States Coast Guard Training Center, which is the Nation's only Coast Guard Recruit Training Center.
For nature lovers, the Cape May Harbor area is perfect for those who want to reconnect with their surroundings. From bird-watching to fishing, the Cape May Harbor provides the perfect backdrop for your stay.
If that isn't enough to convince you to come to the Cape May Harbor area, its restaurants and shopping are sure to please. The Harbor area offers some of Cape Island's most iconic and best-loved restaurants, including the Lobster House and Lucky Bones. And sprinkled around the harbor area are some of the island's most unique stores. just waiting for you to visit.
What's more, you are only a short bike ride or drive to the finest areas of Cape May, You are just minutes to the Washington Street Mall, Sunset Beach, the Cape May Lighthouse, and the Promenade!
You have many options when visiting the Cape May Harbor area. It all starts with choosing the perfect Cape May Harbor Vacation Rental.
Want to stay elsewhere in Cape May? No problem. Long & Foster and Cape May Stays offers rentals in the downtown Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point, and Delaware Bay areas.
Long & Foster offers hundreds of Cape May Area Vacation Rentals perfect for your next Cape May vacation.
From fully equipped kitchens to first-floor bedrooms, pools, and even elevators, we are proud to offer vacation rentals with some of the best amenities in the area.
Some of our most popular amenities include:
- Cape May Rentals with Pools
- Cape May Pet-Friendly Homes
- Cape May Waterview Vacation Homes
- Cape May Family Friendly Homes
- Cape May Area Bayfront Vacation Homes
- Cape May Vacation Rentals with Elevator
- Cape May Vacation Home for Large Groups
No matter what your needs or your budget, we offer the best Cape May Rental homes on the island and beyond. Contact me today and I will help you discover the perfect one for your next vacation.