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Leith Hall Historic Seashore Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Ocean views, large porch with rocking chairs, Restored 1880s Victorian, near beach and shops, delicious breakfast & afternoon refreshments

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Antiques, preservation, history

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Yiddish

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • casual atmosphere

    • friendly & helpful staff

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • small VCR tapes/DVD library at no charge

    • iron, ironing board & hairdryers

    • ocean views and large porch

    • Beach towels and chairs

    • On-site limited parking

    • 24 hr pantry area with beverages and ice

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    Nightly Rate

    $95 - $280

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: varies between 1 to 3 nights

    • Deposit amount required: For one night stays, the entire amount is due in advance. For longer stays, 50% of the entire amount is due in advance and applied to your entire stay.

    • Cancellations: If you cancel or shorten your reservation more than 2 weeks in advance of your arrival, we will return your deposit minus a $30.00 processing fee. Half of your deposit will be returned if you cancel or shorten your reservation 8 to 14 days in advance. Sorry, your deposit is not refundable if you cancel or shorten your reservation within a week of your expected arrival.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: age 12 and older

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Extended Stay (not in August)
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30-10:00

    • Serving location: parlor, porch

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • cakes & cookies at tea

    • sherry in parlor

    Recipes

    Dessert

    Devil's Food Cake
    Serves: 0

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  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • Atlantic City

    • Distance to city: 38 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Atlantic City Expressway West to Garden State Parkway South to Cape May. Lafayette Street to Ocean Street. Turn left onto Ocean Street and take almost to the beach. Last Victorian house on the righthand side (1/2 block from the ocean)

    Airport

    • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Atlantic City Expressway East to Garden State Parkway South to Cape May

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Walking tours

    • Lighthouse tours

    • Trolley Tours

    • Theater

    • House & Museum tours

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    Very nice place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Enjoyed our recent, Nov 2011, stay very much. Hosts were wonderful. Food was great. The afternoon teas are a nice touch. Location is great too. Considering a return trip next year.

    Great experience

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I had never stayed in a B&B before, so had no idea what to expect. Susan & Elan went out of their way to allow us to change out of our "period clothing" before traveling, even though we had "checked out" 2 hours previous to our need. The rooms were well cared for and the breakfasts and afternoon tea were delicious and plentiful. If you are going to Cape May, seriously consider Leith Hall as your

    We Will Return

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My wife and I love going to Cape May in September, the crowds are down and the ocean is warm. This year we decided to try a bed and breakfast instead of the usual hotel stay. Searching the internet to find one consumed many of my evenings. We finally decided on Leith Hall after reading many reviews of many B&B's. Upon arrival, we knew we made the right choice. The location was beautiful, a block from the beach and an easy walk to shopping and restaurants. The real key to our enjoyment was the owners and staff. We immediately felt welcome and it was obvious the owners were passionate about evey aspect of the bed and breakfast experience. For my money, if you enjoy good food and conversation, Leith Hall is at the top of the list.

    A Great Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We had an exceptional experience at Leith Hall. It is very close to the ocean and all of the wonderful shops at Cape May. A short drive to the lighthouse made our trip complete. Susie and Elan and staff made our stay wonderful...and their food was an added bonus!

    Leith Hall Needs Work

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    After reading the 8 reviews posted about this B&B, I am wondering if we're talking about the same place. Leith Hall was shabby, and overwhelmingly centered on the man of the house, including a daily dose of his very liberal (and intrusive) political opinions at breakfast and teatime. Food was quite good, as were the towels in the bathroom and the rockers on the porch. I had to ask for help with my luggage (having been relegated to the second floor Turkish Room) and even then, the owner only took it part way to the car. Although I only stayed two nights, with a night in Atlantic City between the two in Cape May, I had to pay for 3. It is true that the location is good, and within walking distance of most of the interesting places to see in the historic district. For the money ($250/night plus tax), it was very poor value.

    Innkeeper Response
    We hope to give our guests a personal, fun experience at our bed and breakfast with lots of good food and entertaining chat on the porch - mostly about Victoriana, travel, things to do in Cape May, not usually politics. It sometimes happens that people want to try a "Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Cape May" but find out that they prefer the high-roller experience in a glitzy casino hotel in Atlantic City. This is clearly true in this case as many of his comments only make sense when talking about a hotel. For example, when guests make a reservation at our B&B, they choose the specific room that they want to be in - we do not have interchangeable rooms like a hotel so the comment about being "relegated to the second floor" simply doesn't make sense. The suite he chose (only available on the second floor) is one of our largest and has onsite parking. In our description we always mention what floor a room is on because some people don't want to walk to the third floor. We are in an 1880s Victorian house so we do not have an elevator. I find it surprising that the guest is complaining about someone helping him bring his luggage down from the second floor (we are not a hotel with bellhops but usually offer to help bring luggage down)! The luggage was brought down to the front of the house so that the guest could bring his car up to the front to put the luggage directly into the car. This was meant to be helpful, not annoying. The guest reserved three nights in our inn. He never spoke to us about not paying for the night he chose to stay in Atlantic City (right in the middle of his visit) - I think staying in Atlantic City that night must have been a last minute decision based on not wanting to drive after drinking. I believe this guest is used to and prefers large hotels with bellhops and elevators. I am glad that he enjoyed the food, the towels, and the rocking chairs.

    - Susan (innkeeper)

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