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Inn Details
From the moment you awaken to the wonderful aroma of breakfast until those last quiet moments you spend in your favorite rocker on the veranda, your stay will be filled with all the pleasures that Cape May offers. The inn was commissioned to be built in 1867 by S.A. Harrison as a family summer cottage. It was designed and built in the Italianate style, complete with cupola, by the renouned architect, Stephen Decatur Button. After being retained as a summer residence in the late 1800's and early 1900's, the cottage then served as a restaurant and guest house for many years.
Innkeeper Information
The innkeepers speak:

English
Features
Type:

Bed and Breakfast

Historic Inn
Property Noted For:

As we were told by our last guest, "just

what the doctor ordered"!

Antiques/decor

Economical rates

Group events

Honeymoons

Luxury

Nature

Peaceful getaway

Romantic escape

Weddings
Amenities
Guest Room:

Air conditioning

Alarm clock

Board games

Ceiling fans

Coffee/Tea facilities

DVD Player

In-room internet

Hairdryer

Radio

Satellite/Cable TV

TV
On Site:

Copier

Fax Machine

Fireplace

Library

Piano

Private entrance

Telephone

VCR

Videos
Other Amenities:

outside hot shower

guest bicycles, sand chairs, beach towels
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Beds
1 Queen
1 Twin
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$220
The Empire is a large room furnished with a beautiful antique queen half-tester bed. The room features a two-level private bath, with a shower and a lovely day bed for that extra guest or just sleeping two more comfortably. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to keep your wine chilled ready for one of Cape May’s many great BYOB restaurants.
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Beds
1 King
1 Twin
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$220
The Renaissance is a very large, beautiful room located in the front of the house facing Cape May's popular promenade, Columbia Avenue. This room features a sitting area with a day bed that can convert into a sleeping area for 2 more guests. The room is decorated with Renaissance furniture, has a roomy king-size bed and a private bath with a shower. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to keep your wine chilled ready for one of Cape May’s many great BYOB restaurants.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $200/$99
Go back in time in our beautiful, bright and breezy Country Victorian Room with its claw-foot iron soaking tub that will complete your quest for relaxation. The queen-size white iron bed is perfect resting place and our wicker settee provides a wonderful place to finish that novel. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to store your restaurant leftovers.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$200
The East Lake is one of our Inn’s midsized rooms. The handsome room overlooks our garden and Columbia Avenue for added scenery. It also features a cozy sitting area, a queen-size bed and is furnished in the Eastlake tradition, with private bathroom and shower. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to store champagne for the perfect touch at the end of a wonderful evening.
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Beds
1 Queen
1 Twin
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$220
The Cape Outlook is a bright and spacious room in the front of the Inn. This beautiful room overlooks Columbia Avenue and is very private on the third floor. A day bed can be used for an extra guest or just a great resting place. This room has a private bath with a large shower making it a perfectly relaxing destination after another great day exploring Cape May’s historic seaside sites. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to store your restaurant leftovers.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$200
The Sweet Victorian Room overlooks the enchanted garden. It includes a comfortable queen-size bed, a quaint sitting area and private bath. This beautifully furnished room is perfectly designed for a restful night sleep. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player and free internet, access to our pantry for a late night tea or to store champagne for the perfect touch at the end of a wonderful evening.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$200
The Turn of the Century is a medium room with a private bath tub and shower. A beautiful antique mahogany Renaissance bed and sitting area make this a beautiful choice. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to keep your wine chilled ready for one of Cape May’s many great BYOB restaurants
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$220
The Harrison Cottage is large room with a sitting area and a queen-size bed, furnished in an East Lake style. This private room in the back of the house is close to our Inn's pantry. This room makes you feel at home and overlooks our enchanted garden. All of our rooms have a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea or to store champagne for the perfect touch at the end of a wonderful evening.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $99/$180
The Wicker Garden is located directly off our own beautiful private garden. With its own private entrance and porch charmingly decorated with wicker furniture, it offers you a relaxing view of the garden and fountain. The wicker queen-size bed entices you to a wonderful night's sleep. This cozy room also has its own bath with a shower and comes with a refrigerator to keep your wine chilled ready for one of Cape May’s many great BYOB restaurants. All of our rooms include a TV, DVD player, free internet and access to our pantry for a late night tea.
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: 2:00 pm Check out: 11:00 am
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Minimum stay: Minimum stays may be required in season and for certain events.
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Deposit amount required: A 50% deposit is required for confirmed reservations, balance due at check-in.
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Cancellations: If reservation is cancelled, the deposit (less a 20.00 processing fee) is refundable if we are able to re-rent the room for the entire length of the reservation.
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Open all year round: N
General Policies
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Smoking allowed: Limited
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Guest pets allowed: No
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Drinking allowed: Yes
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Drinks available: N
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Children allowed: well behaved children 8 years and older
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Suitable for children: Limited
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Childcare provided: No
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Breakfast
Type: Buffet
Time Served: 8:30-9:30
Serving location: on the veranda, Spring through Fall, Dining Room
Complimentary Perks

Afternoon Tea
Signature Dish
Peach French Toast
This wonderful breakfast entree can also be made with strawberries, blueberries, or apples.
Special meal options

Low fat

Restrictive

Vegetarian
Additional food services

Guest kitchen, with refrigerator,

microwave, coffee, tea, hot chocolate
Recipes
Breakfast-Brunch
Peach French Toast
Serves: 10
Prep time: 15 minutes -
Location Type

National Historic District

One block to the beach

Seashore Resort

Two blocks to the pedestrian shopping area

Oceanside
City
Atlantic City
Distance to city: 40 miles
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Directions to property:
FROM THE NORTH: Take the Garden State Parkway to the end. Follow signs over the Canal Bridge and continue straight on Lafayette Street to 1st traffic light.Turn left onto Madison Street. Go 3 blocks and turn right onto Columbia Ave. at the Water Tower.Proceed 5 blocks to the War Memorial Monument. The Summer Cottage is on your right.
Airport
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) 45 miles
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

Cape May Lighthouse

Bird Observatory

Trolley Tours

Deep Sea Fishing

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Horse and Carriage Rides

Performing Theater

Religious Services

Vineyard

Winery

Zoo

Bicycle rental

Bicycles

Bird watching

Boating

Fishing

Golfing

Hiking trails

Kayaking

Sailing

Shopping

Sight-seeing

Swimming

Tennis courts

Video Arcade

Water sports
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BEAUTIFUL PLACE - DON'T CHANGE A THING
- Stayed on: 12 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 1/19/2012
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About the reviewer

Between 45-55 years old

Frequently stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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We recently stayed at the lovely Summer Cottage Inn. I must say that everything was excellent. I especialy enjoyed the fabulous breakfast. The rooms were decorated beautifully and very comfortable. I can't wait to return in the Spring for the Easter Holiday.
Nice stay at Summer Cottage Inn
- Stayed on: 12 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 1/6/2012
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs twice a year

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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This is a very nice Inn. Quiet, private and clean. The nicest thing about our stay there (among other nice things) was the fact that the owner was not on the premises. I've stayed at other B&Bs and owners living on premises can sometimes make you feel uncomfortably self-conscious (even if they do not mean to!). I would choose to stay here again for that reason alone! There were however other very pleasant things about this Inn. I have no hesitation about recommending it to others.
Mini Christmas Vacation
- Stayed on: 12 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 12/12/2011
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55+ years old

Almost never stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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We had the inn to ourselves and it was wonderful for us. Breakfast was prepared as if all rooms were filled.....it was delicious.
Summer Cottage Inn
- Stayed on: 12 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 12/7/2011
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Between 26-35 years old

Almost never stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in budget lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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It was a nice stay. The cottage is well maintained and the breakfast was pretty good. Please note they DO NOT provide parking. The heating in our room (third floor) was not so great, but they put a space heater to make up for the draft. All in all a very nice place.
Cozy B&B
- Stayed on: 11 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 11/27/2011
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Frequently stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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- Services
- Value
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Summer Cottage was beautifully decorated for the holidays with the warmth of a fire and gracious service. We enjoyed our stay and a wonderful breakfast. We will definitely come back.
- Innkeeper(s)Donna Zlocki
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- Address 613 Columbia Ave
Cape May, NJ , USA
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Summer Cottage Inn
Phone: +1-609-884-4948
Toll-free: +1-866-392-5600
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Here are some suggested topics to discuss to ensure you have the ideal getaway:

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