Inn Details
The ABBEY is a seven guest room restored gothic revival villa one block from the beach and two blocks from the newly restored walking mall. Located in the heart of the historic landmark city of Cape May, the ABBEY offers all rooms with private baths, small refrigerators, window a/c and/or overhead fans, sand chairs in season and onsite parking. Beach passes provided courtesy of the owner. All rooms furnished with period Victorian antiques. Full breakfast buffet is offered in the dining room. The wraparound veranda is available for outside dining in season. Afernoon tea is served.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Beachside
- Island
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Philadelphia, NJ (98 miles South)
- Directions to property:
Cape May is located at the end of the Garden State Expressway and at the Ea stern Terminal of the Cape May-Lewes ferry (across Delaware Bay) - Directions from airport:
Atlantic city 38 miles north - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- There are 14 guest accommodations (14 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 275.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Ceiling fans | Desk |
| Fridge | |
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| On Site | |
| Amenities Basket | BBQ grill |
| Board games | DVD Player |
| Fax Machine | Fireplace |
| Library | Telephone |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Relaxed unobtrusive atmosphere | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 0830 &0930
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining room, Veranda in season, Dining Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Home baked teatime treats, Afternoon tea
- Special meals available: Hearty, home cooked
- Our signature dish is Cheese Strada
Layers of cream cheese cubed crusted bread 1/2 & 1/2, pure maple syrup, whole eggs. Refrigerate over
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2,3,4 night weekend minimums depending upon time of year.)
- Smoking is allowed outside only (veranda)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (12 years and up)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (1 day on 2 days, 2 days on 3 days, 3 on 5,3 on 7)
- Closed: January through March
- Check in time is 2:00 - 10:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
Cancel anytime. Room must be rebooked entire length of stay. Deposit refund less $20 handling charge. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:| | 10% | Length of Stay | Minimum stay: 7 days |
| | 20% | MID-week DISCNT | |
| | | see website for current rates/specials | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Jay and Marianne Schatz
Art history, antiques and people interest these two former chemists who abandoned marketing careers in 1977 and 1981 respectively for more control over their lives. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 4 cats on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Beach, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Cold Spring Village, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Canoeing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Music festivals, seafood festival, tulip festival footrace, victorian week., Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports
Cape May Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Cape May, New Jersey.