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Windward House
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  • Inn Details

    Inside the modest exterior lies a gem of a restored inn with spacious airy rooms, exceptional period furnishings and some of Cape May's finest stained glass. Association of Historic Inns calls us "The loveliest and most authentically decorated of all the houses we visited." This gracious Edwardian seaside inn has a tradition of hospitality and comfort. Its unbeatable location, in the prime historic district, is 1/2 block to beaches and shopping areas and close to many restaurants and tour sites. Enjoying winter time coziness by the fire or summer sun and shade porches, you can recapture the romance and gentleness of a bygone era.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Outgoing, personable, gracious, meticulous, pays attention to detail, gives vintage fashion shows and Victoriana talks, likes antiques, nostalgia, history, travel, sailing, skiing; preservationist, environmentalist.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Beach Chairs

    • Off Street Parking by permit

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  • Renaissance

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$180

    Beautiful stained glass doors reveal an exquisite Renaissance bed set.

    Edwardian

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$225

    Stained glass over French doors, cool comfort amid period antiques.

    Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$235

    Window seat under curved glass, French doors to porch.

    Eastlake

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$220

    Spacious comfortable lounging, marble topped tables, ocean peaks.

    Rococo

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$225

    Airy Master bedroom, spectacular vintage bed and large bathroom.

    Empire

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$210

    Ocean views, large bathroom, near sunporch with sea breezes.

    Wicker

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$205

    Suite in wicker and white lace, near ocean view sundeck.

    Summer Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$185

    Compact and cozy, small sitting room and private entrance.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 1 - 9 PM    Check out: 10 AM

    • Deposit amount required: 50% of stay required

    • Cancellations: With 21 days notice, deposit refunded less $20.00 bookkeeping charge, after 21 days, refund made if entire reservation refilled - less $20.00, 72 hours notice - no refund.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Yes

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Off season

    • please inquire

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Gourmet

    • Serving location:

    Signature Dish

    Corn Pudding
    Adapted from dish served at Mrs. Crockett's on Tangier Island, VA, during family sailing days on the Chesapeake Bay, wonderful dish for any meal. Sometimes available for breakfast.

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  • Location Type

    City

    • Philadelphia

    • Distance to city: 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take the Garden State Parkway to the Southern end at Cape May, where it becomes Lafayette Street which deadends at Jackson Street (Collier's Liquor Store is right in front).Turn left, drive through the mall and Windward House is 1/2 block further on the right.

    Airport

    • Atlantic City International

    • Directions to property:
      Atlantic City International

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Just Lovely

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Spent one evening there but wish it could have been more. The home, service and food was just wonderful. There really is nothing more to say. Would love to stay there again and again.

    Our yearly Fall getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Awesome place to stay in Cape May. Mrs. Miller, innkeeper, goes above and beyond to serve our needs and assure we are happy and comfortable in her beautiful Victorian Inn. We stay at the Winward House every year and would never consider staying anywhere else. Brenda

    We had a great time

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I recently stayed at the Windward house Bed and Breakfast. We had a wonderful time. The house is just beautiful. The breakfasts were great and very creative. We enjoyed getting to know the other guests and spent a lot of time on the front porch, very comfortably, with the guest, late into the evening. The room was very private, fresh and immaculate. We were pleasantly surprised when we returned from breakfast to have our room already attended to by the staff. The staff and owners were very cordial and gracious and made you feel very welcome. The location was great and within walking distance to most of what Cape May has to offer. We would certainly return.

    Windward House - a good place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is an excellent place to stay. Be sure to stay in one of the rooms with access to the 2nd floor porch!

    Wonderful Weekend

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The photos on the web site do not do the Windward House justice. The place is very clean, PERFECTLY located, everything within walking distance, beach is 1/2 block away. Breakfast was wonderful with a hot casserole or french toast, fresh fruit, pastry, homemade granola, etc. The front porch is the best part -- large area, comfortable seats, perfect for sipping that glass of wine and watching the world go by.

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