Summer Cottage Inn

613 Columbia Ave
Cape May New Jersey
USA

http://www.summercottageinn.com

Phone: +1-609-884-4948
Toll-free: +1-866-392-5600

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 235.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 30.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Board games
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • 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

Meals

  • A Buffet breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8:30-9:30
  • Breakfast is served in the on the veranda, Spring through Fall, Dining Room
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Guest kitchen, with refrigerator,, microwave, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Afternoon tea
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Peach French Toast
    This wonderful breakfast entree can also be made with strawberries, blueberries, or apples.

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Minimum stays may be required in season and for certain events.)
  • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (limited to our veranda)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (well behaved children 8 years and older)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (A 50% deposit is required for confirmed reservations, balance due at check-in.)
  • Check in time is 2:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
  • 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.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Historic Accomodations of Cape May (HACM)
    • Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
    • Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)
    • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • As we were told by our last guest, "just
  • what the doctor ordered"!
  • Antiques/decor
  • Peaceful getaway
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Italianate
  • Built in 1867
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Parking is not available

Location

  • Location is best described as: National Historic District, One block to the beach, Seashore Resort, Two blocks to the pedestrian shopping area, Oceanside
  • Nearest major city: Atlantic City, NJ (40 miles)
  • 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.
  • Nearest major airport: ACJ 45 miles
  • Meeting places:
    • Bus

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Donna Zlocki
  • The innkeepers speak: English

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports