Beaches, Cape May Zoo,Vineyards, Birding, Golf, Fishing, Antiquing, Water Sports
There is so much to see and do when staying at the Shell Bay Cottage! The pristine Stone Harbor, Avalon and Wildwood beaches, restaurants and shopping are minutes away. The Cottage is on a bay front street with public water access, the perfect spot to drop a kayak, boat or paddle board! The pier at the end of the street provides great opportunities for birding and crabbing. Within walking distance to 2 golf courses and historic Cape May is a quick 15-20 min drive away. Donât miss the Cape May County Zoo, which is 5 minutes down the road! This cozy beach cottage is the perfect affordable spot for your shore vacation no matter your interests! We are located near a main road, however, our .25 acre lot is completely fenced in and the backyard dining area has an additional privacy fence for evening dinners and firepit time!
Linens and towels not provided, as is standard for most Jersey shore rentals. Linens and towels can be rented here https://www.linenfairies.com. All TVs have Roku guest mode enabled to allow guests to stream their favorite apps. No Saturday check-ins due to cleaners schedule unless approved by owner on individual booking basis. Thank you for your understanding!
Our stay was amazing. We were right smack dab in the middle of everything! All the beaches, shopping, and the zoo. We had a fantastic time! Thank you!!!
This is our second stay and we love it here!! It is so cozy and comfortable, a perfect home away from home. Everything was great and we will be returning next year (hopefully). Great for a small family with lots of local activites. The owner was great about keeping in touch and providing all the details we needed for an uninterrupted and smooth stay. A beautiful little cottage that meets all your vacation needs!
My husband and I came down spur the moment after needing some time away from a recent family loss. We were very pleased with the location as it is so close to the Garden State Parkway and navigating to Stone Harbor Beach or Cape May. Cape May Courthouse restaurants are conveniently close by and even the most wonderful zoo. And a huge shout out to Jessica! She was so wonderful to respond to any questions or needs promptly.It was the perfect space for my husband and I. And the home had recently been remodeled and was very nicely done as you see in the pictures.We would definitely recommend this home and would stay there again.
We were in the area to visit with family and friends. Shell Bay cottage was a comfortable, cozy cottage in a good location. The host was extremely helpul and responsive. We would definitely stay there again!
What a beautiful home! The owner was very attentive and checked on us by text. The home was very clean and had every appliance we needed. We appreciated the coffee and creamer provided.It was close to the yacht club where we went for a wedding. What a gorgeous town. Just book it. It was perfect. We enjoyed our coffee outside one morning too. If we are every back in the area we will book again.
We loved it here! Our son felt right at home. It was a cute comfy beach vibe just a car ride away from so much yet places to walk in town. Perfect for our sons first vacation
We had a great times staying here. The host was super communicative and one step ahead with all the info you needed for you stay. The house was adorable and we really loved all the little touches. We had a peaceful and relaxing stay and would definitely come bacj agaibmback again.
My family and I had a great time staying here! The place was very clean and exactly as described, and the check in process was super easy. Super convenient to the zoo and to grocery stores/shops in the area. Also was only about a 10 minute drive to the beach in Stone Harbor. We can't wait to go back!
My wife, toddler, and I had a great five-night stay at the Shell Bay Cottage. It was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable for us. The location is perfect if you want to explore different shore points - Cape May, Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, and Sea Isle City are all a very short drive away.
We really enjoyed our stay! The location of the house is great super close to Stone Harbor, Cape May and Wildwood. Jessica was great with responding to any questions we had!
Absolutely loved the location of this cute and clean cottage. Our family of 5 was able to enjoy beautiful sunsets and crabbing from the local dock, enjoy the sand and waves of Avalon, and the shopping and lighthouse at Cape May less than 20 minutes away.
Perfect place to stay for a family getaway to the Jersey shore!
We had such a comfortable and wonderful stay here! The space was surprisingly spacious with 5 adults and a toddler! It was also so clean and well-stocked. The location was great; everywhere we needed or wanted to go was 10 minutes or less away! Jessica was a lovely host and very communicative! Overall, a fabulous weekend here!
We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed this property. It is so clean and well stocked! The backyard area is amazing plus there is an outside shower. We loved the convenience of the washer and dryer in the home. Itâs comfortable and beautifully decorated in a shore house theme! We will definitely be back! Loved the location and atmosphere of the area!!
We loved our stay here at this adorable house! It was clean and had everything we needed. Jessica was very friendly and accommodating. I wish the beach was a little closer but the grocery store was 5 minutes away and there was a fishing pier down the street. It was nice to be able to go to Avalon, Stone Harbor and Wildwood all in one stay! We would definitely stay here again!
This was our first time to visit Stone Harbor and had no idea where to book a stay for our family. We made a great choice when we booked Shell Bay Cottage! There's always a bit of doubt when you arrive somewhere to stay sight unseen - will everything be as described? will the A/C work? will it look like the pix? No worries here! The cottage was excellant! No concerns or worries, no unexpected negative surprises! Everything worked great- including good water pressure and plenty of warm water for our family of 4 to shower one after the other! The bathroom is small, but definately adequate. My husband is a big guy (3-4X) he was fine in the bathroom space! A short 15 minute non-stressful drive to SH and we didn't need to break the bank for nice accomodations! So happy we found this place! And thank you Jessica for your attention to detail and keeping in touch!
The owners did a great job updating an older property. We were in town visiting family and this was very convenient to everything we wanted to do in Stone Harbor and Avalon. The outdoor shower is fantastic for post-beach! The kitchen is very nicely updated and there are plenty of thoughtful touches. The owners are fantastic about communication and give very clear info about the use of the property while youâre thereâmuch appreciated! Check-in and check-out was incredibly easy. The only drawback is the location, which they are very upfront about. The house is right next to the on and off ramps for the parkway so there is fairly constant noise from that. We travel with white noise machines and small fans, so we were able to sleep once we got used to it. The owners do provide earplugs in a welcome bag (along with a couple of detergent pods, new dish sponge, etc), so again they are very thoughtful!
My Husband and I have four year old boy/girl twins and have a shared love of the Jersey Shore! We met at the University of Delaware 14 years ago and now live in PA. We enjoy running, hiking, and renovating homes! No project too big or too small! We take pride in our work and hope that you enjoy your stay!
My husband and I purchased this property because we love the Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches and this street is perfect with its walkability to town and the bay access. We have four year old twins and wanted to give them the same love of the shore as we have!
Renovated in the Fall of 2020, this cottage has new floors throughout, a brand new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, kitchen nook and TV. It boasts a modern bathroom with a brand new tankless hot water heater and city water pressure, and a large family room for relaxing and unwinding, complete with washer and dryer. The master bedroom sports a king bed and a wall mounted TV, while the second bedroom has two twin beds. The family room couch provides additional sleeping space with a queen pullout. The cottage has a brand new mini split multi-zone heating and air conditioning units in the master, family room and main kitchen area. Outside you will enjoy an oversized yard with a beautiful outdoor eating space on the back patio. Donât miss your chance to shower under the stars with our brand new outdoor shower and deck. We take pride in providing you a clean, comfortable and relaxing vacation. Thank you for staying at Shell Bay Cottage!