SUMMER 2024, 1 week left: June 1-8 Bright and airy, 4 bedroom, 2 bath house. A block from the beach (8 tags included). Plenty of room for a family or large group. Spacious, open floor plan upstairs, 2 front porches (to hear the waves crashing and feel the cool ocean breeze); screened-in back porch, back deck & yard with outdoor shower. Family-friendly, quiet, a true hidden gem. Short bike ride or Uber to Cape May ;) Weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday) in summer (June to early September). Weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday) in summer (1st week of June to 2nd week of September). We designed this house to be your home away from home. Here's a bit more detail about what to expect. If you have questions, just ask! (You can also check out more photos on the 'gram at “knoxbeachhouse”.) LAYOUT: The house has an upside-down layout, with 4 bedrooms on the 1st floor and the kitchen, living room and dining room on the 2nd floor. There are two, brand-new full bathrooms; one on each floor. Downstairs has a bathtub and shower; upstairs has a shower only. See photos for floor plans. DOWNSTAIRS: 4 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom • Sleeps up to 9 comfortably • BR1 Queen, BR2 Queen, BR3 Full, BR4 Twin over Full bunk bed • Pack-and-play for a baby or toddler • Quilts, mattress pads and pillows are provided • Guests must bring sheets and towels, and extra blankets/throws, or you can rent them from Linen Ladies (they also have cribs, strollers, highchairs and more) • Stacked, full-size washer and dryer are in BR4, stocked with detergent pods, iron and ironing board and vacuum UPSTAIRS: Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, several large floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding-glass doors on both sides. Kitchen & Dining Room: • The kitchen is brand new, with all the things you'll need to whip up delicious meals (gas stove & range, microwave, coffee maker and grinder, toaster, blender, griddle, lobster pot, knives, mixing bowls, etc.) • There's also a folder of menus if you don't feel like cooking :) • The counter along the kitchen seats 5 and the dining room table seats 8-10 Living Room & Sitting Area: • The main area has a sectional couch, accent chair, coffee table and TV and seats 6-7 comfortably • Cable TV (Xfinity X1), Internet, phone and free WiFi included • The sitting area has a sleeper sofa (fits 2), coffee table and accent chair and is perfect for reading or playing games/doing puzzles (which are included as well!) OUTDOORS: One of our favorite things about this house is the abundance of outdoor space! • 1st floor, Front Porch: Chairs and benches to relax • 1st floor, Back Deck: Patio dining set that seats 7 comfortably, gas grill, outdoor shower (hot and cold), places to hang towels and bathing suits, yard, storage closet with beach chairs, beach cart, umbrella and beach toys • 2nd floor, Front Porch: This runs along the length of the kitchen/dining room, with a chaise lounge and lounge chairs. A lovely fabric awning provides cooling shade • 2nd floor, Back Porch: This is screened-in and runs along the length of the living room/sitting area; one side has chairs and a table to relax, and the other has a table and benches to dine al fresco ALSO INCLUDED: • 8 beach tags (children under 12 do not need beach tags in CMP) • Beach umbrella, beach cart and 6 beach chairs • Sand toys PLEASE NOTE: • Instead of keys, there is a digital keypad on the door; we send your personal code shortly before your stay. • Much of what you'll need is provided, including quilts, mattress pads and protectors, pillows, laundry & dishwasher detergent pods, hand and dish soap, cleaning & disinfectant supplies, coffee filters, propane and tools for the outdoor grill. • You’ll need to bring bed sheets & pillow cases, extra throw blankets, bath and beach towels & bathmats, dish towels, paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, tissues), bug spray & sunscreen. If you're interested in renting sheets and towels, there is a local business, Linen Ladies, that delivers to the house LARGE GROUPS: Looking for more space? Check out our other property, Knox A-Frame, right next door. To find the listing, either click on my profile photo, until you come to my profile page, or you can search online for "Cozy, modern A-frame, steps to the beach" The whole place is yours to enjoy :) We live in Philadelphia but are always available by phone, text or email if you have questions. There is also a Property Manager who is local and on call, and we have a network of contacts and resources to help if needed, who are all nearby. Cape May Point is at the very tip of southern New Jersey, surrounded by the ocean with nature sanctuaries and trails all around it. It’s a lovely place for a getaway at all times of year and the pace is perfect for families and all generations. It’s truly a unique and awe-inspiring place, filled with nature, birds, beautiful dunes and lovely people. Primarily residential off-season, there are a handful of “places” to visit, which keeps things pretty quiet :) There’s a Lighthouse (which you can climb) and small local museum next door, bird observatory, Post Office, and Fire Station. You can also take a 5-minute walk down to Sunset Beach for miniature golf, shops, and a bite or ice cream oceanside at The Grill. It’s a few minutes’ drive to Cape May by car (or Uber) or a lovely 20-minute bike ride down Sunset Blvd. Cape May proper has tons of restaurants and shops, miniature golf, arcades, bike and surrey rentals, a public library, museums, trolley tours, food tours, theaters, fishing and whale watching trips and more. Also reachable by car nearby, there are farm stands for fresh produce, Beach Plum farm (which has a restaurant, gift shop, nature trails and chickens/pigs for the kids to feed), breweries, wineries and distilleries, the Cape May Wetlands (great for birding, running, nature walks), the Cape May Zoo, Cape May National Golf Club, playhouses, movie theaters, and Historic Cold Spring Village, to name a few. By car: • 1.5 hours from Philadelphia • 2.5 hours from NYC • 2 hours from Wilmington • 3 hours from Baltimore If you're coming from southern DE, MD or DC, you can also take the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (which takes cars) and spend a lovely 1.5-hours of your journey having lunch and watching the ocean. Dolphins are often spotted and it's a relaxing way to ease in to your vacation! By public transportation: • From Philadelphia, there's a direct bus (313) to the Cape May welcome center. From there you can call an Uber for the 5-minute drive to the house. • From New York City, there is a Greyhound bus that goes to Atlantic City (Harrah's casino). Then take the bus from the AC Bus Terminal (552) to Cape May. From there you can call an Uber for the 5-minute drive to the house. CHECK-IN: 4 pm | CHECK-OUT: 11 am ACCESS: The front door has keyless entry. You'll be sent a code shortly before your arrival. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS. RENTAL PERIOD MINIMUMS: • Memorial Day to late September: Weekly (Saturday to Saturday) • Holidays: 2-4 nights • The rest of the year: 2 nights