Dreams Come True Cottage - Villas
Dreams Come True Cottage - Villas
387 steps to the beach! ~ We love pets! ~ No taxes! ~ Linens included!
10 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1546 Sqft
4.52•Fantastic
33 reviewsWonderful Host
Wonderful Houfy hosts are recognized as the best hosts in hospitality.The wonderful Houfy program rewards Houfy's top-rated and most experienced hosts.
Pets are allowed
Failure to disclose pets and pay pet fee will result in immediate eviction.
Response rate & time
This host responds to 33% of inquiries in within 48 hours
Book Direct and Save
Save on service fees by booking direct on Houfy.
Dreams Come True Cottage:
~ 387 steps from the beach
~ Pet-friendly property and beach
~ Family-friendly home and neighborhood
~ Tax-free rental
~ Automatic property-damage waiver coverage
~ All Linens included
~ Complimentary beach towels
The Amenities:
~ Well-stocked coffee/tea bar
~ Beach chairs and toys, kiddie pool
~ Yard games, a hammock, and tiki torches
~ Solo Stove Mesa XL firepit
~ Luxury indoor and outdoor seating
~ For children - Portable/foldable crib, booster seat high chair, play table/chairs, wooden train set, games, extensive children’s book library
~ Fully stocked kitchen, spice rack, basic pantry items, paper and plastic products
Soaps, shampoo, blow dryer, laundry, and dish detergents
~ For furry family members - Privacy-fenced back yard, pet bowls, brush, shampoo, poo bags, leash, treats, and a hose/kiddie pool for easy cleanup
Dreams Come True (DCT) Cottage is a fully updated and renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod-style home only 387 steps away from the sand. Located in quiet and friendly Cape May Beach, NJ (sometimes referred to as the Villas, NJ or Lower Township), DCT is family and pet-friendly. No beach tags are needed and dogs are allowed on the beach all year (unlike the oceanside that requires tags and prohibits dogs except in the winter). Clean beaches are an important ecosystem for horseshoe crab migration. A visit to Cape May County, NJ will allow you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with loved ones and friends. At the same time, you will be only six miles from historic and exciting Cape May City and the ocean beaches.
-------------------------------
OUR ADDRESS: Look us up! Find us! We are located at 414 Fern Road, Villas (Cape May Beach), NJ
WE ARE TAX-FREE: Booking our property is TAX-FREE! A change in NJ tax law in August 2019 exempts guests from paying sales and room tax (11.625% in our location) at some properties in certain circumstances. Dreams Come True Cottage is fortunate to be a TAX-FREE property, automatically saving you nearly 12% on your vacation over other properties.
PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER - When you book a stay with us, you are automatically covered by up to $250 in accidental property damage. It is a waiver that we include in the cost of every reservation. Please read the rental agreement carefully to understand how our Property Damage Waiver and Refundable Security Deposit can provide peace of mind.
TRAVELERS INSURANCE: As we always remind our guests, if you havent chosen to do so, please consider purchasing travelers insurance. We would not want you to lose out on your vacation costs due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure your policy covers you for the issues that concern you the most (You can purchase travelers insurance from many locations. It is not required to be purchased through this site).
---------------------------------
THE TOUR:
First Floor -
The house is more than 1500 square feet. As you enter the home, you will see luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. The first room is the living room, with seating, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. This is a great quiet place to curl up with a book from our small book collection in the central A/C when you want some alone time while everyone else heads to the beach.
The back of the house hosts a warm and updated kitchen. There is an island with three bar stools for a quick meal and just about everything needed is included. There is a stacked washer/dryer and plenty of storage in the pantry. Electric glass top stove, dishwasher, standard oven/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, and small appliances such as coffee maker and toaster.
Through the kitchen, you will enter the three-season room. A dining table that seats 6-8 provides a way to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the weather. Large screened windows and two doors lead to the fenced backyard. There is a 2nd gas fireplace in this room, which will let you enjoy meals and time with family and friends outdoors even when its cold outside (there is no A/C in the 3-season room, but the walls are screened, and include a ceiling fan).
Down the hallway on the first floor is the largest of the two full bathrooms. It has a large walk-in shower (no bathtub). There are two bedrooms to finish off the first floor, one with a full (double) bed and one with a queen bed. Both rooms include storage in dressers and/or closets. One bedroom includes a small secretary desk and chair.
Second Floor -
Upstairs you can create your own Primary Suite or open up the space for all your guests. The entire floor is brightly lit with natural light and has hardwood floors.
The Primary bedroom is large and beautifully furnished with a queen-sized bed, dressers, side tables, and other storage.
There is a smaller full bathroom. This includes a shower/tub combination, tucked under a dormer.
Finally, the Family Room (or use it as a fourth bedroom) is expansive and includes a sectional sofa, a bar and bar stools, a 65 large screen smart television, and board games for guests to enjoy. There is plenty of room to bring an air mattress to use this room for extra sleeping space for our capacity of 10 guests. Out the back of the family room, you will enjoy a rooftop deck, often shaded by the large trees in the neighborhood, offering seating for several to enjoy.
Outside -
The front yard is the classic beach yard - stones and crushed sea shells. Parking is available for up to two cars in the driveway and three more cars on the street in front of the house.
The shaded backyard is private and includes a storage box that houses beach chairs, toys, and games. The fully fenced yard will keep your dog and/or children safe. A picnic table and outdoor chairs provide even more summer fun seating.
With a FRIDAY changeover day in the summer months, you can get a jump ahead of beach traffic and enjoy more time on vacation. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am so our housekeeping and maintenance staff can ready the rental for every guest.
We hope you plan your next vacation with us.
Please note that in addition to accepting the terms of our listing at the time of booking, guests will be forwarded an email with a link to digitally sign our rental agreement and upload a copy of the primary guests government-issued photo ID with address (e.g. drivers license). This helps protect our guests and us from fraudulent identity theft.
~ 387 steps from the beach
~ Pet-friendly property and beach
~ Family-friendly home and neighborhood
~ Tax-free rental
~ Automatic property-damage waiver coverage
~ All Linens included
~ Complimentary beach towels
The Amenities:
~ Well-stocked coffee/tea bar
~ Beach chairs and toys, kiddie pool
~ Yard games, a hammock, and tiki torches
~ Solo Stove Mesa XL firepit
~ Luxury indoor and outdoor seating
~ For children - Portable/foldable crib, booster seat high chair, play table/chairs, wooden train set, games, extensive children’s book library
~ Fully stocked kitchen, spice rack, basic pantry items, paper and plastic products
Soaps, shampoo, blow dryer, laundry, and dish detergents
~ For furry family members - Privacy-fenced back yard, pet bowls, brush, shampoo, poo bags, leash, treats, and a hose/kiddie pool for easy cleanup
Dreams Come True (DCT) Cottage is a fully updated and renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod-style home only 387 steps away from the sand. Located in quiet and friendly Cape May Beach, NJ (sometimes referred to as the Villas, NJ or Lower Township), DCT is family and pet-friendly. No beach tags are needed and dogs are allowed on the beach all year (unlike the oceanside that requires tags and prohibits dogs except in the winter). Clean beaches are an important ecosystem for horseshoe crab migration. A visit to Cape May County, NJ will allow you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with loved ones and friends. At the same time, you will be only six miles from historic and exciting Cape May City and the ocean beaches.
-------------------------------
OUR ADDRESS: Look us up! Find us! We are located at 414 Fern Road, Villas (Cape May Beach), NJ
WE ARE TAX-FREE: Booking our property is TAX-FREE! A change in NJ tax law in August 2019 exempts guests from paying sales and room tax (11.625% in our location) at some properties in certain circumstances. Dreams Come True Cottage is fortunate to be a TAX-FREE property, automatically saving you nearly 12% on your vacation over other properties.
PROPERTY DAMAGE WAIVER - When you book a stay with us, you are automatically covered by up to $250 in accidental property damage. It is a waiver that we include in the cost of every reservation. Please read the rental agreement carefully to understand how our Property Damage Waiver and Refundable Security Deposit can provide peace of mind.
TRAVELERS INSURANCE: As we always remind our guests, if you havent chosen to do so, please consider purchasing travelers insurance. We would not want you to lose out on your vacation costs due to unforeseen circumstances. Make sure your policy covers you for the issues that concern you the most (You can purchase travelers insurance from many locations. It is not required to be purchased through this site).
---------------------------------
THE TOUR:
First Floor -
The house is more than 1500 square feet. As you enter the home, you will see luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. The first room is the living room, with seating, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. This is a great quiet place to curl up with a book from our small book collection in the central A/C when you want some alone time while everyone else heads to the beach.
The back of the house hosts a warm and updated kitchen. There is an island with three bar stools for a quick meal and just about everything needed is included. There is a stacked washer/dryer and plenty of storage in the pantry. Electric glass top stove, dishwasher, standard oven/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, and small appliances such as coffee maker and toaster.
Through the kitchen, you will enter the three-season room. A dining table that seats 6-8 provides a way to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the weather. Large screened windows and two doors lead to the fenced backyard. There is a 2nd gas fireplace in this room, which will let you enjoy meals and time with family and friends outdoors even when its cold outside (there is no A/C in the 3-season room, but the walls are screened, and include a ceiling fan).
Down the hallway on the first floor is the largest of the two full bathrooms. It has a large walk-in shower (no bathtub). There are two bedrooms to finish off the first floor, one with a full (double) bed and one with a queen bed. Both rooms include storage in dressers and/or closets. One bedroom includes a small secretary desk and chair.
Second Floor -
Upstairs you can create your own Primary Suite or open up the space for all your guests. The entire floor is brightly lit with natural light and has hardwood floors.
The Primary bedroom is large and beautifully furnished with a queen-sized bed, dressers, side tables, and other storage.
There is a smaller full bathroom. This includes a shower/tub combination, tucked under a dormer.
Finally, the Family Room (or use it as a fourth bedroom) is expansive and includes a sectional sofa, a bar and bar stools, a 65 large screen smart television, and board games for guests to enjoy. There is plenty of room to bring an air mattress to use this room for extra sleeping space for our capacity of 10 guests. Out the back of the family room, you will enjoy a rooftop deck, often shaded by the large trees in the neighborhood, offering seating for several to enjoy.
Outside -
The front yard is the classic beach yard - stones and crushed sea shells. Parking is available for up to two cars in the driveway and three more cars on the street in front of the house.
The shaded backyard is private and includes a storage box that houses beach chairs, toys, and games. The fully fenced yard will keep your dog and/or children safe. A picnic table and outdoor chairs provide even more summer fun seating.
With a FRIDAY changeover day in the summer months, you can get a jump ahead of beach traffic and enjoy more time on vacation. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am so our housekeeping and maintenance staff can ready the rental for every guest.
We hope you plan your next vacation with us.
Please note that in addition to accepting the terms of our listing at the time of booking, guests will be forwarded an email with a link to digitally sign our rental agreement and upload a copy of the primary guests government-issued photo ID with address (e.g. drivers license). This helps protect our guests and us from fraudulent identity theft.
Sleeping Configuration
Bedroom 1 - 1st floor - front
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2 - First floor - rear
1 double bed
Primary Bedroom - 2nd floor
1 queen bed
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Desk
Desk Chair
Smart TV
Nearby activities
Fishing Charters
Surfing
Water skiing
Jet skiing
Golf
Miniature Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Suitability
Child friendly
This is a family friendly neighborhood on a quiet street. The home includes a fully fenced back yard. Large basket of Thomas the Tank Engine train set included for children; family-friendly board and card games. Children's books.
Children's books and toys
Crib/Pack 'n Play
No events allowed
Small events or gatherings are considered if pre-approved. Some additional fees may apply.
No smoking allowed
No smoking permitted on the property. Evidence of smoking inside or outside the house will result in immediate eviction and may result in additional cleaning fees of at least $100.
Parking Included
One parking spot in the driveway and street parking is possible for two cars immediately in front of the house. Please do not park in front of neighbors' homes.
Meet The Host
Tina
Owner
Wife, mother, mormor, and anything else that needs to get done.
Vacation Rental owner and manager in Cape May Beach, NJ, USA (www.HouFY.com/3204) and Hegins, PA, USA (www.HouFY.com/6515
Currently, a full-time RVer, traveling North America. Visit us at www.TimeTravelsAndTribulations.com.
With more than 25 years of experience as a landlord and vacation rental owner, Tina, and her husband Andrew, have the experience and interest in making your vacation a wonderful one.
Vacation Rental owner and manager in Cape May Beach, NJ, USA (www.HouFY.com/3204) and Hegins, PA, USA (www.HouFY.com/6515
Currently, a full-time RVer, traveling North America. Visit us at www.TimeTravelsAndTribulations.com.
With more than 25 years of experience as a landlord and vacation rental owner, Tina, and her husband Andrew, have the experience and interest in making your vacation a wonderful one.
Read more
Member since: April 2018
Speaks: English
Response rate: 33%
Response time: within 48 hours
Check in
Check out
Guests
1 guest
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
Pets
Apply
Report this listing
Exact location provided after booking.
Other Listings by Tina (1)
Collections
Cape May Beach/Villas, NJ, USA is a wonderful all-season vacation destination. Over the years, we've
Planning a trip to Cape May County, NJ, USA? If so, we would like to share some important information
Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - Flexible
- Check-in after 4:00 pm
- Check-in and check-out times are flexible as long as there are no adjacent reservations to yours. Please reach out to us if you would like to check-in earlier than 4:00 pm or check-out later 11:00 am.
- Please inform us of any problems or concerns upon arrival, so we can work to address these immediately
- In the days prior to your arrival, you will receive welcome information, a check-in letter, and other helpful information. We also welcome any questions you have to help prepare for and enjoy your stay.
Read more
Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 10
House Rules
All rules are outlined in our Rental Agreement included online with this listing. Please read the rental agreement carefully.
Payment Policy
Personal checks, wire transfers, Paypal, Venmo, and Visa are accepted.
Refundable Damage Deposit
Security deposit held for damage and additional cleaning costs incurred by owner. If you treat our home like your own and return it to us in the condition it was left for you, your full security deposit will be returned to you within 15 days (and usually within days - just long enough for our housekeeping staff to ready it for our next guests). Please consider choosing fee-free payment methods such as personal check, Venmo (tina-schmidt-8) pr Paypal Friends and Family (tinakschmidt@gmail.com) to help us keep our rates/costs lower. Security deposit does not need to be paid at time of reservation and guests are advised that when paid via credit card, the deposit held is reduced by approximately 3% due to credit card fees (therefore, the maximum security deposit refund will reflect a 3% reduction).
Read more
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date will be refunded (less credit card processing fees and $50 administrative fee) as long as the property is successfully re-rented for the length of the reservation. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, or that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment. Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund. Travel insurance is not required, but is recommended to all guests to protect against cancellation costs.
Read more
Nearby Listings
1 of 3
Explore more vacation rentals around Villas
Show more
houfyProtect revolutionizes your travel experience by removing the need for damage deposits, ensuring a smoother booking process. This innovative approach guarantees a hassle-free journey, making your trips more enjoyable and worry-free. Learn more here
Houfy Connect enhances your travel experience by providing access to a wider range of professionally managed properties through our software partners. This seamless integration ensures you have more choices and real-time availability, making your booking process smoother and more enjoyable. A Houfy Connect charge is applied to cover the essential costs of offering this integrated listings. Learn more here