The fall season has arrived along with fall migration! The whole town is in full Autumn splendor!
The fall season has arrived along with fall migration! The whole town is in full Autumn splendor!
Welcome to the historic Joseph Hall Cottage - circa 1868
Welcome to the historic Joseph Hall Cottage - circa 1868
The main foyer — original Victorian wallpaper, a carved walnut fireplace, herringbone hardwood floors, and stained glass entry doors. This is the room that tells you exactly where you are.
The main foyer — original Victorian wallpaper, a carved walnut fireplace, herringbone hardwood floors, and stained glass entry doors. This is the room that tells you exactly where you are.
The main living room — an original cast iron fireplace with gold inlay, green velvet sofa, and a gilded mirror that catches the original stained glass window perfectly. Some combinations just work.
The main living room — an original cast iron fireplace with gold inlay, green velvet sofa, and a gilded mirror that catches the original stained glass window perfectly. Some combinations just work.
A fully renovated kitchen with granite island, professional appliances, and plenty of room for the whole group to gather. Open to the sitting area so no one misses the conversation.
A fully renovated kitchen with granite island, professional appliances, and plenty of room for the whole group to gather. Open to the sitting area so no one misses the conversation.
The private rear patio — teak seating, outdoor dining for the full group, and a gas grill tucked in the garden. Fully fenced and completely yours for the stay
The private rear patio — teak seating, outdoor dining for the full group, and a gas grill tucked in the garden. Fully fenced and completely yours for the stay
The open-concept kitchen flows into a cozy breakfast and sitting area—perfect for morning coffee, casual meals, or keeping the cook company.
The open-concept kitchen flows into a cozy breakfast and sitting area—perfect for morning coffee, casual meals, or keeping the cook company.
Gather around the dining table for meals, celebrations, and evenings together.
Gather around the dining table for meals, celebrations, and evenings together.
Elegant dining room with seating for 10 beneath the original crystal chandelier.
Elegant dining room with seating for 10 beneath the original crystal chandelier.
The primary suite — a king bed, crystal chandelier, hardwood floors, and an en suite bath. The floral drapes and lace sheers are a nice nod to the Victorian bones of the house.
The primary suite — a king bed, crystal chandelier, hardwood floors, and an en suite bath. The floral drapes and lace sheers are a nice nod to the Victorian bones of the house.
The primary en suite — double mahogany vanity, granite counters, brass fixtures, and a green glass tile backsplash. A proper bathroom for a proper Cape May summer.
The primary en suite — double mahogany vanity, granite counters, brass fixtures, and a green glass tile backsplash. A proper bathroom for a proper Cape May summer.
The second king bedroom on the second floor — a crystal chandelier, hardwood floors, and a palette that feels exactly right for a Cape May summer.
The second king bedroom on the second floor — a crystal chandelier, hardwood floors, and a palette that feels exactly right for a Cape May summer.
A queen bedroom on the second floor with original hardwood floors, a bay window dressed in lace, and that particular quiet that only old houses have.
A queen bedroom on the second floor with original hardwood floors, a bay window dressed in lace, and that particular quiet that only old houses have.
Second floor full bath — mahogany vanity, brass fixtures, and built-in linen shelves stocked with fresh towels. The details here are as considered as anywhere else in the house.
Second floor full bath — mahogany vanity, brass fixtures, and built-in linen shelves stocked with fresh towels. The details here are as considered as anywhere else in the house.
The full bath on the second floor — generous proportions, a Persian runner, and a shower curtain that holds its own in a house full of good taste.
The full bath on the second floor — generous proportions, a Persian runner, and a shower curtain that holds its own in a house full of good taste.
The second floor landing — original hardwood floors, walnut staircase, and a framed photo of the cottage as it looked in 1974. Some things haven’t changed a bit.
The second floor landing — original hardwood floors, walnut staircase, and a framed photo of the cottage as it looked in 1974. Some things haven’t changed a bit.
The third floor queen bedroom — vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and an Alphonse Mucha print that looks like it’s always lived here.
The third floor queen bedroom — vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and an Alphonse Mucha print that looks like it’s always lived here.
Another angle of the same room — golden light, original hardwood floors, and enough space for everyone to be comfortable up under the eaves.
Another angle of the same room — golden light, original hardwood floors, and enough space for everyone to be comfortable up under the eaves.
The third floor twin bedroom — tucked under the eaves with a crystal chandelier, original hardwood floors, and arched windows that look out into the treetops.
The third floor twin bedroom — tucked under the eaves with a crystal chandelier, original hardwood floors, and arched windows that look out into the treetops.
The other end of the same room — a writing desk, a reading chair, and a Gothic arch window that stops everyone who sees it. Plenty of space to spread out up here.
The other end of the same room — a writing desk, a reading chair, and a Gothic arch window that stops everyone who sees it. Plenty of space to spread out up here.
The third floor full bath — a clawfoot tub, original hardwood floors, and lavender walls under a vaulted ceiling. This one might be hard to leave.
The third floor full bath — a clawfoot tub, original hardwood floors, and lavender walls under a vaulted ceiling. This one might be hard to leave.
parking for multiple cars is a rare amenity in Cape May
parking for multiple cars is a rare amenity in Cape May