1604 New Jersey Avenue

This house is very close to the ocean. Around the corner and one block with an access point directly in front of you after you cross Beach Ave. The owner provides a ton of beach chairs (all in need of TLC) and a wagon if you need. The house itself is huge and there's enough space for a very large group of people. You are at the extreme east end so walking to restaurants is very limited. Almost everything is driving distance or a long bike ride. If you just want to be close to the ocean and don't care about anything else this place works. On the downside this place is like a frat house. Every wall is marked, the carpet is filthy (the owner stated it was steam cleaned before we got there but that's hard to believe given the condition of everything else), the dining room table is beat up, the chairs around it are mismatched and some are literally broken and unusable. There was a terrible odor that didn't go away for 3 days (owner said there have never been pets which is somehow more concerning). When we arrived ants were an issue. There were ant traps everywhere and half of them were overflowing with dead ants. Nobody had cleaned so there were crumbs on the counters and hair and toothpaste on the bathroom sinks and used hygiene products in the bathroom garbage. The large living room has one couch that had visible stains covering it from end to end. The other couches had super old covers that weren't exactly inviting or comfortable. There's a gas grill, great. The igniter doesn't work and the lighter in the house doesn't work either. The place just feels like an afterthought. There's a bush in front of the house that blocks the walkway and forces you to walk in the yard, hence most likely why the carpets are so dirty. But nobody had cut it back because there's just no general upkeep. For the cost it's absurd compared to places around it. We've been going to Cape May for almost 30 years and will continue doing so but elsewhere. Coastline Realty is great. Nothing but quick responses and attempts to help when possible.

M. L. V from Forty Fort, PA - Posted: 9/14/2026

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your kind words about our team at Coastline Realty. From previous our communications (and this feedback) we are aware that the condition and cleanliness of the home did not meet expectations and impacted your long-standing Cape May vacation tradition. Because each vacation rental is maintained and managed by its individual owner, honest guest feedback is vital. We take your experience very seriously and have already shared your specific concerns directly with the homeowner. We are actively working with them to recommend remedies, repairs, and updates to their maintenance and cleaning protocols to ensure these issues are permanently resolved for future guests. We truly appreciate your understanding of our role as the booking agency, and we hope to have the opportunity to help you find the perfect property for your next visit to the shore.

Coastline Realty staff

Posted: 9/18/2026