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The Mainstay Inn

Cape May, New Jersey.

An elegant Victorian Inn within a lovely garden setting. The Inn and adjacent Cottage feature wide rocker-lined verandas and large rooms, which are lavishly and comfortably furnished.


Bed and Breakfast Description


Cape May, New Jersey bed and breakfast: The Mainstay Inn

Once an exclusive gambling club, the Mainstay is now an elegant Victorian Inn furnished in splendid antiques. Within a lovely garden setting, the Inn and adjacent Cottage feature wide rocker-lined verandas, and large, high-ceilinged rooms, which are lavishly, but comfortably furnished.

The Mainstay is a landmark within a National Historic Landmark town, and is but a short walk to restaurants, shops, theater, concerts, nature trails, and beaches. AAA, Mobil Guide, BBIANJ, Select Registry.

"I don’t believe I have ever seen a historic house so painstakingly and lovingly restored and preserved. Nor have I seen an Inn more inviting and attractive." -Richard Moe, President, National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Breakfast is served family style around the original walnut dining table from mid-September to mid-June. Strangers are no more after enjoying a Mainstay breakfast featuring great food and conversation. From mid-June to mid-September, a summer breakfast buffet is provided for indoor or veranda dining. Bathing suits and tennis clothes are okay too.

From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., daily hot or iced tea, homemade sweets, fresh fruit and tea sandwiches or specialty cheese spreads will refresh you after a fun day in old Cape May.



Area Attractions and Activities:

Cape May National Historic District, state park, lighthouse, nature center, tennis, golf, Ocean Beach, fine dining. Cape May Winery


Services:

12 A/C rooms, piano, 3 sitting rooms


Most Popular Rooms:

The rooms in the Inn and Cottage are popular for their fine antiques, their elegant Victorian style, and traditional B&B amenities. All have private bath, quiet A/C. Off street parking is provided with most rooms. All have lcd TV & wireless access.


Check In Instructions:

Guests arriving after 9pm, please call ahead at 609-884-8690 to make arrangements for self-check-in. Thanks.


Inn Information


Season: April-Janurary 1st
Rates: 195.00 - 360.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 12
With private baths: 12
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

  • Full breakfast (Sept-June)
  • 4-5 p.m. daily: hot/iced tea, home made sweets, fresh fruit & tea sandwiches or cheese spreads.

Nearest Airport(s): Philadelphia; Atlantic City

Payment methods accepted:

MasterCard Visa



    This bed and breakfast has been rated by either a local or national association. Please inquire as to which Associations this inn is affiliated.


    Restrictions

    • Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
    • Smoking not permitted.
    • No pets, please.



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