Good to Know
House rules, up front
Nothing buried in the fine print. Here's everything you need to know before you book — and everything we'll ask you to acknowledge at checkout.
Check-in & access
- Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM (Eastern)
- Contactless keypad entry — door code emailed the day before arrival
- Wi-Fi details in your arrival email; strong signal throughout the building
- One assigned parking spot per unit (a real luxury on Yacht Ave)
- Beach badges in your unit on arrival — beach chairs are on the first-floor deck, grab them when you head out
- Shared beach cruiser bicycles available on-site — first come, first ride
House rules
- Adults only — every guest must be 21 or older. Government ID may be requested at check-in.
- No pets. Zero exceptions — the building has a strict no-pet policy.
- No smoking or vaping, indoors or out on the balcony. Violation forfeits the security deposit and may result in additional cleaning charges.
- Quiet hours after 10 PM. Full-time neighbors live in the building — please be considerate on the deck and in shared spaces.
- Maximum occupancy strictly enforced per unit — day-visitors welcome, overnight guests must be listed on your booking.
- Trash and recycling in the designated area behind the building; the borough is serious about sorting.
- Leave the unit reasonably tidy — please clean all dishes used, strip the beds, take trash out. A full cleaning is included; a trashed unit is not.
Payment & deposits
- The rate you see is the rate you pay. No hidden service fees, no processing surcharges, no credit-card upcharge. Taxes and cleaning are already included in every quoted price.
- Payment collected in full at booking via secure Stripe checkout.
- $200 security hold per unit, authorized on your card at booking. This is an authorization, not a charge — you won't see it as a completed transaction.
- Security hold is re-authorized 48 hours before check-in so it remains live during your stay.
- Released within 5 business days after checkout, less any lost or damaged items (beach badges, paddleboard paddles, remotes, linens, etc.).
The no-surprise pledge
Our nightly rate has all fees included — taxes and cleaning baked in. Nothing is added at checkout. The number you see on the Book page is the number Stripe charges — the same number, to the penny.
Cancellation policy
Refund windows are measured against local check-in time (3:00 PM Eastern).
Peak season (Jun–Aug)
30+ days before check-in100% refund
7–30 days50% refund
Less than 7 daysNo refund
Shoulder & off-season (Sep–May)
14+ days before check-in100% refund
7–14 days50% refund
Less than 7 daysNo refund
24-hour grace window
Booked more than 7 days before check-in? Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, no questions asked.
Refunds processed back to the original card via Stripe, typically 5–10 business days depending on your bank. Booking modifications (date changes, unit swaps) handled case-by-case — call 609-352-6905 if you need to adjust.
The building & neighborhood
- Yacht Avenue Condos is a small, owner-managed building — not a hotel. You're a temporary neighbor, not a guest of a chain.
- The building shares a driveway and outdoor space with year-round residents. Be a good neighbor.
- Cape May is a small town: local ordinances on noise, parking, and beach use are enforced. Beach badges required Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- The harbor is a working harbor — expect some early-morning boat traffic. That's part of the charm.
Questions before you book?
John, the owner, answers the phone directly — no call center, no offshore agents. If any of this doesn't work for your trip, call and we'll figure it out.
📞 609-352-6905
Answered 8 AM – 10 PM, 7 days a week