The John Wesley Inn & Carriage House

1. We are in a National Historic Victorian town. My house was built in 1869, four years after the American Civil War ended. People love the look and feel of the Victorian Era and my house lends itself to the leisurely atmosphere of days gone by.

I am best known for my location, ½ block to the Atlantic Ocean, and the fact that I have paved, and onsite parking, as well. Cape May is a small island and parking is at a premium. My Inn, built in 1869, was completely gutted and rebuilt in 1988 over a four year period. People enjoy all of our beautiful woodwork and décor. I love the grand look and welcoming atmosphere of my Inn/our home.

3. The number 1 reason to come to Cape May is to see and swim in the Atlantic Ocean, which is ½ block from my house.

4. One cold December morning, my house being fully decorated for Christmas, a woman came downstairs into my dining room as I was putting a pot of hot coffee on my buffet. She said to me, “I want to pretend that I am, once again, a child on Christmas morning. Your table and entire décor surpasses any fantasy that I could ever have had. For that I thank you.”

The best kept secret about Cape May is its island beauty. It is rather like Nantucket and Cape Cod, and very easy to get to. It is full of Tulips in the spring, Hydrangea in the summer and beautiful leaves and pumpkins in the fall. Many people on the East Coast have yet to visit us.

Our guests should go to the beach every day. Cape May, being an island, offers beautiful sunrises overthe ocean on the east and magnificent sunsets over Delaware Bay on the west. They should walk the quiet streets and enjoy the large quantity of early and late Victorian architecture. The homes and hotels are inviting and a treat to walk through. Our Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts hosts many historic and cultural events throughout the year. The Cape May Winery is minutes away and offers a huge array of locally grown wines and informative tours daily. Our shopping is extensive and very eclectic with something for everyone. Those eager to ride bikes have a perfect spot with our “at sea level” terrain. This makes for pleasant travels for all ages.

Once guests park their cars in our driveway, it is easy walking to five star restaurants, cafes, shopping, live theatre, and night life.

My favorite food in the area, of course, is the locally caught and prepared seafood. Several of the many wonderful restaurants, in town, offer wide selections of beautifully prepared cuisine.

The Historic Inns Accommodations called capemaylodging.com; the Cape May Chamber of Commerce,capemay.com and Cape May Times websites offer many selections from accommodations to dining and attractions.

10. The John Wesley Inn offers a B&B Inn with six rooms. Each room is double occupancy. We also have two carriage house apartments for families of all ages. They each sleep four persons.

We do not have any pets here at the John Wesley Inn and we do not offer accommodations for pets. We suggest, perhaps, a hotel that is able to offer pet friendly services.