Candlelight Inn - A Seashore Bed & Breakfast

Let the Candlelight Inn, a bed and breakfast on the New Jersey Shore near Cape May, provide the perfect setting for you to make memories every day of the year. Vacations or romantic getaways spent at our Victorian Inn in North Wildwood are always remembered as special.

We hope you will consider our bed and breakfast as a wonderful break from the traditional lodging found at hotels and motels. The Candlelight Inn is located in a lovely residential area of North Wildwood, NJ. It is a charming Queen Anne Victorian home that will take you back to a simpler time. The accommodations, however, will provide you with all the modern amenities that you need, including double whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, cable or satellite television, and wireless Internet access throughout the property.

Your time at the Inn provides a peaceful rest while a variety of wonderful activities await you only minutes away. From the beach to the boardwalk with rides and attractions, to the bay with kayaking and canoeing; the Candlelight Inn is moments from where your perfect vacation begins. The beaches in the Wildwoods are wide, and the sand is soft to the touch. For sunning, tanning, surfing, or swimming on the New Jersey Shore, there is no equal. No beach tags are required.

To complete your vacation package, wonderful restaurants, shopping, cultural and historical activities are within a short drive of our bed and breakfast. Whatever your pleasure, it is here at the Candlelight Inn or just a few minutes away. It's for you to decide and for you to enjoy.

The Candlelight Inn is a beautifully restored New Jersey bed and breakfast built at the turn of the century by Leaming Rice. This Queen Anne, Victorian style structure served as the family home for many years and remained in the Rice family until it was purchased by its former innkeepers in 1985. Today, the Candlelight Inn can be enjoyed by couples seeking lodging for a romantic getaway. Authentic antique furnishings that include an 1855 sofa and an Eastlake piano are yours to enjoy as you relax in our parlor.

To make your stay perfect in every way, one of the innkeepers is always available to attend to your needs. Time spent at the Candlelight Inn is always remembered as special. It is our small piece of the New Jersey Coast that we would like to share with you and your special someone.

For a Cape May bed and breakfast, Candlelight Inn in North Wildwood, New Jersey features a variety of accommodations for you in our Main House and in our Carriage House. No matter what you desire, a room is waiting for you at the Candlelight Inn.

Main House

All guestrooms are individually decorated with antique wood beds; period pieces of oak, walnut, pine, and mahogany abound. You will find oriental rugs, old prints and lace to remind you of years gone by. And, of course, there are the "special touches" that include a decanter of sherry, chocolates, fresh flowers, robes, and slippers. All guestrooms have private baths, several with a double whirlpool tub. Most rooms have ceiling fans, all are air-conditioned and have fireplaces, televisions, DVD players, and CD radios - luxuries not enjoyed during olden days.

Carriage House

The Carriage House suites provide privacy in a modern seashore setting equipped with wicker and oak furnishings. Both suites have king size beds, double whirlpool tubs, seasonal gas fireplaces, and outside decks. They are both air-conditioned, have ceiling fans, TVs, DVDs, and stereo systems. For all their modern settings, they also provide the "special touches" that include a decanter of sherry, chocolates, fresh flowers, robes, and slippers.

Breakfast is an occasion at the Candlelight Inn. It is served in the main dining room amid a variety of antiquities that will delight even the most ardent collectors. You will find a built-in oak breakfront, chestnut pocket doors, a beautiful 19th century dining room suite, and many fine collectibles.

The breakfast fare is deliciously prepared by your Innkeepers. Taste buds come alive as you sample fresh fruits, juices, egg dishes, waffles, pancakes, French toast, homemade breads, jams, and freshly brewed coffee and tea. If you have special dietary needs, call us and we will work to accommodate you. A breakfast highlight is the company and conversation you will enjoy with our other guests, truly a delightful way to start your day.

Central Avenue offers the perfect setting for the Candlelight Inn. With its wide borders and beautifully landscaped islands, it lends itself well to our quiet residential section of North Wildwood. Our spacious porch provides just the right spot for you to take in the view and be surrounded by a cool seashore breeze. Take a deep breath and the hint of salt air is yours for as long as you care to stay.

Our wraparound veranda makes the perfect place to shade the noonday sun and savor a short respite. Sit back and unwind in comfortable wicker furniture or many rocking chairs. Cozy-up in an old fashioned style porch swing or snooze in our hammock. Retreat to the outdoor sundeck if you wish, it features comfortable patio furniture and hot tub. As a romantic interlude we suggest you try the hot tub under a moonlit sky.

Fall, winter, and early spring are special times that we refer to as the "Quiet Season." This is a time to enjoy the warmth of the glowing fireplace on a chilly night, or a brisk walk down Central Avenue with a quick return to a cup of heated toddy or mulled cider. For the very warm-blooded, there's nothing like a winter walk on the beach to quicken the pace or just some quiet time wrapped warmly and enjoying the afternoon sun on our veranda.

We occasionally rent the house for parties for select small groups. We ask that you be especially careful because so many of our treasures cannot be replaced, and breakage is everyone's loss. The Candlelight Inn welcomes small business meetings and seminars. We also offer many vacation packages year-round and for a weekend of intrigue, we specialize in Murder Mystery Parties (November through April).

Selected as a Top Ten Inn for the State of New Jersey

Southbound: Garden State Parkway to Exit 6; Rt. 147 East into N. Wildwood to 2nd Avenue. Make left on 2nd (Anglesea Vol. Fire Co), go to Central Avenue; make right on Central; go to 24th; Inn is on right at 24th & Central. Turn on 24th, pull into drive and park in rear.

Eastbound: (from Philadelphia) Atlantic City Expressway to Exit 7S to Garden State Parkway as above.

Eastbound: (from Delaware) Delaware Memorial Bridge to Rt. 40 East to Rt. 55 South to Rt. 47. Go 3 miles on Rt. 47 to Rt. 347, stay on Rt. 347 for 8 ½ miles to Rt. 47 again at light. Take Rt. 47 approx. 12 miles to Rt. 618. Turn left at Rt. 618 which becomes Rt. 147 after 3 miles, stay on Rt. 147 for approx. 3 ½ miles to 2nd Ave, as above.

Northbound: From Ferry or Cape May take G.S. Pkwy North to Exit 4 into Wildwood. After bridge, go to the 6th traffic light and turn left on Atlantic Ave. Go thru Wildwood to 24th Ave. Turn left on 24th, go 1 block to Central Ave. and Inn is as above.

For a murder mystery dinner in New Jersey, Candlelight Inn Bed and Breakfast offers special packages. These murder mystery weekend parties are scheduled for groups of twelve or more people during the off-season (November through April).

Rates are for two people for two nights and are subject to state and local taxes (currently 14%). The rates include two 3-course breakfasts, wine and cheese reception on Friday evening, and a dinner party on Saturday night.

Rooms: All rooms have private baths.

For Six Couples:

Queen: Satin & Lace $365; Bay Window $365
King: Bride’s Room $385
King with fireplace: Yesterday’s View $405
Queen with Double Whirlpool: Blue Meadow $445
Queen Suite: Victorian Rose $405

For Seven to Eight Couples:

All of the above rooms plus:

• Queen with Double Whirlpool: Drawing Room $445
• King: Porcelain & Brass $385

For Nine to Ten Couples:

All of the above rooms plus Carriage House Suites (These suites include double whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, as well as other amenities):

• Quarter Deck $515
• Seashore Suite $535

Sample Dinner Menu

Appetizer
Shrimp Cocktail

Salad
Spring Greens with Mandarin Oranges, Chopped Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Entrée
Chicken Basil
Tarragon Carrots
Rice

Dessert
Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate Mousse Cake

For additional information or to schedule a Murder Mystery Party, please call us at 800/992-2632 or e-mail us at info@candlelight-inn.com