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Vacation Rental Tips: Get Reviews

Cape May News, Vacation Rental News - admin - February 21, 2020

One of the most important and often overlooked rental element for owners is the gathering of reviews. Reviews are critical for any listing. Travelers have no better way to gauge a rental than reading a review from a previous guest.

Reviews can make or break your vacation rental. If you put enough focus on the guest experience, you’ll generate a feedback loop that will lead to more bookings and higher occupancy rates.

However, that doesn’t come without a bit of effort on the owners part. You’ll need to regularly check and respond to your Cape May rental reviews–good or bad. Responding to a negative review gives you the opportunity to address the issue and improve it for next time. Responding to a positive review shows your commitment to and engagement with the guest experience. Simply thanking your guests for staying and leaving a review is better than doing nothing.

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Keep your Availability Calendar Up to Date

Vacation Rental News - admin - February 14, 2020

One of the most important item in any vacation rental listing is the availability calendar. To often owners forget to update calendars and travelers then lack the necessary information to make a decision on a particular rental. Owners only have one shot to grab a potential renters attention and if renters can not see important information they will move on to the next listing.
The guest starts long before visitors arrive at your home. Not only is it inconvenient for guests to learn their desired dates are not, in fact, available, but it can even penalize your ranking on some sites like VRBO. On CapeMayVacationRentals.com we do not penalize an owners ranking if they do not keep their listing current. However the owner will receive fewer inquiries if a listing is lacking current availability. The better the listing in terms of quality photos, thorough descriptions, reviews, current rates and an up to date calendar the more likely an owners listing will receive quality inquiries and bookings.

Tips for your Cape May Rental

Cape May News, Vacation Rental News - admin - February 13, 2020

Provide a Manual for your rental guests

Want to avoid late night calls from guests regarding simple issues at your rental? Create a thorough guest manual with details about your rental.

Your TVs, sound systems, kitchen appliances, and hot tubs all have the potential to thoroughly confuse guests. A manual will help familiarize your guests with that particular amenity. It’s crucial to create a book or binder that details every item or function in your home. A few examples include:

How to program the thermostat and suggestions for settings
How to use your TV.
How to reboot your wi-fi
Cable Company phone numbers
Condo Rules
Check-in and Out times
Emergency help number for onsite issues
Local hospital and emergency care facilities.
How to use entry systems, electronic locks, and gates
Which remote controls pair with which audio/visual functions
How to operate kitchen appliances.

This manual should also include local attractions and history, any recommendations you have, a warm welcome, and instructions for departure.

Photography Tips For Cape May Rentals

Cape May News, Vacation Rental News - admin - February 13, 2020

Photos are the key to your listing. The better the photos the more likely your listing will be viewed.
Your listing is in competition with all listings in your area. How will you differentiate your listing from others?

Here are a few ways to do this:

Learn to employ composite lighting techniques. This is a great way to show off a room’s beautiful interior AND the amazing view out the window, all in a single picture. No washed out colors, no overexposed blocks of natural light.
Show off the best features of your rental. Do you have a pool? Renters love pools. Views? Take photos of your ocean views. Highlight your listing with photos that grab travelers attention.
Think about how your photos will be assembled. There should be a flow that helps the potential guest understand which rooms connect where.
Add a detailed floor plan as a photo. This helps renters visualize space and flow of your rental.
Use lots of photos in your listing to maximize its visibility. Studies have shown guests are 80 percent more likely to learn more about a home when there are more than 20 photos.

Coast Guard Community Festival in Cape May

Cape May News - admin - February 10, 2020

The annual Cape May County Coast Guard Community Festival takes place the first weekend in May. On Saturday, May 2, 2020, Training Center Cape May opens its gates to the community and more than 5,000 visitors are expected to visit the base. Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles ranging from greeting guests to selling merchandise to working in the kids’ area. Come join your friends and neighbors and support our community by volunteering at this year’s Coast Guard Community Festival. Please complete the Volunteer Application form and mark the area where you would like to work and the shift you prefer. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

LOCATION

Coast Guard Training Center Cape May
1 Munro Ave
Cape May, NJ 08204

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Cape May Restaurant Week 2020

Cape May News - admin - February 10, 2020

Cape May Restaurant Week offers fixed-price dining. For $35, you get to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a special menu. Portions and ingredients will be on par with what the restaurant usually serves. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included (except where noted).Cost: $35 per person at participating restaurants.

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Cape May City
Perry Street and Carpenter Lane
Cape May, NJ 08204

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Sunset Dolphin Watch from Cape May

Cape May News - admin - January 29, 2020

Keep your eyes peeled bottle-nose dolphins as the sun sinks into the water on a 2-hour boat tour around Cape May. The evening excursion is a great option for a family-friendly nighttime activity, romantic date, or simply to relax at the end of a long work day. In between wildlife sightings, enjoy exceptional views of the Cape May Lighthouse, along with Sunset, Wildwood, and Higbee Beaches. Observe dolphins in their natural environment Take a tour that the whole family can enjoy See Cape May from an ideal vantage point Purchase snacks and drinks on board the boat.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 400 travelers

“Really enjoyed the cruise. Would definitely do it again while in Cape May. Got to see a beautiful sunset while sipping a glass of wine.”

“When I first booked the trip I didn’t expect to see any dolphins but we saw so many!! I was beyond impressed with how amazing the crew was. They were so friendly and educational. The whole experience was so beautiful and I can’t wait to be back!”

Book online or call: (855) 226-9627

Things to do in Cape May in 2020

Cape May News - admin - January 29, 2020

Whether you are just visiting Cape May for the day or vacationing in town there is always something to do. Check out these fun things to do while in town.

Trolley rides – Cape May’s Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities offers a range of trolley rides exploring the historic town of Cape May in addition to neighboring West Cape May and Cape May Point. From the Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour to the popular Children’s Trolley to the Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley, the red and green trolley is a fun way to see Cape May from different perspectives.
Climb the lighthouse – The Cape May Lighthouse is one of 18 lighthouses in New Jersey. It is worth the 199-step climb to the top. During the summer, night climbs are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Stick around to take a peak at the nearby free nature and visitors center as well as the beach bunker.
Kayaking is a fun way to see Cape May from the water and are available from Cape May Nature Center on Delaware Avenue and the Utsch’s Marina. Guided kayak tours are available or explore on your own.
Get on board one of Cape May’s whale and dolphin tours to get close to the marine life that enjoys the waters off of Cape May.
Salt Marsh Safari offers skimmer boat tours that leave from the South Jersey Marina. Trip Advisor ranks this as the number one thing to do in Cape May with good reason. Participants get a close up look at the inhabitants of the surrounding salt marshes. Kids in particular will have a great deal of fun with this hands on excursion.
Sunset Beach is located in Cape May Point and is a poplar spot to hunt for Cape May diamonds. While swimming isn’t allowed on this rocky beach it is a must-see spot. Stay for a while to dig for Cape May diamonds, play a round of mini golf or just enjoy the view of the sunken concrete ship the SS Atlantus before it disappears forever. A short walk up Sunset Boulevard is the World War II Lookout Tower.
The Washington Street Mall is a hub of quaint shops and eateries. Sit for a bit and enjoy a free sample of fudge or an ice cream cone. On summer evenings the mall is buzzing with visitors.

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The Beach Plum Farm in Cape May.

Cape May News, Vacation Rental News - admin - January 23, 2020

BBeginning as a humble farm stand in 2008, Beach Plum Farm has grown to produce over 100 kinds of fruits and vegetables as well as chickens, turkeys, eggs and Berkshire hogs. The farm provides produce and meats to local Cape May restaurants, including the Ebbitt Room, the Blue Pig Tavern, the Rusty Nail, the Boiler Room, Louisa’s Café and more. This 62-acre farm is who you have to thank for much of the fresh produce served within Cape May. But you don’t have to enjoy the fruits of its labor at other restaurants — its own farm-to-table summer suppers have become favorites for the local foodie scene. Beach Plum Farm offers family-style meals on Wednesdays, flame-cooked seafood feasts on Friday and barbeques on Sundays. The suppers are decidedly pricey (both the Wednesday and Friday nights are more than $100 a person), so for those looking for a cheaper (but still delicious) alternative, hit up the Beach Plum Farm Kitchen where you can enjoy a la carte breakfast and food items. When you visit, be sure to bring your bike too — Beach Plum offers self guided tours of the farm which you can conduct via bicycle. You can find Beach Plum Farm at 140 Stevens St. in West Cape May. Learn more at beachplumfarmcapemay.com.

Valentines at the Vineyard

Cape May News - admin - January 19, 2020

Saturday, February 15, 2020 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where better to wine, dine and dance with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Weekend in Cape May than at Willow Creek Winery’s Valentines at the Vineyard? Set the stage for seduction with a 5-course aphrodisiac menu by master chef Brian Parker paired with our vintners’ curated wine selections. Dine by candlelight and dance in front of our roaring fire to the smooth sounds of the Bittersweet Duo to create an evening of romance you’ll never forget!

First Course
Sautéed Thai-style Crab Cake, sweet chili sauce
Wine | Wilde Cock White

Second Course
Chef Parker’s Chopped Romaine Salad topped with blue cheese, sun-dried tomatoes & brioche croutons, warm bacon-truffle vinaigrette
Wine | Seyval Blanc

Third Course
Lemon Sorbet

Fourth Course
Choice of
Lobster Stuffed Shrimp with lobster cream sauce, saffron rice, asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Wine | Malvaisia Back Field
or Seared New York Strip Steak topped with roasted garlic and caramelized onion, demi-glace, garlic red mashed potatoes, asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Wine | Bacchus Red
or Vegetarian Jackfruit “Crabcake”, roasted-pepper citrus vegan “mayonnaise”, saffron rice, asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Wine | Malvaisia Back Field

Fifth Course
Hamilton’s House Made Gingerbread topped with powdered sugar & a dollop of fresh whipped cream
Sangria | Guava-Pear

Tickets available at willowcreekwinery.com. Cost: $90 per Guest

LOCATION

Willow Creek Winery
160-168 Stevens Street
West Cape May, NJ 08204

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