The Kraken House

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Breakfast included

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Villas, NJ

Cape May Beaches
3 min drive
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
8 min drive
Cape May Winery
8 min drive
Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
8 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Housekeeping

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Kraken House is the perfect Bayside Sea Shanty. This private home is fully stocked. The home is located on the shortest beach block and Lower Township New Jersey. The public bay entrance is approximately 100 yards or 11 houses from our front door. Our front porch offers spectacular views of the sunset. Beach tags for Cape May beach, bikes, fishing poles, and a barbecue grill are included. There’s a washer and dryer in the home along with most kitchen appliances. The house is fully stocked with bottled water breakfast items coffee tea’s and spices.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Milky Way Mini Golf & Ice Cream. You'll find features such as free breakfast and a water park. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free breakfast offered
Splash around at the water park
13 minutes by car from Wildwood Boardwalk and 14 minutes from Washington Street Mall

The Kraken House offers its guests a water park. Free breakfast is available. The Kraken House also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property manager

Karen Matsinger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Free breakfast available
Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The Kraken House Villas

The Kraken House Private vacation home

The Kraken House Private vacation home Villas

The Kraken House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

James M., Ridgefield, CT

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic home-most interesting!

Perfect family trip-true passion for the theme throughout the house. We all had such a blast! Clean and comfortable, thoughtful inclusion of foods and drinks upon arrival! Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We laughed until we cried

This was such a fun house! My teen/pre-teen giggled so much about the house decor. Short walk to the beach, short walk to food and small grocery store, central to all the things you need. Host really has thought through how to provide a welcoming environment. We would definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

First Time at Cape May

We had a fantastic time. Loved the house, it was decorated great and clean when we arrived. Liked the location being central to places.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Kraken House is top notch!

A perfect little property close to everything! The decorations were awesome and the house is perfect for a smal family! The property manager was very friendly and a pleasure to work with! Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great property on a quiet street.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine O.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun shack

The home was so lovely decorated. Everything we needed was there. Quiet area. Top ten!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Stay

Overall the house was as advertised. Everything was acceptable with the house. Our only complaint is the area was not what we expected. However, that is 100% on us not the host. Both of the hosts were very nice and accommodating. The house is perfect for younger kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Wapwallopen, PA

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended weekend

Nicely decorated house (especially for children) in a nice neighborhood. Even though it’s not IN Cape May, it’s close enough and there’s restaurants and things to do very nearby. And it’s quieter. Walk to the beach for the beautiful sunsets. Owners are very nice, informative, and available if needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shai R.

15 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unique

I have been traveling to Cape May with my family for many years, throughout my own childhood and now with our young daughter. We saw the Kraken house and fell for the charm and unique features. Karen was very helpful as we prepared for our trip. She even offered some advice on new experiences that we had never seen. Check in was easy and it was nice to have access to all of the provided amenities. We were able to cook breakfast most mornings and had access to games which kept us all occupied in the evening, after the baby went to bed. In the busyness of the summer season, we did find some cleaning that was overlooked, under the beds, couches, and cushions, but the kitchen and bathrooms were clean and that was most important to us. We had some fun memories at this house and are thankful for the stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Really cool themed house

This house is like walking onto the stage of the movie “Jaws”. The minute we walk in you see a huge picture of a scene from Jaws.. then as you look around the room you see mermaids and nautical accessories. The master bedroom has a treasure chest with a skeleton and beads overflowing it with gold coins on the floor. The bunk room and kids bedrooms look like you are living in a boat. This place needs to be seen to be appreciated! Mere words cannot fully express its unusual theme.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Bayside home

Karen was very helpful with tons of information prior to our stay and great when I had questions while there. The home is cozy, with interesting decor. The theme is very much throughout the home. The back yard is not fenced in and on the corner of a main road. Great location, the bay has an entrance at the end of the block. Beautiful sunset views. Kitchen is well equipped with utensils, cookwear, plates, glasses and bowls. Overall every member of our party had a great time. Thank you =)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATIE S.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

A wonderful property! We loved every minute of our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

11 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

they thought of everything!

The Kraken House was fabulous! Karen was really communicative and made sure to leave us lots of treats. Fully stocked fridge for breakfast and even some delicious spiked seltzer in a gift basket for us! Comfortable and quirky, we had a great Cape May weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Getaway

The property was well cared for and creatively decorated. The host responded promptly to any questions we asked. It was centrally located to both the primary cape may boardwalk area and the wildwood boardwalk area. The host went out of her way to make the stay easy and special by providing breakfast items and a nice welcome basket. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for a relaxing and fun family getaway!

Our family of 5 had the most comfortable stay at The Kraken House! The hospitality is endless, from the welcome basket (which included wine!), to the fridge stocked with breakfast items, to all the beach gear you could need! Our kids loved the game system, we grilled some burgers, and played a great round of Cape May-opoly! This home is truly one of a kind and has everything you need. There’s a diner super close that you could walk to and it’s just a quick drive to the Cape May beaches. Karen and Jesse were great hosts! We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot, well appointed beach house - above & beyond

The Kraken House sits in a residential neighborhood, a short block walk to the Bay Beach, which was perfect for morning strolls and evening sunsets. My kiddo got to see the sun drop into the ocean for the first time. That's one of many great moments to remember from this trip. Karen goes above and beyond for her guests - this was truly the best appointed rental I've ever stayed in. Fun decor, ample entertainment (a fun collection of vinyl for GenX nostalgia!), quality linens and pillows, beach toys and towels, generous amount of food in the fridge, and everything we could need in the kitchen. We had a great stay. Thank you, Karen!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

29 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun house and short walk to the bay!

Super fun themed house- good space, host was very thoughtful with her advice about restaurants and things to do. Hated to leave!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R., Pittsburgh

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The Kraken House

We absolutely loved The Kraken House! It was everything the photos say about it! Detail, detail, detail! And so much fun! The owners are such amazing hosts. They stocked the fridge with groceries so their guests have goodies to eat when you arrive. They are so very thoughtful! And....they even leave a wonderful gift basket! The Kraken House is located close to the Bay, which is the perfect place to view the beautiful sunsets....just a short walk to the end of the street. And there are so many fun and interesting things to do within a short drive. I would definitely go back and stay there again. This was our first time going to Cape May. We have fallen in love with this area. Thank you, to the wonderful owners, for this amazing experience!! Sincerely, Happy Vacationers!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The Kraken

The house was very clean upon arr8val. Our hostess had a gift package for us and a fridge full of items for breakfast. There was great communication during my visit. I did have an issue and my host/hostess answered immediately and fixed it the next morning. I will he coming back to Caoe May and will stay at this house every time. I am beyond pleased with the property and the hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

25 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

In Love with the Kraken House.

The Kraken House is clean, comfortable and so much fun. We loved the sea themed decor. It is a 1 block walk to be beautiful bay and a 15 minute drive to the ocean. The home has great AC & WiFi, smart TVs all around and excellent appliances. We would most definitely stay in the Kraken House again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great energy. Not lacking for anything, great kitchen with everything you need.

Wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape May

The Kraken House was such a great rental in Cape May..the unique decor and theme to the house is one of a kind and shows the great detail the owners put into their home and your comfort. Karen was more than welcoming with helpful information about the area, places to go, things to see, and special touches on your arrival in her home. I would recommend anyone to visit The Kraken.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

15 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house!

The house was just as described! It is perfect for families. The owners put a lot of effort into making your stay comfortable. The decor is amazing and puts you in a great mood! The kids loved their rooms and all of the kid friendly toys and accommodations. Karen stocked all basic necessities, plus extras. She also provided great communication!! It is a clean house and great location!! We loved this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tiffany L.

10 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Release the Kraken!

We had a great stay at the kraken house. The decor is amazing. My kids (3 and 5) loved all the games and the theme. Karen and Jesse were such great hosts giving advice on many great places to see. I love the peacefulness of the Bay Area but close to all the attractions. We can’t wait to come back next summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021