Is The Abbey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Abbey located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Beach Ave, Cape May Beach, and Washington Street Mall. Cape May Convention Hall and Easy Lynne Theater Company are also within 5 minutes.

How many guests can this venue host for a wedding?

It can host up to 30 guests for a ceremony and reception, and sleeps up to 16 overnight.

Can I hold both the ceremony and reception here?

Yes — there is space for both the ceremony and reception.

Can the wedding party stay overnight?

Yes, it sleeps up to 16 guests across 7 bedrooms, so the wedding party can stay on-site.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms are there?

The venue has 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.

The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023! - Cape May, New Jersey Wedding Venue

The Home

The Abbey - Historical Cape May Villa w/reno coming for summer 2023!

Cape May’s most photographed home, the John B McCreary House (the “Abbey”) built in 1869 for a wealthy Coal baron in the Gothic Revival style influenced by the great medieval churches of Europe is located at the historic district’s heart one block from town and the beach. The home will be undergoing extensive renovations this spring, with a new double height ceiling kitchen with a fireplace, new bathrooms, restored floors and a professional décor update to Cape May’s most spectacular home. Watch the horse drawn carriages go by from shaded porches and verandas and enjoy the use of a lawn large enough for small weddings on a extensive property with room for up to 10 cars right in the middle of downtown Cape May.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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