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The Southern Mansion
Cape May, New Jersey, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Southern Mansion is an 1860s Italianate house, built around 1863, on one and a half acres of gardens in Cape May's Historic District, the town's largest B&B. Its rooms and suites are among the largest inn rooms in town, with hand-painted tile showers and a full gourmet breakfast, and the beach and Washington Street are a five-minute walk.
- Neighborhood: Historic District
- Rooms from 400 sq ft (37 m²)
About The Southern Mansion
- Largest Cape May B&B; Italianate mansion on 1.5 acres of gardens.
- Built circa 1863 (1860s Italianate); five-minute walk to the beach.
- Entry-level rooms start at 400 sq ft (37 m²).
History
The Southern Mansion was built in the 1860s as an Italianate house in Cape May and later restored as the town's largest bed-and-breakfast, with gardens covering about an acre and a half in the Historic District.
Experiences
- Historical tours — Historical tours of the Mansion, mentioned by a couple who visited before their wedding.
Amenities
- Historical tours
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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