Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Rustic farmhouse charm meets simple luxury. Think worn flagstone floors, exposed hand-hewn beams, burlap textures, and deep porcelain sinks — relaxed but considered, never fussy. The pace here is set by roosters and cicadas, not a concierge bell.
Request the Winsome Cottage if you have a full group — it's the largest with four en suite bedrooms and a birdwatching folly tower
Why It Matters
Michelin One Key–honored for two consecutive years. Rare combination of a genuinely operational farm (chickens, pigs, beehives, 100+ vegetable varieties) with sophisticated design-forward cottage stays. Was Cape May's premier farm-to-table produce supplier before adding lodging. The buildings themselves are the story — one dates to the late 1700s, two were hand-built Amish-style without a single nail.
Beach Plum Farm is a real, working 62-acre farm by the sea in West Cape May — not a farm-themed resort, an actual farm. Six standalone cottages and barns sit on the property, each with a full cook's kitchen, screened porch, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire pit. The fridge is stocked with farm-fresh provisions at check-in. A golf cart, bikes, and a complimentary shuttle connect guests to Cape May's beaches and Victorian downtown, about a mile away.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Hidden Barn — Whole Cottage
From USD300 / nightBuilt in 2018 by Lancaster County Amish craftsmen using traditional hand-fitted wooden beam construction. Rustic elegance with a modern interior — exposed structural beams, refined finishes, and serious attention to detail. Available as a whole cottage or in private 1- and 2-bedroom suite configurations.
Multiple bedroomsHill Barn — Whole Cottage
From USD300 / nightThe second Amish-built barn on the property (2018), constructed using traditional hemlock beams fitted together without a single nail. Handcrafted structural details are visible throughout. Includes a fire pit terrace and the standard full cook's kitchen. Available as a whole cottage or in 1- and 2-bedroom private suite configurations.
Multiple bedroomsOne Bedroom Suite — Plum Barn / Hidden Barn / Hill Barn
From USD300 / nightPrivate use of one king bedroom with en suite bath within the Plum Barn, Hidden Barn, or Hill Barn. Includes exclusive access to the cottage's full kitchen, living room, screened porch, and grounds — ideal for couples who want the farm experience without booking an entire multi-bedroom property.
KingPlum Barn — Whole Cottage
From USD300 / nightOriginally an 1850s carriage house, converted to a residence in the 1950s. Crisp white beadboard walls contrast with dark wood beamed ceilings. The living room has flagstone floors, woven rugs, a freestanding wood fireplace, and a tweedy couch with mismatched throw pillows — authentically lived-in. Three bedrooms with deep, pillowy mattresses and a deep porcelain farmhouse sink in the kitchen.
Multiple — 3 bedroomsTwo Bedroom Suite — Plum Barn / Hidden Barn / Hill Barn
From USD300 / nightPrivate use of two king bedrooms with en suite baths within the Plum Barn, Hidden Barn, or Hill Barn. Both rooms have king beds and private bathrooms. Includes exclusive access to the cottage's full kitchen, living room, screened porch, and grounds.
King (x2)Whaler's Cottage — Whole Cottage
From USD300 / nightOne of the oldest homes on Cape Island, built by whaling-industry settlers in the late 1700s. Exposed timber beams, a winding staircase, an original 18th-century fireplace, and a private garden give it real colonial atmosphere. Three bedrooms sleep up to 6 adults, plus a children's play loft. There's a screened porch, outdoor fire pit with complimentary firewood, and a fully stocked cook's kitchen featuring a SMEG refrigerator.
Multiple — 3 king beds (3 bedrooms)Winona Cottage — Whole Cottage
From USD300 / nightAn arts-and-crafts style cottage from the 1930s — originally purchased from a Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog and assembled on-site. Beautiful original hardwood floors, a screened southern-facing porch, and a spacious basement games room with darts make it popular with groups. Top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, including a professional-grade stove.
Multiple bedroomsWinsome Cottage — Whole Cottage
From USD300 / nightThe newest and largest retreat on the property, built in 2022. Four en suite bedrooms with spacious shared porches and a signature lookout tower for birdwatching. Light-filled, whimsical interior design. Perfect for a group that wants maximum common space indoors and out.
Multiple — 4 king beds (4 en suite bedrooms)The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Two-part birding program — an indoor orientation followed by a guided field session. Cape May sits on one of the Atlantic Flyway's premier migration corridors.
Educational activity focused on the farm's pollinators — bees, butterflies, and supporting species — with an emphasis on the farm's regenerative practices.
A hands-on introduction to falconry on the farm grounds.
Guests create herb-infused mocktails using botanicals grown right on the farm.
Guests join the Farm Kitchen chef in the kitchen garden, learning about growing and harvesting ingredients for the day's menu.
Outdoor movie screening around a campfire on the farm grounds.
Complimentary Haven Inlet 1 cruiser bikes for getting around the farm and into Cape May. Comfortable for all skill levels.
Early morning walk through the active crop fields with farm staff.
Seasonal guided tours of the working 62-acre farm — crops, beehives, chicken coops, pig pens, herb gardens, and more. The farm grows over 100 varieties of vegetables using regenerative practices.
Hands-on time with the farm's resident chickens and pigs. Children especially love feeding them.
Guests collect fresh eggs from the farm's chicken coops each morning — a simple, tactile ritual that sets the tone for the whole stay.
Guided meditation session in the farm's pine forests.
Yoga class hosted at a sister Cape Resorts venue, complimentary for cottage guests.
Seasonal outdoor pool on the farm grounds, exclusive to Beach Plum Farm cottage guests.
Four distinct STEM activity sessions designed for children staying at the farm.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Cottage guests receive complimentary lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels on the beach in front of Congress Hall (about 2 miles away). Beach tags for Cape May City beaches also provided. Complimentary golf cart parking at Congress Hall.
Full laundry facilities in each cottage.
Each cottage has an indoor fireplace — in some cases original 18th- or 19th-century hearths.
Every cottage features a fully equipped cook's kitchen: oven, four-burner stove, full-size SMEG refrigerator, farm sink, dishwasher, coffeemaker, and complete kitchenware. Fridge stocked with farm-fresh breakfast provisions at check-in.
All beds feature Beach Plum Farm's signature luxury mattresses with 100% Belgian cotton sheets and duvet.
Outdoor grills at each cottage for summertime cooking.
Each cottage has its own outdoor fire pit; firewood is provided complimentary.
Every cottage includes a private screened porch.
Dogs are permitted on the property.
Seasonal outdoor pool on the farm grounds, exclusive to cottage guests.
Dedicated concierge available to cottage guests for dining reservations, spa appointments, activity scheduling, and local recommendations. Reachable by email or phone.
Complimentary Cape Resorts shuttle runs in a continuous loop between Beach Plum Farm and Congress Hall in downtown Cape May.
Four complimentary Haven Inlet 1 cruiser bicycles per cottage.
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