Name: Virginia Hotel
Address: 25 Jackson Street, Cape May Historic District, Cape May, New Jersey, United States of America, Cape May, Cape May County, US
Price range: US$231–US$764 per night
Rating: 9.18

What guests think

At The Virginia and Cottages, guests consistently praise the welcoming, professional staff, charming historic ambiance, and central Cape May location steps from the beach and Washington Street, noting porch spaces, an excellent on-site bar and restaurant, and enjoyable included breakfast.

Some appreciate the adults-only setting, beach service, and access to Congress Hall’s pool, though parking is off-site and there is no elevator, so upper floors require stairs. Rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated in a historic style, but several note occasional noise—especially near the dining room or porch—and a few mention small rooms or an uncomfortable bed. Expect a refined boutique stay with standout hospitality and classic Cape May charm.

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Facilities

On-site bar and the Ebbitt Room are well regarded, with a popular front porch, beach service, and access to Congress Hall’s pool; the adults-only policy stands out. Parking is off-site/valet and there is no elevator or on-site spa/pool.

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10

Wendy

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved this inn!!! Great location, food, service etc. there is no elevator so that could be an issue for some.

10

Michele

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our second visit at the Virginia and yet again , we loved it! Friendly and attentive staff, great service, lovely ambiance and great amenities. We love the complimentary breakfast out on the porch and the ability to use the pool at The Congress Hall. Looking forward to our next trip back!

10

Nancy

14 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful hotel in a perfect location. Be warned there is no elevator, so it's not for the cardio-impaired. But the room was very comfortable, and the staff are super-friendly. It is lovely to just spend an hour sitting on the porch and not feel rushed by anything or anyone.

10

Greg

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, Location, Location. Ebbitt room provides a wonderful dinner. Porch is great for people watching. Ambiance and vibe enhanced by the hotel bar.

8

Melissa

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great and it’s nice that it’s an all adult property.

10

Christine

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property didn’t have pool or spa. Otherwise it was excellent

10

Rachel

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable. Food was excellent. Parking was included. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels were included, which is a huge plus. The hotel was centrally located and very convenient

10

Marci

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First time staying at Virginia Hotel but definitely won’t be our last. The hotel itself is so pretty ( fresh flowers everywhere) and smells so good. Loved the outdoor porch and lounge areas. Rooms were elegantly appointed but the thing that really sets this hotel apart was the service. From check in , to the bar and breakfast staff , valet , the staff couldn’t do enough for the guests . Also loved the fact that we could use pool at Congress hall and enjoyed wonderful beach service as well. We will be back !

10

James

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Top drawer sraff, location, service and food. Doesn't miss a beat. Location ery short walk near beach and beach service very special. Front porch breakfast the best.

8

Anne

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it was in the center of Cape May. I didn't like the parking was off site but they did provide valet parking which was very nice.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe the property and rooms as very clean, well kept, and detail oriented. Housekeeping and maintenance standards appear strong across stays.

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10

John

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Virginia Hotel was an excellent experience from check in to check out. Staff was great. Rooms were cute and very clean. Great location.

10

Shannon

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Would highly recommend to friends and family. Super clean, and friendly staff. Great dinning options and bar available in hotel.

10

gabrielle

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in wonderful condition considering its age. Clean, beautifully decorated. The staff is beyond accommodating. The service was impeccable. I can’t recommend this place enough. 2-minute walk to the pool at The Congress and all the amenities. We were more than happy staying at The Virginia over The Congress as it’s super quiet and quaint one block over.

10

Dawn

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here 3 times now it it always impeccable, food , drinks , comfortable , cleanliness ,and the staff is always ready to help and are friendly

10

Thomas

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Management was hugely helpful, got us into our room with no inconvenience late on the night of Christmas. Beautiful room, very comfortable and clean.

10

Jennifer

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean Employees helpful Breakfast was good

10

Katherine

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A beautiful property on the best street in Cape May. We enjoyed not having to deal with the car once we got there. Central to everything. Breakfast was understaffed. The poor guy was running around like mad. It took 45 minutes for toast and quiche. We ended up eating at the Mad Batter next door the next 2 days. Overall a great stay.

10

Raquel

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, beautiful victorian style hotel, excelent customer service , 💯 recommended.

10

Rachel

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable. Food was excellent. Parking was included. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels were included, which is a huge plus. The hotel was centrally located and very convenient

10

Scott

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Very well kept and charming. Breakfast was great. First floor quite active in the evening with the dinner crowd but that added nice energy to the building. Also, first floor noise does not travel upstairs.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and elegantly styled with historic character. Some guests report noise in certain rooms—especially near the dining room or porch—and an occasional small room or uncomfortable bed.

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Carmine

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a great location. Food on site is really good. Shinning star of this place is the people!! Some of the best service I have received while staying in a resort. The only thing that could be improved was my bed was very uncomfortable. Small miss with all the perks. Beach service was great!!

10

Ken

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding customer service. Friendly, personable, and competent staff. I had a couple of room requests due to severe allergies and they were all taken care of which was much appreciated. We were in room 310. No elevator but stairwell was nice and large. Room was small but nicely decorated and bright. There was a safe, refrigerator, chairs and nice furniture. AC was surprisingly good and room was nice and cool. No bath but shower pressure was great. Location was superb. One block from great shopping, restaurants, pubs, and streets lined with beautiful Victorian buildings. In the other direction one block from the beach. Beach badges are complimentary as well as beach umbrella and chairs. Valet service brought our bags to our room. I prefer self parking so parked in the hotel lot a block away. Complimentary water bottles in room as well as water in lobby and cookies in the evening. This places rocks!!! Its a bit pricey but worth every penny. The awesome staff are the icing on the cake! We will be back for sure.

10

Nancy

14 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful hotel in a perfect location. Be warned there is no elevator, so it's not for the cardio-impaired. But the room was very comfortable, and the staff are super-friendly. It is lovely to just spend an hour sitting on the porch and not feel rushed by anything or anyone.

10

Richard

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Dining room was a little noisy at night and you could hear it. But other than that our sat was lovely.

10

Robert

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms clean and staff super friendly. Bed really comfortable. Easy access to pool and beach. Only drawback was no room terrace.

10

Deborah

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay for our 28th anniversary. Food was very good and had a lot of fun at the bar after dinner. Room was cozy, bed was comfortable and bathroom was updated & beautiful! Will be back again for sure!

6

natalie

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall good stay but the room was definitely noisy.

10

Cathy

3 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Charming hotel within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping and the beach. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Nice complimentary breakfast options. Fine dining in the Ebbitt Room is awesome. Very comfortable bed and spacious bathroom. I’d suggest a room on an upper floor to avoid hearing and seeing people dining on the porch right outside the window (Room 101). They start playing soft jazz music at 7 AM which didn’t bother me but if you like to sleep late this might be a problem. Otherwise it’s a lovely hotel in beautiful Cape May.

10

Mitchell S

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bedroom was quaint beautiful and original. A charming hotel with super attentive staff.

10

KATHERINE

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent!!!!!!!!! The room was beautiful and totally updated. Bathroom new too. Bar had amazing drinks and dinner was awesome! Can’t wait to come back.

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Service

Service draws consistent praise for friendly, attentive, and proactive staff across departments, with helpful concierges and thoughtful touches. A few note occasional slow breakfast service or less attentive bar service.

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10

Lorrie

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here many times…amazing staff! Trey is the happiest employee we have ever met!!!Delicious food and great cocktails…Fletcher is a fabulous bartender!

10

John

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent accommodations, only exceeded by the staff

10

Noreen

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Virginia is a fantastic hotel, the staff are all above average from check in with Harry to Fletcher who mans the bar. The property is cozy with a roaring fire in the parlor while seated on a long sofa upholstered in a soft green velvet. The breakfast which is included with your stay is beyond the idea of a continental one, it is all delicious, filling & enough of a reason to stay. I can’t wait to return!

10

Jean M

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we walked in we were treated so well. The staff makes sure you are comfortable and checks in daily to see what they can do to make your stay memorable. The room was so comfortable and the food options were so good.

10

Carole

19 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. Concierge kept in touch via text to make sure our needs were being met. Bartender could have been more attentive.

10

Eileen

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall incredible experience. The staff was fantastic and the town is beyond adorable. The location was amazing and in walking distance of everything.

10

Sonia

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kristof was very kind, courteous and helpful! The staff made our anniversary feel very special and romantic! We took advantage of booking at the Ebbit Room the concierges and Zayne was excellent, would recommend using the service! The breakfast was excellent and included!

10

Michael

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Virginia was a wonderful, historic hotel with amazing details inside. All of the staff were just amazing. The breakfast allowed you to pick from a menu: Juice (Pick from 3 options) Coffee Sweet (Pick from a list of options) Savory (Pick from a list of options) Options provided a good mix of healthy and yummy choices. You could also pick where you wanted breakfast: In your room, in the dining room, front porch, or in a parlor with a fireplace.

10

Marci

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First time staying at Virginia Hotel but definitely won’t be our last. The hotel itself is so pretty ( fresh flowers everywhere) and smells so good. Loved the outdoor porch and lounge areas. Rooms were elegantly appointed but the thing that really sets this hotel apart was the service. From check in , to the bar and breakfast staff , valet , the staff couldn’t do enough for the guests . Also loved the fact that we could use pool at Congress hall and enjoyed wonderful beach service as well. We will be back !

10

Irene

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was impeccable! Hotel staff go above and beyond. Beautiful rooms and public spaces. Breakfast has a number of items to choose from for all tastes. I would highly recommend!

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Location

Centrally located near Washington Street Mall and a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Guests appreciate being able to explore Cape May on foot.

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Michael

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is directly in the middle of Cape May near the Washington St Mall. Lots of different restaurants available nearby. The Virginia’s sister hotel, Congress Hall, is less than a 5 minute walk away and offers many amenities.

10

Cassandra

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property. Kind staff. Quaint and located in the heart of Cape May just steps away from Washington Street and the beach. They have a decent gym at The Sand Piper - this the the gym the Virginia Hotel guests use. Will definitely be back! Quick babymoon getaway with my husband :)

10

Nancy

14 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful hotel in a perfect location. Be warned there is no elevator, so it's not for the cardio-impaired. But the room was very comfortable, and the staff are super-friendly. It is lovely to just spend an hour sitting on the porch and not feel rushed by anything or anyone.

10

Jonathan

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, great location! We really enjoyed our stay!

10

Hong

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff, great location! Highly recommend! We look forward to staying at Virginia Hotel again next time.

8

Carolyn

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, good service & friendly atmosphere. Very close to shops & beach!

10

marialisa

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting, location and staff were all great. Will visit again.

10

Eileen

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall incredible experience. The staff was fantastic and the town is beyond adorable. The location was amazing and in walking distance of everything.

10

William

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property near the heart of town-- almost everything is a short walk away. The staff could not be more friendly, accommodation and helpful.

10

magdalena

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near beach and center of restaurants. Lots of seating options at the hotel—bar, formal dining, indoor casual, outdoor dining. Would stay again.

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Dining

Breakfast and the Ebbitt Room are frequent highlights, with many praising food quality, variety, and cocktails. There are occasional downsides: slow or understaffed breakfast, cooler room-service items, or prices that feel high to some.

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10

Lorrie

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here many times…amazing staff! Trey is the happiest employee we have ever met!!!Delicious food and great cocktails…Fletcher is a fabulous bartender!

10

Ralph

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Virginia Hotel had never disappointed. The hotel is top of the class in Cape May and the service is exceptional. The food is top notch, the drinks are astounding and the ambience is perfect. A lovely place to stay if you enjoy the classic environment and old world charm.

6

Anne Marie

23 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Boutique hotel - restaurant was very expensive (food was good but not outstanding for the price). Room on 3rd floor - no elevator which was unusual and detracted from the overall review rating. January reservation - room was overheated with no means to adjust temp other than open a window which did not solve the temp issue. Room was nice, amenities ok. Parking was at Congress Hall a few blocks away (not especially convenient). Overall rating, would I book at this hotel again? No - ok experience but nothing really outstanding or noteworthy

10

Greg

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, Location, Location. Ebbitt room provides a wonderful dinner. Porch is great for people watching. Ambiance and vibe enhanced by the hotel bar.

10

Steve

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel is excellent! Staff, location, room and ambiance! Great stay! Strongly suggest eating at the hotel restaurant!

10

Sonia

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kristof was very kind, courteous and helpful! The staff made our anniversary feel very special and romantic! We took advantage of booking at the Ebbit Room the concierges and Zayne was excellent, would recommend using the service! The breakfast was excellent and included!

10

Michael

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Virginia was a wonderful, historic hotel with amazing details inside. All of the staff were just amazing. The breakfast allowed you to pick from a menu: Juice (Pick from 3 options) Coffee Sweet (Pick from a list of options) Savory (Pick from a list of options) Options provided a good mix of healthy and yummy choices. You could also pick where you wanted breakfast: In your room, in the dining room, front porch, or in a parlor with a fireplace.

10

Katherine

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A beautiful property on the best street in Cape May. We enjoyed not having to deal with the car once we got there. Central to everything. Breakfast was understaffed. The poor guy was running around like mad. It took 45 minutes for toast and quiche. We ended up eating at the Mad Batter next door the next 2 days. Overall a great stay.

10

magdalena

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near beach and center of restaurants. Lots of seating options at the hotel—bar, formal dining, indoor casual, outdoor dining. Would stay again.

10

Keith A

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was amazing , breakfast in bed was great just wish our food was warmer , staff was amazing, would come again !

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Month	Average price
January	US$226
February	US$232
March	US$240
April	US$242
May	US$303
June	US$494
July	US$674
August	US$734
September	US$457
October	US$316
November	US$286
December	US$366

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $340	2	3
4 $397	5 $378	6 $354	7 $359	8 $412	9 $662	10
11	12 $317	13 $300	14 $231	15 $299	16 $617	17
18 $270	19 $300	20 $291	21 $251	22 $306	23 $508	24
25 $293	26 $251	27 $231	28 $231	29 $231	30 $378	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $764	19
20	21 $372	22 $363	23	24 $466	25	26
27	28 $385	29	30 $328

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gray)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Virginia | Guestroom)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Virginia | Guestroom)

Cottage, 1 King Bed (Red)

Room, Balcony (Virginia | the Jackson)

Suite (Red Cottage Turret)

Suite (Red Cottage Porch)

Room, Balcony (The Virginia)

Suite (Red Cottage Southern)

Room, 1 King Bed (Virginia | Guestroom)

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