BEAUCLAIRES BED & BREAKFAST, Cape May

Beauclaire's Bed & Breakfast, located in the historic district of Cape May, New Jersey, features 6 rooms and suites with king or queen beds, and private bathrooms. Rooms include a television with DVD player, hairdryer, clock radio, iron, ironing board, and air conditioning. Select suites have whirlpool tubs or claw-foot tubs with showers. The Beauclaires suite, the largest, accommodates up to 3 guests. Haley's Cottage offers ocean and downtown historic district views. Nan & Opas Room features art and antiques, with views of horse-drawn carriages. Tyler's Room, decorated in Victorian style, offers garden views. Some rooms have fireplaces. Third-floor rooms (Brandon's Quarters and Ryans Chambers) have dormer ceilings.

Breakfast is served family style in the dining room. Hot gourmet entrees include egg casseroles with breakfast meat (sausage, ham, or bacon) and homemade muffins or tea-bread. Fresh-squeezed orange juice and a daily fruit plate (strawberries, melon, blueberries, pineapple) with vanilla or strawberry yogurt are available. Ireland's Coffee (regular and decaffeinated) and a variety of Twinning's teas (black, herbal, and decaffeinated) are offered. Afternoon tea (4:00-5:30 p.m.) includes lemonade and iced tea in summer, and hot cider and cocoa in winter. Pre-packaged snacks are available. Peter Shields offers five dining rooms or front porch dining with a sea view. The Pier House offers contemporary cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining.

Guests can relax on the wrap-around lemonade porch or in the living room with period antiques and a fireplace. The sunroom has a table for two. The second-floor library offers a couch and books. A turret room on the third floor overlooks the ocean and Cape May. Two refrigerators are available for guest use in the library. Guests can walk on the beach, ride bicycles, visit local vineyards for wine tours and tastings, charter a fishing boat, or play golf.

Beauclaire's is located in Cape May's historic district, a half block from the beaches and two blocks from the town center, with antique shops, dining, and historic tours. Landmarks nearby include The Colonial House (0.5 km), Cape May Convention Hall (0.3 km), and Washington Street Mall (0.5 km). Atlantic City International Airport is 75 km away.

Beauclaire's provides beach badges and bicycles. The Inn features Wi-Fi, parking, and an outside shower. The rooms include central air conditioning. A plethora of light bluish-grey rocking chairs are available for guests to lounge on the white wrap-around terrace. Fresh brewed coffee and tea are available at 8:00 a.m. Single-cup Keurig refreshments are available 24 hours a day in the sunroom. Guests planning to check in later than 7:00 PM must make arrangements.