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Beach Plum Farm is a 62-acre working regenerative farm located in West Cape May, New Jersey. Beach Plum Farm is surrounded by preserved farmland and coastal wetlands and includes vegetable gardens, orchards, livestock pastures, greenhouses, and a small collection of private Beach Plum Farm Cottages.

Beach Plum Farm supplies produce, eggs, and meats to Cape Resorts restaurants throughout Cape May while offering guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages the opportunity to stay within a living agricultural landscape.

Beach Plum Farm is located in West Cape May, New Jersey. The 62-acre property sits among preserved farmland and coastal wetlands, just a short drive from the beaches and historic town of Cape May.

140 Stevens Street
West Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Beach Plum Farm is partially open to the public. The Beach Plum Farm Market and Kitchen are open seasonally for breakfast, lunch, and farm goods. Guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages enjoy the unique experience of staying directly on Beach Plum Farm with extended access to the property.

Yes, Beach Plum Farm is a fully operational working farm. Beach Plum Farm includes vegetable fields, greenhouses, chickens, and heritage pigs, and supplies produce, eggs, and meats to Cape Resorts restaurants located throughout Cape May.

The closest airports to Beach Plum Farm are:

• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), approximately 67 miles from Beach Plum Farm
• Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), approximately 128 miles from Beach Plum Farm

A stay at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages is designed to provide a relaxed and immersive farm experience and includes:

• Private cottage accommodations at Beach Plum Farm
• Seasonal golf cart use for exploring Cape May from Beach Plum Farm
• Seasonal access to the Orchard Pool for guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages
• Beach service at Congress Hall for guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages
• Access to the Beach Plum Farm grounds, gardens, and walking paths
• Priority access to seasonal farm dinners and programming at Beach Plum Farm
• Complimentary parking at Beach Plum Farm

Complimentary self-parking is available for all guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages. Each cottage includes parking for one vehicle, with additional vehicles accommodated in the main Beach Plum Farm parking area.

Yes, the Beach Plum Farm Cottages include a street-legal golf cart provided seasonally for exploring Cape May. Golf carts from the Beach Plum Farm Cottages may be driven on roads with posted speed limits of 25 mph or below.

Beach cruiser bicycles are available for guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages to enjoy during their stay. Cape May’s flat terrain and scenic streets make cycling one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the town, beaches, and surrounding farmland during a stay at Beach Plum Farm.

Cape Resorts operates a complimentary seasonal shuttle service connecting Beach Plum Farm, Congress Hall, and West End Garage. Guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages may also use ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft.

Guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages are welcome to explore the Beach Plum Farm gardens, orchards, and walking paths during daylight hours. As Beach Plum Farm is an active agricultural property, certain areas may be reserved for farm operations and livestock care.

Yes, the Beach Plum Farm Cottages have a heated, saltwater pool located on-property.  Private to Beach Plum Farm Cottage guests, the Orchard Pool is surrounded by lush green grass in a courtyard of apple trees. The Orchard Pool is lined by lounger chairs, umbrellas, and canopies, which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Yes, guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages enjoy access to beach service at Congress Hall. This beach service includes chairs, towels, and umbrellas provided for use during your stay at Beach Plum Farm.

Beach service is located at the end of Perry Street and Congress Street. Please note that Cape May beaches are alcohol-free.

Beach Plum Farm does not have an on-site spa; however, guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages are welcome to enjoy the Sea Spa at Congress Hall, which offers a full menu of massages, body treatments, and skincare services.

Guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages may use the fitness center at the Sandpiper Beach Club, another Cape Resorts property located in Cape May.

Check-in at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages is at 11:00 AM.

Yes, Beach Plum Farm is a non-smoking property. All Cape Resorts properties, including the Beach Plum Farm Cottages, are non-smoking.

Guests staying at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages are encouraged to pack comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking the natural paths and gardens of Beach Plum Farm. Depending on the season at Beach Plum Farm, guests may wish to bring a light jacket, sun protection, or boots for exploring the fields.

Cape May and Beach Plum Farm maintain a relaxed coastal atmosphere, and most activities and dining experiences at Beach Plum Farm are comfortably casual.

Pets are not permitted at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages. Guests traveling with pets may wish to consider the Beach Shack, a pet-friendly Cape Resorts property in Cape May.

Cape Resorts gift cards can be purchased directly through the Cape Resorts website and may be used at Beach Plum Farm, the Beach Plum Farm Cottages, Congress Hall, and Cape Resorts restaurants throughout Cape May.

Beach Plum Farm hosts seasonal Harvest Dinners throughout the year that celebrate the crops, meats, and garden herbs grown at Beach Plum Farm. These communal dining experiences at Beach Plum Farm feature multi-course meals inspired by the farm’s harvest.

Depending on the season, Harvest Dinners at Beach Plum Farm may take place outdoors under the stars or inside the farm’s hoop houses. Reservations are required.

Harvest Dinners at Beach Plum Farm are special ticketed events and are not automatically included with a stay at the Beach Plum Farm Cottages. Guests of the Beach Plum Farm Cottages receive priority access to reservations for Harvest Dinners.