Oceanfront rentals
Homes and buildings on the ocean side of the island, facing the Atlantic.
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Cape May County · Seven Mile Island
Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Stone Harbor is a borough on the southern portion of Seven Mile Island, between the Atlantic Ocean and the back-bay marshes. StoneHarbor.com is the town guide for planning a visit and searching vacation rentals.
Stay
Stone Harbor vacation rentals
Start with the kind of stay you want. Open a listing for the operator’s rates, availability, and house rules. Listing addresses use a rental ID, not a street name.
Beach-block rentals
A short walk from a beach entrance, off the oceanfront row.
Condo rentals
Apartment-style stays, often closer to 96th Street and the center of town.
Rentals with pools
Properties that include a pool. Hours and rules are listed with each home.
Pet-friendly rentals
Places that allow pets. Weight limits, fees, and rules vary by property.
Luxury rentals
Larger or higher-end homes. What is included is described on the listing.
The town
Explore Stone Harbor
Beaches, a walkable downtown, and the marsh side of a Cape May County barrier island.
Beaches
Ocean beaches and dunes
The Atlantic shoreline runs the length of town, with dune crossings at the numbered streets. Beach tags are required in season.
Things to do
The island beyond the beach
Boating, biking, the bird sanctuary, and the Wetlands Institute share the island with a walkable downtown.
Restaurants
Meals on 96th Street
Restaurants are concentrated on 96th Street and the blocks around the business district.
Shopping
Shops and galleries
Boutiques, galleries, and everyday shops line 96th Street, the borough’s main street.
Events
A seasonal calendar
The public calendar is fullest in summer and on holiday weekends. Dates change from year to year.
Guides
Planning a visit
Local reading for a first stay in Stone Harbor, written around this town.
Vacation guide
Planning a Stone Harbor stay
How the town is laid out, where 96th Street fits, and how to choose a rental base near the beach or downtown.
Beach guide
Stone Harbor beach guide
Dune entrances, beach tags, and what to confirm with the borough before a beach day. Tag dates and prices change.
Things to do
Things to do in Stone Harbor
Beaches, the bird sanctuary, the Wetlands Institute, and a downtown short enough to walk.
The place
Why Stone Harbor
A Cape May County borough between the Atlantic Ocean and the salt marshes.
Stone Harbor occupies the southern portion of Seven Mile Island, the barrier island it shares with Avalon. Avalon is the neighboring borough to the north. The ocean side is a dune-backed Atlantic beach. The bay side is salt marsh, with marinas and the road in from the mainland.
Streets are numbered, in the pattern used on this part of the Jersey Shore. 96th Street is the center for shopping and meals. Many visitors spend the day between a beach entrance and that downtown.
Most people arrive by car. The Garden State Parkway connects to the island from the north through Avalon, and from the south across the marsh on Stone Harbor Boulevard. Summer is the busy season, and beach tags are required then under rules set by the borough. For a fuller list of stops, see things to do in Stone Harbor.
Landmarks
Local highlights
Three places that orient a visit. The pictures show the shore, the downtown, and the marsh. They are not photographs of a specific rental.
96th Street
96th Street is the borough’s business district. Shops, restaurants, and everyday services are concentrated on this street and the blocks beside it.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a protected heronry in the oceanfront dunes, set aside for nesting birds including herons and egrets. Observe it from outside the protected area rather than walking in.
The Wetlands Institute
The Wetlands Institute is a coastal education and research center on Stone Harbor Boulevard, beside the salt marsh on the way into town from the mainland.
Answers
Questions about Stone Harbor
Where is Stone Harbor, New Jersey?
Stone Harbor is a borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, on the southern portion of Seven Mile Island. The Atlantic Ocean borders the town on the east. Salt marshes and the back bays lie to the west. Avalon is the neighboring borough to the north, on the same barrier island.
What is Stone Harbor known for?
Stone Harbor is known for ocean beaches backed by dunes, a compact downtown on 96th Street, and the marshes along the bay. The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary and the Wetlands Institute are two of the town’s best-known landmarks.
How do I search for a Stone Harbor vacation rental?
Use the search form on this page. Choose an arrival date, a departure date, bedrooms, and guests. Individual rentals use the address /rentals/ followed by a listing ID. Rates, availability, and booking terms on a listing come from that property’s rental operator.
What is 96th Street in Stone Harbor?
96th Street is the main business district. Most of the borough’s shops, restaurants, and everyday services are concentrated there.
Do Stone Harbor beaches require beach tags?
Yes, during the summer beach season. The Borough of Stone Harbor sets the dates, prices, and rules, and those details can change. Confirm the current beach-tag policy before a beach day.
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