Franklin's Key

Franklin's Key Franklin's Key in Cape May, NJ is a vacation rental home open year round. Franklin's Key was built circa 1917 as a parsonage for the pastor of a local church.

It served as such until 2003 when the Novak & Bonner families purchased the home. It is now a vacation home available year round for weekly (in season) and weekend (off season) rentals year round. Franklin's Key is located just three blocks from both the Cape May beach and the Washington Street Victorian Walking Mall, and is situated in the Victorian District. Franklin's Key has 6 bedroom, 3 baths

and spacious living areas all thoughtfully appointed to make your stay in Cape May a memorable one. Comfortable accommodations suited for the whole family or even a family reunion. Arrange your stay now, and soon you will be relaxing on the covered front porch enjoying the charming seaside atmosphere of Historic Victorian Cape May, New Jersey.

04/11/2026

Parking Meters are in effect! Please refer to the parking map below for times, lot locations and more!

04/11/2026

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Cape May is celebrating its own anniversaries; 175 years as a City and 50 years as a National Historic Landmark. Celebrate these historic moments with the Cape May Summer Concerts, a series of performances by musical legends.

Featuring:
6/28 Mac McAnally
7/12 The Stylistics
7/26 Joan Osborne
8/2 The Spinners
8/7 A.J. Croce
8/9 The Legendary Wailers
8/23 Blue Oyster Cult

Tickets on sale NOW! Visit capemaycity.com/boxoffice to purchase yours!

04/11/2026

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time to grab your popcorn and snuggle up on the sand for Cape May’s Free Movies on the Beach. The City of Cape May is thrilled to announce this year’s lineup to follow along with the Nations 250th anniversary and Cape May City's 175th incorporation anniversary:

JULY 2: Independence Day
JULY 9: An American Tail
JULY 16: Miracle
JULY 23: National Treasure
JULY 30: Captain America
AUGUST 6: Field of Dreams
AUGUST 13: JAWS
AUGUST 20: Top Gun
AUGUST 27: Wonder Woman

The featured movie will begin at dusk next to Cape May Convention Hall at Gurney Street Beach. In the event of inclement weather, the cancellation will be announced on Cape May City’s page. All are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite beach chairs and blankets. 🎬🎥

12/10/2025

A walk through Franklin’s Key just before the Candlelight Tour on Saturday, December 6, 2025

Another wonderful year of being a part of the Christmas Candlelight Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC!
12/20/2023

Another wonderful year of being a part of the Christmas Candlelight Tour sponsored by Cape May MAC!

07/17/2023
07/17/2023

The gorgeous town and accompanying beach make the New Jersey spot one of America's most popular vacation destinations.

04/20/2022
We're excited to share with you some improvements we made at Franklin's Key during the off season... We updated the kitc...
04/20/2022

We're excited to share with you some improvements we made at Franklin's Key during the off season... We updated the kitchen & sitting room with all new flooring, cabinets, countertops, backsplash and wainscoting.

We hope you like the finished product as much as we do!

11/20/2021

Kick off the Holiday season with us at the Annual Cape May City Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3 at 7:00PM in Rotary Park. 🎄

Enjoy family fun holiday festivities like caroling, a tree lighting and a special visit from Santa! 🎅

Beginning in early July of this summer we were able to return the bedspreads, comforters & pillow shams to all of our be...
08/23/2021

Beginning in early July of this summer we were able to return the bedspreads, comforters & pillow shams to all of our beds so things are looking up! Mattress pads & bed pillows in zippered protectors are still provided.

Now the interior looks like the pictures we posted in the Spring of 2020 but here are a few updates we've done in 2021!

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313 Franklin Street
Cape May, NJ
08204

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