The Carroll Villa Hotel offers guests a wonderful combination of a grand, historic building with an unpretentious and creative atmosphere. All the wonders and charm of seaside Cape May plus memorable accommodations and dining combine to insure your stay is comfortable and memorable. The guest rooms all feature a unique style and charm, and offer modern amenities including flat screen TV’s, telephones, air conditioning, free internet access and private baths. A full Mad Batter breakfast is included along with towels for the beach. The Blue Batte...
The urban legend is that Harry Kulkowitz won The Carroll Villa in a poker game. Well, he was playing cards with the owner, probably poker, and he most likely won, but the reality is – he fell in love. Where others saw what might best be described as a “fixer upper,” Harry was a dreamer and saw a gathering place for those who loved good food, beautiful art and beautiful surroundings. The price tag was $96,000. Although he owned the prestigious Kenmore Art Gallery in Philadelphia, Harry did not have the money to buy the Cape May, NJ hotel, but a ...