Case Studies

Based in the coastal town of Cape May, Homebody Rentals is a forward-thinking company that specializes in the acquisition and conversion of residential properties into profitable short and long-term rentals.


These case studies explore Homebody Rentals' strategic approach to real estate investment in Cape May, shedding light on their successful transformation of traditional homes into successful vacation rental assets.

Project: Bayside Love

Purchased: 1985

Renovated: 2021

Property type: Duplex

SF (first floor): 620

SF (second floor): 730

Bedroom(s): 5

Bath(s): 2

Kitchen(s): 2

Dedicated Parking Spot(s): 1

Sleeps: 10-12 guests


Remodel work: new Roof, new HVAC, siding, concrete, electric upgrade, painting, wallpaper, refinished hardwood floors, new bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets and appliances, all new furniture.


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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental A large gray and white house with a gazebo in front of it.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental row of rocking chairs on the porch of a house.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental kitchen with white cabinets , a wooden table and a stove.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental A large gray and white house is sitting on the side of a road.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental living room with a couch , chair , and a ceiling fan.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental living room with a couch , chair , table and television.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental living room with a couch , television and ceiling fan.

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Bayside Love: Before & After

Cape May Bayside Love rental living room with a couch , chairs , lamps and a television.
Cape May Bayside Love rental living room filled with furniture and a large mirror.

Project: Cranberry Court

Purchased/renovated: 2022

Property type: Condo

SF: 560

Bedroom(s): 1

Bath(s): 1

Dedicated Parking Spot(s): 1

Sleeps: 2-4 guests


Remodel work: Full gut/remodel, new kitchen cabinets and appliances), bath,  floors, wallpaper, paint, new HVAC installed, all new furniture. New roof installed 2023.


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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental large red building with a sign that says the dogs

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental living room with a couch , table and chairs.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental bedroom with a large bed and floral wallpaper

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental living room and kitchen in a house with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental bathroom with a walk in shower and a sliding door leading to a bedroom.

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  • Cape May Bayside Love rental large red house with a bicycle parked in front of it

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Cranberry Court: Before & After

Cape May Bayside Love rental kitchen with white cabinets and a white refrigerator
Cape May Bayside Love rental kitchen with white cabinets , stainless steel appliances and a large island.
  • Cape May CapeManor rental large swimming pool surrounded by chairs and umbrellas in front of a hotel.

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  • A porch with a couch , chairs , and a coffee table.

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  • A kitchen with a table and chairs and a vase of flowers on the table.

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  • A bedroom with two twin beds , a dresser , and a television.

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  • There is a vase of flowers on the table in the kitchen.

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  • A bathroom with a walk in shower with a glass door and a wooden stool.

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets , a sink , and a coffee maker.

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Project: Cape Manor

Purchased/renovated: 2022

Property type: Condo

SF: 1,170

Bedroom(s): 2

Bath(s): 1

Dedicated Parking Spot(s): 1

Sleeps: 4-6 guests

Additional Amenities: Pool & screened in private porch


Remodel work: All rugs removed and new flooring installed, wallpaper, paint, new kitchen cabinets and appliances installed, new light fixtures, new washer and dryer, all new furniture, and shiplap.


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Cape Manor: Before & After

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
A kitchen with white cabinets , stainless steel appliances , a sink , and a refrigerator.

Project: Lamplighter

Purchased/renovated: 2022

Property type: Condo

SF : 574

Bedroom(s): 1

Bath(s): 1

Dedicated Parking Spot(s): 1

Sleeps: 2-4 guests

Additional Amenities: private Juliet balcony & private outdoor deck


Remodel work: All rugs removed and new flooring installed, paint, primary bedroom renovation, new HVAC installed, new light fixtures, shiplap, all new furniture.


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  • A white house with black shutters and a balcony

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  • A living room with a couch , chair , table and french doors leading to a balcony.

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets , granite counter tops , a stove , dishwasher , and a window.

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  • A living room with a couch , chair , table and television.

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  • A bedroom with a bed , fireplace , mirror and bench.

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  • A bathroom with a sink , toilet , shower curtain and mirror.

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  • A white stair lift is sitting on top of a set of stairs.

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  • A red car is parked on the side of the road in front of a building.

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Lamplighter: Before & After

A living room filled with furniture and a large mirror
A living room with a couch , table , and television.
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  • A dining room with a wooden table and chairs and a chandelier.

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  • A living room with a table , chairs , and a flat screen tv.

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  • A bedroom with a bed , dresser , mirror and ceiling fan.

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  • A bathroom with two sinks and two mirrors.

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  • There are two rocking chairs on the porch of a house.

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Project: The Salty Mae

Purchased & renovated: 2023

Property type: Duplex, Historic District (built in 1910)

First floor

SF: 1,226

Living Room, Dining Room, 2 beds, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen

Second floor:

SF: 790

Living Room, Dining area, 2 beds, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen

Sleeps: 8-10 guests

Additional Amenities: Hot tub


Remodel work: Complete gut remodel, all new electric, plumbing, new roof, cedar shake repair, foundation repair, front porch completely rebuilt, two new kitchens, two new baths, refinished hardwood floors, new light fixtures, new furniture, hot tub installed in backyard, new windows, paint, wallpaper, shiplap, exterior paint.


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The Salty Mae: Before & After

A house with a porch and stairs is being remodeled.
A black and white house with stairs leading up to the front porch.

5 PROPERTIES

5,570 SF

13 BEDROOMS

1 HISTORIC DISTRICT

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