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Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, video games, DVD player, toys
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cape Charles Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Cape Charles

When you stay at this vacation home in Cape Charles, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Cape Charles Beach. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bay Creek Golf Club and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Kiptopeke State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Dog Beach - 11 min drive
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach

When it came to our family and Cape Charles, it was love at first sight. The peace and quiet, the beauty of the Bay, the warm sand of the beach, the friendly people and eclectic shops and restaurants... the town captured our hearts immediately. Our family (mom, dad, five kids, and a Bernese mountain dog named Yankee) has built a million cherished memories here, and we hope that you will too!

Cape Cottage is a clean, comfortable, charming Victorian... a perfect spot for your Cape Charles beach vacation! The peaceful downtown location leaves you just a short walk from shopping, restaurants, and (most importantly, as far as we are concerned) the beach.

The home has three bedrooms and two full baths. The living room has a comfortable sectional couch and a great TV for watching movies or sports. We love our dog and wouldn't want to vacation without her; we assume that if you have a dog, you want to bring him or her too!

The house has everything that you need to have a marvelous vacation -- the kitchen is spacious and stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, and appliances that you have at home (coffee pot, Keurig, Nespresso -- did we mention that we are coffee people?). The house features cable TV (there are flat screen TVs in the living room and in two of the bedrooms), WiFi, central heat and AC, and on-demand hot water (so your whole crew can clean up without draining the tank!). New mattresses throughout the house will ensure a good night's sleep. The cleaning fee covers all linens and towels, so you won't have to bring those with you.

Outside, there is a wrap-around front porch with a porch swing and lounge chairs. In the back, there is a spacious back yard with lights, a portable fire-pit, a charcoal grill/smoker, and an outdoor dining set. Set up a round of corn-hole or horseshoes, throw something tasty on the grill, open a cold drink of your choice, and watch the time fly.

In the shed you'll find everything you need to have a great day on the water -- an adult and kid-sized stand-up paddle-boards, adults and kid-sized kayaks, beach chairs, toys, games, bicycles, and the family's pride and joy -- a 5 person surrey.

Cape Charles is a hidden gem. Whether you're into nature, wildlife, hiking, shopping, eating, water-sports, or just sitting on the beach reading a good book... we are sure that you are going to have a wonderful vacation!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A flat-screen television with cable programming is available for your entertainment, and a DVD player is also provided. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mike McKinley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cape Cottage Downtown Sleeps 11 Dog-friendly Short Walk Beach
Cape Cottage Downtown Sleeps 11 Dog-friendly Short Walk Beach

Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
❤️ Cape Charles
Location in everything and Cape Cottage is in perfect location. Quaint 1901 house that has turn of the century charm and modern convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dan F., Doylestown, PA

Quaint & Good Location
Overall we really enjoyed this property. We found it had everything we needed and the location was great. There was some cleanliness issues…. Food on plates and pans, coffee left in carafe, grounds left in machine, hair/dust balls on floors, stained towels. Not overly objectionable but greater care is needed on these items.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
House had so much to offer. We didn’t stay long enough to utilize all the fun things. Great location. Lots of space to hold large groups. Mike was super easy to work with. Answered questions in a timely fashion. We’ve stayed in several homes in Cape Charles and this was one of our favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable pet friendly get away
Plenty of space and beds for our family of 5. Large sectional in living room is so comfortable, offering a nice gathering spot for the family. Home is well stocked with towels, cookware, and paper supplies. The coffee bar with choice of Nespresso, keurig, and standard coffee brewing is awesome. The kids love the surrey and bikes, and mom appreciates the outdoor shower to rinse off the beach! But above all, pet friendly is most appreciated. There’s no dog fur on the furniture or carpets, the home is kept very clean. The owner is friendly and so easy to communicate with. We love staying here every summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny C., Charlottesville, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach getaway!
We had the best long weekend here in Cape Charles. The property is lovely. For those traveling with young children, it's set up with all the bedrooms upstairs. The main bedroom and first bedroom are off the main hallway, and the second bedroom is through the first bedroom - however there is a second set of stairs from the second bedroom to the first floor, so no one is ever "trapped" by a bedroom. Sorry, that's a little hard to visualize but view photos for more perspective. We had 3 adults and 2 children (3 and 5) with us, and there was ample space. Major bonus: blackout curtains in the first bedroom so my kids didn't wake up with the sunrise! We mostly ate in, and the kitchen was nicely stocked with cookware. We found some beach chairs and an inflatable raft in the shed, along with a SUP (did not test this out but it was there). I highly recommend a golf cart! It's a nice 10-15 walk to the beach and same distance to the brewery, but it was really fun to drive around the town. Host was kind and responsive. Check-in and check out were a breeze. We really enjoyed this and hope to be back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marion May S.

Needs updating
The house needs updating. The kitchen floors need to be changed. The bathroom sink needs to be fixed, the stove needs to be cleaned. The beds were nicely done when we arrived but the mattresses need to be changed. Over-all, we enjoyed our stay, it was a nice neighborhood. Beach, church and shops were nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a laid back stay
We had a wonderful vacation at this house! With 3 kids under 5 and a dog, not all homes can accommodate, but this house sure DID! The living space and dining areas were open and comfortable, and the bedrooms were cozy. The location is great-we walked to the park multiple times for the kids and the dog to enjoy! The only negative we had was the mountain of trash that was overflowing the trashcan when we arrived was very smelly and brought a lot of flies. Unfortunately trash pickup didn’t happen until we had already been there for a couple days. Overall we loved it. Lots of good memories were made during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business trip - fishing
Property was dated! Showers are functional but definitely not luxurious! But, the house has a lot of charm. Landscaping could DEFINITELY BE ADDRESSED! And the keyless entry was so temperamental a few times I thought we weren’t going to get in. A little TLC would have gone a long way. Also, no instructions in house for check out procedures or if there was I could not find it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We enjoyed the convenient location of this property. It is close to the beach and to all of the shops. The front porch swing was nice and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape May
Everything inside the house was great and Michael was always very responsive. I only wish the yard had been mowed, to enjoy the backyard. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Location was great - we were able to walk to nearly everything in Cape Charles. The house was comfortable and suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashli L.

Weekend getaway
We love coming to the Cape and had a great time, with the location being top-notch. House could use a deep clean but otherwise was as described and had everything you needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the lication- close to shops, beach and restaurants
Historic property in family friendly neighborhood. Love the proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time at the Cape
My husband and our doggies had the best time visiting and staying at this Charming home. The owner was amazing answering any questions we had . The house was beautiful and historic . We loved it. The location was perfect to all the things . We were able to take the dogs to a lot of the places . House had everything we needed. We enjoyed spending time on the front porch and swing . We can’t wait to come back and stay with our dogs again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Challie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls wellness weekend
Loved the house and the location. Kitchen well stocked, loved having single cup coffee pot. Quaint town. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
We stayed at this property for a wedding weekend for a family member. This property was amazing! The host is very accommodating and responsive! The home was clean and well maintained. Loved that the linens were provided! The rest of our family stayed a few houses down, so it made for an easy commute. This home is perfectly located to all of the local spots, and all within walking distance. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
544 Randolph
This house was perfect for us four women who rented this for our annual road trip. Close to beach, small park, downtown. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cape Charles Location
So nice to find a dog-friendly property close to the public beach and very walkable to town. Historic home is cute and quirky with everything you need for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alison A.

Great location
A lot of wear and tear. Washer leaked, cracked and falling plaster. Could use a refresh. Location was great. Cute old house. Front porch was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laidback beach getaway
Always a pleasure to stay at this home. Owner provides everything one could need for meal prep, washing, playing at the beach. Very comfortable. Well located near town and easy walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
Convenient location, nice historic house, the owner was great and easy to communicate .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H.

A week at cape charles
We have been meeting family in Cape Charles for 15 years. The house was a tight squeeze for ten of us. The description of property amenities was accurate. Our only suggestion would say the house needs a strong dose of TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We come to Cape Charles every summer and absolutely love everything about it - the small town, the shops, the restaurants, the beach….. This was a great house for 5 of us and our dog! I love the charm of the older historic homes. The front porch was perfect for relaxing with a book and there’s lots of room in the back yard for kids to run around and play.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
House was clean and stocked! Great location and we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

diane l.

Fun at the bay
Cape Charles is always a great time. The historic homes add to the charm of this beach town. This home is in a great location. Owner was very responsive. Although we were prepared to stay in a older home and the quirks that go with that, many of the listed amenities were not functional as anticipated and some areas of the home and pieces of furniture could use updating. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023