Breathtaking sunsets at off-season prices. Eco-friendly. Relax & enjoy.
Location: Silver Beach, Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA (Eastern Shore of Virginia - Chesapeake Bay - Silver Beach)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: 3500 Square Foot cottqage / home with private pier overlooking Chesapeake Bay in secluded waterfront neighborhood with renown sunsets and rural beauty
Runaway boasts one of the most unique views that the Eastern Shore of Virginia has to offer. Situated on a secluded cove overlooking the Chesapeake, Runaway features a large deck overlooking the cove, pier, and over the Bay. We have furnished Runaway to be comfortable, interesting and fun. Each room holds wonderful treasures... art by local and regional artists, vintage furniture that makes the 3500 Square Foot Brick Ranch Home feel like a calming step back in time. Kayaks, a jon boat, and bikes are also on site for the enjoyment of our guests.
Extra fun features like a fondue set, crab pots, fishing rods, binoculars, and much more to make your vacation a fun time to rediscover all of the wonders of the area.
When you want to venture a little further, there are wineries, artisan studios, great restaurants, a vintage movie theatre that plays family-oriented movies, boats for hire for sport-fishing, cruises to the remote barrier islands, nearby boat launches at premiere fishing areas, bird and wildlife refuges and much more. In the winter months enjoy the fireplace in the living room and grilling dinner on the deck while watching the moon and stars. Enjoy the "music" of the wildlife.
• 3 bedrooms
• large bunkroom with twin and queen bed- great for the kids
• family room with TV and DVD player
• large deck and terraced waterfront patio
• large living room with fireplace
• large equipped kitchen including dishwasher and microwave
• laundry room with washer and dryer
• dining room
• central air
• 5 miles from public boat ramp
• All bed linens, towels, dishes, cutlery, glasses, etc. provided
The region is recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations, truly one of the last large wetland habitats in the world. Amidst the rural atmosphere, discover historical treasures, waterfowl and the sea life supported by the salt waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Find some of the "Jewels of the Bay" like Tangier Island, Onancock Harbor - bayside, and Seaside - pristine barrier beach islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Runaway is furnished and equipped to be comfortable and fun and is close to many unique attractions including local wineries, the Wachapreague Marina where boat charters are available for seaside day trips to the uninhabited barrier islands and sportfishing, guided kayak adventures, u-pick orchards, the historic small towns like Onancock and Chincoteague, home of Misty of Chincoteague and the annual wild pony swim. Only 1 hour from Norfolk & Virginia Beach, and 4 hours from Washington DC, on a cove of the Chesapeake near Exmore, VA. The Silver Beach area offers many fun activities while providing privacy and seclusion.
In addition to checks and cash we accept credit card payments through PayPal invoicing for your added convenience.
Additional photos of the inside and outside of Runaway are available on our blog. Please e-mail us and we will be happy to send the address.
Here are what our guests are saying about Runaway:
Ann B Ocean City .
"My husband and I took our 3 kids to Silver Beach for a mid week get away and we are so glad we did! To see our children get so excited over the simplest things was fantastic. The pier offered a great sanctuary for sitting, relaxing and exploring. The home was extremely clean and very comfortable. The outdoors were lovely and we would love to revisit!"
HAC138539 Silver Spring, MD.
"My family had a wonderful time at Runaway! The house is pleasant, the hosts warm and genuinely thoughtful about every detail. The best part was the kyaking in a safe shallow area suitable for small children to learn about the water. My kids made friends with endless small critters. We felt like we were a million miles away from work and school--a truly relaxing and wonderful vacation!"
Squirrel Fruitland.
"It's a great place...relaxing, yet plenty of interesting things to see and do. The beds were soooo comfortable. Everyone slept well with the salt breeze flowing through the windows at night, The cove was the center of our activities and the three-wheeled bike was in demand. I wish I could keep the kitchen, the dishes, and other stuff at my house. The art is the finishing touch. It's like being in a little gallery that's just our style." J&B
Treadwell Maryland
"A lovely setting, nestled on a saltwater cove in the pines. No traffic, no noise except the wind and water lapping at the shore, with simple scenic splendor at every turn. The days were beautiful and sunny, the evenings cool and with a view of a billion stars. And then there were the sunsets. Wow!
The beautifully maintained house itself offers everything in the way of up-to-date conveniences, the beds are extremely comfortable, the rooms inviting, and the hosts rate five stars in my book for their attentiveness, graciousness and friendliness.
Some of the world's best (no exaggeration) seafood is within a fifteen minute drive on the rural roads. Fishing at the cove (right in the back yard) and at the beach (just a ten minute walk away), with lots of variety, including flounder, striped bass (rockfish), croaker, hardhead, and shark. Crabbing, too, both in the cove and the bay. They even provided poles and tackle!
My stay was only for a long weekend. I wish it could have been longer, but after having experienced this great getaway, it will be on my next visit, which will be in the very near future. Thanks so much for a really memorable and relaxing time! See you soon!"
For more 5-star reviews check us out on HomeAway property #187417
We are a proud member of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2-zone central air
- Linens Provided : All linens are included along with soap, salon shampoos and conditioners, extra blankets to make your packing and vacation prep time a breeze
- Washer : private laundry room with eco-friendly laundry supplies, laundry sink and folding table included
- Dryer : private laundry room with eco-friendly laundry supplies, laundry sink, and folding table included
- Garage : Bikes, kayaks, and life vests, fishing rods, crab pots, etc. are stored in the garage and avaialble for your use
- Off Street Parking : large circular dirveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : In the driveway, but no hookups
- Wood Fireplace : fireplace has "Heatalator feature" for added warmth and we will leave a little wood if we know in advance that you plan to use it
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Nice high bed so that you can see the morning light across the water when you awake in the morning, beautiful original quilts and handpainted pillows and unique works of art add to the character of the room. Large closet and 6-drawer dresser, ceiling fan & ac.
- Double Bed : Double beds in each of 2 bedrooms. One faces water and has a tempurpedic foam mattress for very restful sleep, nicely decorated in nautical theme, large closet & 5-drawer chest of drawers, cd player, ceiling fan (plus central air); the other faces the yard and features vintage furniture, original quilt and art, nice closet, new firm mattress and box spring will be perfect for the sleeper who prefers a firm mattress.
- Twin/Single Bed : "Bunk room" has one twin bed and a new full-size futon. The twin bed is near the windows overlooking the water and is adorned with a vintage spread and plump hand-painted pillows. This room can be easily seen/monitored from the family room so it makes a great bunk room for the kids. The family room adjoins the bunkroom, which also has a separate exterior door for increased privacy and access.
- Convertible Bed : Full size futon in bunk room and day bed in family room, extra sheets, pillows, blankets and spreads provided.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : We get quite a few local channels with antenna on the flat screen TV
- DVD
- Video Library : While it is too generous to call it a library, we do keep a nice assortment of some of our childhood favorites and some more current titles. Feel free to bring your own or rent one right down the street in Exmore.
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Very large kitchen, new appliances, beautiful flagstone floor, double porcelain sink with high fill faucet, pots and pans, flatware, glasses, 2 ceiling fans and much more... even a margarita machine for the perfect frozen drinks or slushies - enjoy them on the deck at sunset.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : pots, pans, cuttlery glasses, wine glasses, baking pans, fondue pot, etc. Let us know if you are hoping for a special kind of pan or appliance and we will try to provide it.
- Refrigerator : New LG side-by-side in kitchen, and separate bait and seafood refrigerator in garage
- Dishwasher : yes
- Microwave : new
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : several local restaurants will cater or prepare food for pick up. There is also a local seafool picking house where you can purchase some of the best fresh crabmeat that you have ever eaten.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large wood deck on bluff adjacent to family room, brick patio on the next terraced level down toward the water, and then the pier
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Waterfront on a secluded salt water cove with a view of the Chesapeake Bay through the trees on the other side of the bank. Bank access to launch kayaks and the floating lounge... fishing, crabbing, much fun (check regulations for legal limits, etc.)
- Communications
- Telephone : Vintage rotary phone with local calling - please bring a "calling card" for long distance and regional out-of-area calls. Cell service is spotty depending upon carrier.
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private pier on property; public boat ramp 5 miles; 2 kayaks with vests and paddles; bikes; brick patio area overlooking creek and across to the Chesapeake Bay; board games, playing cards and fun "stuff" for kids including binoculars for bird watching.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : All one floor, wide entries to most rooms, two steps into dining room and bunk room, and steps outside on pier and deck leading down to the water.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : see above for limitations, bathrooms are not ADA compliant so questions would need to be answered to see if they would meet specific needs
- Kid Friendly : We have complimented the bunk room at Runaway with some of our favorite childhood memories from stays at the beach with our grandmothers... including games like a marble maze and a Magnuts Circus. Other board games, crayons, marbles, magazines, kid friendly fishing rods make this the perfect place for a family-oriented vacation. Planning a birthday or special event? Talk to us about our cotton candy machine and what the local bakeries can provide to make the day a memorable occasion.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be over 21 unless accompanied by parent
- Smoking Not Allowed : No Smoking
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- A very quiet and secluded area of the Chesapeake watershed; small historic movie theatre "Idle Hour" in Belle Haven; shopping and restaurants are in small nearby towns (many are historic areas); many small museums; abundant refuges and wildlife sanctuaries and related activities; chartered sport fishing & bayside fishing; boat tours to Tangier Island; boat excursions from Wachapreague to the Barrier Islands (wildlife refuge areas); web links available for these attractions and area festivals and events
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175/night (2 nt min) $850/week - off-season (Sept. 11 - May 25)
$1250/week (Sept 11 - May 25, 2012) - Saturday to Saturday only
No smoking
$250 security/cleaning deposit
10% tax (state & local)
Invoicing and payment with credit card thru PayPal available for your convenience
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Property Photos
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- Breathtaking sunsets at off-season prices. Eco-friendly. Relax & enjoy. - Exmore Vacation Real Estate
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- Spacious kitchen, newly remodeled and fully equipped - Exmore Vacation Real Estate
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- 2 of the 3 bedrooms at Runaway feature views overlooking Silver Beach Cove - Exmore Vacation Real Estate
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- Each bedroom features unique art & hand-sewn quilts, adding character and charm
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- Bedroom 3 overlooks the deeply wooded yard
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- Silver Beach Cove from the deck on great day for kayaking in the boats provided
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- Roast fresh oysters (available year-round from local aquaculturist) on the fire
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- Freshly appointed bunkroom with a great view of the water and sleeping for 3.
Traveler Reviews (29)
Runaway is wonderfully relaxing!
Guest: Michigan travelers
(West Bloomfield, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/28/08
Review Submitted: 07/19/08
My husband & I do alot of business travel so for us to not stay in a hotel is a real vacation! Runaway provided the perfect place for us to relax from our normal hectic lives! I was able to read several books and enjoy the beautiful water view on the deck. We would regularly sit on the dock in the evening to enjoy the sunset....just beautiful! And the many eagles flying provided great entertainment. The house was extremely well equipped to view nature - 2 binoculars so I did not have to share with my husband! The inside was very clean & offered all the comforts of home with the well stocked kitchen! The bicycles were super as we enjoyed using them for several outings! Loved the Exmore Diner and the Mason Beach U-pick orchard - picked 5 pounds of blueberries! We will definitely look forward to our next relaxing trip to Runaway!!!!
Owner response:We have really enjoyed sharing the treasures of the Chesapeake with vacationers from all over the country. It's fun to see what our visitors like best. A meal at the Exmore Diner is like taking a trip back in time... and a real favorite. There are so many interesting "off the beaten path" things to do. Fall and winter are also great seasons at Runaway with non-prime season discounts.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Runaway from Reality
Guest: Ashley M.
Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/20/11
We arrived in the middle of November for a Birthday weekend getaway. It was definitely a perfect weekend. The house was beautiful and full of everything anyone could ever need or have forgotten to bring! The amazing outside and amenities were above and beyond anything we have experienced at a vacation home. Bill and Debbie were extremely sweet and accomodating and have such a warm and thoughtful touch throughout the entire experience!
Recommended for:
Runaway TO Silver Beach Cove
Guest: Theresa
(York, PA )
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
We arrived to a well maintained, clean home. Our stay was very enjoyable, despite the Noreaster stomr that hit that weekend. We enjoyed our time together as Runaway was a happy middle ground for our "Cousins Weekend" I would recommend this for anyone looking for a getaway for 50 something adults, and families with young children. I can only imagine what it is like when the weather is suitable. Despite that, we still had a lovely time catching up and eating fabulous seafood from the local seafood markets!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Chillaxing time
Guest: bonnie b.
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
We had a great time at Runaway. It was very relaxing. The house was just as described, spacious, lovely, very clean and well stocked. The owners were very kind. The brand new bed in master bedroom was very plush and comfy. Loved the temperpedic also. We had alot of fun on the jon boat netting crabs right in the cove. Lots and lots of crabs there. Had them 3 times that week, would have more later in summer, being early June many were too small to keep. Nice private beach close by, We had it to ourselves most days. Great county roads for bike riding. We finished one of the puzzels by weeks end. Would recommend for those looking for "chillaxing"
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Perfect Work Retreat
Guest: WorkHardPlayHarder
(Evergreen, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/06/10
Review Submitted: 12/12/10
Colleagues and I were looking for a quiet place to be able to focus on a document we are writing together. We chose Runaway and it exceeded our expectations. Brief escapes to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife allowed us to focus and be very productive while working. The house was easy to get to, well-stocked, comfortable, and had a large table on which we could spread out and get down to work. The only complaint we have is that we couldn't stay longer and enjoy some R&R there, too!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Runaway was like a home away from home
Guest: Gil and Debbie
(Lawrenceville, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/10
My husband and I had a very relaxed vacation. We loved the property. It offered more privacy than any place we have ever stayed. We really enjoyed watching the osprey, herons and eagles feeding. The cottage had everything we needed and more! We really liked all the "green" products that were available for our use. Also, we really liked the sleep number bed-very comfy! We can't wait to go again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Best vacation experience
Guest: Jason
(Exton, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/10
We had a wonderful vacation time at Runaway. The location is very good, we had crabs and fish from the bay to dinner table within 1 hour every day. The house is well-maintained, beautifully-decorated, spacious and clean. The owner have a very good stock for everything you need for a water-front vacation. The kids enjoyed all the toys so much. And the owner's family is super nice, and they were sharing tips, answering all kinds questions and providing help as much as they can. We will definitely come back next time and stay longer.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
What a great escape!
Guest: Joan
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/10
We stayed at Runaway the last week of June, 2010. The pictures do not do this place justice. The house was immaculate, we had 7 people and there was plenty of room to spread out. The kids and I loved Crabbing and the sunsets on the Bay were some of the best we have ever seen! Our granddaughter (5) loved the toys, movies and games, my teenager had a great time with the bikes and boats, my mother loved the secluded deck with vew of the water and my husband and i just loved the fact that we felt a million miles away from home and work. We will be back and will pack much lighter because everything we needed was right there!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Running Away
Guest: Utah Traveller
(Utah)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10
Review Submitted: 06/09/10
We were lucky enough to spend the Memorial Day weekend at Runaway. From Utah, we compiled a huge list of what we would do and see during our stay on the Chesapeake; all abandoned once we arrived at the cottage. It's just too beautiful to leave, and so we stayed pretty close to the bay for our five-day stay, except for the necessary restocking of supplies. We had a ball with the canoe and kayaks, the pushbikes, had great rambles along the quiet country lanes, cooked using the Weber every night, bird watched, moon watched, star watched....My child was entranced by seeing an eagle swoop down and catch a fish, then eat it, all within about 100 ft of the dock. We were fortunate enough to encounter most of the wildlife Debbie reports in the cottage booklet, including Kenny. The local deer were eating in the front yard at dawn (plus making inroads into the wheatfield across the lane)! Debbie leaves a list in the cottage of places to try, foodwise. We also consulted the Roadfood website. We paid careful attention to the recommendations from both. The independent stores and cafes that we subsequently visited in the area were nicely idiosyncratic and fun. Debbie also stocks the cottage with reading materials, and local brochures and books on the local area, which helped us out deciding which of the short trips that we could collectively talk ourselves into were really worth it. I got some terrific decoy ducks from a local store, and was also able to purchase Virginia hams and bacon in the cottage area. We'll be conducting a taste-off between the Exmore and Smithfield hams on 4 July! In terms of what we were promised from the Runaway web information, and Debbie's feedback, the information was accurate. The cottage was clean, spacious, and had a definite holiday-house feel. Debbie personally phoned us on our first day to ensure all was OK, a gesture which was appreciated. We'd go back anytime, but would allocate more than the five days we had to Runaway.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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