Location: Onancock, Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA (24 Miles N of Chesapeake Bay Bridge, 10 Miles S of Onancock) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Hexagonal house and hexagonal guest house appear after driving up long, tree-lined shell driveway. Unique design on a beautiful piece of property. Owners have been adding fruit trees and gardens. Availability June-August. May be available at other times by special request.
Stunning waterfront property directly overlooking expansive Occohannock Creek, "queen" of the Chesapeake Bay tributaries, 1 mile east of the Chesapeake Bay on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Peaceful and quiet escape in a romantic setting perfect for couples to get away. Views are spectacular especially sunrise and night sky star view from deck and from dock into Chesapeake.
Kids will enjoy fishing and crabbing off dock and hanging out in the garage and playing ping pong or riding provided bikes in quiet neighborhood. Fishing poles in boat house.
Large 2.25 acre property is 8 miles from Route 13 and small town of Exmore. Remote site extremely quiet and isolated but only 15 minutes from Food Lion, restaurants and quaint shops.
Main house built 1986 has master bedroom with queen bed and 1 other bedroom with 2 bunk beds (4 beds). Main house also has 2 futon chairs that convert into single beds that each sleep one.
Separate garage structure has independent air conditioning, 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, and bathroom with shower. Garage renovated 2009. Large open area garage with ping pong table. New washer & dryer installed April 2010.
Escape to this unspoiled setting with public beaches 45 minutes away at Kiptopeke State Park in Cape Charles or 75 minutes at famous Assoteague on Chincoteague Island.
Ospreys have built their nest on the neighbors dock and have returned every year for the past 5 years. Guests have also witnessed dolphins swimming into the creek.
FISHING:
Catch croakers, rock-fish, sharks (small ones), skate and stingrays from the dock. Crab pots also provided - catch crabs daily.
Boat rentals and charter fishing available in historic small fishing village of Wachapreague 30 minutes away ("flounder capital of the world" - see web link #1).
Charters also available from the ocean-side village of Oyster or Cape Charles with easy access to the Atlantic under the Cheapeake Bay Bridge.
BOATING:
Drive in with your boat and launch at public boat launch 20 minutes away on south side of creek (visible from deck) and tie up at your 255' dock which has 3 slips. 5 minutes to sand bars on the Chesapeake Bay where you can take in the sun and water in privacy or fish in the Chesapeake Bay.
Atlantic side boat launch 30 minutes in Willis Wharf away allows Barrier Island Atlantic ocean access. 30 minutes after boat launch and you are on remote Barrier Island beaches or fishing in the Atlantic.
Sail your boat in from the Chesapeake and tie up at the expansive dock; 6' MLW allows deep keel boat access.
Local marina 2 miles further east on Occohannock Creek for boat service.
SMALL BOATS:
2 kayaks, canoe and Eli dingy/sailboat on property - 30 minute paddle to gorgeous white sandy isolated beaches on the Chesapeake. Take you picnic lunch and umbrella and watch the sunset over the bay. MUST wear lifejackets (in shed) when using any of the boats provided.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : New front load washer installed April 2010
- Dryer : New front load dryer installed April 2010
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Bunk Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : 2 Twin Futon chairs
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : Assorted movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Huge deck 25' x 25'. Signature feature of property. Spend hours entertaining or reading, drawing/ painting overlooking expansive water.
- View/Location
- Beach View : Two kayaks on site. 30 minute paddle to gorgeous white sand beaches on the Chesapeake. Take your picnic and wine for secluded private beaches. Or launch your boat from across the creek, tie up at 255' dock, and motor 5 minutes away to drop anchor on sand bars in Chesapeake Bay to picnic and relax in the sun.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Stunning view of water from 10 feet away. Watch sunrise from deck. See ospreys on neighbor's dock return every year to rebuild nest and raise chicks
- Communications
- Telephone : please use only for local calls and for incoming calls
- Other Amenities
- Stunning view from large deck overhanging large tributary of Chesapeake Bay. Gorgeous sunrises and views of waterfowl. Secluded and incredibly private - 8 miles from Rte 13. Let time stand still and relax while winds blow off the water and sunshine dances across the waves.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly : Not recommended for children under 4 - waterfront and open spiral staircase in main house.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 15 minute drive from charming shops and restaurants in Onancock. 30 minute drive to boat access in Wachapreague to Barrier Islands with exceptional nature and boating. Pristine wildlife and unspoiled beaches only accessible by boat. 45 minute drive away to Cape Charles renowned Bay Creek golf courses and charming shops and restaurants. 75 minute drive to historic Chincoteague Island, home of the famous ponies.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012: June 1 - August 31 2011...$1400/ week (Sat - Sat), other times of the year
by special arrangement.
Monthly requests negotiable
Last minute bookings negotiable
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- View from deck - Onancock, VA House on Waterfront that is Kid Friendly close to Shops and Restaurants
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- View from main house looking inland - Onancock, VA House on Waterfront that is Kid Friendly close to Shops and Restaurants
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- View looking east from deck at sunrise - Onancock, VA House on Waterfront that is Kid Friendly close to Shops and Restaurants
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- View from deck of morning mist
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- View of deck
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- View of house and garage from the dock
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- Looking out over the dock
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- Small dining table in living room
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- Living room
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- Kitchen island seats 10 with additional stools not shown
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- Downstairs sitting area
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- View of deck from stairs leading up onto deck
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- Garage ping pong table and view of bathroom on left and 2 bedroom doors to right
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- View from the end of dock out onto Chesapeake Bay
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- Driveway leading to house
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- Aerial view of house looking out into Chesapeake Bay; arrow identifies house.
Traveler Reviews (1)
Couldn't ask for more!
Guest: Natalie
(Philadelphia PA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
We rented this property for a week in August 2011. We were looking for a place that could accomodate our family (10 adults), offer plenty to see and do, and be quiet and relaxing. Quail Walk was amazing; we couldn't have had a better vacation! The owners, were fantastic; they emailed us with so much information prior to our trip and were available via phone throughout the duration of our stay. By the time we left, I felt like we were good friends (even though we had never met!). The comfort of this home is unparallelled. So many rental properties are outfitted with just the bare minimum; not so here! When they say linens included, they mean sheets, bath towels, beach towels, etc, etc, and this just one example... We loved the hammocks, the crab traps, and the kayaks, which we used on a daily basis. Quail walk was far enough off the beaten track (20 minutes off 13) to be peaceful, but close enough to towns and sights that we were never bored. We enjoyed the local wineries, bay beaches in Cape Charles, ocean beach in Assateaque, quaint towns like Onancock, and fishing out of Willis Wharf. We all wish we had had a few more days to continue to explore, plus a few more after that to just relax! We would recommend this property highly, especially to people looking for a relaxing week away from just about everything!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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