Vacation Rentals by Owner

Amazing house in the best part of town.

Guest: Grace (Secaucus NJ)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

we had our first annual family vacation at the Mooring North and could not ask for a better experience. Luxury at it's finest. Beautiul views on the river. Tons of windows and a state of the art kitchen completely stocked with whatever you need. Walking distance to town. Even though the weather was iffy, our stay was wonderful. Perfect party house! I cannot thank Tim enough for his hospitality.

Owner response:I'm so happy you all had a good time. Everytime I saw you all you were smiling and laughing. What a wonderful, beautiful family you have. I do hope you'll make The Moorings North a yearly tradition.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

60th Birthday Party

Guest: FrancisA (Norristown, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 04/24/12

The place is very nice, wonderful views.

Owner response:Glad you all had a good time. Hope you come back for that 61st birthday next year!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Hidden Jewel

Guest: jbn (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

We had a delightful time in Chincoteague! I have been going there for many, many years and this is a hidden jewel on the island. Beautiful views! Kitchen was wonderful! Plan on going next year if at all possible in the same house!

Owner response:Thank you so much. Our happy repeat guests are the BEST! Don't wait too long to make your reservation for next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

A Great Place to Relax

Guest: Celeste (Pa.)
Date of Stay: 09/28/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

We are a group of 4 couples who have been coming to Chincoteague Island every September for the past 20 plus years. We watched this home being built and were delighted to find it was a rental property. And even more delighted after staying there. We just returned from our third year staying at Moorings North. There is nothing "not" to like from the spacious and private bedrooms and baths to the gourmet kitchen where we enjoy preparing dinners and relaxing in the great room. The sunset views from the gazebo are simply spectacular. This year we had the pleasure of meeting the owners and would just like to say "thank you" Timothy and Richard for creating a little slice of heaven on Chincoteague Island.

Owner response:Thank you so very much for your kind words. We truly do appreciate our guests, especially repeat guests as yourselves. It was so very nice meeting you as well. We don't often get the opportunity to personally meet our guests as we don't want to intrude. Thank you again for your loyalty, and we look forward to seeing you again next September!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.

KICK BACK

Guest: soltura (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/30/11

Guest: Linda B. (Nashville, TN) Date of Stay: 09/11/11 My family and I were searching for a quiet, relaxing spot to re-energize ... and WOW! did we ever find it at The Moorings North. The configuration of the house was perfect for our family, and the elevator made unloading and loading so easy and convenient. The house was comfortable, clean, beautifully furnished, and the kitchen is better equipped than mine at home; certainly not your typical "beach" house. My husband and sons caught three flounder right off the bulkhead in back of the house. We enjoyed watching the gorgeous sunsets over Chincoteague Bay from the porch right off the main living area. The island is very family friendly. It's like stepping back in time. We're already planning to come back next year.

Owner response:Linda, we're delighted to learn you had such a great time during your stay at The Moorings North. I'm sure those flounder you caught made for a great dinner! Don't wait too long to book your reservation for next year as weeks are beginning to fill up already. Thank you again for choosing The Moorings North, and I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding your plans for next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

An Ideal "Mooring" (Comfortable Elegance with a "killer view")

Guest: Lois (New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

The Moorings North was the ideal vacation spot for my family's ( 5 sisters plus 2 nieces) biennial "girls' vacation." The comfortably elegant style, decor and perfect location on the water of Chincoteague Bay more than lived up to the description and photos on the website. The modern, well-equipped kitchen, luxurious suites and the four beautifully appointed baths were appreciated by our group of seven "mature" women...to say nothing of the (easy to use) elevator to bring up (too much) luggage, food and drink! While we enjoyed exploring the area - antiquing, walking the Ocean City boardwalk, hiking the local trails, viewing the islands from the water on a "Daisey cruise", shopping on Main Street, savoring the local seafood at Bill's or The Village, touring Assateague Island on the Chincoteague Natural History Museum wildlife tour (with its many photo ops of the famous ponies "up close and personal") and even climbing the Asseteague Light... when it was time to leave we all wished we had spent more time at Moorings North on our own "private" decks or in the "gazebo in the sky." This is our eighth "girls vacation" and we have rented in various spots in Maine, Cape Cod and Outer Banks and have loved the houses we found; none, however, had a better location and most were not as beautiful and comfortable as Moorings North. We like to explore different areas so we may not be back to Chincoteague Island soon; however, if ever we do I will not have to waste any time searching for the ideal spot!

Owner response:I am so happy that you ladies enjoyed your visit to our island, and especially pleased to know you enjoyed your stay at The Moorings North. It was truly a pleasure having you all. Some guests are more memorable than others, and you certainly fit into that category. Have fun on your next "girls vacation" where ever you may choose to go, but always know you're welcome back anytime.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

Fantastic Stay!

Guest: Supper Club (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

"Wow!" was the word of the day after we rode up the elevator and entered your beautiful home! The pictures on the website do not do the home justice. The common area upstairs sticks out over the water and, because of the wall of windows, you feel like you are on a cruise ship with your own private view of the water. We found the house to be perfectly clean and all of the bedrooms were great. The two master suites were really nice for us since we had two couples on the trip. Having our own porch for each suite on the water was a real treat and the master bathrooms were spa quality! The only problem we had was helping the kids figure our who would get to sleep in the "tower room." Just about every room in the house has a view of the water. The home is located in a great place to ride bicycles to the end of the island of downtown to shop. Be sure to visit Assateague Island and the National Seashore, which are merely minutes away. Fresh seafood and great recreation are only a short walk from the home. All in all, our family said it was one of our favorite places we have been and one of our favorite houses we have rented. Thanks for the opportunity and for the memories we have created because of your great home.

Owner response:We are so thrilled you, your family and guests enjoyed your stay at The Moorings North on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. We're proud of our little island by the sea, and we're so happy to be able to offer our guests the unique accomodations of The Moorings North. Please plan to come back soon. We're always exceptionally pleased to welcome our previous guests. Tell your friends about us!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Moorings North Fun!

Guest: pete (Marydel, Eastern Shore Maryland)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/04/10

We had a great week at your home, my family loved it.The house was perfect for my parents(elevator worked great for them) they could not have asked for a better 60th anniversery present. Being a water oriented type family we really appreciated the beautiful views. The house was big enough to accomadate everyone and was very comfortable. The gazebo in the sky was everyones favorite hangout.The fishing and swimming in the canal was awesome! thanks again!

Owner response:I'm so glad you, your family and guests enjoyed your stay at The Moorings North. Happy Anniversary to your parents! Please come back and stay with us again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We will be back again!!

Guest: PC (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

We spent a week at this beautiful vacation house. We just returned home yesterday and already planning to come back next year! Very beautiful house, breathtaking view in the living room, the photos on your website does not do the justice, it is a LOT BETTER than we expect! Very equipped and CLEAN house. We feel like home at your place! We spent good time exploring the island: fishing, biking, BBQ, Beach, etc etc. Thank you so much for letting us to stay at your place, we SURE will be back next year!!

Owner response:So very happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay at The Moorings North and Chincoteague Island. I saw the children catching some crabs off the bulk head. They seemed to really be enjoying themselves. I hope there was enough for a good crab boil. We look forward to you coming back next year!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Great Vacation Rental!

Guest: Carol & Dean (Reading, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

The Moorings North is a fantastic vacation rental. The views of the sunset on the bay are phenomenal! The design of this lovely home takes great advantage of the view but yet the home is very functional and comfortable. We enjoyed a first rate vacation experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful House - Wonderful Vacation

Guest: Gina (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

The Moorings North was everything we hoped for. A wonderful location - close to stores and recreation facilities. Beautiful and comfortable accommodations, perfect for families with young children as well as those with grandparents. Just a great place to relax and play and of course, enjoy the spectacular views! We will cherish our memories of Chincoteague and this lovely home.

Owner response:Gina, I'm so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at The Moorings North. Chincoteague Island is a great place for families to vacation. I do hope you and your family will make visiting us a tradition. We would gladly welcome you back anytime.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Wonderful Sunsets

Guest: Paul S. (Harrisburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

We (my daughters and their families) really did enjoy your house and our week on Chincoteague Island. We have been visiting Chincoteague for over 30 years, and this is by far the nicest house we have visited. Chincoteague and Assateague are great places for a family to bike and enjoy the beach. We plan to be back in 2012! Thanks for the lovely accomodations. It took me several years to realize that Main Street/Chincoteague Channel is the only place to stay. Absolutely wonderful sunsets!

Owner response:We're so glad you, your daughters and their families enjoyed your stay. It's always so nice to have guests who have been coming to the island for such a long time. We absolutely agree with you about our location. We think it's the best on the island. It's quiet, yet close enough to our quaint downtown shops to walk or bike, and the most beautiful sunsets. Thank you for choosing The Moorings North as your vacation rental house, and we'll look for you in 2012.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Beautiful house and great location!

Guest: Michele CM (Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

My friends and I, with all of our young children (2 yrs to 9 yrs), just stayed a long weekend at the Moorings North. We were impressed with how spacious and beautiful the house was! We had been to Chincoteague last year and stayed in an older house near Oyster Bay. This house was a much better location, we walked to Mr. Whippy's for ice cream and absolutely loved the view from the gazebo-in-the-sky! The sunsets were amazing and the breeze on the gazebo was so refreshing. We are hoping to make this an annual trip and look forward to many more years of renting this house.

Owner response:We're so pleased that your family and your guests enjoyed staying at The Moorings North. Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime you'd like. Please help us spread the word by recommending The Moorings North to your friends and family.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Beautiful, Unique, And in Many Ways A Really Uplifting Getaway

Guest: flounder (Atlantic Beach, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

My wife, daughter and I had the opportunity to stay at the "Moorings North" property for a long (4-day) weekend in April. The house is new, absolutely beautiful, tastefully furnished with tons of room and a very open floor plan. There are four master bedroom suites all with walk-in closets and private, full baths, with both soaking tubs/spas and walk-in showers. There is a cool sleeping loft, with twin beds and a sleeping alcove, accessible via a spiral staircase, on the top floor with views of the sound and of the island. Our daughter really loved this. Plus the balcony at the top of the stairs afforded her a look into the great room to check on what the "grown-ups" were doing. The kitchen is very large, open, has granite counters, and is far better equipped than my house (and I like to cook). All the appliances are new and top of the line. The house is an architectural masterpiece, with a reverse floor plan, a great living room for entertaining or just "hanging-out". It is located on a canal with views of the sound, and you could throw a fishing line into the water from the back yard or deck. There is a raised, outdoor covered deck/patio right off of the great room, with nearly 360 degree views of the island, that is equipped for grilling out, and great for dining or just relaxing with friends. You can walk to the center of town and to the shops and restaurants, which offer a variety of really good food at a full range of prices. There is even a Vietnamese restaurant that offers the big hot bowls of steaming noodle soup known as "Pho". Chincoteague itself is a very unique place to explore, and we wound up wishing that we had more time to see all the island has to offer. There is an abundance of wildlife everywhere you turn, and plenty of open spaces, woods, wetlands and beaches to explore. The highlight of our weekend was a mother duck that decided to take up residence and build a nest for her eggs in the pine straw in the garden under the front steps. We tipped-toed by to check on her regularly. Chincoteague is also a boaters paradise, but we didn't have a boat. If we did, we could have tied up at the house. We also didn't get to explore much of the area surrounding the island in Virginia and Maryland, but we know it is full of historic places...but this is just an excuse to return and stay longer next time. There were only three of us, in the big house that can accommodate many more, but we had a really quiet, fun and relaxing stay.

Owner response:We're so happy that your family enjoyed your stay at The Moorings North on Chincoteague Island. I wanted to give you an update on the mother mallard duck you observed during your stay. She became a proud mother of six baby ducklings. The island will soon be crowded with mother ducks leading their young around. It's comical to see traffic stopped to let them cross the street. Just one of the many sites on Chincoteague Island that brings a smile to your face, and warms your heart. We hope you will come back soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Keith and Ann-Marie Ramsey (Greenville, NC )
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/09

Our friends and family thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Chincoteague Island! The superior lodging at The Moorings North made our stay very enjoyable, from the beautiful views, the tastefully decorated family room, the comfortable bedrooms, the complete kitchen, and the very fast WiFi! We highly recommend The Moorings North as a vacation destination to those traveling to Chincoteague Island.

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Guest: Linda Zack (Chagrin Falls, OH)
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/26/09

We very much enjoyed Moorings North, and will definitely consider using it again. It is much better for my parents than other places we've stayed, now that stairs are so difficult for them. We loved the views from the downstairs bedrooms - having glass railings on the balconies was a GREAT idea! - and the whole layout upstairs, with that beautiful bow window effect and the fireplace, and the lovely comfortable furnishing.

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Guest: Cathy Bing (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/09

We spent a most enjoyable visit to Chincoteague Island, due in large measure to our stay at The Moorings North. The house was beautiful, well designed, and had all the comforts of home. The water view from the house was spectacular, and also my favorite: I honeymooned and often stayed at the Island Motor Inn (nearby), and was very familiar with that particular area. We all liked the privacy that the bedrooms provided (especially the private balconies), and the view from the living area. We also spent a great deal of time on the large deck which overlooked the water. I've heard nothing but positive feedback from all my friends.

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Guest: Celeste Jensen (Ambler, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 10/04/09

We had a wonderful, relaxing 5 day stay in your home. We come to Chincoteague from Pennsylvania this time each year and have always stayed at the Island Motor Inn; one reason being the spectacular view. We watched your home being built, realized last year it was a rental and decided to give it a try. We found it very accommodating and were delighted to see how well stocked the kitchen is as we enjoy cooking a few meals in. The extra amenities such as dish soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels and toilet paper and soap in the bathrooms did not go unnoticed, a very nice touch.

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Guest: Jennifer Ahrens (Norfolk, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/10/09

We were so pleased! Thank you so much, we would love to come back next year.

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Guest: Catherine Bohn (Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

We love your house. This was our 2nd year staying there. We enjoy sitting in the living room and watching the sunset and all the boats go by. The view is incredible. The kitchen is very well equipped and we used it a lot! The bedrooms are comfortable and the bathrooms are amazing. The central vac and washer/dryer is great! And, you have the quietest dishwasher ever. Our kids loved running around the "loop" - through the upstairs bedroom/bathroom, into the living room and back around again. The loft was a perfect place to play hide-and-seek. The location, close to town, is so convenient. We walked to the farmers market, to get donuts and ice cream, and of course, to shop. We had such a great stay and can't wait to come back again.

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Guest: Bruce and Barbara Wallick (Phoenix, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

We enjoyed the week at this beautiful house. It was very clean, well stocked with dishes, plates etc . The views from the second floor deck and living room windows were wonderful and was just what we love the most about Chincoteague Island. We had some friends for dinner and they were so impressed with the view and the decor. We had a wonderful relaxing family vacation and are glad there are beautiful homes like this to rent. Thanks so much and hope to return again soon.

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Guest: The Powell Family (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

We really enjoyed our time in your lovely home. It's well equipped, and was exceptionally comfortable for our whole family. We especially loved the porch, and the view of the channel, and Chincoteague Bay. The birds, and all the boat traffic entertained us. The gorgeous sunsets were spectacular. WE WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!

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Guest: The Eder Family (Harleysville, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/09

We sincerely did enjoy our time at your beautiful house - the house was very well equipped, and everything was in perfect working order. My son, and I enjoyed several ping-pong tournaments as well - that was a nice touch! And, we also enjoyed the beautiful sunsets as well. We always come back to Chincoteague Island, and will certainly consider your house for our future stays.

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Guest: Loberta Staley (Thurmont, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

You have a lovely rental home, and we enjoyed our stay at The Moorings North. The location is excellent! We do plan to return, and will hopefully, rent this home again in the future if it is available.

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Guest: Shelia Mooney (Washington, D.C.)
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

We LOVED the property!

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Guest: Kay Redding (Southern Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

This thoughtfully designed vacation house is definitely a "wow!" The descriptions and photos show the care with which it was planned, both to frame its stunning waterfront views and to anticipate any possible needs of small or large parties of guests. The elevator makes upper level living a pleasure and the sidewalk walking distance to Chincoteague's quaint downtown is a definite plus. A wonderfully relaxing visit; highlighted by the pleasures of sitting feet up and enjoying the ever-changing wildlife and colors of Chincoteague Bay.

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