Location: Cape Charles, Eastern Shore, Virginia, USA (Close to Virginia Beach/Norfolk/ Williamsburg) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Cottage/house
Slip away to the peaceful Eastern Shore. Enjoy the soft sea breezes on a quiet, relaxing evening sitting on the porch that looks out on the Atlantic Ocean. Three bedrooms (one queen, one double, 2 twins, and a sleep sofa. Bedrooms upstairs open to upper deck with views of the Atlantic ocean. Well equipped kitchen, cozy living area, two full baths, one with tub/shower, one with shower.
Just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay and the beach. Fast/easy access to water via the public boat landing behind the house. Bring your boat,canoes, or jet skis.
Area activities include antiquing, birding, bicycling the back roads, canoeing and kayaking (kayak rentals available in Cape Charles), and paddle-boating (rentals at the Marina). Scooter rentals by the hour, day or week. These are vespa style, moped scooters-rent them in town. Schedule an evening sail on the bay. Day trips include spending a day on Tangier Island where the crab served for lunch is right out of the water. Visit Chincoteague (if your timing is right, you’ll be able to see the famed Chincoteague ponies) Tak a walk on the trails of the nearby Eastern Shore of Virginia’s National Wildlife Refuge, a stopover on the Great Atlantic Flyway and nearly 300 birds have been identified on the refuge. Visit the Barrier Islands Center. NASA's visitors' center on Wallops Island depicts the birth of man's space explorations
Visit the unique shops in Cape Charles, relax on the beach and enjoy good food at the Cape Charles Coffee House. Fish from the pier or relax on the beach at Kiptopeake State park just down the road. Take in a play at the historic Arts Enter theatre, browse local artists paintings and hand made items at the Stage Door Gallery. Or just sit on the deck and relax.
Great place to get away from it all. Or, for more excitement, just a little over one hour away, historic Williamsburg, Busch Gardens & Water Country with many outlet malls for shopping. Virginia Beach & Norfolk just 30-40 minutes away as well.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : All bedding, bath towels and kitchen towels/potholders,etc are included
- Washer : not shared- full size
- Dryer : not shared- full size
- Garage : studio apartment over garage for additional space at an additional cost if needed- two futons, mini kitchen and bath with shower
- Covered Parking : yes, concrete pad under house
- Off Street Parking : there is room for additional cars or boats
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : yes, room for 2 boats or 3 smaller boats
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 twin beds in one bedroom
- Convertible Bed : Queen size sofa bed
- Crib : crib and a playpen
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : service for 10-12
- Refrigerator : full size
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : gas grill
- Deck/Patio : Deck/porch on main level of house with ocean view
- Balcony : deck on upper level with view of ocean
- View/Location
- Ocean View : The only obstacles are some trees but ocean is clearly viewble from porch and upper deck. Views from living room, bedrooms.
- Water View
- Other Amenities
- There is also a studio apartment over the garage available for an additional cost if extra space is needed. Has 2 futons, mini kitchen, and bath w/shower. Fully furnished
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small dogs
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : minimum age 25
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Golf on one of the ten best courses, Fishing either on the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Ocean, explore the many villages both on the Chesapeake Bay side and the Atlantic Ocean side.Scooter rentals by the hour, day or week. These are vespa style, moped scooters-rent in town
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June-July weekly 1050.00
April-May weekend- $250,
Security Deposit: $100 per weekend, $200 per week
Cleaning service $75
All Linens are included- bedding/towels/dishtowels,etc
Weekends are 2 nights.
House Not Available from December 1- April 1 and after August 2010
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Destress/Relax on the Eastern Shore
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Cape Charles
Peaceful, beautiful sunsets, laid back and people are friendly. Nice beach, great for children, calm waters as beach is on the bay side. Lots of small towns to explore, just a great place to get away from it all..
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Restful, away from the busy city, nice golf course and clubhouse, nice beach, not crowded. Boat dock/ramp just around the corner. Most of the time have a nice breeze off the water. There is a studio apartment over the garage with two futons for sleeping, mini kitchen, stocked with all you need, and bath with a shower for an additional cost
Sit on the front porch and see the ocean and beautiful sunsets. Watch the boats go through the channel and out to sea
about 5 mi from the house, enjoy the beach on the bay, great waters for children, also visit the shops, coffee house, and pub in town
Enjoy the beach and activities of the state park. View the concrete ships. Ride bikes, walk the beach
just around the corner from the house, put your boat in deep channel waterway and explore the ilands just a short boat ride away, great fishing. Check with harbormaster about dockage. Walk back to the
Owner's Map of Cape Charles
Live in Richmond, in the mortgage business, have two children,and two grandchildren. Love to spend time at the shore with them. The little ones love the beach and playing in the water and sand
Property Photos
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- Bigger than it looks! Great view of the ocean from front deck - Chesapeake Bay, VA Vacation Cottage Rental in Cape Charles
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- ocean view from front porch - Chesapeake Bay, VA Vacation Cottage Rental in Cape Charles
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- view from side of house - Chesapeake Bay, VA Vacation Cottage Rental in Cape Charles
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- View of ocean from the upper deck
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- view of deep water boat landing just around the corner from the house
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- beach at Cape Charles
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- sunset on the beach
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- Living Room with views of ocean
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- Kitchen
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- Bedroom downstairs, has view of ocean
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- twin bedroom with door that opens to upper deck and view of ocean
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- third bedroom door opens to upper deck with view of ocean
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- Studio apartment
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- Eating area in kitchenette studio apartment nice view of ocean from window
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- Sunset at the shore
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- Tide is in at the lower end of the beach
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #79171
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