Location: Cape Charles, Virginia, USA (Close to Virginia Beach/Norfolk/ Williamsburg) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage/house, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
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
- Washer: not shared
- Dryer: not shared
- Linens Provided: All bedding, bath towels and kitchen towels/potholders,etc are included
- 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
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: service for 10-12
- Refrigerator: full size
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ 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
- Water View
- Other Amenities
- Central air, Linens provided, Grill Gas
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small dogs
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: minimum age 25
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- 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)
April 12-May 16|$700/week -- June 1-June 27- $800.00 week
July 4-Sept 05 .. $400/weekend .. $1025/week (Peak Season)
Sept 06-Oct 31.. $300/weekend .. $750/week (Off Season)
Security Deposit: $100 per weekend, $200 per week
Cleaning service $50
All Linens are included- bedding/towels/dishtowels,etc
Weekends are 2 nights.
House Not Available from December 1- April 1
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/house
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
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
Property Photos
- Bigger than it looks! Great view of the ocean from front deck - Chesapeake Bay, VA Vacation Cottage Rental in Cape Charles
- ocean view from front porch - Chesapeake Bay, VA Vacation Cottage Rental in Cape Charles
- view from side of house - Chesapeake Bay, VA Vacation Cottage Rental in Cape Charles
- View of ocean from the upper deck
- view of deep water boat landing just around the corner from the house
- beach at Cape Charles
- sunset on the beach
- Living Room with views of ocean
- Kitchen
- Bedroom downstairs, has view of ocean
- twin bedroom with door that opens to upper deck and view of ocean
- third bedroom door opens to upper deck with view of ocean
- Living Room
- Eating area in kitchen
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I encourage anyone that stays at the house to please post any comments. This is the first year for renting the house out so I welcome all comments, good or bad. This will help me in knowing what people liked and did not like, and what changes I may need to make