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The purple door at the bay.

Waterfront holiday home with water park and indoor pool

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Greenbackville, VA

Place, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
‪36 min drive‬
Place, Captain Timothy Hill House
‪39 min drive‬
Place, Maui Jack's Waterpark
‪39 min drive‬
Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

The purple door at the bay.

When you see the purple door you will know you have made it to your vacation spot. You will find stunning views any time of the day. Then at dawn or dusk you will think you are in a painting. This property has a full kitchen, living room with 2 couches, two nice size bedrooms with queen size beds, there is a full bathroom with a garden tub with a shower. Then you will find a spiral stair case that leads to the 3rd floor with a couch, another full bathroom with a shower, another queen size bed and the best view you would ever hope to find. On the outside you will find a balcony and a private peer.

Before you arrive at "The Purple Door on the Bay" Please contact me for access information. 443-953-0387.

Please message me all the names & numbers of the people staying at, The Purple Door on the Bay. Finally, I also need to know what make, model, tag number & color of your vehicle that you plan to use while staying at The Purple Door on the Bay. I must report this information to the office of Captain's Cove. If you are interested in using the amenities within The Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club they charges $15.00 a day, per person or $75.00 a week per person. I need to inform the Captain's Cove within 05 days to your stay if you plain to use the amenities.

Thank you, for your help and understanding.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Make sure you clean up after your pet outside

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Don’t leave outside lights on for long periods of time. Please do not go on any other dock/pier, other than the one directly behind the property.

Please park in front of the property, please do not park in the vacant lot next door.

Please take your trash to the Horntown Convenience Center and Recycling located at 5536 Fleming Rd, Horntown, VA 23395. There will be no charge.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Greenbackville

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Captain's Cove, a neighbourhood in Greenbackville. E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area and Chesapeake Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Delmarva Discovery Center and Pocomoke Fair Grounds. Wallops Flight Facility and Maui Jack's Waterpark are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

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Greenbackville, VA

What's nearby

Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 36 min drive - 35.2 km
Captain Timothy Hill House - 39 min drive - 37.9 km
Maui Jack's Waterpark - 39 min drive - 37.9 km
Museum of Chincoteague - 40 min drive - 38.6 km
Oyster Bay - 42 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Island Creamery - ‬31 min drive
‪Ropewalk - ‬32 min drive
‪Steamers - ‬31 min drive
‪Teaguers - ‬32 min drive
‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The purple door at the bay. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is The purple door at the bay. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The purple door at the bay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The purple door at the bay.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The purple door at the bay. located?

Located in Captain's Cove, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stockton Park and E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area. Chesapeake Forest and Vaughn State Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

24 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a great week staying in Captains Cove. The house met all our needs and the amenities at the marina were wonderful. Only wish would be that the house had wifi.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

19 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Property was slightly run down and had no driveway (just grass). It was in a great neighborhood with a beautiful view. We had to take the trash 15 minutes south when leaving (in the opposite direction of home for us). It was good enough for us to relax and cook but a slight bit expensive for its outdated condition though.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanne s.

17 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best! Had a great time. Just Beautiful!!!

Such a beautiful location. Had the best time with my boys and their friends!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doran S.

30 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway!

We just wanted some stress free time to enjoy time with the kids before they graduate. Very clean and easy to get to. Going to try another trip in the summer. A+++

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

23 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All about the view and wonderful neighbors

Had an Awsome 8 days , views were amazing from just about everywhere in the house. Fishing was good from dock, crabbing was slow, a little late in the season. Beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The restaurant just down the street had very good food, especially the fish tacos. No issues at all during our stay. Beautiful club house, indoor pool and golf course.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Candace O.

6 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

The Purple Door House

The location is perfectly located 15-20 from the beaches, Chincoteague island, tourist area, horse farms, boat/kayaking and fishing charters. The home has a nice private dock and resides in a beautiful and large community. The community has pools a restaurant and playgrounds. We wish we had more time just to use the community amenities. Only recommendations we would make; full cleaning and inspection of the main AC unit, it had mildew and gave the house a musty smell. A deep clean on the carpets. Due to the musty mildew smell the carpets feel very moist and smell. Fix the dead bolt lock. The key would get severely stuck when inserted. We were lucky to get the key released but a lock smith should really take a look at the mechanism. Lastly, owners should invest in newer updated furniture, finish the sunroom with sheetrock, and purchase outdoor patio furniture. These things could easily be taken care of and none of the above stopped us from making the purple door home our regular place to vacation every year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alden S.

29 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Purple Door Stay

Property has a great view of the water across to Chicateague. I could have sat on the deck looking at that view all day but the heat wouldn’t let me. Way too hot outside. Kelly was tremendous answering any concern. Only negative is if you want to go to Chicateague it is a 30 minute drive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

15 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We needed a quiet peaceful place. The view of Chincoteague Bay from a spacious deck and it's sunsets are gorgeous. The indoor stairs are circular so guests with mobility issues will have difficulty entering at the ground level and going to main level. Those circular stairs also lead to a lovely loft living/bath/bedroom area. The other entry is a set of outdoor steps to the deck. From the house, Chincoteague Island is about a 20 minute ride through beautiful countryside that takes you by Wallops Island NASA/Goddard flight center. Their visitors center has interesting information about the area's contribution to sub-orbital and weather research. Asateague is only a bit further where the wild ponies can be viewed. Asateague beach offers fun in the sun on the Atlantic coast. Thanks, Kelly for a lovely vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

patti s.

23 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

N/A

Upstairs bed was uncomfortable and either the mattress or pillows had an awful smell..linens were rewashed..wasn't that. Lost power during one night..smoke/fire alarms went off because of the power outage..thank God my son in law knew how to turn off till power was restored because it was deafening. Needed more dining area..only 2 chairs for 5 people wasn't ideal. The air-conditioning ductwork needed repair late one evening..that was fixed in a very timely manner.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krissy R.

1 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View is prettier in person...pictures just don't do it justice. Sitting on the dock with the sounds of nature was just what we needed. Check-in was very easy and everything was as listed. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen well supplied. Memories that will last a life time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

24 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Price and location was the primary reason the purple door works for us!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquita D.

31 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had an amazing time at the purple door! We wrre able to brimg our fur baby which was a HUGE plus. After reading the reviews I wasn't sure what to expect. I arrived knowing we made a good choice. Its a very cute little place. There was never a claim to be a luxury, upscale rental. Yes there could be a few updates. The air conditioner worked fine for us in a heatwave. In fact, it was a little chilly. I would go back for the views and location.We loved havimg access to the pools. Met some really nice people. It is accurate that this location is kind of remote. Pack and pick up everything you need on the way in. Didnt mind the 30 min ride to Chincoteague and Asateague to see the ponies. Check in and Checkout was simple and easy. The only caution is if you have mobility issues, there are MANY STAIRS! Nice place to relax. If I ever came back that way I will definitely stay again. Communication with Kelly, the property manager, was so easy. Always available and responded quickly and was always friendly. Lastly, there is a keurig, bring your k cups. Drinking coffee while watching the waves from the deck is the best way to start your day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terri G.

15 Jul, 2025

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

I’ll begin by saying that this property is a great location, being right on the bay with a dock for fishing/crabbing!!! The host, Kelly, was very responsive to all of my questions prior to arriving, and also addressed the issues we had after arriving at the house. Upon arrival, there is no driveway, so we had to park in the grass, which we just assumed was ok. The neighbor confirmed that that’s where the “driveway” is. We had a difficult time getting the key out of the lockbox. We found that one of the sliding doors upstairs was unlocked, which we realized doesn’t lock at all, so if you feel the need to lock doors, think twice about this house. Also, the AC was not working properly, so it was warm inside when we got there. I immediately contacted Kelly and she sent someone out with a portable AC unit(see pics). The tape would not hold the vent on the plywood so we ended up turning that unit off because we felt it was unsafe with the venting blowing inside the house.Kelly assured me that there was no danger, however I didn’t want to risk it. There was also a portable AC unit running in the room upstairs. It was like listening to the low rumble of jet engines.When we left on Thursday, July 11, the instructions for leaving say to take the trash to the waste site(address provided). When we got to the waste disposal site, the sign said CLOSED ON THURSDAY, so we had to haul our trash home with us.With all of the issues, we were refunded a portion of our stay. House needs TLC!!!

Inside living area with the initial tape

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

14 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Fishing was amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randy R.

9 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a getaway!

Great place on the water. We caught enough crabs off the dock to have dinner. Relaxing place to take the family and enjoy the seaside. I wish we had more time to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

4 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

All of my critiques are first world problems and not worth mentioning. Great place. Great view. Great location. Friendly neighbors. Nicely located about halfway between VA and MD assateague island. If you have a mobile infant/toddler, a pack and play blocks the spiral staircase perfectly. Will be staying again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley B.

1 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute, But Not Cozy

The property, as portrayed was adorable and it was in a desirable location. What wasn't mentioned was that the central air wasn't working properly. The unit for upstairs was no longer in commission and the unit for the rest of the house couldn't handle the heat. Temps hit 80 inside the house almost every day we were there, which made sleeping uncomfortable. The portable AC units provided were not adequate even with fans that we purchased to help circulate the air for times when we were in the house.Railings on the deck outside were loose and the corner posts were zip-tied together. Railings in the loft area were also loose. The amenities we had to register ourselves for were not included. In fact, there was a charge of 15 per person per day to use them, which is pretty steep. Not sure if the neighborhood collects dues from homeowners and then charges their renters, but that was tacky.In addition, on our first full day there, we talked to a woman at information. She was not helpful and she talked to us like we didn’t belong there. If residents don't want renters, then they need to change their bylaws.The response from the property manager regarding the heat was fast, but the result just wasn't good and that is on the homeowner. Until the few things I mentioned are fixed, I would not recommend this rental. We've used VRBO many times. This is the first time I feel we were let down.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

25 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This is a very peaceful place to stay. It's quiet, but still close enough to things to do all within an hours drive. Ocean City is about a 40-45 minute drive, Assateague, MD to see the ponies on the beach is about 35-40 minutes. Assateague, VA and Chincoteague are 30-35, Wollops NASA station is 15-20 minutes. It overlooks Chincoteague Bay and the island of Chincoteague. My husband and i would definitely stay there again. Alms is you like seafood, that is one of the best areas for it. Definitely get some blue crab while you're there, so yummy!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

19 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Purple Door

We loved the view and can not wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

11 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

We enjoyed our stay at the Purple Door. The views were spectacular and we enjoyed sitting on the deck. My husband taught my daughter to fish and she loved the dock area. We did use the amenities at Captain’s Cove and drove out to Assateague Island to see the horses. The location is tucked away from major attractions but we got used to the drive after the first day. The neighbors were friendly. Enjoyed our stay !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

5 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax

My family and i spent a relaxing week enjoying everything about the house , plenty of fishing and crabbing from the dock , the almost constant breeze made the deck a perfect place. The house seems a little off the beaten path for the first day or so but once you make a couple trips to town its nothing. I wish i had paid a few days for the amenities but thats hindsight. If you're looking for a quiet getaway this is the perfect place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Howard H.

24 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view!

View was great! House could use a few minor repairs but overall nice place! Great location right on the water! Nice farmers market at the marina on Thursdays. Food from marina was also good.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

16 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of Times

My husband and I had the best of times. We came with my daughter and her family. Staying where we were there was a friendly atmosphere. The home was clean, and my pets were allowed. We had some trouble with the tv service but Kelly along with the owner called me on the phone. Kelly then came by and fixed it for us. Right away at that. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023