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Down By The Bay - Cape Charles -1st Floor Primary
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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81668 sq ft
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Explore the area

Cape Charles, VA
- Place, Central Park5 min walk
- Place, Oyster Farm Marina6 min walk
- Place, Cape Charles Beach11 min walk
- Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
+1
2 Twin Beds and 3 Queen Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Down By The Bay - Cape Charles -1st Floor Primary
🏖Come visit this updated 1930's bungalow. 5 blks to restaurants, shops & beach end of our street 🏠 First Floor master, w/ large bunky upstairs sleeps up to 8 (+ pack and play & air mattress) 🛶 Take stroll/ride to the beach, hose off in outdoor shower, grill on patio & cozy up to a fire. Or relax in the clawfoot tub! 💻 Staying the week & work remote? Work space ready for you! Wifi/Netflix. Updated kitchen & laundry space in your home away from home! 🐶 Dogs <50lbs (2 max) ☀️ Sunday-Sunday June -Aug Newly FENCED yard & Gas grill! Walk in with living room & work space off the foyer. Walk straight through dining room to kitchen/laundry. Dining table seats 6-8, movable island in kitchen. Full bathroom and First floor master with ensuite bath, to left of kitchen. Open staircase off the living room to the 2nd floor bunk/loft featuring second living space, full bath, two queen (lower ceilings) and 2 twin beds in alcoves with dividers and a large walk in closet with vanity. Air mattress and pack and play also available to sleep kids. 5 TVs available during stay- in living, master, loft, & 2 alcoves with queen beds. Mini split and large overhead fans upstairs. Walk in shower or claw foot tub available downstairs, and a tub/shower combo upstairs. Original hardwoods on the first floor and a gas fireplace adds to the charm! Older home updated with keeping character in mind, truly one of a kind! OUTSIDE: outdoor shower, solo Firepit, outdoor table/umbrella that seats 6, Adirondack chairs, several yard games in the shed, along with floats, paddle board, beach umbrellas, gas Weber on patio (if propane needs to be filled please fill and send receipt for reimbursement), charcoal grill (in shed)and more in the secure fenced yard! Please make sure to turn off all water and gas when not in use. Access to complete house, shed and yard. One small owners pantry with supplies is locked. Prompt communication as needed with owner via message In the historic district… a quiet block walkable or cartable to Beach (5 blocks to entrance at end of our street). Super close to Oyster Farm/Marina village with large walking/biking path and side walk behind the house along Washington which also makes a nice walk or bike ride to beach! 5 blocks to rest of shops and restaurants. 3 blocks to Central Park which kids love for the splash fountain, playground/zipline and field. Live music in the summers! Walk to most everything in Cape Charles or rent a golf cart from eastern shore carts or CC Ryders, especially if you have kids this is easier and they love it! Easy to use car too plenty, of street parking. Park your golf cart out front with charging cord on left side of house, or park next to shed if raining (covered) to charge which you can access from side walk and side yard out front or the vacant lot behind on Washington Or ParkPark your car (s) right out front of our house on the quiet street. Please make sure to park in front of our house (space for two cars) or across the street as to not take our neighbors spaces whom are full time residents and great neighbors! Sunday to Sunday bookings only June Through August ! 2 beach cruisers & a trike , 5 beach chairs, beach umbrellas, paddleboard and floats, new Weber propane grill (if need to refill submit receipt to us for reimbursement), charcoal grill (can get charcoal at food lion if needed) in large shed with yard games and life jackets 2 adult, 2 <30lb kids available for use. Lawn chairs, new solo fire pit, outdoor dining table also available to enjoy in the yard in your home away from home! Outdoor shower is a must! Book your golf carts EARLY with Eastern Shore Custom Carts or CC Ryder… they fill up in summer. It's definitely a walkable/golf carting beach town! Oyster farm marina is also a few block walk so boating into Cape Charles to stay is easy, you can rent a slip daily or weekly. For the busy season we also recommend booking dinner reservations in advance. Some games (in front team console) & kids toys available for use along with baby gear (pack and play, changing pad, booster high chair, sound machine, monitors and a bed rail). *Lawn is mowed every 10 days or so by a company as needed and done quickly, if this is an issue at all just let us know ahead of time. *No parties or events please. *Newly fenced yard -please pick up after your dogs and dispose of all waste in plastic bags, tied in trash can. There will be an additional $50 fee for dogs not picked up after. Please respect the yard so the next guests can enjoy :-) *New paddle board in shed for guest use *Charging cord for golf cart on left of house to run to street or can plug in outside of shed. No EV car charging currently available. Carts can be rented from eastern shore custom carts or Cc ryders. *string lights in front plug into left side of house, remote on green console. String lights in back plug inside shed. Please turn off overnight. *The gas cart in the shed is not for public rental. * Kayaks on back of shed need to be repaired so cannot currently use. *Please purchase travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Refunds will not be give for weather or circumstances beyond our control. Avail through air bnb or other sources online. FOLLOW, TAG, AND SHARE YOUR MEMORIES WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA. @downbythebaycapecharles
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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About the neighborhood
Cape Charles
Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighborhood in Cape Charles, is home to this vacation home. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club.

Cape Charles, VA
What's nearby
- Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Oyster Farm Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 83.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Small’s Smokehouse - 4 min drive
- Hardee's - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Shanty - 2 min drive
- Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Mar 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
claire b.
Dec 26, 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
Oct 21, 2025
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Jennifer B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Brooke O.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay at the bay
Brooke O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Trish H.
May 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Trish H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Vanessa B.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Charles stay
Vanessa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Gale B.
May 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 night getaway
Gale B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Troy M.
Apr 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Troy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Tim D.
Feb 29, 2024
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Wonderful stay!
Tim D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
Mar 12, 2025
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Get Together
Lisa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
claire b.
Dec 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us!
claire b.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel O.
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cape Charles
Daniel O.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Susie B.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bungalow
Susie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kathy H.
Nov 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Kathy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
Sep 28, 2023
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Better than the photos!
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
donald w.
Jun 23, 2024
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donald w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cape Charles House
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Tabitha V.
Nov 6, 2023
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Wedding
Tabitha V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
mary p.
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE CUTEST BEACH HOUSE
mary p.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Vickie S.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean and cozy
Vickie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Russell G.
Aug 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time on the Cape
Russell G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Shelly D.
Jul 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental ever!
Shelly D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Julia N.
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet getaway cottage
Julia N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sonja P.
Oct 12, 2024
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Perfect Timing and a beautiful place
Sonja P.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Samantha D.
Aug 20, 2023
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Picture Perfect Family Beach Vacation
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Christina Goodpaster
We are a top 1% home and super host in Cape Charles. We love sharing our home and this great town with others. We hope you love and respect it like we do!
What makes this property unique
1920’s Sears bungalow with loads of character
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