Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a dock and houses.
A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake and houses, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a table.
A marina with boats docked, a calm lake, and houses in the background.
A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a covered outdoor area, and a boat.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Shared communal pool
  • Dock
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Greenbackville, VA
  • Place, Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Assateague Lighthouse
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Greenbackville

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Captain's Cove, a neighborhood in Greenbackville. Costen House Museum and Delmarva Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pocomoke Fair Grounds and Wallops Flight Facility. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Greenbackville, VA

What's nearby

  • Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 30 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 33 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Assateague Lighthouse - 35 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Salisbury University - 53 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Amarin Coffee - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Beach BBQ - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat on Nov 29, 2026 start from $449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Diving Duck | Waterfront Dock + Hot Tub w/ Captain's Cove Pools & Golf, Pet Friendly 5BR Retreat located?

Located in Captain's Cove, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stockton Park and E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area. Chesapeake Forest and Vaughn State Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Enjoyed everything about this home. Lots of room and couldn't ask for better stock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you Russ! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our family vacation. The house was clean and had everything we needed to cook all but 1 meal for 8 people! We enjoyed the game room, hot tub, the kayaks and dock, and the boys enjoyed figuring what bait caught the most blue crab! The location was perfect to launch from and had plenty of parking for our 3 vehicles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with all the amenties. We utilized the boat dock, hot tub, kayaks, and game room. Fully equipt large kitchen. Had an amazing time. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge was a quick 20 min drive. Bonus- Our dogs enjoyed being able to be a part of the vaction!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

June 2021 Stay

Everyone coming here it's a nice house but ocean city is over an hour away not 30 minutes and all the amenities are closing early or the pool with the bar was only open once in my week long stay. The staff at the marina club very rude but I had no choice they called me two weeks before I came and lowered the occupancy on the house I rented. They tried to ocomadate me and lowered the price on a second house but not free which it should have been. I am really disappointed in my stay beware of this rental I should have taken a refund which is my fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Captain’s Cove was great!

We loved sitting on the deck in the morning and being visited by the resident ducks. The hot tub was fabulous after a long day at the beach. It was quiet and remote. The house is big and beautiful. The front door was a little difficult to open. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 2022 Stay

We had a great week at Diving Duck! The house is amazing and the newly added game room and hot tub made our stay even more fun. We enjoyed some kayaking as well. Plenty of space in the kitchen and family room. We highly recommend Capt. Matt at Marshland Charters for a morning or afternoon of fishing. My daughter caught the keeper flounder.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Diving Duck

The house was gorgeous, but it was advertised as a 5 bedroom and there was only 4. I think the realty company handled it very well and I feel that the owner was not open with them about not having the 5th room done. This caused a huge problem for us as it made my adult children sleep in the same room as their young children and one set of adult children to sleep on a VERY uncomfortable futon under a bunk bed. The bunk beds in that room were SO loud squeaking the entire night long that we could hear them in the other bedrooms. The squeaking was unbearably loud, and my adult kids were unable to sleep all night and he worked during the day without sleep. I called several times asking about the 5th bedroom because there were no pictures of a 5th bedroom and each time, I was told yes there's definitely 5 bedrooms. We were given a refund of some money for this, but no one could sleep in that room with the kids moving all night. Adults should not be expected to sleep on bunk beds. The linen package that I paid $300 extra for only came with sheets. The young lady who answered the on-call number was going to come out at like 11:30 or midnight to bring us towels and washcloths. I told her no I do not want her driving at night with all the deer so please wait until morning. This made it difficult for us but kept her safe and she was SO accommodating saying "really, it's no problem!" Safety 1st! The last problem we had was I still don't understand the HOA ruling that only 8 out of the 10 people that were allowed to stay in the house for the week were allowed to use the amenities even though I was paying $50 a week for them and had already paid my money for the house without being told of this new "rule". Houses should ONLY be advertised for 8 people or informed up front of this policy! I would NEVER have rented this house if I had known. How do I choose who can swim and who can't? It's not fair! Bad enough I was charged for my 2 little ones and when we went to the Marina, I was told that I didn't have to pay for them, they were free. Lea Anna even purchased me 2 week passes for them to get all 10 included! Thank you again Lea Anna! We LOVED the house, amenities, marina, restaurant, and all the ponies and pony festivities but... we shouldn't have had to have all those problems. It was a beautiful experience house but disappointing issues. Thank you to all the support and help the realty company gave to us! We were given a partial refund on the house, too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

June 2022 Stay

The house was perfect for our group. Plenty of space and everything was clean upon arrival. We were well aware the location was 30 min from the island and 50 min from the beach. The dock and kayaks were a great bonus as was the hot tub. A few things to note, the flies getting in the house were a nuisance and we had to buy a fly swagger as there wasn’t one in the property, I went to do a quick kitchen sweep and then saw there was no dust pan so I had to take out the vacuum which was just an unnecessary extra step. The bottom bed in the 2 bunk is incredibly uncomfortable and only suitable for a child to sleep, I’d recommend a pillow topper to make it bearable. The staff at the marina were difficult to work with and clearly had issues with the rental property staff. We were unable to get amenities passes until 4 days into our stay, luckily the rental property staff comped us one day to access the pool for 8 of us. Overall we loved the house!
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 2021 Stay

The location is excellent and the house was very clean.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rainy week in Va

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was lovely...well equipped. Unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans...and sent a couple home after one night...tried to add another couple to the amenity list but that didn't go over we didn't use any of the amenities on site. Amazing location if you are a boater or bird fanatic
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Hi there! Thank you for staying with us! We hope next time the weather is better for you and your family! :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

May 2022 Stay

The house was perfect for our group. Kitchen was beautiful as were the decks and the view. A note for the owner/property manager the leak downstairs needs to be attended to 2x a day or it will overflow and the back locks on the Hot Tub were broken when we arrived. Unfortunately, mother nature was not kind to us, so we weren't able to enjoy the amenities. Thanks for a great house.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Hi there! We will definitely have that looked at. Thanks for letting us know! Very sorry mother nature wasn't great- but we'd love to have y'all back! :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

October 2021 Stay

The house is gorgeous with beautiful views. very peaceful setting. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Hi Roxanne! We would be thrilled to have y'all again! :) Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total relaxation in a beautiful, very well equipped home.

Beautiful, waterfront home in a convenient location. The views are fantastic, we had a great week kayaking in the bay touring Chincoteage and Assateague . If you like to cook - you'll love the kitchen; it is large and very well equipped. We hope to return later this fall and definitly next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice views but you must bring everything - sheets, towels, hand soap, etc

My family rented this property for a wedding. Because of COVID, it turned out being used by only 2 people. We stayed in the downstairs master bedroom. The bed was VERY comfortable. We did not use upstairs at all. We also did not use TV, stove, etc. so I have no review of those things. The outdoor space was amazing - sunset was breathtaking. There are a few things to make sure you know before booking: there are NO bed sheets or towels of any kind. There is NO hand soap. There is NO iron, hair dryer, etc. We arrived to a “welcome” bag that had a small thing of dish soap, one laundry detergent, and one roll of papertowels. I would’ve expected to at least have some hand soap from the dollar store especially given Covid. The place said it had been cleaned, but whatever was used to mop the floor left sticky film on ground. We had to sleep on top of the comforter since there were no sheets. For people who travel on a plane, I don’t think this place is a good option. A hotel would be much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Hi Elaine! As property managers of almost 150 homes, unfortunately, we cannot provide hand soap in all bathrooms. We do however let our guests know that from the beginning. We do also list what amenities each home has as best as we can so our guests knows whether or not to bring a hairdryer. We were having issues with a linen vendor but now have a brand new amazing one so next time we will be able to provide those things for you! :) Again, with this many homes, we could not provide sheets in every home. Nonetheless, we hope you had a great vacation on our little slice of Paradise! :) Best, Lea Anna ~ Chincoteague Resort Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing on the water

The property was easy to locate. It was clean. Only issue was that they asked us not to use powdered detergent for the dishwasher but powdered detergent is what was provided in the welcome bag. Kitchen tools provided covered everything, from measuring cups to cookie sheets and nice pots and pans of all sizes. Provided plenty of space for 4 adults and three kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Hi there! Thank you for staying with us! :) We hope to have you and your family again soon! Best, Lea Anna ~ Chincoteague Resort Vacations
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Diving duck

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely view. Great amount of interior space. Large kitchen with everything you need for cooking (byo salt & pepper) . Nice size bedrooms as well. It is It’s clearly mostly used as rental property and is still under construction/ renovation. There is very little decor in the house and the couches have seen their better days. There were minor issues with the house , condensation from a vent above one of the second floor beds, not enough seating for dining, and tiny deck overlooking the water. Captain’s cove’s vibe itself has changed since we first began choosing to stay there vs on chincoteague. Received a cold reception when we paid for our guest passes, and lifeguards behaved like our kids were annoyances because they were having fun - not being obnoxious or loud. Definitely our last year staying at captain’s cove.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer Rental getaway.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property very clean. Excellent condition.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Nice

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Diving Duck was very nice and comfortable with a beautiful view. When we arrived the electricity in the first upstairs bedroom was out but when we alerted maintenance they came and fixed the problem right away. The association did not inform us that there was a basement being constructed but it made us anxious to want to book next year. The view of the water was absolutely amazing and relaxing. The TVs did not work nor did the internet but we noticed that the description states only some houses come with that luxury. It would have been nice to know that this one did not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The property was nice. There were dishes in the dishwasher(dirty 0r clean)? There was a full trashcan. There was to be instructions on the refrigerator about rules and things but it was not there. I tried to email concerns but the wifi reception was so bad that it never went through. So I called on Tuesday to find out what we needed to do to find out the office was closed, nothing was an emergency so I called on Thursday, which was kinda silly because if we were breaking rules we had already done it. Rich (I think his name was) came to pick up the trash and was very friendly. Everyone in the neighborhood was friendly and nice. When we swept up to leave we moved the couches and found a cartridge for a vape and many straws, pencils and dirt. Our hope is we left the place clearer then when we arrived. Those are really minor complaints and I want you to know that we had a really good time, the rooms were good for the whole family, we had 4 different families. We liked the pool and really enjoyed our days at the beach. We bought kayaks and had fun with them off the dock, we crabbed, rode bikes and really enjoyed the under deck and ping pong. I would suggest to the owners to enclose the under deck so it can be enjoyed more, the mosquitos were nasty! Our whole family, 8 adults, 1 teen and 4 under 5 really had a great time and would recommend the house to anyone looking to vacation in the area. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

August 2020 Stay

We loved the house and the view. The neighbors were lovely and the neighborhood was quiet. The beds were very comfortable, which is rare in a rental. The negatives were the long drive to the island (30-35 min) and the WiFi and cell service were really bad. Additionally we were not permitted access to the pool and other Captain’s Cove amenities (one of the main reasons we picked this rental).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Beautiful place with lots of room. Beautiful view over the channel in back. Will definitely consider staying again. Very easy booking rental with no hassle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at 'Diving Duck' and hope to see you again soon! - The Chincoteague Resort Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend Getaway

The house is beautiful and located in the perfect place. It was 2 hours away from our home. We wanted to get away to relax from the city and enjoy our family. Our family had a great time fishing, swimming, and just enjoying one another. This home is located right on the waterfront with beautiful views across the bay. We spent most of our time fishing. We're definitley looking forward to returning to the area. A few downsides we had came across were the limited TV access/ease of use for the family room TV, poor wifi connection, and the refrigerator wasn't that clean. Also, there were a lot of ants in the kitchen. With a few minor updates like adding lights underneath the house (for night fishing, hanging out at night), replacing of lightbulbs in the house (some lights didn't work), more outdoor seating for large families, and user friendly tv (there were like 5 remotes for the living room) we'd definitley return here. Thank you for having us and being quick to reply to all of our questions/concerns!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August 2019 Stay

Diving duck was beautiful. The view from the top deck was spectacular. We were able to fish and crab right off the bottom deck. The captains cove community was phenomenal. The outdoor pool looked brand new and the tiki bar was perfect. Booking with this company was easy and they were extremely responsive to any issues. Great vacation spot only downside was poor WiFi. It was hard to find any cell service to catch up on emails, etc. other than that, perfect stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Paradise

The property is absolutely beautiful. We loved being right on the water and the neighbors were very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, the check in process was horrible. I called at 9:30 the 20th and asked for an early 1pm check in. The woman said that would not be a problem and that she would send me the access code. We got there at noon and just sat on the dock and chatted with the neighbor. The cleaning crew showed up at 12:15. I thought wow they are going to clean this entire house in 45 minutes, that will be tough because there were only 2 of them. Need less to say they weren't finished by 1. The property manager called me and was absolutely beyond belief rude to me. Saying I was trying to get in the house while they were cleaning, which I was not. She ended up hanging up on me and when I called back would not answer the phone. I have never had a business treat me as badly as this company did. I have rented from this company several times and never have had a problem. Very disappointed that they started our vacation this way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Hi Kim, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation at 'Diving Duck'. Regarding the check in issue, you arrived at the property well before the check in time and called our office to check in early. You were informed that the property was not yet ready for check in, and at that point you and another member of your group became very belligerent and vulgar, to the point that we had to end the phone conversation. We will not tolerate verbal abuse or profanity, period. Again, we appreciate you taking your time to leave feedback. -The Chincoteague Resort Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

August 2017 Stay

We had two families, 4 adults and four teens for the week. The house was fantastic. Very clean and well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. The location on the lagoon allowed for plenty of time in the sun and water. Kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and crabbing were just what we needed to keep everyone busy. The Captain's Cove amenities were also wonderful. The staff were always very pleasant and helpful. Sunsets on the deck were incredibly peaceful and relaxing too. We all had a great vacation week at Diving Duck and would not hesitate to return again!
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