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Welcome to WhimSea
Living Room
Dining
Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully Renovated Cottage

From the front porch to the back deck, this beautifully renovated vacation home says WELCOME. WhimSea is a quirky little house full of surprises. Enter the open concept living room, dining area and kitchen with access to the beautifully maintained backyard and deck. A convenient, first-floor half bath resembles an outhouse turned fish shack, complete with antique sink and slate shingle roof. Walk up to the second level to two large master bedrooms, each with a queen size bed and en suite bath. One features a luxurious soaking tub, shower and bidet. The other boasts a large shower, designed for two. A convenient second floor laundry is available. The living room has a queen pull out sofa for additional sleeping.
If you must bring your work with you, this home offers a work station and monitor.
Features like reclaimed doors, repurposed hardwood, antiques, stained glass, light-hearted garden accents, mermaids and season-long blooms make this a truly special place for couples, friends and small families.
Cape Charles has a beautiful Chesapeake Bay beach and fishing pier (no need for a fishing license, the town pays for it).
Rent a golf cart while you're here and explore the town with wonderful shopping , great restaurants, marinas, ice cream, candy shops, library and pharmacy. The best part are the amazing sunsets most nights.
Cape Charles is poised for great day trips to Virginia Beach, the Aquarium, Williamsburg and Busch Gardens across the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Travel north to Chincoteague to see the wild ponies and spend an afternoon on the Atlantic Ocean.

Bed linens and bath towels are provided, along with a starter pack of essentials including toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, and laundry detergent to help you settle in comfortably.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Cape Charles

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighborhood in Cape Charles, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Renovated Cottage on May 25, 2026 start from $320, 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 Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Cottage located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Beach. Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

al m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described on VRBO site. Loved the spacious front porch and rockers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayland A.

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

Great family spot!

Great renovation with open downstairs design and upstairs rain shower was a big hit. Minutes away from beach and downtown!! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really liked the home. It was in a very nice neigborhood. It was very quite! We could walk anywhere we wanted to go. The host was so good to work with. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great visit

The house was clean, the bathrooms were spacious, background was beautiful, coach house great for a little space away from the rest of the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Last minute vacation

We absolutely loved the house. It was perfect for our small family. Very clean and prime location! Will definitely stay again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia I.

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

Whimsea Heaven

The house was perfect for our family of 5 and it is so convenient to everything in town. The house felt like home and we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

A delightful place to stay in CC

This home was thoughtfully renovated with just enough quirkiness and fun. Kudos to the owners. The back yard, too, is most pleasant, and it is in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Everything worked exceedingly well for the four of us; couldn't have been any better. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

4th of July

Great house for family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

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

Comfy and cozy with all the right touches

This property was absolutely wonderful. From the second we walked in it felt like a home away from home. Each item seemed to be chosen to make the property comfortable - the throw blankets in the living room, the well-stocked kitchen, the extra beach essentials in the backyard - we didn't have to worry about a thing! It was one of the most thoughtfully prepared rental places I have ever encountered! I highly recommend the property and would love to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Great House

We loved this property and thought that it was just as advertised. We loved the big porch for sitting outside. It had everything we needed. The only issue we had was the upstairs was very hot (and one ceiling fan did not work). We didn’t sleep much so be prepared. We also would have loved to seen some type of house manual or book for things such as where to plug-in the golf cart or how to work the Roku. It’s a great space for a small group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

T H.

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

Third trip to Cape Charles

Weather was typical Cape Charles weather and the time spent around town was great. The house was fine. A few small things, there is an open live wire under the TV exposed (hope it's not live), the outlet plug in for the golf cart was broke along the fence in the back yard. It appears the house is currently being renovated. There were some unfinished work on the porch and inside that should have been completed prior to rental. The lot next to the house was cleared all week long causing a lot of loud noise and sawdust all over the place. It prohibited the use of the back deck for the week. However, we understand that this work had to be done and was not required to be coordinated with the adjoing properties, it just made for a lousy week of chainsawing and heavy equipment noise from 8am-5pm every day. The house is very nice and we wished we could have enjoyed all of the updates inside and out. We would gladly rent this property again in the future. We appreciate the rental company and the owners for working with us on the adjoining lot clearing work all week. Thank you very much and we look forward to coming back to Cape Charles soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Place was amazing - back yard was great love this little town

Started off poorly with not being able to access the house when we arrrived into town late. Unfortunately The emergency number provided for the rental company and we spent several hours calling VBRO - which had hour wait times to get connected as well as calling the rental Humber over and over. Finally in the morning - not a second earlier than 8:00 am when the office opened - a gentleman gave us keys. We were refunded the first day and I thought that was fair. Once this hiccup was resolved the rest of the trip was great amd ed forgotten about it - thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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