A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a porch, a sign reading "The Mermaid," and a brick chimney.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink. There is a window with a view of the outside.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a blue patterned rug, a metal bench, and a white sofa with colorful cushions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Chesapeake Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cape Charles

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Kiptopeke State Park, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Chesapeake Bay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES on 29 Jan 2027 start from £4,805, 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 at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is steps away from Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor. Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location couldn’t have been better. We appreciated that we were so close to the Main Street shopping. The host was so kind and offered to set up a main floor bedroom in case the stairs were too much of a challenge for an elderly member of our group, but they are wide and not steep, so it was not needed. The kitchen is very well stocked so we were able to cook full meals most nights. Also appreciated the small supply of detergents and soaps. Thank you for sharing your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great location and comfortable beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family with young kids

Enjoyed the beach and the town
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hartman annual in Cape Charles

Loved the location, 4th of July celebration was fabulous. Home was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay in Cape Charles!

This is a great house, in a great location, that has tons of character and is equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. This is our second stay and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend getaway in October

Great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had an amazing stay! You can’t beat the location. We plan to stay again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Week

Mermaid House was all that I wanted in our Beach Vacation and family reunion.Proximity to beach and town shops could not have been better!!!The house is well stocked for all family needs.. and Host Gerry was the best!! Even when we got locked out with babies!!We will definetly return to Cape Charles and the Mermaid House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful vacation retreat

Wonderful cottage that was clean and spacious for our family. Well stocked with linens and tastefully decorated. It was close to the downtown for ease of access and close to the beach for an easy walk to the waterside. Terrific place to rent and we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid House

Mermaid House is an excellent choice for family fun in Cape Charles!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Judith! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time at Mermaid House and enjoyed your stay in Cape Charles. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Place to Relax

Had a great time. Wonderful location. Great views. Close access to everything. Relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

This is the 2nd time we have rented this property. It is a good open floor plan with lots of light.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swimming with the mermaids

Great time for all! Relaxed, quiet, lots of sun, water and walks around town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the Mermaid

Great stay at the Mermaid! Excellent location and house was really nice. Appreciated the extra details like the beach towels available, laundry detergent pods and extra towels. Also loved having an easy to use vacuum to get up some of the sand. Very convenient and enjoyed our time at the house and Cape Charles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location

Love the front porch for the people watching and water views. Cannot beat the location - near everything. Clean house. Nice little touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house close to the beach

We loved the property. There was plenty of room for four adults and two children. The house is minutes from the beach and all the shops. There is a nice deck and back yard. The front porch looks out over the water. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diamond in the rough

Still doing some remodeling, but we absolutely loved it and we plan to do it again next summer
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid

Close to all the amenities. I’m still waiting for my deposit return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what was needed

The pictures do not do this property justice. The colors of the home are calm and relaxing, the bedrooms are large, and the location from house to beach is a 2 minute walk. We enjoyed walking back and forth from beach to home multiple times through the day. Thoroughly enjoyed walking to the coffee shop every morning. This place was exactly what we needed.... tons of space, relaxing home, slow pace town, and did not have to drive the car once the entire week. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Poor. The AC was broken on the second floor on night 2 and the communication with the owner was inconsistent. I didn’t get any confirmation that the AC would be fixed until I told the owner I was vacating the property early. I left the following day and the AC was still being worked on. Meanwhile the upstairs was 81 degrees. There is no easy way to charge the golf carts. An extension cord was required and had to run across the rear deck steps. There is no off-street parking for vehicles. There is an Alley and we were told specifically not to park in the grass. There is only one shower that worked for adults in the house located on the upstairs floor. Several of the beds were squeaking. There is no real couch in the house. The only couches in the family room were wicker with cushions. There was also only one TV in the whole house in the family room. The location was great but not worth the lack of working AC. The owners were also present at our check in to go through the house. It was awkward to have them there when we are trying to start our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Location is Pefect-Check-in is Clunky-Communication Needs Improvement

I called the host 2 times to confirm check in time because the listing said check in 10 am check out 3 pm. He told me we could check in any time on 9-7 because the previous renters are leaving on Friday. I texted & called several times to let the host know we would be arrving in 10 mins. no answer. Upon arrival at the house at 1:30 pm the cleaning people were sitting on the porch & stated the house wasn't ready. I tried several times to reach the host at the number he provided me, he said he has no control over the cleaning people. Check in is at 4 and we try to make accommodations. I told him I never asked for an accommodation, I asked for a confirmation. Then one of the cleaning people left in a car. We sat on the porch for another 45 minutes before we realized that the cleaning people had left via the back door & that the one that left picked them up on the block behind the house. I called the host again to let him know the cleaning people had left & the manner the left. He said Martha would be over shortly with the keys. I asked how long "shortly" because we had been sitting on the front porch like homeless people with 2 babies for over an hour. He said she will be there shortly, then hang up on me. Martha arrived gave us the keys pointed out the rooms downstairs. Once in the kitchen we were barraged with fruit flies and black flies. I didn't bother to contact the host since he hung up on me. We had to put ALL food in fridge, couldn't eat in the house, bought traps.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and owner!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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