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Rhinos Retreat - 2BR home close to town, Back screened in porch, NO LINENS

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A living room with a staircase, a ceiling fan, a couch, a coffee table, and a TV.
A multi-level interior with a staircase, a white railing, and a large animal sculpture on the upper level.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, refrigerator, and wooden stools.
A dining room with a checkered tablecloth, white chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a window with blinds.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a small front yard.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Chincoteague, VA
  • Place, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Maui Jack's Waterpark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Downtown Chincoteague
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Chincoteague

Downtown Chincoteague, a neighbourhood in Chincoteague, is home to this holiday home. Captain Timothy Hill House and Assateague Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility.
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Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

  • Chincoteague Channel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • beach near Downtown Chincoteague - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Captain Zack's Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asian Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhinos Retreat - 2BR home close to town, Back screened in porch, NO LINENS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rhinos Retreat - 2BR home close to town, Back screened in porch, NO LINENS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rhinos Retreat - 2BR home close to town, Back screened in porch, NO LINENS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rhinos Retreat - 2BR home close to town, Back screened in porch, NO LINENS located?

Located in Downtown Chincoteague, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chincoteague Channel and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Oyster Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great little place to stay

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: My family and I loved the Rhino Retreat. It was located in a great spot in walking distance to many places.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Thank you for the stay and we enjoyed our time on the island. However we walked into a home that wasn’t very cleanly and terrible ant problem in kitchen and bathroom Smells very musty. Blankets were not clean and outside shower and inside shower sprays water all over Sweeper is broken Dishes were dirty Looks like vacant awhile and not cleaned Left cleaner then it was
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
I am very sorry about the cleaning issues; it was cleaned and inspected prior to your arrival. Please do not hesitate to call the office if you find issues upon your arrival in the future. We would have been happy to resolve them for you.Please come visit again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

Overall the house was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. The location was great for walking to stores, restaurants, and ice cream! We travel quite a distance and wish this house offered more amenities.The listing was very clear/accurate about what amenities it had and did not have. Great house for the price!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Retreat with the Rhinos

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We needed a last-minute get-away and were happy to find that Rhinos Retreat was available for rent. We loved being within walking distance of Amarin for coffee and croissants the Island Creamery for their fabulous ice cream! We loved having our meals on the back porch, but we found the house to be musty and in need of some cleaning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Wonderful place to stay. Close to the beach and a dollar store for anything you need. Plenty of room for everyone, even some extra beds. It said there would be no linens but there were some of the majority of the beds. The outdoor shower smelled so bad so we didn’t use it at all. There were ants in the kitchen and the tv was way older than expected so that was surprising for the people that staid home more often. Otherwise awesome place to stay the stained glass in the living room was so pretty.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

perfect for us

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: our group of 4 was very satisfied with rhinos retreat as it offered plenty of space for a small house. the layout was comfortable and didn't feel small. While the house had everything we needed, the house could have used some "freshening up". how about a new shower curtain liner? fresh paint? we loved the location. it was close enough to bike to the beach daily and to walk to restaurants and shops. it's nice that there are still (for now) some small affordable houses that you can rent in chincoteague. thank you!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

House serves its purpose

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Over-all the house served its purpose. A queen bed downstairs, 2 twin beds downstairs and a whole large loft with extra beds upstairs and 2 bathrooms. Upon arrival we noticed the yard/lawn care was over due for a trim. Further into our stay we realized there was NO DVD player. The the bathroom off the kitchen is extremely small, even the shower and the hot/cold water is reversed. The washer and dryer are extremely small as well. There was mold on the bottom of the shower curtain in the other bathroom. The sink in the kitchen was leaking on the second night and after looking into it, we realized it was loosed by the trap and never retightend. I took the liberty of washing the dirty bathroom rugs that were left for us and sweeping under the couches. I noticed the couches and ottomans needed a good scrubbing upon arrival as well. There was no dustpan, so I used the vaccume which I thought had a weak suction but figured out the tank was just full. The steps are not kid friendly, or even adult friendly. They are very short and steep. There is a a shower/plumming access pannel in the downstairs bedroom right next to a bed that was just taped on and kept falling off. Over all if your a group of adults who need a vacation house then this is the house for you. However I will not be returning with my small/younger children.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Just okay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Size wise it was good but it wasn’t very clean. Underneath the couches and in the corners we found lots of sand and dust. The dishwasher didn’t work properly so washing dishes by hand wasn’t great. The small bathroom shower didn’t get hot. The beds had crinkly mattress protectors on them and were very uncomfortable. The screened porch was ripped so mosquitoes got in. No hose to rinse things before leaving. Soft spots in the yard . Washer was super tiny. Toaster had to be pushed down three times before it would work. On a busy corner as well.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

not satisfied unfortunately

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The description of rhinos retreat was that it was newly renovated. it was very old and run down but the kitchen. the house was dirty, even a bathrug was dirty. the porch was not even swept. you did come get the tv working. the ac worked great. no outside hose.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A bit disappointing.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house has a nice living room. But the floors are soft in multiple areas and the beds are very uncomfortable to say the least. We had to plunge the toilets several times a day. We let them know when we checked out but all that was said was that no one else has complained.". I will take partial responsibility as there were no pics of the bathrooms and I trusted that it would be ok. One bathroom is so small, you could hardly sit down on toilet and the other had a questionable shower system.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation home close to everything!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second year in a row I've stayed at Rhino's Retreat and once again, I'm glad I did. A nice house with everything I needed and the location is perfect. I hope to stay here again the next time I'm in Chincoteague!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Close to town for good walks

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: I took my family to this house for a weekend trip right before the summer rush. It's just close enough to things to walk to but far enough off the main road to enjoy some peace and quiet. I would have no problem using this place again if we come back. The loft was good for the kids to give them a place away from the parents to relax.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Not just a house, it’s a home!

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: This is an AMAZING property! We have 2 kids, ages 6 & 8, and we all just had an amazing time! It’s so comfortable and peaceful to stay in and right in the heart of the island where (almost) everything is within walking distance! We’ve come to the island for many years now but we will be requesting this property again in the future- I highly recommend it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome vacation house!

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: The location is great - the house is close to everything. This rental has everything most people will need. Would gladly stay here again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful Week again in Chincoteague

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon arriving, the house was not cleaned, Miscommunication on Harbour Rentals side. We cleaned it to our satisfaction Vaccuum cleaner at house is not good. First time this has happened in the 25 years + that we have been coming.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good location, but needs upgrades

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Small, simple house in convenient central location. Two bedrooms downstairs, a Master with a queen bed and a room with 2 twins (not a full bed as advertised). Four twins in the attic for kids. At the end of the week I really missed my nice mattress. Bathroom next to Master needs refurbishment and it was too small for me to use comfortably. Other bathroom was larger and is acceptable, it has a stacked washer/dryer. Galley kitchen is ok, it does have a dishwasher. Original porch was enclosed to create the dining room and the larger bathroom. Screened-in back porch added with entrance to kitchen, and this now is the primary entrance to the cottage. It was a convenient place for wet beach stuff. If you aren't picky about your lodgings, and need space for kids, it will do. The price reflects the age of the place and basic interior design, but some investment in the house is needed (particularly the small bathroom).
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good location, a bit rundown

We enjoyed our weekend in Chincoteague. The house is spacious for how small it is. It has two bedrooms and a whole loft upstairs, so plenty of room for our small family. The location is close to Main Street and shops and restaurants. The house could be updated and cleaned a little bit better. It is a little run down and was kind of dirty when we arrived. It is on a busy corner too, so lots of cars going by made it a little worrisome with having my toddler outside, but fine with older children. The neighbors are quiet and friendly. When we arrived I attempted to contact the property owners or managers about getting in the house and parking questions and was unable to, which I found frustrating. The office was closed all weekend, which is seems they often are and they do not respond to emails or calls. Could be a problem if you needed something or had a problem. Maybe I missed something, but I could not contact anyone. Nice house and nothing wrong with it aside from being a bit run down, but maybe it’s the property management that is the issue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rhino retreat is in a great location, easy walking to stores and restaurants. Short drive to beach area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love Chincoteague and Rhino's Retreat

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: After not having vacationed on the island in almost 20 years, we decided to come back! Just the two of us this time, kids are all grown. It was a lovely get-away week of leisurely coffee morrnings and cocktail afternoons on the screened porch and days filled with beach, biking, kayaking, bird watching and dining out. The cottage was just perfect for us! Though we didn't need all the rooms, it was nice to be able to spread out. Very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Great location-short walk to the main streets. Unique and lovely decor.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

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: This is the 4th or 5th time I've rented this property - it was absolutely the cleanest ever. I felt very comfortable and it was good for my family to get away where we could get some head space and still socially distance.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing with the Rhinos on Chincoteague

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: Relaxing retreat with the whimsical rhino collection. Charming house, centrally located for any type vacation. Easy access to shops, outdoor activities, restaurants, and not far from beach and wildlife refuge. Simply furnished and up to date for a comfortable home away from home. Perfect for a couple or small family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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