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Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
A two-story house with a covered porch and a small garden.
Outdoor dining
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Parksley, VA
  • Place, Parksley Town Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Shore Railway Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Accomack Wayside
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly

You will fall in love with this completely renovated and modern guest house on an 11 acre waterfront estate. The Sunshine Bay cottage combines charm, comfort and the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay right at your doorstep. Located on a private creek, the cottage deck overlooks the salt marsh and bay with amazing sunsets. Bring your binoculars and spot the deer, herons and ospreys that frequent the marsh. Quiet, beautiful and peaceful but also minutes away from several local towns for beach going, shopping and restaurants.

The cottage is a large studio layout with four twin size built in custom bunks and a pull out trundle that converts to a king size bed. The cottage boasts a fully equipped kitchen plus an espresso maker, coffee maker and on the deck is a new Weber Genesis grill. There is a full bath, laundry room, Smart TV, WIFI, and a sitting area on the deck with table, chairs and love seat/lounge chair. Fresh towels and linens are provided. The cottage comes with access to the barn which is loaded with kayaks, 2 paddleboards, 3 bikes, crab pots, corn hole, beach chairs and umbrellas. Barn amenities are shared with main house when rented. You can crab and fish off the dock with ample room to dock your boat. Several local guide and charter services are available for fishing, hunting and touring the bay or the ocean.

The cottage is located down the driveway to the right of the main house. Shared dock with the main house. Main House also available for rent listing 4005983
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4017117vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Parksley

Located in Parksley, this cottage is on the waterfront. Eastern Shore Railway Museum and Red Queen Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sawmill Park and North Street Market. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Parksley, VA

What's nearby

  • Parksley Town Park - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Eastern Shore Railway Museum - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Accomack Wayside - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Accomac Historic District - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • North Street Market - 22 min drive - 20.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuchi - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Foggy Place Café - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bakery Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Market Street Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly on 20 Sept 2026 start from £165, 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 Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Cottage with Boat Ramp and boat docking - Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Parksley Town Park, Eastern Shore Railway Museum and Accomack Wayside. Bloxom Winery and Accomac Historic District are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amalya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time!! Hosts were incredibly responsive, the place was stocked with beyond anything we could have needed. Access to kayaks and paddle boards was special and so fun to be directly on the water. Our dog was also incredibly happy with all the exploring and swimming she got to enjoy. This place is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thank you Amalya! It was a pleasure having you stay with us. We're so glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage and on the water. Please come see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Great place

Great clean place, beautiful views and fun activities!Owner is very responsive and communicates often. Bring your bug spray anywhere you go on the Eastern shore.Highly recommend for small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thanks Andy! It was great having you at the cottage. We're glad you had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

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

Great peaceful location

We enjoyed our stay - everything was provided and comfortable. We definitely recommend the location - could go kayaking, biking, and enjoy the back porch every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Visit to the Eastern Shore

Very nice property, everything is as described. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan c.

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

Great location to drop boat in.

Perfect base to go out and explore and fish the Chesapeake.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thanks Bryan, we're thrilled you had a good time. Hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, John and Denise Niemiec
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Bunk house stay

We have stayed at the main house and now at the small bunk house next door. The location and the amenities at this property make it a great place to stay. We have stayed at a number of places on the Eastern Shore, but this one is by far the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Awesome water sport stop

Well equipped, quality kayak and sup options. Gorgeous views, sunsets. Intend to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
Thank you Michael! We're so happy everything was to your liking. We look forward to seeing You, Kate and Betty again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome cottage with water access

Great place for up to 4 comfortably with easy access to Chesapeake bay. Dock avaible. Fishing kayaking included. Lots of private space and awesome WiFi!
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAURA S.

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay on this property it was everything and more than listed. Beautiful property peaceful and quiet. Completely furnished with anything you could ever need. The host was great to communicate with. My daughter and I are planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you Laura! We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ann L.

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

Awful

Awful not what we expected left on Saturday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Ann is the first guest in my six years of hosting Who I had to terminate for violating the rules and would never host again. The cottage was littered with cigarette butts, Despite a total ban on smoking and trash was strewn around. I gave her a generous refund although not obliged to do so and wish her well
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Pony Penning Days

John is an excellent host, very helpful and considerate. The cottage is well appointed, very clean and neat and is located on a little piece of paradise overlooking them a marsh on the edge of the Bay. It's quiet, peaceful, and we even greeted by a small family of deer as we returned in the evenings. No need to pick up paper goods, ziplocks, or plastic food storage containers because everything is right there, including a new Weber gas grill on the back porch as well as chairs to relax in and a patio table and chairs.The beds and pillows were very comfy and the water pressure in the shower was great! Big, fluffy towels and washing machine and dryer.It's a short drive over to Chincoteague but it's an easy trip through the countryside and we were able to leave the crowd on the Island each day and sleep peacefully at the cottage at night. John hooked us up with a wonderful local boat captain, C.L. Marshall, a knowledgable local with a passion for the community and life, and we enjoyed a trip to Tangier and to Smith Island where we ate fresh crab cake sandwiches and the famous Smith Island Cake of Maryland, for lunch in Tylertown at the Drum Point Mkt. We were able to book CL, Friday to watch the Pony Swim back to Assateague Island, because we got lucky and his group had an emergency and had to cancel. I can't thank John enough for his hospitality and guidance during our stay! 5Star Top Shelf host!!
View from the back porch at the cottage!
Greeter each evening.
Sunset before a rain shower.
Sunsets to relax and recount our day's experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you Ann! We're so happy you and Valerie had such a wonderful time and thrilled you enjoyed the cottage. CL is a joy to be with and a wonderful tour guide. He had a blast with the two of you. I can't believe how much fun you packed in to a few days. Hope to see you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan and Shala H.

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

Pleasant and Relaxing

The Waterfront Cottage is so comfortable, clean, and welcoming. The Cottage sits not too far from the water dock and has a spectacular panoramic view. The Cottage is well equipt with everything necessary for a pleasant stay. We plan to return soon to enjoy the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert W.

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

Waters' Edge Studio Apartment

Very nice studio apartment for up to four people, with boat ramp and dock. Owner was very responsive. The apartment itself was very clean and well equipped with four bunks (plus a trundle), excellent air conditioning, modern well-equipped kitchen, bathroom and deck with gas and charcoal grills. There is easy access to fishing in surrounding bays and creeks, but at low tide the channel between the dock and bays is quite shallow (about a foot deep). The owner provided access to kayaks, paddleboards, tube, water skiis, plus crab pots to catch your own. Nice small island about a mile offshore with a beach. Lots of wildlife in the area. Take binoculars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Tidal water peace

The quiet and scenery are spectacular. The cottage is comfortable and nicely appointed. Had some problems with Wi-Fi and access to kayaks but still a lovely get-away with our Labrador.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2021
Lea, thanks for your feedback! We just installed broadband and it needed a tweak. Also, our cleaning lady was ill and feels terrible that she forgot to leave the key but came by to open the barn for you. Hopefully you found the kayaks!!! Come back again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcie V.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Susan is a wonderful host and the property is gorgeous and spotless.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcie V.

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

Wonderful

Jeff and o had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It is lovely and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Family friendly secluded cottage

Our family enjoyed our stay in both the House and the Cottage. The property was a very nice size and was very secluded and private making it the perfect getaway during covid times. The cottage was very cozy and comfortable with plenty of space to relax and enjoy your vacation. Our only complaint was the options for buying dinner which potentially was due to the time of year and everything not yet being open for the season. We definitely would stay here again as we enjoyed your secluded family spring break vacation and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a similar type vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

great one level living

The cottage is very comfortable and very clean. The views of the marsh are spectacular. Communication with the owner was seamless, as was communicating with her support staff. Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2021
Thank you Kim! glad everything worked out so well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

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

Reflections in nature

Even in the rainy season, this was a lovely natural setting. I can just imagine how fun it would be to use get out and explore here in spring or summer. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Continued to be a great getaway

peaceful. All the right ingredients to chill.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

AWESOME

Beautiful & peaceful. Sunsets to die for. Owners are extremely accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

Great place in a great location.

Had a good time while away from home for work. Very confortable and felt like home.

About the host

Hosted by John Niemiec

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My wife Denise and I live in Willards MD a little over an hour away from the home. We love the outdoor lifestyle of the Eastern Shore. We enjoy fishing, crabbing and exploring the Chesapeake. We're excited to be your host for your next Eastern Shore adventure.

Why they chose this property

We found this home on VRBO several years ago and booked a stay each year. Over time we formed a warm relationship with the owner and when Susan decided it was time to sell we jumped at the chance. We love the area and its close proximity to Parksley, Onancock, Wachapreague and Chincoteague. There are countless places to eat and shop and the fishing in this area is fantastic.

What makes this property unique

The property is very secluded and simply beautiful. There are unobstructed views of the marsh and the Chesapeake. The cottage is warm and inviting and fully stocked. If there is anything we can do prior to your arrival to make your stay more enjoyable just let us know.

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