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Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park

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Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Green Bedroom (Master)

1 King Bed

Peach Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (master bath)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Outdoor Shower with hot/cold water

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park

Welcome to Cape Charles Retreat! Come on up to the porch, grab an ice-cold lemonade and settle into the porch swing for some much deserved rest and relaxation.

Cape Charles Retreat is a beautiful 100+ year old American Foursquare located two blocks from the beach, Central Park, and town! Our home has been restored to preserve much of its original charm while adding certain modern amenities: dual zone heating/cooling, new stainless steel appliances, front loading washer/dryer, private master bath with over-sized walk-in shower, house wide osmosis water filtration system, high-speed WiFi, new linens and mattresses, Nest thermostats and carbon-monoxide/smoke detectors, and key-less front door entry. We’ve outfitted the home with everything you’ll need such as a fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs/umbrellas, backyard games, kids toys/books, games, movies, extra phone chargers, sound machines, and umbrellas so you can just grab your bathing suit and come for a visit!

After spending the day at the beach or exploring the shops, both two blocks from the house, head home to cool off in the outdoor shower then relax in the backyard hammock while the kids explore the shed full of outdoor toys. Let someone else worry about grilling on the propane grill and then enjoy dinner together on the back deck (seats 8) or in the large dining room (table extends to seat 10 plus kids table that seats 4).

After dinner, spend the evening rocking away on the porch, exploring the collection of board games and dvd’s, or cozying up on the brand-new sectional sofa to enjoy the 46” Smart TV complete with digital cable, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, etc.

When you’re ready to call it a night, head upstairs and climb into one of three new king mattresses while the kids enjoy a sleepover in the playful bunkroom that sleeps four (4 bedrooms total). The bunkroom is every kid’s dream - fully stocked with children’s beach books, toys, games and even a swinging chair!

Rated the #3 Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living in 2018, Cape Charles is the quintessential small town complete with an adorable main street full of shops and cafes - all just a two block walk from the house. Whether you want to split your days between the beach and beautiful Central Park playground, sampling the local flavors at Brown Dog Ice Cream Shop or The Shanty, or grabbing a cocktail at the Cape Charles Distillery, Buskey’s Cidery or Cape Charles Brewery - there’s something for everyone!

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About the area

Cape Charles

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house for an extended weekend! Bedrooms are nice and spacious. Great dinning room table and kids table which was perfect for the family! Would recommend this house for families!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in perfect location to beach, restaurants, shops, and park. We loved having coffee on the front porch every morning! We plan on returning! Thank you for opening your beautiful place to us!
Snacks on the lovely front porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful home! Loved it. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the character of this house. Had everything we needed. Would love to come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

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

Wonderful stay

Loved the house and the location....would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really appreciated the clean house with dishes, bed linens, towels, furnishings that were fresh and make this home feel peaceful and comforting. The location is perfect for strolling to the beach, shops, nature trails and restaurants. No golf cart needed. The quiet lovely neighborhood is the perfect setting. We loved our time here and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Chilly, windy weekend, but a delightful time together

My daughter, granddaughter, and I take an annual spring weekend trip to Cape Charles, and it never disappoints! The town is a delight, with great shops, restaurants, and watering holes, as well as the beach. The house was charming, very clean, and comfortable, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide P.

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

Cape Charles family retreat.

What a wonderful home. So clean, comfortable and has all the extras. Close proximity to beach and town. The check in was easy and Maria communicated and responded to questions immediately. Hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

historic home

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was beautifully decorated to give it a homey feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for 2 families. As others mentioned its stocked and has everything needed to enjoy beach. Plenty of good quality chairs and great amount of sand toys for kids.One suggestion would be to make one of the king size rooms into another kids room with double beds or even bunks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Winter stay

Awesome house! Great location! Clean, cozy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

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

Festive Friday Weekend

This house is perfect for families. Beds were very comfortable. House has such charm. Close to everything! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Family vacation A+++

We have visited Cape Charles a few times and this is by far the best house, location and rental ease. The owners are fantastic and easy to communicate with. The house had the best provisions and accommodations. We would recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2020
Thank you so much! We're so glad you had a wonderful vacation and we hope you'll visit Cape Charles and our home again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Wonderful!

Had a girls weekend. The house was perfect for us. They have thought of everything. Beautiful home great location! We loved our time there. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Tiffany! We look forward to welcoming you back for another girls weekend again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Awesome cape Charles house!

Clean, spacious and well stocked house! House has everything you need to have a perfect beach week. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking. Very comfortable beds and excellent air conditioning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
So glad that you were comfortable - nothing better than a cool bed to climb into after a long day at the beach. We hope you'll visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

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

60th birthday getaway

We enjoyed our weekend and hosts were responsive throughout the whole process. We went for walks, enjoyed the town and ate in enjoying the large dining room. Football and games for the group in the living room was very spacious! Thanks for the great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

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

Wedding Day Rental

My bridesmaids and I stayed here for my wedding day and had the best time! The house is so cute. The host was so gracious and took extra steps to help our stay be magical! Would definitely stay here again. (:
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl L.

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

Heaven by the Bay

Our family of 8 made our annual trek to Cape Charles and happy we stayed here! Accommodations were plentiful and everyone had a comfortable place to lay their head at night. Thank you for opening your home to us. Hope to do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Earl, we're so glad you chose to celebrate the 4th of July at Cape Charles Retreat! Please visit again soon - we'd love to welcome your family and you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

Perfect weekend rental

Two near-retirement couples enjoyed a weekend of outdoor activities (biking, walking) in charming Cape Charles. The house has a broad front porch with abundant seating for relaxed conversation. The well-equipped kitchen did not see much use other than chilling beverages and brewing coffee, but seemed to have all the essentials. Upstairs bedrooms (4) provided plenty of space and comfy beds. Clean and calmly decorated for a peaceful stay. Thank you to the hosts for making check-in easy. We recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Amazing experience!!

Kudos to the owners for having a nice property!!! Loved the keyless entry!!! That is so nice when there is more than one couple..... property is exactly as listed and photos are accurate. I would highly recommend and will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, Kathy! We appreciate the feedback and enjoyed working with you. We hope you'll visit us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautifully historic yet well appointed, comfortable and convenient to everything in Cape Charles! Kitchen is well stocked, appliances worked well, AC and wifi were also reliable! We spent many hours on the front porch, comfortable in the living room watching a movie or sitting around the big table in the dining room as a family …and each of us slept like babies in all the beds! They have thought of almost everything you’d need, especially if you have kids with you. Our 3 year old loved the books, toys and kids room! You’re just blocks from the beach, the downtown and can hear the concerts from Central Park. Maria was responsive and helpful answering questions and we had zero issues while we were there. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Beautiful and comfortable home

My parents, my three children and husband all stayed at this home for a week. It had everything we could need. The location if perfect and close to beach and ice cream. The home felt spacious enough to house us all comfortably and the king size beds were luxurious. Plenty of toys for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Getting ice cream in town is one of our favorite activities, too. We hope you'll come back and visit again soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Perfect in every way!

This home had it all! Well appointed everything. Even the kitchen knives were nice and sharp! The owners were very friendly and easy to communicate. Everything we needed was walkable from dining to activities and amenities. We adored this home and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We love to cook so we wanted to ensure we had a stocked kitchen (especially the knives! Ha). We hope you'll visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Relaxing weekend

We really loved the house for our two families! We got to enjoy the front porch on Friday while the weather was perfect! We walked to the beach, went downtown, played at the park and then spent Sunday watching football. It was exactly what we needed! The kitchen had everything! Each bathroom had soap and toilet paper. We'd love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ms. T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good, some room for improvement

We liked the ambiance, the setting , and the general decor. We had 8 people staying (6 adults & 2 children), and we thought that there were 3 full bathrooms. The ad is misleading. The backyard area was somewhat dirty. Other than that we were happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback. We'll definitely take a look at the backyard and see how we can improve the area. I'm sorry for the confusion about the bathrooms, we try to be very upfront about the home's layout in the title of our listing which says "4 bedroom, 2.5 bath". The way VRBO summarizes the bathroom information within the listing is confusing, but unfortunately that's something controlled by VRBO. I hope you were still able to enjoy your stay and that you'll come back and visit us again soon :)
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