Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park
Renovated Single Family Home: Walking distance to BEACH and CAPE CHARLES HISTORIC DISTRICT and CENTRAL PARK Our renovated, 1906, Queen Anne Victorian is in the heart of Cape Charles Historic District. Located on a quiet, Crepe Myrtle-lined Street, just two blocks from shops and restaurants on Mason Avenue, a short walk to the Chesapeake Bay/Beach, and just steps from Central Park, Cape Breeze Retreat is a quintessential beach vacation home!
Cape Breeze Retreat is an ideal home for true relaxation. Just park your car for the duration of your stay because you won’t need it! Most vacationers find renting a golf cart the perfect way to navigate and enjoy the quaint town. Others simply prefer walking as everything you need is within a few blocks!
While relaxing from Cape Breeze Retreat’s FRONT PORCH SWING, Rocking Chairs, or dining table on one of the two porches, we recommend that our guests follow our “Porch Rules”: Treasure Family Time, Feel the Breeze, Read a Book, Enjoy the Seasons, Listen to Music, Visit with Friends, Smile, Talk to God, Put your Feet Up, Sip Your Favorite Beverage, Reminisce, Be Grateful
Outside, there is a large fenced in backyard with a garden, patio set, bench, and a small goldfish pond. An outdoor shower makes it easy to shower your family off after a day at the beach. A new HVAC system will keep you cool and comfortable on even the hottest days!
As one of the larger homes in the district, you will find ample space with modern cottage house décor.
The first floor welcomes you into a large foyer which includes a hand-carved newel post, a bench seat and waiting area. Cape Breeze Retreat offers a large newly renovated, fully stocked kitchen which includes a coffee/tea bar, a new half bathroom, and separate mud and laundry rooms. Beach goers can park their golf cart in the provided “cart” driveway, take a shower or rinse off outside, and enter through the back porch.
A large dining table sits next to a fireplace which seats 8 comfortably with 2 more additional chairs. Adjacent Bar seating accommodates another 4.
Additionally, there is a living room with a large sectional, smart television, games, puzzles, and books for your enjoyment.
On the second floor you will find three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master suite has a large bathroom and a queen-size bed. The second bedroom has a canopy queen-size bed, while the third bedroom has a twin-size bed over a full-size bunkbed with an additional twin over twin bunkbed.
The beautifully illuminated, natural light, third level has 2 more bedrooms and another bathroom. We call this space the “Crow’s Nest”! One room houses two twin beds, while the other has a queen bed, therefore sleeping another 4 people. Additionally, the third floor offers a newly renovated shiplap, lounge space and another television. Two hammock chairs are available to relax in as well! More games, puzzles, and books are available, but more kid-friendly options.
For your convenience, beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, and a heavy duty, large-wheel, beach wagon are provided for your use.
Cape Charles has a way of stimulating your senses and capturing your heart. My husband, two children, and I feel in love with the town and its people from our very first visit. We hope that you are as captivated by the charm of this lovely, historic, beach community as we are!
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You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Please: Do not use the fireplace.
Please: Do not feed the fish or interfere with the pond in any way.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cape Charles
Located near the beach, 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 Cape Charles Beach. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Oyster Farm Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Cape Charles Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 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 Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park on 17 May, 2026 start from S$683, 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 Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park located?
This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Central Park, Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Beautiful home and very well equipped with everything you would need to have a wonderful vacation. Perfect location just blocks from the park/play ground, down town and the beach.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful and historic Cape Breeze! The rooms fit our extended family of 5 adults and 5 kids wonderfully. We loved that there were multiple spaces for children and not all were lumped into one room. We enjoyed the koi pond every morning, the porch in the evenings, and the huge kitchen. Very lovely stay for our annual Cape Charles beach week!
It was a convenient location, the house was very well stocked, the kitchen was really very nice and the dining room accommodated the entire group. The living room furniture however was not very comfortable for family movie night. And the third floor was the perfect place for a family of four!
We enjoyed our stay in Cape Charles. The house was perfect for our extended family. We spent several days at the beach, loved that the park with an open field and pickleball courts was so close (perfect for our family field day competition) and, while we cooked most meals at the house, the restaurants we went to were delicious.
Property was great, location was tremendous, everyone had a great time. Easy to walk to town and the park with a playground. The whole family loved it! Stocked with everything you need.
This house was amazing for our girls' weekend. Laura was great to work with. The house is fully stocked and close to the beach and downtown Cape Charles. We had a great time!
Cape Breeze Retreat was the perfect place for our children and grandchildren. The kitchen/dining area was spacious, well equipped and our favorite place to hang out when not at the beach. Our three and five year olds enjoyed the fish pond! Laura was a wonderful host and very responsive to our questions. Will definitely keep this beautifully decorated home on our list for future visits to Cape Charles.
We have stayed in Cape Charles for the 4th of July for the past 6 years and have stayed in rentals in town each year. This is the best house we have stayed in. The kitchen and all 3 full baths are newly renovated which is very hard to find. The backyard is cute and the beds are comfortable. Works well for families staying with kids. Our only small complaint is the couch in the living room is very uncomfortable and impractical as it is basically patio furniture and isn’t great for lounging. Otherwise we loved this house.
We had a great stay over New Years! The house was so perfect! We literally didn’t need to bring anything other than our bags because it was so well equipped. The house was so roomy and decorated perfectly! Communication with the owners was better than any house we have ever rented. We will def be back!
We enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were very good. There were many things supplied by the owners and the kitchen was well stocked with equipment. The house is old but had many modern updates. Loved the open kitchen/dining area. The living area was a little small but we enjoyed the closeness. Great location, close to the beach, park and downtown. The hosts were easy to reach and even checked on us before and after we arrived.
Cannot say enough positive things about this home! Comfortable, homey, and beautifully appointed with just about everything you need at your fingertips. Cooking supplies galore, beach towels and chairs, sand toys, etc. Loved the front porch and porch swing! Laura is a wonderful host-great communication. Hope we can visit again
This beautiful house was perfect for a family Thanksgiving away from home. We had 9 adults and 3 children - we had enough room to spread out and have our own space but also plenty of room to be together. It was very well stocked - We had everything we needed in the kitchen and around the house. The location was great - we enjoyed taking walks around the neighbor hood, to the park, and to the beach. The hosts were very responsive to questions/needs prior to and throughout our stay.
This house is beyond amazing!! It is walking distance to everything-beach, park, shops, restaurants…Beautiful property with stunning furnishings! Storage with beach chairs, tent, matt, toys and more. Porch rockers and swing, fish pond, fire pit…..everything 😊. Owner is very informative and reachable.
We enjoyed all aspects of the property, especially the quick response of our hosts to our questions. We lacked for nothing in this well-stocked home! Our only concern was how steep and narrow the stairs to the Crow’s Nest are. This Nana had to be extra careful! It was wonderful to be so near the park for Lovefest!
Lisette P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Laura Manzolina
As a family from Northern Virginia we were looking to get away from the daily grind and relax. We wanted to go somewhere within a few hours from home, but feel as if we were far removed from the hustle and bustle of daily living in the suburb. As we drove over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel we found ourselves in a far removed, stress free world. It was as though we had stepped back in time. We enjoyed staying in the historic district, steps away from a quiet beach and historic town full of shops and restaurants. As we relaxed on a front porch, breathed in the bayside air, and found happiness in our children's laughter, we found ourselves dreaming of having a home here. After weeks, we closed on a place in the district... After months, we made it into a quintessential vacation home; a home where you too can make memories with family, unwind and relax, and simply breathe.
Why they chose this property
Cape Breeze Retreat is a contributing home as per the National Register of Historic Places. The retreat offers the historic charm of architectural design features and the large front porch along with renovated interiors for your modern day comfort. Along with the charm, you will find everything to make your stay easy and welcoming. See our amenities for a complete list of offerings. Rooms are spacious and filled with beautiful, natural light.
What makes this property unique
Beach Historic Downtown
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