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Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool!

Holiday home with private hot tub, near Cape Charles Beach

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 124000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Dryer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Washer

Explore the area

Cape Charles, VA

Place, Cape Charles Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Place, Cape Charles Harbor
Place, Bay Creek Golf Club
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6 first floor

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool!

Escape to your ideal family retreat in the charming historic town of Cape Charles! This beautifully appointed home is just 5 blocks from the beach and a short 2 blocks away from delightful shops and restaurants. Previously a Bed and Breakfast, this spacious residence offers multiple bedrooms, each equipped with private baths, ensuring comfort for everyone in your family.

Spend time together in the large kitchen and inviting public areas, perfect for creating lasting memories. Enjoy the convenience of a pool to relax and unwind after fun-filled days at the beach. Plus, we understand that pets are part of the family! With prior approval, you can bring along your beloved furry friend (up to 60 lbs) with a $150 pet deposit.

Accommodating up to 12 adults, this home is an ideal gathering spot for families and grandchildren. Note that all children over the age of 2 are considered adults in our guest limit. Explore Cape Charles by walking, biking, or taking a golf cart, with ample parking available for your convenience. Your family adventure awaits!

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Trash Cans must be taken to the curb on Monday night.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Cape Charles

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park.

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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cape Charles Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Dog Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 17 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic 5-Bedroom Home with a Refreshing Pool! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Chesapeake Bay are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

F.W T.

1 Sept, 2025

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

Our grandkids enjoyed the pool and the unique third floor bedroom. Great location near restaurants, shops and the beach. We will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

25 Aug, 2025

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

The property was great. We loved the pool. It was nice to have so much made available to us so we didn’t need to pack as much, such as big beach towels. Kathy was extremely responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

12 Jul, 2024

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

Great property!

We just adore Cape Charles! This house is a treat with your own private pool and bathrooms for every bedroom!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozenna P.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Great time had by all!

What a nice time. The family had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

6 Jun, 2025

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

Perfect! The house is clean, modern, historic, roomy, comfortable, magnificent. Everybody loved the pool. An easy walk to the beach, pier, shops, restaurants and the beautiful town park with playground. Something for everyone! Our hostess Kathy was the best! Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

7 Jul, 2023

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

Great spot all around!

Beautiful and comfortable home, close to town shops, restaurants, and the beach. In Cape Charles, nothing is more than a quick walk or brief golf cart ride away! Great house for a family looking to enjoy it all with a terrific host nearby and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Cape Charles

Cape Charles is a quaint town with lots to do for families. The property was perfect for our multi family vacation affording everyone privacy (with private bathrooms) along with plenty of family gathering rooms! We highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davis S.

6 Aug, 2024

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

As advertised!

This a great house in the heart of Cape Charles that is perfect for a large family stay. It is just as the pictures show , in great shape and was very clean on arrival. The owner was super pleasant and helpful through out our trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette A.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Great Beach Week

The house is perfect for extended family gatherings. Large kitchen, front and back porches, and a pool. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Plus every bedroom and a private bathroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Aug, 2024

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

Family vacation

Everything was wonderful. This is our second summer staying in this house. It’s beautiful. Our family loves it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect family vacation

Cleane, comfortable, spacious! Everyone loved the accommodations , convenience, walkability to beach and shops. One episode of fire alarm going off during the night which Kathy was responsive to!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Tucker family 2024 Cape Charles retreat

This was the perfect place for our family summer vacation house! All the bedrooms had full baths and was perfect all the families we had there. The pool was a plus because we have 3 or more days of over 100° heat index and a place to relax while the were babies napping. Definitely recommend for a large group!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Our favorite place

We love the Alyssa house. Perfect location. Beautiful and clean. Kathy is friendly and responsive. Plenty of space and beautiful pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghann K.

27 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful home!

This home was amazing for our large group of 3 families (6 adults, 6 kids). Everyone enjoyed the space and location on Alyssa’s House and Kathy was a very prompt and gracious host. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

3 Aug, 2025

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

Kathy welcomed us upon arrival. Always available to make sure we were comfortable. House beautiful, spacious, modern upgrades with a touch of history. Close enough to beach to get some exercise and walk. We did rent golf cart though to get all beach supplies to beach. Short walk to town center and stores. Pool super refreshing! Large enough too for large family. Grateful for opportunity to stay here. Thank you again, Kathy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful Home in Cape Charles

We had a wonderful stay at Alyssa House in Cape Charles. The house is beautiful, so well appointed and well stocked. Everyone loved it. There was plenty of room for our family in the house. The yard and pool are fantastic. The location is perfect and the host is very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful, spacious house!

What a great house! The pool is such a treat! Close to Mason avenue and not too far from the beach! Golf carts & bikes make beach going easy! Kathy is great! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

23 Jul, 2022

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

Spacious Cape Charles Home

Very comfortable and spacious home. Six updated bathrooms which everyone appreciated. Loved having the pool which we used everyday. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

25 Jun, 2022

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

Vacationing on the Eastern Shore

Alyssa House was perfect for our family! Plenty of bedrooms and baths for all 13 of us! Such a lovely historic home, beautifully decorated and so comfortable. We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub, the wonderful porches and making s’mores around the fire pit in the backyard! Kathy was a wonderful hostess and so helpful! We look forward to vacationing there again next summer and highly recommend Alyssa House!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

29 Nov, 2023

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

Beach escape

We celebrated my husbands birthday surrounded by family in this beautiful home. Kathy was a Perfect host and offered assistance with anything we needed. The town is quaint , friendly and the scenery is gorgeous. White sand beaches are in walking distance and there are shops, cafes and distilleries to enjoy. I loved the oysters at the distillery. I’d highly recommend this beautiful home for your next beach adventure

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F., Crofton

6 Sept, 2023

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

Family Vacation

Was a very nice property for a large group. All bedrooms were comfortable and everyone having their own bathroom was a huge bonus. We enjoyed the hot tub. We were disappointed in the pool. It was dirty and we didn't get in. Felt we could of used some instruction on that. Overall it was a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Great house in great location in Cape Charles!

Had a blast in comfort and convenience staying in Cape Charles with the whole family at Alyssa House. Lots of space, great pool, and ease of getting to any location in town on for or golf cart.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful

This house is so lovely and everything we needed was there. My sister and our families have been taking vacations together for the past 20 years up and down the east coast. This was our very favorite. We booked this house again while we were staying there. We range in ages 3 to 60 and it was hands down for a repeat at this house in Cape Charles. The hostess is the best.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Q.

17 Sept, 2022

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

Birthday bash

Really enjoyed our trip to cape charles. Kathy was wonderful. We had a great time, just wish the kitchen had been better stocked with cookware, knives, etc. for the size of the house it was really limited and we did a lot of cooking.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim O., Washington, DC

31 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home for a family wedding celebration

This home was ideal for 11 family members from around the country in town for our destination wedding in Cape Charles with many flying into Norfolk only about a 45 minute drive from this lovely home. The pool and hot tub and full bathrooms for each large bedroom were such a welcome treat! And Kathy was incredibly attentive to any questions or concerns that we had. We will have many great memories for years to come. The only major problem was with the VRBO website for the final payment which was very stressful. But the house and host were outstanding.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Glaser 757-274-1589

I am a proud former Foreign Service Officer, having spent two incredible decades exploring diverse countries across the globe. Now, I've traded international diplomacy for a charming life in Cape Charles, where I’m thrilled to be closer to family and embrace the enchanting beauty of this delightful town. Join me in uncovering the hidden gems and vibrant community that make Cape Charles a truly special place to call home!

Why they chose this property

Cape Charles holds a special place in my heart for several reasons: it is beautiful, with stunning landscapes featuring pristine beaches and breathtaking sunsets that captivate every visitor. The town exudes charm, with its quaint streets lined by charming architecture and colorful gardens, creating an inviting atmosphere that is hard to resist. Rich in history, Cape Charles boasts an array of historical sites and buildings that showcase its fascinating past, adding depth to its allure. The surrounding natural beauty, including nearby bays and abundant wildlife, serves as a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its quiet ambiance and slower pace of life, Cape Charles offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing for relaxation and reflection. Finally, the friendly locals and tight-knit community make everyone feel welcome, fostering a sense of belonging that draws visitors back time and again. Overall, Cape Charles is a place where beauty and charm intertwine, offering a historic yet serene experience that is truly special.

What makes this property unique

The house, a remarkable 150-year-old gem with rich history and character, stands out as a unique piece of heritage. As only the third owner it has been completely renovated with modern amenities. Set on a spacious lot, it offers ample space for various outdoor activities, including a beautiful pool, perfect for kids to play. The charming big front and back porches provide delightful spots for relaxation and entertaining, while its prime location just four blocks from the beach ensures easy access to sun and sand. With Main Street only a block away, convenience for dining, shopping, and community events is at your fingertips. Each distinctive feature contributes to making the home not just a residence, but a wonderful retreat filled with character and potential—truly a one-of-a-kind property!