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Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Cape Charles Beach

Welcome to Key Lime Cottage Circa 1926 204 Madison Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Dryer
Kitchen
Washer

Explore the area

Cape Charles, VA

Place, Cape Charles Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Cape Charles Harbor
Place, Bay Creek Golf Club
‪8 min drive‬
Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

Welcome to Key Lime Cottage, a fully renovated 1926 gem located just blocks from Cape Charles beach, Central Park, and downtown. Your stay includes a complimentary golf cart for breezy exploration! We've lovingly restored this classic four-square home to combine historic charm with modern comfort. Sun-drenched rooms await, featuring a convenient powder room on the main floor and two full bathrooms upstairs—one with a soaking tub.

Gather around a large dining table that seats 12 for family feasts, with an additional kids' table. Relax on sofas in a living room adorned with an eclectic book collection. Step outside to find ample seating on a spacious front porch equipped with ceiling fans for those warm days. The back deck offers a grill and dining setup, along with an outdoor shower for post-beach rinses.

Sleep soundly in one of four inviting bedrooms. Choose from three rooms with queen beds outfitted with premium mattresses, or opt for a 'kids’ room' featuring a bunk bed and twin trundle, sleeping up to five little ones or two adults. And for outdoor adventure? Two kayaks and three bikes are yours to enjoy.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 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 Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
‪The Shanty - ‬14 min walk
‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

11 Jul, 2025

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

This is a beautiful home in a great location and we would love to return! Clean, comfortable, bright and charming!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth F.

23 Jul, 2025

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

Key Lime Cottage was fantastic! Close to the beach, the park, and shops. The house was cozy enough for all of us to eat dinner and watch TV together, and big enough for everyone to have their own rooms. The neighborhood is beautiful, and the neighbors were lovely! Cape Charles is beautiful and we will definitely visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

10 May, 2025

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

Excellent House

The property was amazing! Super close to the beach, an easy walk to shops and food. The house was wonderful and well stocked for several families to get together and relax. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

31 May, 2025

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

Short Stay Away

The host was incredibly responsive and helpful! The house met all of our needs and was the perfect distance to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

4 Jun, 2025

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Key Lime cottage. The house was really nice with good indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen was stocked well for the small amount of cooking we did. Location is fantastic. As a bonus we watched a small family of House Finches who had nested in the front door wreath.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Cold April weekend

We had a restful cozy long weekend and enjoyed every local restaurant in town. By Sunday afternoon the weather warmed up enough to enjoy the green golf cart and we had everything we needed for a happy stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather M.

8 Jun, 2025

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

Great back yard and nice spacious house. Golf cart didn’t charge quite right which made me nervous it would break down but it ended up lasting through our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol T.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Keylime cottage

Great place to stay. Very clean and perfect size for three to four couples

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann N.

23 Apr, 2025

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

Keylime Gem

Beautiful home. Such a relaxing mini vacation. So close to everything. 2 blocks from the beach.Loved having a golf cart to get around. We will definitely be coming back. The owners are so accommodating.Thanks again Melissa and Adam.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aura A.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Cape Charles property

Great property, wonderful location close to the beach, shops, restaurants. Will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Great house

Awesome location and comfortable house with everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

5 May, 2025

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

Weekend Getaway

We visited Cape Charles for a long weekend, and we could not have been happier with our stay at Key Lime Cottage. The home is in a great location - could not be more convenient for walking to the beach and the shops/restaurants. It was beautifully decorated and VERY clean. We wouldn’t change a thing. The owners have done a wonderful job in making their home an inviting and stress-free place to stay for a visit to Cape Charles. We plan on returning in the fall, and we can’t wait!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg H., Strasburg, pa

8 Jul, 2023

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

Family fun!

We had a fabulous visit with family in Cape Charles @ Keylime Cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amber S.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Good trip

This was our second time staying here. We enjoy the proximity to the beach, the fenced backyard, and the golf cart. We were bummed the golf cart broke down during our stay and were unable to use it our final day. Host was quick with communication. House is stocked with paper products, soap, and cooking supplies. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Perfection!

The house was well equipped and welcoming. We loved the neighborhood as it was very pretty and less than two blocks from the beach. The owner provided a go cart, bikes, kayaks, and much more. Our family loved it. When we got home our two year old cried saying “I want to go back to the green house.”

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

29 May, 2023

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

Excellent stay!

Well appointed house, sweet details, clean and clutter free. Enjoyed our stay with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

28 Jun, 2023

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

One of the best

Great communication from owner, very clean home, one of the best experiences with renting home in Cape Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

8 Jun, 2024

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

Great House, Great Location

From the time we booked Key Lime Cottage until the time we checked out, everything went extremely smooth. The home is welcoming and a quick walk or golf cart ride to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The house is well furnished inside and includes many necessary beach items. Everyone enjoyed the stay at Cape Charles!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Week at Cape Charles

This was our fourth time to Cape Charles, but our first time at Key Lime. The house was great. The location was so close to the beach and having the golf cart to get to town was the best. We brought our 3 children with us and the house had so much to entertain them!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

10 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect Cape Charles Experience

We loved the Key Lime Cottage. It had everything we needed, kayaks, golf cart, bikes! Excellent location- close to beach, central park (pickle ball court, soccer fields, and playground) and "downtown" CC which has restaurants, shops, distillery, etc. We would love to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Fabulous week

We had a fabulous family week at Key Lime Cottage and even a tropical storm going through didn’t bother our stay. The house had everything we needed and we could even charge our EV. This was our favorite house we have stayed at in Cape Charles and the hosts were great!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia I.

16 Sept, 2022

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

Slice of Heaven

Keylime Cottage was exactly as advertised. It was close to the beach with all the necessary amenities without all the packing. Adam was an excellent host and we will rent/recommend the property again! Cape Charles is the perfect get away!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Excellent week at Key Lime Cottage

The house is in a terrific location. The included cart is handy and the kayaks are a nice addition, although we did not use them.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Enjoyed by all

The property was just as advertised and met our needs and expectations perfectly. The electric golf cart was a fun bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

31 May, 2022

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

The Lime Cottage is the Best!

We had the most wonderful weekend at the Lime Cottage with our friends and their kids! Just a few blocks from the beach, it was so easy to walk down in the morning. The house was clean and well stocked, and we couldn’t have been happier!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Adam & Melissa Charney

We currently live full time in Cape Charles, 7 years now, and love it. We have been coming to Cape Charles since our son was 6 months old and he is now 26. We are so excited to host you in our home and welcome you to Cape Charles if this is your first visit of many!

Why they chose this property

This property is just a block and a half from the beach. You are walking distance to downtown and many restaurants(Kellys, The Shanty, AJ's (the newest in CC), DeadRise Pies, Hook at Harveys, Cravings, Coastal Baking Co., Ambrogia Caffe & more), & shopping. We offer 1 golf cart, 3 bikes, 2 kayaks, many beach chairs, and umbrellas. Everything you need for a wonderful stay in Cape Charles!!!