Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach
When it came to our family and Cape Charles, it was love at first sight. The peace and quiet, the beauty of the Bay, the warm sand of the beach, the friendly people and eclectic shops and restaurants... the town captured our hearts immediately. Our family (mom, dad, five kids, and a Bernese mountain dog named Yankee) has built a million cherished memories here, and we hope that you will too!
Cape Cottage is a clean, comfortable, charming Victorian... a perfect spot for your Cape Charles beach vacation! The peaceful downtown location leaves you just a short walk from shopping, restaurants, and (most importantly, as far as we are concerned) the beach.
The home has three bedrooms and two full baths. The living room has a comfortable sectional couch and a great TV for watching movies or sports. We love our dog and wouldn't want to vacation without her; we assume that if you have a dog, you want to bring him or her too!
The house has everything that you need to have a marvelous vacation -- the kitchen is spacious and stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, and appliances that you have at home (coffee pot, Keurig, Nespresso -- did we mention that we are coffee people?). The house features cable TV (there are flat screen TVs in the living room and in two of the bedrooms), WiFi, central heat and AC, and on-demand hot water (so your whole crew can clean up without draining the tank!). New mattresses throughout the house will ensure a good night's sleep. The cleaning fee covers all linens and towels, so you won't have to bring those with you.
Outside, there is a wrap-around front porch with a porch swing and lounge chairs. In the back, there is a spacious back yard with lights, a portable fire-pit, a charcoal grill/smoker, and an outdoor dining set. Set up a round of corn-hole or horseshoes, throw something tasty on the grill, open a cold drink of your choice, and watch the time fly.
In the shed you'll find everything you need to have a great day on the water -- an adult and kid-sized stand-up paddle-boards, adults and kid-sized kayaks, beach chairs, toys, games, bicycles, and the family's pride and joy -- a 5 person surrey.
Cape Charles is a hidden gem. Whether you're into nature, wildlife, hiking, shopping, eating, water-sports, or just sitting on the beach reading a good book... we are sure that you are going to have a wonderful vacation!
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds or wash any bath towels.
Please leave the house tidy, including the shed (if you've used anything from it).
Please wash and dry any beach towels that you've used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 7564028
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 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.
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Oyster Farm Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Small’s Smokehouse - 4 min drive
Hardee's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Top China - 4 min drive
Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?
As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach on 12 Jul, 2026 start from S$406, 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 Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach located?
Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Pet friendly and great place for families with legos and toys and games for the kids! Wonderful house. Love the area. Easy walking to the beach and shops and food/drinks.
We had a very nice stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The location was excellent, we could walk to almost everything. Our dog really enjoyed the trip as well since she got to go for golf cart rides.
Great location. Property was clean and beds were very comfortable. Lots of water water toys for use, along with board games and books. Enjoyed our stay.
There have been some upgrades that the listed photos do not currently reflect. And I apologize that I did not think to take any photos to share. We found the home clean, welcoming, well supplied, and easy to access. The beds were extremely comfortable!! Kitchen nicely stocked! We did not have a pet, but could see ways they made it accommodating for fur babies. We did not use anything from the shed so I have words on that stuff. Parking was easy because they have a driveway to use. Street parking can get full in town during busier months so this was much appreciated!! Communication with the owner was informative and quick.We have been visiting the Cape Charles area for over 25 years, and we have stayed in over 10 different properties in Cape Charles. We found this one to be of the nicer ones for the price!
The place was perfect for our family. Our family of five fit perfectly in the connected rooms and then the grandparents stayed in the room with the king bed. Everyone was comfortable and we loved the location. The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off the sand after the beach and the house was well stocked. Overall it was a great beach stay!
We had a great stay. Easy check in process. Home was clean and well equipped. We loved using the stand up paddle board and kayaks. Cape Charles has a great beach with easy parking, warm water, and minimal waves. Our dog had a great time playing in the water in the mornings.
Great home base for a laid-back beach trip to Cape Charles with the family. We couldn't find some of the beach items listed, but the owner was really responsive in helping make sure we had access to what we needed.
So nice to find a dog-friendly property close to the public beach and very walkable to town. Historic home is cute and quirky with everything you need for a family vacation.
This property was just as described and perfect for a quick weekend away. Owners were responsive and very easy to communicate with. We will be staying here again!
We enjoyed the convenient location of this property. It is close to the beach and to all of the shops. The front porch swing was nice and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
We love coming to the Cape and had a great time, with the location being top-notch. House could use a deep clean but otherwise was as described and had everything you needed!
Ashli L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joe D.
20 Apr, 2023
Liked: Communication, location
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The house is comfortable, the location is great, the owner is quick to respond and help. The six of us had a great time exploring Cape Charles.
Always great to be in Caoe Charkes in a home in the historical district. The house had everything we needed. The use of children kayaks and the paddle board was an added bonus.