SANDPIPER HOUSE: A Modern Mid-Century Retreat on Piney Island

Nature Immersion Near Assateague

Enjoy the best of Chincoteague and Assateague from our modern, comfortable home on Piney Island—a designated bird sanctuary and the closest residential community to Assateague Island National Seashore.

Piney Island’s location lets you reach Assateague without having to drive through the center of town, helping you avoid much of Chincoteague’s busy summer traffic. The house is located on a quiet, dead-end street with no through traffic and is surrounded by woods, marsh, birds, and Chincoteague’s famous ponies. Walk or bike to the Assateague Lighthouse, bike to the beach, launch a kayak from the piney island boat launch, or spend the day swimming, hiking, flying kites, and birdwatching. When you return, relax on the deck and enjoy the peaceful natural setting.

The House

Our light-filled home has a clean, modern feel, with warm hardwood floors throughout and an open floor plan designed for spending time together. Recent updates include refreshed bedrooms, new mattresses, fresh paint, updated lighting and ceiling fans, a remodeled primary bathroom, a gas range, a dishwasher, and other improvements.

The open living and dining area features a cathedral ceiling, fireplace, comfortable couch and lounge chairs, and cable TV with DVD/VCR player. A large picture window fills the living room with natural light, while the dining area looks out over the back deck, pine trees, marsh, and Assateague Island.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The house has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms and comfortably sleeps six. A full-size fold-out futon in the den provides space for up to two additional guests.

• The primary bedroom has a queen bed, flat-screen TV, and a private, recently remodeled bathroom.

• The second bedroom has been completely redone with a new queen bed and mattress, new hardwood floors, fresh paint, updated lighting, and other improvements.

• The cheerful “turquoise room” has two new twin beds and is especially well suited for children.

All three bedrooms have been recently refreshed with new mattresses, hardwood floors, paint, lighting, and other updates. The second and third bedrooms share a hallway bathroom with a full-size tub—convenient for families with young children.

The Den

Located next to the kitchen, the den is a cozy and versatile space for reading, working remotely, playing, or sleeping. It has a full-size fold-out futon, a screened back door, and a sliding shade door that can be closed for privacy.

The den is also a great space for children. Games—including Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Uno, and Scrabble—are stored in the red cupboard, and a chalkboard and chalk help keep little ones entertained while breakfast is being prepared.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The eat-in kitchen is fully equipped for family meals and longer stays. It includes:

• Gas range and range fan
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator with top freezer
• Microwave
• Hot-water kettle
• Blender
• Espresso machine
• Toaster

Outdoor Living

The large, open-air back deck offers unobstructed views of the surrounding woods and marsh. It is a wonderful spot for morning coffee, birdwatching, outdoor meals, or simply listening to the sounds of nature.

Outdoor amenities include:

• Private kayak launch access
• Fully enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water
• Weber charcoal grill
• Patio dining table and chairs
• Large driveway with ample off-street parking

After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower, cook dinner on the grill, and settle in for an evening on the deck.

A Wonderful Base for Exploring Assateague

Whether you bike to the beach each morning, kayak nearby waters, look for ponies and migrating birds, or simply relax at home surrounded by nature, this Piney Island retreat offers an ideal setting for spring, summer, and fall vacations.

Booking Information

• Full-week rentals only during June, July, and August
• Spring and fall stays available, including weekends
• Reserve early for April, October, and Pony Penning