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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Cape Charles Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape Charles

On the beach.A stay at this Historic Downtown Cape Charles vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cape Charles Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Bay Creek Golf Club. Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chesapeake Bay View

6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath, Sleeps 12-14. 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, 2 twin trundle beds. Single daybed bed on first floor. Folding mattress available in Sunrise closet.

Escape To The Beautiful Virginia Eastern Shore And The Chesapeake Bay View!

Our home is one of the three “grand old ladies” that were built across from the beach facing directly west into the sunset. Built in 1927 for a wealthy Cape Charles merchant, extensive renovations have been made to restore its grand character and create one of the most comfortable, as well as relaxing family rentals on the Virginia eastern shore. Enjoy a walk on the extensive sandy beach, lounge in the sun, kayak and paddle board, or build a sandcastle! Every evening you can view the fantastic sunset from the relaxing front porch! You may decide to "eat in" under the lights on the back patio or stroll to one of our fine restaurants. Fine shops, galleries, dining and entertainment are all within walking distance. The Town of Cape Charles Fishing Pier is an amenity for your family to enjoy a day of fishing or crabbing. The Town purchases an annual fishing license, so you do not need your own. You will need to register for the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program, which is a no-charge program. Registration is quick and easy.

Each bedroom on the second floor has an on suite full bathroom and ROKU live streaming television. The third floor features two bedrooms, one full bath and a media room. The sixth bedroom is located on the first floor off the kitchen and has a single daybed. A single portable bed is available as well located in the closet of the Sunrise bedroom.

The dining room seats 8 comfortably, but can seat 12 using the corners. The black buffet holds white china and gold ware that may be used. Please do not open or use the china cabinet china.

The butlers pantry seats a table of 4. The wine glasses, cocktail glasses and beer glasses are available for use. The bottom cabinets contains china that is perfect for afternoon tea!

The beautiful sun porch is equipped with a stately pool table for your enjoyment. Four kayaks are available for use during your stay, along with the required life vest and whistle. Sun bathe during the day and cool off under the breeze of the front porch in the evening, or sit fireside in front of the backyard fireplace!

If you feel adventurous you can rent jet skis from Poseidon Watersports, take a kayak expedition with Southeast Expeditions or go horseback riding on the beach with Esperanza Riding Company! The Northampton YMCA offers vacation passes!

Note: Park on gravel lot off private drive behind the house and do not park in yard driveway. Golf cart parking and charging station available there as well.

Property manager

Anne Guevarra

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact owner
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please contact owner For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Chesapeake Bay View the Only Thing We Overlook is the Bay
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay House
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay Cape Charles
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay House
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay Cape Charles
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay
Chesapeake Bay View the Only Thing We Overlook is the Bay
Chesapeake Bay View the Only Thing We Overlook is the Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chesapeake Bay View to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chesapeake Bay View have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Chesapeake Bay View to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chesapeake Bay View offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chesapeake Bay View?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Chesapeake Bay View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chesapeake Bay View?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Chesapeake Bay View have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Chesapeake Bay View have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Chesapeake Bay View to downtown Cape Charles?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Cape Charles.

Chesapeake Bay View Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful historic home in Cape Charles

Great historic home with a great location across the street from the beach. We have come to this house for years and plan to continue in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place, every time.

Lovely house.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Blessed!

A wonderful stately home with incredible views of the sunset. We love On the Bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja Howell H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great family get-a-way

This property was very comfortable, with many conveniences. Being across from the beach was a bonus. We were able to take the little ones to the beach for just a couple of hours, with little effort to get there. We appreciated all of the things in the house, that we did not have to drag from home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Cape Charles Classic

If you get an opportunity to stay at this beautiful home because the dates are available, DO IT! sunSet from the upstairs deck is worth it for the incredible pictures alone, but the room to spread out (family of 2 adults, 3 kids under 8, 2 teens and 2 grandparents), the ample beach towels, the media room for the teens with a Roku tucked away upstairs, the opportunity to play pool in the morning and then relax in the comfortably appointed living room at night, enjoy a family meal in the beautiful dining room, do laundry (two dryers, woo hoo!) and be literal steps from the beach are the icing on top. Lovely fenced backyard and watching their Poppy grill out kept our littles entertained outside, with the outdoor shower, beach chairs, beach toys, life vests, kayaks and golf cart charging station adding to the convience and enjoyment for everyone. Close to everything. We LOVED Cape Charles (first visit) and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape Charles Perfection!

Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Weekend!

Very nice! We enjoyed the beautiful small town . The house was perfect !Looking forward on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd time at this property! Ready to book for next year!

A beautiful old regal house. Upper deck has spectacular water and sunset views. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time in Cape Charles

Beautiful historic house across the street from the beach. We have rented this house for the last 5 summers and have never had any issues. The owners are very friendly, helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and the best location

It couldn’t be any easier to get to the beach from this gorgeous home. The home itself is beautifully decorated and comfortable. It’s a great space for a large family. My family has enjoyed it for years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Lovely house, lively town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable Location and Sunset Views

We rented this house for a weekend getaway with four families, including 5 children ranging in age from 7 to 15. The property exceeded our expectations in terms of convenience, spaciousness and location! The house is literally across the street from the beach and the sunset views from the second floor balcony are spectacular. NOTE: This house happens to be across the street from the beach, but it is NOT a beach house in the sense that some renters may be expecting. It may not be a great fit for families with toddlers, young children and/or people with mobility issues who find climbing steep stairs a challenge. The kitchen is for prep and does not have sightlines to the living area. Having said that, our older children LOVED being able to spread out and find quiet places to hang out. The house has an unpaved alley that runs behind it where we parked our cars and our two rented golf carts; this was an unexpected perk because it made it much easier to unload/load luggage, groceries, kids, etc. without watching for street and sidewalk traffic. The back parking area also includes a golf cart charging station which is very helpful if you rent carts (highly recommended). We had very limited interaction with the property manager but that was okay because check-in/ out instructions were very clear and everything was in working order. Bathrooms needed a little more attention and the decor could use a feather duster, but all in all, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Top Notch!

Our host, Anne, is on top of every detail. The house is beautiful and in the perfect location for easy access to the beach. This was our third year in a row staying at On the Bay and we plan to be back next year, Lord Willing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Perfect!

Our family enjoyed our stay in this lovely, well equipped, fully furnished home! Proximity to the beach and to town gets no better than this! Ending the day with a magnificent sunset just was the perfect ending to a relaxing, step back in time as we enjoyed our time together as a family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F., Richmond, Va

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We particularly enjoyed the second floor balcony to watch the sunset. Cannot beat that location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay in Cape Charles

This property is so elegant yet relaxed and roomy. It has everything you need for a friends or family getaway. The hosts are responsive if needed. Love the new shower head in “Sunset”. The sunsets from the upper porch can’t be beat. And the outdoor fireplace is another fun feature!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Our stay at the Chesapeake Bay View was wonderful! The house is even more impressive in person. There are enough beach chairs and beach toys for all so no need to travel with those. The house is beautifully decorated and the owners have thoughtfully and strategically put things out of the reach of toddlers which was a welcome surprise for us. Overall, we could not have asked for a better place to spend time with our family
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we wanted!

A beautiful, comfortable house and yard for us to spend some rare quality time with our extended family, and to celebrate a cousin's wedding. Being close to the ocean was also very special. Anne was a lovely host and we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was our second stay and it was amazing!

Loved everything about the house and the rental process.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home for a Wedding Stay Weekend

The home was beautiful and accommodated our large group just perfectly. There was lots to look at, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and it was just the right walking distance to downtown and the beach! I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This was our second stay and it was wonderful! We had four families which included 5 kids between ages 2-7. Location was great, amenities were great! We will go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Hard to beat!

On the Bay provided our family a wonderful bonding experience. The views from the upper deck were sensational. Anne and Mark are great hosts and very responsive to our needs. We hope to return again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in a beautiful location

This was our fifth summer visiting Cape Charles and second time staying in this house. And we have rented it again for next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape Charles Family Getaway 2022

It is always a pleasure to return to this beautiful and comfortable home. The location is perfect and the home is well equipped for sleeping, cooking, relaxing, and hitting the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love love

I am madly in love with this beautiful house. I wish I could pick it up and take it home with me, of course then it wouldn’t have the view! We especially enjoyed sunsets from the second floor balcony and reading in the daybed swing on the downstairs porch. The beds were super comfy, and I only wish we had more time to enjoy all of the spaces. So many cozy nooks! I hope to return. Thank you for opening up this wonderful home to visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022