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Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat

Cottage perfectly located for exploring Cape Charles

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Interior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape Charles

City center stay.At this Historic Downtown Cape Charles cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Beach. Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat

Welcome to Key Lime Cottage—your Cape Charles oasis just blocks from the beach, Central Park, and downtown! Fully renovated and loaded with amenities, our home is your gateway to coastal fun. Enjoy morning coffee on the sprawling front porch or BBQ on the back deck, with outdoor dining. Inside, you`ll find a well-equipped interior: powder room, two full baths, and a dining room that seats 12. Choose from four comfy bedrooms for a restful sleep. Bonus: a cart, 2 kayaks, and 3 bikes included!

We are just 2 blocks from beautiful Cape Charles Beach. We are also just 2 blocks from the park where we will have concerts in the park all summer on Saturday Nights. The cottage is ready to welcome your family and friends. A cart is included with the property during your stay!

You will get the code to enter the home the day of check-in before 4PM.

If you need anything during your stay we are full-time residents in Cape Charles.

Quiet neighborhood just 2 blocks from the beach. Great front porch to just sit and enjoy the day.

You are just 2 blocks from the beach, 2 blocks from central park and 3 block to downtown for shopping, eating and drinking.

We have a golf cart included with your stay (additional contract and insurance required)
We do allow pets. The fee is for each pet so if you have more than one pet joining you on vacation additional pet fees will apply. The fee is $300 per pet per stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
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Rules

We do allow pets. The fee is for each pet so if you have more than one pet joining you on vacation additional pet fees will apply.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 96587

Property is also known as

466218

Frequently asked questions

How close is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat to the airport?

This cottage is 39.5 mi (50-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat to the beach?

This cottage is a short 5-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach and 11 mi (16-min drive) from Wilkins Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat to downtown Cape Charles?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Cape Charles.

Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an awesome stay at the Key Lime Cottage. Plenty of space, clean, easy check in, great communication, and loved the use of the golf cart!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Blaire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was a great location and a good house to have our family vacation in. Unfortunately there were a lot of fruit flies (we were warned but I still didn’t expect that many) and the backyard/deck needs some attention. We hosed down the golf cart to be able to drive it but the exterior would benefit from a power wash. Loved all the towels and the fact there were 5 beach chairs. Overall well stocked but we did have to buy paper towels and hand soap which I didn’t expect. The fence was secure for our dog and the keyless entry was nice. Distance from the beach was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Chelsea H.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Maryann N., Newark, De

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cindy M., Severna Park, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jocelyn B., Cape Charles, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time at the Key Lime Cottage!

From the moment we booked the Key Lime Cottage to the moment we left to head home our experience was outstanding! The home is beautiful and full of character and in an absolutely optimal location (1 1/2 block from beach, 1/2 block from park, and 3-4 blocks from Mason Ave). All the perks (kayaks, bikes, beach chairs, and other beach accessories), especially the golf cart really made our stay comfortable. The house was very clean and supplied with more than enough linens and pillows. We especially loved the large dining table that comfortable fit our whole family and how it was open to the living room. The air conditioning was amazing and made the home such a relief from the heat. We were also pleasantly surprised by how many outlets there were especially considering the home was about 100 years old! The front porch was huge with plenty of seating, such a nice way to end each evening. Adam was great with communication through booking and our stay and even let us know that we could check in early. Cape Charles is a truly a gem for many reasons and the Key Lime Cottage is amongst those!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tamara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Loved the house and location. Property well stocked with all essentials and very clean. Location was perfect for walking anywhere-beach, park for pickleball and town for eating and shopping. Golf cart a great bonus! Thank you for sharing your charming home. Hosts were super helpful too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy New Year!

Great communication with Adam and he was very accommodating to our needs. It helped us to make a birthday celebration special! Well-appointed home for our holiday weekend getaway and the golf cart is an excellent plus! Our Goldens enjoyed the backyard. Close to the beach and downtown shopping and restaurants. Cape Charles never disapoints!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

CBES 30th Annual Bike Ride

We truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home this past weekend while participating in the CBES bike ride. The home is charming and the property is extremely clean. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive. The golf cart is a great way to explore Cape Charles and we can't wait to return and use the kayaks. Many great amenities. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Short Getaway

This was the perfect getaway during a very busy time at home. Key Lime Cottage is perfectly appointed with everything you need. The kitchen is well stocked, as are the bathrooms. The small sunporch is a perfect place to gate you pets, and the entire backyard is fenced. Key Lime Cottage is less than a two block from the beach, which is beautiful with munificent views. We will definitely be returning, hopefully for a longer stay. Our host, Adam was very accommodating and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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