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The purple door at the bay.

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Captain's Cove

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Greenbackville, VA
  • Place, Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Greenbackville

Captain's Cove stay.With a stay at this Captain's Cove vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Stockton Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are E.A. Vaughn Wildlife Management Area and Chesapeake Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Salisbury University - 52 min drive - 39.5 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 47.2 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 58 min drive - 47.2 miles
  • Inlet Park - 58 min drive - 47.4 miles

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Steamers - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬33 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.

The purple door at the bay.

When you see the purple door you will know you have made it to your vacation spot. You will find stunning views any time of the day. Then at dawn or dusk you will think you are in a painting. This property has a full kitchen, living room with 2 couches, two nice size bedrooms with queen size beds, there is a full bathroom with a garden tub with a shower. Then you will find a spiral stair case that leads to the 3rd floor with a couch, another full bathroom with a shower, another queen size bed and the best view you would ever hope to find. On the outside you will find a balcony and a private peer.

Before you arrive at "The Purple Door on the Bay" Please contact me for access information. 443-953-0387.

Please message me all the names & numbers of the people staying at, The Purple Door on the Bay. Finally, I also need to know what make, model, tag number & color of your vehicle that you plan to use while staying at The Purple Door on the Bay. I must report this information to the office of Captain's Cove. If you are interested in using the amenities within The Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club they charges $15.00 a day, per person or $75.00 a week per person. I need to inform the Captain's Cove within 05 days to your stay if you plain to use the amenities.

Thank you, for your help and understanding.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Don’t leave outside lights on for long periods of time. Please do not go on any other dock/pier, other than the one directly behind the property.
Please park in front of the property, please do not park in the vacant lot next door.
Please take your trash to the Horntown Convenience Center and Recycling located at 5536 Fleming Rd, Horntown, VA 23395. There will be no charge.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Make sure you clean up after your pet outside

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Purple Door At The Bay
The purple door at the bay. Greenbackville
The purple door at the bay. Private vacation home
The purple door at the bay. Private vacation home Greenbackville

Frequently asked questions

How close is The purple door at the bay. to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The purple door at the bay. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The purple door at the bay. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The purple door at the bay.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The purple door at the bay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The purple door at the bay.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The purple door at the bay. have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does The purple door at the bay. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The purple door at the bay. to downtown Greenbackville?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Greenbackville.

The purple door at the bay. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Random C.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
View is prettier in person...pictures just don't do it justice. Sitting on the dock with the sounds of nature was just what we needed. Check-in was very easy and everything was as listed. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen well supplied. Memories that will last a life time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Price and location was the primary reason the purple door works for us!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Candace O.

The Purple Door House

The location is perfectly located 15-20 from the beaches, Chincoteague island, tourist area, horse farms, boat/kayaking and fishing charters. The home has a nice private dock and resides in a beautiful and large community. The community has pools a restaurant and playgrounds. We wish we had more time just to use the community amenities. Only recommendations we would make; full cleaning and inspection of the main AC unit, it had mildew and gave the house a musty smell. A deep clean on the carpets. Due to the musty mildew smell the carpets feel very moist and smell. Fix the dead bolt lock. The key would get severely stuck when inserted. We were lucky to get the key released but a lock smith should really take a look at the mechanism. Lastly, owners should invest in newer updated furniture, finish the sunroom with sheetrock, and purchase outdoor patio furniture. These things could easily be taken care of and none of the above stopped us from making the purple door home our regular place to vacation every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquita D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time at the purple door! We wrre able to brimg our fur baby which was a HUGE plus. After reading the reviews I wasn't sure what to expect. I arrived knowing we made a good choice. Its a very cute little place. There was never a claim to be a luxury, upscale rental. Yes there could be a few updates. The air conditioner worked fine for us in a heatwave. In fact, it was a little chilly. I would go back for the views and location.We loved havimg access to the pools. Met some really nice people. It is accurate that this location is kind of remote. Pack and pick up everything you need on the way in. Didnt mind the 30 min ride to Chincoteague and Asateague to see the ponies. Check in and Checkout was simple and easy. The only caution is if you have mobility issues, there are MANY STAIRS! Nice place to relax. If I ever came back that way I will definitely stay again. Communication with Kelly, the property manager, was so easy. Always available and responded quickly and was always friendly. Lastly, there is a keurig, bring your k cups. Drinking coffee while watching the waves from the deck is the best way to start your day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terri G.

I’ll begin by saying that this property is a great location, being right on the bay with a dock for fishing/crabbing!!! The host, Kelly, was very responsive to all of my questions prior to arriving, and also addressed the issues we had after arriving at the house. Upon arrival, there is no driveway, so we had to park in the grass, which we just assumed was ok. The neighbor confirmed that that’s where the “driveway” is. We had a difficult time getting the key out of the lockbox. We found that one of the sliding doors upstairs was unlocked, which we realized doesn’t lock at all, so if you feel the need to lock doors, think twice about this house. Also, the AC was not working properly, so it was warm inside when we got there. I immediately contacted Kelly and she sent someone out with a portable AC unit(see pics). The tape would not hold the vent on the plywood so we ended up turning that unit off because we felt it was unsafe with the venting blowing inside the house.Kelly assured me that there was no danger, however I didn’t want to risk it. There was also a portable AC unit running in the room upstairs. It was like listening to the low rumble of jet engines.When we left on Thursday, July 11, the instructions for leaving say to take the trash to the waste site(address provided). When we got to the waste disposal site, the sign said CLOSED ON THURSDAY, so we had to haul our trash home with us.With all of the issues, we were refunded a portion of our stay. House needs TLC!!!
Outside window
Inside living area with the initial tape
Tape did not hold
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Fishing was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a getaway!

Great place on the water. We caught enough crabs off the dock to have dinner. Relaxing place to take the family and enjoy the seaside. I wish we had more time to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

All of my critiques are first world problems and not worth mentioning. Great place. Great view. Great location. Friendly neighbors. Nicely located about halfway between VA and MD assateague island. If you have a mobile infant/toddler, a pack and play blocks the spiral staircase perfectly. Will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, But Not Cozy

The property, as portrayed was adorable and it was in a desirable location. What wasn't mentioned was that the central air wasn't working properly. The unit for upstairs was no longer in commission and the unit for the rest of the house couldn't handle the heat. Temps hit 80 inside the house almost every day we were there, which made sleeping uncomfortable. The portable AC units provided were not adequate even with fans that we purchased to help circulate the air for times when we were in the house.Railings on the deck outside were loose and the corner posts were zip-tied together. Railings in the loft area were also loose. The amenities we had to register ourselves for were not included. In fact, there was a charge of 15 per person per day to use them, which is pretty steep. Not sure if the neighborhood collects dues from homeowners and then charges their renters, but that was tacky.In addition, on our first full day there, we talked to a woman at information. She was not helpful and she talked to us like we didn’t belong there. If residents don't want renters, then they need to change their bylaws.The response from the property manager regarding the heat was fast, but the result just wasn't good and that is on the homeowner. Until the few things I mentioned are fixed, I would not recommend this rental. We've used VRBO many times. This is the first time I feel we were let down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This is a very peaceful place to stay. It's quiet, but still close enough to things to do all within an hours drive. Ocean City is about a 40-45 minute drive, Assateague, MD to see the ponies on the beach is about 35-40 minutes. Assateague, VA and Chincoteague are 30-35, Wollops NASA station is 15-20 minutes. It overlooks Chincoteague Bay and the island of Chincoteague. My husband and i would definitely stay there again. Alms is you like seafood, that is one of the best areas for it. Definitely get some blue crab while you're there, so yummy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a great week staying in Captains Cove. The house met all our needs and the amenities at the marina were wonderful. Only wish would be that the house had wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was slightly run down and had no driveway (just grass). It was in a great neighborhood with a beautiful view. We had to take the trash 15 minutes south when leaving (in the opposite direction of home for us). It was good enough for us to relax and cook but a slight bit expensive for its outdated condition though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple Door

We loved the view and can not wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

We enjoyed our stay at the Purple Door. The views were spectacular and we enjoyed sitting on the deck. My husband taught my daughter to fish and she loved the dock area. We did use the amenities at Captain’s Cove and drove out to Assateague Island to see the horses. The location is tucked away from major attractions but we got used to the drive after the first day. The neighbors were friendly. Enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to relax

My family and i spent a relaxing week enjoying everything about the house , plenty of fishing and crabbing from the dock , the almost constant breeze made the deck a perfect place. The house seems a little off the beaten path for the first day or so but once you make a couple trips to town its nothing. I wish i had paid a few days for the amenities but thats hindsight. If you're looking for a quiet getaway this is the perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Howard H.

Nice view!

View was great! House could use a few minor repairs but overall nice place! Great location right on the water! Nice farmers market at the marina on Thursdays. Food from marina was also good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

Liked: Cleanliness

All about the view and wonderful neighbors

Had an Awsome 8 days , views were amazing from just about everywhere in the house. Fishing was good from dock, crabbing was slow, a little late in the season. Beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The restaurant just down the street had very good food, especially the fish tacos. No issues at all during our stay. Beautiful club house, indoor pool and golf course.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best of Times

My husband and I had the best of times. We came with my daughter and her family. Staying where we were there was a friendly atmosphere. The home was clean, and my pets were allowed. We had some trouble with the tv service but Kelly along with the owner called me on the phone. Kelly then came by and fixed it for us. Right away at that. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

The house was really inviting! The beds were very comfortable! Kelly answered very quickly on any questions we had! We had a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alden S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple Door Stay

Property has a great view of the water across to Chicateague. I could have sat on the deck looking at that view all day but the heat wouldn’t let me. Way too hot outside. Kelly was tremendous answering any concern. Only negative is if you want to go to Chicateague it is a 30 minute drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

patti s.

Liked: Cleanliness

N/A

Upstairs bed was uncomfortable and either the mattress or pillows had an awful smell..linens were rewashed..wasn't that. Lost power during one night..smoke/fire alarms went off because of the power outage..thank God my son in law knew how to turn off till power was restored because it was deafening. Needed more dining area..only 2 chairs for 5 people wasn't ideal. The air-conditioning ductwork needed repair late one evening..that was fixed in a very timely manner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best! Had a great time. Just Beautiful!!!

Such a beautiful location. Had the best time with my boys and their friends!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!

The house was clean and had everything that we needed. We enjoyed our mornings and evenings sitting and looking at the bay. A great way to unwind!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023