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Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!!

Cape Charles vacation home in Historic Downtown Cape Charles area

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Exterior detail
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Beach nearby
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Cape Charles

Historic Downtown Cape Charles stay.A stay at this Historic Downtown Cape Charles vacation home places you steps from Cape Charles Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay. Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 52.0 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪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.

Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!!

'A Bayview Beauty' sits 100 Yards from the Chesapeake bay on a quiet, crape myrtle lined blvd. Relax and enjoy views of the bay from the huge screened front porch, LR and second floor BRs. Take your beach umbrella and chairs to spend the day at the family friendly beach...just steps from the front porch. Refresh after a day at the beach with the outdoor shower. Enter into the tiled mudroom to change and shower. Dine in..fully equipped kitchen, dining room seats eight comfortably. OR.. walk 3 blocks to restaurants/shopping district . Relax in the casual LR with comfy furniture and game table. Two new queen/ two twin pillow top beds in 3 BRs complete the day! Linens provided. Sleeps 6. The house has been lovingly updated, keeping it's original charm. Freshly painted and decorated in beach colors and themes, providing a clean, restful atmosphere. Town safety inspection certificate in home. Relax, rest and refresh.. RESERVE NOW!!

Guest Amenities/information: Guest departure cleaning is provided by a professional housekeeping service. The home has been approved by the town's safety code inspector with certificate issued and is located in our Welcome Binder. Additional pamphlets /info are available in our home as well as at the new Welcome Center south of town on Rt.13 near the CBBT.

Surrounding area/places to visit: The beach is located 100 yards from our front door. The town's fishing pier, shops and restaurants, public library, post office and places of worship are just a few blocks away. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, open to the public, with pro-shop and 'Coach House' restaurant are a 2-3 min.drive. The marina with 'Oyster Farm' restaurant and shops are located at the opposite end of town. Driving S on Rt.13 you will find a Food lion grocery store, ABC store, Dollar General, McDonald's and various businesses unique to the area. Kiptopeke state park, a National wild life refuge, and new Welcome center are located close to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Crossing the CBBT is Virginia Beach and Norfolk/Int. airport (35-40 min), Botanical Gardens. Newport News airport, Historic Williamsburg/Busch Gardens (1-1 1/2 hrs) on Rt. 64 from Cape Charles. Chincoteague-Assateague, and Tangier Island are north on highway 13, making these great day trips! Explore the eastern shore or just relax on the beach!!

Make your reservations now!!: Discover this lovely Chesapeake Bay town with its friendly residents by making reservations now for 'A Bayview Beauty'!!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in house or on property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

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

Rules

Traveler must have a conversation with the owner within 24 hours of booking.
We will email you our rental agreement. To secure your reservation we need to receive your signed and completed rental agreement within up to 5 days.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house or on property.

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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Bay Cottage, Beach 100 Yards Away! Reserve Now!!! Cape Charles

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.8 mi (51-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach and 11 mi (17-min drive) from Wilkins Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! to downtown Cape Charles?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Cape Charles.

Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was as listed and the photos give a fair idea of what to expect. It has old home charm with no modern updates, but it was clean, functional, and had plenty of space for our family. The location was great — an easy walk to the beach — which made our stay even better. We also appreciated the hose in the backyard and the strong water pressure in the shower (with helpful notes from the host on how to adjust it).One thing to note for future guests is that there’s no Wi-Fi and the TVs don’t support streaming — just a collection of DVDs and VHS tapes. It wasn’t what we expected, but we made do and it encouraged more family time together.Overall, the house worked well for our stay, and as long as you’re comfortable with a more traditional setup, it’s a nice spot in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David P.

This is a quant beach house. Some peculiarities in our opinion as I’ve never been asked to wash laundry or linens at a VRBO especially when paying a cleaning fee. Also, the bathrooms need updates due to local water conditions staining and making the tub and bowls look unfavorable. Shower curtains need to be changed more often if local water conditions discolor and make the areas look unclean. On a positive note, the home is very close to the beach. Just note that you must bring your own beach chairs, towels and make sure to read the details of the listing for all amenities (i.e., WiFi..)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely located. Clean. Convenient to town center and beach. Good on-street parking and renter/owner communication. Limited household amenities. Could use an interior refresh and bathroom updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great experience and would stay again. Proximity to beach was great. Games, Puzzles, and DVD collection was a fun bonus for the kids. A few minor improvements could put this place over the top. Because they’re older, some doors don’t close fully and none of them lock. Some extension cords with charging stations in the bedrooms would be a nice touch. The lower level does get warmer than the upper level but the fans help make it manageable. We did appreciate the number of hooks available for hanging wet towels and swimsuits. The beds were comfortable and the linens were clean. The outdoor hose and shower and the indoor mud room shower were great. Off street parking and outlet for a golf cart was also nice. Great experience overall and the owners were very helpful with any questions. Another fun summer at Cape Charles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay Cottage was charming, comfortable and the location was just perfect. We could walk to the beach in less than a minute. It is well stocked and beds were very comfortable. We loved the layout and the boys loved all the games. We especially enjoyed the big screened in porch in the evening and the outdoor shower in the back for getting all the sand off. Our hosts were wonderful and communicated with us from the time we booked and even called once we got settled to make sure we had everything we needed. We highly recommend Bay Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G., Charlottesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

Had a wonderful time , house was warm and inviting walking distance to both the beach and local shops and restaurants. Hope we ca n come back again@
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam L., Richmond, Virginia

Great location but unwelcoming and uncomfortable rental experience

My wife and I stayed here for our 28th wedding anniversary. We’ve been staying regularly at rentals in Cape Charles for over 15 years and this was easily the most unwelcoming experience we’ve ever had. It started with an extra contract we had to sign and return and a weird way to pay. We were called immediately after we arrived which may have been a coincidence but felt weirdly timed. There were rules posted in many places in all caps and detailed lists of what to do and what not to do. We just generally felt unwelcome and uncomfortable the entire time. The water smelled like boiled eggs and hot water lasted for 1 shower. There’s no WiFi, one small TV with basic cable. I’m sure all these details are clearly listed in the description but after staying at many similar rentals, this was not an enjoyable experience for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend the Bayview Beauty

We loved our short stay here. The cottage was very nice and located in a great spot. You could see the water from the screened in front porch. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable and clean!The owners were awesome at communicating and everything was a breeze.We love Cape Charles and will definitely stay here when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick get-a-way

We planned a quick get-a-way and decided to come to Cape Charles to spend the day and stay over night. The house was charming with plenty of room. The owners communicated well and they were very accommodating on my last minute trip planning. The beach wasn’t far at all and town was in walking distance with nice weather. We came in March so it wasn’t perfect beach weather but we are hoping to come back when it’s warmer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

What a treasure!!! The weather was cold and we even had snow! We stayed really warm lots of good food and sightseeing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Loved everything about this lovely cottage and especially walking to the bay! Rick was extremely kind and helpful. Hope to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden treasure!

Cape Charles is a quaint, charming little town! The house was very welcoming, comfortable and full of charm!! So close to the beach and main shopping street. The screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails! Sad to leave, but look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

The cottage was very nice & close to the beach. It was nice to be able to walk there. The area was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful week at the Bayview Beauty. The home is comfortable, the kitchen is great to cook in, we loved sitting on the front screen porch and the location cannot be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a perfect location

We only stayed a couple of nights to visit with family who were in Cape Charles for a week. This house was perfect for our family. Clean, beautiful, well appointed, comfortable beds, wonderful hosts. The location was great - less than one block to the beach and a short walk to town. I parked and did not drive again until we left. The screened front porch was a great spot for family to gather. I adore this house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home and town

We enjoyed our first time in Cape Charles and hope to go back to spend more time. This rental is a very charming older home in a neighborhood filled with the same! The home had everything we needed inside and landscaping and w wonderful front porch to enjoy outside. Loved that we could park the car and walk to shops, restaurants and to the beach. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem in Cape Charles!

This house has so much charm! It was very clean, so comfortable, and just perfect for a weekend getaway in beautiful Cape Charles! The owner was incredibly responsive and courteous. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Girls Getaway

My friend and I rented the Bay Cottage for a relaxing fun weekend in Cape Charles. This was our first visit to the area. The location is great, not even a block to the beach. We were able to park the car Friday and walked all over town and didn't get back in the car until we left. The water pressure in the shower is fantastic. The house was clean when we arrived. Loved sitting on the front porch talking. Visiting Cape Charles was fun. There are several unique shops and restaurants and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent location to the beach

The house is less than 100 yards from the beach. You can also walk to town in less than 10 minutes to enjoy shopping and food. Cape Charles is a family destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024