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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Cape Charles Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape Charles Harbor
  • Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape Charles

Historic Downtown Cape Charles stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Cape Charles vacation home, you'll find Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 17 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 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.

Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach

When it came to our family and Cape Charles, it was love at first sight. The peace and quiet, the beauty of the Bay, the warm sand of the beach, the friendly people and eclectic shops and restaurants... the town captured our hearts immediately. Our family (mom, dad, five kids, and a Bernese mountain dog named Yankee) has built a million cherished memories here, and we hope that you will too!

Cape Cottage is a clean, comfortable, charming Victorian... a perfect spot for your Cape Charles beach vacation! The peaceful downtown location leaves you just a short walk from shopping, restaurants, and (most importantly, as far as we are concerned) the beach.

The home has three bedrooms and two full baths. The living room has a comfortable sectional couch and a great TV for watching movies or sports. We love our dog and wouldn't want to vacation without her; we assume that if you have a dog, you want to bring him or her too!

The house has everything that you need to have a marvelous vacation -- the kitchen is spacious and stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, and appliances that you have at home (coffee pot, Keurig, Nespresso -- did we mention that we are coffee people?). The house features cable TV (there are flat screen TVs in the living room and in two of the bedrooms), WiFi, central heat and AC, and on-demand hot water (so your whole crew can clean up without draining the tank!). New mattresses throughout the house will ensure a good night's sleep. The cleaning fee covers all linens and towels, so you won't have to bring those with you.

Outside, there is a wrap-around front porch with a porch swing and lounge chairs. In the back, there is a spacious back yard with lights, a portable fire-pit, a charcoal grill/smoker, and an outdoor dining set. Set up a round of corn-hole or horseshoes, throw something tasty on the grill, open a cold drink of your choice, and watch the time fly.

In the shed you'll find everything you need to have a great day on the water -- an adult and kid-sized stand-up paddle-boards, adults and kid-sized kayaks, beach chairs, toys, games, bicycles, and the family's pride and joy -- a 5 person surrey.

Cape Charles is a hidden gem. Whether you're into nature, wildlife, hiking, shopping, eating, water-sports, or just sitting on the beach reading a good book... we are sure that you are going to have a wonderful vacation!

Property manager

Mike McKinley

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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 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 smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cape Cottage Downtown Sleeps 11 Dog-friendly Short Walk Beach
Cape Cottage Downtown Sleeps 11 Dog-friendly Short Walk Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 39 mi (49-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach and 10.4 mi (15-min drive) from Wilkins Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach to downtown Cape Charles?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Cape Charles.

Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun in historic Cape Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Ambler, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay. Easy check in process. Home was clean and well equipped. We loved using the stand up paddle board and kayaks. Cape Charles has a great beach with easy parking, warm water, and minimal waves. Our dog had a great time playing in the water in the mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Property was clean and beds were very comfortable. Lots of water water toys for use, along with board games and books. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Regina S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Great location. Plenty of parking. The big issue was cleanliness. Upon our 5:45pm arrival, the house was not cleaned by a service. The owner promptly sent cleaners over. Kitchen pots and pans, bowls, and silverware was dirty, and…there were roaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian K., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly stay in Cape Charles

The place was perfect for our family. Our family of five fit perfectly in the connected rooms and then the grandparents stayed in the room with the king bed. Everyone was comfortable and we loved the location. The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off the sand after the beach and the house was well stocked. Overall it was a great beach stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bernice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for a laid-back beach trip to Cape Charles with the family. We couldn't find some of the beach items listed, but the owner was really responsive in helping make sure we had access to what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

Wonderful house! Clean, easy walk to places, loved the front porch swing. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Property is located in a very convenient area literally a short walk to most of what we needed to do. Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape Charles stay

The house location was excellent. The kitchen was a bit of a disappointment, it was small and the pots and pans were lacking in the sense there were no smaller pots and the layoff was not functional. The upstairs bath needs updated the tub needs reglazing and its dangerous to use. I have some mobility issues so its not user friendly to older people. Otherwise we enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Prime location, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

❤️ Cape Charles

Location in everything and Cape Cottage is in perfect location. Quaint 1901 house that has turn of the century charm and modern convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dan F., Doylestown, PA

Quaint & Good Location

Overall we really enjoyed this property. We found it had everything we needed and the location was great. There was some cleanliness issues…. Food on plates and pans, coffee left in carafe, grounds left in machine, hair/dust balls on floors, stained towels. Not overly objectionable but greater care is needed on these items.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

House had so much to offer. We didn’t stay long enough to utilize all the fun things. Great location. Lots of space to hold large groups. Mike was super easy to work with. Answered questions in a timely fashion. We’ve stayed in several homes in Cape Charles and this was one of our favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable pet friendly get away

Plenty of space and beds for our family of 5. Large sectional in living room is so comfortable, offering a nice gathering spot for the family. Home is well stocked with towels, cookware, and paper supplies. The coffee bar with choice of Nespresso, keurig, and standard coffee brewing is awesome. The kids love the surrey and bikes, and mom appreciates the outdoor shower to rinse off the beach! But above all, pet friendly is most appreciated. There’s no dog fur on the furniture or carpets, the home is kept very clean. The owner is friendly and so easy to communicate with. We love staying here every summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny C., Charlottesville, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach getaway!

We had the best long weekend here in Cape Charles. The property is lovely. For those traveling with young children, it's set up with all the bedrooms upstairs. The main bedroom and first bedroom are off the main hallway, and the second bedroom is through the first bedroom - however there is a second set of stairs from the second bedroom to the first floor, so no one is ever "trapped" by a bedroom. Sorry, that's a little hard to visualize but view photos for more perspective. We had 3 adults and 2 children (3 and 5) with us, and there was ample space. Major bonus: blackout curtains in the first bedroom so my kids didn't wake up with the sunrise! We mostly ate in, and the kitchen was nicely stocked with cookware. We found some beach chairs and an inflatable raft in the shed, along with a SUP (did not test this out but it was there). I highly recommend a golf cart! It's a nice 10-15 walk to the beach and same distance to the brewery, but it was really fun to drive around the town. Host was kind and responsive. Check-in and check out were a breeze. We really enjoyed this and hope to be back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marion May S.

Needs updating

The house needs updating. The kitchen floors need to be changed. The bathroom sink needs to be fixed, the stove needs to be cleaned. The beds were nicely done when we arrived but the mattresses need to be changed. Over-all, we enjoyed our stay, it was a nice neighborhood. Beach, church and shops were nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a laid back stay

We had a wonderful vacation at this house! With 3 kids under 5 and a dog, not all homes can accommodate, but this house sure DID! The living space and dining areas were open and comfortable, and the bedrooms were cozy. The location is great-we walked to the park multiple times for the kids and the dog to enjoy! The only negative we had was the mountain of trash that was overflowing the trashcan when we arrived was very smelly and brought a lot of flies. Unfortunately trash pickup didn’t happen until we had already been there for a couple days. Overall we loved it. Lots of good memories were made during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Business trip - fishing

Property was dated! Showers are functional but definitely not luxurious! But, the house has a lot of charm. Landscaping could DEFINITELY BE ADDRESSED! And the keyless entry was so temperamental a few times I thought we weren’t going to get in. A little TLC would have gone a long way. Also, no instructions in house for check out procedures or if there was I could not find it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

We enjoyed the convenient location of this property. It is close to the beach and to all of the shops. The front porch swing was nice and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape May

Everything inside the house was great and Michael was always very responsive. I only wish the yard had been mowed, to enjoy the backyard. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Location was great - we were able to walk to nearly everything in Cape Charles. The house was comfortable and suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashli L.

Weekend getaway

We love coming to the Cape and had a great time, with the location being top-notch. House could use a deep clean but otherwise was as described and had everything you needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the lication- close to shops, beach and restaurants

Historic property in family friendly neighborhood. Love the proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024