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"Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach

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Terrace/patio
TV, Netflix, streaming services
TV, Netflix, streaming services
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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 Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach

Optional golf cart available.

This one of a kind picturesque historic home is situated perfectly near the beach on the west end of Historic Cape Charles for your family vacation. The house is one block from the family friendly beach and ½ block to the business district with all the shopping and restaurants you could want. Park your car with the unlimited street parking available and you’ll never need to drive again during your stay at this massive retreat originally built in 1913.

Designer decorated with nautical and timeless pieces in a bright and cheerful beach theme. The highlight of the house is its massive wraparound porch where you will spend your mornings sipping coffee and after a full day at the beach your evening happy hours watching the town stroll by. If porches and fresh air aren’t your thing then the newly added rear sun/screen room with views out to the harbor and bay will be your relaxing and socializing hotspot. The warm inviting parlor is perfect for reading, relaxing or visiting. Large farm-style dining room just off the kitchen is suitable for even the largest of family meals and gatherings. Family room has 55" Smart TV with NetFlix and AppleTV. Three large bedrooms and one kids “cabin”. The home is centrally heated and cooled and the bedrooms have remote control celling fans. Two full renovated baths on the second floor and one ½ bath on the main level. Corner lot has large yard for outdoor activities and sundeck and stone patio leading to the garage where you can store your beach gear in the evenings. Optional Golf cart can be included with your stay to scoot around to anywhere you’d ever need to go in town.

Property manager

Cape Charles Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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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

Pets not 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

340326
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach located?

Situated in Cape Charles, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cape Charles Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bay Creek Golf Club. Eyre Hall and Kiptopeke State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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"Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Charles weekend
Great location Cool house Will return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our home away from home
We look forward to returning to bay Charles year after year. This gracious home has everything needed for a relaxing beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
We had a wonderful time at Bay Charles. The house is lovely, and the neighborhood is so quaint. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Charles
Beautifully appointed house in great location. Close to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Lovely front porch with plentiful seating plus all season room in the back. Easy parking. We enjoyed this house rain and shine! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

henry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vacation
Our family had a wonderful week. The house is nicely renovated and really cute. We were able to squeeze a Pack n Play for our grand baby into the fourth bedroom. We booked again for next year! The golf cart was a fun add on. Location was outstanding: one block away from the beach and Brown Dog ice cream!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as I imagined!
We had a great time at the Bay Charles! House was lovely, spacious and very comfortable. Our family gathered every morning in the sunroom or on the back patio for coffee. Front porch was a great alternative spot to relax and/or enjoy a swing on the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
I have stayed in a number of rentals in Cape Charles and this was one of the nicest places! It was very clean and spacious. Of note, the room with the two twin beds would be fine for two small children, it is not quite big enough for two teenagers. The location is fantastic and they were very responsive to the questions we had during the week. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Home
We had an amazing time staying in this home. We had two families totally 9 people and it was such a wonderful place to stay. The decoration and furniture were so welcoming and relaxing. We spent the mornings in the sun room off the back enjoying coffee and pastries from the local bakery. We spent the evenings on the front porch enjoying the day, sipping wine and cocktails. The front porch is HUGE, we had an infant who loved being able to crawl, explore and wander around while the adults sat and hung out together. The house is a stones throw from the beach which made it so easy to walk over or to take the golf over for a quick dip. The house is also just a block away from downtown. It was so much fun to be able to walk out your door and almost immediately be in the little town, going to shops and restaurants. If there is any negative, it would be that he kitchen is a little on the small side so making a large meal is a little challenging. But the kitchen is well equipped for the size with all sorts of pots, pans, appliances, and most everything you could need. We would absolutely stay in this home again. It was such a calm, relaxing home to stay in and Cape Charles as a whole is an incredible place for small children given the beach is like a big bathtub and pretty shallow for 100+ yards out. It was just a phenomenal place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Time Cape Charles
First time in Cape Charles and we loved it. We couldn't have asked for better weather. The location was great and the house was adorable. Loved the front porch swing...it will be dearly missed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, lovely location
This house is in a perfect location, tastefully decorated, and has all the amenities for a great vacation. The wrap around porch and screened in sunroom were perfect places to hang out. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter at ESVA
Beautiful and unique home. Our 2 children had a blast playing hide & seek in all the rooms and the location could not have been more ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well-maintained house
We enjoyed a late April trip and appreciated the great location! Having the golf cart included with the rental was hugely helpful! We were able to walk or ride to the beach and pier within just minutes, and we took daily rides in the golf cart for coffee/pastries, lunch, ice cream, dinner, etc. The house was well-maintained and decorated with a beachy, updated feel. Bedrooms were large (although we would have loved at least one king bed!), and the kids "cabin" worked well for small children. The large, flat side yard was also a huge plus, as our kids could play soccer there easily!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Experience
This was our first trip to Cape Charles and it was such an enjoyable vacation. This home was beautiful inside with furniture and decor that was out of a magazine. The location to town and the beach was perfect, just one block.. We will be back many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky J., Ringoes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house LOCATION LOCATION!
House was perfect and beautifully appointed and decorated. Had everything we needed. I miss read the listing and thought it was 4 full bedrooms + the kids room. Maybe my mistake. Cape Charles is an wonderful town and this group of moms had an amazing 5 day getaway. Don’t miss out on the state park.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Charlottesville, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house!
I highly recommend this property if you are a group of 8 or less. Four large bedrooms sleep two each; 3 of the rooms have queens and one room has 2 twins. Obviously that means 6 people are sharing beds, so it works best for couples and 2 kids on the twins. We were 3 women all related to each other, and 4 kids from one family, so we doubled up as mother and child, grandmother and child, one adult in one of the queen rooms, and 2 kids on the twins. The kitchen is very well equipped, modern and clean appliances, older but charming cabinets and counters. One full bath modernized, and one full bath with lots of room for your toiletry items and a freestanding tub with old fashioned shower attached with shower curtain. Half bath downstairs. Lots of lamps and comfy furniture, including bed mattresses and linens. House is large and spacious and really lovely. Best part…..one block to the beach and one block to Mason Ave, the Main Street and downtown area. The location cannot be beat. Corner lot and neighbors only on one side. Property manager Kathy was very responsive, and helpful. I hope to rent this house again, and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming!
The property is perfectly situated by town and the beach. The house was exceptionally clean and very well stocked. It's a beautiful home, we loved sitting on the front porch! Can't say enough great things about the house. Will definitely be back for another visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Fantastic home in a great location with all the amenities! We had 6 adults and it was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Fall Weekend
Don’t shy away from the beach in October. The weather was perfect to go along with a wonderful house. Bay Charles was attractive, well appointed and in close proximity to the beach. We definitely would schedule another visit to this charming house and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway Weekend
We were first timers to Cape Charles, and we thought the house was going to be great, but it was incredible. We’re not avid old house fans due to creaks and the sometimes creepy nature of them. However, the house was more modern than expected inside and decorated with modern trends. Loved it. If there was a higher rating for location, we would have have it 10 stars. One block from both the beach AND the shops. Very walkable to most things unless going up near the Kings Creek area in which case just pull the golf cart out of the garage - included in the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family getaway
This was the perfect house for a week at the bay with our kids! The house is a great layout for families, fully stocked with beach toys, kitchen, and laundry. The location can't be beat - a block from the beach and a block from restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
Beautiful property, fantastic location. If only we could have brought our dog:(
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We would rent this place again, but perhaps directly with rental company next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise H., Harrisonburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical week!
We loved the house and the location! Very comfortable home at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Archie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making "Bat Charles" memories
"Bay Charles" is the perfect home for a relaxing and fun vacation. The home is well appointed and the owners have made every effort to make their guest comfortable. We loved the location, convenient to downtown and beach. We would defiantly stay at this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, perfect location
You couldn’t ask for a better location. A block back from the beach and a stone’s throw to the main drag with shops and restaurants. The house was beautiful and the kitchen was well-stocked. We will definitely be booking this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021