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Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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 Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

Welcome to Key Lime Cottage, a fully renovated 1926 gem located just blocks from Cape Charles beach, Central Park, and downtown. Your stay includes a complimentary golf cart for breezy exploration! We've lovingly restored this classic four-square home to combine historic charm with modern comfort. Sun-drenched rooms await, featuring a convenient powder room on the main floor and two full bathrooms upstairs—one with a soaking tub.

Gather around a large dining table that seats 12 for family feasts, with an additional kids' table. Relax on sofas in a living room adorned with an eclectic book collection. Step outside to find ample seating on a spacious front porch equipped with ceiling fans for those warm days. The back deck offers a grill and dining setup, along with an outdoor shower for post-beach rinses.

Sleep soundly in one of four inviting bedrooms. Choose from three rooms with queen beds outfitted with premium mattresses, or opt for a 'kids’ room' featuring a bunk bed and twin trundle, sleeping up to five little ones or two adults. And for outdoor adventure? Two kayaks and three bikes are yours to enjoy.

Property manager

Adam & Melissa Charney

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities

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Policies

Check-in

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Cape Charles, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Bay Creek Golf Club is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beach getaway
This was our third trip to Cape Charles and hands down the best property we have booked there. We chose this over other rentals because of: fenced yard, golf cart, proximity to the beach. Cape Charles is a very walkable town, but if you are lugging beach equipment, kids and/or pets, having a golf cart makes life so much easier. This house is also well stocked: bath/shower supplies, towels (oh the towels!), soap, detergent, pots/pans, etc. Just bring clothes and food - they have everything else. The front porch was great for relaxing in between beach time. Outdoor shower (with warm water) was perfect for washing off our sandy feet. Really no negatives to speak of, except that we couldn't stay longer! Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newest Members of Key Lime Cottage Fanclub
Loved everything about our week-long stay at Key Lime Cottage. Lovely, comfortable and clean home accommodated our family of 7. Wonderful large dining table was perfect for gathering around and for art projects. Streamed movies in the comfy living room. All the beds were very comfortable, and our teens loved the bunk bed room! Enjoyed the front porch and little enclosed back room that opened to the back deck…nice little space for reading, resting, playing guitar. We toured town with the golf cart, kayaked, wandered the beach, relaxed, stayed in and cooked more than going out because we just enjoyed being there! We also enjoyed horseback riding along Cherrystone Creek, farmland and woods with Esperanza Riding Co, visiting the Kiptopeke Wildlife Refuge, and seeing wild ponies at Assateague Island. Many thanks to Adam who was so helpful and communicative. We hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent week at Key Lime Cottage
The house is in a terrific location. The included cart is handy and the kayaks are a nice addition, although we did not use them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Awesome location and comfortable house with everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Charles property
Great property, wonderful location close to the beach, shops, restaurants. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg H., Strasburg, pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun!
We had a fabulous visit with family in Cape Charles @ Keylime Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best
Great communication from owner, very clean home, one of the best experiences with renting home in Cape Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing
Our family loved everything about our Cape Charles stay. The house was clean, beautiful, conveniently located, and equipped with everything we needed for a wonderful time. The host greeted us when we were checking in, and communication was clear and consistent throughout the whole process. Our only regret was that we needed to leave. We wish we could have stayed longer and definitely want to come back to Cape Charles and Key Lime Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed by all
The property was just as advertised and met our needs and expectations perfectly. The electric golf cart was a fun bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Well appointed house, sweet details, clean and clutter free. Enjoyed our stay with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
This house has a very wonderful floor plan for a group of nine. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the front porch. The golf cart was a major plus as well as the ability to check-in early. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean D., Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ Cape Charles Rental
We are a group of retired Marketing teachers who taught hospitality and customer service concepts in our curriculum. Key Lime Cottage rated an A+ in all areas! The house is simply gorgeous and the accommodations outstanding. For a beach vacation you don’t have to bring anything but clothes, suntan lotion, and food. Everything is supplied for you, down to the beach towels. Adam is a delightful host and attentive to every detail. Our group has decided Key Lime Cottage will be our Cape Charles choice from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty S., Outer Banks, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, comfortable, great location
Beautiful, historic home in an extremely quiet location that is also close to the beach in one direction and restaurants and shops in another. There were just two of us, so we only used one bedroom, the kitchen, the porch, backyard deck and living area, but plenty of room for larger groups without being crowded. Furnishings were comfortable, appliances were new (loved the refrigerator), porch was great for coffee in the morning or playing cards in the afternoon. We only used it twice, but the golf cart seemed new and worked well, other than that we walked to everything. Nice selection of games and books. The shed had plenty of beach supplies and we used a couple of the beach chairs but didn't get a chance to play cornhole. As far as local places, our favorites were Kelly's and Table and Tonic (one is an Irish pub and the other a shop with a great selection of cocktail bitters and a great crab bloody mary mix). The Shanty, AJ's, Deadrise Pizza, and Cape Charles Brewery were also awesome. We loved the home and the town and hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cape Charles Experience
We loved the Key Lime Cottage. It had everything we needed, kayaks, golf cart, bikes! Excellent location- close to beach, central park (pickle ball court, soccer fields, and playground) and "downtown" CC which has restaurants, shops, distillery, etc. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
Great house in a great location. We enjoyed our short stay in Cape Charles. The house is walking distance to the beach and the shops. Spacious inside and nicely decorated. We will definitely rent again. The only thing I would want others to know is that there are not any extras that you sometimes find in other rentals like cooking oil or pam spray in the kitchen, sugar, spices etc. If you bring something to cook you need to bring everything you’ll need for it. There is also no shampoo or conditioner or anything like that although every bathroom did have liquid hand soap. These are by no means deal breakers but just something to know. My husband and I both forgot shampoo but it was a quick trip to the nearby pharmacy to get a trial size. We will definitely rent here again but be super sure we have everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House
We had a short stay in Cape Charles and booked The Key Lime Cottage. It was spacious and great proximity to the park, bay and downtown. Adam was an amazing host and gave us numerous recommendations for places to eat during our stay. Check in and check out were seamless. Adam was very responsive to any questions and checked in with us to make sure everything was up to par. I would definitely recommend booking the Key Lime Cottage for your stay in Cape Charles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023