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4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,

Vacation home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Cape Charles Beach

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Welcome to this charming Cape Charles home, where history meets comfort. This dog-friendly haven is just two blocks from the beach and offers a private fenced-in backyard with plenty of room for pets to play. Enjoy the propane fireplace in the living room, and take advantage of fast WiFi, a desk with printer/copier/scanner, and new kitchen/baths.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8198 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,

Great home, located in downtown Cape Charles . Walk the 2 blocks to the Beach each morning, and evening to see the sun set over the horizon. This dog friendly home offers a great way to explore cape Charles and have fun each day at the beach. The fenced in back yard, offers privacy and a place for the dogs to play without worry.
The home offers a propane fireplace in the living room, and a main level bedroom with a King bed and private bathroom. Fireplace is on Oct 1st to May 1st only. Do not use when a/c is on.
Lots of parking out back -3 cars, so you aren't on the street. Entry thru backyard, with gate . You can park one or 2 cars out front , but code given out is to the back door, not front door.

You must plug in your golf cart out back also, cord/plug runs along the fence now, yet you still need a 20 foot cord, they do have them at the rental places. Please Do not drive on the front lawn at all, with golf carts or anything, this is very expensive to repair and is not fair to the next guest, to have yard crew digging it up to replace it.

Desk, with printer/ copier / scanner and fast wifi. The new furniture, renovations and new kitchen/baths with fresh paint are a welcoming site. New windows and doors, 2023, when it is not so hot or cold and you desire to open. New furniture, mattresses and more , 2022 and each year upgrading. 2024, new water lines, paint and office /sunroom area

Have fun in the firepit or the deck in the backyard . One area of sand and another of grass compliment the yard, with both sun and shade. Propane grill and picnic table as well. Fig trees, please eat, before the birds do. Rosemary, mint , basil , lavender and more are grown for your use. Some herbs may not be available, but lavender and mint are year round, and help control flies/mosquitos.

Privacy trees with lots of shade , for those pups and small ones.. Sun as well, but you have room to sit in the shade or the sun in the summer.

Home is located with the library behind it and Browns Ice Cream, ( this could be a great thing or a calamity, if your are trying to limit intake ) . You can walk to everything in the town from this home , even the Shanty Restaurant. Kelly's Pub is close as well. Cape Charles offers music in the park or in town, each week with a different concert, in the summer ! Have fun with the locals and your family. Tennis courts in downtown Cape Charles in the park. December is beautiful with festivals each weekend in town.

Festive Fridays in December, starting Thanksgiving weekend- each Friday is a different theme. Come celebrate and shop with Mason Ave shut down , parades, music, Santa and more . Just walk out the back yard here and you will be in the middle of the festival !

Dogs allowed any size, and let us know quantity please. Fee per dog. Please note, dogs allowed before 9am on the beach from May to Labor Day. During the shoulder season, and winter , they can go all day, currently. Please pick up after your dog ,so we can remain dog friendly .

Please note: no events allowed or parties. The home is licensed for 8 occupants as per local and county laws total, children 3 and under are not counted.

This home has actually been dated back to 1800 to 1830, due to an old window, in the sunroom now, and the side windows near the front door. If that breaks-we discovered we have to order the glass out of Belgium currently. The glass dates to the Jeffersonian glass from his factory in Richmond that burned down in the 1830's .. and how do I know this ? As an architect with the AIA, I have had the historical chapters analyze the glass, trusses and more of the home . I work on the home slowly with experts. It is critical to preserve this home, it is one of the originals in town. The foundation was worked on 2023, so the floors are level now, the staircase yes is steep, however, no one can correct this without tearing down the home. As an architect and preservationist, this is one of those wonderful qualities of a home from 1800 to 1830. This home was built before the town was established.
It is a great home, and I know the owner that grew up in this home , one of the original Cape Charles people left today. ( yes they grew up in the home in the 1940's on ). Their value added is wonderful, so we could take the home back correctly and understand the nuances.

Please note, there are flies, fruit flies, mosquitos, and perhaps some other insects flying in the yards and they do get in the homes, due to weather, surrounding area, and beach. The fig trees attract alot of these. We do have Terminix to assist with this control of these flies, outside and inside. They also offer a natural product. There are no refunds for flies/ fruit flies or any flying insect, we cannot control nature . These come every year- just use the replacement filters for the plug ins that are in the home, to assist with any entries.
Best to cook all crab outside as well, since this also leaves an odor and attracts lots of flies.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,130 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place all used towels in the showers on each level. Leave sheets on beds , cleaners will strip beds. Make sure all furniture is placed back where you found it
Make sure you have everything, shipping involves couriers, packing with drive to VA Beach. Cost start at $150. If postal, we have to hire someone. Payment expected before shipping, we cannot hold.
Turn a/c to 74 both thermostats. Turn heat to 65 both thermostats. Make sure bedroom doors upstairs are shut . Lock and close any windows and all doors. Thank you !
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

no parties , or events. Home is for 8 total occupants, including children over the age of 2 as per law. Each dog has a fee call to let letus know qty
NO EV charging at all, even 120 volt, due to overheating of circuits. This can cause a fire and circuit overload, you will be charged,
Do not park on the lawn in front, as per Cape Charles rules ,they will fine, plug in golf cart out back, into yellow cord. NO EV charging here.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pick up after all dogs, responsible for damage

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Adults responsible for any children on site .

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip

We had a great time in Cape Charles. We loved the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharif E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

We stayed here for the week of July 4th and really enjoyed it. Lovely property and perfect location, very convenient to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Cape Charles

Beautiful, well-equipped house close to the shops, restaurants, and water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach week!

Great house with lots of room for extended family! Dog friendly do 2 dogs joined us on the trip! Quick walk to the beach and the main strip! The room with the 3 beds was literally perfect for my 3 kiddos. Super comfy beds too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L., Western Mass

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and yard to travel with dogs!

We have been looking for a rental near beach to travel with four dogs. Three of them had never seen the ocean so this was a bucket list for the family, and this house was perfect. The fenced yard, the proximity to the beach, the host and her communications were fantastic. The house is comfortably furnished, perfect for dogs and multiple guests, and had everything we needed to cook in every night.. We will be recommending this location to friends, and coming back ourselves. This was also our first time to Cape Charles, and we loved the town and people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

molly c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend in Cape Charles

Perfection. Charming house. Perfectly decorated, perfect location. Comfortable and quaint. Came with my husbands parents my two boys and my two dogs. We could not have loved this place more. Leslie was very responsive to questions. We had everything we needed at the house. We will be returning for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Lauren W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Major bug infestation soured our vacation!

We spent a lot of money to stay in this house for a week, and it was overrun with fruit flies and sewer flies. There were thousands of them. The homeowner offered to have Terminex come and spray, but we did not want pesticides sprayed in a home where we were currently staying along with our small dog. Overall, the house was fine, but the bugs were a real issue. Also, be aware that construction is going on next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison N., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location!

You will not find a better location in Cape Charles. 4 blocks to the beach, half a block to town. You are in the middle of it all. The backyard is an oasis with beautiful landscaping and a great place to hang out after a day on the beach. The only “cons” of this property are small bathrooms and only seating for 4 in the family room which is tight when this house sleeps 8. I live in a 120 year old house, so I get it, but it’s just something to be aware of. This was our 5th year to the Cape and our best location yet! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Weekend Getaway with Friends!

We loved our stay at this home in Cape Charles! It was our first time visiting and we will definitely be back. The home was plenty spacious for our group of 7 and was so convenient to the beach (two blocks away) and restaurants, shops, etc. Our lab mix loved it as well and appreciated the extra large doggie bed and daily mornings at the beach off leash. We brought our 8 month old with us as well and the master bedroom was plenty big enough to have him stay in room with us. The outdoor space was great too and conducive to outdoor grilling etc. We will definitely be back and only regret is that we didn't stay longer! Just a note if you are traveling with kids - the bathrooms only have showers, but it was still easy for us to bathe our infant since they all have hand held attachments. Also be sure to bring your own beach chairs etc. but they do have rentals at the end of the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Cape Charles

We had a great time in Cape Charles with this house. The location was great - one block from Mason (the street with the most shops/restaurants) and two blocks from the beach. We brought our dog, so it was great that this property was dog friendly. The house was very clean when we checked in, and met all of our needs. The kitchen had all of the cooking implements that we needed. I had only two qualms: first, there is a major renovation being done next door, so there were lots of workers coming and going. Thankfully noise wasn't an issue even with all of the work being done. And to be fair, you really can't rent a place in Cape Charles without being fairly close to some major renovation project. Second, for the week that we were there, the sheets on the bed were disposable sheets. For the price that we're paying per night my expectation would have been for real fabric sheets. The sheets as they were made it feel like you were staying in a hospital bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharif E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We've stayed at this house for the last two summers, and love the house, dog-friendly backyard and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Time in Cape Charles

The house and location could not have been more perfect! The fact that we could bring our fur babies was the icing on the cake! The homeowner was very easy to work with. The house was very clean and the backyard was beautiful. We spend many special hours porch-sitting and making cherished memories. Will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape Charles stole my heart

The house and garden, Leslie, the host, the town, the locals, the shops and shop owners, the food, the beach, the sunsets...just incredible! My family and pup can't wait to return. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Choose well...

So glad I chose this house for our getaway as it was our first visit to cape charles. . Beautiful home, well maintained. Very clean and bright. Landscaping added a warm feel as well.. Location is perfect, just 1 block over from the main street, plus the fenced in yard, offered peace of mind as we brought along our 7 month old pup.It met and exceeded my expectations. Definitely would stay again and recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cape Getaway

We loved our time at this amazing place! It fit all our needs! Location, space, atmosphere, etc.... The beds were comfortable, house was clean, and the location cold not have been better! WE LOVED IT! The host was AMAZING! Communication was TOP NOTCH! I Would happily book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away for the holiday

Super cute little house big enough for my family of five. We brought our furry friends and it was nice having a fenced in backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for two families!

Fantastic location! Backyard is ideal. Love that they allow dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding getaway

Amazing weekend to celebrate our son’s marriage! The location was perfect to walk to the stores, the beach, and the drive to the Mimosa Barn was a short distance!! We wished we could stay longer! Beautiful home and our dogs loved the stay too!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in September

Love Cape Charles and location of house. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall this a well equipped home close to the beach and right behind the shops and restaurants. The yard isn't friendly for a toddler.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and back yard

We had 4 adults and 2 kids for a fantastic week at Cape Charles. Location is great for walking to ice cream, beach and shops. Super back yard that’s fenced and a perfect place to relax with your dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, great location!

The house is so pretty and it was perfect for our group. We loved the back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cape House - Great Location

Very charming house. Quaint but perfect amount of space for two families of four. Great location; walkable. We enjoyed the backyard - lots of shade during the day, but bring bug spray. We ate in a few nights and ate out a few nights. Nice, big table for everyone to gather around. A few games, puzzles, outside activities were great amenities to have. The owner reached out with rainy day activities which was very helpful. Would come back and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Great house and yard, close to the beach and shops!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024