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In historic Cape Charles, Key Lime Cottage offers a charming retreat just blocks from the beach. Unwind in sun-drenched rooms with modern comforts or gather 'round the dining table for family feasts, then step outside to relax on the spacious front porch or back deck equipped with a grill and outdoor shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat

  • Welcome to Key Lime Cottage—your Cape Charles oasis just blocks from the beach, Central Park, and downtown! Fully renovated and loaded with amenities, our home is your gateway to coastal fun. Enjoy morning coffee on the sprawling front porch or BBQ on the back deck, with outdoor dining. Inside, you`ll find a well-equipped interior: powder room, two full baths, and a dining room that seats 12. Choose from four comfy bedrooms for a restful sleep. Bonus: a cart, 2 kayaks, and 3 bikes included!

    We are just 2 blocks from beautiful Cape Charles Beach. We are also just 2 blocks from the park where we will have concerts in the park all summer on Saturday Nights. The cottage is ready to welcome your family and friends. A cart is included with the property during your stay!

    You will get the code to enter the home the day of check-in before 4PM.

    If you need anything during your stay we are full-time residents in Cape Charles.

    Quiet neighborhood just 2 blocks from the beach. Great front porch to just sit and enjoy the day.

    You are just 2 blocks from the beach, 2 blocks from central park and 3 block to downtown for shopping, eating and drinking.

    We have a golf cart included with your stay (additional contract and insurance required)
    We do allow pets. The fee is for each pet so if you have more than one pet joining you on vacation additional pet fees will apply. The fee is $300 per pet per stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We do allow pets. The fee is for each pet so if you have more than one pet joining you on vacation additional pet fees will apply.

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 96587

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighborhood in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cape Charles travel guide
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sandy shore and dunes.
    Cape Charles Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A weathered, rusted pier with multiple rusted bollards and a partially intact structure.
    Kiptopeke State Park
    15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Central Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Beach. Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

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Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay at the Key Lime Cottage. Plenty of space, clean, easy check in, great communication, and loved the use of the golf cart!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

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

Great house

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

8/10 Good

Carol T.

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

Keylime cottage

Great place to stay. Very clean and perfect size for three to four couples
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Cold April weekend

We had a restful cozy long weekend and enjoyed every local restaurant in town. By Sunday afternoon the weather warmed up enough to enjoy the green golf cart and we had everything we needed for a happy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Key Lime cottage. The house was really nice with good indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen was stocked well for the small amount of cooking we did. Location is fantastic. As a bonus we watched a small family of House Finches who had nested in the front door wreath.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann N.

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

Keylime Gem

Beautiful home. Such a relaxing mini vacation. So close to everything. 2 blocks from the beach.Loved having a golf cart to get around. We will definitely be coming back. The owners are so accommodating.Thanks again Melissa and Adam.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber S.

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

Good trip

This was our second time staying here. We enjoy the proximity to the beach, the fenced backyard, and the golf cart. We were bummed the golf cart broke down during our stay and were unable to use it our final day. Host was quick with communication. House is stocked with paper products, soap, and cooking supplies. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Weekend Getaway

We visited Cape Charles for a long weekend, and we could not have been happier with our stay at Key Lime Cottage. The home is in a great location - could not be more convenient for walking to the beach and the shops/restaurants. It was beautifully decorated and VERY clean. We wouldn’t change a thing. The owners have done a wonderful job in making their home an inviting and stress-free place to stay for a visit to Cape Charles. We plan on returning in the fall, and we can’t wait!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara J.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

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

Perfection!

The house was well equipped and welcoming. We loved the neighborhood as it was very pretty and less than two blocks from the beach. The owner provided a go cart, bikes, kayaks, and much more. Our family loved it. When we got home our two year old cried saying “I want to go back to the green house.”
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olena S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Relaxing stay and great location!

Nice house only a couple blocks from the beach and main restaurant area! Family and I enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home in a great location and we would love to return! Clean, comfortable, bright and charming!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aura A.

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

Cape Charles property

Great property, wonderful location close to the beach, shops, restaurants. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

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

Excellent House

The property was amazing! Super close to the beach, an easy walk to shops and food. The house was wonderful and well stocked for several families to get together and relax. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Short Stay Away

The host was incredibly responsive and helpful! The house met all of our needs and was the perfect distance to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Excellent stay!

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