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Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 1,243
AED 3,221 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun

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

Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties

Summary:
1886 Beach Cottage Close To Downtown Shops. "Pelican Place" - 3BR, 2 Bath, Sleeps 6-8 with 2 bunk beds.

Please SEE: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, Please SEE: Where You'll Be (Located under the map!)
*This is a no pet/animal home.

The Space:
Pelican Place, Home Features:
• 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath - Available for up to 8 Guests!
• Huge Well-Stocked Kitchen
• Central Air & Heat
• Entertainment Center, Games & Movies
• Free WiFi & Smart TVs

Fully Restored 1886 Beach Cottage Close To Downtown Shops. Pelican Place, once featured on THIS OLD HOUSE, has all the comfort of today with the charm of yesteryear. Once a railroad office, the cottage was moved to the present site; the interior was gutted, deconstructed with structures salvaged and renovated, and then rebuilt with modern plumbing and wiring, central air and heat, and other modern comforts yet still retaining its period character.

The cottage is fully equipped for a care-free vacation: a huge, well stocked kitchen, comfortable living room with a 50 inch TV and entertainment center, games, movies, and Netflix. Sleep well in the comfortable beds. For your beach needs, there are an outside shower, beach chairs and toys, and even off street parking large enough for a boat.

Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

The Neighborhood:
Noted on the National Register of Historic Places, Northampton County's Cape Charles offers one of the largest concentrations of turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast. The historic district and small-town atmosphere create a serene and inviting community. Enjoy the history and experience galleries, boutiques, bookshops, and beautiful beach! Cape Charles Town Beach is the only free public beach on the Easter Shore of Virginia.

Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Take a Boat Tour, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Explore the Beach, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Birding & More!
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: The Shanty, Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery, Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Pane e Vino, Ambrogia Caffe & Enoteca, Cravings, Beach Market
- Shops: The Boardwalk, Table and Tonic Cape Charles, Cape Charles Candy Company, Love Letters, Gull Hummock Gourmet Market, Chessie's Toys and Games & more!

Annual Festivals & Events:
• Crabby Blues Festival
• Annual Crab Slam
• LOVEFest
• Sounds of the Shore
• Festive Fridays, Cape Charles Winter Wonderland (Nov-Dec)
• Free Concert in the Park (Summer Season)
• Grand Illumination (Dec)

We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!

Northampton County Short-Term Rental Registration No. #

Getting Around:
Cape Charles is located near the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore right on the Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles is a small town (the historic area is roughly a six block by six block square) that sits on the peninsula’s western coast… meaning you can sit on the beach in Cape Charles and watch the sunset right over the water. On the Chesapeake Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean, the water is calm and shallow. The picturesque town of Cape Charles is filled with Americana, all about family and beautiful surroundings, voted one of the Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living. Let the beach be your playground! Check out the walkable retail district, schedule a tee time at one of Bay Creek's award-winning golf courses, or take a water adventure for fishing and cruising.

Traveling to/around Cape Charles, Virginia:
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Champion Cab, Rudy's Taxicab Services]
• STAR Transit, local fixed route and bus service
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Poseidon Watersports, Trek Bicycle Virginia Beach, Rent Beach Buggies]

Airports:
• Norfolk International Airport (about 45 min by vehicle)
• Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
• Accomack County Airport (MFV)
• Norfolk Ns (Chambers Fld) Airport (NGU)
• Langley Air Force Base (LFI)

Popular Landmarks:
• Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center
• Kiptopeke State Park
• Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
• Cape Charles Lighthouse
• Cape Charles Town Beach
• Cape Charles Brewing Company

Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at an Chesapeake Properties Vacation Rentals by Portoro (Portoro Homes) are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chesapeake Properties by Portoro directly.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: In the State of Virginia and in Northampton County, all hotel and vacation rental hosts are required to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction.
- Some homes offer pools/hot tubs, or access to communal pools. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk.
- This is a No Pets property. A daily rate fee of $150.00 will apply for violations and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.

Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.

Property manager

Chesapeake Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park 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: 1,400 square feet

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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

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

Property is also known as

Fully Restored Newly Furnished 1886 Beach Cottage Downtown Shops
Fully Restored Newly Furnished 1886 Beach Cottage Downtown Shops
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, Virginia

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 17 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties located?

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

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Pelican Place | Chesapeake Properties Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fully stocked, nicely decorated, close to everything, easy check-in. Would stay again!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As a family of nine we enjoyed our time at Pelican Place. The house was clean, well stocks, and had ample space. I especially enjoyed the backyard with outdoor shower, fountain, grill, and fire pit. We look forward to returning.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property is in a great location. Close to everything Cape Charles has to offer. House was clean and inviting. Well stocked - has everything you need. Property management was very accommodating. We enjoyed the kayaking trip. Friends and I are considering making it a yearly trip. Highly recommend this location to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful house, but not for older people. Too hard to get upstairs. The hand rail was very flimsy at the top and felt loose. Otherwise the house had everything you could ever need . I would recommend the house to anyone that can do stairs easily. Location was awesome.walking distance to shops restaurants and beach. I could walk for miles. Navigating stairs was a problem for me

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house had everything we needed! It was in a great location right on the main street! It was a bonus that it had a driveway to park our car so it wasn’t on the street. Chesapeake properties, very professional and easy to communicate with! We even locked herself out of the property one day and they responded very quickly to help us get back in, the welcome bag they supplied was Very helpful! It had paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags, dish soap to get you started for your week. The bathrooms all were supplied with hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash! My favorite feature in the kitchen was the icemaker machine on the counter! You could add bottled water and make your own ice!! We will definitely return again!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This adorable little house has charmed us for years. It's the perfect balance of charm and function makes this a place we return to year after year. The kitchen is always fully equipped. I am not sure how the owner's do it, but this house looks perfectly clean year after year. If you enjoy shopping and eating on Mason, I highly recommend this house because it is a short walk to everything. We vacation with two families with four kids total - perfect fit!
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for 5 nights with 4 kids. We spent some of every day on the beach and also enjoyed walking around Cape Charles and spent time at Kiptopkeke park and Wallops Island. We did have an issue with the door handles in the upstairs bedroom having loose set screws and the potential of not being opened from the inside of the room. This was insignificant for our trip but might be something to fix for future stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a nice house had a casualty on the kitchen step should be marked better or put in a wedge so that you don't catch your foot . upstairs bath room the door knob came off trapping my husband in . Grille had no cord that fit the larger one of the 2 cord there did not fit . Out side of those minor thing the house was perfect for our group clen and the bed were comfy !!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at the Pelican Place. The kitchen is always stocked with necessary items. The Keurig machine is great, but the TWO bakeries within walking distance are the real winners. If you want to be close to the main drag, then Pelican Place is your house. We have stayed several times. The house is always clean. Parking on the property is a rare amenity in CC. We usually load up the car to drive to the beach, so the driveway is our savior! The outside shower helps get all the kids clean prior to house entry :)
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place in a great location! Fix the Keurig please.

6/10

Great house and decent location. Interior is great for hosting, exterior needs a little TLC but that was minimal. Great week in Cape Charles again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

This house was great for our group of 6 (4 adults and 2 children). There is room inside and outside to sit around a table and/or hangout. The kitchen is well stocked with items needed to make meals for a group. It is an easy walk to eateries including Coastal Baking and Deadrise Pies basically next door. We did drive one car to the beach each day for the small children and supplies but never had an issue parking. Older kids and/or adults could make the walk easily. The kids enjoyed the bunk bed room. One note for groups traveling together: there is a full bathroom upstairs and one downstairs off the kitchen. The upstairs shower is in clawfoot tub. We had to do some juggling to all manage showers but it was doable. I sent a message prior to arrival to the property management with a question about what beach items were in the house. I got a partial answer and then didn't hear back again. I called the morning after we arrived to ask a question about water jugs in the house, had to leave a voicemail, and never got called back. When we arrived, there were some dirty bath mats still piled in the hallway, a couple of pretzels under the coffee table, and a pretty full trash bin already outside. Trash day is Tuesday, and we checked in on Wednesday. We suspect the trash didn't get out on Tuesday. When we checked out on Sunday, our bags didn't fit in the bin. However, the rest of the house, including kitchen, was clean. There were plenty of linens provided for use during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed at Pelican Place for our first visit to Cape Charles. The recent renovation did a nice job of bringing modern conveniences and amenities to the oldest extant home in town while preserving the original character. Perfect for out family of four. Location is conveniently located on edge of downtown just a short walk or golf cart ride from restaurants, shops, and the beach. 1/2 block from CC Ryder cart rentals so pick up and return was a breeze. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful beach house in Cape Charles. Very clean, comfortably slept 7 people. Well appointed kitchen and has a lovely back yard with grill. Would definitely recommend this house!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have a great time at the home and in Cape Charles. The home was well furnished and very well maintened. We wish it was closer to the water but we wouldn't rule out renting the home again. We rent the home last minute and the staff at Chesapeake Properties was very helpful and professional.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We fell in love with the pictures of this charming home and were not disappointed. We did not want to leave! The house is beautifully decorated, with wainscoting, soothing colors, is roomy and cozy. We were amazed at the large, bright fully stocked kitchen. If we didn't have an item, we found it. Prepare a crockpot meal in the morning and spend the day at the un-crowded, expansive beach. Enjoy a cocktail or a morning cup of coffee on the upstairs porch or in the landscaped backyard garden which is lovely and peaceful. Explore the town, a short walk down the block. Enjoy ice cream at Brown Dog and good food at Kelly's Pub. We had the best grits ever at the Coffee House. Take an evening stroll to the pier. Don't forget fresh daily caught seafood at Cap'n Pete's. We found the property to be well maintained and the house clean, the management was readily available. We look forward to returning next summer!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year staying in this gorgeous house and it was a wonderful week. The house is clean and comfortable and beautifully updated. Has everything, including an outside shower that you could possibly need for a great beach week.Loved the new patio and firepit in the backyard as well. Well done!Highly recommend Cape Charles for a quiet, easygoing vacation and Pelican Place for a wonderful place to stay!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first trip in the area, we loved the place, the town and surroundings.The house and kitchen are very functional. The place is very confortable. Thanks a lot!! We'll see you next year!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderful place to stay! Close to everything, we biked wherever we needed to go. The house is clean and comfy with tons of room. We're already planning our next vacation in the same place.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental was in a great location! It had tons of movies, games, bikes, paddleboards, and the kitchen was filled with everything needed to cook dinners. The property manager was very attentive and kind! Overall a great stay and we could definitely see ourselves coming back.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our favorite family vaca spot!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had two small families staying at Pelican Place and loved the proximity to the beach and shopping district. The home as in great shape and had a very friendly layout. We look forward to coming back again and staying at pelican place.

10/10

We came to get away last year for Thanksgiving, and liked it so much we came back this year for Thanksgiving. The house is well appointed and has everything you could need to make a Thanksgiving dinner away from home for a family of 4. Downtown Cape Charles was busy this year, with lots of activity in the local shops and restaurants. It's always great coming back to a warm house and comfy beds after walking around town and local trails. We'll likely return again next Thanksgiving, as this is quickly becoming a great family tradition!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021