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Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town

Family-friendly vacation home in Exmore

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Fireplace, books
In the heart of Willis Wharf, experience a tranquil retreat. Bring your boat and park at Duers Landing or visit nearby public ramps. Enjoy fresh seafood from local clam & oyster operations and dine at one of many great restaurants within minutes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town

Come relax in the charming fishing town of Willis Wharf, where beautiful views and the kindest people on the eastern shore of Virginia live.

Centrally located to everything the ESVA has to offer- it mere minutes from several beaches, Kiptopeke State Park, Savage Neck Dunes & Nature Preserve, Barrier Island Center in Machipongo, Chincoteague Island and the famous car-less Tangier Island, which you'll need to take a short boat ride to visit.

Don't forget about the freshest seafood you'll eat! Willis Wharf is home to several clam & oyster operations. There's no shortage of great places to eat- Liv's and Exmore Diner are a mile up the main road in Exmore, The Great Machipongo Clam Shack & Island House in Wachapreague are about 20 minutes away- up the road and down the road.

Back down toward the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is the booming town of Cape Charles- which boasts beautiful beaches, boutiques, restaurants, bars, Arnold Palmer Golf course, and some of the most grand old homes on the shore.
Bring your boat to Duers Landing- we have a carport and plenty of parking for boat, trailer and trucks! There's a public boat ramp in Willis Wharf, one minute away, and many other public boat ramps on the sea and Chesapeake Bay sides- take your pick! Harborton, Melfa, Onancock are all close and give you opportunities to explore different areas of the Chesapeake Bay by boat.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 only
1 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Exmore is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmore Town Park and Chesapeake Bay, while Barrier Island Museum and Barrier Islands Center are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider North Street Market and SouthEast Expeditions.
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Exmore, VA

What's nearby

  • Exmore Town Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Northampton Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Barrier Islands Center - 21 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 37 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 44 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Exmore Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Great Machipongo Clam Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town located?

This family-friendly Exmore vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Exmore Town Park and Northampton Shopping Center. The Blue Crow Antique Mall and Chesapeake Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Secluded Seaside Village Retreat in Fishing Town Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We were very comfortable during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Thanksgiving on Eastern Shore

Overall a nice house and great location. We were pushing it by being in the area in late November (better house for warmer seasons) but it worked. Good spaces, great rooms. Easy check-in and rapid communications with host. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea m.

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

Cozy home in quiet neighborhood

Great house with a lot of space for relaxing. Nice quiet neighborhood with kind neighbors and close to many Eastern Shore attractions. Absolutely loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alaina L.

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

Great Fishing Getaway

This is such a sweet home in a great neighborhood. We came up for a short fishing trip in the bay and were so happy with the location and the house. The property is close to restaurants, grocery stores, and boat launches. It is an older home, so it does have a few quirks but overall has everything needed for a comfortable stay. I can’t say enough good things about the owner. He is so kind and responsive which made our trip that much more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandy L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs a lot of love

old house needing some tender loving care inside and out. No microwave as advertised,old food and condiments in fridge. Needs dish pan,ice cube trays,useable pots and pans.Window air condition was dirty. Shower was like standing in coffin.Entire downstairs could use good cleaning
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Pet Friendly Eastern Shore Home

It was a lovely time; nostalgic decor and family house feel. All the items you might need are provided. We will stay here in the future. The owner is very accommodating and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

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

Secluded Seaside Village Retreat.

This is a great old home filled with character. Perfect for our time away exploring the ESVA area. The home is much larger than expected but very comfortable. We would not hesitate to come back if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Excellent getaway for relaxation & seafood

My dachshund Luke and I stayed 4 nights at this lovely older home near the water in the quaint village of Willis Wharf. The home is comfortable, the neighborhood is friendly and safe. The owner is not on site or nearby, but was very responsive to VRBO messaging. I tried my hand at crabbing-without much success, but was able to eat fresh seafood dinners and find local seafood to bring back home. I took a trip to Tangier Island while there, and visited Chatham Vinyard for a wine tasting. I recommend Liv’s Cafe and Deli (very close) for the delicious crab bisque, and the Machipongo Clam Shack (just down the road) for all things seafood. The house is old fashioned, but perfectly comfortable and very well equipped for cooking, relaxing, sleeping and enjoying time away from the hustle and bustle. There was a minor plumbing problem during my stay, and Mears worked very promptly to have a plumber come to fix the problem. I would happily return to this home for another relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Perfect Home Base for Exploring ESVA

The house was perfect for our family of 5 (myself, my husband, 5 & 6 yr old boys, and a 1 yr old daughter)! It is actually much bigger than the photos portray! We were easily able to get groceries delivered and make our meals at the house, which was important to us. There is so much to do and explore - we did Cape Charles, Chincoteague, Saxis, and Savage Neck Dunes! Mears was very responsive via text and provided helpful suggestions on finding “hidden gem” beaches, etc! He was very friendly and happy to answer any questions that we had. We only had one small issue, which was that there was no tub. The listing stated a shower/tub combo, but it was just a stall shower. This was an adjustment for our boys and we had to bathe our baby in the kitchen sink - not a big deal for us, but just a note for anyone who needs a tub! We would love to come back next year! Thanks, Mears!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Union, USA

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

Great place to stay.

There were 5 adults in this home; myself (75), my brother (80), 2 nieces and my nephew who just got out of the army after 15 years . One of my nieces is a nurse. I say all this because I had a stroke a couple of months ago and my family was going to take care of me. I didn't need their help, but the thought was very nice. My brother and I were born in Nassawadox. but the rest of my family has only been there onc . They had a great time. Machipongo Crab Shack was where we ate almost every night. I gained 10 pounds in 10 days.You have to try the Smith Island cake. There are many flavors, but they only have one cake flavor at a time. Now it's time to talk about the house. It was much bigger than I expected. We stayed in the den most of the time. That's where the TV is located. We felt comfortable in there and there was enough room for all of us. The living room is larger. The couch is very comfortable. I spent a lot of time on it.I Stairs are hard for me right now. Everyone said that the beds were very comfortable. I slept in the twin bed in the office. I had no problem sleeping in the office. We went to Chincoteague and Assatigue. The ponies were close enough to see very well. We stopped at Pony Tails and loaded up on all flavors of Taffy. Ocean City alo hasmm Thrasher's fries. If you go there you gotta try them. Back to the house. The kitchen has anything you could possibly need. Only one bathroom and 5 adults was no problem. Wanted to write more, but not enough space.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

chastity s.

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

Secluded

House was spacious with lots of supplies if you forgot anything. It makes the beach drivable but it's not minutes from the beach as the advert said. It was 30 minutes to the bay beach. We were very comfortable there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam f.

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

Family meet up & getaway!

I live in Cincinnati and my son and his wife and 4 kiddos live in Brooklyn. I was looking for a place to meet up before they traveled to Manila for the summer and stumbled upon this listing in Willis Wharf. They agreed to meet me. So I booked it! I had never been to this part of Virginia and as I was driving into Willis Wharf I saw street names like Pecan and Seaside and knew I had made a good decision. Communication with Mears was clear and timely. The entry instructions were easy. We explored the space which was very clean and as described. The house is larger than I imagined! My grandson discovered that there is a back staircase off the kitchen. Although the kitchen is well equipped for cooking, we decided to go out to eat and enjoyed a meal and live music at The Clam Shack - family friendly with fresh seafood as well as kid friendly options. Afterwards we hit The Food Lion for essentials (ice cream!) and after we got the kiddos all tucked in, we sat at the kitchen table and talked. It was lovely. The next day was spent heading north about an hour to the barrier islands of Chincoteague and Assateague. This is the home of the wild ponies!!! If you're about my age you'll recall reading, Misty of Chincoteague. My 8 year old self felt ecstatic and my grandmother's heart was beaming to be able to share the experience of seeing these ponies via boat with my 4 grandchildren. I highly recommend staying at Mears place in Willis Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gina C., Troy ny

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice but in need

Was a very nice place but definitely need a television people like to know local weather and maybe events when traveling other than that maybe a picnic table and fire pit would be great but had everything else needed to spend a week just needs rhat extra touch
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023