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Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • 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: 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 20.1 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 Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

We had a fabulous visit with family in Cape Charles @ Keylime Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

What a perfect place for a short get away. The house was perfect with anything you needed. The golf cart was a major plus. We loved the porches! It was great to meet Adam who was very friendly. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

The home was better than pictured ! there were many places to socialize , and to get away to read a book. Excellent outdoor spaces as well ,including the huge front porch. The home is very close to the waterfront and shops ,so ,very convenient ! We really enjoyed having the use of the golf cart and bikes as well. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

The property was perfect upon arrival. The kitchen had an ample amount of everything you would need for a week long vacation. Well appointed house, with a fenced in back yard for our dog! This rental came with a cart rental. The cart needed service and the owner brought their personal cart so we would have a seemless vacation! Highly recommend this property and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

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

We are now hooked on Cape Charles and it all started with our stay at the Key Lime Cottage. From the time we walked in we felt welcomed and at home. It had more than we ever needed! Best stocked kitchen of anywhere I have ever stayed and the home decor was just perfect and decorated for fall. The beautiful front porch allowed us relaxation and time with family. We could look down the street and see the dunes of the bay...just perfect! Adam was a wonderful host and communicator. I highly recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

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

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

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