This holiday home places you in the centre of Cape Charles, within a short 5-minute stroll of Chesapeake Bay and Central Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Cape Charles holiday home include Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor.
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 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
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.
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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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
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 organised tours and activities
Unit size: 2,130 square feet
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 to 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 rubbish
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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 4 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, ?
Yep, 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, is a short 5-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find motor boats.
Does 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's books, it's no surprise that 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, ?
No, 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at 4 min walk to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace, ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.