Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Place, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
14 min drive
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Place, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
15 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
63 min drive
Room options
About the area
Cape Charles
A family-friendly stay in Cape Charles awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Chesapeake Bay and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from John Custis' Tomb. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .In the area of this Bay Ridge holiday home, you'll find Cape Charles Beach.
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Cape Charles Beach - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
Oyster Farm Marina - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Small’s Smokehouse - 11 min drive
Hardee's - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Top China - 12 min drive
Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 8 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.
Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!
Located for easy access to our private beach, Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, and Virginia Beach. This is the ideal family get-away for 4-5 couples. Completely modern with loads of privacy, it can accommodate up to 12 guests and has two separate living areas. When you're not splashing in the pool, you can take a 1-minute drive to stroll the nicest beach on the Eastern Shore. It is about 6 minutes to Kiptopeke State Park with its great beach, nature trails, fishing pier, and boat ramps, and 12 minutes to the Town of Cape Charles with its restaurants, stores, beaches, parades, marinas, golf courses, and more! It's a 45-minute drive to the Virginia Beach oceanfront and about an hour and a half to Chincoteague where you can tour the islands and see the wild ponies and Osprey nests. Williamsburg is a 1 1/2 hour drive; a perfect day trip. Experience a slower pace of life with access to all the fun you want. Note: The pool is open for Memorial Day. Please let me know if you'd like it opened earlier in the season.
Please note: Loud music and parties are not tolerated. This is a very quiet, peaceful community, and excessive noise is not tolerated. Thank you for your understanding and acceptance of this condition.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a lake
Things to do
Cooking classes
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 3,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
While the pool and yard are to be enjoyed by all, your group cannot be so loud as to be disturbing to my neighbors.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: We have a PacknPlay and a child seat for your use
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. 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.
Property is also known as
Family Retreat w Inground Poo
Family Retreat w/ Inground Pool on Chesapeake Bay Great Golf
Family Retreat w/ In ground Pool on Chesapeake Bay Great Golf
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!?
The closest beach to Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! is Cape Charles Beach (7.6 km).
Does Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! have a pool?
Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! has a pool.
What luxury perks are available at Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.
Is Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!?
No, but there is Jetted Baths and a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!?
No, Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access!?
No, pets are not allowed.
Family vacation retreat w/ In-ground Pool with private Chesapeake Bay access! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rosemarie S.
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time with our grandkids. We loved the pool and the kids loved the beach. It was a bit of a walk to the beach for us old folks but was worth the walk to see how happy the grandkid's were! Jack was great and answered any questions we had. Would definitely recommend this place.
Rosemarie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James S., Cressona, PA USA
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars isn't nearly enough for this house and host. There are far too many pros to list and there aren't any cons. 20ish years of staying in the Outer Banks, Seaside Heights, Rehoboth, and the Poconos. I can confidently say this house and pool were by far our favorite! Private beach and the beach in Cape Charles, amazing! Cape Charles is a fantastic little town. The distillery had the best crab cakes and I didn't eat crab cakes. I could go on for days about this house and area but it would be best for you to experience it personally!!
James S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra H.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful well-stocked home!
We had a wonderful week at this home. The host was easy to reach and very responsive to questions we had. Our family cooks a lot, and this kitchen had everything we needed and more! Games, pack n play, books, there was literally nothing missing! The pool was of course amazing and well utilized. We did receive a noise complaint from neighbors for what we felt were reasonable noise levels, and the rest of the trip we felt worried that we were disturbing them. That was the absolute only negative thing about this vacation. We drove a very short distance to get to the beach path, then walked a short way to access the beach, and it was so sparsely populated that it felt like your own private beach. I would definitely recommend this home for a family vacation.
Alexandra H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Amanda L.
1 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet location
Quiet neighborhood, tucked away from main town area. Pool was enjoyed by all, along with walks on the beach nearby that has a lot of crabs!
Amanda L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oerfect
We were looking for a long weekend getaway for 8 adults and 5 kids. This place was perfect. Everyone got the space they needed. The backyard is a kids and adult paradise. We cooked out we ate in, there was absolutely everything we needed and more. We will definitely rebook.
Lisa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie N., Smith Mountain Lake
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fam time!
This home was perfect for our family get together ! Plenty of room, the pool was a big hit with all ages!
Jack was a great host! He checked in with us and was very helpful and kind. The walk to the beach was short, and it was so nice that it was uncrowded. We enjoyed sunset walks to cap off the days. A short drive to Cape Charles was wonderful to be able to choose your time to be with others on a holiday weekend. Highly recommend !
Julie N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H., Pocono Lake, Pa
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
We’ve stayed in quite a few home rentals. This house was the most well stocked home we’ve ever stayed in. What a lovely home and the pool was great. Unfortunately, Tropical Storm Debby passed by during our stay, but we found things to do and enjoyed ourselves. We highly recommend this home. Thanks to Jack for a great time.
Barbara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Anne S.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family Reunion
This house was great! It had every amenity we needed including sheets, bath towels, and pool towels. The layout worked well as there is one bedroom on the first floor for anyone who needs to stay away from stairs. It was large enough for us to enjoy each other or quiet times on our own. The beach is a trek but not un-doable. We took two beach umbrellas (provided) and all the beach chairs we needed. The whole environment of the home and neighborhood had something for everyone. We bbq'd almost everyday. The guys went crabbing at Kiptopeke State Park and brought back enough crabs for all to enjoy for dinner that night. I loved this house and all it offered!
Mary Anne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
MARY M.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peaceful location for a family gathering
As a family of 8 adults and 2 young children, we needed a spacious house with plenty of outdoor space to allow for a comfortable week’s vacation in Cape Charles. Jack’s place was perfect for all of our needs, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, an exceptionally well equipped kitchen and an expansive back yard with a multi layered deck, and a salt water pool. Jack was attentive to all of our questions and inquiries. The access to a quiet sandy beach mins from the house was an added bonus for all. The calm water was ideal for our 3 year old grandson and all the adults enjoyed lengthy shoreline strolls, as well as watching dolphins playing in the waves and even a bald eagle sighting ! We all enjoyed the peaceful setting of the area, with plenty of cheery bird song to greet us in the morning and send us to sleep in the evenings We count ourselves very lucky to have found this little piece of paradise in Cape Charles.
MARY M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
jesse p.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
In Love With This House!!!!
Super layout for our large family. The pool was excellent for the children when having down time from the beach. Most peaceful setting yet close enough drive to Cape Charles for all our excursions. Jack is a very kind and hands on host. Will definitely use this property again.
jesse p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alicia Y.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Areas for Everyone!!
We knew the Pool would be the highlight and it was!! But So Much More to enjoy:-) The Beach, the well equipped home, outdoor area, garage, beautiful landscape, peaceful area and Cape Charles town. Everyone in the Family from youngest to oldest Really had a Great Time!!!
Alicia Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F., Chapin
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away - But Shhhhhhhhhh
We had great vacay! We were a group of
7 adults and 4 kids. The house was well equipped! Loved the new gas range! The living space was great to allow people space! It was broken up nicely with two dinning spaces and three sitting areas. Beds were comfy! The garage was well equipped with beach items and chairs! Honestly, they thought of everything! From garbage bags, spices, to beach chairs! The backyard is an oasis! Beautiful pool, lounging areas, and lots of green space.
Only concern is that you need to be extremely quiet outside. No music, no kids playing, no loud noises. Unfortunately the neighbors complained, and we were very sensitive to all noise outside after that.
Cape Charles is a cute town! We checked out the beach there mutliple times. Loved the breweries, shops, mini golf, ice cream, and checked out a few restaurants! Definitely check out A1 Seafood Market.
Lisa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Judith P.
22 July 2023
JP
A few housekeeping items that could be addressed (such as eradicating sugar ants and better cleaning of the bathrooms) and more comfortable seating in the den for more to watch the one TV there but overall it was a very enjoyable stay. Our grandkids had a great time in the pool and it was a very relaxing vacation.
Judith P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Sushama D.
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation. Property and pool amazing, beach access difficult
We enjoyed our stay at Jack’s property! It was peaceful and relaxing.
+ Pool was very nice, clean, good size
+ Entire backyard with gazebo, lounge chairs, tables were great to hang out. We ate all of our meals out there
+ Wraparound porch with rocking chairs was lovely for sitting and enjoying the pretty landscaping
- Beach access was difficult. Have to walk through a stretch of woods, and the golf cart rental places in town don’t allow you to take them all the way out to this community because of the highway. So we had to carry all of the chairs and umbrellas ourselves
- Beach items were on the older side and there weren’t many toys for the kids (buckets, shovels, etc.)
- Freezer wasn’t in great shape in terms of cleanliness
Sushama D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lauren S.
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
We had a great stay at Jacks. We’re a multigenerational group that travels together each summer. The pool was great although there were some issues w the filter. Jack was very communicative about the issues. The location near the private beach was great. We loved riding bikes or driving over for mornings/evenings on the beach. It was a great stay!
Lauren S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristin H.
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
We were very pleased with this property. There was plenty of room for everyone. We loved having our own pool and backyard for the kids to play. Everything was clean and host had quick responses to any questions we had. I would definitely rent this place again! Thanks Jack!!
Kristin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gail K.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Charles away from the madding crowd
Loved being able to go to the beach in the morning and come back to the house for the little ones to nap and the older kids to play in the pool and yard. Perfect situation for our group
Gail K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Darlene L., Pittsburgh Pa.
13 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2021
The property was perfect for a family, the house was equipped with everything you could want. I was a little shocked that there was not much to do in the area. Renting golf carts would have been fun but you need to reserve them in advance there was nothing available for the entire week. So if you want to relax and swim then this is the perfect place.
Darlene L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sherry M.
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Family Getaway
We have been coming to Cape Charles with our family to visit for the past few summers. Each time we have rented this property. It is a large and comfortable home with plenty of amenities and one of few homes in Cape Charles with its own private pool. The house comes with plenty of backyard activities and board games that families can enjoy together. The beach access is not a bad bicycle ride or a quick car ride. There is a light 5 minute walk through some greenery after parking your car. I think next time we will rent a golf cart to easily transport our beach gear. The private beach is worth the walk. The owner was very kind and had a very fast response.
Sherry M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Garrett P.
5 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home for our family summer vacation
An amazing property, the house had everything we needed and more to provide a perfect and much relaxing week for our annual summer family vacation (12 people total; 3 families with children). House was clean, roomy and we much appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and grill to prepare meals every evening. The kids loved playing in the pool, large backyard and swing set all week. The private beach is fantastic, we had no issues driving and getting gear out the path to the beach with the cart and wagon that were provided. Amazing sunsets over the bay every evening and the water was mostly calm which was great for small kids.
Jack is an excellent host and provided all the information that you could need up front, and was very responsive to questions we had prior to the trip.
It was our first time to Cape Charles which is a wonderful town. We made frequent trips to browse the shops on main street, grab lunch at some great restaurants (Kelly's Pub & Dead Rise Pies), and also spent an afternoon at the beach in town and fishing pier.
Garrett P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Hope L.
15 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, Relaxing vacation
We had a wonderful week staying in Cape Charles. The home fit all of our needs. It was clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. We also really appreciated the well stocked kitchen. After a hot day at the beach, coming home to a pool was just what we all needed. Great home!
Hope L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
kris f.
30 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving gathering
What a lovely home! We took our household to Cape Charles to meet up with one of our adult kids and had the most relaxing time. I was nervous about cooking Thanksgiving in a strange kitchen but everything I needed was there (I brought a roaster for the turkey). We were blessed with wonderful weather and walked to the beach every day (sometimes more!) to enjoy watching the dolphins, exercising and just relaxing. We ate outdoors at several local places (The Shack and Cape Charles distillery) - both excellent. Played corn hole and binged some Netflix too. Exactly the get away that we all needed. The House is in a very rural neighborhood (but oh the sunshine that streams through all the windows!) and the beach is about 3/4 mile but there are beach wagons in the garage if you need to haul stuff there. I ordered groceries ahead at Wegmans in Va Beach and they were ready for pickup as we arrived. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
kris f.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Katie A.
25 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Remote Property
This was a beautiful property in a very remote location, which was just what we were looking for. The pool was amazing and the owners provided everything you could need, including for small children. There's so much nature to look at on the property- butterfly bushes, a fig tree, lizards, spiders, deer, swallows' nests and rabbits. Definitely bring some bug spray if you plan to hang outside at night time.
The beach is private and pristine, but I would definitely recommend renting a golf cart for the week. It's a 3 min drive or 10 minute walk to the path, but then it's another 5-10 min walk down the path to the beach. Be aware that on the sides of the path we saw poison sumac and poison ivy (this has nothing to do with the property owners). It's totally worth the journey though. The bay was calm and provided more beautiful nature, including ghost crabs, sand pipers, seagulls, hermit crabs, etc.
Overall it was a great stay and I would recommend it to any nature lover.
Katie A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mathew A.
17 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for the family
Between the pool and access to the beach, this was a great place to stay with our three kids. They were constantly entertained.
Mathew A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
8/10 Good
grant b.
15 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a family vacation
We had a great week for a family vacation the property is located between Cape Charles and the bay bridge tunnel for easy access to Virginia Beach and Cape Charles The pool was great the house had every you could need Great property I would definitely rent this property again