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Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly

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Interior
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Chincoteague Island, VA
  • Place, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chincoteague Channel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Maui Jack's Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

Chincoteague

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Chincoteague Channel and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This pet-friendly holiday home has a water park and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Chincoteague holiday home include Captain Timothy Hill House and Maui Jack's Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chincoteague Channel - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Captain Timothy Hill House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steamers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly

Charming Chincoteague coastal cottage doesn't even begin to describe this place, but it's a start. Cheery, bright, and colorful - with some form of island history gracing every nook and cranny. Find the perfect mix of old and new in this unique home. Close enough to the main drag on Maddox Boulevard and Main Street - but out of the hurly-burly here on Ocean Boulevard. Wake up a few minutes before everyone else and head across the street to get fresh donuts from Mister Whippy or chocolate croissants from Amarin to surprise everyone with. You'll be the hero for the day, until someone else brings home oysters that night. Oh, and bring your furry friends along, because this one's PET FRIENDLY! This property features lots of nooks for sleeping spaces - a loft upstairs, featuring skylights that let the bright island sunshine flood in. Up here you'll find a cozy king size bed in one room, and two twins in another, with a full bath that features a gorgeous tiled stand up shower. Downstairs you'll find two more bedrooms - one with two twins, and the other with a king. Three different comfortable living areas, one of which is an outdoor sunroom - and that room has doors that connects to the downstairs king - in addition to the main living area. Small backyard area for letting the puppies play or eating lunch outside at the picnic table. The retro mid-century kitchen has everything you'll need to prepare that island seafood dinner with what you catch down at the town dock, and a lovely dining area to enjoy it as a family. Donovan's Reef is located in the heart of downtown Chincoteague, allowing you an easy walk to all the shopping the island has to offer. Stop by Chincotiki on your way home and grab an orange crush or two!

- Linens and towels are included with your reservation.
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 2,677 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 - 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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.

Property is also known as

552534

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly?

The closest beach to Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly is Bow Beach (5.2 km).

Does Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly?

No, Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Donovan's Reef | Colorful Downtown Chincoteague Cottage w/ Sunroom, Walk to Shops & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R., Smithfield, VA

We had a great stay at Donovan's Reef for a quick, adult getaway on Chincoteague Island. The communication from the property manager was plentiful and timely, and we had everything we needed during our stay. Comfortable furniture for sitting around and chatting, cozy beds for a good night's sleep, and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful place to stay! Very clean and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Getaway

We had a great time. Great location, plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good House and Great Location

The pictures of the property online certainly don’t do it justice. The house is huge and was able to accommodate our party of 6 very comfortably. We especially loved the sun room and working fireplace! Booking this property through VRBO was a bit confusing as part of the fee was paid via VRBO and then I received and email request from a property management group in Chincoteague for the rest of the payment. If possible, save yourself the fee and extra step and book straight through them! The house itself is comfortable and has a well stocked though we were only left with one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and one roll of paper towels. We had to go out to buy more along with hand soap. The house is in need of some updating. The lights flickered a lot each night and there are some obvious signs of wear and tear on the house. We went over the Thanksgiving holiday so when we had a maintenance issue (the hot water didn’t work in the shower upstairs) it was unable to be resolved. While they did send a plumber out the day before we were due to leave, they did not warn us so we weren’t home when they arrived. We’d definitely use this house again if we were to come back with a large party— though we’d be better prepared with paper products and would check the appliances right away!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back!

so cozy, and the prefect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Conor K., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Chincoteague Digital Nomads

We had a great week working remotely here. Nice location, easy walk to most of the restaurants and the grocery store. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Crofton, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house! Everything was as advertised.

The location was great, lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The kids were excited about all the Disney VHS tapes (they were fascinated by the "old fashioned" way of watching movies) and board games, it made any downtime very painless and enjoyable for them. There were also boogie boards and beach chairs to borrow which was great. There was plenty of space and a well appointed kitchen. The attic was finished beautifully and we loved all the natural light from the skylights. The beds were very comfortable! The only downside was that the water in the upstairs shower doesn't get hot, but this isn't a big enough problem to deter us from visiting again. The check in/out process was a breeze because the door opens with a key code. This is an awesome house for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time getting away from it all!

We wanted to get away for a week for a change of scenery but still be safe during the pandemic. We really enjoyed the house as it had lots of room, a fully stocked kitchen, a screened in porch, and a nice grassy yard for our dog!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar W., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Island getaway

We loved the fact that we were able to take our dogs with us on vacation. The House is in a great location, close to shops and restaurants, but still on a very quiet street. The house was lovely and offered everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020