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BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH!

Vacation home in Cape Charles with kitchen and balcony

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Imagine a beach vacation in Cape Charles where the warmth of The Cottage awaits. This 3-bedroom retreat sleeps 8 and offers a sunroom with spectacular bay views, perfect for watching sunsets. A large patio beckons outdoor dining and relaxation, complete with a full-size gas grill. Enjoy off-street parking and plenty of room for your boat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH!

The most affordable BEACHFRONT vacation rental in Cape Charles/200 FEET FROM THE BEACH with access walkway over the dunes. Step out the front door and be on the white sand beach in less than a minute. The Cottage sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms and two baths plus a queen size sofa bed in the Living Room. The Living Room and Sunroom face the Bay with spectacular sunsets. The dining room seats 6+ and conveniently located off the modern kitchen. A large patio offers comfortable outdoor seating with a full size gas grill. The property offers off street parking for your convenience. Plenty of room for a boat.

Bedrooms 1 and 2 offer queen beds and bedroom 3 offers two twin beds. As mentioned, there is a queen size sofa bed in the Living Room and a portable pack and play. The cottage works well for a family or a group of friends to spend a beach vacation in a charming town where everything is within walking distance.

Cape Charles offers an array of dining and shopping. Charter fishing, kayaking and eco tours let you experience the amazing ecosystem this area offers. Bring your boat and launch off the public boat ramps of Cape Charles, Kiptopeake or Oyster. Rent a golf cart while you're here as Cape Charles is golf cart friendly.

If you feel like venturing out of town, Cape Charles is conveniently located for great day trips to Chincoteague, Virginia Beach, Busch Gardens and Williamsburg.

Come back and watch the most amazing sunsets right out your front door!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

340327

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 54 min drive - 88.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this vacation home is steps from Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Central Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

BEACHFRONT COTTAGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM BEACH! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Charming house

Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. The beach just across the street. Kitchen was well equipped. Lovely porch facing the sea comfortable living room, large dining room. The only caveat, even though two bathrooms, the one off the kitchen was very, very small and the shower not really usable. But I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Location location location

Senior ladies girls' trip was wonderful!The golf carts were great too.Quaint home and we appreciate it had no steps to go to bed rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Loved Cap Charles

We loved Cape Charles for it's laded back environment. House was a 1960's property but it had everything you need and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne P.

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

Perfect location & exactly as advertised

I recently stayed here with my partner and 2 friends. There was plenty of space for 4 adults, including a few of us working remotely. The sun room was our primary hangout spot even though there was room to spread out. We loved the location. The house is dated. The second bathroom is very small. We did have to bring our own beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels. The kitchen is fully stocked. The bedrooms are comfortable - including window a/c units.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property's location is perfect. There is plenty of space to park a car plus a golf cart. We enjoyed the quaint, original kitchen. The check-in instructions were easy to follow. Overall it was a comfortable, convenient stay. Cons: with no dishwasher, we saw that previous renters had not put away their utensils or some cups clean, which made us doubt the cleanliness of anything in the kitchen. There was hair and dust bunnies in the main bathroom soap dish. The washing machine had some gunk where the softener and detergent go. All-in-all, the price and location couldn't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle T.

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

Great location- accurate description

My sisters, mom and I decided that cape Charles was a half way point to meet for a long weekend. The house was more affordable than others, it had a nice layout with a few places to sit and hang out. Our favorite was the sun room. Furniture is outdated but the space was perfect and we enjoyed our coffee there. The outdoor seating was great as well and we spent a few evenings out there as well . A short walk to town and a short walk to The beach. Parking was fine on the street for all 3 cars. Overall a nice stay in a quaint town with great commonality. Easy to get the key and drop it off. Clothesline outside is a really nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie H., Charlottesville, VA

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

Great home!

This house exceeded expectations! While it isn’t new and updated, it’s perfectly clean, cozy, comfortable, and spacious. The house is fully stocked with everything we needed and more. Cannot beat the location directly across from the beach and just minutes from the shops and restaurants. Highly recommend this for families with young children and anyone wanting a relaxing beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nick D., Richmond, VA

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

Cozy beach cottage

This is a great little house. Right across the street from the beach! The house is portrayed accurately. It’s definitely older and shows some wear and tear but it was a perfect place to bring our young kiddos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

2nd time!

We loved the little cottage by the bay! This is the second time we stayed here. The location is wonderful and it feels like home away from home. I would love to see some improvements done to the home. a few updates would do wonders for this home! Oh and WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THE FLIES OUTSIDE! They were driving us crazy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

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

Cape Charles

We enjoyed our stay at the Bay Cottage. Very family friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon R.

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

Great location

Could use some attention to highdust/cobwebs. Windows haven’t been dusted in quite some time but the location made up for this. The back door rail is separating as are bricks creating a potential risk. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Beautiful views from the sunroom. Perfect location to walk to shop, restaurants, or the pier.

This home was very accommodating for my handicapped father. Spacious rooms and walkways as well as limited steps allowed him to enjoy a nice vacation in a beautiful town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel and Karen P.

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

Perfect location.

The location of this property can't be beat. We could watch the sunset from the sun room, it was directly across the street from beach access and convient to downtown. The home was as described: well equiped kitchen, beds were comfortable and nice and spacious. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Caroline S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing stay but a great location

This was a disappointing stay in a charming town with a great location. The house hasn’t been updated in many many years which we knew going in, but I wasn’t expecting it to be so dirty inside. There was so much dust everywhere and the floors were disgusting. The bathrooms had terrible caulking and mold. The sink surfaces looked like they hadn’t been wiped down in quite awhile. I also found a dirty plate from another tenant sitting in another room. The wifi barely worked and was so slow. It was advertised as 2 bathrooms but the second bathroom just had a gross shower in it on the other side of the house not suitable for actually showering. So it was essentially one bathroom. There were also bugs all over the place. Gnats, crickets, spiders, flies. We will absolutely never return to this house, but we loved cape Charles in general. The location was very convenient to the beach which was truly the only saving Grace for this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

yvonne e.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Convenient beach access, sufficient dining space, relaxing sun room, all one floor, adequate climate control, comfortable arrangements. A minor con is no dishwasher, but we have no issues with that. There does seem to be some malfunction with the DVD player, although we did get it to work after continued effort. Bathrooms and kitchen are quite dated but function well, plenty of hot water. Many thanks to Chuck at Cape Charles realty for his attention, assistance, and kindness!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Wonderful location and well-appointed home

We loved our stay at the Bay Cottage. Convenience to the beach was really best in town. Bedrooms and living spaces were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything you need and grill was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D., Richmond, VA

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

Convenient little beach house

We loved our stay in cape Charles. The house was as advertised. It was extremely convenient to get to the beach or downtown. We will book again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

A Beachfront Getaway

Bay Cottage is a slice of heaven. We’ve never stayed so close to the water. Our group of 6 was comfortable and enjoyed every wonderfully decorated room. We didn’t mind not having a dishwasher and were thankful for the washer/dryer. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Best house in Cape Charles

Best beach front house in Cape Charles. Nice and clean house located just across the street from the Beach access and easy walk to everything downtown. House was very clean and neat. Had everything we needed for a great Girl's Weekend. Don't worry about not having a dishwasher you will not miss it trust me. Beds were very comfortable. Will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Columbus, OH, USA

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

Cute Cottage for a Beach Getaway

This was a cute cottage and perfect for our recent beach trip. It is right across the street from the beach and very convenient to shops and restaurants, which are only three blocks away. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and we enjoyed watching the sun set over the dunes from the front yard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Perfect location

Enjoyed relaxing in sunroom and playing on the beach right across the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

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

Great location for a relaxing week

We had a great time relaxing at Bay Cottage. The cottage was quite a bit more spacious than we thought it would be. Plenty of space for the 4 of us. The sunsets were gorgeous and we had a lot of fun visiting both the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic up and down the peninsula. The Chincoteague Ponies were fun to see. The Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge was one of our favorite places to witness the changing of the tides. And the proximity to Norfolk and surrounding area was very nice as well. Thank you for such a nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

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

Amazing

Cape Charles is an idyllic location to reconnect with friends and family. The Bay Cottage was amazing and even better than the pictures. It was the perfect spot for 3 old friends, who have been separated by time and distance, to catch up for a few wonderful days. We plan on making this an annual event!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Washington, District of Columbia

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

Great place to stay in Cape Charles

We really loved the Bay Cottage. It was a very comfortable place to stay and a great location. We especially loved the sunroom. Bed were comfortable and the house well kept. We would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021