Welcome to this charming Cape Charles home, where history meets comfort. This dog-friendly haven is just two blocks from the beach and offers a private fenced-in backyard with plenty of room for pets to play. Enjoy the propane fireplace in the living room, and take advantage of fast WiFi, a desk with printer/copier/scanner, and new kitchen/baths.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82130 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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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.
2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated
Renovated, Historic 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 , on the street. Enter thru back gate and backyard.
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. Please note NO EV charging , at this home, even with regular plug, due to fire hazards . There is an EV station on Mason that you can go to .
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, so water quality here is better than other homes.. Painted each year to help with inside when baggage hits those walls
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. 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 9 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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
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 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
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
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 60 both thermostats. Make sure bedroom doors upstairs are shut . Leave bathroom doors open. Lock and close any windows and all doors.
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pick up after all dogs, each dog has fee.
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number STR-26-01704
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Cape Charles travel guide
Is 2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at 2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated located?
Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 10 minutes.
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2 Blocks to beach, Dog Friendly, Fenced Yard, Firepit, Fireplace,Renovated Reviews
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We had 4 adults and 2 kids for a fantastic week at Cape Charles. Location is great for walking to ice cream, beach and shops. Super back yard that’s fenced and a perfect place to relax with your dogs.
Amazing weekend to celebrate our son’s marriage! The location was perfect to walk to the stores, the beach, and the drive to the Mimosa Barn was a short distance!! We wished we could stay longer! Beautiful home and our dogs loved the stay too!!!
The house and garden, Leslie, the host, the town, the locals, the shops and shop owners, the food, the beach, the sunsets...just incredible! My family and pup can't wait to return. Thank you so much.
This house captures the spirit of Cape Charles perfectly. It's charming, nicely maintained and modernized, and you can't ask for a better location. Leslie called the day before check-in to make sure we didn't have any questions, and she sent someone right over when my mom had a little trouble figuring out the electronic lock upon arrival. We had a wonderful stay!
What a great place Leslie has! The house is so well equipped and has everything you need and is so dog friendly. My pup had a good time walking the beach and town. So close to everything!
We loved our time at this amazing place! It fit all our needs! Location, space, atmosphere, etc.... The beds were comfortable, house was clean, and the location cold not have been better! WE LOVED IT! The host was AMAZING! Communication was TOP NOTCH! I Would happily book again in the future!
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect for us. It was close to the beach and very convenient to the main strip and all the places we wanted to go. We enjoyed the outdoor area and sitting around the firepit. Would definitely recommend it to friends.
So glad I chose this house for our getaway as it was our first visit to cape charles. . Beautiful home, well maintained. Very clean and bright. Landscaping added a warm feel as well.. Location is perfect, just 1 block over from the main street, plus the fenced in yard, offered peace of mind as we brought along our 7 month old pup.It met and exceeded my expectations. Definitely would stay again and recommend without hesitation.
Overall we enjoyed our stay very much. We had perfect weather to enjoy the backyard while letting our dog and toddler run around in the enclosed space. The house is close to the beach and to restaurants & shopping.
The BBQ grill was brand new (lucky for us) and allowed us to enjoy several family meals.
Would stay here again. Thank you
Very charming house. Quaint but perfect amount of space for two families of four. Great location; walkable. We enjoyed the backyard - lots of shade during the day, but bring bug spray. We ate in a few nights and ate out a few nights. Nice, big table for everyone to gather around. A few games, puzzles, outside activities were great amenities to have. The owner reached out with rainy day activities which was very helpful. Would come back and stay again.
Perfection. Charming house. Perfectly decorated, perfect location. Comfortable and quaint.
Came with my husbands parents my two boys and my two dogs. We could not have loved this place more. Leslie was very responsive to questions. We had everything we needed at the house. We will be returning for sure!!
This property is in a fantastic location so close to town and beach. The owner was very easy to reach and very pleasant to speak with as well. Being able to bring fur babies was a bonus too.
For us the pros were:
Location, Owner Communication, dog friendly, fenced in backyard, large dining room table for games, and bedroom on first floor with door to backyard(great for morning first call for doggies).
The cons were
Small family room (only 3 -4 people fit comfortably), older home so sloping floors and old wood floors that gather dirt quicker and steep steps to 2nd floor(elderly and real young one will need to be careful).
For us the cons were minor since we had beautiful weather and did as much outside as possible but wanted to share my honest thoughts.
Thanks
The location is awesome (right behind downtown area) and two blocks to the beach. The property was as described and the owner maintained great communication for a power outage related to severe weather in the area. All the beds were comfortable (no complaints from any of our party) and the air conditioning cooled the house nicely (there are two units-one to control downstairs and one for upstairs). The only suggestion I would make would be for seating area to fit a few more comfortably in living room space. This wasn't really a problem for us as we didn't use the room as much since we were busy enjoying Cape Charles most of our stay. Loved the having the tankless water heater (endless hot water) and 3 bathroom/showers available since it made getting cleaned up and ready to go in the evening much faster for our group of 8. Thanks for sharing your property with us!