Title: "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/b47e0fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/9eefe03e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/a370bdc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/3344c08e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/b8c73945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Historic Cape Charles, this 1913 historic home offers a beach vacation like no other. One block from the family-friendly beach and ½ block to shopping and restaurants, enjoy unlimited street parking and explore on foot or via an optional golf cart. Relax on the massive wraparound porch or newly added sun/screen room with harbor views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach Optional golf cart available. This one of a kind picturesque historic home is situated perfectly near the beach on the west end of Historic Cape Charles for your family vacation. The house is one block from the family friendly beach and ½ block to the business district with all the shopping and restaurants you could want. Park your car with the unlimited street parking available and you’ll never need to drive again during your stay at this massive retreat originally built in 1913. Designer decorated with nautical and timeless pieces in a bright and cheerful beach theme. The highlight of the house is its massive wraparound porch where you will spend your mornings sipping coffee and after a full day at the beach your evening happy hours watching the town stroll by. If porches and fresh air aren’t your thing then the newly added rear sun/screen room with views out to the harbor and bay will be your relaxing and socializing hotspot. The warm inviting parlor is perfect for reading, relaxing or visiting. Large farm-style dining room just off the kitchen is suitable for even the largest of family meals and gatherings. Family room has 55" Smart TV with NetFlix and AppleTV. Three large bedrooms and one kids “cabin”. The home is centrally heated and cooled and the bedrooms have remote control celling fans. Two full renovated baths on the second floor and one ½ bath on the main level. Corner lot has large yard for outdoor activities and sundeck and stone patio leading to the garage where you can store your beach gear in the evenings. Optional Golf cart can be included with your stay to scoot around to anywhere you’d ever need to go in town. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Street parking available - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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: 3,000 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 ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 340326 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.26780%2C-76.02090&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sOH-eUFHIuMf0lmTw_2kzRGhZes=) Cape Charles, VA #### What's nearby - Cape Charles Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles - Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles - Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles #### Getting around - Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach located? > Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor. Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10.4 Location 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie T. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip with kids We had a great time! Perfect location and a fun trip with little kids ##### Maggie T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan W. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house We loved staying at Bay Charles! The location was perfect for walking to town and the beach. And we spent alot of time on the beautiful wrap around front porch and the toddlers loved the back yard to kick a ball around. ##### Susan W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our home away from home We look forward to returning to bay Charles year after year. This gracious home has everything needed for a relaxing beach vacation! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 12 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay We had a wonderful time at Bay Charles. The house is lovely, and the neighborhood is so quaint. We will be back! ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James T. 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cape Charles weekend Great location Cool house Will return!! ##### James T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as I imagined! We had a great time at the Bay Charles! House was lovely, spacious and very comfortable. Our family gathered every morning in the sunroom or on the back patio for coffee. Front porch was a great alternative spot to relax and/or enjoy a swing on the porch. ##### Jill S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa G. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home! I have stayed in a number of rentals in Cape Charles and this was one of the nicest places! It was very clean and spacious. Of note, the room with the two twin beds would be fine for two small children, it is not quite big enough for two teenagers. The location is fantastic and they were very responsive to the questions we had during the week. I would definitely stay here again! ##### Lisa G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### henry m. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely vacation Our family had a wonderful week. The house is nicely renovated and really cute. We were able to squeeze a Pack n Play for our grand baby into the fourth bedroom. We booked again for next year! The golf cart was a fun add on. Location was outstanding: one block away from the beach and Brown Dog ice cream! ##### henry m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Beach Home We had an amazing time staying in this home. We had two families totally 9 people and it was such a wonderful place to stay. The decoration and furniture were so welcoming and relaxing. We spent the mornings in the sun room off the back enjoying coffee and pastries from the local bakery. We spent the evenings on the front porch enjoying the day, sipping wine and cocktails. The front porch is HUGE, we had an infant who loved being able to crawl, explore and wander around while the adults sat and hung out together. The house is a stones throw from the beach which made it so easy to walk over or to take the golf over for a quick dip. The house is also just a block away from downtown. It was so much fun to be able to walk out your door and almost immediately be in the little town, going to shops and restaurants. If there is any negative, it would be that he kitchen is a little on the small side so making a large meal is a little challenging. But the kitchen is well equipped for the size with all sorts of pots, pans, appliances, and most everything you could need. We would absolutely stay in this home again. It was such a calm, relaxing home to stay in and Cape Charles as a whole is an incredible place for small children given the beach is like a big bathtub and pretty shallow for 100+ yards out. It was just a phenomenal place to stay. ##### David C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy M. 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Time Cape Charles First time in Cape Charles and we loved it. We couldn't have asked for better weather. The location was great and the house was adorable. Loved the front porch swing...it will be dearly missed ##### Cathy M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, lovely location This house is in a perfect location, tastefully decorated, and has all the amenities for a great vacation. The wrap around porch and screened in sunroom were perfect places to hang out. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanelle B. 8 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter at ESVA Beautiful and unique home. Our 2 children had a blast playing hide & seek in all the rooms and the location could not have been more ideal. ##### Shanelle B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen C. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, well-maintained house We enjoyed a late April trip and appreciated the great location! Having the golf cart included with the rental was hugely helpful! We were able to walk or ride to the beach and pier within just minutes, and we took daily rides in the golf cart for coffee/pastries, lunch, ice cream, dinner, etc. The house was well-maintained and decorated with a beachy, updated feel. Bedrooms were large (although we would have loved at least one king bed!), and the kids "cabin" worked well for small children. The large, flat side yard was also a huge plus, as our kids could play soccer there easily! ##### Kathleen C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnne B. 18 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional Experience This was our first trip to Cape Charles and it was such an enjoyable vacation. This home was beautiful inside with furniture and decor that was out of a magazine. The location to town and the beach was perfect, just one block.. We will be back many more times. ##### JoAnne B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky J., Ringoes 15 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house LOCATION LOCATION! House was perfect and beautifully appointed and decorated. Had everything we needed. I miss read the listing and thought it was 4 full bedrooms + the kids room. Maybe my mistake. Cape Charles is an wonderful town and this group of moms had an amazing 5 day getaway. Don’t miss out on the state park. ##### Becky J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M., Charlottesville, VA, USA 10 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and house! I highly recommend this property if you are a group of 8 or less. Four large bedrooms sleep two each; 3 of the rooms have queens and one room has 2 twins. Obviously that means 6 people are sharing beds, so it works best for couples and 2 kids on the twins. We were 3 women all related to each other, and 4 kids from one family, so we doubled up as mother and child, grandmother and child, one adult in one of the queen rooms, and 2 kids on the twins. The kitchen is very well equipped, modern and clean appliances, older but charming cabinets and counters. One full bath modernized, and one full bath with lots of room for your toiletry items and a freestanding tub with old fashioned shower attached with shower curtain. Half bath downstairs. Lots of lamps and comfy furniture, including bed mattresses and linens. House is large and spacious and really lovely. Best part…..one block to the beach and one block to Mason Ave, the Main Street and downtown area. The location cannot be beat. Corner lot and neighbors only on one side. Property manager Kathy was very responsive, and helpful. I hope to rent this house again, and I highly recommend it! ##### Anne M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meaghan P. 28 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming! The property is perfectly situated by town and the beach. The house was exceptionally clean and very well stocked. It's a beautiful home, we loved sitting on the front porch! Can't say enough great things about the house. Will definitely be back for another visit! ##### Meaghan P. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathie N. 24 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Fantastic home in a great location with all the amenities! We had 6 adults and it was perfect for us! ##### Kathie N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgia L. 9 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Fall Weekend Don’t shy away from the beach in October. The weather was perfect to go along with a wonderful house. Bay Charles was attractive, well appointed and in close proximity to the beach. We definitely would schedule another visit to this charming house and beach. ##### Georgia L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike H. 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Weekend We were first timers to Cape Charles, and we thought the house was going to be great, but it was incredible. We’re not avid old house fans due to creaks and the sometimes creepy nature of them. However, the house was more modern than expected inside and decorated with modern trends. Loved it. If there was a higher rating for location, we would have have it 10 stars. One block from both the beach AND the shops. Very walkable to most things unless going up near the Kings Creek area in which case just pull the golf cart out of the garage - included in the price! ##### Mike H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic family getaway This was the perfect house for a week at the bay with our kids! The house is a great layout for families, fully stocked with beach toys, kitchen, and laundry. The location can't be beat - a block from the beach and a block from restaurants and shops. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie P. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great House! Beautiful property, fantastic location. If only we could have brought our dog:( ##### Jeannie P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe T. 3 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We would rent this place again, but perhaps directly with rental company next time. ##### Joe T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise H., Harrisonburg, VA 14 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical week! We loved the house and the location! Very comfortable home at the beach! ##### Louise H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Archie D. 30 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Making "Bat Charles" memories "Bay Charles" is the perfect home for a relaxing and fun vacation. The home is well appointed and the owners have made every effort to make their guest comfortable. We loved the location, convenient to downtown and beach. We would defiantly stay at this home again. ##### Archie D. 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