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Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Green Bedroom (Master)

1 King Bed

Peach Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (master bath)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Outdoor Shower with hot/cold water

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park

Welcome to Cape Charles Retreat! Come on up to the porch, grab an ice-cold lemonade and settle into the porch swing for some much deserved rest and relaxation.

Cape Charles Retreat is a beautiful 100+ year old American Foursquare located two blocks from the beach, Central Park, and town! Our home has been restored to preserve much of its original charm while adding certain modern amenities: dual zone heating/cooling, new stainless steel appliances, front loading washer/dryer, private master bath with over-sized walk-in shower, house wide osmosis water filtration system, high-speed WiFi, new linens and mattresses, Nest thermostats and carbon-monoxide/smoke detectors, and key-less front door entry. We’ve outfitted the home with everything you’ll need such as a fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs/umbrellas, backyard games, kids toys/books, games, movies, extra phone chargers, sound machines, and umbrellas so you can just grab your bathing suit and come for a visit!

After spending the day at the beach or exploring the shops, both two blocks from the house, head home to cool off in the outdoor shower then relax in the backyard hammock while the kids explore the shed full of outdoor toys. Let someone else worry about grilling on the propane grill and then enjoy dinner together on the back deck (seats 8) or in the large dining room (table extends to seat 10 plus kids table that seats 4).

After dinner, spend the evening rocking away on the porch, exploring the collection of board games and dvd’s, or cozying up on the brand-new sectional sofa to enjoy the 46” Smart TV complete with digital cable, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, etc.

When you’re ready to call it a night, head upstairs and climb into one of three new king mattresses while the kids enjoy a sleepover in the playful bunkroom that sleeps four (4 bedrooms total). The bunkroom is every kid’s dream - fully stocked with children’s beach books, toys, games and even a swinging chair!

Rated the #3 Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living in 2018, Cape Charles is the quintessential small town complete with an adorable main street full of shops and cafes - all just a two block walk from the house. Whether you want to split your days between the beach and beautiful Central Park playground, sampling the local flavors at Brown Dog Ice Cream Shop or The Shanty, or grabbing a cocktail at the Cape Charles Distillery, Buskey’s Cidery or Cape Charles Brewery - there’s something for everyone!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Cape Charles

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park on 3 May 2026 start from AU$485, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Historic Home Two Blocks from Beach, Town & Central Park located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Central Park, Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful home! Loved it. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the character of this house. Had everything we needed. Would love to come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

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

Wonderful stay

Loved the house and the location....would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really appreciated the clean house with dishes, bed linens, towels, furnishings that were fresh and make this home feel peaceful and comforting. The location is perfect for strolling to the beach, shops, nature trails and restaurants. No golf cart needed. The quiet lovely neighborhood is the perfect setting. We loved our time here and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Chilly, windy weekend, but a delightful time together

My daughter, granddaughter, and I take an annual spring weekend trip to Cape Charles, and it never disappoints! The town is a delight, with great shops, restaurants, and watering holes, as well as the beach. The house was charming, very clean, and comfortable, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide P.

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

Cape Charles family retreat.

What a wonderful home. So clean, comfortable and has all the extras. Close proximity to beach and town. The check in was easy and Maria communicated and responded to questions immediately. Hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

historic home

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was beautifully decorated to give it a homey feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for 2 families. As others mentioned its stocked and has everything needed to enjoy beach. Plenty of good quality chairs and great amount of sand toys for kids.One suggestion would be to make one of the king size rooms into another kids room with double beds or even bunks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Winter stay

Awesome house! Great location! Clean, cozy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

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

Festive Friday Weekend

This house is perfect for families. Beds were very comfortable. House has such charm. Close to everything! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Family vacation A+++

We have visited Cape Charles a few times and this is by far the best house, location and rental ease. The owners are fantastic and easy to communicate with. The house had the best provisions and accommodations. We would recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Wonderful!

Had a girls weekend. The house was perfect for us. They have thought of everything. Beautiful home great location! We loved our time there. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Awesome cape Charles house!

Clean, spacious and well stocked house! House has everything you need to have a perfect beach week. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking. Very comfortable beds and excellent air conditioning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

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

60th birthday getaway

We enjoyed our weekend and hosts were responsive throughout the whole process. We went for walks, enjoyed the town and ate in enjoying the large dining room. Football and games for the group in the living room was very spacious! Thanks for the great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

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

Wedding Day Rental

My bridesmaids and I stayed here for my wedding day and had the best time! The house is so cute. The host was so gracious and took extra steps to help our stay be magical! Would definitely stay here again. (:
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautifully historic yet well appointed, comfortable and convenient to everything in Cape Charles! Kitchen is well stocked, appliances worked well, AC and wifi were also reliable! We spent many hours on the front porch, comfortable in the living room watching a movie or sitting around the big table in the dining room as a family …and each of us slept like babies in all the beds! They have thought of almost everything you’d need, especially if you have kids with you. Our 3 year old loved the books, toys and kids room! You’re just blocks from the beach, the downtown and can hear the concerts from Central Park. Maria was responsive and helpful answering questions and we had zero issues while we were there. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl L.

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

Heaven by the Bay

Our family of 8 made our annual trek to Cape Charles and happy we stayed here! Accommodations were plentiful and everyone had a comfortable place to lay their head at night. Thank you for opening your home to us. Hope to do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

Perfect weekend rental

Two near-retirement couples enjoyed a weekend of outdoor activities (biking, walking) in charming Cape Charles. The house has a broad front porch with abundant seating for relaxed conversation. The well-equipped kitchen did not see much use other than chilling beverages and brewing coffee, but seemed to have all the essentials. Upstairs bedrooms (4) provided plenty of space and comfy beds. Clean and calmly decorated for a peaceful stay. Thank you to the hosts for making check-in easy. We recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Amazing experience!!

Kudos to the owners for having a nice property!!! Loved the keyless entry!!! That is so nice when there is more than one couple..... property is exactly as listed and photos are accurate. I would highly recommend and will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Beautiful and comfortable home

My parents, my three children and husband all stayed at this home for a week. It had everything we could need. The location if perfect and close to beach and ice cream. The home felt spacious enough to house us all comfortably and the king size beds were luxurious. Plenty of toys for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Perfect in every way!

This home had it all! Well appointed everything. Even the kitchen knives were nice and sharp! The owners were very friendly and easy to communicate. Everything we needed was walkable from dining to activities and amenities. We adored this home and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Relaxing weekend

We really loved the house for our two families! We got to enjoy the front porch on Friday while the weather was perfect! We walked to the beach, went downtown, played at the park and then spent Sunday watching football. It was exactly what we needed! The kitchen had everything! Each bathroom had soap and toilet paper. We'd love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ms. T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good, some room for improvement

We liked the ambiance, the setting , and the general decor. We had 8 people staying (6 adults & 2 children), and we thought that there were 3 full bathrooms. The ad is misleading. The backyard area was somewhat dirty. Other than that we were happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Augusta M.

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

Spring Break visit

We loved our first stay in Cape Charles! We were visiting during spring break, which we found out is right before the town's opening season, but we still found enough to see and do! Hoping to come back again and visit during a warmer week to enjoy the beach/water for a longer period of time. The house was well equip for adults and kids. Comfortable beds and furniture. Lots of fun puzzles and games for all ages. Easy check-in/out process and quick communication with owners if/when needed. Ideal location just a few blocks from the beach, main street, and park. With this being our first trip to Cape Charles, we were pleased with all aspects of our trip and will definitely rent this house again if available! Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Perfect location, setup, and comfort

After staying here, one thinks "this is how I would design my vacation home" someday - hopefully! Every detail considered in this restored colonial home. Beautiful beachy color schemes with tastefully restored salvaged wood themes in the kitchen, bedrooms, and elsewhere. Like stepping into a Pottery barn catalogue life for a couple days. Beds very comfortable. The place was spotless. Well stocked kitchen with even the pantry well stocked. Nice backyard table sitout area with overhead lights and convenient 'beach shower' outside. All furnishings and linens very fresh and clean. Hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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