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Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park

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Located on Quiet Monroe Ave., Short Walk to Beach, Shops, Park, and Restaurants
Cape Breeze Retreat-2 blocks from historic Main Street shops and restaurants
Exterior
Spacious Front Porch with Porch Swing, Rocking Chairs, and Outdoor Dining Table
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room #3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Floor Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park

Renovated Single Family Home: Walking distance to BEACH and CAPE CHARLES HISTORIC DISTRICT and CENTRAL PARK Our renovated, 1906, Queen Anne Victorian is in the heart of Cape Charles Historic District. Located on a quiet, Crepe Myrtle-lined Street, just two blocks from shops and restaurants on Mason Avenue, a short walk to the Chesapeake Bay/Beach, and just steps from Central Park, Cape Breeze Retreat is a quintessential beach vacation home!

Cape Breeze Retreat is an ideal home for true relaxation. Just park your car for the duration of your stay because you won’t need it! Most vacationers find renting a golf cart the perfect way to navigate and enjoy the quaint town. Others simply prefer walking as everything you need is within a few blocks!

While relaxing from Cape Breeze Retreat’s FRONT PORCH SWING, Rocking Chairs, or dining table on one of the two porches, we recommend that our guests follow our “Porch Rules”:
Treasure Family Time, Feel the Breeze, Read a Book, Enjoy the Seasons, Listen to Music, Visit with Friends, Smile, Talk to God, Put your Feet Up, Sip Your Favorite Beverage, Reminisce, Be Grateful

Outside, there is a large fenced in backyard with a garden, patio set, bench, and a small goldfish pond. An outdoor shower makes it easy to shower your family off after a day at the beach. A new HVAC system will keep you cool and comfortable on even the hottest days!

As one of the larger homes in the district, you will find ample space with modern cottage house décor.

The first floor welcomes you into a large foyer which includes a hand-carved newel post, a bench seat and waiting area. Cape Breeze Retreat offers a large newly renovated, fully stocked kitchen which includes a coffee/tea bar, a new half bathroom, and separate mud and laundry rooms. Beach goers can park their golf cart in the provided “cart” driveway, take a shower or rinse off outside, and enter through the back porch.

A large dining table sits next to a fireplace which seats 8 comfortably with 2 more additional chairs. Adjacent Bar seating accommodates another 4.

Additionally, there is a living room with a large sectional, smart television, games, puzzles, and books for your enjoyment.

On the second floor you will find three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master suite has a large bathroom and a queen-size bed. The second bedroom has a canopy queen-size bed, while the third bedroom has a twin-size bed over a full-size bunkbed with an additional twin over twin bunkbed.

The beautifully illuminated, natural light, third level has 2 more bedrooms and another bathroom. We call this space the “Crow’s Nest”! One room houses two twin beds, while the other has a queen bed, therefore sleeping another 4 people. Additionally, the third floor offers a newly renovated shiplap, lounge space and another television. Two hammock chairs are available to relax in as well! More games, puzzles, and books are available, but more kid-friendly options.

For your convenience, beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, and a heavy duty, large-wheel, beach wagon are provided for your use.

Cape Charles has a way of stimulating your senses and capturing your heart. My husband, two children, and I feel in love with the town and its people from our very first visit. We hope that you are as captivated by the charm of this lovely, historic, beach community as we are!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay. Please: Do not use the fireplace.
Please: Do not feed the fish or interfere with the pond in any way.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Charles

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Islands Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$678, 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 Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Gem: Walk to Beach, Historic District Shops, Restaurants, Central Park located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay 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. 78 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with lots of charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very well equipped with everything you would need to have a wonderful vacation. Perfect location just blocks from the park/play ground, down town and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a convenient location, the house was very well stocked, the kitchen was really very nice and the dining room accommodated the entire group. The living room furniture however was not very comfortable for family movie night. And the third floor was the perfect place for a family of four!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful and historic Cape Breeze! The rooms fit our extended family of 5 adults and 5 kids wonderfully. We loved that there were multiple spaces for children and not all were lumped into one room. We enjoyed the koi pond every morning, the porch in the evenings, and the huge kitchen. Very lovely stay for our annual Cape Charles beach week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

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

Great house

We have stayed in Cape Charles for the 4th of July for the past 6 years and have stayed in rentals in town each year. This is the best house we have stayed in. The kitchen and all 3 full baths are newly renovated which is very hard to find. The backyard is cute and the beds are comfortable. Works well for families staying with kids. Our only small complaint is the couch in the living room is very uncomfortable and impractical as it is basically patio furniture and isn’t great for lounging. Otherwise we loved this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Srikumar N.

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

Impressive Place

Very beautiful and clean house...had lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andy w.

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

thanksgiving reunion

Property was great, location was tremendous, everyone had a great time. Easy to walk to town and the park with a playground. The whole family loved it! Stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

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

Charming Get-Away

This house was amazing for our girls' weekend. Laura was great to work with. The house is fully stocked and close to the beach and downtown Cape Charles. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Amazing!!

Loved it here. Great location and beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Always the BEST stay!

We are a group of college teammates & friends of 25 years who have stayed in this house 4 years in a row now. We love the house, location and the owner Laura is always so accommodating and easy to reach. The house is fully stocked with everything we could need and more. The house is spacious and well decorated (with our favorite teal!) and the porch and back yard gives us plenty of space to sit around and catch up. We could choose another destination for our ladies weekend but we walk in the door and immediately want to book for the next year. There's something special about Cape Charles and this house. Thank you again for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisette P.

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

Family Gathering

We enjoyed all aspects of the property, especially the quick response of our hosts to our questions. We lacked for nothing in this well-stocked home! Our only concern was how steep and narrow the stairs to the Crow’s Nest are. This Nana had to be extra careful! It was wonderful to be so near the park for Lovefest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fun at Cape Breeze

We enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were very good. There were many things supplied by the owners and the kitchen was well stocked with equipment. The house is old but had many modern updates. Loved the open kitchen/dining area. The living area was a little small but we enjoyed the closeness. Great location, close to the beach, park and downtown. The hosts were easy to reach and even checked on us before and after we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila F.

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

Cape Breeze Retreat in Cape Charles, Va.

Nice renovated Victorian style house very convenient to town and beach. Wish it would have come with a golf cart as this seemed like a fun mode of transportation for our vacation. Didn't realize you have to make golf cart reservations ahead of time. Loved th and back porches and garden like yard. Steps to the third floor were steep and treacherous! Also, bedrooms on third floor were quite small with sloping roof line . All in all, house was a nice beach time for our family.and
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just Pack Your Clothes and GO!

This home (and its way more than a house) is the most well stocked home I have ever rented. You feel the love there.We actually played a game to see if there was a basic home item that we needed that we couldn’t find. Even a roll of tape was magically there when my granddaughter accidentally tore a page from her book and was devastated. The kitchen dining area was a big group’s dream. Bathrooms were beautifully updated. Extra pillows, blankets in sleeping areas. Great laundry area with wonderful beach towels and plenty of food storage space.could go on & on. The backyard was definitely another bonus! We watched the fish and the frogs in the koi pond from the perfect little viewing platform. At night, the fountain and the lighting made for a great adult getaway. The golf cart parking and charging space-perfection! It’s impossible to cover it all but just know, this house is as close to perfection for a large group as I have ever found. I will close with my dealings with the owner. Concerned, caring, and very responsive. I wish they offered more stars for this rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Classic vacation

Lovely older home with plenty of space for our family and 4 little ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Wonderful week in Cape Charles

We enjoyed our stay in Cape Charles. The house was perfect for our extended family. We spent several days at the beach, loved that the park with an open field and pickleball courts was so close (perfect for our family field day competition) and, while we cooked most meals at the house, the restaurants we went to were delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

A Great Stay at Cape Breeze

We loved our stay here. The house is well stocked and the host is very communicative and responsive-always willing to help! Don't hesitate to book!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Family fun

This was our 2nd visit with kids and grandkids. Great house. Fully stocked and wonderful receptive hosts. Hope to return next year
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trysh B.

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

Beautiful home with plenty of space

This beautiful house was perfect for a family Thanksgiving away from home. We had 9 adults and 3 children - we had enough room to spread out and have our own space but also plenty of room to be together. It was very well stocked - We had everything we needed in the kitchen and around the house. The location was great - we enjoyed taking walks around the neighbor hood, to the park, and to the beach. The hosts were very responsive to questions/needs prior to and throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tae S.

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

Wonderful 1st visit to Cape Charles

We had a large family group of all ages and found this home to be spacious and comfortable. The decor and updates throughout the house are really beautiful. We celebrated our daughter's 1st birthday there and our family used the trip to say good bye to my husband leaving on deployment. The kids loved hanging out in the crows nest and making s'mores in the back yard. We could walk everywhere we wanted to go. It was a wonderful first trip to Cape Charles.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Loved it!

One of our favorites rental stays so far in Cape Charles. House was really well done and perfect for a family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

BEST House EVER

This house is beyond amazing!! It is walking distance to everything-beach, park, shops, restaurants…Beautiful property with stunning furnishings! Storage with beach chairs, tent, matt, toys and more. Porch rockers and swing, fish pond, fire pit…..everything 😊. Owner is very informative and reachable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

Cape Breeze Retreat was the perfect place for our children and grandchildren. The kitchen/dining area was spacious, well equipped and our favorite place to hang out when not at the beach. Our three and five year olds enjoyed the fish pond! Laura was a wonderful host and very responsive to our questions. Will definitely keep this beautifully decorated home on our list for future visits to Cape Charles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

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

Another great family vacation at Cape Breeze

Our second year staying at Laura's beautiful home for our family vacation. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would need to cook breakfast and dinner each night as we did for our week long vacation. The rooms are comfortable and the house is so spacious - perfectly suited for multiple or large families! We love the location, it must be the least traveled street in town! I felt very comfortable letting my kids ride their bikes along the sidewalk and it's very close to Central Park for the Saturday evening concert and a short golf cart ride to Main Street and the beach! Laura provided tons of beach items including chairs, umbrellas and beach towels which was great to not have to pack! Check in was a breeze and Laura was always fast to respond to questions before and during our stay. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us Laura!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Family Retreat to Remember

This was our third summer vacationing at Cape Breeze and it was as lovely as our first and second visits. This gorgeous home offers everything our multi-generational family could want - space to be together in the kitchen and dining, or space to spend time quietly on either the front or back porch, or, spending time enjoying the bench by the pond. We loved having access to a gas grill and also making s'mores at the fire table. It was really nice to take a short walk to the park at the end of the block to play pickle ball on the terrific courts and the kids love the playground. We especially appreciate the responsiveness of the hosts who make this experience so seamless every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Manzolina

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As a family from Northern Virginia we were looking to get away from the daily grind and relax. We wanted to go somewhere within a few hours from home, but feel as if we were far removed from the hustle and bustle of daily living in the suburb. As we drove over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel we found ourselves in a far removed, stress free world. It was as though we had stepped back in time. We enjoyed staying in the historic district, steps away from a quiet beach and historic town full of shops and restaurants. As we relaxed on a front porch, breathed in the bayside air, and found happiness in our children's laughter, we found ourselves dreaming of having a home here. After weeks, we closed on a place in the district... After months, we made it into a quintessential vacation home; a home where you too can make memories with family, unwind and relax, and simply breathe.

Why they chose this property

Cape Breeze Retreat is a contributing home as per the National Register of Historic Places. The retreat offers the historic charm of architectural design features and the large front porch along with renovated interiors for your modern day comfort. Along with the charm, you will find everything to make your stay easy and welcoming. See our amenities for a complete list of offerings. Rooms are spacious and filled with beautiful, natural light.

What makes this property unique

Beach
Historic Downtown

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