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your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

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 sunsets and sandbars
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Overview of your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Cape Charles, VA
  • AirportNewport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

4th bedroom

1 Queen Bed

bayside bedroom

1 King Bed

kids room

3 Single Beds

master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

first floor

Toilet · Shower only

jack and jill bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

master

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

Lose yourself in the quiescence of Sunset Dunes. Your own private beach only 80 steps from the house. Perched atop an ancient dune and nestled at the fringe of our 40 acre forest that fronts on the Chesapeake and favored with water reflective sunsets and moonsets alike. With only an short stroll down a gently winding shell path to your private beach where you can sink your feet into the sand and get right into vacation mode. Kinda like having a TV remote to just change the channel. Positioned in the middle of a resplendent stretch of dunes unlike anywhere else on the Delmarva Peninsula. Wildlife (bald eagles, osprey, dolphins and loads of other wildlife), nature's beauty is everywhere you look, fossils, artifacts, antiques and treasures abound like nowhere else you’ve been before. Sunset Dune's location is also well outside any of the light pollution range so you get a night sky black enough where you can actually see the edge of the milky way.

Cape Charles has a plethora of new eateries, a brewery, a distillery and a wide variety of food options. There is also a great fishing pier and two harbors to enjoy. fishing Charters, sight seeing cruises, kayaking tours, paddle boarding, horseback riding are all right nearby. There are also a number of nature preserves/parks to explore, most are waterfront and many rich with history.
You can immerse yourself in beach sounds or tune into the 70” television with various streaming services or turn on Alexa and set the mood you want with one of the many available songs, music genres or games. Part of a historic mecca and home of the first settler in US History, Thomas Savage. Sunset Dunes is part of 10,000 acres gifted to Thomas by a local Indian Chief known as the “Laughing King”. Sunset Dunes is Richly appointed with original, commissioned sculptures, art and artifacts.
The kitchen is rich with Kosmos Granite from when the earth was formed as well as used throughout the house and highlighted on the fully custom 8 top dining room table and 6 top kitchen peninsula. A full chef’s kitchen with all the tools to cook a full holiday dinner. The brilliant kitchen backsplash of Raku tiles are all handmade and flash a beautiful and brilliant changing, rainbow of luminescent color across the entire wall. The home is designed with an eye towards simplicity and ease of movement throughout.
Sink into one of several outdoor seating areas and take in the sun while looking across the vista at the twin channels of Baltimore and Hampton Roads as the transoceanic vessels and cruise ships peacefully fade into.......then......out of view. Or walk the 90 seconds south on the beach to the 300 acre Savage Neck Dunes Nature Preserve with rolling dunes and studded with nature trails.
Extraordinary, open floor plan, 4 bedroom 3 bath home on Chesapeake Bay(with optional 5th bedroom garage apartment with kitchenette – at a supplement). approximately 3500 sq. ft . One kids bedroom with three single beds, two rooms each having high quality king foam mattress, 4th bedroom with one high quality foam queen mattress. Maximum number of guests is 9 for the house + two additional for the garage apartment if rented.
The backyard oasis is Bayside with a full length patio that has a section of screened porch, grilling area and VERY private outdoor sunning area. Cherry Kitchen cabinetry extends into pantry/laundry. New appliances with wolf cook top, induction oven and large peninsula for your devices. Fire TV, hulu, Netflix, youtube, amazon prime, google cast and more. TVs in great room, MBR and garage apt.

Property manager

john barney (JB)

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
must review and approved house manual/rules document within one week of booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

North America

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Cape Charles, VA

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • The Shanty - 20 min drive
  • Yuk Yuk & Joes - 10 min drive
  • Cape Charles Brewing Company - 17 min drive
  • Hardee's - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve, Barrier Island Museum and Barrier Islands Center. Eyre Hall and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
This place is beautiful John was wonderful to work with we had a blast Thanks again John
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Eastern Shore Spot
We really really liked the location, the private beach access. The house was totally clean, very nicely decorated. Ideal distance from grocery store and the town with restaurants and shopping. I was there with my several kids aged 8-18, and I would consider it maybe not the best place for kids under 16 just because kids are prone to have too much indoor energy to feel totally comfortable around nice but breakable decor. My communication with the owner suggests he would probably concur with that assessment. Overall we definitely enjoyed our time there. A favorite vacation for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

william t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sunset dunes
beautiful,peaceful.we did'nt want to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
What an awesome property!!!! Best experience I have had in 5 years! Host are wonderful to work with. Highly recommend this property for special occasions and exceptional quality and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Unforgettable Experience
We've had a truly wonderful vacation at Sunset Dunes! Unbelievable that we were also fortunate to have perfect autumn weather the entire stay, too, offering us many opportunities to walk on the beach and delight in gorgeous morning sunrises and stunning sunsets. Unforgettable. We were very much spoiled by the easy access to the beach and savored the shore breezes coming off the Chesapeake Bay as well as the expansiveness of your beautiful house!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by john barney (JB)

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I bought this as my forever home and 6 years in the wife decides she wants to go back to living in a city. so it is now a rental that we enjoy when possible.

Why they chose this property

seclusion, private beach, sunsets over the water, abundant nature and wildlife all make this place suitable for total relaxation. Everyday is a treasure hunt because the place and the adjacent beaches are rife with artifacts, fossils, antiques + all the usual benefits of a beach except this one comes with super low....almost non-existent human traffic. Nicely appointed with custom furniture and original art.

What makes this property unique

private beach, private sunning area at the house. fully equipped gourmet kitchen with all the tools. newly renovated master bath and 4th bedroom added to use in the house. Suitable for cooking a full holiday meal. super privacy and adjacent right next to Savage Neck Dunes Nature preserve area with hundreds of acres of beachfront and wooded dunes with beautiful nature trails. outdoor dining area, screened porch only one other residence within a mile and then all nature preserve. Eagles, Ospreys, Owl's and other raptors abound. all the other usual wildlife that comes with being surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods. house is situated on 70 acres of owned wooded property. Custom high end touches and custom work throughout the house with unique nautical and wild life art.

Languages:

English
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