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Modern Private Beach House
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cape Charles, VA
- Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve1 min walk
- Cape Charles Beach24 min drive
- Bay Creek Golf Club27 min drive
- Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)117 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2--downstairs sea-facing
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Modern Private Beach House
A sanctuary, an oasis, a one of a kind experience communing with nature while lounging in civilized splendor—all are apt descriptions of this New York architect designed beach house on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
Guests enjoy stunning waterfront views from a finished floor height of 36 feet. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is famous for its flat tidewaters, but this property is perched amongst unusual relic Sandhills, complete with pines, gum trees and vast sea and sunset vistas.
The space
In addition to having a view of its own private beach, this home is warm, modern, unpretentious and it just WORKS. One very generously sized great room with a barrel vault ceiling serves as the public space, while three bedrooms and a study await your presence in the more private two story section. Cook in the gourmet kitchen with a French stove and TWO dishwashers. Watch movies on the 66” television attached to a rolling media cart which can be moved and angled in any direction. Lounge on the deck overlooking the bay and enjoy unparalleled western views. In the evenings, skinny dip (I’m not sure this is legal but who would ever know?) in divine summer salt water temperatures at your private beach. Heaven!
Details—guests have access to the entire space minus a couple of owner’s closets.
There is a desk in the great room plus an office upstairs in the master area, perfect for remote working. The internet service is surprisingly fast and reliable.
The kitchen and cooking:
• If you like Nespresso products, bring some capsules for coffee to use in the Nespresso machine. Otherwise try the French press or drip coffeemaker, or enjoy the electric tea kettle.
• Some basic spices and oils are stocked and rosemary grows in the yard, but you’ll want to supplement with your favorites.
• The gas stove has both a gas and electric oven and five burners.
• The fridge/freezer is German - it produces adequate but not copious amounts of ice. If you love ice in all your drinks, it might be a good idea to bring a bag with you.
• As mentioned elsewhere, there are two dishwashers. Praise be to God.
• A Weber charcoal grill is available outside for grilling.
The bedrooms and baths:
• The master (king) bedroom contains an en-suite bath with a deep tub, mosaic floor, separate shower and WC, plus a large TV in front of the bed.
• The second (Queen) bedroom facing the water also has en suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo and marble mosaic floor and walls.
• The third (king) bedroom uses a full bath in the main hall outside the doorway. All bedrooms have ceiling fans.
Outside:
• Is an outdoor shower 👍🏽.
• There is a garden hose to use for washing sand off feet
• There are raccoon proof (so far) containers for trash
• Is where the charcoal grill lives.
• Because we are right on the bay and not on a creek, we rarely get jellyfish.
• Biting insects are also scarce.
• Wildlife abounds! Deer, foxes, woodpeckers, pelicans, and songbirds act like they’re on TV.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and its private beach down a clamshell path.
Guests enjoy stunning waterfront views from a finished floor height of 36 feet. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is famous for its flat tidewaters, but this property is perched amongst unusual relic Sandhills, complete with pines, gum trees and vast sea and sunset vistas.
The space
In addition to having a view of its own private beach, this home is warm, modern, unpretentious and it just WORKS. One very generously sized great room with a barrel vault ceiling serves as the public space, while three bedrooms and a study await your presence in the more private two story section. Cook in the gourmet kitchen with a French stove and TWO dishwashers. Watch movies on the 66” television attached to a rolling media cart which can be moved and angled in any direction. Lounge on the deck overlooking the bay and enjoy unparalleled western views. In the evenings, skinny dip (I’m not sure this is legal but who would ever know?) in divine summer salt water temperatures at your private beach. Heaven!
Details—guests have access to the entire space minus a couple of owner’s closets.
There is a desk in the great room plus an office upstairs in the master area, perfect for remote working. The internet service is surprisingly fast and reliable.
The kitchen and cooking:
• If you like Nespresso products, bring some capsules for coffee to use in the Nespresso machine. Otherwise try the French press or drip coffeemaker, or enjoy the electric tea kettle.
• Some basic spices and oils are stocked and rosemary grows in the yard, but you’ll want to supplement with your favorites.
• The gas stove has both a gas and electric oven and five burners.
• The fridge/freezer is German - it produces adequate but not copious amounts of ice. If you love ice in all your drinks, it might be a good idea to bring a bag with you.
• As mentioned elsewhere, there are two dishwashers. Praise be to God.
• A Weber charcoal grill is available outside for grilling.
The bedrooms and baths:
• The master (king) bedroom contains an en-suite bath with a deep tub, mosaic floor, separate shower and WC, plus a large TV in front of the bed.
• The second (Queen) bedroom facing the water also has en suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo and marble mosaic floor and walls.
• The third (king) bedroom uses a full bath in the main hall outside the doorway. All bedrooms have ceiling fans.
Outside:
• Is an outdoor shower 👍🏽.
• There is a garden hose to use for washing sand off feet
• There are raccoon proof (so far) containers for trash
• Is where the charcoal grill lives.
• Because we are right on the bay and not on a creek, we rarely get jellyfish.
• Biting insects are also scarce.
• Wildlife abounds! Deer, foxes, woodpeckers, pelicans, and songbirds act like they’re on TV.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and its private beach down a clamshell path.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There is a $350 fee per pet.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the area
Eastville
Located in Eastville, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve, while Barrier Island Museum and Barrier Islands Center are cultural highlights.
Cape Charles, VA
What's nearby
- Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Wilkins Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
- Dog Beach - 23 min drive - 22.1 km
- Cape Charles Beach - 24 min drive - 25.4 km
- Bay Creek Golf Club - 27 min drive - 26.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hardee's - 14 min drive
- McDonald's - 15 min drive
- Small’s Smokehouse - 15 min drive
- The Shanty - 20 min drive
- The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by sara

I am a serial entrepreneur who splits time between the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Berkeley, California. See mosaic studio NewRavenna.com (founder) and LocalScoop.com (founder). After I sold New Ravenna I began to spend a fair bit of time on the west coast where my kids live and now I get the best of both worlds-- the serenity of this home, and the stimulation of the Bay area.
Why they chose this property
I commissioned this house about 13 years ago-- it was a huge and challenging project! Building a house on a sand dune seemed like a Biblical "don't" many times during the construction process, but it turned into a wonderful modern oasis in the woods facing a beach. Over the years, I've enjoyed furnishing it with many items dragged back from far-flung places.
What makes this property unique
The kitchen is fabulous, it's really a cook's house. The views are phenomenal. It's a perfect place for a corporate retreat or family vacation. The beach is fairly calm so it's great for kids. The close-by town of Cape Charles seems like Mayberry with a harbor. It's super quaint and adorable.
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