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Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach

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A storefront with a sign reading "Gull Hammock Gourmet Market," featuring a brick facade, white railings, and outdoor seating with chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances is visible in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A golf course with bunkers and a water body, surrounded by trees and a view of the ocean.
A rental sign listing items like condos, suites, golf carts, bicycles, paddle boards, and kayaks.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chesapeake Bay
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach

Beach, beach, beach! Many local shops, cafes, and restaurants that can be easily strolled to in this cozy historic beach town. Reserve now to take advantage of our beautiful fall weather, uncrowded beaches and fresh seafood. This lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo, "Beach Retreat" is in the heart of the quaint Cape Charles Historic Area on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, only one block from the beach, "Beach Retreat" is a cozy, yet spacious second story two bedroom unit that requires steps to access. This unit has a charming beachy theme and is located in a historic brick building on Mason Avenue, the town’s historic thoroughfare, perfect for great people watching and access to all of the boutiques, restaurants and shops. In June 2012, Cape Charles was named “One of the Best Little Beach Towns” by Southern Living Magazine. "Beach Retreat" is only about a block from that beautiful Cape Charles town beach. This is the perfect vacation rental for a romantic or adventure filled getaway--any time of the year! It’s outfitted with very comfortable furniture and includes a dining room with seating for four. The 1st bedroom offers a high-end king-sized mattress and the 2nd bedroom offers a comfortable twin mattress. Full kitchen including dishwasher, built-in microwave and ceramic top stove. Sliding doors from both the living room and bedroom lead out to the spacious veranda. Be sure to check out all of the amenities for this lovely 2 bedroom apartment! Enjoy a cup of morning joe out on the veranda with panoramic views of the Cape Charles harbor or walk a short block to the delightfully delicious Cape Charles Coffee House for breakfast or lunch. So, if you are looking for a snug nest for a simple and relaxing vacation, "Beach Retreat" is truly a great choice!

Ask us about our special Golf Packages at Bay Creek Golf Resort to play on the amazing Nicklaus & Palmer golf courses!

Licensed Virginia Real Estate Agents have a financial interest in this rental property.

Blue Heron Vacation Rentals is a local, family-owned real estate firm specializing in vacation rentals in the Cape Charles, VA Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Blue Heron Vacation Rentals does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, elderliness, familial status or disability. Blue Heron Vacation Rentals affirms its policy of equal housing rental opportunities pursuant to state and federal fair housing laws.

Information herein is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors & omissions, may contain approximations and is not warranted. Availability and prices are subject to change. Blue Heron Vacation Rentals represents the Landlord of this property and is

Licensed in Virginia.

Please note that the Landlord is a licensed Virginia real estate broker.

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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

Important information

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Property # 2599675vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Cape Charles

Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, is home to this condo. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Chesapeake Bay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coach House Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach?

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach on 22 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,710, 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 Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach, beach, in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt. 1 Block from beach located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles Harbor and Central Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to shops, and restaurants. Beach was very relaxing. Well stocked kitchen. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in a great location! Parking was simple and the beach was just a short walk. The deck on the back was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at this property! It was just the right size for me, my husband, and our 2 year old. It was a clean and well-maintained. There was a short walk to the beach in one direction and local shops and restaurants in the other. The host was very easy to talk to and super helpful. Checking and out was easy. We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine place to stay, wouldn’t recommend for someone with a toddler. It was clean and cozy, but the back deck was missing some railing posts and had steep stairs. Just hard to babyproof!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great visit. Apartment is in a great location, is very quiet, and is very well stocked. It has everything you might need. Decorations make it a very inviting place. Recommendations for improvement: (1) switch out twin bed for a full size bed in second bedroom, (2) add some night lights, (3) fix bathtub support issue. Feels like tub is going to break.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host. Really cute apartment and comfortable bed. Just needs a floor lamp between sofa and chair because the ceiling light is so bright and the remote to lower the light wasn’t working. It was decorated SO cute and we really enjoyed the private outdoor deck! Everything we needed was provided and it was great to be able to walk to all the shops and still be only a couple blocks from the beach. Couldn’t have been a better location!! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for what we wanted. Everyone was friendly. The gentleman in the office gave us some ideas of what to do…nature hikes, restaurants etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location . Very convient to most of Cape Charles. Would stay here again..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location! Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

Great stay, super easy! Perfect for our beach trip. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

Location made getting around a breeze. We have stayed in Cape Charles several times and you can't beat being on the main drag and so close to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This place is perfect. Very clean and the location was absolutely perfect. Close to the beach and close to every shop and restaurant in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This apartment was perfect for our trip! It was clean and comfortable, and easy walking distance to anywhere we wanted to go. The kitchen is small but well equipped, and the beds were extremely comfortable. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location!

Everything was perfect for our long weekend stay. The location to the beach, restaurants, and stores was great. The place was spacious and had everything we needed. Beds and furniture were comfortable. We loved the openness of the living area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Getaway

We had a wonderful three days at Cape Charles. The property was spacious, very clean and perfectly located. It's a great town to walk and we had especially nice weather, so we enjoyed sunsets each evening. It was the perfect getaway for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

RELAXING VACATION

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE LOVED OUR CONDO. VERY UPDATED AND GREAT LOCATION.JUST ENOUGH STORES, RESTAURANTS AND THINGS TO DO.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

Clean, spacious, close to beach. Nice quiet little town. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! We loved our stay. The apartment was great for us with a small child. Convenient to everything. I took one star off for cleanliness. There was sand on the toilet seat and a dirty bowl on the floor upon arrival. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late summer stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, perfect for our little family of 3. Ideal location on the main thoroughfare; steps from the beach, ice cream (goals for our 2yr old), and shopping (for mom). The apartment was well appointed, very clean… we had a great time and are already looking forward to our next trip to the ES.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful location for our first visit! Comfortable and clean. The only problem we had was connecting to the WiFi. Had to go to library to download books on my Kindle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cape Charles charm

It was a wonderful apt with a great location to walk to everything. Shop owners were all super friendly! Our only disappointment was that the beach was actually closed the first 2 days for “reconstruction “ and the main reason we chose there was to walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

It was just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, tidy apartment in the heart of Cape Charles

We stayed at this awesome property for a 4-day getaway, it was perfect for our family of 3. Walking distance to all of Cape Charles Main Street shops, as well as the beach and fishing pier. The apartment was amazingly spacious and clean, the kitchen fabulously well stocked, we really could not have asked for more. Would love to stay again on our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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