A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Cape Charles Beach
Sleeps 12•5 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Cape Charles, VA
Central Park
Place, Central Park
3 min walk
Cape Charles Beach
Place, Cape Charles Beach
5 min walk
Oyster Farm Marina
Place, Oyster Farm Marina
17 min walk
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
69 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
4 Single Beds
4 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Bathroom 6
Toilet
Bathroom 7
Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!
Less than a block from the Cape Charles beach, “Sea Gate” is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom (4 full & 3 1/2) spacious home that sleeps 12. Guests can enjoy the salt breezes while lounging on the home’s beautiful front porch in comfy rockers or enjoy the side patio while having lunch at the picnic table. When stepping into “Sea Gate,” you will be greeted by both the ambiance of historic Cape Charles and by an architecturally-unique home, beautifully decorated, furnished and equipped as a comfortable modern home. About the first floor: Entrance into the home is into a large foyer with a grand piano. Off the foyer to the left is the living room which is well-furnished and includes comfortable, theater-style seating (built-in recliners). A living room door opens to a light-filled, glassed-in Florida room, with a spiral staircase leading to an upper-level sun porch/sitting room. Just off the living room is a powder room and the well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast nook and a desk. The kitchen was remodeled in 2021 with new appliances! Off the foyer to the right is a beautiful dining room with a dining room table which accommodates eight. The dining room opens to another lovely glassed-in porch with tables accommodating ten. About the second floor: The second floor has four bedrooms furnished with Queen beds, TVs and desks. Two of these bedrooms have their own full bath with a shower. The other two bedrooms have a half bath and access to a hallway full bath with a bathtub/shower. About the third floor: The third floor has a large children’s room (and game room). This space is fully equipped with many games and game tables, including arcade games & a foosball table. It’s highly entertaining & will keep the kids busy while the parents relax! This room includes alcoves, a sofa, beds that will sleep four, and a full bathroom with a shower. Location: Not only is “Sea Gate” a wonderful home for a relaxing and enjoying a memorable vacation, but it also offers one of the best locations in Cape Charles for vacationers because they can easily walk to the beach and boardwalk as well as the to the fishing pier to enjoy the scenery or fish and crab day or night. “Sea Gate’s” location is also within easy walking-biking-golf carting distance of many amenities, including the quaint boutiques for shopping, yummy restaurants, bakeries & specialty shops, miniature golf and so much more to make your vacation a memorable one.
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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 holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach.
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Small’s Smokehouse - 5 min drive
Hardee's - 6 min drive
The Shanty - 12 min walk
Top China - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sea Gate: 1 block to beach, rec room?
As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Gate: 1 block to beach, rec room on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$3,304, 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 Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! located?
Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent location so close to the beach. Our family of 9 adults and 3 children had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous old home. Our family loved the huge front porch and that every bedroom had its own bathroom. I highly recommend this beach house!
This was our second time staying here. Loved the space, the town, everything.
Matt D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Allie H.
16 July 2026
Needs Attention/Cleaning
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our third summer renting through Blue Heron, and while we've had positive experiences in the past, we were disappointed with this particular property. Cape Charles homes are older, and that's the charm of staying in the area, but the cleanliness of the house fell well below expectations.The home is in need of a thorough deep clean. There was noticeable dust, the floors and carpets needed vacuuming, and the overall condition made it difficult to feel comfortable. The house is also filled with a significant amount of decorative items and oversized furniture, making several of the rooms feel cluttered and less functional than they could be.Families with young children should also know that we didn't find the home especially kid-friendly due to the layout and abundance of fragile décor. The upstairs bonus room/kids room has wood floors that are splintering and unsafe for little bare feet.The outdoor shower hose off area created a mud pit and attracted mosquitos, making it impossible to clean off after the beach. The kids were dirtier with mud than sand!The location is excellent—an easy walk to both the beach and town. We also appreciated that each bedroom had its own private toilet, even though the bathrooms themselves were quite small(and dingy).Unfortunately, the condition of the home put a damper on what should have been a relaxing vacation. With a deep cleaning, decluttering, and some updates, this property could be much more enjoyable. As it stands, we would not choose to stay here again or recommend it to others.Property managers were lovely to work with and I'll note that we did not bring up our issues to them during our stay.
Allie H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne M.
16 June 2025
Perfect spot for a multi-generational trip
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:
The house was the ideal location for our group of 10 including 2 grandparents and 2 families of four with kids aged 10-13. We loved that everyone had their own space and the proximity to the beach and Main street was ideal! Would definitely rent again.
Stunning, spacious property -- excellent for groups with great rooms and bathrooms for all.
This is such an amazing home! So many charming rooms, and so much space for a group of adults to stay together, while also having plenty of space to themselves. It is short, delightful walk to the beach and also to the main street, which is filled with delightful shops. The host is a great communicator. This will likely become an annual outing for us.
The house was perfect, even better than what was shown online. Kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook anything! Kids loved their attic getaway from the adults in the house! We had our pets with us and the fenced backyard was perfect! A quick walk to beach and town all added up to a great family vacation! Thank you so much!!!
Property had a great location and was clean. We loved the proximity to the beach, the kids loved the third floor. Queen beds on second floor could use better mattresses and or bed frames as they were wobbly and not real comfortable. Shower heads were a bit low for the adults. We enjoyed our stay though and would come back to this house again.
Cheryl R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne H.
14 July 2023
Seagate 2023
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:
This is our 5th year at Seagate! The home is charming, and filled with all the amenities that you could ask for. The location is also perfect as it’s close to the beach and close to the downtown area. We’re looking forward to our visit next year!
Yvonne H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
8 Oct 2024
Charming Stay
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:
Blue Heron did a great job.
Karen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Katherine H.
15 Aug 2024
Great place for small families
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Let me preface this by saying we had a great time at Sea Gate. The house is quirky and charming in old house fashion, BUT it is not large family friendly. Our group of 8 found only one spot where we all could gather -- around the dining room table. Also, need to change promotional pix: Sleep couch not there, and much of the furniture is different. A few changes -- get rid of unusable grand piano and organ and replace with comfy chairs!
Katherine H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jennifer S.
12 Aug 2024
Wonderful Stay in Cool House in Cape Charles!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay here! Location was perfect, super close to beach as well as shops on the main street. We appreciated all the beautiful furnishings, and the well-appointed kitchen that had everything you could possibly need. We also loved the enclosed backyard for our dog and all the little nooks and crannies where people could hang out.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
This lovely home was perfect for family stay to attend a wedding in Cape Charles. Perfect location. Lovely furnishings and great bathrooms for adults and great “attic” room with 4 big twin beds and games games games for kids! Was great!
bonnie y.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna J.
28 Sept 2023
Great Family Time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was conviently close to beach and shopping. Stormy weather hampered us but did not stop us. The rental staff was super and we would recommend them- specfically Doug and Summer. The area is relaxing.
Anna J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maryellen G.
21 June 2022
Perfect vacation home
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:
We loved our stay at SeaGate. The house had everything you wanted and great location, short walk to the beach and into town. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. There were even beach towels and chairs available, which we didn't know, as it was not mentioned in the description.
Maryellen G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laszlo S.
20 Apr 2022
Wonderful Sea Gate Easter vacation
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time in Sea Gate. The location is perfect, the house is well equipped with anything one needs in a beach house, from kitchen utensils to beach chairs or games. The kids really enjoyed their own floor.
We have just fallen in love with the quiet of this small town in the winter. This house had personality which we loved and was perfect for a family of dog lovers.
The best location. A great house, great space. Comfortable living room and furniture. Cute kitchen and well stocked. Nice outdoor space too. Love that all the bedrooms have their own bathrooms.
The house is an older Victorian (c 1912), and it was an absolute delight to stay there and explore the house. There are tons of rooms and spaces, multiple indoor and outdoorporches to sit, talk, read, and relax. The house was exceptionally well stocked with more beach chairs and accessories than we could possibly need, any cooking gadget and spice you could think of, movies, games, books, etc. There were 2 refridgerators, with more than enough space for us. Neighborhood is perfect - many similar 100+ year old Victorians, which were all gorgeous and well maintained. Location was likewise perfect - literally one block to the beach. We were also a 1 minute walk to Mason Street, which has a multitude of fantastic little shops, restaurants, galleries, bakeries, etc. We couldn't have been happier with the house and would definitely come back in the future
Joseph C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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