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Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Cape Charles Beach

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Welcome to Key Lime Cottage Circa 1926 204 Madison Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Great front porch to relax
Living area
Room
Coffee maker that does both k-cup and drip coffee

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
  • Place, Cape Charles Harbor
  • Place, Bay Creek Golf Club
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat

Welcome to Key Lime Cottage, a fully renovated 1926 gem located just blocks from Cape Charles beach, Central Park, and downtown. Your stay includes a complimentary golf cart for breezy exploration! We've lovingly restored this classic four-square home to combine historic charm with modern comfort. Sun-drenched rooms await, featuring a convenient powder room on the main floor and two full bathrooms upstairs—one with a soaking tub.

Gather around a large dining table that seats 12 for family feasts, with an additional kids' table. Relax on sofas in a living room adorned with an eclectic book collection. Step outside to find ample seating on a spacious front porch equipped with ceiling fans for those warm days. The back deck offers a grill and dining setup, along with an outdoor shower for post-beach rinses.

Sleep soundly in one of four inviting bedrooms. Choose from three rooms with queen beds outfitted with premium mattresses, or opt for a 'kids’ room' featuring a bunk bed and twin trundle, sleeping up to five little ones or two adults. And for outdoor adventure? Two kayaks and three bikes are yours to enjoy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Cape Charles

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Cottage: Your Cape Charles Beachside Retreat located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Short Stay Away

The host was incredibly responsive and helpful! The house met all of our needs and was the perfect distance to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Key Lime cottage. The house was really nice with good indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen was stocked well for the small amount of cooking we did. Location is fantastic. As a bonus we watched a small family of House Finches who had nested in the front door wreath.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol T.

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

Keylime cottage

Great place to stay. Very clean and perfect size for three to four couples
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

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

Great house

Awesome location and comfortable house with everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amber S.

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

Good trip

This was our second time staying here. We enjoy the proximity to the beach, the fenced backyard, and the golf cart. We were bummed the golf cart broke down during our stay and were unable to use it our final day. Host was quick with communication. House is stocked with paper products, soap, and cooking supplies. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

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

Excellent week at Key Lime Cottage

The house is in a terrific location. The included cart is handy and the kayaks are a nice addition, although we did not use them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Fabulous week

We had a fabulous family week at Key Lime Cottage and even a tropical storm going through didn’t bother our stay. The house had everything we needed and we could even charge our EV. This was our favorite house we have stayed at in Cape Charles and the hosts were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

The Lime Cottage is the Best!

We had the most wonderful weekend at the Lime Cottage with our friends and their kids! Just a few blocks from the beach, it was so easy to walk down in the morning. The house was clean and well stocked, and we couldn’t have been happier!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Wonderful experience

This house has a very wonderful floor plan for a group of nine. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the front porch. The golf cart was a major plus as well as the ability to check-in early. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana D.

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

Charming House

We had a short stay in Cape Charles and booked The Key Lime Cottage. It was spacious and great proximity to the park, bay and downtown. Adam was an amazing host and gave us numerous recommendations for places to eat during our stay. Check in and check out were seamless. Adam was very responsive to any questions and checked in with us to make sure everything was up to par. I would definitely recommend booking the Key Lime Cottage for your stay in Cape Charles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Quiet beach getaway

This was our third trip to Cape Charles and hands down the best property we have booked there. We chose this over other rentals because of: fenced yard, golf cart, proximity to the beach. Cape Charles is a very walkable town, but if you are lugging beach equipment, kids and/or pets, having a golf cart makes life so much easier. This house is also well stocked: bath/shower supplies, towels (oh the towels!), soap, detergent, pots/pans, etc. Just bring clothes and food - they have everything else. The front porch was great for relaxing in between beach time. Outdoor shower (with warm water) was perfect for washing off our sandy feet. Really no negatives to speak of, except that we couldn't stay longer! Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

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

Newest Members of Key Lime Cottage Fanclub

Loved everything about our week-long stay at Key Lime Cottage. Lovely, comfortable and clean home accommodated our family of 7. Wonderful large dining table was perfect for gathering around and for art projects. Streamed movies in the comfy living room. All the beds were very comfortable, and our teens loved the bunk bed room! Enjoyed the front porch and little enclosed back room that opened to the back deck…nice little space for reading, resting, playing guitar. We toured town with the golf cart, kayaked, wandered the beach, relaxed, stayed in and cooked more than going out because we just enjoyed being there! We also enjoyed horseback riding along Cherrystone Creek, farmland and woods with Esperanza Riding Co, visiting the Kiptopeke Wildlife Refuge, and seeing wild ponies at Assateague Island. Many thanks to Adam who was so helpful and communicative. We hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Great rental

Great house in a great location. We enjoyed our short stay in Cape Charles. The house is walking distance to the beach and the shops. Spacious inside and nicely decorated. We will definitely rent again. The only thing I would want others to know is that there are not any extras that you sometimes find in other rentals like cooking oil or pam spray in the kitchen, sugar, spices etc. If you bring something to cook you need to bring everything you’ll need for it. There is also no shampoo or conditioner or anything like that although every bathroom did have liquid hand soap. These are by no means deal breakers but just something to know. My husband and I both forgot shampoo but it was a quick trip to the nearby pharmacy to get a trial size. We will definitely rent here again but be super sure we have everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Blaire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was a great location and a good house to have our family vacation in. Unfortunately there were a lot of fruit flies (we were warned but I still didn’t expect that many) and the backyard/deck needs some attention. We hosed down the golf cart to be able to drive it but the exterior would benefit from a power wash. Loved all the towels and the fact there were 5 beach chairs. Overall well stocked but we did have to buy paper towels and hand soap which I didn’t expect. The fence was secure for our dog and the keyless entry was nice. Distance from the beach was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key Lime Cottage was fantastic! Close to the beach, the park, and shops. The house was cozy enough for all of us to eat dinner and watch TV together, and big enough for everyone to have their own rooms. The neighborhood is beautiful, and the neighbors were lovely! Cape Charles is beautiful and we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home in a great location and we would love to return! Clean, comfortable, bright and charming!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great back yard and nice spacious house. Golf cart didn’t charge quite right which made me nervous it would break down but it ended up lasting through our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

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

Excellent House

The property was amazing! Super close to the beach, an easy walk to shops and food. The house was wonderful and well stocked for several families to get together and relax. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Weekend Getaway

We visited Cape Charles for a long weekend, and we could not have been happier with our stay at Key Lime Cottage. The home is in a great location - could not be more convenient for walking to the beach and the shops/restaurants. It was beautifully decorated and VERY clean. We wouldn’t change a thing. The owners have done a wonderful job in making their home an inviting and stress-free place to stay for a visit to Cape Charles. We plan on returning in the fall, and we can’t wait!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann N.

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

Keylime Gem

Beautiful home. Such a relaxing mini vacation. So close to everything. 2 blocks from the beach.Loved having a golf cart to get around. We will definitely be coming back. The owners are so accommodating.Thanks again Melissa and Adam.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Cold April weekend

We had a restful cozy long weekend and enjoyed every local restaurant in town. By Sunday afternoon the weather warmed up enough to enjoy the green golf cart and we had everything we needed for a happy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

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

Perfection!

The house was well equipped and welcoming. We loved the neighborhood as it was very pretty and less than two blocks from the beach. The owner provided a go cart, bikes, kayaks, and much more. Our family loved it. When we got home our two year old cried saying “I want to go back to the green house.”
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

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

Week at Cape Charles

This was our fourth time to Cape Charles, but our first time at Key Lime. The house was great. The location was so close to the beach and having the golf cart to get to town was the best. We brought our 3 children with us and the house had so much to entertain them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Wonderful Time at the Key Lime Cottage!

From the moment we booked the Key Lime Cottage to the moment we left to head home our experience was outstanding! The home is beautiful and full of character and in an absolutely optimal location (1 1/2 block from beach, 1/2 block from park, and 3-4 blocks from Mason Ave). All the perks (kayaks, bikes, beach chairs, and other beach accessories), especially the golf cart really made our stay comfortable. The house was very clean and supplied with more than enough linens and pillows. We especially loved the large dining table that comfortable fit our whole family and how it was open to the living room. The air conditioning was amazing and made the home such a relief from the heat. We were also pleasantly surprised by how many outlets there were especially considering the home was about 100 years old! The front porch was huge with plenty of seating, such a nice way to end each evening. Adam was great with communication through booking and our stay and even let us know that we could check in early. Cape Charles is a truly a gem for many reasons and the Key Lime Cottage is amongst those!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Great House, Great Location

From the time we booked Key Lime Cottage until the time we checked out, everything went extremely smooth. The home is welcoming and a quick walk or golf cart ride to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The house is well furnished inside and includes many necessary beach items. Everyone enjoyed the stay at Cape Charles!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Adam & Melissa Charney

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We currently live full time in Cape Charles, 7 years now, and love it. We have been coming to Cape Charles since our son was 6 months old and he is now 26. We are so excited to host you in our home and welcome you to Cape Charles if this is your first visit of many!

Why they chose this property

This property is just a block and a half from the beach. You are walking distance to downtown and many restaurants(Kellys, The Shanty, AJ's (the newest in CC), DeadRise Pies, Hook at Harveys, Cravings, Coastal Baking Co., Ambrogia Caffe & more), & shopping. We offer 1 golf cart, 3 bikes, 2 kayaks, many beach chairs, and umbrellas. Everything you need for a wonderful stay in Cape Charles!!!

What makes this property unique

We include a golf cart with your stay additional contract is required.

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