Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat

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A front door with a welcome wreath, two potted plants, and a patterned rug.
A staircase with wooden steps and white balusters, two cream-colored armchairs with patterned cushions, a small table with a lamp, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A living room with two brown sofas, a small coffee table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted above it.
A green wall with a sign reading "Key Lime Cottage" and a door with a wreath.
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a blue wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chesapeake Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Common Spaces

+3
3 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Cape Charles

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Kiptopeke State Park, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ajs Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime Cottage - Your Beachside Retreat located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing week! Key Lime Cottage was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Disappointed we only had two days - would enjoy staying her during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay at the Key Lime Cottage. Plenty of space, clean, easy check in, great communication, and loved the use of the golf cart!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Key Lime Cottage is a lovely charming well stocked home. Great choice of colors and decor. Just steps from a beautiful beach, park and historic downtown. The golf cart was a plus. Overall it’s a wonderful stay for a family get away. The owners thought of everything one might need. We loved the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay and great location!

Nice house only a couple blocks from the beach and main restaurant area! Family and I enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
It was a pleasure having you, your family and friends in our home and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you for the kind words and I’m so happy that you had a wonderful stay at Key lime cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cape Charles property

Great property, wonderful location close to the beach, shops, restaurants. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

Well appointed house, sweet details, clean and clutter free. Enjoyed our stay with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun!

We had a fabulous visit with family in Cape Charles @ Keylime Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Title: A Perfect Stay Courtesy of Perfect Guests! We had the pleasure of hosting Dirk, his friends, and family at Key Lime Cottage and couldn't be happier with the experience. Right from the start, communication was smooth and easy, which is always a great indicator. As Virginia Tech fans, they brought an infectious enthusiasm for sports and life in general. They treated our place like their own, following all the house rules and leaving it impeccably clean. Needless to say, Dirk and his crew are welcome back any time. If you have the chance to host them, consider yourself lucky! Go Hokies!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed by all

The property was just as advertised and met our needs and expectations perfectly. The electric golf cart was a fun bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cape Charles Experience

We loved the Key Lime Cottage. It had everything we needed, kayaks, golf cart, bikes! Excellent location- close to beach, central park (pickle ball court, soccer fields, and playground) and "downtown" CC which has restaurants, shops, distillery, etc. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

Keylime Cottage was exactly as advertised. It was close to the beach with all the necessary amenities without all the packing. Adam was an excellent host and we will rent/recommend the property again! Cape Charles is the perfect get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
We were so happy to host them they were wonderful guests and looking forward to hosting them again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best

Great communication from owner, very clean home, one of the best experiences with renting home in Cape Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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