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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

2 Queen Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

First floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Half bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

About this property

Belle is a cute cottage blocks from shops, bay, cafes

Spend your days at Belle of the Bay!
Belle is a cute cottage located within walking distance to breakfast cafes, shops, and restaurants. Just blocks from the beautiful Chesapeake Bay in the historic district of Cape Charles.
Guests will enjoy 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a large backyard perfect for entertaining.
Home sleeps 11.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all used towels on the bathroom floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3265007vb
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

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.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belle is a cute cottage blocks from shops, bay, cafes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Belle is a cute cottage blocks from shops, bay, cafes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belle is a cute cottage blocks from shops, bay, cafes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Belle is a cute cottage blocks from shops, bay, cafes located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center, Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, good location, big kitchen and back yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great home, near everything

We had a great trip to Cape Charles. The home was a great size and the location was perfect. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lily was amazing and the house was perfect! My family and I will be renting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, Lily was super responsive and helpful. Very comfortable for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Loved, loved, loved this property. Amazing house, and amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home close to shops. Multiple living spaces and huge kitchen are a big plus. Parking for two cars right in front of the home was easy and convenient. Excellent and quick communication with host. Would love to stay here on our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben I.

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

Great place to stay!

The house was awesome! Perfect for the 3 couples and 3 toddlers. Walking distance to the restaurants, shops and beach. Definitely will be booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Fishing trip

Beautiful property. Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Family Vacation

The house was great! Very cute. The house was well furnished and clean. Definitely would stay again. The town was very nice. The beach was very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Just what we needed

We had the best time in Cape Charles and at the Belle! We would stay here again in a heartbeat! The host was so quick to respond to my messages and was able to reschedule my trip with ease!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M N.

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

Fantastic!

We had such a wonderful stay at Belle! The property is lovely, perfectly situated, and just a delight in every way. We wished we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Weekend getaway with friends

It’s a lovely home in a great location within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach. We really enjoyed our stay! The host was great. She was informative and quickly responded to communications.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Our favorite so far

We stay in Cape Charles about twice a year and this has been our favorite place so far, we will definitely boon again for next year. The beautiful backyard and extra living space were our favorite part
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Perfect location, perfect house

The house was great. The proximity to the town was perfect. Everything needed for a day at the beach was provided. We could not have asked for a better place to stay! Thank you again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Charles is a great family oriented getaway! This property was great as well. The owner was very responsive. The house was super clean. We had no parking issues (as others have commented on) as we golf carted our entire stay. The only negative was the blinds in the bedrooms do not keep the outside lights out. We’ve stayed at numerous properties in Cape Charles and this one ranks near the top. Just know going in that these are historic homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Great property

Parking was difficult. Other than that a great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Perfection!

Such an adorable house with a great location! Safe and friendly this house has all you need with the 1800's charm to go with it. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. Walk to shops or golf cart to the beach. Lily was SO responsive and helpful with anything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Great week in Cape Charles!

We had a great time in Cape Charles. The house was clean, well stocked kitchen and the beds were comfortable. The boys loved the back yard aka "the pitch" for nightly soccer games. Thanks Lilly for being so responsive to any questions we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide P.

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

Family getaway

Belle of the Bay was an amazing property. The home was extremely clean The beds were comfy, plenty of space and well equipped kitchen. The beach chairs were so convenient. We enjoyed porch sitting, preparing meals in the spacious kitchen and dinners in the back yard. Lilly was prompt with responding to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

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

Cute bay house!

We really enjoyed our stay at Belle of the bay! The only thing we had any problem with was parking. We had several times where people parked in front of our house and left us without parking. We had 9 people and there was plenty of room for everyone! We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Great family home!

This was a great home for us. We had four generations and the layout was perfect. It even has a bedroom on the first floor. The beds were comfy and plenty of towels. Lily is a great host and responds almost immediately. Not close to the water but close to the park and all the shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V D.

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

Breathtaking

Belle By the Bay was perfect! It was just what I needed. It's so quaint & quiet. You have everything you'll need in one location. Amazing!! Definitely will return in the future. Thank you! ❤
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Great location and comfortable house!

Our 6th time in Cape Charles and we still love it so much. This house is only a block in from the main street so it was super convenient for my teenagers who love walking around downtown after a long day at the beach. The beach itself is a half mile from the house, but rent a golf cart and you'll be all set. The house was clean, uncluttered (amen) and worked great for our fanily of 5. One side note: bring a hair dryer! Most of the VRBOs in which I have stayed had hair dryers so I didnt bring one and should have. My fault, but just wanted to let future renters know so you will be more prepared than me. 😀 Thanks so much, Lily! We appreciate you letting us stay at your lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

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

Family Vacation

This was our first time vacationing in Cape Charles and Belle of the Bay was a great place to stay, and perfect for what we needed. In total, we had 4 adults with 5 small children. You can walk to the beach and shops from the house but I'd recommend renting a golf cart, especially if you have young kids (beach is a little too far to walk to with little ones in tow, and all the stuff that comes with them). The cart made it super easy to get up and go! The amenities are nice. The beds in the home are very comfortable. We enjoyed the separate family/tv room, as that became the dedicated play room for us. The backyard was wonderful for some water fun when we needed a break from the beach. When we did go to the beach, it was very nice to have access to the owner's chairs and umbrella. The kitchen was bigger than we expected, and had everything we needed to cook at home. We enjoyed puzzling on the big kitchen island and the kitchen table was perfect for card games - We enjoyed both every night! All in all I recommend this rental! It's in a wonderful & central location and the owner has thoughtfully stocked the home and considered visitors. She was also very responsive which was much appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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