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Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles

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Life's A Beach
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles

When you are ready to book or want to just check the rates, please enter the dates and number of guests and click “Request to Book”. This will give you a total price including the taxes and fees that are charged on a per stay basis.

A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEK IS REQUIRED DURING THE PEAK SUMMER SEASON.

Able to sleep 15 in beds, this home works great for family reunions or for a multi-family get together.
With bedrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors, there is plenty of room to spread out so everyone can enjoy the place without crowding. There is streaming service in the family room and three bedrooms, a blue-ray player in the family room, and a DVD player in bedroom 4. Bedroom combinations: Bedroom 1 - King, Bedroom 2 - 1 twin trundle and 1 bunk bed (full on the bottom, twin on the top), Bedroom 3 - 1 Full, Bedroom 4 - 1 full and 1 bunk bed (full on the bottom, twin on top). Bedroom 5 - 1 queen.

Located only one block from the main street with its shops and eateries there are now a great new pizza place and Brown Dog Ice Cream (ranked among the top ten in the country by Trip Adviser). This is a golf cart friendly town and carts are available for rent at several places as well as beach cruiser bikes. Day trips to Chincoteague and Virginia Beach and even Williamsburg are all doable
Visit Cape Charles, stay at Life's A Beach and experience one of the best vacations you've had in a long while.
This home is now set up for STREAMING services
Although there is an upstairs balcony, it has been locked.

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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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 328726
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Cape Charles

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,094, 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 Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Fun Just 1 Block from Downtown Cape Charles located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Great town, peaceful and relaxing! Everyone was so friendly!

Beautiful home, tons of room! Had a great stay there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
That's how we feel about Cape Charles too! Life's A Beach is the perfect home for large families who need room to spread out. Conveniently located to town and the white sand beach. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to help you again with your vacation plans. Our Best, Cape Charles Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Life's a Beach

Great place to stay. Not too far from the beach and very close to a great little town with great shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Wonderful

Loved the property and the location!! Definitely recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group. House is not fancy but very comfortable. Cape Charles has a good vibe. With a little updating house would be perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfie M.

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

Family together again

3rd time staying there and everyone was happy that we came back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Hi Alfie, Thank you so much for your kind review. This is a wonderful home for a large family. You're close to everything in town. We hope to help you with future vacation plans. Regards, Kathy Cape Charles Vacation Rentals
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good space but tired interior

Big rooms and a good location, but dirty carpets and tired, worn furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirstin I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - needs some updating and many more mirrors!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

House was very clean and had everything that we needed f

Very easy to book and keys were ready early which was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Nice large house with great location.

The house was everything we were expecting and hoping for. Just a block or two from everything downtown, close to the park, and a short cart ride to the beach. Plenty of space around back to park the cart or an extra car if needed. Great neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

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

Large duplex in a great location

The duplex is very big--more space than our family needed, but the extra space was great to have. We loved that the home is dog friendly. The duplex is in a great location, close to the park, the bakery and the main street with shops and restaurants in downtown Cape Charles. Corrina/the property manager was very responsive to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location. Not well maintained home.

We were underwhelmed by the home. On the positive, lovely historic home in great proximity to everything. Negative, house smells of pet urine, carpets had urine stains, kitchen floor was disgusting, utensils needed to be washed before using, dishwasher had food in the bottom. No dish washer detergent was provided. The back porch needs power washing and repair. There is no hot tub or jetted tub as advertised. It is a duplex… not a single family home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Holley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation 2023

No toilet paper when we arrived. Beds in master bedrooms were hard. TVs in bedrooms didn't work. (Remote batteries exploded). Bathroom sink sprayed water everywhere. We couldn't use the 2nd story balcony because it was unsafe and moved when we walked on it. Need a blender. 18 guests and not enough towels for the week at all. Other than the few little things, the bay was great for littles. The beach with waves (Virginia Beach) is an hour drive, and you have to pay tunnel tolls everytime. 14$ during the week and 18$ on weekends. That would have been nice to know... but we did enjoy the stay. Quiet town. Great ice cream and brewery was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi Holly, There were not enough towels because you exceeded the maximum # of persons (15) allowed for the property, which we are just finding out. We are here to help you. If there was no toilet paper, our apologizes. You just needed to call us and we could have rectified that. The same with the TV's. We can't solve issues if we do not know about them. We will make sure there is a blender. Thank you for letting us know. I would have given you mine for the week if we just knew. We're happy you did enjoy the area and the town. It is a wonderful place to vacation and live. For others reading this, we are local property managers and can supply items that we advertise as part of the rental fee, if they are not there.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe S.

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

Great large house

6 adults, 5 children, and a dog...and there was plenty of space! We had a great week. Wifi worked great, kitchen was pretty well stocked, and there's no place better to stay than in Cape Charles! The house is close to the main street, but a little bit further from the beach. Be sure to look into renting a golf cart for the week (well in advance, because they sell out). The house is a duplex so you share the front and back porch. Walls were thick though so we didn't hear them at all during the trip. Great house overall (no bedrooms on the main floor, so be prepared to walk up lots of steps. Not an issue for our group though.) Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice location but house needs work

The pictures represent a well maintained house. That is far from accurate! No hot water in kitchen, kitchen floor has major slant, peeling paint through out house, nothing has been updated. The house is in a great location though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Great duplex with plenty of space

Our group had plenty of space to enjoy beautiful Cape Charles. Lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect for our spring break getaway

We had a wonderful stay in this older, historic property. It was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a few days away from home. We loved the proximity to downtown with shops and restaurants, and the walk to the beach was not far either. It was great to be able to bring our dog with us and she loved getting to explore Cape Charles! Communication with the owner was great and check in was very easy. The only criticism I have is that the listing wasn't specific that the house was a duplex and that the rental was for one side. We found out after we booked. This was not a problem at all, but would have been nice to see that specified in the listing. We were looking for a quiet place to rest during our teenagers' spring break, and this was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean D.

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

Love Cape Charles

Our group had a wonderful visit in Cape Charles. The rental is spacious, well equipped kitchen, very clean, and fabulous location. It is in need of updating and renovations of furnishings, especially the dining and living room. There are not enough dining seats, nor living room seating, to accommodate the number it sleeps. Operating the tv’s was challenging too. The 2nd floor balcony is unsafe to use as it is not attached to the building. It shakes with any movement. With improvements, this will be a jewel of a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Long Weekend

Thoroughly enjoyed stay at a large house, in town, at Cape Charles
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay in Cape Charles!

This was a really nice house, with plenty of room and privacy for all the friend couples on this trip. The AC was great...took no time at all to get the third floor down to temp. Ample parking. Breaker tripped when we tried to plug in golf carts, so we couldn't use the microwave, and the house smelled a little musty when we first got in, but once the AC kicked in it was great. Overall, this was a great place right in the middle of the town and walking distance to everything! VRBO has the wrong address listed, but that appears to be a VRBO problem, not an owner problem. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Wonderful house for a family

Very good. The icemaker in the freezer was not connected, and so we had no ice. Everything else great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

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

Amazing getaway

We brought our family to Cape Charles for the first time and fell in love with the town’s beauty and charm. The property was in a great location convenient to shops restaurants and beach. The house had plenty of space for our family of 6 adults and 2 small children and was comfortable. The kitchen is quite small and needs updating which made it a little difficult to prepare meals. The house could use some updating but suited our needs. We enjoyed our first stay in CC and are sure to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S C.

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

Best vacation ever!

We had the best time and cannot wait to go again. We didn't know Cape Charles before the trip but the town and the place were great! Friendly, safe beach town. You can walk everywhere (less than a mile) or rent a golf cart, even an 8 seater! Beach was great, outside shower at the place was great. Minor rental home issues: back door lock was tricky, kitchen sink sometimes randomly switched to the spray gun (shooting the victim in front), and some beds were wonky but the kids didn't mind. Overall just what we were looking for: three families, 7 kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

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

perfect spring break

We had a great stay in Cape Charles. The location of the house was perfect, easy to get anywhere by foot, bike, or golf cart. The house was large, plenty of space to spread out and the beds were comfortable.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amy L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Mixed Reviews

The house had great space and a nice location, but it was in very poor shape. Lots of peeling paint, burnt out light bulbs, unswept floors, deteriorating front porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Amy, We are sorry for the issues you experienced. The house has a new owner and in addition to having the front porch repaired and painted, there has been much work dobne to dree up the back yard and the inside of the house including some new appliances. We think it will pass muster with you if you choose to give it another try.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house with everything you could need! Lots of space, well stocked kitchen, and amazing location! Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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