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Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach

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Due to popular demand, we installed a fire pit for the quests to enjoy.
Beach
Living area
Enjoy the beautiful sunset on your private beach.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Saxis, VA
  • Place, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Maui Jack's Waterpark
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach

Seaside Sanctuary Cottage welcomes you to your own private hideaway home with 3-bedroom, 2-full bathrooms. Scenic, stylish & SO well stocked: This listing includes parking, WIFI, smart TV, a PRIVATE BEACH, board GAMES, local books, BEACH CHAIRS+UMBRELLA, and a fire pit. Enjoy being AWAY FROM CROWDS, but only 23 miles to popular Chincoteague Island. Seaside Cottage Sanctuary provides everything you could ever need for a great vacation! Let your stress go away with a beautiful sunset and sunrise; a stroll on the beach. Let Seaside Cottage Sanctuary relieve your stress in a beautiful 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms cottage with a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay. This gorgeous home sits directly on the waterfront. Guests can enjoy searching for seashells, sea glass, sun, sand, the sound of the waves, fishing, crabbing, and kayaking in the back of the property. When the guests are done enjoying the beach, the guests can relax around the fire pit and watch the sunset on the back deck.
The property is located in a secluded area it is recommended to get all the grocery essentials at the main route, route 13, before coming into the property. There is a grocery store, Food Lion, 13 miles or 20 minutes away if there is a need to get something during your stay at the property. The property is on well water. It is potable, but for guests that have sensitive stomachs, bringing drinking water is recommended. The fireplace is for display only.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Important information

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Property # 3300106vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Saxis

Saxis is home to this holiday home. Bloxom Winery and Somers Cove Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eastern Shore Railway Museum and Pocomoke Fair Grounds.
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Saxis, VA

What's nearby

  • Wallops Flight Facility - 38 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 43 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 45 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 47 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Assateague Lighthouse - 50 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain E's Hurricane Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ape's Hole - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Fred W Maddox and Son - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Brenda's on the Dock of the Bay Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach ?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$320, 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.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Bayfront with Sanctuary Private Beach located?

Situated in Saxis, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Virginia Welcome Center at New Church, Bloxom Winery and Parksley Town Park. US 13 North Welcome Center and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katrina g.

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

Amazing Views

We had a wonderful 4 days stay. The location is peaceful and quiet with beautiful views. The house was clean and the host communicated well. Would definetly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL F.

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

Chincoteague Pony vacation

It was very easy to check-in to the home. The kitchen is well-equipped & all was very clean. It's a very nice home. We enjoyed it there. Nice & quiet.
Sunset at Seaside Sanctuary 7/28/2025
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aviva K.

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

A beautiful house

We had a wonderful vacation. The property has a great beach. Kids had tons of fun. We would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much for the compliment, Aviva. I am glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay, and I am looking forward to host you again next year!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The property was just as described. The sunsets were stunning. We saw a fox family on two evenings playing in the neighbor’s yard. The remote location is perfect if you want to get away from it all in a rural area. The host was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, perfect getaway location, there are no stores so get your stuff before you come into town but it’s lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leandro G.

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

Nice

Nice, relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Hi Leandro, Thank you very much for an awesome review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay, and I hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

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

Great property

House was exactly as advertised and expected. Would stay agian for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shina d.

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

Comfortable and pleasant stay

The property is beautiful and it was so nice to be so close to the water. Sunset view and fire pit out back were fun bonuses. Everything went smoothly and as expected. We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thank you very for a great review. I am glad you’ll enjoyed it. I hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jisela C.

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

The property is exactly like on vrbo

We enjoy your property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Quaint Property with Beautiful View of the Bay

The property was absolutely lovely, and well equipped to entertain a group for a weekend away. The extra amenities were greatly appreciated (bikes, grill, kayak) and the neighbors were incredibly friendly. We highly recommend for a weekend getaway from the city!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Dale & Penny’s Bay front get away.

The house is beautiful and very clean, not as isolated as we thought based on listing. View amazing, needed lots of bug spray- but were notified of this by owner ahead of time, so it was all good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Hi Penny, Thank you for a great review. I look forward to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

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

Tranquility

Our stay was absolutely what we were looking for. It was tranquil and beautiful. Faith was absolutely great with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you very much for a great review Joan. I am grateful you and your family enjoyed and absorbed the tranquility of the place. I hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Family weekend getaway

Perfect area to spend some time in a kayak or sunning on the small, private beach directly behind the house. Our toddler had a blast in the house and running around by the water collecting sea glass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Hi Heather, I am glad you and your family enjoyed staying at my property and thank you for a fantastic review. I am looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen W.

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

Wonderful

The house was lovely and the beach was beautiful. There’s not much more to say!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you very much for a great review. I am looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne Z.

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

Truly a getaway!

Delightful little place for a getaway. Truly uncrowded ...we sat on the beach all day, reading and other than the neighbor going for a beach walk, saw no one. So if you're looking for a Ocean City experience, this is not the place for you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
I'm grateful for your positive feedback. It would be my pleasure to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Very quiet

Very nice well kept home on Saxis Island. Disappointed in the “beach” during high tide there isn’t a beach and low tide allowed about 15 feet of beach. We didn’t find any see glass but did find some shells. The property provided two bicycles which were great for exploring the island and two kayaks which were also fun. Overall we had a very enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Hi Robin, Thank you very much for a great review and your feedback. I hope to host you again soon.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jacob K.

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

Minor Issues

The CO2 meter went off twice once in the middle of the night and the day. The beach is trashy and not what you imagine a beach yk be. And the matress was super hard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Hi Jacob, I wasn’t not aware of any issue with the CO2 sensor and of the guests stayed after your departure experience the issue. I will get my property manager to take a look at it. In regarding to the hard mattress, the master bedroom has a Sleep Number bed. The firmness could be adjusted. In regarding to the beach, However, it is inevitable sometime thing could be washed up into the shore.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Beautiful sunsets over the bay

The bay is directly in the backyard where you can see the sun set each evening from the house. There is a small beach that is sandy during low tide. If you want to wade in the bay, wear water shoes because there is glass that washes in from the bay. Mosquitoes are a problem, but it isn't just here. That's just the Eastern Shore in summer. If it is windy they aren't too bad if you use bug spray. But we didn't spend much time outside and didn't use the fire pit area, although it looked lovely.The house is as pictured. The king sized bed is a sleep number bed which took some getting used to for us. The bunk beds are double bed sized. The living room had a very comfortable sofa and a table with 6 chairs so there was plenty of room for us. The house could use a few more kitchen items like baking sheets, a pizza cutter, and some more glasses. We didn't try the water and just bought bottled water as advised in the listing.Saxis is peaceful and we enjoyed seeing the wading birds (and one evening a fox!) as we drove past the marsh coming in and out. Chincoteague is about 40 min away but the drive is easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Sure thing, Phong! Here’s a polished version with a warm and gracious tone: --- Hi Kim, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. This property truly is a hidden gem, and I’m glad you had the chance to experience it. I’d love the opportunity to host you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time there, the house is great for the most part. Check in was easy and we didn’t have any issues finding it. Communication with the host was timely and great. Our only issues were the amenities. Luckily, we had packed a lot of what we needed for cooking but the coffee pot was only a 5 cup pot. For a family of coffee drinkers this meant we had to brew 4 or 5 pots every day. A larger coffee pot would be nice. The kitchen trash can was the size of one for the bathroom which meant we just had to put a bag on the floor instead of using a trash can. The king size sleep number bed is not comfortable no matter what number you put it on. Otherwise everything was great. We would probably book the house again but the sleep number bed and the coffee pot might be a reason to look at different places to stay. Overall though it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Hi Susan, I am glad you enjoyed your stay, and your feedbacks are valuable. I will definitely address them.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Lovely location

This house is indeed a sanctuary with a lovely back patio looking out on the Chesapeake Bay. This house also needs some upgrades. There are cute signs about how fun it is to drink wine - but no corkscrew to be found anywhere in the house. This is a real problem because the town is so small it doesn't have a store. Also - the ice trays in the freezer were empty so, no ice. And no store where you can buy ice - or a corkscrew. When you pull on a drawer in the bathroom, the knob comes off so getting the draw open takes an effort. The table on the beautiful back porch has only two chairs. The only restaurant in town is terrible. Don't go. Bring your own food (and other provisions). It's really a lovely location, though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Hi Mary, Thank you for your thoughtful review. I will take care of the items you pointed out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

NASA Trip

We came here with my 3 grandsons to watch the NASA launch. There were 7 of us total. We had a hard time finding the place because the address numbers were painted the same color as the rail they were attached to. The house looked a little run-down from the outside, but the inside was beautiful, clean, and spacious. The boys loved the backyard and the waterfront. The fire ring with provided firewood added a great time for relaxing and cooking smores. The beds were comfortable and handled our crew with no problem. This location is out in the country, and access to restaurants on a Monday evening is limited. The outdoor furniture needed to be cleaned before we could sit on it which included de-frogging the cushions. The coffee pot is small but the coffee and creamer were provided. The washer is huge and handles all the sheets in one load. The water tastes funny so we would recommend bringing your own. The host was very accommodating allowing us a one-day rental. It worked great for our stay and if we return to the area again we will most likely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Thank you very much Keith for a great review. I hope to host you and your family again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Fun for everyone!

We were a family of six, 4 adults and 2 littles 5 and 7. The private beach was perfect for them..gentle and warm water. The owner warned us that being summer bugs were out. We expected that and brought plenty of bug spray. We should have brought many more cans. The locals did confirm it’s hit or miss with the bugs we just happen to have many rainy days during our week and are sure that’s why they were so bad. All in all the deck is wonderful to sit on and enjoy beverages. We didn’t use the fire pit nor grill but did many meals and a fancy tea party for my granddaughters birthday. The house is very clean and kudos to the housekeeper for bringing extra towels literally immediately. The king bed is a sleep number which was a huge hit with us as that’s what we have at home. Plenty of room to spread out, lots of games on the rainy days and if you enjoy beach combing your in luck! TONS of sea glass everywhere you look! Like finding sea treasure! The owners were awesome to work with, the neighbors couldn’t be any better and so friendly. We felt safe and secure as well. The town is quiet, not really any businesses open but a sweet little ice cream shop and the owner was a doll! I would totally skip captain E’s restaurant. It was terrible and we sent back Two of our meals. Expensive for literally terrible food. This is no reflection on this beautiful home nor the kind locals but drive back to pocomoke to dons seafood and chicken house and get excellent food. Highly recommend this home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Hi Tina, What a wonderful and detailed review you left. I am glad you and your family enjoyed the house. I really appreciate it. I hope you host you again in the near future. Regarding about the restaurant, There is a new restaurant just had a grand opening yesterday. I hope it will serve better food. Again, I really appreciate you staying at my house.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary D.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
They did not tell us until after we got there that they always boil the water when they stay there. There were things there that other guests complained about that they never changed. The water wasn't even turned on , so obviously the place wasn't cleaned. The were good about refunding our money.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Hi Mary, I sincerely apologize for your experience. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. My cleaner had confirmed to me that the property was fully prepared, and I regret that this was clearly not the case upon your arrival. As this was the first booking of the season, there were unfortunately some oversights that should have been caught beforehand. I take full responsibility for that. Based on your feedback, I have since replaced the cleaner to ensure this does not happen again. I also appreciate you bringing up the concerns about the water and previous guest feedback—those issues are now being addressed so future guests won’t encounter the same problems. Thank you for your understanding, and I’m glad we were able to process your refund promptly.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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