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Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a white washing machine.
A beach with a large tire spelling out the word LOVE, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.
A living room with a staircase, a television, a sofa, and a potted plant.
A bunk bed room with a white desk and shelves, a blue rug, and windows with blinds.
A row of two-story houses with front porches and a sidewalk in front.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cape Charles Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town

Step back in time and experience the charm of historic Cape Charles while enjoying all the comforts of a beautifully restored modern home. Originally built over 100 years ago, this spacious home has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve its historic character while creating the perfect getaway for families and friends.

Enjoy original architectural details, beautiful hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, a fully refreshed kitchen, a large wraparound porch perfect for morning coffee, and a private back deck for relaxing after a day at the beach.

Located just two blocks from the beach, downtown shops, restaurants, and the park, you can easily walk everywhere and enjoy everything that makes Cape Charles such a special coastal destination.

This home tells a story of a different era, blending small-town charm, historic character, and modern comfort giving your family the opportunity to create unforgettable memories in one of Virginia’s most unique beach towns.

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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
We do not supply baby gates, cribs, pack n play.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Keep pet off furniture, clean up after. leash dog
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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, lock the doors and return the keys
Load and start dishwasher before leaving property. Gather used/wet towels and place on bathroom floor or in front of laundry.
Turn off all lights/tvs and lock doors/replace keys at checkout.
Remove trash from kitchen and place in the bin out back. If you had a pet on reservation, please make sure you have cleaned up after the pet in the front and back yard
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$150 charge for any lost or missing / not replaced at check out.
Quiet hours from 10pm-8am.
If you have a pet on the reservation, please sweep any hair from the floor prior to checkout. This could incur additional cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3951758vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Pet-Friendly Cape Charles Getaway • 2 Blocks to Beach & Town located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Central Park, Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. The rooms were comfortable. We found the living area to be small for a group of 6 adults. Would have appreciated a keyless entry.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Great stay for family and kids

We loved our stay with our almost 2yo, 4yo, and pup. The space was open, great proximity to beach and downtown area, and owner was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay in Cape Charles

House was perfect for our group of four, with a bedroom for each of us. House was well equipped, clean and in a perfect location just a block and 1/2 to the beach and shopping/dining. The house has been remodeled beautifully. Host was very responsive and very helpful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you, Jane! You and your group were our first guests in the home and we really appreciate you booking Sandy Paws. We hope to have you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Sandy Paws Review

This property was very nice, well appointed, clean, and perfect location. The host was quick to respond to any questions and most accommodating. I would highly recommend this property. Cathy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Location, Location, Location

This property is beautiful with a short walk to the beach, park and town. Everything we needed, was supplied. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out with comfortable seating in the living room. Every bedroom had a television and I especially liked the master suite on the top floor. Very doggie friendly! Look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Nicely decorated house close to there a beach

This is a new rental property. It was a nice place to stay. Since it's new you may need to bring some kitchen tools (strainer for pasta or cleaning fruits and veggies, etc.). It has the appliances you'd expect plus an air fryer. The owner is ordering more chairs for the dinette set. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne M.

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

Good location, friendly neighborhood

House is nicely remodeled, had everything we needed, and was an easy walk into town and the bay. Parking was easy. I wasn’t expecting the living area to be on the second floor… anyone with mobility issues should be aware of the steep stairway. A few hooks would be a welcome touch in the bedrooms and bathrooms, but I have a feeling this remodel is a work in progress and I think it will continue to improve! No complaints… we had a nice time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

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

Great spot

We are Cape Charles regulars and like staying different places as they pop up renovated. This little gem was done so nicely and we love that it offers itself to the dog friendly community which is rare to find! We had a mix up with communication for check in but fortunately the host was very on top of direct communication and fixed that almost immediately. Lastly we had an issue with the housekeeping staff not coming prior to our arrival but again the hosts were on top of it, had it cleaned within the first few hours we were there, and refunded the cleaning deposit. They were beyond kind in taking care of us for the mix up. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Great place!

We loved staying here in Cape Charles! The duplex is in a great location, close to the beach and the adorable Mason St where there are tons of cute shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back. The home was extremely clean and had everything we needed for our short stay. The only caution would be if you’re traveling with elderly family members. The main level of the home is upstairs, also the bathrooms could use some grab bars in the showers. Other than that it really is a great place to stay and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. We also rented a golf cart to get around town and it was really fun! The host Steve was a great communicator and made our stay easy. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you for your review, Yvonne! We enjoyed hosting your group at Sandy Paws. We appreciate the feedback and suggestion on the grab bars for the showers. We hope to have you back in the future!
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2/10 Terrible

Michelle M.

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

Poor Communication

Upon arrival to the property after not having been sent check-in information (the code to access the door and enter the property) my husband and I had to call & text the owners of the property and attempted to contact VRBO customer support. When we finally were able to reach the owners it was an hour past our designated check-in time. Upon entrance to the property we discovered it had not been cleaned (dirty sheets with unmade beds and dirty towels, dirt everywhere from the beach). Owner stated they had difficulty with prior guests checking out in time and had not had adequate time to clean. Owner requested we wait for housekeepers to clean property and return later. We returned to the property around 8 PM (4 hours after our designated check-in time) after driving 4 hours to reach the location. Overall property was good location and I do appreciate the owners apology however open communication in the hours prior to our arrival would’ve been more appreciated to decrease the stress and inconvenience we encountered to start our trip. Unfortunately given how poor the communication was I would definitely not stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
We do apologize for the communication during your stay- this was a new scenario for us and we tried to deal with it the best we could while being 6 hours away from the property. We would also like it to be noted that we did try to accommodate the guests as best we could and did send them $100 towards dinner at Cape Charles while they waited for the cleaning to occur. Again, we are sorry that this was your experience, we did out best. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 4 nights (6/11 - 6/15). House was amazing! Very beautiful and clean. Located 2 blocks from main road in town and the beach. Stacy was attentive and kind. I had to text her a few times for issues (on my part, not hers) and she was very accommodating. Next time we plan a trip, we will definitely be hoping to book this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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