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Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas

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Exterior detail
Original Island cottage with two front doors
Dining
Living area
Room Darkening Curtains in bedrooms

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Oyster Bay
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Chincoteague, VA
  • Place, Oyster Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Maui Jack's Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Captain Timothy Hill House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas

Small family-friendly two bedroom cottage on Chincoteague Island! In a quiet residential area with a slight view of Little Oyster Bay across the street. One mile to Maddox Blvd, and three miles onto Assateague Island. Simple cottage features one queen bedroom assessed via bedroom 2 which is perfect for kids/ teens bunk beds with trundle and living room sleeper sofa. Both bedrooms have doors for privacy.Located in quiet residential area, property is cute & clean, it is a beach cottage not a luxury resort. The view and experience are great and will be enjoyed by couples & families alike! So much to do on Chincoteague from getting back to nature or cruising the island in a golf cart and enjoying many shops and activities. Amenities include very large outside shower, fire pit, outdoor seating, charcoal grill, bikes (waiver required), backyard games and more. Nearby public boat/kayak launch, Fir Landing. Minutes from NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Please reach out with questions. Cottage has Security cameras in front and rear. Contact host for midterm stay deals December through March.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Please place used towels in bathroom and bed linen in the floor of bedrooms please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3987074vb
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

Chincoteague

Deep Hole, a neighbourhood in Chincoteague, is home to this cottage. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Oyster Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

  • Oyster Bay - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Captain Timothy Hill House - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steamers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfowl Watch Cottage - Chincoteague Island Quiet area,bikes, Spend Christmas located?

Located in Deep Hole, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Oyster Bay, Maui Jack's Waterpark and Chincoteague Channel. Captain Timothy Hill House and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is super cute. Perfect for a family of 4. The kitchen is big enough for cooking, and we found the living room cozy. Plenty of outdoor activities! Although the weather didn't allow us to utilize the bikes or outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for the kind review and being a great guest!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute little beach cottage -- we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us and treating our house as your own. I did update my listing so it explains that you do pass through the bunk room to get to the master bedroom and I do apologize that that was concerning for your family. I really do appreciate you letting us know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation. Kitchen was fully stocked to cook in and everything was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate you staying at our cottage and welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is so thoughtful and convenient. Private, family oriented. Our family will return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review!
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10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Charming Cottage

Cozy and clean cottage with all the amenities. Close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
nk you so much for your kind review! I’m glad you had a great stay and welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy T.

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

Adorable, cozy cottage—perfect island getaway

We loved our stay at this charming little cottage! The space was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. The host was incredibly communicative and helpful—she even put together a fantastic binder full of local recommendations, which made exploring the island so easy and fun. My girls had the best time riding bikes all over the island, and we loved how close everything was. We’d absolutely love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
I am so glad that our cottage worked great for your family, we welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay at Waterfowl Watch Cottage. We appreciated the quiet location, but the home is still conveniently close to restaurants and other attractions. The host was very helpful and answered all of our questions. The cottage was very clean and well-maintained. There are chairs and other beach gear, bikes, cornhole boards and lots of other helpful items in the garage. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We truly appreciate you caring for our property as if it a was yours and welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Lovely little cottage

The cottage was very clean and well maintained. The location was nice and quiet, with woods in the backyard, marsh across the street, and within a couple of minutes' drive to restaurants and Assateague State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Great Place

The house was perfect and the neighborhood is beautiful. My daughter and I rode the bikes back and forth to the wildlife refuge. Our vacation was absolutely perfect and so was the house. Thank you so much!! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you so much for being our first stay and your kind review! So glad you and your daughter enjoyed the island! We were hoping people would like having bikes available. Thank you for taking great care of our house. We welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Relaxing week

This cottage was so clean and Jennifer thought of the little extras to make our stay enjoyable. She even had chapstick for us. The beds were comfortable which is so important as we get older. All towels and bedding seemed brand new.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad you were able to enjoy some relaxation time and found our amenities helpful. Thank you for taking care of our home and we welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Cozy weekend family getaway

We loved this cozy cottage for our family of 4! It had everything we needed and more - including bicycles and a nice backyard and laundry line. Jennifer was an excellent host and super responsive, answering all of my many questions before and during our stay. We also appreciated all of the little details (toiletries, soaps, and coffee!). Oh and our kids walked down to the public docks to go crabbing which was a huge delight. We will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Thank you for allowing us to host your family! We would love for you to return and hope that your memories last a lifetime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

5 Stars – Perfect Cozy Getaway!

This home was absolutely perfect—cute, comfortable, and incredibly cozy. The location couldn’t be better: safe, quiet, and just a short drive to the beach and everything in town. The house had everything we could possibly need (and more!), from kitchen essentials to beach chairs, which made our stay so easy and enjoyable. The yard is beautiful and peaceful—a great place to relax. The owner went above and beyond with communication and made sure check-in was a breeze. She even left a few fun goodies for myself and my 5 year old! We felt so welcomed and cared for. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking care of our cottage, we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Quiet setting

Quaint, clean and cozy. Nice big back yard. Everything you need but the food! We especially liked the fact that the beach theme did not clutter up the living space. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Pony Swim

We stayed the week of the pony swim and had a blast! The cottage was simply lovely. Jenn thought of everything you could possibly need while on vacay. We plan to come back next year because it is such a quaint little community and seeing the wild ponies was such fun!! The only thing different we will do is stay longer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate you choosing our cottage and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy s.

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

Heaven

This was one of the best trips and accommodations I have ever had!! The home was so cute & quaint location was great!! I am so happy I went. The owner was so friendly and helpful I would recommend going and staying here. Took my daughter and grandson 2 & 4 they want to come back already. Thank you so much for opening your home to us to enjoy!! Tracy;)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you very much for the kind review! Look forward to your next stay with us! ☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Very accommodating!

Perfect size for my family. Kids under 10 stayed in the bunk beds while the baby stayed in the pack-n-play. This house has everything you need, from bikes, helmets, sand toys, corn hole, to toothbrushes, soap and anything you might have forgotten. Jennifer is quick to respond and will provide any suggestions she can think of to insure your stay will be great. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! I am so glad that your family had a great time. You likewise were wonderful with communication. You are the first family that have shared a glimpse of your family vacation with me and I so appreciate that. The handwritten note from your family made me smile, very rarely in these busy times do people take time for something like that anymore!! We would love to welcome you back if you ever travel back to the island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micalea C.

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

Perfect cozy cottage and family friendly

This was my first time using Vrbo. Jennifer made it so easy and the best experience. My family and I stayed for 4 nights at Waterfowl Watch and we will definitely be back. The house so cute and cozy. Great backyard for kids the play, grill, clothes line, outdoor fireplace and furniture. The kids loved the outdoor shower. The location is perfect. Area is quiet and not alot of traffic. The house was clean and stocked with all the essentials you need if you didn’t bring any. Jennifer made us feel welcomed. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review, very glad to have hosted your family and would welcome you back anytime! Also, so glad that your first experience with VRBO was a great one!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

A darling cottage in a beautiful area

The cottage was adorable, clean, and well stocked with amenities. The host left us a little gift which was very sweet! We had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the kids loved the bunk beds. We saw hummingbirds and toads in the yard, and could see and smell the water from the house, which was great. The house is close to downtown and we could have biked most places in the area from here. We did not use the bikes, most of the time, however. The sand toys were great to have, our son enjoyed building with them on the beach. We had a great long weekend in Chincoteague and would recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate your family staying with us and welcome you back in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Barnes

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Local to the Eastern Shore of Virginia (ESVA) & grew up coming to Chincoteague for the annual carnival and Assateague Beach! Rated as a Premier Host for another VRBO property on the ESVA.

Why they chose this property

The glimpse of water view and the salt water breeze that enter the living room is amazingly therapeutic! I hope families can enjoy the local area as much as I do!

What makes this property unique

Our small cottage has a comfortable feel, great views and is close to so much to do!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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