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Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Family-friendly holiday home in Cape Charles

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Exterior
Front Porch
Exterior
Den (can be closed off to the rest of the house and has a pull-out sofa)
Den (can be closed off to the rest of the house and has a pull-out sofa)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 11283.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Harbor
  • Place, Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
6 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

3rd Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in Bedroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom in Bedroom #3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in Bedroom #4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom with the Bedroom with King Bed

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

5 bedrooms, 6 baths, sleeps 11 comfortably
Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt - Season 14, Episode 11
Our newly renovated Victorian house is ideal for large families. Enjoy sitting out on our large front porch having your morning coffee and feel the cool bay breeze. Every bedroom has it's own bathroom. There are 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor that includes: 1 king bed and 3 queen beds. The 3rd floor is an ideal space for kids. There are 3 daybeds with trundles. There is also a kitchenette with a mini fridge and a futon. The house has a living room and a den. Our kitchen is fully equipped to cook meals. There is an outdoor shower and foot wash to make it convenient to wash off after you've come back from the beach. Bikes and beach toys are provided. The house is only 1 block from the beach and is walking distance to main street and the park. Cape Charles is ideal for a family vacation!

If bringing a dog, we require it to be potty trained, crated if left unattended and flea medication applied before arrival. We do charge a $175 non refundable pet fee.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
In the winter, turn heat to 65º F. In the summer, turn air conditioning to 72º F in energy efficient mode and leave the ceiling fans on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Central Park. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

consistently good

We've stayed here many times and always love it. Plenty of space for a big family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Great location, great host!

We brought our large family and had a wonderful week in Cape Charles. The owners were very responsive and the house was as described and very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Beautiful home with a great location

This home is beautiful and very warm and inviting. It’s just 1 short block to town and 2 to the beach, so great location! The property manager was very responsive. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The kids loved the 3rd floor space and bonus playroom area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Great location

Great location 2 blocks from the beach. House was perfect for two families. Our kids loved the bunk room and it was great that each bedroom has a bathroom. We also really enjoyed the front porch, which had plenty of seating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Love it

We’ve been here several times and love it each time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great experience!

The house is wonderful! It has great amenities is close to downtown. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property for our multigenerational family. Close to everything and everyone has the space they need. Property is dog friendly and the cleaning crew isn’t the best at getting up dog hair. We have dogs at home so we can deal with it but anyone who is sensitive to dog hair or dander may want to find a dog free property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William P., Richmond, Va

Wonderful week

This house had everything we needed or could think of--of all the houses we have stayed at this was the favorite. Spacious, full of toys, chairs, bikes--everything we needed--and so close to town. We will definitely rent this great house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

great house

This house was so great that within 10 minutes of our arrival, we had rebooked it for next year. I don't know what higher praise there could be than that!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Great

Very easy check in. Lovely home for groups- each bdrm has bath. Need a bigger fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry P.

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

Excellent property

Only concern was some of the kitchenware in the cabinets were not as clean. Otherwise great place to stay and this was our second time in that house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose M., Usa

Beautiful house that was better than advertised!

The house was ready for us when we arrived, stocked with everything needed to accommodate a large group. The few issues that came up were addressed and corrected immediately. Located two blocks from the beach, it was perfect for our small grandkids to get to. Lots of room for everyone to be comfortable and plenty of bathrooms! Hope to return for another week sometime.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Perfect Location!

We LOVED the GREAT ESCAPE home. Its so close to the beach, we questioned if we really even needed a golf cart. I almost dont want to tell people how great this house is bc it will get booked before we can decide our week for next year! 4 bedrms+++, all rooms have their own bathroom and AC unit, 3rd level is huge with the biggest bathroom. 3rd level is very nicely air conditioned with plenty of room for lots of kiddos or dog crate! Kitchen is VERY well stocked with everything you need..including a blender and Keurig.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Family Thanksgiving

The house was spacious and charming, perfect for our large group. Absolutely loved that everyone had their own space, but that the commons areas could accommodate us all for activities. House was stocked with everything we could think to need. Our only issue was temperature, and the inability to control the thermostat. First night we were chilly and second night we were baking, but we got it right by day 3. That was such a minor thing compared to all of the perks of the house. I would 100% book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You home was wonderful location was perfectly centered from everything. The pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is a lot bigger. We had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Another terrific stay!

This year was our fifth staying at The Grand Escape. It’s perfect for families and larger groups. Everyone was comfortable and appreciated the roominess and cleanliness of the house. The location can’t be beat, two blocks to the beach and one short block to Mason Avenue! We especially love sitting on the front porch. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele j.

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

Great home for a family getaway

Great renovated home that provided a comfortable landing for our multi-generational post-Christmas family getaway. Rooms are big and provide ample opportunity for people to gather, linger at the dinner table after dinner, or watch a movie together. Bedrooms are all on the second and third level; our adult sons loved taking over the third floor suite. House location is just 1 1/2 blocks off the beach, and Cape Charles has the perfect blend of a well kept small-town beach community that has a blend of old and new; great little downtown with restaurants, brewery and distillery and shops; community has sidewalks and great opportunities to walk in the neighborhood or along the beach. We did a day excursion to Yorktown which was fun. We'd definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Grand Escape

Stay was awesome house was perfect and the host was most helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

August vacay

Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

July family vacation

We've vacationed in Cape Charles several times and find it to be perfect for our two grandchildren (ages 5 and 7). This house is spacious enough for our group and close to both the water and the ice cream store. Grand Escape is a very comfortable house with historic charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie P.

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

Great Location

Nice house. Fantastic location - near the beach and the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

perfect as always

We love this house and plan to come back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Beautiful house!

We loved staying at the Grand Escape! It was perfect for our extended family vacation. The 3rd floor with all the kids beds and hangout space was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Dail

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Why they chose this property

Our family has vacationed for several years in Cape Charles and we fell in love with the town. Every time we visited, we always looked at the area and wanted a place of our own. We came upon this house and knew that it would fit our entire family in the house comfortably (We as the grandparents, our 3 kids and their spouses and our 7 grandkids).

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