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1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, University of Virginia Coastal Research Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles

Our spacious American foursquare style home built in 1903 is the perfect family retreat! Located in quaint Cheriton, we are a quick 8 minute drive to downtown Cape Charles, and a 7 minute drive to the boat ramp in Oyster. It's the perfect location for both the fisherman and the beachgoer! We renovated the kitchen & bathrooms while leaving the original hardwood floors, wooden elements and layout of the house the same to preserve the character of this 118 year old roomy home. On 1.25 acres!

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House Rules

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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: limit 10 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4184590vb
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

About the area

Cheriton

Cheriton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia Coastal Research Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Central Park - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 7 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 10 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$386, 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 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles located?

Situated in Cheriton, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from University of Virginia Coastal Research Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chesapeake Bay and Dog Beach. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Eyre Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the charm of this house. The kids loved the space outside to throw a frisbie.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn D.

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

quiet getaway

small town pretty quiet, quick drive to cape charles main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was looking for a clean, quiet place for our family vacation and this place was wonderful. Woody was very helpful and answered my questions quickly and informatively. The big yard was wonderful for our dog to run around in and did I mention that this place was CLEAN? Nice screened in back porch, fire pit and grill for our use. I will definitely book here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Fun vacation

We had the best first time in Cape Charles! Our house as my 17 year old said was like the house the movie the Notebook! Tucked away on a quiet street and o secluded. House was clean. Hosts were so responsive when we had a quick question. While it wasn’t on the beach it took no time to get to the beach the brewery and the grocery store. We had so much fun. We are looking at coming back next summer and almost 100 percent sure to this house. Might be our new favorite vacation house!
Grilling and chilling with the puppy who absolutely was in heaven!
Wine time on the back porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaquese G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Peaceful area

Overall the stay was good! Not much around the area beside your basic shopping strip which was very convenient. The beach was about a 10 min drive and very nice there, family friendly; not overcrowded and nice shops! The owner communicated effectively and in a timely manner to any questions I asked and was very nice. It is an older home so you shouldn’t go with a mindset that everything will be perfect and modern! Some things could use a bit of work around the home of course and some cleaning. The only things that were not okay for me was upon arrival, the linens for the bedrooms/towels were all on the laundry floor and we had to wash them ourselves. There were 6 of us and they only supplied 1 washcloth which was very upsetting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent! Super responsive with any questions. The house was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Woody Harris

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