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1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles

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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a wooden table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A porch with white columns, a rocking chair, and a bench.
A living room with a beige sofa, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a beige sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, University of Virginia Coastal Research Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪7 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

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: limit 10 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 Kiptopeke State Park, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia Coastal Research Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Central Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 7 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Tavern - ‬10 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 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$990, 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.

What time is check-in at 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

9.4

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 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! House was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice big house in a quiet neighborhood that was perfectly located between Kiptopeake state park and cape Charles Main Street.The host was great to work with and very responsive.The tire swing was a big hit with my kid too so that was a nice bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great very roomy and plenty of parking. Only complaint was the driveway needs some tree trimming for the boats to come in the driveway
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was AMAZING! A secluded, shady property with lots of room and comfortable areas to enjoy the day! The screened porch was a favorite! Four roomy bedrooms with comfortable beds and inviting furnishings. It’s like a hug from the minute you walk in the door. Woody was very responsive- we didn’t need to reach out for a thing- except to let him know how enjoyable our stay was. Plenty of parking, very quiet! If peace is what you are looking for- try this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great deal for a large, modernized house near Cape Charles. House seems to have original farmhouse structure with an expansion. The bathroom upstairs had some ants and bugs, but muggy weather does that. Mosquitoes were intense but the screened porch was awesome and the porch swing and tire swing would be great at another time of year (or with a lot of bug spray). A/C and Internet were very good. Everything was very easy in terms of checking in and out, and messaging the host. A few notes:-Bring your own Tupperware for when you clean out the fridge or have leftovers. -Lots of dog items about! I saw bowls and some toys on back porch. -No beach stuff so bring your own if you plan to go to the water. -We didn’t see recycling at the house, so we dropped off our stuff at the very convenient recycling center on the way out (entrance across from tiny houses rentals)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great fit for our family! Woody was quick to respond and easy to work with. Thanks Woody…we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Definitely a 123 year old house with lots of charm. It was an easy fast drive to Cape Charles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Only a couple suggestions. New pans in kitchen. There were two and they both seemed well used. Everything stuck to them. The other is wash clothes with towels. Only one of us had wash clothes. But the host was awesome and very quick to respond to questions. The house was great. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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