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Chesapeake Bay View

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Fantastic for morning coffee or an afternoon mint julep!
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chesapeake Bay View

6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath, Sleeps 12-14. 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, 2 twin trundle beds. Single daybed bed on first floor. Folding mattress available in Sunrise closet.

Escape To The Beautiful Virginia Eastern Shore And The Chesapeake Bay View!

Our home is one of the three “grand old ladies” that were built across from the beach facing directly west into the sunset. Built in 1927 for a wealthy Cape Charles merchant, extensive renovations have been made to restore its grand character and create one of the most comfortable, as well as relaxing family rentals on the Virginia eastern shore. Enjoy a walk on the extensive sandy beach, lounge in the sun, kayak and paddle board, or build a sandcastle! Every evening you can view the fantastic sunset from the relaxing front porch! You may decide to "eat in" under the lights on the back patio or stroll to one of our fine restaurants. Fine shops, galleries, dining and entertainment are all within walking distance. The Town of Cape Charles Fishing Pier is an amenity for your family to enjoy a day of fishing or crabbing. The Town purchases an annual fishing license, so you do not need your own. You will need to register for the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program, which is a no-charge program. Registration is quick and easy.

Each bedroom on the second floor has an on suite full bathroom and ROKU live streaming television. The third floor features two bedrooms, one full bath and a media room. The sixth bedroom is located on the first floor off the kitchen and has a single daybed. A single portable bed is available as well located in the closet of the Sunrise bedroom.

The dining room seats 8 comfortably, but can seat 12 using the corners. The black buffet holds white china and gold ware that may be used. Please do not open or use the china cabinet china.

The butlers pantry seats a table of 4. The wine glasses, cocktail glasses and beer glasses are available for use. The bottom cabinets contains china that is perfect for afternoon tea!

The beautiful sun porch is equipped with a stately pool table for your enjoyment. Four kayaks are available for use during your stay, along with the required life vest and whistle. Sun bathe during the day and cool off under the breeze of the front porch in the evening, or sit fireside in front of the backyard fireplace!

If you feel adventurous you can rent jet skis from Poseidon Watersports, take a kayak expedition with Southeast Expeditions or go horseback riding on the beach with Esperanza Riding Company! The Northampton YMCA offers vacation passes!

Note: Park on gravel lot off private drive behind the house and do not park in yard driveway. Golf cart parking and charging station available there as well.

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About the area

Cape Charles

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house and our stay was amazing! We did not need to worry about bringing anything! The house is beautiful, you feel like you've stepped into history. The amenities unmatched and the owners stayed in contact throughout our stay providing the comfort of knowing that we could reach out if we had any concerns or questions. The town is quaint and just what we were looking for in our girls weekend. I also suggest renting a boat with Poseidon Watersports if that is your thing. But the house itself provided us with so many great memories. Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven on earth.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you for choosing our home for your girls weekend. We are so pleased you had a wonderful stay! Please visit us again!!
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10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was most attentive and checked in once during the weekend. The home is lovely and has all the comforts you could ask for. The views and sunsets from each room are fantastic. Right across the road from the bay. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for your recent visit, April !! We look forward to hosting you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Deidre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was fabulous and the house exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Our fifth visit to date!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you, Kathie !! We are so thrilled to host you every year!!
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME HOUSE & LOCATION. GRANDKIDS LOVED THE 3RD FLOOR & PLACES TO HIDE FROM EACH OTHER. PROXIMITY TO BEACH WAS WONDERFUL-SUNSETS WERE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN AT KEY WEST. GREAT FOOD -- GREAT SHOPPING AND ALL TOWNSPEOPLE WERE FRIENDLY.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you, Brenda! You and your family were such a pleasure and we look forward to hosting you in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful family experience. Anne is a most gracious host and the house is the best located in all of Cape Charles. See you next year, God willing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Cape Charles

Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
William thank you for visiting! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Cape Charles Perfection!

Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you! Please visit again !!
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10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

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

This was our second stay and it was amazing!

Loved everything about the house and the rental process.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review! Hope you and everyone had a fantastic weekend!! Please visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Lovely place, every time.

Lovely house.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Perfect for our family

I'm sorry it has taken so long to review our stay. It was truly perfect for our family. We range in age from 3 to 70somethng, and we all enjoyed being so close to the beach. It made ferrying beach gear, kids, and food back and forth a cinch. The home is stunning, and the owners have filled it with interesting, tasteful decor and personal items. I have already recommended it to friends and coworkers who are looking for a beach vacation that's actually relaxing! Thank you for your hospitality, flexibility, and for sharing your lovely, historic home with so many.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

This property is incredible in every way shape and form! We especially loved studying the incredible pieces of history on the walls and admiring the photo album of your Grandfather! What an incredible man and family!! We couldn’t think of a better place for honoring those who sacrificed so much for our freedom on Memorial Day! We are looking forward to celebrating again at Bayview in ‘26!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora J.

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

Perfect location

We had views of the bay, beautiful sunsets to watch and just a short walk to the beach. The house was amazing - roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
Thank you for choosing our home for your visit in Cape Charles! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Great Place

We particularly enjoyed the second floor balcony to watch the sunset. Cannot beat that location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for choosing our home for your visit. We hope you come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Beautiful historic home in Cape Charles

Great historic home with a great location across the street from the beach. We have come to this house for years and plan to continue in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

love Cape Charles

We had a wonderful time. House is great for everyone except me. I am 73 and am currently having a hard time with my legs. lots of steps and the lack of bars in the shower made things difficult. Otherwise, we love the house and the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Great house

Lovely house, lively town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

2nd time at this property! Ready to book for next year!

A beautiful old regal house. Upper deck has spectacular water and sunset views. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you! Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

Perfect for friends or big family groups

Great location. Home is well equipped Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you for visiting us!! Come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Perfect Home for a Wedding Stay Weekend

The home was beautiful and accommodated our large group just perfectly. There was lots to look at, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and it was just the right walking distance to downtown and the beach! I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review!! We look forward to your next stay!!
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10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Blessed!

A wonderful stately home with incredible views of the sunset. We love On the Bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you Rick!!! We look forward to your next visit !!
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10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Lovely house in a beautiful location

This was our fifth summer visiting Cape Charles and second time staying in this house. And we have rented it again for next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you for choosing Bayview for your stay once again ! We look forward to you next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

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

Beautiful Weekend!

Very nice! We enjoyed the beautiful small town . The house was perfect !Looking forward on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
We look forward to your next visit as well!
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Summer Fun

We loved Chesapeake Bay View! It’s the best house we’ve ever rented-we plan on coming back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
Thank you for staying with us!! We look forward to you coming back next year!!
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8/10 Good

Amanda D.

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

Beautiful home right on the bay

We had 4 adults and 6 kids on our trip and this house easily accommodated all of us! Easy access to the bay and beautiful sunset views from the top deck. We all had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to do the review!! Please visit us again. Anne and Mark
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