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Wild Blue Cottage, Steps from the Beach

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A blue house with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a wicker chair.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There are framed pictures on the wall, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A backyard with a blue house, a wooden fence, and outdoor seating with chairs and a table.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a hanging light fixture, a cabinet with glass doors, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    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 Chesapeake Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Kiptopeke State Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Chesapeake Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Wild Blue Cottage, Steps from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Blue Cottage, Steps from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Blue Cottage, Steps from the Beach located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

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 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
David, being steps from the beach is the kind of detail that shapes a whole trip, and it is great to hear the charm of the place came through too. Hope the coast calls you back soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Close to beach was a plus
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating for your stay. I’m glad the close proximity to the beach was a plus. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway. Close 2 the beach. Great shops restaurants and park. Awesome 80s free concert in the park and boat docking competition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Kathy. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location near the beach, shops, and restaurants, as well as the events in the park. We hope to host you again for another great getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest cottage in a perfect location! Clean and neat, amazing outdoor shower. Great communication from the property management company and super easy check out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Jenna! We're glad you enjoyed the cottage, especially the outdoor shower, and found everything clean and convenient. We appreciate your feedback and would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great smaller space!

Very clean and well set to house. The space was very well utilized and met all our needs. Thanks for an incredible week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like Home

This cozy cottage will make you feel right at home! Two adults and two kids fit just right in this home. We loved all of the finishing touches that made you feel like you were welcomed over to an old friends house. In addition, the yard with outdoor shower made beach clean up a breeze - in fact we only used the outdoor shower (inside is a bit tight). The kitchen is small, but we eat out a lot of meals on vacation anyway. Come to cape Charles for the beach - stay for the bread, ice cream, and charm in the little hangout
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable little cottage!

This place is tiny tiny tiny but super adorable and totally comfortable. Our family isn’t one to stay “home” on vacation so it was more than adequate as a place to crash after a day at the beach/in between activities. The outdoor shower was great and we loved all of the board games and toys that were there to play with. If you are the type to want to cook all of your dinners and stay in every evening this probably isn’t the place for you as the kitchen was small but we did just fine cooking breakfasts and lunches for the family as well as a dinner or two. Super close to the beach, on a nice quiet street. The decor is super cute. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This cottage was a dream! It was impeccably clean, beautiful, tasteful decor and well-equipped with tons of ‘extras’ we didn’t expect. It was incredibly located too, just a short walk from the beach. A perfect getaway home that clearly has had a lot of love put into making it cozy and accommodating.The only downside was that we picked this specific home due to the fenced yard advertised. We brought our dog, for a significant additional fee, and when we arrived, the yard is indeed NOT fenced in. There is one small gate and no fence as pictured, and listed. I hope this will be adjusted in the description by the listing company.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
We’re so happy to hear you loved the cottage, its cleanliness, beautiful decor, thoughtful extras, and perfect location just a short walk from the beach! I’m truly sorry about the fenced yard not being as expected, especially since you brought your dog, and we understand how important that is. We’re working with our team to update the listing so future guests have accurate information. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not up to par

Let me start with the big complaint. If you're over 6'2", just go somewhere else. The door frames are low, the crossbars are low, the showerhead is low.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the height of the door frames and showerhead didn’t meet your expectations and caused some discomfort during your stay. We understand how important it is for our guests to feel comfortable, and we appreciate your input. We will definitely take this into consideration for future improvements, and we hope that despite this issue, there were aspects of your stay that you enjoyed. If you ever decide to visit again, we would be happy to help you find a property that better suits your needs and will make sure to note these in the property description. Kindly, The Chesapeake Properties Team p.s. We are currently accepting holds for the 2025 season! :)
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6/10 Okay

Wild Blue Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a cozy cottage with lots of possibilities. I would suggest that there be further renovations and upgrads to the kitchen and bathroom to keep up with the neighborhood. They still are rather dated. Realizing that it's just a small cottage, I still believe some further modernized upgrades to the kitchen and bathroom are still possible while maintaining the cottage's charm and history. All in all, a pleasant stay in a wonderful neighborhood in a great location. Couldn't be better in that respect. Lots of possibilities with just a little more work in those two areas.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Hi James, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute and Charming Blue Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a Cute and Charming little Cottage! It was exactly what we needed as a Family of 4 (2 Adults and 2 Kids) for our Week Vacation at Cape Charles. We loved how the house was just a short Gold Car ride to the Beach and if we forgot something it didn't matter because the kids Loved riding back to the house! The Kitchen was adorable and defiantly had all our needs. No Dishwasher but we came prepared with paper plates which made clean up easy. Tons of Games and Toys for the kids...they didn't even touch the toys we brought! Loved spending quality time with the family during our Beach week at this wonderful Wild Blue Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

We had the best stay at Wild Blue! This was our first visit to Cape Charles and it did not disappoint. My husband and I brought our 3 1/2-year-old and three month old girls. The house was decorated in such a cute way, was so well appointed and had lovely touches that we really appreciated—toys for the kids (our toddler quickly and happily found train tracks and blocks to play with and enjoyed the books at bedtime!), a pack and play, high chair, baby monitor and sound machines in all rooms. The kitchen had everything we needed. We so appreciated the kids plates/cups, kitchen tools, spices, Tupperware, etc. Little touches like a few laundry pods, rolls of toilet paper, paper towels and zip lock bags and to get our trip started didn’t go unnoticed! Location is great and neighbors were super friendly. House is convenient to the park, beach and Cake Charles down the block was a fun surprise! Overall, this is a fabulous rental and we loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best place we have stayed at Cape Charles in our few years of coming here. With little kids, this home is so well thought out- the furniture and decor is sturdy, comfortable, easy to clean, and sensible. The single story living is great because you don't have to worry about stairs with little ones and the front door and back door are excellent access points to get right to the beach which is only a 5 min walk away. The outdoor shower is very large and you can easily hose off kids and beach gear. The house came very well stocked with all the dishes needed to cook and clean, as well as with comfortable bedding and pillows, and moreover, the beach towels were clutch. This saved us so much room in our car not needing to pack these things. With little kids come messes at meals as well and there was everything needed to keep things tidy as well. A hand vacuum and floor vacuum are available and it laundry was a very helpful amenity as well (it did come with laundry pods even though we brought our own which was very thoughtful. Everything about this house was just so well thought out, even down to the wooden kids toys and games that we did use often due to 2 of our 4 days being rainy. We can't recommend this house enough and the owners made it feel like you're walking into their home for a stay instead of a hotel or some place you need to be worried about your kids touching things. It's very kid friendly. Very parent friendly. Even pet friendly. 10/10 loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear the home’s thoughtful layout, kid-friendly amenities, and convenient beach access made your stay so enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the perfect little house in the perfect little house for a quiet beach vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wild Blue Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Wild Blue Cottage! Everything was perfect and we hope that we can return. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at Wild Blue Cottage. The location is wonderful, and it's clear that a lot of care has gone into the maintenance and upkeep of the cottage. Although the listing says it has a dishwasher, it does not (unless it's hidden in a closet or somewhere that we couldn't find), so you will want to grab paper plates. It was a perfect spot for my family with small kids, but the bathroom is very small and the cottage may not be a comfortable fit for a group with more than 2 adults or older kids. But we loved our stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Flexibility

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great means of hosting family holiday in Cape Charles with this property. The kids bunk is best for smaller adults and kids. Clean, tidy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Feels bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Loved it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & Convenient Cottage

The cottage was lovely, and just a block and a half from a beautiful, pristine beach with extensive shallows and calm surf. Great place for little kids. Cute little place all around, and I hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cottage

Beautifully decorated little cottage for close family or friends. Only one bathroom and a small kitchen, but only a short street away from the beach and @4 blocks from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Little Blue Cutie

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Adorable little bungalow. Perfect size for our small family and small kids. Great location to the beach.
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