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Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles

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A wooden bridge leading to a white building with a covered porch, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck leading to a cabin with a green roof, surrounded by tall trees and a body of water.
A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a bar area with stools and a vase of yellow flowers.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a blue sofa and bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers water sports activities and nearby adventure options like game walks, fishing, and motorboating. The patio provides outdoor space for relaxation, and the stay is pet-friendly. Attractions include Wilkins Beach and Tankards Beach.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chesapeake Bay
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiptopeke State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles

Welcome to 'Counting Corks' (formerly known as 'Smith Beach Pines'), the moment you step foot in this beautiful waterfront cottage you feel at home. The pet friendly cottage is 1,150 sq ft, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and TV. On the other end of the home the second bedroom features a queen bed and a TV. The third bedroom features a twin over a full bunk bed. The cottage also has a bar room leading into the deck area, with plenty of seating to entertain. The dock leads to the creek and is just waiting for you to go crabbing, fishing, or kayaking or simply enjoy the beautiful sunrise while drinking a cup of coffee. The property is short distance to the community beach and a short distance to the community boat ramp. Also features an outdoor shower and a firepit area with plenty of seating. The cottage is located just a few short miles from the Historic Town of Cape Charles and about 25 minutes from Kiptopeke State Park.

- Linens and towels are included with your reservation.
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly. An additional fee of $150 per pet will apply. Maximum pets allowed: 2. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9844006
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Eastville

Located in Eastville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Barrier Island Museum and Barrier Islands Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Chesapeake Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 21 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 27 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 31 min drive - 38.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Machipongo Trading Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Don Valerio's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yuk Yuk & Joes - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles?

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles on 9 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,353, 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 Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Counting Corks | Waterfront Pet Friendly Cottage w/ Dock for Crabbing, Firepit & Near Cape Charles located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chesapeake Bay and Wilkins Beach. Tankards Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, beautiful view, walking distance to a cute beach, responsive host - we really enjoyed our time and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice, just like the description. We loved the pier and deck, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place for business travel

Business travel for a job we were on this met our needs and was a good place to stay.
Stayed 116 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back again! The place was very peaceful and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very nicely set up, loved the outdoor dock and the little porch leading to it. Really nice outdoor shower.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation on the canal

Smith Beach is small and beautiful so the area is very quiet and relaxing. Nice house with dock and the Florida room was cool! We really enjoyed crabbing right out back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thanks Winter! We absolutely love this home and are happy you enjoyed it as well:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So quiet!

Cute, clean house in a very quiet neighborhood (in December)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
We love Smith Beach Pines as well! We are happy you enjoyed yourselves:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot, comfortable home

Everything was as advertised and remarkably comfortable. Well stocked with kitchen supplies; linens and towels were clean and fresh; glasses in bar-room leading to deck and deck were both lovely for morning coffee and evening wine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Thank you Virginia! We hope you come back again:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family getaway

We decided last minute for a quick getaway. We were pleasantly pleased with this property. It was very clean and well appointed. Driving back to the property we were a bit surprised by the area and the abandoned trailers. It was a bit of a turnoff but the house surpassed and made up for our initial reactions. We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
We are happy to hear you had such a great time! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet get away by the water

It was a beautiful house where you could look out over a little inlet of water from the bay. You could walk to a beach that was just for people who lived on Smith Beach, so it wasn’t crowded. It was a 20 minute drive from the town of Cape Charles, which had some nice shops and restaurants. The air conditioning worked well, so we could get a break from the heat when we needed!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Claire, thank you for such a great review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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