For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
*This is a no pet/animal home.
Please SEE: The Space for "Bay Creek" Complimentary Amenities
The Space:
The Pelican, Home Features:
âą 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath - Available for up to 8 Guests!
âą TV Room & Cozy Two-Sided Fireplace, Shared with Screened Porch!
âą Walk to They Oyster Farm & Marina
âą Remote Work Desk with a View!
âą Free WiFi & Smart TVs
Only steps away from a private beach, come experience stunning sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay from the incredible rooftop deck!
The Pelican is an elegant custom-built home in a private neighborhood that offers the best of both worlds. The popular Oyster Farm Restaurant and wedding venue is conveniently located on Kings Creek Marina at the end of the street. Or take a short golf cart ride to the historic downtown restaurants and shops!
The sophisticated coastal style of the open concept first floor draws you in and is the perfect setting for quiet evenings or fun-filled family nights. There is a 65â smart TV, cozy leather sectional, and a two-sided gas fireplace, shared with the screened in porch. Step through the French doors onto the porch; perfect for morning coffee or an evening cocktail. The beautiful dining area seats 8 and is open to both the living room and kitchen. Make yourself at home in the chef appointed kitchen boasting a gas Wolf range and second wall oven. The coffee bar comes fully equipped with Keurig, drip, French press and pour over options. This level also has a large laundry room, fully fenced in backyard and an outdoor shower - perfect for washing off sand from the beach across the street!
The first floor suite includes a luxurious king bed, television, a full private bath and access to the porch. The second floor has wonderful views, a childrenâs reading area, and two lovely bedrooms. These bedrooms offer privacy and are joined by a jack-and-jill bathroom. The front room includes a king bed with a WinkBed mattress, television, and a lovely view of the Chesapeake Bay. The second bedroom offers 2 twin bunk beds (4 twins total) and ample closet space. There are two twin cots available in the closet for additional sleeping (the two cots allow for a total of sleeping ten).
The third-floor loft is the perfect place to enjoy panoramic views of the Bay and the Marina! This level includes a sitting area, library, and a large executive desk (an ideal office for working from home). During your stay, please take advantage of the carefully curated library. From here, step out onto the spacious rooftop deck â a perfect spot to settle in with a good book or enjoy conversation and a beverage while you watch the sunset.
Truly, Cape Charles is the best kept secret on the Eastern shore! Home to walkable sandy beaches, incredible sunsets, golfing, nature trails, restaurants, shops, outdoor activities and so much more! Come and discover all it has to offer during your stay at The Pelican!
Complimentary Access: Bay Creek Amenities
This home includes complimentary access to a variety of Bay Creek Resort amenities, perfect for active and nature-loving guests. Enjoy a junior Olympic-size pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a private community beach, and over 10 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails winding through a stunning 365-acre nature preserve.
*Please note: Access to the Bay Creek Life Center is not included, nor available for purchase.
Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.
âą Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.
âą While the complimentary resort amenities of the Bay Creek Resort are included, please note the Members Life Center is not available to guests.
The Neighborhood:
Noted on the National Register of Historic Places, Northampton County's Cape Charles offers one of the largest concentrations of turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast. The historic district and small-town atmosphere create a serene and inviting community. Enjoy the history and experience galleries, boutiques, bookshops, and beautiful beach! Cape Charles Town Beach is the only free public beach on the Easter Shore of Virginia.
Things to See:
âą Local Experiences: Take a Boat Tour, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Explore the Beach, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Birding & More!
âą Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: The Shanty, Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery, E&O Pub Pane e Vino, Ambrogia Caffe & Enoteca, Cravings, Beach Market
- Shops: The Boardwalk, Table and Tonic Cape Charles, Cape Charles Candy Company, Love Letters, Gull Hummock Gourmet Market, Chessie's Toys and Games & more!
Annual Festivals & Events:
âą Crabby Blues Festival
âą Annual Crab Slam
âą LOVEFest
âą Sounds of the Shore
âą Festive Fridays, Cape Charles Winter Wonderland (Nov-Dec)
âą Free Concert in the Park (Summer Season)
âą Grand Illumination (Dec)
We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!
Getting Around:
Cape Charles is located near the southern tip of Virginiaâs Eastern Shore right on the Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles is a small town (the historic area is roughly a six block by six block square) that sits on the peninsulaâs western coast⊠meaning you can sit on the beach in Cape Charles and watch the sunset right over the water. On the Chesapeake Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean, the water is calm and shallow. The picturesque town of Cape Charles is filled with Americana, all about family and beautiful surroundings, voted one of the Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living. Let the beach be your playground! Check out the walkable retail district, schedule a tee time at one of Bay Creek's award-winning golf courses, or take a water adventure for fishing and cruising.
Traveling to/around Cape Charles, Virginia:
âą Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Champion Cab, Rudy's Taxicab Services]
âą STAR Transit, local fixed route and bus service
âą Uber, Lyft
âą Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Poseidon Watersports, Trek Bicycle Virginia Beach, Rent Beach Buggies]
Airports:
âą Norfolk International Airport (about 45 min by vehicle)
âą Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
âą Accomack County Airport (MFV)
âą Norfolk Ns (Chambers Fld) Airport (NGU)
âą Langley Air Force Base (LFI)
Popular Landmarks:
âą Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center
âą Kiptopeke State Park
âą Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
âą Cape Charles Lighthouse
âą Cape Charles Town Beach
âą Cape Charles Brewing Company
Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.
We follow the CDC Recommended Cleaning Guidelines. You can rest assured this property has been completely sanitized prior to check-in.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great stay here. Beautiful view of the water and very clean. There were also lots of fun games/toys for the kids to play with which was a nice surprise!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful experience, would rent this property again. Perfect size for the 6 of us.
Linda P.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Bernadette O.
29 sept. 2023
Recent Stay at The Pelican
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Everything was perfect here. One suggestion I would make, the towels provided should be larger and more plush.
Bernadette O.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Anne D.
9 août 2023
Perfect location!
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:
Beautiful home and so comfortable. We appreciated how thoughtfully it was stocked for families with kids. Books, toys, sleeping options etc. Loved how close it was to town and the beach. Thankful for Kristen going above and beyond to get a package delivered to owners mailbox.
Anne D.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Lynn J.
1 août 2023
The Pelican Delight!
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 wonderful rental experience with Chesapeake Properties! Easy to navigate the particulars. The rental home, The Pelican, was just beautiful and well appointed. Loved our stay
Lynn J.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
8/10 â Bien
A guest from Morgantown, WV
26 juill. 2023
Delightful Delmarva Destination
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 never visited the Delmarva Peninsula before, so planned a visit during the Fourth of July week this year. We rented a house in Cape Charles for my daughters family, my husband and myself. It was a great house with wonderful views!!! The town is delightful, and we would definitely return. The rooftop deck was the perfect location to watch two large firework displays, so didn't have to venture out that evening to celebrate. Everyone in town and from vacation rental neighborhoods gets around on a golf cart, so we didn't need to take our cars out at all. We could walk to the neighborhood beach, but I wouldn't go back for this beach if you're used to large, white sand beaches. It is small, lots of sea weed with a mucky bottom. Just go to enjoy the town, restaurants, shops, great pool (not in the neighborhood, but we went most days for the kids) and friendly people.
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:
Great location and all around for a family get together with cousins.
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:
The Pelican was a lovely, well-designed home. Everything you could want or need was provided.
First time stay in Cape Charles and we had such a good week! So clean and safe. Perfect for our toddler grandson and also fun places to eat and drink for the adults.
The Pelican house itself was awesome too! Such a clean and upscale home. The layout worked well for us with the grandparents on the first floor and our adult kids/grandkids on the 2nd. And letâs not forget the 3rd level - the rooftop office and lounge! The absolute perfect location to start and end your day. Coffee in the morning with sunshine and gentle breeze. And end the day there with fantastic sunsets.
The house has so many extras including board games, books, beach towels, chairs & toys. Lots of fun entertainment at your fingertips.
Last thing is great linens and really good beds. Plus the kitchen has great appliances and cookware.
You wonât be disappointed!
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 property was clean and was in good location in the gated community. But the description states it sleeps 8. It only sleeps 6. Also, the pool is not close and you have to drive to it. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.