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Cozy cottage w/ creekside fire pit & pet‑friendly

Chincoteague cottage in Up the Neck area

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6131 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Chincoteague, VA
  • Place, Captain Timothy Hill House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Chincoteague

Up the Neck stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Up the Neck cottage, you'll find Captain Timothy Hill House and Oyster Bay. Chincoteague Channel and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Captain Timothy Hill House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oyster Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steamers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy cottage w/ creekside fire pit & pet‑friendly

Summary:

Enjoy a tranquil island escape at Creekside Retreat, where cozy comforts meet nature’s calm. Wake to sunrise over the creek and unwind on the porch after island adventures.

- Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 4 beds | 2 baths

- Creekside backyard w/ fire pit, patio & grill

- Sunroom & screened-in porch for year‑round relaxing

- Fast WiFi & dedicated workspace for remote work

- Fully equipped kitchen & bathroom essentials

- Pet‑friendly (dogs welcome, no cats) & near Assateague beaches



The Space:

Morning light spills into the sunroom as herons glide over the quiet creek, and the cool coastal air carries the soft rustle of reeds. You can hear the distant call of gulls while sipping coffee on the screened‑in porch, then unwind by the fire pit as the sky deepens into clear winter twilight. The rhythm of the island invites slow mornings, relaxed evenings, and a gentle sense of place.



Sleeping arrangements

The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms and four beds. Two full bathrooms provide privacy for families or small groups, and the single‑level layout means no interior stairs to navigate.



Indoor living

A bright sunroom and a screened‑in porch offer two distinct spots for reading, watching the creek, or simply enjoying the quiet. Central heating keeps the home comfortable during cooler weather, while fast WiFi and a dedicated workspace with a door let you balance downtime with remote work or video calls.



Kitchen & dining

The fully equipped kitchen includes everything you need to prepare meals, and the dining area invites long, shared dinners after a day of island exploring. Bedroom and bathroom essentials—linens, towels, and basic toiletries—are provided so you can pack light. A laundry facility in the building adds convenience for longer stays.



Outdoor living

Step into a private, fully fenced backyard that opens onto the creek, where egrets, herons, and other coastal wildlife are frequent visitors. A patio, grill, and fire pit create a simple outdoor haven, even when the air turns crisp. After rain the yard may be wet, and bug repellent can be helpful near the water. Free on‑site and off‑site parking makes arrival and departure easy.



Pet policy

The cottage is pet‑friendly for dogs; cats are not allowed. Self‑check‑in with a smart lock streamlines your arrival, and the backyard provides a safe space for your canine companion.



Location & attractions

Less than a 15‑minute drive brings you to Assateague Island National Seashore, where beaches, trails, and the famous wild ponies await. On the way, downtown Chincoteague offers local shops, cafés, and restaurants—close enough for convenience yet far enough to return each evening to the quiet creekside lane.



Ideal for…

Travelers who love nature, a relaxed atmosphere, and the simple comforts of a well‑equipped coastal cottage—whether you’re a family with kids, a group of friends, or a remote worker seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,410 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Creekside Cottage with Sunroom Fire Pit WiFi!
Creekside Cottage With Sunroom, Fire Pit, & Wifi! Cottage
Creekside Cottage With Sunroom, Fire Pit, & Wifi! Chincoteague
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Cozy cottage w/ creekside fire pit & pet‑friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kato A.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was exactly as advertised. Everything worked as expected. This house is one of the few in this town that offered linens, a big selling point for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything we needed for our stay. However, I was disappointed that the fire pit, one of the main features advertised, was rusted and broken. It would have been nice to enjoy a working fire pit as shown in the listing. Overall, the home itself was pleasant, but the outdoor amenities could use some maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberlee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We actually passed the house the first time because the photo is photoshopped and does not represent what the house currently looks like. It smelled musty upon arrival and there were two dehumidifiers in the house. We had the air conditioning set on 70 and we still had to empty the large dehumidifier four times and they small one six times and we were not even there for 48 hours. We tried to get a late check out because the place was not rented the following day, but they could not accommodate us because of their cleaning crew schedule. Check out was at 10:00 a.m., so we had to get up early and do a bunch of work and empty dehumidifiers and sweep and vacuum floors before we left. Seemed like a lot of work, and a bit pricey for what it was. All of the bulbs were burnt out in the laundry room leading to the screened porch. They were no lights in the screen porch either and there were no lights in the backyard to walk our dogs. The grass back there was kind of long as well. Aside from all that, the house was well equipped with necessities for cooking and such.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

Nice and quiet spot on island, kind of away from the busy parts of island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Location perfect, house nice, yard needs some work.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just ok

I thought the property was just ok. It had a musty smell inside. The shower in primary bath couldn’t be used because of the water that came out. There was only one bath towel for each person, one hand towel in each bathroom and one towel in kitchen. The shower in the other bathroom was great. There was no place to hang clothes in the primary bedroom. The backyard was not inviting. It was nice to have 2 dining areas and the a/c worked great. One of the dehumidifiers was very noisy and needed to be turned off sometimes so we could hear each other. They also had to be emptied frequently. The beds were comfortable. There was limited parking; the road is too narrow for parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay on the Island

Large kitchen and overall convenient location. Toilet paper holder in bathroom was missing so we had to chase the roll a few times after it fell off the back of the toilet. I'm guessing they can fix that easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Awesome two night stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bebo G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

This house is great for small family with dogs . I had my 2 daughters , wife and 2 dogs and the house was perfect. Great condition, location, and the house Manager was great ! Always there if I had any questions and really made sure I and my family felt like home and had everything we needed . I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be happy to book this property in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James S.

Senior concerns

Started out poorly. Had difficulty finding in the rain and dark at night. Tony our host did send us a picture so that was helpful. Inside the house was clean. However the screened in porch and the backyard area was a mess. We had looked forward to eating outside on the porch but the furniture etc was so filthy we could not do that. In addition the steps off of the driveway were very steep. Also the way the screen door opened on these steps it was difficult to get to the railing. We are senior citizens so that was a big safety issue for us. One very good point was the glassed in porch on the front. Another plus was the beds were comfortable and the air conditioner worked good. Another issue was when we were trying to checkout the code for the lock box was different from the handbook we downloaded and the one Tony sent the first night. We were using the one in the handbook and we could not get the box open to put the keys in. We spent quite a bit of time trying to figure it out until we tried the one that Tony sent us.This is a good placement for a young family who will be out most of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Pony viewing trip

Stayed here to explore the area and do a tour to see ponies.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alison B., Naples, FL

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible. We walked in and left with in 15 minutes

This place was nothing like the pictures on VRBO. The house was in such disrepair it looked terrible! There was black mold on the front and back of the house. There was an overturned trashcan in the front yard with trash in it! The grass had not been mowed and was about 8 inches tall. The inside smelled of mold. The furniture old, unmatching. I caught my sweater on a splintered part of the table and it ripped my sweater. There was dust and dirt and a lot of pollen inside the house, all over the floors near the back door and front door. The siding on house was loose and looked like it would fall off. The neighborhood was awful! There was a rusted trailer next door with trash all around it. The other neighbor had a huge tank in yard and trash everywhere. The fence in between this house and the trailer was literally falling over. The ‘firepit’ was a small round bowl with unmatching chairs around and grass so long you would not want to sit out there at all. The neighborhood felt unsafe! No view as this house is right on a road that is LOUD and lots of cars going by. It was so terrible we could not stay there and left 15 minutes after arrival. I contacted the host, he told me to contact VRBO. I hope they will get back to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We only had a short stay to relax away from work but the weather didn’t cooperate (rainy and windy). Luckily the cottage was cozy and we enjoyed our books and each other. Only suggestion, need a sponge or brush to help in cleaning up after meals. Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very clean, area clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

WOW!!

We were all delighted at how much space the cottage had. It was truly our home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Funky and fun beach cottage

We enjoyed our time in this classic beach cottage - good space for being indoors, all while drawing you outside . Back yard is great for hanging out (even though our weather wasn't great).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

anita j.

Not happy

No bath mats or hand towels in bathrooms. Master shower leaked each time it was used. We had to use extra towels to mop up the water. Not trash bags provided (contacted Tony to get some). No dish towels provided. Paper towels and toilet were cheap and very thin, so you had to use twice as much. Ran out of toilet paper mid week. Contacted Tony and was told no one was available to bring us any more. Had to go to an Island store to buy some. Prices are higher, despite it being "off season". I emptied the 2 humidifiers daily. I was not asked to, but did due to the humidity in the house. Mid week, issue's with AC. Maintenance man showed up over an hour late. He said he thought it was the thermostat. It did work the rest of the stay. Run down trailer right next door. A man sat in his recliner 24/7 watching tv with his window wide open. Kinda creepy! Shower curtain in bathroom was yellowed and gross at the bottom. Small TV, roku needs replaced. LR furniture uncomfortable (it is wicker with cushions). LR is small and limited furniture. Not enough room for more than 3 people. I was texted the night before trash day and told to put the trash out. We had been there 2 days. All the trash was from the previous people. But, I did it. Too many reminder texts about checkout. I am not a moran. DO NOT do Barnacle Bills Boat Tour. Paid over $100.00 and did not see 1 single pony or dolphin!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

Enjoyed a long and glorious weekend in Chincoteague with family. The cottage was quaint, clean, and it was greatly appreciated that linens were provided. Communication with the host was exceptional. House instructions and tips for the local area were on point. The screened in patio and the backyard view was tranquil. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael M.

Pony penning week

The pony penning week experience was amazing and highly recommended. We were disappointed to learn upon arrival that the master bath was "under construction". The shower was unusable resulting in 4 adults sharing 1 shower. Not ideal anytime but especially challenging when outdoor activities result in sweat and grime. The host/owner was very responsive, but responses were automated and disingenuous. For example, when told the grill was not operable or safe, he quickly said he'd alert his handyman, but we never saw or heard from the handyman and the grill remained unusable. We made the best of it and enjoyed the experience, but the house was not additive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty G., Sharon Springs, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint cottage on Main St.

Comfortable quaint cottage on Main St. with easy checkin. Tony was very helpful and responsive. Great location for touring Chincoteague.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sloan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chinco Cottage

Sweet spot. friendly communicative owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful place to stay!

This house had everything we needed! It is so convenient to have the sheets and towels provided without having to pay extra for them. I would definitely rent the house again, hopefully for a longer stay next time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Nice clean house for a family, close to everything on the island but quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022