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Beautifully Renovated Cottage

Family-friendly stay near Cape Charles Beach

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small front yard.
A marina with boats docked, a small building with a red roof, and a residential area in the background.
A wooden dining table with two empty wine glasses and a coaster, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.
A house with a porch, colorful chairs, and a sculpture.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a television, and large windows offering natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Cape Charles

Historic Downtown Cape Charles stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Cape Charles vacation home, you'll find Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay. Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Top China - ‬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.

Beautifully Renovated Cottage

From the front porch to the back deck, this beautifully renovated vacation home says WELCOME. WhimSea is a quirky little house full of surprises. Enter the open concept living room, dining area and kitchen with access to the beautifully maintained backyard and deck. A convenient, first-floor half bath resembles an outhouse turned fish shack, complete with antique sink and slate shingle roof. Walk up to the second level to two large master bedrooms, each with a queen size bed and en suite bath. One features a luxurious soaking tub, shower and bidet. The other boasts a large shower, designed for two. A convenient second floor laundry is available. The living room has a queen pull out sofa for additional sleeping.
If you must bring your work with you, this home offers a work station and monitor.
Features like reclaimed doors, repurposed hardwood, antiques, stained glass, light-hearted garden accents, mermaids and season-long blooms make this a truly special place for couples, friends and small families.
Cape Charles has a beautiful Chesapeake Bay beach and fishing pier (no need for a fishing license, the town pays for it).
Rent a golf cart while you're here and explore the town with wonderful shopping , great restaurants, marinas, ice cream, candy shops, library and pharmacy. The best part are the amazing sunsets most nights.
Cape Charles is poised for great day trips to Virginia Beach, the Aquarium, Williamsburg and Busch Gardens across the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Travel north to Chincoteague to see the wild ponies and spend an afternoon on the Atlantic Ocean.

Bed linens and bath towels are provided, along with a starter pack of essentials including toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, and laundry detergent to help you settle in comfortably.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautifully Renovated Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

As of Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Renovated Cottage on Aug 18, 2026 start from CA $443, excluding 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.

Does Beautifully Renovated Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautifully Renovated Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach and 10.6 mi (15-min drive) from Wilkins Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautifully Renovated Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautifully Renovated Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautifully Renovated Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautifully Renovated Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautifully Renovated Cottage to downtown Cape Charles?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Cape Charles.

Beautifully Renovated Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

al m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described on VRBO site. Loved the spacious front porch and rockers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayland A.

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

Great family spot!

Great renovation with open downstairs design and upstairs rain shower was a big hit. Minutes away from beach and downtown!! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really liked the home. It was in a very nice neigborhood. It was very quite! We could walk anywhere we wanted to go. The host was so good to work with. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great visit

The house was clean, the bathrooms were spacious, background was beautiful, coach house great for a little space away from the rest of the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Last minute vacation

We absolutely loved the house. It was perfect for our small family. Very clean and prime location! Will definitely stay again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia I.

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

Whimsea Heaven

The house was perfect for our family of 5 and it is so convenient to everything in town. The house felt like home and we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

A delightful place to stay in CC

This home was thoughtfully renovated with just enough quirkiness and fun. Kudos to the owners. The back yard, too, is most pleasant, and it is in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Everything worked exceedingly well for the four of us; couldn't have been any better. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

4th of July

Great house for family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

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

Comfy and cozy with all the right touches

This property was absolutely wonderful. From the second we walked in it felt like a home away from home. Each item seemed to be chosen to make the property comfortable - the throw blankets in the living room, the well-stocked kitchen, the extra beach essentials in the backyard - we didn't have to worry about a thing! It was one of the most thoughtfully prepared rental places I have ever encountered! I highly recommend the property and would love to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Great House

We loved this property and thought that it was just as advertised. We loved the big porch for sitting outside. It had everything we needed. The only issue we had was the upstairs was very hot (and one ceiling fan did not work). We didn’t sleep much so be prepared. We also would have loved to seen some type of house manual or book for things such as where to plug-in the golf cart or how to work the Roku. It’s a great space for a small group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

T H.

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

Third trip to Cape Charles

Weather was typical Cape Charles weather and the time spent around town was great. The house was fine. A few small things, there is an open live wire under the TV exposed (hope it's not live), the outlet plug in for the golf cart was broke along the fence in the back yard. It appears the house is currently being renovated. There were some unfinished work on the porch and inside that should have been completed prior to rental. The lot next to the house was cleared all week long causing a lot of loud noise and sawdust all over the place. It prohibited the use of the back deck for the week. However, we understand that this work had to be done and was not required to be coordinated with the adjoing properties, it just made for a lousy week of chainsawing and heavy equipment noise from 8am-5pm every day. The house is very nice and we wished we could have enjoyed all of the updates inside and out. We would gladly rent this property again in the future. We appreciate the rental company and the owners for working with us on the adjoining lot clearing work all week. Thank you very much and we look forward to coming back to Cape Charles soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Place was amazing - back yard was great love this little town

Started off poorly with not being able to access the house when we arrrived into town late. Unfortunately The emergency number provided for the rental company and we spent several hours calling VBRO - which had hour wait times to get connected as well as calling the rental Humber over and over. Finally in the morning - not a second earlier than 8:00 am when the office opened - a gentleman gave us keys. We were refunded the first day and I thought that was fair. Once this hiccup was resolved the rest of the trip was great amd ed forgotten about it - thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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