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Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach

Vacation home near Cape Charles Beach in Cape Charles

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A staircase with a wooden baluster and a white railing, leading to a room with a red dresser, a white lamp, and a mirror.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, dark blue cabinets, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a display cabinet with glassware.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a window with blinds, and artwork on the walls.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a chair, and a rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪14 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 Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. 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
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach

When it came to our family and Cape Charles, it was love at first sight. The peace and quiet, the beauty of the Bay, the warm sand of the beach, the friendly people and eclectic shops and restaurants... the town captured our hearts immediately. Our family (mom, dad, five kids, and a Bernese mountain dog named Yankee) has built a million cherished memories here, and we hope that you will too!

Cape Cottage is a clean, comfortable, charming Victorian... a perfect spot for your Cape Charles beach vacation! The peaceful downtown location leaves you just a short walk from shopping, restaurants, and (most importantly, as far as we are concerned) the beach.

The home has three bedrooms and two full baths. The living room has a comfortable sectional couch and a great TV for watching movies or sports. We love our dog and wouldn't want to vacation without her; we assume that if you have a dog, you want to bring him or her too!

The house has everything that you need to have a marvelous vacation -- the kitchen is spacious and stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, and appliances that you have at home. The house features ROKU TV in the living room and in two of the bedrooms, WiFi, central heat and AC, and on-demand hot water (so your whole crew can clean up without draining the tank!). New mattresses throughout the house will ensure a good night's sleep. The cleaning fee covers all linens and towels, so you won't have to bring those with you.

Outside, there is a wrap-around front porch with a porch swing and lounge chairs. In the back, there is a spacious back yard with lights, a portable fire-pit, a propane grill, and an outdoor dining set. Set up a round of corn-hole or horseshoes, throw something tasty on the grill, open a cold drink of your choice, and watch the time fly.

Cape Charles is a hidden gem. Whether you're into nature, wildlife, hiking, shopping, eating, water-sports, or just sitting on the beach reading a good book... we are sure that you are going to have a wonderful vacation!

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Exterior
Shore Stay Suites
Cape Charles
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 688 reviews
The price is CA $232
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Shore Stay Suites

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds or wash any bath towels.
Please leave the house tidy, including the shed (if you've used anything from it).
Please wash and dry any beach towels that you've used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cape Cottage Downtown Sleeps 11 Dog-friendly Short Walk Beach
Cape Cottage Downtown Sleeps 11 Dog-friendly Short Walk Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 39 mi (49-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach and 10.4 mi (15-min drive) from Wilkins Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach to downtown Cape Charles?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Cape Charles.

Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Great stay!

Prime location, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an adorable home! Conveniently located and a perfect family getaway. We loved walking to shops and restaurants. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly and great place for families with legos and toys and games for the kids! Wonderful house. Love the area. Easy walking to the beach and shops and food/drinks.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The location was excellent, we could walk to almost everything. Our dog really enjoyed the trip as well since she got to go for golf cart rides.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Property was clean and beds were very comfortable. Lots of water water toys for use, along with board games and books. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Wonderful place!

Wonderful house! Clean, easy walk to places, loved the front porch swing. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Love the lication- close to shops, beach and restaurants

Historic property in family friendly neighborhood. Love the proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Great stay

Location was great - we were able to walk to nearly everything in Cape Charles. The house was comfortable and suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian K.

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

Family friendly stay in Cape Charles

The place was perfect for our family. Our family of five fit perfectly in the connected rooms and then the grandparents stayed in the room with the king bed. Everyone was comfortable and we loved the location. The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off the sand after the beach and the house was well stocked. Overall it was a great beach stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Fishing trip

Property is located in a very convenient area literally a short walk to most of what we needed to do. Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

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

Great Vacation!

We loved this house! It was an easy golf cart ride to the beach and town!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni Y.

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

Great Cape Charles Location

So nice to find a dog-friendly property close to the public beach and very walkable to town. Historic home is cute and quirky with everything you need for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for a laid-back beach trip to Cape Charles with the family. We couldn't find some of the beach items listed, but the owner was really responsive in helping make sure we had access to what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Easy check in process. Home was clean and well equipped. We loved using the stand up paddle board and kayaks. Cape Charles has a great beach with easy parking, warm water, and minimal waves. Our dog had a great time playing in the water in the mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

House was clean and stocked! Great location and we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

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

Family weekend away

This property was just as described and perfect for a quick weekend away. Owners were responsive and very easy to communicate with. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed the convenient location of this property. It is close to the beach and to all of the shops. The front porch swing was nice and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

❤️ Cape Charles

Location in everything and Cape Cottage is in perfect location. Quaint 1901 house that has turn of the century charm and modern convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashli L.

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

Weekend getaway

We love coming to the Cape and had a great time, with the location being top-notch. House could use a deep clean but otherwise was as described and had everything you needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe D.

Liked: Communication, location

Cape Charles Weekend

The house is comfortable, the location is great, the owner is quick to respond and help. The six of us had a great time exploring Cape Charles.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy A.

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

Super fun stay in Cape Charles

Always great to be in Caoe Charkes in a home in the historical district. The house had everything we needed. The use of children kayaks and the paddle board was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda I.

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

Enjoyed the house!

Cute house. Loved the bikes and paddle boards. Close to downtown and beach. Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Laidback beach getaway

Always a pleasure to stay at this home. Owner provides everything one could need for meal prep, washing, playing at the beach. Very comfortable. Well located near town and easy walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip Z.

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

Charming house close to the row of shops

Charming old House, close to the street of shops. Not luxury but adequate for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Cape Charles Family Getaway

The house is old but was great for our family with adult children, toddler, infant, and our dog. Comfortable and had everything we needed. Great location- walking distance to beach, park, shops. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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