American Four-Square completely renovated, easy walk to the beach!

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Cape Charles, VA

Cape Charles Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
‪12 min walk‬
Bay Creek Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

"The Blue" Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

"The Orange" Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom - (The Teal Room)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom - downstairs

Toilet

Jack and Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

In town for a family vacation, beach getaway with friends or a wedding nearby? Check out why our classic home would perfectly fit your group. This classic American Four Square home was built 100 years ago but is brand new inside and out! Featuring modern and new appliances and a new heating and air system, this house is a perfect base of operations for your vacation!

The kitchen has granite tops and stainless steel appliances, as well as many smaller necessities such as a coffee maker/Keurig and crockpot. The family room has a large smart TV with cable and an impressive library of DVDs. Plenty of comfy furniture and plenty of board and card games await! There is a good-sized half bath downstairs and a laundry room with a full sized washer and dryer.

Upstairs, the master has a queen bed, full bath, nice closet and TV. The second bedroom has a queen bed, closet and TV and shares a full bath with the third bedroom, which features a single bunk over a double bed and also has a TV.

Based on the amount of bedrooms/beds, we suggest the house comfortably sleeps 7 people (but we’ve got two twin cots) available upon request in advance of your stay if you need to squeeze in a couple more guests).

The whole house has a great WiFi connection and there are plenty of outlets for all your devices! The first floor is all hardwood except ceramic in the bath and laundry and the upstairs is carpeted.

Outside there is a nice covered porch with rocking chairs in the front and a private backyard with a fire pit in the back.

If you’re not sure how to spend your time in a charming Cape Charles, in the house you’ll see we’ve provided our recommendation of restaurants, things to do, and of course, where to shop!

Property manager

Jim and Rebecca Wood

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Portable sleep/play area high chair

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Absolutely no pets of any sort

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

STRICTLY FORBIDDEN

No fireworks, no candles. Must use firescreen when using firepit.

Please always use coasters for drinks and do not move the furniture.

No fish cleaning inside the house. Please store any fish in a leak proof container in refrigerator / freezer. (Not just a grocery / garbage bag)

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cape Charles

Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, is home to this holiday home. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

Cape Charles Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Eyre Hall - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪The Shanty - ‬12 min walk
‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is American Four-Square completely renovated, easy walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at American Four-Square completely renovated, easy walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at American Four-Square completely renovated, easy walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is American Four-Square completely renovated, easy walk to the beach! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Bay Creek Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Luba R.

29 October 2024

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

Getaway with friends

Pleasant stay in a comfortable and very clean house.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

24 June 2023

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

Great stay as always

Enjoyed ourselves as always.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

21 August 2024

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

Cape Charles

Beautiful home located in a quiet neighborhood. Front porch rocking chairs are so relaxing and a perfect place to watch the kids play.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

3 September 2024

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

beach weekend

This place was perfect for a weekend getaway at the beach. There was plenty of space for a family of 6 and the house was well appointed. Kitchen had all the basics for cooking. The location was great- 10 min walk to the beach or an easy drive with parking available. Would definitely recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

10 July 2020

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

Gem

A great place for a family get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

6 June 2024

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

Just right!

The home was very cute with an updated kitchen. Love the wide staircase! It was the perfect size for 4 adults and 2 little ones (2 and 5yrs). Walking distance to the park and playground.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

22 July 2023

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

Always a blast on Plum Street

This property has served us well year after year. Hosts are so accomodating and it suits our small family very well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

23 August 2023

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

Family Vacation

This house was the perfect fit for out family as it had all the comforts of home and more!! We loved sitting on the front porch and chatting with the neighbors.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

17 July 2023

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

Family Vacay 2023

This home was very nicely renovated and in a good location in the town. We all loved rocking in the rocking chairs on the front porch!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

4 September 2023

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

First time visit

This was our first visit to Cape Charles and we will definitely be back. Not only did we love the town but we also absolutely loved the house. Very clean, very comfortable and just an overall great experience! Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

20 June 2023

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

Cute home and convenient location to park & beach

We have stayed here for two years in a row now & love this location right next to the park. It’s an easy golf cart ride to the beach as well! We also love the convenience of the outdoor shower. The house & shed had everything we needed for our week at the beach! The owners were very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

4 April 2024

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

Comfortable, nicely appointed, well-done restoration

Really enjoyed our stay for our first visit to Cape Henry. Loved looking through the book detailing the restoration of the building. The location worked well for us - just about a block from the central park, and an easy walk to the beach or all the shops and restaurants downtown. Jim was excellent with communication, check-in could not have been easier. So many nice things included with this property, pretty much anything anyone could need and more. Very happy with our stay, if we make it back to town we'll be looking at this property first.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

1 July 2023

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

Relaxing week

Charming and clean house. Felt like home from the moment we walked in. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. Our 6 year old grand daughter loved the books and toys that were available for her. We spent most of our time on the back yard/patio area and at the nearby beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

13 October 2023

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

Great Cape Chuck stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Woodchuck! The home is exactly as advertised and well-appointed for a comfortable getaway. The upstairs temperature trends warmer than the first floor...we were there when the nights turn cool, so cracking a bedroom window did the trick. Owners were super with communication. With a golf cart (rented from a nearby business), it's an easy trip to downtown and most anywhere you'd want to go.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis D.

19 June 2021

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

Plum street

Great house for a family of 5! Well appointed with everything you need. Nice backyard for kids and front porch for morning coffee. House was clean and neat! Jim was very hospitable and responded quickly to any questions we had. We would definitely stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay H., Alexandria, VA, USA

25 August 2021

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

Great house

My family (2 adults, 2 children) had an excellent stay at this house. It is just as advertised - spacious, newly renovated, and spotlessly clean,. Well stocked with linens, dishes, and all other essentials. The large TV, with its various apps, all worked well. Check-in was very easy. Owner was very responsive. While the house is slightly outside what some might consider the tourist core of Cape Charles, and in an area where every third house looks dilapidated (this is a juxtaposition found throughout town), it's a close enough walk to the main street, the beach, and to my kids' delight, the excellent Central Park and playground. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

9 August 2023

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

Wonderful home base in Cape Charles

All the old charm and convenience of the Cape Charles historic district with a recent renovation. Spacious, open first floor with a well appointed kitchen. Plenty of board games and toys for a rainy day. On the 2nd floor, there are super comfortable mattresses in the 2 larger bedrooms. Good A/C throughout. Outside, the fire pit is great for smores. Shady trees and a big yard are great for after dinner play. East-facing front porch is a plus (cooler, shadier in evenings). The only minor drawback is that the outdoor shower isn't enclosed, so it's just for rinsing off not full showers. Amazing house. We hope to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

3 May 2022

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

Wonderful home

We came done to see an old friend that had some health issues. The house was perfect for us, clean, spacious, in a good neighborhood very quiet and yet close to everything. The bedrooms were perfect as well as the rest of the house. It had everything that we needed to have a lovely few days without any stress involved. Everything that we needed in terms of appliances, cooking and serving supplies, TVs, outdoor entertainment and ample parking. The home was easily accessible to a few friends that stopped for short visits. All in all it was a very successful trip back down to the Shore allowing us to see our friend along with a few others that we had know over the years while living there before moving back up North. I highly recommend the home for business , pleasure or for attending an event requiring a stay over We went to the Garden Tour that Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed it then out to dinner in one of the many restaurants available on the Shore. Thank you to the owners for renovating and renting their lovely home to us. T. Loring

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barton G.

7 September 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barton G.

31 July 2024

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

Great place, great hosts

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara T.

28 September 2022

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

Perfect beach trip!

I am so glad that I chose this beach house. It has everything we need (including a highchair and baby spoons, and beach toys, scooters!). It is clean and close to the beach. Cape Charles beach is less tidal than Virginia Beach or OBX, where I had to stay alert every second as I had young kids with us. Here, we are much more relaxed as the water is shallow and tranquil. I just cannot ask for more. BTW, the playground nearby was a hit too for my three kids. Jim and Rebecca are responsive and accommodating. You can see they care about the visitor's experience. They want you to feel at home. We came to celebrate my daughter's birthday - Jim and Rebecca left us a lovely happy birthday note with snacks - how sweet! I also love the little album introducing before and after of the house. My 8yo boy cried before we left because he didn't want to leave. And we promised him we would come back next summer!! Thank you, Jim and Rebecca, for making our family trip unforgettable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

7 September 2022

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

Everything You Need in a Home Away from Home

We went to Cape Charles for a wedding and had a great time! The home has everything a family needs for a home away from home--even a potato peeler! The fact that I didn't have to bring everything with me or buy something I'd only use once, was great. The owners really have thought of everything! The only two 'issues' are small and easily addressed. First, the house is warmer upstairs. I didn't dare touch the thermostat (looked too complicated). Downstairs was really cold and upstairs several degrees warmer. The ceiling fans in the rooms help a lot. Maybe change the filter in the upstairs vent in the hallway or have an HVAC person make sure the venting is clear. Second, the cleaning crew should take care to remove the big spider webs as you come down the stairs and in the corners of most rooms. A quick flick of a Swiffer and problem solved. THANK YOU for creating such a lovely space for my family!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana B.

13 August 2022

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

Second time staying

This was our second time staying in this home. It was excellent, as usual. Clean house, well stocked kitchen, and convenient amenities (shed, outside shower, patio, etc.). Owner even provided things like beach toys, chairs, beach towels, cart, two bikes, and fishing rods. Only a few blocks from the beach. Pleasant neighbor, quiet street, and space for kids to run around. Owner was easy to get a hold of….. responsive and easy going. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

8 August 2022

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

Cape Charles GetAway

The home is very nice with lots of space for family time. The bedrooms as a good size and comfortable beds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Rebecca Wood

Why they chose this property

This is our first year offering this vacation rental at 535 Plum Street. We purchased the home in November 2016, went through the historic district board review for approvals before work could commence. Work began April/May 2017 and officially finished in December 2017 with minor changes occurring through April 2018 (furniture). We are happy with the end results and we know you will find the home just as comfortable for your family as we find it for ours.

In the back you will find a deck with patio furniture (cushions in the shed) and a fire pit. The shed offers a charcoal grill, beach gear, a cooler and two bikes (bring your own helmet). There is an outdoor shower on the side of the house to rinse off the sand before coming inside.

We are just a few easy walking (or biking!) blocks from the beach or even to the shops on Main Street. We are very near the park and children's play area.

Free WiFi is provided and a smart TV with Roku (using your own account) a blue-ray player is available with a collection of movies.

A Graco Pack 'n Play (with bassinet) for infant sleeping, High Chair with a splash mat for underneath, and a few child dishes are available.

Bedrooms: 2 with queen size bed, 1 with bunk bed - twin over a double. Air Mattress are available upon request (advanced notice). Linens are new!

There are a full washer and dryer in the laundry room and and rack to hang your wet clothes to dry.

In the family room there are a few board/card games and a full size checkerboard on the game table.

Just a few reminders - follow the speed limit signs as they are truly enforced! Also be sure to park your car by BACKING IN on the angled parking on Mason Avenue.

There are some great shops and restaurants both in Cape Charles and around. We hope you enjoy your stay in the quaint "Mayberry" town of Cape Charles as we do.

What makes this property unique

- Private fire pit in the backyard
- Two bikes free to use
- Handful of board games, cards, DVDs
- All linens + towels provided (even beach towels!)
- Beach chairs and cooler for you to use

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

"The Blue" Bedroom

"The Orange" Bedroom

Master Bedroom - (The Teal Room)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom - downstairs

Jack and Jill

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property