Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Our house is located close to restaurants, beach entrance, and family friendly activities. You will love our house, located on a quiet private street but just a short walk to explore Chincoteague.
Property manager
Scott Cunningham
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Bed linens & towels are not provided. They are available for an added fee of $15per bed. The cost is optional and you're welcome to bring your own
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Chincoteague
Located in Chincoteague, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex, while Museum of Chincoteague and Captain Timothy Hill House are cultural highlights. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Museum of Chincoteague - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Assateague Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Island Creamery - 14 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Ropewalk - 3 min drive
Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - 15 min walk
Mister Whippy - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is On a Whim, a family retreat! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at On a Whim, a family retreat!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at On a Whim, a family retreat!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is On a Whim, a family retreat! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maui Jack's Waterpark, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Chincoteague Channel. Museum of Chincoteague and Oyster Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We only stayed 1 night, the house was very clean, cute and located in the right spot. We will definitely be back and for longer next time!
Samantha B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Anabelle
7 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed the quiet area the property was located in. The view of the horses and a few ponies from the front steps was definitely a plus. The house was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. The code for entry was a nice touch for not having to meet a person for access. Our main concern was the road the property was on. It is my understanding that private roads are the responsibility of the home owners to maintain but this one was by far the worst of all the private roads we saw. The land/ home owners definitely need to pitch in to fix it. Almost no gravel remained and the pot holes were deep, wide, and numerous. We were in a 4x4 vehicle and would not recommend this for a small car. As fas the house goes, it was comfortable but would have liked a closet upstairs or at least some kind of clothing rack to hang items on. We are less than 5’6” tall and sometimes hit our heads on the sloped ceilings. Aside from these things the stay was enjoyable and we had a relaxing time away from the norm.
It was like a home away from home. There were a lot of things the host seemed to consider that people would need on their vacation and not want to worry about or go without. The place was very nice and well cleaned.
We really enjoyed having the washer and dryer in the house, as well as all the other provided materials such as toiletries and hand soaps. The parking area was nice and big enough for 3 cars however, the road is very bumpy and sandy to get to the house. The smart tv was great for watching movies! We really enjoyed the house overall and may come back again this year for this rental.
On a Whim is easy to get to and it is a very clean, comfortable place in a charming town. You are not far from impressive natural beauty, great beaches and excellent retaurants. We had no problem with communication with the owner and although our stay was very short, we had a great time.
The accommodations were very clean and we had everything we needed for our long weekend. The host was very responsive with our questions and allowed us our one request. It was a great weekend, and we were all able to unwind in comfort while catching up with everyone.
Had an emergency there because lost heat before 9pm on Thursday. No way to get in touch with anyone
First few days were great but the loss of heat then the loss of electric for Seniors was horrible 47 degrees meant moving to a motel at 10:45pm. Added expense and no way to get help, spoiled our trip!!!