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Down by the Bay Cape Charles- Sleeps 8- FIRST floor primary & fenced yard 🐶

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Exterior
Dining room seats 6+
5 blocks from beach
Living room with work space, open to dining
gas fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Down by the Bay Cape Charles- Sleeps 8- FIRST floor primary & fenced yard 🐶

Come visit at this updated 1930's beach bungalow.. 5 blocks to main street shops & the beach. First Floor master, living (with gas fireplace), dining room (sits 6-8), kitchen and 2 baths down, with large bunky loft upstairs that sleeps 6+ with its own full bath, living area kand walk in closet. Take a stroll/ride to the beach, hose off in the outdoor shower, grill & dine on the deck/patio & cozy up to a fire. After a day in the sun relax in the clawfoot tub. Staying the week and working remote? Work space ready for you too! And an updated kitchen and laundry space to round out your home away from home! Netflix and prime tv included on all TVs (message if you need log in and it was logged out. New bike cruisers, paddleboard, outdoor games. life jackets, and new gas grill (submit receipt if youneed to refill propane) & charcoal grill in shed. **kayaks are currently awaiting repair and not available for use but you can rent all sorts of things from Poseidon water sports near the Shanty *SUNDAY to SUNDAY bookings in Summer only

Property manager

Christina Goodpaster
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
-No bikes, beach toys/chairs inside. Dogs only.
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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
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

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Eyre Hall - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Down by the Bay Cape Charles- Sleeps 8- FIRST floor primary & fenced yard 🐶 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Down by the Bay Cape Charles- Sleeps 8- FIRST floor primary & fenced yard 🐶?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down by the Bay Cape Charles- Sleeps 8- FIRST floor primary & fenced yard 🐶?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down by the Bay Cape Charles- Sleeps 8- FIRST floor primary & fenced yard 🐶 located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Cape Charles Beach. Bay Creek Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Get Together

Several of my kids and I got to connect for the weekend at this "home away from home". What beautiful and comfortable accommodations---we thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Charming Cape Charles

Lovely historic house in Cape Charles with modern upgrades. Second floor is really neat and fun for all ages! Comfortably fit our family of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

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

Perfect for us!

Very cute house! My kids loved the upstairs and we had plenty of space. The fenced in yard was great for our dog and kids! We’ve already booked it again 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Fabulous!

Great house, perfectly appointed and delightful. So many nice touches that made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Good location, nice walk to beach and shops. We liked it so much we want to stay again. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

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

Sweet getaway cottage

This was a quick trip planned to be a restful short getaway and this cottage was perfect for that. It’s beautifully appointed, and has pretty much everything you could need in the way of amenities. Location is great, outside of town but very close, with quiet streets to meander around and just a few blocks from beach access. The fenced yard was a plus for our pups, and communication with owner was top notch. We felt that housekeeping may be rushed and the home could use a deep cleaning, towels in the upstairs bath were folded up and still wet. We would stay here again- the pluses far outweigh any negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja P.

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

Perfect Timing and a beautiful place

My partner and I had booked this place as an early anniversary celebration, and then our area was hit very hard by Helene and we had no power or water. I am so grateful we had this place to stay. The host was so communicative and went above and beyond to help us out. The place is absolutely beautiful, so cozy and well stocked and clean, very close to the beach, and good break. Lucky to be able to enjoy some hot showers in a very cozy and well appointed home before heading back to our home. Very grateful for this spot and for the host, and I hope to get to come back to cape Charles under less stressful circumstances. Highly recommend this place ❤️
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Cape Charles stay

Clean tidy and well equipped stay at Cape Charles for a week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald w.

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

615 Jefferson

Great historical house with many upgrades. Comfortable setting The owner is attentive to providing a good vacation rental experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale B.

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

3 night getaway

The property was well equipped and a good location. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

Great stay

Great rental that is as advertised. Quick communication with the owner when needed. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D., Yorktown, Virginia, United States

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

Wonderful stay!

This was the most beautiful house for our vacation. Clean, well stocked, wonderful decorations, short walk to the beach and so quiet! We loved our stay and will most definitely come back. You won't be dissappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wedding

Clean, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Better than the photos!

This is a little gem in Cape Charles. It was bigger than I thought from the pictures, yet cozy and very welcoming. Christina was a fantastic host and very helpful with recommendations. This is a great place for families of all ages!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda O., Vienna, Virgina

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

Fabulous! Just as pictured and more!

In years of renting VRBOI properties, this house was the best equipped ever! House is professionally decorated and very well done. Very comfortable. Upstairs is terrific for a family with adorable bunk space and a room for parents! We enjoyed the property - sitting on the front porch reading or on the back deck. Kitchen equipment made ti easy to prepare meals. Owner was super responsive. House had everything we could have wanted. Would definitely stay at this property again. We appreciate such a nice home that allows dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Picture Perfect Family Beach Vacation

We recently had the pleasure of staying at “Down by the Bay” in Cape Charles with seven of our family members. This beautiful home became the backdrop to a truly memorable family vacation. While the photos on the VRBO listing are captivating, they hardly do justice to the home’s real-life charm. The layout is practical and inviting, perfect for families, and it’s evident that Christina, the owner, has poured her heart, soul, and keen design sense into restoring this historical gem. Every amenity we could have wished for was available, making our stay comfortable and hassle-free. We’re already looking forward to our visit next year. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Perfect family cottage

My family has been visiting Cape Charles for several years. We have stayed in many homes, some nice, some disappointing. I must say this is one of the nicest homes we have stayed in, from the cozy comfort and decor to the well thought out amenities provided(beach chairs, towels, floaties, and toys). Sometimes the photos in a listing aren’t quite accurate. This home delivered on all it promises. Our family enjoyed the main floor master and the separate upstairs area, an excellent use of space. The house lives larger than a two bedroom. We thoroughly enjoyed the well kept backyard with grill, fire pit, deck, and lighting for a perfect family evening. We hope to stay again next time we come to the Cape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

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

Charming, clean and cozy

Great house - so clean, charming and cozy. Perfect spot for enjoying all that Cape Charles has to offer. A warm and welcoming home away from home with so many special touches throughout, which made R&R immediate and lasting. Loved the first floor master and easy access charging cord for the golf cart (a CC Ryder golf cart is a must have for the total Cape Charles experience) We miss it already and hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Cape Charles House

This house was not only beautiful, it was clean, beds and sheets were comfy, kitchen fully stocked, great backyard, and amazing front porch! Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Thanksgiving in Cape Charles

We had a fall getaway and spent our Thanksgiving at Christina’s property in Cape Charles. The house was so cute! Everything was fresh and clean upon our arrival and we felt they made great use of the space. The beds and seats were all comfortable for sleeping and hanging out and the kitchen was really well stocked. We had one family (parents with a 2 and 4 year old) upstairs in the bunkie area and grandparents down in the master. We got lucky with the weather and enjoyed walking to the beach and sitting on the porch. It was fun to walk through town and see it decorated for Christmas. Christina reached out upon booking with helpful information about the property and got back to us right away with answers to our questions. Check out was fairly straightforward as far as these types of vacation rentals go (strip beds, towels in a pile, run dishwasher, sweep and take out trash before locking up) and since no one was coming right after us we had the option of paying to either extend our stay or a late check out which were a nice options. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Family friendly, cute, functional and clean space

Title explains it - very family friendly space, house lives larger than the photos, has everything you need for a great beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Great stay!

Location and amenities were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans H.

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

Great getaway in Cape Charles

This rental is as described, wonderfully decorated, fully equipped and extremely clean. Distance to beach and town is great, Cape Charles is amazing to walk around. One of our favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

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

Great Time on the Cape

The owner was very responsive to any questions I had about the property. The property was clean and a joy to stay in and had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Close to the heart of the town and the beach, however I recommend renting a golf cart for ease of travel. Book the golf carts early because they run out of inventory quickly. It was the perfect place to relax for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D., Richmond VA

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

Best rental ever!

This thoughtfully designed, comfortable, clean and well stocked house is the best VRBO I’ve ever rented. For the first time ever I didn’t want to leave and tried to schedule for the same time next year. (But it’s already booked) For such a small house it lives comfortably for a family of six. I also have to say the beds/pillows are comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina Goodpaster

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We are a top 1% home and super host in Cape Charles. We love sharing our home and this great town with others. We hope you love and respect it like we do!

What makes this property unique

1920’s Sears bungalow with loads of character

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