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Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

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Exterior
Front Porch
Exterior
Formal Living Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 11283.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
6 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

3rd Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in Bedroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom in Bedroom #3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in Bedroom #4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom with the Bedroom with King Bed

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

5 bedrooms, 6 baths, sleeps 11 comfortably
Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt - Season 14, Episode 11
Our newly renovated Victorian house is ideal for large families. Enjoy sitting out on our large front porch having your morning coffee and feel the cool bay breeze. Every bedroom has it's own bathroom. There are 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor that includes: 1 king bed and 3 queen beds. The 3rd floor is an ideal space for kids. There are 3 daybeds with trundles. There is also a kitchenette with a mini fridge and a futon. The house has a living room and a den. Our kitchen is fully equipped to cook meals. There is an outdoor shower and foot wash to make it convenient to wash off after you've come back from the beach. Bikes and beach toys are provided. The house is only 1 block from the beach and is walking distance to main street and the park. Cape Charles is ideal for a family vacation!

If bringing a dog, we require it to be potty trained, crated if left unattended and flea medication applied before arrival. We do charge a $175 non refundable pet fee.

Check out our other vacation rental in Cape Charles #4841056

Property manager

Dawn Dail
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Charles

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Eyre Hall - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cape Charles Beach and Bay Creek Golf Club. Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michele j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for a family getaway
Great renovated home that provided a comfortable landing for our multi-generational post-Christmas family getaway. Rooms are big and provide ample opportunity for people to gather, linger at the dinner table after dinner, or watch a movie together. Bedrooms are all on the second and third level; our adult sons loved taking over the third floor suite. House location is just 1 1/2 blocks off the beach, and Cape Charles has the perfect blend of a well kept small-town beach community that has a blend of old and new; great little downtown with restaurants, brewery and distillery and shops; community has sidewalks and great opportunities to walk in the neighborhood or along the beach. We did a day excursion to Yorktown which was fun. We'd definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Escape
Stay was awesome house was perfect and the host was most helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a great location
This home is beautiful and very warm and inviting. It’s just 1 short block to town and 2 to the beach, so great location! The property manager was very responsive. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August vacay
Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July family vacation
We've vacationed in Cape Charles several times and find it to be perfect for our two grandchildren (ages 5 and 7). This house is spacious enough for our group and close to both the water and the ice cream store. Grand Escape is a very comfortable house with historic charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Nice house. Fantastic location - near the beach and the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
This house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The kids loved the 3rd floor space and bonus playroom area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect as always
We love this house and plan to come back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!
We loved staying at the Grand Escape! It was perfect for our extended family vacation. The 3rd floor with all the kids beds and hangout space was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT!!
This is our second time at Grand Escape and we plan to book again. We LOVE everything about this house ... short walk to the beach, short walk to all the shops, 5 blocks to a great playground and park ... this house is in the perfect location! The house itself is everything you could possibly need with a beautiful front porch for rocking and family time. Our whole family LOVES Cape Charles and this house. It is our home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location 2 blocks from the beach. House was perfect for two families. Our kids loved the bunk room and it was great that each bedroom has a bathroom. We also really enjoyed the front porch, which had plenty of seating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Various plumbing issues
A lovely home, clean and appealing, great location; however, every guest had a story to tell about the plumbing in their bathroom. Stoppers that close and won’t reopen, hot water way too hot for safety, dual spigots that don’t allow one to mix cold with hot before the hot hits your left hand (makes washing one’s face very difficult, jiggly faucets and slippery tubs are a partial list. Also, there is no hot tub (as was in the listing). Lastly, my first VRBO experience, and maybe this was just this owner, but check-in at 4pm and out by 10am means paying full price for an 18 hour day. I don’t believe it should take 6 hours to clean even a house this large considering the amount of effort we were asked to put into cleaning up after ourselves. Maybe I don’t understand the other end of the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
The house was spacious and charming, perfect for our large group. Absolutely loved that everyone had their own space, but that the commons areas could accommodate us all for activities. House was stocked with everything we could think to need. Our only issue was temperature, and the inability to control the thermostat. First night we were chilly and second night we were baking, but we got it right by day 3. That was such a minor thing compared to all of the perks of the house. I would 100% book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Festival Friday in Cape Charles
Family (7adults/3 children) visited cape Charles to attend festival Friday and other holiday events!! House was fantastic! Superb location. Walked to festival, restaurants and pubs. 5 bedrooms all with private bathrooms. Great common areas to gather in down stairs. This was our second stay here and have booked another week next summer. Can’t say enough good things about Grand Escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
This was the perfect spot for 5 friends to spend a long weekend. The house had everything we needed and is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
We’ve stayed as a family of 5 couples for several years now and this home meets all our needs. Everyone has a bedroom with private bath, close to beach, town and restaurants. Owners are very responsive to any questions. Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Escape Cape Charles
We had 7 adults and 3 young children for the stay. The house was perfect and the location was better! 1 Block to a great beach for toddlers and 1 block to restaurants shops etc. Communication and support from property owner was outstanding! Came back from the beach our first day and the outdoor shower was not working properly. Texted owner to make them aware. Within an hour the owner came by and changed the shower heads in both outdoor showers! Did not expect that!! Bottomline on our 4th day there we booked another week for next summer. Entire family voted to stay at Great Excape again. thanks for a wonderful house to have a great vacation in!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
We’ve been here several times and love it each time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann g., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
This property is terrific. It had everything we needed, and the rooms were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
We LOVED the GREAT ESCAPE home. Its so close to the beach, we questioned if we really even needed a golf cart. I almost dont want to tell people how great this house is bc it will get booked before we can decide our week for next year! 4 bedrms+++, all rooms have their own bathroom and AC unit, 3rd level is huge with the biggest bathroom. 3rd level is very nicely air conditioned with plenty of room for lots of kiddos or dog crate! Kitchen is VERY well stocked with everything you need..including a blender and Keurig.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Only concern was some of the kitchenware in the cabinets were not as clean. Otherwise great place to stay and this was our second time in that house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
A beautiful home with a great kitchen! We had a fabulous week. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location!
This house had everything we could possibly need for a full week, and the location was even better! The kitchen was well stocked, every bed was comfortable, there was plenty of seating at the dinner table for a large group, and we could walk to anything that we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house
This house was so great that within 10 minutes of our arrival, we had rebooked it for next year. I don't know what higher praise there could be than that!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great host!
We brought our large family and had a wonderful week in Cape Charles. The owners were very responsive and the house was as described and very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Dail

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Why they chose this property

Our family has vacationed for several years in Cape Charles and we fell in love with the town. Every time we visited, we always looked at the area and wanted a place of our own. We came upon this house and knew that it would fit our entire family in the house comfortably (We as the grandparents, our 3 kids and their spouses and our 7 grandkids).

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