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As seen on HGTV! 4 BR, 2 blocks to beach. Newly renovated. Golf Cart Included.

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The Sandlot House
Peak Sandlot... 4th of July weekend. 'Murica!
Newly renovated kitchen!  Retro Big Chill appliances and custom built cabinetry.
"I dislike those blue retro appliances." -- said no one ever.
More pictures of the kitchen because it's amazeballs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

As seen on HGTV! 4 BR, 2 blocks to beach. Newly renovated. Golf Cart Included.

As featured on HGTV! Newly renovated downstairs including dining room, bathroom and GORGEOUS Instagram-worthy kitchen!

On the show (Beachfront Bargain Hunt), it was called "The Crown Jewel"... but we call it "The Sandlot House"... Here's why:

The movie "The Sandlot" has long been a favorite of our family. Set in the summer of 1962, it tells the story of a group of friends who play baseball together, go to the pool (and fake drowning to hook up with the smoking hot lifeguard, Wendy Peffercorn), hang out in tree houses and just, generally, get in trouble. It's a nostalgic take on the friendships of our youth, all centered around baseball (the favorite pastime of our family). Every time I watch it, I long for those simpler, easier times depicted in the movie... when the only care in the world was how best to retrieve a baseball that went over a fence.

Likewise, that longing for a simpler, easier time is why we fell in love with Cape Charles. My wife and I instantly became enamored by the old-fashioned charm of the town. From the old school hardware store to the breakfast counter at the pharmacy to the beautiful old houses, it really reminded us of some of the iconic scenes depicted in "The Sandlot". We, literally, could envision Cape Charles being THE town that Benny "The Jet", Scotty "Smalls", "Ham" Porter, and the legendary, Michael "Squints" Palledorous once lived and raised havoc.

So, we kept coming back. Every summer we would look forward to spending time together as a family on the beach, getting ice cream at Brown Dog, riding bikes around town, eating pizza at DeadRise Pies and just generally, unplugging from our hectic Northern Virginia lifestyle. It was our respite and sanctuary from the chaos of it all.

We knew we eventually wanted to have our own place at Cape Charles and, one day, the perfect house became available. It was just steps to the beach, the downtown shops and Central Park. And, just as importantly, it was big enough for our family and guests. And, it is now our own escape and retreat... our very own... Sandlot.

So, the minute we laid eyes on her, we knew there was only one name she could be called: THE SANDLOT HOUSE.

We hope you enjoy it as much as our family does. And, we hope you build memories here that you'll cherish and carry with you forever.... for-EVER... FOREVVVVVER.

Now for the details: Originally built in 1922, The Sandlot House is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath four square style house that is centrally located on quiet Monroe Avenue... just steps to the beach, shops/restaurants and central park. Rental includes usage of Golf Cart (with separate signed waiver). Comfortably sleeps a family of up to 10: Bedroom #1 features a king bed (sleeps up to 2), Bedroom #2 includes a queen (sleeps up to 2), Bedroom #3 includes 2 sets of bunkbeds (to sleep 4), and Bedroom #4 features 2 twin beds (sleeps 2).

Completely renovated the kitchen, dining room and downstairs bathroom. Designed by sought-after firm "Peacock Cottage", the newly renovated kitchen features retro-cool "Big Chill" brand appliances, custom built cabinetry from Virginia Cabinet Works and improved work flow. It is absolutely GORGEOUS! Seriously, it looks like the cover of a Southern Living or Better Homes and Gardens.

A 2015 4 seater Club Car Precedent (Golf Cart) is available to our guests, included in price of rental. Must be a licensed driver to operate and separate waiver is required.

ALL linens (including bath towels/wash clothes) included. We use a professional linen service who swaps out freshly laundered linens before every new guest. Kitchen is fully stocked. Just pack your luggage and everything is pretty much turnkey after that!

We LOVE our dog, and know what a struggle it can be to find vacation rental houses that accommodate our canine family members... So, we've made The Sandlot House dog Friendly ($100 pet fee required which goes to the housekeeper).

Property manager

Scott Faircloth
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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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: 25
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)
$100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
GOLF CART USAGE: Must be 18+. Only drive on places you would drive a car (e.g. DON'T drive on sidewalks, the beach or the park). Plug in nightly.
Per Cape Charles, patio string lights must be turned off by 10 p.m. You're welcome to quietly enjoy the back patio and firepit as long as you'd like.

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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Barrier Islands Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Eyre Hall - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is As seen on HGTV! 4 BR, 2 blocks to beach. Newly renovated. Golf Cart Included. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at As seen on HGTV! 4 BR, 2 blocks to beach. Newly renovated. Golf Cart Included.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As seen on HGTV! 4 BR, 2 blocks to beach. Newly renovated. Golf Cart Included.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is As seen on HGTV! 4 BR, 2 blocks to beach. Newly renovated. Golf Cart Included. located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cape Charles Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bay Creek Golf Club. Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Marti h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, adorable and fun
We loved our stay and first trip to Cape Charles! Everything was so easy, fun and perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
Beautiful place. Very clean. Has everything you need. Perfect location. Host is wonderful to work with. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Cape Charles
Our stay was fantastic. The location of the house was perfect. 2 blocks to the beach. Two blocks to the town. If you've never been to Cape Charles - go! It's the cutest time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Beautiful house, wonderful stay, best communication with owner's ever. 100% recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of best STR in CC
This house is amazing! It was super clean, fully stocked from the kitchen to the toys in the garage. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

L L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
What a great time we had! this is our number one place to stay for our family vacation. The amenities were appropriate and easy to access. The host was wonderful and a pleasure to communicate with, very responsive. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandlot Rocks!!!
Awesome spot!!! A great family vacay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend stay at the Sandlot!
The house had everything we needed and more, and Scott was a gracious host! We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at the Sandlot
This is one of our favorite houses in Cape Charles. Perfect location and stocked with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Thanks for another great year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Weekend Stay at The Sandlot
Beautiful home. Well stocked with all the amenities you need to prepare and enjoy a foodie holiday weekend. Location to shops and the beach is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Our favorite house in 5 years of coming to Cape Charles. Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate Ashby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt right at home!
We spent the long weekend at The Sandlot House with family and had a wonderful time! Location was perfect - right by Central Park where we enjoyed tennis, soccer, and the playground with the kids, and we were a couple blocks from the beach where thanks to our Sandlot hosts, we enjoyed paddleboarding! Having a golf cart included with this stay was amazing! We made s’mores at the fire pit in the backyard and were able to enjoy all of downtown Cape Charles during our stay. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing pre christmas holiday getaway
The host and the home were Fabulous. We'll definitely look to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We loved our stay at The Sandlot! It reminded me of visiting my grandmother’s house on the coast. I love the older style homes. But having everything updated for modern times was great too. And we appreciated all of the extra touches included to make our stay more enjoyable. It was like staying at a cozy family vacation home. I’m probably not explaining it well, but it brought back so many great memories! The neighborhood and town are so charming. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Sandlot!
We loved our visit to Cape Charles, and the Sandlot was the perfect place to stay. Clean, well decorated, stocked with everything we needed (and more!), and a great location. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great location!
My family and I loved staying in this house! My kids said it was their favorite house in town. And of course, we watched the Sandlot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Nicely renovated home in a great location. The outdoor fire pit area + and use of a golf cart is a real bonus! So appreciate that we can stay in a nice place that also allows dogs. Property owners are very kind and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sandlot House! It was beautiful, in a perfect location between the beach and the park, and had so many amenities. The kitchen is well stocked with everything we wanted for cooking and the owners were very responsive. I highly recommend this house for a wonderful stay in Cape Charles!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
This house was great for a two day stay in Cape Charles. Good location, clean, well-stocked and nicely decorated plus use of a golf cart. Great communication from owner as well. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at the HGTV House
This was our 2nd visit to the HGTV House, and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend this location. Everything was perfect! Close to the beach, the park, and the main street of Cape Charles. All the beach equipment you could want including the golf cart. We'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

L L., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
This house is beautiful and convenient, has everything you ever need to enjoy the beach, and perfect in every way for our Family Getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house!
We love coming to Sandlot. It’s fully equipped, close to the beach and downtown, and the golf cart is a plus! Would recommend to anyone wanting a low key family getaway in Cape Charles.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moonah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Girls Getaway
The house was beautiful and well equipped and very very clean! The owner was very responsive to our questions and very accommodating! Very peaceful and relaxing and much to do in Cape Charles! We will definitely come back to The Sandlot 🏝️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We can't say enough good things about this house and the owner! Location is great, house amenities are awesome and interior was spotless. Truly a gem in Cape Charles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect getaway!
The Sandlot hits on all cylinders - great hangout space, comfortable sleeping arrangements, 4 seater golf cart with cargo space for beach toys, and updated appliances and kitchen…not to mention Scott’s responsiveness if you need anything while you’re visiting. We look forward to our return trip soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott Faircloth

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We are a family of 6 that purchased The Sandlot House to build memories together as a family. We really like the idea of the house having some "life" in it when we aren't there so we are making it selectively available for rental. Our permanent residence is in Ashburn, VA.

Why they chose this property

The movie "The Sandlot" has long been a favorite of our family. Set in the summer of 1962, it tells the story of a group of friends who play baseball together, go to the pool (and fake drowning to hook up with the smoking hot lifeguard, Wendy Peffercorn), hang out in tree houses and just, generally, get in trouble. It's a nostalgic take on the friendships of our youth, all centered around baseball (the favorite pastime of our family). Every time I watch it, I long for those simpler, easier times depicted in the movie... when the only care in the world was how best to retrieve a baseball that went over a fence.

Likewise, that longing for a simpler, easier time is why we fell in love with Cape Charles. My wife and I instantly became enamored by the old-fashioned charm of the town. From the old school hardware store to the breakfast counter at the pharmacy to the beautiful old houses, it really reminded us of some of the iconic scenes depicted in "The Sandlot". We, literally, could envision Cape Charles being THE town that Benny "The Jet", Scotty "Smalls", "Ham" Porter, and the legendary, Michael "Squints" Palledorous once lived and raised havoc.

So, we kept coming back. Every summer we would look forward to spending time together as a family on the beach, getting ice cream at Brown Dog, riding bikes around town, eating pizza at DeadRise Pies and just generally, unplugging from our hectic Northern Virginia lifestyle. It was our respite and sanctuary from the chaos of it all.

We knew we eventually wanted to have our own place at Cape Charles and, one day, the perfect house became available. It was just steps to the beach, the downtown shops and Central Park. And, just as importantly, it was big enough for our family and guests. And, it is now our own escape and retreat... our very own... Sandlot.

So, the minute we laid eyes on her, we knew there was only one name she could be called: THE SANDLOT HOUSE. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Cape Charles is a golf cart friendly town and The Sandlot House comes with rights to use the golf cart (a $375 savings over renting in town). Relax on front porch or back deck, roast s'mores over the new firepit/backyard patio, walk (or take golf cart) to beach, visit shops, get ice cream at Brown Dog or enjoy the restaurants. Centrally located, everything is just a short walk or golf cart ride away. And, because we love dogs, The Sandlot House is dog-friendly.

Languages:

English, French

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