Historic Waterfront Home With Big Views Of The Chesapeake Bay

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

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Explore the area

Franktown, VA

Chatham Vineyards
‪11 min drive‬
Barrier Islands Center
‪13 min drive‬
Cape Charles Beach
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Foxcroft, a lovely, two-story home sits on 5 acres overlooking the Nassawadox Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. This perfect Eastern Shore retreat is 45 minutes from Norfolk International Airport and an hour from Virginia Beach. The property includes a deep-water pier for fishing and boating. The pier is adjacent to a public boat ramp for easy launching of your power boat, sailboat, kayaks and canoes. Or just sit on the custom benches at the end of the pier and watch the beautiful sunset over the Chesapeake Bay.

The house has a newly renovated, open concept kitchen and family room with a wood burning stove and new appliances. The dining room table seats 8 comfortably and double living rooms have plenty of space for entertaining with big water views. The custom screen porch provides additional seating and dining areas and is a wonderful retreat with ceiling fans and views of the creek.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king bed (can be split into two singles) and the second and third bedrooms both have two twin beds. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a casual style.

Enjoy walks around the waterfront hamlet of Bayford. Explore the nearby beaches by boat, canoe or kayak or schedule a site seeing trip to the seaside Barrier Islands with Ecotours, Captain Meriwether Payne. Catch your dinner of crab or fish right off the pier.

Foxcroft is 5 minutes to Chatham Vineyards where you can enjoy a tour of the vineyards and winery with a tasting room to sample their wines. The Barrier Island Center Museum is 10 minutes away and provides a wonderful history of the Eastern Shore and its residents. Signature golf courses by Palmer and Nicholas are 20 minutes from Foxcroft. Chincoteague Island is 30 minutes to enjoy the scenic town, biking trails and beaches.

It is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Property manager

Patrick Gill

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

North America

Franktown, VA

What's nearby

Holly Grove Vineyards - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
Chatham Vineyards - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Barrier Islands Center - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Cape Charles Beach - 29 min drive - 34.0 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 32 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

‪The Great Machipongo Clam Shack - ‬11 min drive
‪Little Italy Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Machipongo Trading Company - ‬13 min drive
‪Captain's Deck - Big Bills - ‬10 min drive
‪Great Machipongo Clam Shack - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Waterfront Home With Big Views Of The Chesapeake Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Waterfront Home With Big Views Of The Chesapeake Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Waterfront Home With Big Views Of The Chesapeake Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Waterfront Home With Big Views Of The Chesapeake Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of train station, Holly Grove Vineyards and Chatham Vineyards. Barrier Island Museum and Barrier Islands Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

28 September 2024

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

Beautiful area

This was our second time renting this house and we love it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

22 September 2024

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

Another stay at Foxcroft

Beautiful relaxing 2 weeks with good fishing!!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

23 June 2024

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

Quiet Bayside home.

Nice place on the bay. Quiet, very little internet, good fishing. Just what I wanted.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant R., Quentin

16 September 2023

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

Second stay at Foxcroft

Wonderful two week stay at this beautiful property. We enjoyed good fishing and plenty of beautiful sunsets from the dock and screened porch .

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Scott D.

5 August 2023

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Scenic getaway

Overall our stay was fine as we didn’t encounter any major problems or issues. We enjoyed the pier, particularly fishing and crabbing. There is not much in the area in terms of activities, so be prepared accordingly. There were a handful of items which led to us downgrading the property as these are not clear in the listing. First, while you could possibly swim off the pier it is not recommended. The current there is very strong and is not recommended for anyone who is lot a strong swimmer. The ladder to get back up on the pier is also covered in barnacles/shells making it a bit tricky to get up. One slip, as our teen daughter learned and your foot was cut. Second, the property sits on 5 acres however there is a second guest house about 25 ft from where you are residing. This is occupied year round by Captain Buddy and Laura. No problems in this area but if you are looking for something with more privacy this could be a concern. Overall, it was a nice stay and we enjoyed our time. We may have gone in a different direction had we known that swimming would be near impossible. The fishing and crabbing were great though!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

31 July 2023

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

Amazing!

Another wonderful week in this beautiful home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

15 July 2023

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Eastern Shore Heaven

Foxcroft far exceeded our every expectation. The historic home is both beautiful and well appointed. The sunset views and wildlife watching from the dock were a highlight of our stay. The location is very peaceful and feels remote, but you're still close enough to get to the highlights of the Eastern Shore. We hope to get back here soon! And for those visiting the area for the first time, please make time to visit the Barrier Island Visitor center.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Niles

9 July 2023

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

Peaceful

The house and property were beautiful. The location was quiet and relaxing. The neighbors Laura and Buddy were so kind and helpful and made us feel right at home day one! If you want to visit Virginia book this house!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

31 May 2023

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Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay and plan to return. The home is beautiful and has great views of the water. My husband and I really enjoyed the peace and quiet at the house and being able to head to the nearby areas like Cape Charles to explore.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B., Emerald Isle, NC USA

9 October 2022

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Sister's Trip

We enjoyed our trip to the eastern shore and our stay at Foxcroft. The historic home and property were lovely with endlesss views and beautiful sunsets over the water. We enjoyed quiet walks around the area and trips to Tangier (ferry reservation a must), Chincoteague, Saturday flea market in Exmore, several trips to Cape Charles and lots of local shops along Route 13. Very much enjoyed the house which was just as described. The bathrooms were not mentioned in the review, but they too are nice . Bedroom 3 (with it's own bath} also has it's own stairs or can be accessed through bedroom 2 with a lock off door. All of the rooms were nicely decorated and homey. Enjoyed our stay! Would like to visit again!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

23 August 2022

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Great vacation experience in the beautiful Eastern Shore!!

Our family had a great vacation with this rental property. Captain Buddy and Laura were fantastic and greeted us as we drove into the driveway on the first day. Captain Buddy gave us some great fishing tips and we caught many fish right off the dock. The house is beautiful and we loved the history of the surrounding area that Laura and Captain Buddy shared with us. The renovations to the inside of the house were gorgeous and we were very impressed with how nice and well decorated the interior was. We spent much time on the dock catching fish, crabbing, and enjoying the sunsets. Beautiful sunsets, excellent people, and great atmosphere. The house/property are beautiful and this has certainly been one of the nicest vacations properties we have ever stayed in. We thank Captain Buddy, Laura, and the Gill family for allowing us to have such a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

13 August 2022

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Loved our stay

What a great opportunity for us to experience the Eastern Shore Lifestyle! Loved staying in an historic property with all the modern conveniences.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

3 August 2022

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Wonderful Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our week, and the neighbors were awesome!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant R., Quentin

23 July 2022

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First time at Foxcroft

Very nice house with great amenities. The dock was a great additional feature for our boating and other activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes S.

22 July 2022

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Summer Holiday

I rented this property to get away and enjoy the beauty ESVA has to offer. The property is beautiful and so peaceful. The house is equipped with anything you could possibly need including pans for a clambake. The neighbors are lovely and so very helpful. We pretty much lived on the porch and the dock. We enjoyed all the wildlife and the beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cari L.

6 July 2022

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Relaxing Getway

This is a perfect getaway for those looking to relax from the hustle and bustle. Great place for a family looking to relax and explore the coast of Virginia. Great location and neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

13 June 2022

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McLaughlin/Pachuta annual get together

Great get away. We all enjoyed our stay. The host went out of their way fixing the upstairs air conditioning.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

lanie s., Ashburn, Va

17 April 2022

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Perfect relaxing spring break

We loved our stay! It was more like being at a family home than at some rental property. So clean and comfy! The location is great for fishing right off the dock, playing a game of ball in the huge front yard and relaxing on the porch. We made plenty of trips to Cape Charles and enjoyed the town!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

5 October 2021

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Outstanding sunsets!

Everything we hoped for! Had a wonderful time! Truly enjoyed ourselves & loved your neighbors! So helpful! Hopefully we’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

1 September 2021

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Beautiful house in a great location

The house is beautiful, clean and well-equipped (especially the kitchen). We swam (keeping an eye out for occasional jellyfish) and fished from our private dock, and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets over the bay. Several nice beaches 40-60 minutes drive from the house, but plenty of other interesting things to do for those who are not interested in the beach. Our nice neighbor, Captain Buddy Vaughn, took us out to the Barrier Islands one day, and we also spent a day taking the ferry to Tangiers Island. We would also strongly recommend a visit to the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo. Overall a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 August 2021

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A Quiet Piece of the Old South

The family thoroughly enjoyed the house and property. The house is well maintained and charming. We lived on the dock, caught a few crabs, caught 50 croaker and spot one day, and enjoyed reading and sipping wine while watching the heron, osprey and eagles going about their business.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

24 July 2021

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Fantastic Eastern Shore Vacation

Absolutely beautiful home and property. We are looking to retire on the eastern shore and we were able to go all thru the creeks and bays with our boat exploring. Home is very conveniently located on the southern tip of the shore. House was well stocked and had everything we needed and more. Thank you Buddy for giving us local waterway knowledge and experiences. Great advice. Thank you for renting your home to us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

19 July 2021

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Beautiful house and gorgeous property

We arrived to a very clean house with stunning property. We were traveling with my 3 children and my mother. We enjoyed fishing off the dock (spying some stingrays too :), eating outside in the screened in porch, and some beach and shopping at Cape Charles. The sunsets were amazing. The neighbors were beyond helpful with any suggestions and we enjoyed chatting with Buddy and his wife and their pup Dolly too. Ride to Cape Charles was about 20 minutes- a straight shot and we enjoyed the shopping and bay beach days. House was spacious and welcoming. I did have to work a day or two while I was there virtually, and had no trouble connecting my computer and hosting a Webex conference call. We will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Halethorpe MD

19 July 2021

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Quite vacation

Awesome place to get away Fishing was great even caught a shark off the pier.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

26 June 2021

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Perfect family vacation home

This property was amazing! The view of the bay was beautiful. There is a dock, where you can sit on zero gravity chairs to enjoy the water. Also close by is a ramp that you can use if you have a boat ($3). The house itself was very comfortable. It has the character of an older home but with the modern upgrades as well. Be sure to check out Cape Charles, which is a lovely bayside town.

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Gill

We live in Virginia Beach and spend a lot of time on the Eastern Shore. We would love to share Foxcroft with you!

Why they chose this property

I grew up vacationing on the Eastern Shore with my family and brothers. I have owned several homes on the Shore and Foxcroft was the perfect location for our family. My children have grown up spending weekends, summers and holidays there just as I did growing up.

What makes this property unique

Foxcroft is the perfect blend of a country get away with all of the modern conveniences. We fell in love with the incredible views, the tranquility and easy water access. We have renovated the house and landscaping.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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