Downtown, Sleeps 9, Dog-friendly, Short Walk to the Beach

Cape Charles, Virginia
$395 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

When it came to our family and Cape Charles, it was love at first sight. The peace and quiet, the beauty of the Bay, the warm sand of the beach, the friendly people and eclectic shops and restaurants... the town captured our hearts immediately. Our family (mom, dad, five kids, and a Bernese mountain dog named Yankee) has built a million cherished memories here, and we hope that you will too!

Cape Cottage is a clean, comfortable, charming Victorian... a perfect spot for your Cape Charles beach vacation! The peaceful downtown location leaves you just a short walk from shopping, restaurants, and (most importantly, as far as we are concerned) the beach.

The home has three bedrooms and two full baths. The living room has a comfortable sectional couch and a great TV for watching movies or sports. We love our dog and wouldn't want to vacation without her; we assume that if you have a dog, you want to bring him or her too!

The house has everything that you need to have a marvelous vacation -- the kitchen is spacious and stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, and appliances that you have at home (coffee pot, Keurig, Nespresso -- did we mention that we are coffee people ). The house features cable TV (there are flat screen TVs in the living room and in two of the bedrooms), WiFi, central heat and AC, and on-demand hot water (so your whole crew can clean up without draining the tank!). New mattresses throughout the house will ensure a good night's sleep. The cleaning fee covers all linens and towels, so you won't have to bring those with you.

Outside, there is a wrap-around front porch with a porch swing and lounge chairs. In the back, there is a spacious back yard with lights, a portable fire-pit, a charcoal grill/smoker, and an outdoor dining set. Set up a round of corn-hole or horseshoes, throw something tasty on the grill, open a cold drink of your choice, and watch the time fly.

In the shed you'll find everything you need to have a great day on the water -- an adult and kid-sized stand-up paddle-boards, adults and kid-sized kayaks, beach chairs, toys, games, bicycles, and the family's pride and joy -- a 5 person surrey.

Cape Charles is a hidden gem. Whether you're into nature, wildlife, hiking, shopping, eating, water-sports, or just sitting on the beach reading a good book... we are sure that you are going to have a wonderful vacation!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Or Patio Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Games Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Toys
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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Review Review

  • Kathy D.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    There have been some upgrades that the listed photos do not currently reflect. And I apologize that I did not think to take any photos to share. We found the home clean, welcoming, well supplied, and easy to access. The beds were extremely comfortable!! Kitchen nicely stocked! We did not have a pet, but could see ways they made it accommodating for fur babies. We did not use anything from the shed so I have words on that stuff. Parking was easy because they have a driveway to use. Street parking can get full in town during busier months so this was much appreciated!! Communication with the owner was informative and quick.We have been visiting the Cape Charles area for over 25 years, and we have stayed in over 10 different properties in Cape Charles. We found this one to be of the nicer ones for the price!

  • Angie H.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    What an adorable home! Conveniently located and a perfect family getaway. We loved walking to shops and restaurants. We look forward to returning!

  • Matthew K.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Pet friendly and great place for families with legos and toys and games for the kids! Wonderful house. Love the area. Easy walking to the beach and shops and food/drinks.

  • Melanie M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    We had a very nice stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The location was excellent, we could walk to almost everything. Our dog really enjoyed the trip as well since she got to go for golf cart rides.

  • Karen W.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    We had a great stay. Easy check in process. Home was clean and well equipped. We loved using the stand up paddle board and kayaks. Cape Charles has a great beach with easy parking, warm water, and minimal waves. Our dog had a great time playing in the water in the mornings.

  • Tim K.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Great location. Property was clean and beds were very comfortable. Lots of water water toys for use, along with board games and books. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Regina S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Great location. Plenty of parking. The big issue was cleanliness. Upon our 5:45pm arrival, the house was not cleaned by a service. The owner promptly sent cleaners over. Kitchen pots and pans, bowls, and silverware was dirty, and…there were roaches.

  • Jillian K.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    The place was perfect for our family. Our family of five fit perfectly in the connected rooms and then the grandparents stayed in the room with the king bed. Everyone was comfortable and we loved the location. The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off the sand after the beach and the house was well stocked. Overall it was a great beach stay!

  • Bernice B.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Great home base for a laid-back beach trip to Cape Charles with the family. We couldn't find some of the beach items listed, but the owner was really responsive in helping make sure we had access to what we needed.

  • Katie C.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Wonderful house! Clean, easy walk to places, loved the front porch swing. Would highly recommend!

  • Charles F.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Property is located in a very convenient area literally a short walk to most of what we needed to do. Beautiful home

  • Denise L.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    The house location was excellent. The kitchen was a bit of a disappointment, it was small and the pots and pans were lacking in the sense there were no smaller pots and the layoff was not functional. The upstairs bath needs updated the tub needs reglazing and its dangerous to use. I have some mobility issues so its not user friendly to older people. Otherwise we enjoyed our time there

  • Megan G.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    Prime location, great stay!

  • Deborah L.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Location in everything and Cape Cottage is in perfect location. Quaint 1901 house that has turn of the century charm and modern convenience.

  • Dan F.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Overall we really enjoyed this property. We found it had everything we needed and the location was great. There was some cleanliness issues…. Food on plates and pans, coffee left in carafe, grounds left in machine, hair/dust balls on floors, stained towels. Not overly objectionable but greater care is needed on these items.

  • karen k.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    House had so much to offer. We didn’t stay long enough to utilize all the fun things. Great location. Lots of space to hold large groups. Mike was super easy to work with. Answered questions in a timely fashion. We’ve stayed in several homes in Cape Charles and this was one of our favorites.

  • Anne K.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Plenty of space and beds for our family of 5. Large sectional in living room is so comfortable, offering a nice gathering spot for the family. Home is well stocked with towels, cookware, and paper supplies. The coffee bar with choice of Nespresso, keurig, and standard coffee brewing is awesome. The kids love the surrey and bikes, and mom appreciates the outdoor shower to rinse off the beach! But above all, pet friendly is most appreciated. There’s no dog fur on the furniture or carpets, the home is kept very clean. The owner is friendly and so easy to communicate with. We love staying here every summer.

  • Sunny C.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We had the best long weekend here in Cape Charles. The property is lovely. For those traveling with young children, it's set up with all the bedrooms upstairs. The main bedroom and first bedroom are off the main hallway, and the second bedroom is through the first bedroom - however there is a second set of stairs from the second bedroom to the first floor, so no one is ever trapped by a bedroom. Sorry, that's a little hard to visualize but view photos for more perspective. We had 3 adults and 2 children (3 and 5) with us, and there was ample space. Major bonus: blackout curtains in the first bedroom so my kids didn't wake up with the sunrise! We mostly ate in, and the kitchen was nicely stocked with cookware. We found some beach chairs and an inflatable raft in the shed, along with a SUP (did not test this out but it was there). I highly recommend a golf cart! It's a nice 10-15 walk to the beach and same distance to the brewery, but it was really fun to drive around the town. Host was kind and responsive. Check-in and check out were a breeze. We really enjoyed this and hope to be back again next year.

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$372+
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