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Chesapeake Bay View

Escape to a grand old lady of Cape Charles with plenty of room for family fun. Enjoy relaxing sunsets, kayak adventures and cozy nights fireside.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chesapeake Bay View

6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath, Sleeps 12-14. 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, 2 twin trundle beds. Single daybed bed on first floor. Folding mattress available in Sunrise closet.

Escape To The Beautiful Virginia Eastern Shore And The Chesapeake Bay View!

Our home is one of the three “grand old ladies” that were built across from the beach facing directly west into the sunset. Built in 1927 for a wealthy Cape Charles merchant, extensive renovations have been made to restore its grand character and create one of the most comfortable, as well as relaxing family rentals on the Virginia eastern shore. Enjoy a walk on the extensive sandy beach, lounge in the sun, kayak and paddle board, or build a sandcastle! Every evening you can view the fantastic sunset from the relaxing front porch! You may decide to "eat in" under the lights on the back patio or stroll to one of our fine restaurants. Fine shops, galleries, dining and entertainment are all within walking distance. The Town of Cape Charles Fishing Pier is an amenity for your family to enjoy a day of fishing or crabbing. The Town purchases an annual fishing license, so you do not need your own. You will need to register for the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program, which is a no-charge program. Registration is quick and easy.

Each bedroom on the second floor has an on suite full bathroom and ROKU live streaming television. The third floor features two bedrooms, one full bath and a media room. The sixth bedroom is located on the first floor off the kitchen and has a single daybed. A single portable bed is available as well located in the closet of the Sunrise bedroom.

The dining room seats 8 comfortably, but can seat 12 using the corners. The black buffet holds white china and gold ware that may be used. Please do not open or use the china cabinet china.

The butlers pantry seats a table of 4. The wine glasses, cocktail glasses and beer glasses are available for use. The bottom cabinets contains china that is perfect for afternoon tea!

The beautiful sun porch is equipped with a stately pool table for your enjoyment. Four kayaks are available for use during your stay, along with the required life vest and whistle. Sun bathe during the day and cool off under the breeze of the front porch in the evening, or sit fireside in front of the backyard fireplace!

If you feel adventurous you can rent jet skis from Poseidon Watersports, take a kayak expedition with Southeast Expeditions or go horseback riding on the beach with Esperanza Riding Company! The Northampton YMCA offers vacation passes!

Note: Park on gravel lot off private drive behind the house and do not park in yard driveway. Golf cart parking and charging station available there as well.

Property manager

Anne Guevarra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact owner
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Chesapeake Bay View the Only Thing We Overlook is the Bay
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay House
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay Cape Charles
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay House
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay Cape Charles
Chesapeake Bay View-the Thing We Overlook is Bay
Chesapeake Bay View the Only Thing We Overlook is the Bay
Chesapeake Bay View the Only Thing We Overlook is the Bay

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 4 min walk
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 18 min walk
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chesapeake Bay View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chesapeake Bay View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chesapeake Bay View?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chesapeake Bay View located?

Located in Cape Charles, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Bay Creek Golf Club is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Chesapeake Bay View Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blessed!
A wonderful stately home with incredible views of the sunset. We love On the Bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja Howell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family get-a-way
This property was very comfortable, with many conveniences. Being across from the beach was a bonus. We were able to take the little ones to the beach for just a couple of hours, with little effort to get there. We appreciated all of the things in the house, that we did not have to drag from home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Charles Perfection!
Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Lovely house, lively town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and it was amazing!
Loved everything about the house and the rental process.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time at this property! Ready to book for next year!
A beautiful old regal house. Upper deck has spectacular water and sunset views. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F., Richmond, Va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
We particularly enjoyed the second floor balcony to watch the sunset. Cannot beat that location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Weekend!
Very nice! We enjoyed the beautiful small town . The house was perfect !Looking forward on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora J., Harrisonburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We had views of the bay, beautiful sunsets to watch and just a short walk to the beach. The house was amazing - roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and the best location
It couldn’t be any easier to get to the beach from this gorgeous home. The home itself is beautifully decorated and comfortable. It’s a great space for a large family. My family has enjoyed it for years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time in Cape Charles
Beautiful historic house across the street from the beach. We have rented this house for the last 5 summers and have never had any issues. The owners are very friendly, helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home for a Wedding Stay Weekend
The home was beautiful and accommodated our large group just perfectly. There was lots to look at, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and it was just the right walking distance to downtown and the beach! I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for friends or big family groups
Great location. Home is well equipped Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a beautiful location
This was our fifth summer visiting Cape Charles and second time staying in this house. And we have rented it again for next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always Top Notch!
Our host, Anne, is on top of every detail. The house is beautiful and in the perfect location for easy access to the beach. This was our third year in a row staying at On the Bay and we plan to be back next year, Lord Willing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
Our family enjoyed our stay in this lovely, well equipped, fully furnished home! Proximity to the beach and to town gets no better than this! Ending the day with a magnificent sunset just was the perfect ending to a relaxing, step back in time as we enjoyed our time together as a family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Fun
We loved Chesapeake Bay View! It’s the best house we’ve ever rented-we plan on coming back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right on the bay
We had 4 adults and 6 kids on our trip and this house easily accommodated all of us! Easy access to the bay and beautiful sunset views from the top deck. We all had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we wanted!
A beautiful, comfortable house and yard for us to spend some rare quality time with our extended family, and to celebrate a cousin's wedding. Being close to the ocean was also very special. Anne was a lovely host and we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house! Highly recommend!
We loved everything about the stay! Plenty of room for extended family. Great views of the water from the bedrooms and balconies. All the extras were provided, from beach chairs to cookery to linens. Town of Cape Charles was great, clean and very welcoming. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C., Chesapeake, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location
This home is beautiful, well appointed...an absolute treasure. Our group has stayed at many VRBOs and this one has been hands down our favorite. If you’re into old world charm with modern amenities and lots of American pride, this is it! We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in Cape Charles
This property is so elegant yet relaxed and roomy. It has everything you need for a friends or family getaway. The hosts are responsive if needed. Love the new shower head in “Sunset”. The sunsets from the upper porch can’t be beat. And the outdoor fireplace is another fun feature!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house !
If I could give the house 10 stars, I would !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This was our second stay and it was wonderful! We had four families which included 5 kids between ages 2-7. Location was great, amenities were great! We will go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well equipped Victorian beach house
The house had everything we needed for an awesome week at the beach! Couldn’t have asked for a better location, and sunsets from the second floor balcony were priceless. We plan to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020