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Chesapeake Bay View

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

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.

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

Jacob M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home in Cape Charles
Great historic home with a great location across the street from the beach. We have come to this house for years and plan to continue in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, every time.
Lovely house.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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
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

Francesca P., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cape Charles Classic
If you get an opportunity to stay at this beautiful home because the dates are available, DO IT! sunSet from the upstairs deck is worth it for the incredible pictures alone, but the room to spread out (family of 2 adults, 3 kids under 8, 2 teens and 2 grandparents), the ample beach towels, the media room for the teens with a Roku tucked away upstairs, the opportunity to play pool in the morning and then relax in the comfortably appointed living room at night, enjoy a family meal in the beautiful dining room, do laundry (two dryers, woo hoo!) and be literal steps from the beach are the icing on top. Lovely fenced backyard and watching their Poppy grill out kept our littles entertained outside, with the outdoor shower, beach chairs, beach toys, life vests, kayaks and golf cart charging station adding to the convience and enjoyment for everyone. Close to everything. We LOVED Cape Charles (first visit) and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Charles Perfection!
Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jacob M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Lovely house, lively town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable Location and Sunset Views
We rented this house for a weekend getaway with four families, including 5 children ranging in age from 7 to 15. The property exceeded our expectations in terms of convenience, spaciousness and location! The house is literally across the street from the beach and the sunset views from the second floor balcony are spectacular. NOTE: This house happens to be across the street from the beach, but it is NOT a beach house in the sense that some renters may be expecting. It may not be a great fit for families with toddlers, young children and/or people with mobility issues who find climbing steep stairs a challenge. The kitchen is for prep and does not have sightlines to the living area. Having said that, our older children LOVED being able to spread out and find quiet places to hang out. The house has an unpaved alley that runs behind it where we parked our cars and our two rented golf carts; this was an unexpected perk because it made it much easier to unload/load luggage, groceries, kids, etc. without watching for street and sidewalk traffic. The back parking area also includes a golf cart charging station which is very helpful if you rent carts (highly recommended). We had very limited interaction with the property manager but that was okay because check-in/ out instructions were very clear and everything was in working order. Bathrooms needed a little more attention and the decor could use a feather duster, but all in all, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Scott F., Richmond, Va

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Our stay at the Chesapeake Bay View was wonderful! The house is even more impressive in person. There are enough beach chairs and beach toys for all so no need to travel with those. The house is beautifully decorated and the owners have thoughtfully and strategically put things out of the reach of toddlers which was a welcome surprise for us. Overall, we could not have asked for a better place to spend time with our family
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa C., Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rick B.

Hard to beat!
On the Bay provided our family a wonderful bonding experience. The views from the upper deck were sensational. Anne and Mark are great hosts and very responsive to our needs. We hope to return again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Charles Family Getaway 2022
It is always a pleasure to return to this beautiful and comfortable home. The location is perfect and the home is well equipped for sleeping, cooking, relaxing, and hitting the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love love
I am madly in love with this beautiful house. I wish I could pick it up and take it home with me, of course then it wouldn’t have the view! We especially enjoyed sunsets from the second floor balcony and reading in the daybed swing on the downstairs porch. The beds were super comfy, and I only wish we had more time to enjoy all of the spaces. So many cozy nooks! I hope to return. Thank you for opening up this wonderful home to visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022