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Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably

Escape to this tranquil retreat with your loved ones where warm sunsets meet cool ocean breezes.

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Beach nearby
Lake
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably

Sweet Retreat -
Our “Sweet Retreat” has been lovingly renovated to create the perfect getaway for you and whomever has the privilege of escaping with you. We are located 9 houses from the beach where you’ll find calm, quiet waters making it a great locale for your little ones and peaceful sunset walk on the beach. Your time at the beach can be followed by a walk through Cape Charles’ charming downtown (for dinner, purchasing your vacation souvenir and a stop for a treat at the candy store).
Our home boasts 3600 sq. feet of space for you and your group to spread out and take a break in between beach trips, bike rides and tasty cuisine. The main floor has two living areas, a large dining room and fully equipped kitchen for your group meals, ½ bath, laundry room and small game room w/a foosball table . On the 2nd floor of the main house there are 3 bedrooms (2 King and 1 Queen - all brand new) each with their own bathroom. The 3rd floor is perfect sleepover set up for all of the kids. In the back section of the house on the 2nd floor there are two bedrooms (1 Queen and 1 Full Size Bunkbed) and a shared full bathroom. A new outdoor shower was added this spring(2019). Beach chairs and umbrellas are provided. (8 chairs & 2 umbrellas)
We look forward to having you and your vacation crew at our home and allowing you to enjoy the charm that Cape Charles offers.

***The Sweet Retreat is for sale. However, when the time comes, we will write it into the contract that the new owner is required to honor all existing reservations even after the closing date.

This is our second house on HomeAway in Cape Charles check out the reviews of our other house. (HomeAway #4841056)

Property manager

Phillip Dail

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs considered. $175 pet cleaning fee

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: Contact us for exceptions.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sweet Retreat Beach House Cape Charles
Sweet Retreat Beach Cape Charles
Sweet Retreat Cape Charles
Sweet Retreat Close to the Beach!

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Dog Beach - 12 min drive
  • Eyre Hall - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 51 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 - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cape Charles Beach and Bay Creek Golf Club. Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Sweet Retreat - Close to the beach! Sleeps 12 comfortably Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lawrence K., Fallston, Maryland

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey S. R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas get away
We enjoyed the town, location of home and family time. Thank you for allowing us to stay. The big dining room table was perfect for us. Having two living rooms also worked well for our family. Every room having their own ac/heat was a wonderful addition to meeting our needs. Cape Charles is surely a place to come back and visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren S., Mechanicsville

A great family getaway!
We had 3 generations under 1 roof for Thanksgiving and this house held us all beautifully! It's in a fantastic location to the shops and the beach. The new dual oven is very nice to cook in and lots of counterspace. The owners were very nice and even offered us an early checkin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great house close to the water. Plenty of room. Very comfortable. Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer get away
Great location near the Bay and tennis courts! Spacious house for family gathering Enjoyed cooking on the deck with the large gas grill
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Thanks you for a great place to stay
All was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zana D., ST AUGUSTINE

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Retreat is Sweet!
House was perfect for our three family vaca. Ages ranging from 72 to 22 months. Very well stocked, even with things we aren't used to seeing in a rental! Beds were comfy, rooms were great size and the extra fridge came in handy. Would recommend this house to everyone! We love Cape Charles and loved staying at Sweet Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Large house to accommodate a large family. Great location near the beach and town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for Our Group of 8 Ladies
Everyone loved the house. It is charming and in a wonderful area not far from the beach. We would come back! The only issues we had were minor. First, there is very little closet space that isn't locked. Second, the top (3rd floor) bedroom had flimsy mattresses. Because only 2 of us were up there, we doubled up the mattresses and it worked out fine. Additionally, there was no body wash or soap up there in that room. We'd say that room is best for children. There are 3 beds with trundles beneath them. But, again, these were minor issues, and we still give the house top ratings and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
We had a wonderful vacation. The house was perfect for our 3 families. We had 5 kids ages 1-5 and the house had everything we needed. It was a very short walk to the beach, and a short walk to the Main Street and playground. The house was clean when we arrived and the hosts were quick to respond for any of our questions. We would definitely stay here again if we had the opportunity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet escape
This was our 3rd summer at this house and it was just as lovely as ever! The house is large enough to accommodate my whole family. Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families with kids
We loved the beautiful, old house with all of the necessary modern conveniences. Plenty of space for multi family, multi generation comfort. Evenings on the front porch were magical and we loved being able to walk to the beach. Perfect vacation ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great besties vacation
We had 7 adults and 4 children (ages 4 - 8), the house was perfect!! It’s such a cool old house. Everyone had their own bed and bathroom! This was our third year vacationing at Cape Charles and the first time we were out of the gated neighborhood. We rented golf carts and since we were so close to everything, it took no time to get to where we wanted to go, beach, play ground, brewery, ice cream, all the fun places. We did reach out to the owners once about extra blankets and cornhole bags, they responded really quickly and got us what we needed within a few hours. This was one of the few houses that had parking in the back off the alley, which was perfect, since we had 4 vehicles. The house has everything you need, except beach towels, don’t forget those like I did. LOL We did a lot of front porch sitting, set up the cornhole boards in the front yard, kids had fun playing on the foosball table, cooked lots of great meals in the kitchen and ate together in the huge dining room, played games and hung out in the comfy living rooms. I hope your group has as much fun as we did!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
41 years of Nursing School Friendship Annual Getaway
It was all prefect and then some. Will def be back to Sweet Retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
2nd year staying at this house and everything was great again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Easton, MD. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Outstanding Stay at a Dail property in Cape Charles
This is our third stay with the Dail family at one of their Cape Charles properties. All stays have been rated 5 stars and this most recent stay was no different. We do not bother looking at other rentals as this owner is consistently in communication prior to the visit, always has a very clean house, and is easily accessible if needed during the stay. I have no negative comments and encourage you to rent one of the Dail properties. You will not be disappointed, they are top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lavale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it from the moment that we entered.
My husband and I were celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary. Your home allowed our entire family minus one grandchild to be together. The front porch was in constant use and the location gave everyone the freedom to do what they pleased. The week was almost perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Beach for Toddlers
Sweet Retreat is the perfect house for families with children. It is very kid friendly and has plenty of space. My 3 year old grandson loved the bedroom on the third floor since it had a "secret passageway." The beds and furnishings were very comfortable. It was nice having 2 living areas since my son-in-law had to work from home a few days. This house is ideally located near the beach and park. It is definitely a "Sweet Retreat!"
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We loved our stay in Cape Charles and the house was amazing! We were on our annual family girls trip, but unfortunately half of our group had to stay home due to illness. We were still able to enjoy a quiet getaway and all of the local attractions. We can’t wait to return with the rest of our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for large family group as layout is great
Old but lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Although we were not able to spend as much time outside as we had hoped, the inside of this house was so comfortable that we relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanksgiving dinner, games around the table, Christmas cookie baking, and so much more. Thank you to everyone involved who made our stay exceptional. We are already looking forward to future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oysters and friends
Beautiful historic home with modern amenities. Our group was here for business meetings and social outings and the home was perfect, more than we could have hoped for. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Addie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Charles Wedding
This house has everything you need for the perfect stay. Charming, well appointed, clean, and perfect layout. We will be back and highly recommend Sweet Retreat to those looking for a place to stay in Cape Charles that’s close to the the bay and blocks from historic downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

jennifer l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls vacay house
Everyone had own room, most had own bathroom too! Lots of space. Great porch time. Bathrooms could use some hooks for towels n clothes. Night lights in halls would be great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Trip to CC
We take an annual trip to CC and this is the second time we have stayed in this home and we were not disappointed! It’s a great house, plenty of room for two to three families to spread out, close to the beach and town, well stocked with everything you need. We will definitely rebook in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021