"Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

May 29, 2025

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Lovely house

We loved staying at Bay Charles! The location was perfect for walking to town and the beach. And we spent alot of time on the beautiful wrap around front porch and the toddlers loved the back yard to kick a ball around.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Sep 3, 2023

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Cape Charles weekend

Great location Cool house Will return!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

May 12, 2023

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Lovely Stay

We had a wonderful time at Bay Charles. The house is lovely, and the neighborhood is so quaint. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Jun 15, 2021

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Charming Charles

Beautifully appointed house in great location. Close to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Lovely front porch with plentiful seating plus all season room in the back. Easy parking. We enjoyed this house rain and shine! Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Jul 30, 2024

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Beautiful home!

I have stayed in a number of rentals in Cape Charles and this was one of the nicest places! It was very clean and spacious. Of note, the room with the two twin beds would be fine for two small children, it is not quite big enough for two teenagers. The location is fantastic and they were very responsive to the questions we had during the week. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

henry m.

Jul 30, 2022

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Lovely vacation

Our family had a wonderful week. The house is nicely renovated and really cute. We were able to squeeze a Pack n Play for our grand baby into the fourth bedroom. We booked again for next year! The golf cart was a fun add on. Location was outstanding: one block away from the beach and Brown Dog ice cream!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Aug 26, 2023

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Exactly as I imagined!

We had a great time at the Bay Charles! House was lovely, spacious and very comfortable. Our family gathered every morning in the sunroom or on the back patio for coffee. Front porch was a great alternative spot to relax and/or enjoy a swing on the porch.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jul 18, 2023

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Our home away from home

We look forward to returning to bay Charles year after year. This gracious home has everything needed for a relaxing beach vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Jul 1, 2022

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Wonderful Beach Home

We had an amazing time staying in this home. We had two families totally 9 people and it was such a wonderful place to stay. The decoration and furniture were so welcoming and relaxing. We spent the mornings in the sun room off the back enjoying coffee and pastries from the local bakery. We spent the evenings on the front porch enjoying the day, sipping wine and cocktails. The front porch is HUGE, we had an infant who loved being able to crawl, explore and wander around while the adults sat and hung out together. The house is a stones throw from the beach which made it so easy to walk over or to take the golf over for a quick dip. The house is also just a block away from downtown. It was so much fun to be able to walk out your door and almost immediately be in the little town, going to shops and restaurants. If there is any negative, it would be that he kitchen is a little on the small side so making a large meal is a little challenging. But the kitchen is well equipped for the size with all sorts of pots, pans, appliances, and most everything you could need. We would absolutely stay in this home again. It was such a calm, relaxing home to stay in and Cape Charles as a whole is an incredible place for small children given the beach is like a big bathtub and pretty shallow for 100+ yards out. It was just a phenomenal place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Jun 11, 2022

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First Time Cape Charles

First time in Cape Charles and we loved it. We couldn't have asked for better weather. The location was great and the house was adorable. Loved the front porch swing...it will be dearly missed

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jun 5, 2022

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Great house, lovely location

This house is in a perfect location, tastefully decorated, and has all the amenities for a great vacation. The wrap around porch and screened in sunroom were perfect places to hang out. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanelle B.

May 8, 2022

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Easter at ESVA

Beautiful and unique home. Our 2 children had a blast playing hide & seek in all the rooms and the location could not have been more ideal.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Apr 28, 2022

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Great location, well-maintained house

We enjoyed a late April trip and appreciated the great location! Having the golf cart included with the rental was hugely helpful! We were able to walk or ride to the beach and pier within just minutes, and we took daily rides in the golf cart for coffee/pastries, lunch, ice cream, dinner, etc. The house was well-maintained and decorated with a beachy, updated feel. Bedrooms were large (although we would have loved at least one king bed!), and the kids "cabin" worked well for small children. The large, flat side yard was also a huge plus, as our kids could play soccer there easily!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne B.

Apr 18, 2022

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Exceptional Experience

This was our first trip to Cape Charles and it was such an enjoyable vacation. This home was beautiful inside with furniture and decor that was out of a magazine. The location to town and the beach was perfect, just one block.. We will be back many more times.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky J., Ringoes

Apr 15, 2022

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Perfect house LOCATION LOCATION!

House was perfect and beautifully appointed and decorated. Had everything we needed. I miss read the listing and thought it was 4 full bedrooms + the kids room. Maybe my mistake. Cape Charles is an wonderful town and this group of moms had an amazing 5 day getaway. Don’t miss out on the state park.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Charlottesville, VA, USA

Apr 10, 2022

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Great location and house!

I highly recommend this property if you are a group of 8 or less. Four large bedrooms sleep two each; 3 of the rooms have queens and one room has 2 twins. Obviously that means 6 people are sharing beds, so it works best for couples and 2 kids on the twins. We were 3 women all related to each other, and 4 kids from one family, so we doubled up as mother and child, grandmother and child, one adult in one of the queen rooms, and 2 kids on the twins. The kitchen is very well equipped, modern and clean appliances, older but charming cabinets and counters. One full bath modernized, and one full bath with lots of room for your toiletry items and a freestanding tub with old fashioned shower attached with shower curtain. Half bath downstairs. Lots of lamps and comfy furniture, including bed mattresses and linens. House is large and spacious and really lovely. Best part…..one block to the beach and one block to Mason Ave, the Main Street and downtown area. The location cannot be beat. Corner lot and neighbors only on one side. Property manager Kathy was very responsive, and helpful. I hope to rent this house again, and I highly recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan P.

Mar 28, 2022

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Charming!

The property is perfectly situated by town and the beach. The house was exceptionally clean and very well stocked. It's a beautiful home, we loved sitting on the front porch! Can't say enough great things about the house. Will definitely be back for another visit!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

Oct 24, 2021

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Wonderful Stay

Fantastic home in a great location with all the amenities! We had 6 adults and it was perfect for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgia L.

Oct 9, 2021

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Perfect Fall Weekend

Don’t shy away from the beach in October. The weather was perfect to go along with a wonderful house. Bay Charles was attractive, well appointed and in close proximity to the beach. We definitely would schedule another visit to this charming house and beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Sep 19, 2021

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Getaway Weekend

We were first timers to Cape Charles, and we thought the house was going to be great, but it was incredible. We’re not avid old house fans due to creaks and the sometimes creepy nature of them. However, the house was more modern than expected inside and decorated with modern trends. Loved it. If there was a higher rating for location, we would have have it 10 stars. One block from both the beach AND the shops. Very walkable to most things unless going up near the Kings Creek area in which case just pull the golf cart out of the garage - included in the price!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sep 1, 2021

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Fantastic family getaway

This was the perfect house for a week at the bay with our kids! The house is a great layout for families, fully stocked with beach toys, kitchen, and laundry. The location can't be beat - a block from the beach and a block from restaurants and shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie P.

Aug 22, 2021

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Great House!

Beautiful property, fantastic location. If only we could have brought our dog:(

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Aug 3, 2021

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Great location!

We would rent this place again, but perhaps directly with rental company next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise H., Harrisonburg, VA

Jul 14, 2021

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Magical week!

We loved the house and the location! Very comfortable home at the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Archie D.

Jun 30, 2021

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Making "Bat Charles" memories

"Bay Charles" is the perfect home for a relaxing and fun vacation. The home is well appointed and the owners have made every effort to make their guest comfortable. We loved the location, convenient to downtown and beach. We would defiantly stay at this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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