Title: "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach Vacation home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Cape Charles Beach ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/b47e0fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/b8c73945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/3344c08e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/a370bdc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217700/55217676/9eefe03e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Historic Cape Charles, this 1913 historic home offers a beach vacation like no other. One block from the family-friendly beach and ½ block to shopping and restaurants, enjoy unlimited street parking and explore on foot or via an optional golf cart. Relax on the massive wraparound porch or newly added sun/screen room with harbor views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach Optional golf cart available. This one of a kind picturesque historic home is situated perfectly near the beach on the west end of Historic Cape Charles for your family vacation. The house is one block from the family friendly beach and ½ block to the business district with all the shopping and restaurants you could want. Park your car with the unlimited street parking available and you’ll never need to drive again during your stay at this massive retreat originally built in 1913. Designer decorated with nautical and timeless pieces in a bright and cheerful beach theme. The highlight of the house is its massive wraparound porch where you will spend your mornings sipping coffee and after a full day at the beach your evening happy hours watching the town stroll by. If porches and fresh air aren’t your thing then the newly added rear sun/screen room with views out to the harbor and bay will be your relaxing and socializing hotspot. The warm inviting parlor is perfect for reading, relaxing or visiting. Large farm-style dining room just off the kitchen is suitable for even the largest of family meals and gatherings. Family room has 55" Smart TV with NetFlix and AppleTV. Three large bedrooms and one kids “cabin”. The home is centrally heated and cooled and the bedrooms have remote control celling fans. Two full renovated baths on the second floor and one ½ bath on the main level. Corner lot has large yard for outdoor activities and sundeck and stone patio leading to the garage where you can store your beach gear in the evenings. Optional Golf cart can be included with your stay to scoot around to anywhere you’d ever need to go in town. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Street parking available - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76810000/76809000/76808909/de9d2a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just One House From The Beach Barefoot Bungalow Offers A Sweet Beach Vacation Historic Downtown Cape Charles - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=76808909&PinnedHotelID=76808909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128700/40128658/4ef494f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Overlooking Park with 1st and 2nd Floor Primary Suites. 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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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 340326 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.26780%2C-76.02090&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sOH-eUFHIuMf0lmTw_2kzRGhZes=) Cape Charles, VA #### What's nearby - Cape Charles Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 km - Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km - Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 20.2 km #### Getting around - Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "Bay Charles” Beautiful Bayside Retreat steps from Cape Charles Beach located? > Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Central Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? 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