Beach Retreat, in the heart of Cape Charles Historic Area, offers a cozy beachy theme and charming brick building on Mason Avenue. Stroll to local shops and restaurants or unwind on the spacious veranda with panoramic views of Cape Charles harbor.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach
Beach, beach, beach! Many local shops, cafes, and restaurants that can be easily strolled to in this cozy historic beach town. Reserve now to take advantage of our beautiful fall weather, uncrowded beaches and fresh seafood. This lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo, "Beach Retreat" is in the heart of the quaint Cape Charles Historic Area on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, only one block from the beach, "Beach Retreat" is a cozy, yet spacious second story two bedroom unit that requires steps to access. This unit has a charming beachy theme and is located in a historic brick building on Mason Avenue, the town’s historic thoroughfare, perfect for great people watching and access to all of the boutiques, restaurants and shops. In June 2012, Cape Charles was named “One of the Best Little Beach Towns” by Southern Living Magazine. "Beach Retreat" is only about a block from that beautiful Cape Charles town beach. This is the perfect vacation rental for a romantic or adventure filled getaway--any time of the year! It’s outfitted with very comfortable furniture and includes a dining room with seating for four. The 1st bedroom offers a high-end king-sized mattress and the 2nd bedroom offers a comfortable twin mattress. Full kitchen including dishwasher, built-in microwave and ceramic top stove. Sliding doors from both the living room and bedroom lead out to the spacious veranda. Be sure to check out all of the amenities for this lovely 2 bedroom apartment! Enjoy a cup of morning joe out on the veranda with panoramic views of the Cape Charles harbor or walk a short block to the delightfully delicious Cape Charles Coffee House for breakfast or lunch. So, if you are looking for a snug nest for a simple and relaxing vacation, "Beach Retreat" is truly a great choice!
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Licensed Virginia Real Estate Agents have a financial interest in this rental property.
Blue Heron Vacation Rentals is a local, family-owned real estate firm specializing in vacation rentals in the Cape Charles, VA Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Blue Heron Vacation Rentals does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, elderliness, familial status or disability. Blue Heron Vacation Rentals affirms its policy of equal housing rental opportunities pursuant to state and federal fair housing laws.
Information herein is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors & omissions, may contain approximations and is not warranted. Availability and prices are subject to change. Blue Heron Vacation Rentals represents the Landlord of this property and is
Licensed in Virginia.
Please note that the Landlord is a licensed Virginia real estate broker.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the condo: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Books
Cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 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
About the area
Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighborhood in Cape Charles, is home to this condo. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club. Visit our Cape Charles travel guide
Is Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach located?
Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach, Chesapeake Bay, and Cape Charles Harbor. Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach Reviews
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Exceptional
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This apartment was perfect for our trip! It was clean and comfortable, and easy walking distance to anywhere we wanted to go. The kitchen is small but well equipped, and the beds were extremely comfortable. We would love to stay here again!
Everything was perfect for our long weekend stay. The location to the beach, restaurants, and stores was great. The place was spacious and had everything we needed. Beds and furniture were comfortable. We loved the openness of the living area.
It was a wonderful apt with a great location to walk to everything. Shop owners were all super friendly! Our only disappointment was that the beach was actually closed the first 2 days for “reconstruction “ and the main reason we chose there was to walk to the beach.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, perfect for our little family of 3. Ideal location on the main thoroughfare; steps from the beach, ice cream (goals for our 2yr old), and shopping (for mom). The apartment was well appointed, very clean… we had a great time and are already looking forward to our next trip to the ES.
Spacious, tidy apartment in the heart of Cape Charles
We stayed at this awesome property for a 4-day getaway, it was perfect for our family of 3. Walking distance to all of Cape Charles Main Street shops, as well as the beach and fishing pier. The apartment was amazingly spacious and clean, the kitchen fabulously well stocked, we really could not have asked for more. Would love to stay again on our next trip!
This rental was overall tidy. It had everything we needed and was close to the beach. Will definitely be staying here again. The check in process was a little off, the company had given the wrong apartment number with the code to access, so I did have to go to the real estate company since no one would respond on VRBO messages.
Excellent little get away for two as long as you go before Labor Day weekend. The holiday weekend marks the closing of most attractions in town, which was not reflected in the price of the rent. The apartment was clean and well decorated.
The apartment was clean and as expected. The property manager with Blue Heron Realty reached out to ask if they could bring some new furniture in, which was no problem for us. However, we waited until they arrived and then went out to dinner. When we returned the front door to the unit was wide open. I texted to inform her and have yet almost 24 hours later received an apology or explanation.
Location made getting around a breeze. We have stayed in Cape Charles several times and you can't beat being on the main drag and so close to the beach. Highly recommend!
Katherine Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
ROBIN J.
Aug 7, 2025
RELAXING VACATION
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
WE LOVED OUR CONDO. VERY UPDATED AND GREAT LOCATION.JUST ENOUGH STORES, RESTAURANTS AND THINGS TO DO.
Wonderful location for our first visit! Comfortable and clean. The only problem we had was connecting to the WiFi. Had to go to library to download books on my Kindle.
Perfect location! We loved our stay. The apartment was great for us with a small child. Convenient to everything. I took one star off for cleanliness. There was sand on the toilet seat and a dirty bowl on the floor upon arrival. Would stay again.
We had a wonderful three days at Cape Charles. The property was spacious, very clean and perfectly located. It's a great town to walk and we had especially nice weather, so we enjoyed sunsets each evening. It was the perfect getaway for us.
My daughter was married at Mimosa Barn and my husband and I (from Mass) stayed at the Beach Retreat. It was better than the what the photos portrayed and was perfect for two people (plus my daughter the night before the wedding). The owner was very gracious and we will definitely stay there again if it's available.
Great home and location but it could be a little cleaner
Very nice home, tastefully furnished and good location. I found a dead roach in the bedroom and the sheet in one of the rooms had a strand of hair on it which was not a pleasant sight. Other than that a great stay.
Dan R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
James N.
Jun 15, 2025
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The unit was nice and big. Very Clean, close to the beach. Right on the main road of Cape Charles. The property manager was easy to work with. Only negative thing was the deck. We like to enjoy our morning coffee and evening cocktails outside but was not able due to the deck conditions rusty furniture no cushions although the manager did send over 2 chair cushions the deck itself was filthy with bird droppings and dirt and vines growing everywhere. I would suggest the management company give the deck a complete overhaul. Given that I would recommend the property to friends.
The condo is an excellent value. Size, location and condition are excellent. I had requested a change in our dates and Doug responded directly. We adjusted our stay to start and finish a day later.One disappointment ....... We could not connect to the internet the last 24 hours of our stay. I called the two numbers listed in our guest instructions and left messages and my cell # but did not received a call. I rebooted the router to no avail. One other item of note which did not affect our stay in any way. The window/door frame in the second bedroom has a leak. It rained most of Monday and Tuesday with a north wind blowing against that side of the building. On Wednesday we went in that room to open the drapes and noticed the carpet was wet on the left side of the frame including the frame, step and floor. The door had never been opened during our stay.
This is Unit B. Very clean with the softest carpet- all seems new. I walked everywhere- long walks- short walks- walks by the water- to the shops to the restaurants. This place is close to everything.
Comfy beds. Nice towels and lots of them. The desk is a working stand up desk and has a great chair with it. Constructive criticism- the ice maker did not work and there are no lamps in the living area - only over head ceiling fan lights. The ceiling fans are totally cool though. One lamp in one bedroom. Be warned the sofa is soft and low to the floor. Hard to get off it if you have trouble like that. Oh yes. 22 stairs and no elevator. We were not prepared for that but managed. The deck is on the back but was an incredible place to start the day and then later watch the night fall. Great furniture out there. All in all- a great place in a great town at a good price.