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Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

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!

Ask us about our special Golf Packages at Bay Creek Golf Resort to play on the amazing Nicklaus & Palmer golf courses!

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2833-232919

About the area

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 83.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬9 min walk
  • Sting-Ray's Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

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 at Beach, beach, beach in historic Cape Charles. Lovely 2BR Apt1Block from beach?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location . Very convient to most of Cape Charles. Would stay here again..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

ROBIN J.

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.

8/10 Good

Riley E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location! Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great stay, super easy! Perfect for our beach trip. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This place is perfect. Very clean and the location was absolutely perfect. Close to the beach and close to every shop and restaurant in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape Charles charm

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Clean, spacious, close to beach. Nice quiet little town. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late summer stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

It was just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters wedding

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this rental!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia O., Rochester NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint in every way

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

James N.

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.

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Cape Charles

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Location!!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Nice clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022