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Relax at this peaceful retreat, located on a quiet private street but just a short walk to explore Chincoteague. Enjoy family friendly activities and take advantage of the nearby beach entrance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

On a Whim, a family retreat!

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Our house is located close to restaurants, beach entrance, and family friendly activities. You will love our house, located on a quiet private street but just a short walk to explore Chincoteague.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

Bed linens & towels are not provided. They are available for an added fee of $15per bed. The cost is optional and you're welcome to bring your own

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Chincoteague, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex, while Museum of Chincoteague and Captain Timothy Hill House are cultural highlights. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Chincoteague travel guide
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Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

  • Chincoteague, Virginia bay channel lagoon.
    Chincoteague Channel
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • You can go up to the top of this beautiful lighthouse.
    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Island Creamery
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Steamers
    14 min walk
  • Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe
    15 min walk
  • Teaguers
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On a Whim, a family retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On a Whim, a family retreat! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maui Jack's Waterpark, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Chincoteague Channel. Museum of Chincoteague and Oyster Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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On a Whim, a family retreat! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the stay! Nice, quiet area, kids enjoyed the yard area
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

A nice relaxing stay

Everything was so clean and nice. Very comfortable. Easy access to everything. If I went back to Chincoteauge I would stay at the same place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Very Nice!

Beautiful place. Perfect for a time to relax and get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Excellent stay

Only issue we had were that the beds were hard for us. May not bother others!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Short & Sweet

We only stayed 1 night, the house was very clean, cute and located in the right spot. We will definitely be back and for longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed the quiet area the property was located in. The view of the horses and a few ponies from the front steps was definitely a plus. The house was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. The code for entry was a nice touch for not having to meet a person for access. Our main concern was the road the property was on. It is my understanding that private roads are the responsibility of the home owners to maintain but this one was by far the worst of all the private roads we saw. The land/ home owners definitely need to pitch in to fix it. Almost no gravel remained and the pot holes were deep, wide, and numerous. We were in a 4x4 vehicle and would not recommend this for a small car. As fas the house goes, it was comfortable but would have liked a closet upstairs or at least some kind of clothing rack to hang items on. We are less than 5’6” tall and sometimes hit our heads on the sloped ceilings. Aside from these things the stay was enjoyable and we had a relaxing time away from the norm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Nice accommodations

It was like a home away from home. There were a lot of things the host seemed to consider that people would need on their vacation and not want to worry about or go without. The place was very nice and well cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mackenzie P.

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

May 2022

We really enjoyed having the washer and dryer in the house, as well as all the other provided materials such as toiletries and hand soaps. The parking area was nice and big enough for 3 cars however, the road is very bumpy and sandy to get to the house. The smart tv was great for watching movies! We really enjoyed the house overall and may come back again this year for this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas T.

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

Comfortable, Well-Kept Home in a Very Nice Locale

On a Whim is easy to get to and it is a very clean, comfortable place in a charming town. You are not far from impressive natural beauty, great beaches and excellent retaurants. We had no problem with communication with the owner and although our stay was very short, we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Long weekend

The accommodations were very clean and we had everything we needed for our long weekend. The host was very responsive with our questions and allowed us our one request. It was a great weekend, and we were all able to unwind in comfort while catching up with everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Jay R.

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

Had an emergency there because lost heat before 9pm on Thursday. No way to get in touch with anyone

First few days were great but the loss of heat then the loss of electric for Seniors was horrible 47 degrees meant moving to a motel at 10:45pm. Added expense and no way to get help, spoiled our trip!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiqui E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025