It doesn't get any better than this...to watch the sunsets from the front porch! One of few beachfront homes in Cape Charles!
Please see: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, please see: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.
The Space:
Down by the Bay, Home Features:
• 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, up to 12 guests
• Unbeatable Views of Chesapeake Bay
• Cross the Street to the Beach
• Free WiFi & Smart TVs
This large beachfront home has unbeatable views of the Chesapeake Bay and sleeps up to 12 people. This is a brand new vacation rental and one of few on the beach front in Cape Charles. This property has 4 full bathrooms (1 on each floor and 2 on the second floor) and 5 bedrooms (4 on the second floor and 1 on the 3rd floor).
Grab a towel and cross the street to the beach! This property has private parking behind the house and is great for families.
Guest Access:
This home uses keyless entry for self-check-in; your door code is sent by email and text 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival. Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request (subject to availability). Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
The Neighborhood:
Noted on the National Register of Historic Places, Northampton County's Cape Charles offers one of the largest concentrations of turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast. The historic district and small-town atmosphere create a serene and inviting community. Enjoy the history and experience galleries, boutiques, bookshops, and beautiful beach! Cape Charles Town Beach is the only free public beach on the Easter Shore of Virginia.
Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Take a Boat Tour, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Explore the Beach, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Birding & More!
- Shops: The Boardwalk, Table and Tonic Cape Charles, Cape Charles Candy Company, Love Letters, Gull Hummock Gourmet Market, Chessie's Toys and Games & more!
Annual Festivals & Events:
• Crabby Blues Festival
• Annual Crab Slam
• LOVEFest
• Sounds of the Shore
• Festive Fridays, Cape Charles Winter Wonderland (Nov-Dec)
• Free Concert in the Park (Summer Season)
• Grand Illumination (Dec)
We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!
Getting Around:
Cape Charles is located near the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore right on the Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles is a small town (the historic area is roughly a six block by six block square) that sits on the peninsula’s western coast, meaning you can sit on the beach in Cape Charles and watch the sunset right over the water. On the Chesapeake Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean, the water is calm and shallow. The picturesque town of Cape Charles is filled with Americana, all about family and beautiful surroundings, voted one of the Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living. Let the beach be your playground! Check out the walkable retail district, schedule a tee time at one of Bay Creek's award-winning golf courses, or take a water adventure for fishing and cruising.
Traveling to and around Cape Charles, Virginia:
• Golf Carts [Rentals: Eastern Shore Custom Carts and CC Ryder]
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Wave Ryders]
• STAR Transit, local fixed route and bus service
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Poseidon Watersports, Trek Bicycle Virginia Beach, Rent Beach Buggies]
Airports:
• Norfolk International Airport (about 45 min by vehicle)
• Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
• Accomack County Airport (MFV)
• Norfolk Ns (Chambers Fld) Airport (NGU)
• Langley Air Force Base (LFI)
Popular Landmarks:
• Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center
• Kiptopeke State Park
• Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
• Cape Charles Lighthouse
• Cape Charles Town Beach
• Cape Charles Brewing Company
Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
• All guests staying at a Chesapeake Properties Vacation Rentals by Portoro are required to sign (e-signature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
• Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
• Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chesapeake Properties by Portoro directly.
• Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
• Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
• Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m.
• We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
• Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
• Hotel Tax Collection: In the State of Virginia and in Northampton County, all hotel and vacation rental hosts are required to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction.
• Some homes offer pools/hot tubs, or access to communal pools. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk.
• This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
• Animals/Pets, Dogs Only, Guidelines and Fee
Animals/pets must be disclosed prior to reservation arrival date. Only dogs are permitted in “Pet-Friendly” Property listings. Allowed number of dogs will be expressly stated in the listing and a $150.00 fee per animal/pet is required. Animals/pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises unless prior approval is obtained. Any unauthorized animals/pets at the property will result in a $150.00 per day, per animal/pet fee, and may result in your reservation being canceled, and you may be required to vacate from the Property.
• The property allows for a maximum of 2 dogs at $150.00 per dog per stay.
For the safety of guests and the home, there are noise monitoring devices. These devices only measure the decibel level and do not record any audio.
Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.
• We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs, as both are subject to availability. Please contact us 24 hours prior to check-in to submit your request.
aquesta casa de vacances es troba a Centre Històric de Cape Charles, un barri a Cap Charles. És en una ubicació rural i a la platja. Museu i Centre de Benvinguda de Cape Charles i Museu de l'Illa Barrera són visites imprescindibles per als aficionats a la cultura; si busques unes vacances actives, també pots apropar-te a Marina de la Granja d'Ostres i Club de Golf de Bay Creek. Aquesta destinació t'ofereix activitats aquàtiques com pesca, que pots practicar a prop. Si ho prefereixes, pots gaudir de l'aire lliure amb la pràctica de disciplines esportives com ara el ciclisme i l'equitació. Consultar la guia de viatge a Cap Charles
Cape Charles, VA
Què hi ha als voltants
Badia de Chesapeake
1 minuts a peu - 0.2 km
Platja de Cape Charles
3 minuts a peu - 0.3 km
Parc Central
5 minuts a peu - 0.4 km
Museu i Centre de Benvinguda de Cape Charles
16 minuts a peu - 1.4 km
Marina de la Granja d'Ostres
17 minuts a peu - 1.5 km
Com moure’s per la zona
Norfolk, Virgínia (ORF-Aeroport Internacional de Norfolk): a 50 min en cotxe
Restaurants
Hardee's
6 minuts en cotxe
McDonald's
5 minuts en cotxe
The Shanty
13 minuts a peu
Small’s Smokehouse
5 minuts en cotxe
Ajs Bar & Grille
8 minuts a peu
Preguntes freqüents
Beachfront Home with Sunset Views, Steps to Bay accepta animals de companyia?
Sí, en aquest allotjament es permeten els animals de companyia.
Quant costa aparcar a Beachfront Home with Sunset Views, Steps to Bay?
Hi ha aparcament disponible a les instal·lacions de l'allotjament.
A quina hora es fa el registre d'entrada a Beachfront Home with Sunset Views, Steps to Bay?
Hora d'inici del registre d'entrada: 16:00.
A quina hora es fa el registre de sortida a Beachfront Home with Sunset Views, Steps to Bay?
Registre de sortida: 10:00.
On es troba Beachfront Home with Sunset Views, Steps to Bay?
Aquesta casa de vacances a Centre Històric de Cape Charles es troba al centre de la ciutat. És a primera línia de platja i a molt poca distància de les atraccions següents: Badia de Chesapeake i Platja de Cape Charles. Port de Cape Charles i Parc Central també són a menys de 10 min.
Opinions
Opinions: Beachfront Home with Sunset Views, Steps to Bay
9,6
Magnífic
Totes les opinions provenen d’experiències reals de clients. Només els clients que han reservat una estada amb nosaltres poden enviar opinions. Verifiquem les opinions d’acord amb les nostres directrius i les publiquem totes, tant si són positives com negatives.Més informacióS’obre en una finestra nova
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9,2
Ubicació
Puntuació 10: Excel·lent. 15 de 18 opinions
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Puntuació 8: Bo. 2 de 18 opinions
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Puntuació 6: Acceptable. 1 de 18 opinions
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Puntuació 4: Deficient. 0 de 18 opinions
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Opinions
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Scott C.
16 de jul. de 2026
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Our families had a great time at this property. Can't beat the location - it was great to be across from the beach and so close to Mason Ave. The property was clean and the hosts were responsive to the questions we had during our stay.
Estada de 7 nits (juny 2026)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Kristin L.
7 de juny de 2026
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Great house-lots of space and great location! Furniture could use some updated but over all we had a great stay!
Estada de 7 nits (maig 2026)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Meredith T.
10 de set. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
We had a great stay! The house was wonderful and perfectly equipped for our family, including 3 kids.
Estada de 7 nits (ag. 2025)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Thomas V.
28 de juny de 2023
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Great home and town
We really enjoyed our stay in Cape Charles. The home and location were wonderful. Lots to do and see in walking distance.
Estada de 7 nits (juny 2023)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Robin W.
3 de juny de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, precisió de l’anunci
Què no li ha agradat: Ubicació
Another amazing Memorial Day weekend
This is our second year staying at Down By the Bay. Great location close to the beach, shops and restaurants. The house has everything you need for a family vacation. My favorite is the large kitchen with lots of storage space. Another wonderful vacation!
Estada de 5 nits (maig 2025)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Mindy W.
31 d’oct. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
We loved the renovated kitchen and bathrooms and it was fantastic to be just across the street from the beach. Every night we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset. The house had a lot of charm and it was a pleasure to be a guest there. Thank you!
Estada de 5 nits (oct. 2025)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Rhonda S.
7 d’oct. de 2022
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Perfect Getaway
The house is beautiful, location is walk across the street to beach access and local restaurants are great! We rented a golf cart from CC’s (amazing personnel) and that is a MUST for easy and convenient run abouts of the beautiful Cape Charles area! We have been to the Cape before but this stay was our absolute BEST! Will stay at this location again!
Estada de 3 nits (set. 2022)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Janice D.
14 d’ag. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
The house was roomy and comfortable for our family gathering. The location is very convenient, just a short walk from the beach. The house was clean, nicely decorated, and well equipped. Managers were responsive when asked about an item possibly needing repair.
Estada de 7 nits (ag. 2025)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Lori H.
22 de jul. de 2023
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Annual Family Va8
Great location, plenty of room & well equipped! We had our 3 adult kids & spouses, 4 grands for the week & a few friends for a couple of days. Everyone had a blast and all agreed there is no need to go back to OBX. Great shops, food & drinks all within walking distance!
Estada de 7 nits (jul. 2023)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Robin W.
30 de maig de 2024
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Memorial Day Weekend Down by the Bay
The Down by the Bay property is a wonderful house and a great location! It is an easy walk to the shops and restaurant around the corner and across the street to the beach. The kitchen is more spacious than other kitchens in Cape Charles vacation houses and there was ample space to store food and pantry items for a week. A big shout out to Chesapeake Properties for resolving a 2nd floor A/C issue in record time! Hope to return next year, same weekend!
Estada de 5 nits (maig 2024)
Opinió verificada
6/10, Acceptable
Randy T.
3 de jul. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Què no li ha agradat: Neteja
Meh
It was not clean or well maintained. Not a great place for young children. Too many breakable nic nacs that we had to put away. Bed broke, third floor outlet had moisture coming out of it.
Estada de 7 nits (juny 2025)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
April W.
29 de set. de 2023
Wonderful Long Weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
We loved coming to Cape Charles in September with our grown kids and grandchildren. The grandkids loved the third floor sleeping area. The kitchen living area were perfect to relax in. Being a block away from the main street and across the street from the beach were icing on the cake. everything was clean and well cared for. thank you
Estada de 4 nits (set. 2023)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Kimberly M.
4 de set. de 2023
Loved our vacation here!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House was clean, spacious and very comfortable! The location was absolutely perfect across from the beach and 3 blocks from town! We will absolutely be back!!
Estada de 7 nits (ag. 2023)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Matthew S.
1 d’ag. de 2023
Summer Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House was clean, exceptionally well-stocked, and right across the street from the beach. Our family had a great time. Will hopefully return next summer.
Estada de 7 nits (jul. 2023)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Debbie J.
28 de juny de 2023
Great location in Cape Charles
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This location was perfect! We loved walking across the street to be on the best toddler beach ever. The house was very nice and spacious. The property manager was excellent and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Estada de 4 nits (juny 2023)
D’un lloc associat
8/10, Bé
Greg W.
27 de set. de 2022
Four days in by the Bay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Great location. Large and comfortable house. Kitchen has a musty odor, suspect there is a water leak for issue in basement. Needs to be looked into.