Beachfront, Steps from Backyard + Bay Creek Resort

Summary:

This is a beachfront, luxurious, custom home overlooking the Chesapeake Bay! Expansive decks on all three floors allows you to take in the gorgeous views.



Please SEE: Other Things to Note

For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around

*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.



Please SEE: The Space for "Bay Creek" Complimentary Amenities & Optional "Life Center" Purchase



The Space:

Littleton Tazewell, Home Features:

• 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath - Available for up to 12 Guests!

• Stunning Bay Views Throughout the Home

• Gourmet Kitchen with Upgraded Modern Appliances

• Two Primary Ensuites!

• Separate Study, Remote Workspace

• Direct Private Beach Access

• Free WiFi & Smart TVs



This award-winning home has been featured in several magazines and is available to discerning guests for the first time. This three-story home has a delightful split personality. The street side is cloaked in patrician formality, with round columns on the porch and a Palladium window over the front door. The waterfront side is breezy and fun, with a double-gallery oversized porch running the entire length of the home with bay views, enjoy beautiful views indoors and outdoors with fabulous interiors and new Ravenna tile throughout the home.



Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, expansive decks on all three floors showcase stunning water views. With 5 bedrooms (including two primary-style ensuites), over 4,700 square feet, and private beach access, this home is ideal for gatherings of all sizes, with top-of-the-line TVs and electronics throughout. The first floor features a private study with paneled walls and an adjacent wet bar—perfect for remote work. On the second floor, a Queen bedroom with ensuite bath sits at the top of the stairs. The primary suite offers a king bed, balcony access, and dual bathrooms—his with a tiled walk-in shower and closet, hers with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and closet. A third bedroom on this level includes a queen bed and private ensuite. A fourth bedroom above the detached garage provides a private entrance, king bed, and ensuite bath—ideal for added privacy. The entire third floor functions as a separate living space, complete with a wet bar (sink, ice maker and mini fridge), balcony access, a 60" smart TV, and two queen sleeper sofas. Enjoy time together in the main home, with plenty of space to spread out and unwind.



The kitchen, breakfast room and living room connect to the lower porch. The home's gourmet kitchen offers a La Cornue 43” range and custom zinc and brass range hood. The formal dining room features a custom Virginia walnut live edge table with seating for 10.



Outside the home, a one-of-a-kind outdoor gathering hub set against the backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay features an Arteflame Grill—perfect for preparing your favorite meals with an unforgettable view. Guests can also enjoy provided amenities including a kayak, paddleboard, beach chairs, and beach towels for days spent on the water and sand. Step out to the shoreline with private beach access—Littleton Tazewell House offers a vacation experience like no other!



*Please note the homeowner's golf cart located in the garage is not available for guest use.



• Complimentary Access: Bay Creek Amenities

This home includes complimentary access to a variety of Bay Creek Resort amenities, perfect for active and nature-loving guests. Enjoy a junior Olympic-size pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a private community beach, and over 10 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails winding through a stunning 365-acre nature preserve.



• Bay Creek's Life Center, Resort Package (Nightly Fee Applies)

For use of Bay Creek's Life Center, which has three pools, a slide, splashpad, and a state of the art fitness center, a fee of $75/night applies. Contact the host to add the Bay Creek Resort Members Life Center to your stay. Guests must complete a Bay Creek Life Center esign waiver prior to receiving access, which will be sent for completion. Use of the resort package applies to the full extent of nights booked. Optional or shortened nights are not available. Guests who purchase the resort package also have access to book tee times and rent beach chairs and umbrellas (additional fees apply).



Littleton Tazewell (1774-1860)

Littleton Waller Tazewell was a prominent Virginia lawyer and statesman whose family owned extensive land holdings on the Eastern Shore in the 18th and 19th centuries. He served as Governor of Virginia from 1834-1836 and represented the Commonwealth in the US Senate from 1825-1832. He was born in Williamsburg in 1774 and graduated from The College of William and Mary School of Law. In 1883, the Governor’s heirs sold 2,509 acres to William Scott to build the railroad on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, of which 136 acres became the site of the Town of Cape Charles.



Guest Access:

We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.



• 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.



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!

• Local Restaurants & Shopping

- Restaurants: The Shanty, Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery, Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Pane e Vino, Ambrogia Caffe & Enoteca, Cravings, Beach Market

- 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!



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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/around Cape Charles, Virginia:

• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Champion Cab, Rudy's Taxicab Services]

• STAR Transit, local fixed route and bus service

• Uber, Lyft

• 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



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.