Summary:
Sunset Shores – Beauty on the Chesapeake. Luxurious beachfront home. Your perfect multi-generational vacation awaits.
Please SEE: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
*This is a no pet/animal home.
*See "The Space" for complimentary Bay Creek amenities information
The Space:
Sunset Shores, Home Features:
• 6 Bedroom, 6 Full Baths & 2 Half Baths - Available for up to 16 Guests!
• 3 Beachside Porches and Outdoor Seating
• Large, Two-Island Kitchen, Coffee Station & Cocktail Bar
• Backyard Putting Green & Games & Sports Equipment
• Elevator to Upper Floors
• Free WiFi & Smart TVs
Your group’s comfort is our highest priority in this brand-new custom home in Virginia’s favorite beach town. Enjoy generous living areas with breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay from sunrise to world-class sunsets. Bring the whole family – an elevator ensures effortless transport of people, luggage, and food to 3 floors of designer furniture, local artwork, and plenty of room to dine, play, and relax. This coastal chic home offers the perfect blend of communal space and privacy. (Sleeps 16)
Every bedroom in this home has an attached bathroom and each suite offers something special, Three suites offer bay views with one designed for accessibility. The bunk room has 5 custom x-long beds, each with a lamp and charging station, and a 55” TV perfect for movies or gaming after a long day on the beach. The suite with a queen bed and bunks is perfect for a family. The expansive 2nd floor great room is a space for your entire group to relax and connect while enjoying the phenomenal view. The large, two-island kitchen has high-end appliances including a 48” range with griddle and two dishwashers, a huge pantry, gourmet coffee station and cocktail bar with sink and extra fridge. The enormous custom-built dining table seats 12. Enjoy the views and the fireplace from the large sofas or work a puzzle in the adjacent library.
Catch the bay breeze on one of the 3 beach-side porches, and grill local seafood and vegetables on the generous patio using the grill and outdoor seafood burner. The second-floor screened porch contains a large table and plenty of additional seating for al-fresco dining. The 2 top-floor bayside bedrooms open onto a deck that is perfect watching boats, the sunset, and the stars.. The backyard offers a custom putting green and plenty of room for games (provided). Supply beachgoers with drinks from the full-size refrigerator in the “sand room,” where they can toss their towels and suits into the large washer. There is easy access from the beach to the half-bath and outdoor shower. Sunset Shores is well-equipped inside and out. The garage has sports equipment including standup paddleboards, kayaks, bicycles, tennis & pickleball rackets, beach chairs and sand toys. Inside you’ll find a wide selection of board games, puzzles and books and beach towels and blankets for guest use.
Located in Marina Village, Sunset Shores is in a gated community a short distance from downtown Cape Charles. Golf carts are available for rent or ride a bike to downtown. Fine dining, art galleries, a pharmacy, clothing, and boutique stores await. Guests have free access to the Bay Creek amenities that include the private community pool (in season), tennis & pickle ball courts, nature trails and the private beaches.
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.
*Please note: Access to the Bay Creek Life Center is not included
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.
• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.
• While the complimentary resort amenities of the Bay Creek Resort are included, please note the Members Life Center is not available to guests.
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, E&O 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:
• Golf Carts [Rentals: Eastern Shore Custom Carts and CC Ryder]
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Wave Ryders]
• 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 an Chesapeake Properties Vacation Rentals by Portoro (Portoro Homes) are required to sign (esignature) 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 Pets property. A daily rate fee of $150.00 will apply for violations and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- 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.
