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Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Family-friendly vacation home in Cape Charles

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, toys, video library
Dining
Exterior
In the heart of Cape Charles, this charming Victorian house offers a warm welcome to large families. With 5 bedrooms, each having its own bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen to cook meals. Relax on the spacious front porch with morning coffee or take advantage of bikes and beach toys provided for fun activities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 113056 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

5 bedrooms, 6 baths, sleeps 11 comfortably
Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt - Season 14, Episode 11
Our newly renovated Victorian house is ideal for large families. Enjoy sitting out on our large front porch having your morning coffee and feel the cool bay breeze. Every bedroom has it's own bathroom. There are 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor that includes: 1 king bed and 3 queen beds. The 3rd floor is an ideal space for kids. There are 3 daybeds with trundles. There is also a kitchenette with a mini fridge and a futon. The house has a living room and a den. Our kitchen is fully equipped to cook meals. There is an outdoor shower and foot wash to make it convenient to wash off after you've come back from the beach. Bikes and beach toys are provided. The house is only 1 block from the beach and is walking distance to main street and the park. Cape Charles is ideal for a family vacation!

If bringing a dog, we require it to be potty trained, crated if left unattended and flea medication applied before arrival. We do charge a $175 non refundable pet fee.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 3,056 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
In the winter, turn heat to 65º F. In the summer, turn air conditioning to 72º F in energy efficient mode and leave the ceiling fans on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Grand Escape Featured Hgtv's Beachfront Bargain Hunt House
Grand Escape Featured Hgtv's Beachfront Bargain Hunt
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Grand Escape Featured on Hgtv's Beachfront Bargain Hunt

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 52.0 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles vacation home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Central Park. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You home was wonderful location was perfectly centered from everything. The pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is a lot bigger. We had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Another terrific stay!

This year was our fifth staying at The Grand Escape. It’s perfect for families and larger groups. Everyone was comfortable and appreciated the roominess and cleanliness of the house. The location can’t be beat, two blocks to the beach and one short block to Mason Avenue! We especially love sitting on the front porch. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Grand Escape

Stay was awesome house was perfect and the host was most helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie P.

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

Great Location

Nice house. Fantastic location - near the beach and the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property for our multigenerational family. Close to everything and everyone has the space they need. Property is dog friendly and the cleaning crew isn’t the best at getting up dog hair. We have dogs at home so we can deal with it but anyone who is sensitive to dog hair or dander may want to find a dog free property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Beautiful house!

We loved staying at the Grand Escape! It was perfect for our extended family vacation. The 3rd floor with all the kids beds and hangout space was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Beautiful home with a great location

This home is beautiful and very warm and inviting. It’s just 1 short block to town and 2 to the beach, so great location! The property manager was very responsive. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann g., Richmond, VA

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

Great holiday

This property is terrific. It had everything we needed, and the rooms were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

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

Wonderful Property, Great Location

Loved this place, perfect proximity to the shops, restaurants, and beach. House was in pretty good shape and well decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The kids loved the 3rd floor space and bonus playroom area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

consistently good

We've stayed here many times and always love it. Plenty of space for a big family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Great location, great host!

We brought our large family and had a wonderful week in Cape Charles. The owners were very responsive and the house was as described and very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Great location

Great location 2 blocks from the beach. House was perfect for two families. Our kids loved the bunk room and it was great that each bedroom has a bathroom. We also really enjoyed the front porch, which had plenty of seating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Great Getaway

This was the perfect spot for 5 friends to spend a long weekend. The house had everything we needed and is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

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

Great Stay

House is absolutely beautiful, clean and is in a convenient location for the beach and town. Property owner is very easy to deal with. Cape Charles is a great get away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

perfect as always

We love this house and plan to come back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Love it

We’ve been here several times and love it each time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W., Charlottesville, VA

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

Great Family Beach House

This house was the best we have ever stayed at for our family beach trip! The fact that everyone could have their own bathroom and there was a dedicated area for the kids was amazing. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie P.

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

Great house!

A beautiful home with a great kitchen! We had a fabulous week. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

July family vacation

We've vacationed in Cape Charles several times and find it to be perfect for our two grandchildren (ages 5 and 7). This house is spacious enough for our group and close to both the water and the ice cream store. Grand Escape is a very comfortable house with historic charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great experience!

The house is wonderful! It has great amenities is close to downtown. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Spring break

We all loved being in town. Short walk to shops, restaurants, and the bay. The house is lovely with plenty of room for the 9 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Location Location Location!

This house had everything we could possibly need for a full week, and the location was even better! The kitchen was well stocked, every bed was comfortable, there was plenty of seating at the dinner table for a large group, and we could walk to anything that we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

August vacay

Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024