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Newly renovated home just steps from the beach!

Vacation home in Cape Charles with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Nestled one house off the beach and a short stroll from historic downtown, Sand Castle offers an idyllic Cape Charles retreat. Enjoy a light-filled family room with free WiFi, bonus flex space for work or play, a spacious backyard with outdoor dining and grill area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Newly renovated home just steps from the beach!

Located just 1 house off the beach and walking distance to historic downtown, Sand Castle is the perfect spot for your relaxing Cape Charles getaway!

This open floor plan features a spacious light filled family room, brand new kitchen with all new appliances, eat in bar and bonus flex space perfect for indoor dining or remote working (free wifi included). The private, fenced in backyard provides ample space to dine outdoors and also includes a grill, beach chairs and fabulous new outdoor shower. The screened porch not only includes a large dining table but is also the perfect shady spot to relax and take in the beautiful Cape Charles sunsets.

Sandcastle offers three bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath in addition to the spacious, newly remodeled outdoor shower. The master bedroom includes a king size bed and newly renovated adjoining bathroom. The additional guest bedrooms include a King and Queen size beds respectively.

Recently featured in Coastal Living as one of America's "Happiest Beach Towns", Cape Charles is known for its authentic charm, beautiful sunsets, family friendly beaches and many outdoor activities. We hope you will love it as much as we do!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Exterior detail
Bay cottage, Beach 100 yards away! RESERVE NOW!!!
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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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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

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please do not allow pets on furniture or beds.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 52.0 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated home just steps from the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. 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 Newly renovated home just steps from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated home just steps from the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated home just steps from the beach! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles Beach, and Central Park. Cape Charles Harbor and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Newly renovated home just steps from the beach! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney N.

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

Best week away

We love Cape Charles and coming back with this house was the right move. You are so close to the beach it makes it so easy with little kids to walk and carry all the beach items. The house was great and spacious and well done. We loved the week and hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald w.

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

An enjoyable experience

The house is very comfortable. Good communication with the owner. Very clean. Everything as listed. This was our second stay and we would do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

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

SAND CASTLE ROCKS

WONDERFUL PROPERTY, NICELY SITUATED JUST YARDS FROM THE BAY. WE TOTALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Fabulous Home Steps from the Beach

This is a lovely property on a wonderful street in Cape Charles. Easy access to the beach and town. We had a wonderful time and would love to come back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton K.

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

Nice home close to the beach

Very nicely updated. Open design ideal for family stay. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Quiet!

Nice cottage, private back yard, tastefully decorated, on-street parking, so quiet, very close to the beach. Walkable town, but a golf cart is fun! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y., Richmond, Virginia, USA

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

Wedding anniversary getaway

We absolutely loved this little slice of paradise. The house is very practical yet cozy and private, and you can’t beat the location. The sunsets from here are stellar too. Lastly, the hosts were super friendly and helpful. We hope to be able to stay again here in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Great house, great location

We've spent several summers at Sand Castle — both before and after the renovation a couple years ago. The renovation was really well done, and made an already great house even better. The hosts are very kind and easy to work with. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Beach Week

Our second stay in Cape Charles at Sandcastle. Even better than the first! We had perfect beach weather, no rain, hot, humid, & warm bay water. We enjoyed cooking on the grill in the backyard, & especially liked the outdoor shower after a day on the beach. Thanks, Bobby & Voe, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

As Advertised

Great location. Kitchen was great and central with plenty of stools to hang out there. Beds were comftorable. Fenced in back yard was nice to have with plenty of chairs to hang out. Out door shower was beneficial. Very up to date and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita M.

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

Front Porch Sitting

We had a short but delightful visit. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the property was its front porch. The updated kitchen and bathrooms added modern charm, while the open floor plan was perfect for social gatherings and cooking. We had a great time playing cornhole in the fenced backyard, and the outdoor shower made clean-up easy. And best of all, the beach was just steps away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara D., Philadelphia, PA

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

Perfect!

Our stay at the Sandcastle was, in a word, perfect! We’ve stayed in many houses in Cape Charles over the years and this was one of our favorites!!! The house itself was newly updated, with all of the amenities you need for a week at the beach. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, and having three bathrooms is a huge bonus. The house is larger than it seems in the photos, allowing for plenty of space for us to spread out! Our favorite part of the house was the screened-in front porch - we enjoyed nearly every meal at the big table and loved spending our rainy afternoons there! The location of the house could not be any better - it’s less than a minute to the beach and a short walk to town and the park. We actually could hear the Saturday summer concert from the porch! We just returned home and we are already checking our calendar to book a stay for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, as always. This was our third year at your home. Furniture is comfortable, and kitchen has everything you need. Loved the updates to the Master Bath and top notch outside shower. Location can’t be beat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Beach visit

This house is so cute. We also loved the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace D.

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

Great property in a great location!

We loved our stay in this Cape Charles home. Very updated, close to everything in town, short walk to the beach, wonderful older neighborhood with lots of trees, and great fenced backyard. The outdoor shower was amazing. I cooked, and the kitchen was very easy to work in.. Everything I needed was there. The beds were very comfortable as was the big sofa in the living room. Having a screened in porch was so nice. My husband drank his coffee out there each morning. We walk to most places in town. We loved Brown Dog Ice Cream and all the small shops. The bakery was wonderful. Breakfast at the Cape Charles Coffee Shop was yummy! We hope to come again and stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

SandcastleTake 2

This was our second stay at Sandcastle. Great location and place to stay! Missed some amenities like a TV in bedrooms at night and a simple hair dryer. Could not have been much better though all and all! great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C.

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

Great week!

The house had everything we needed and was steps from the beach! It was perfect for our family of four and our dog. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

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

Great Week in Cape Charles

The property was perfect for our group of three couples. Our family had a great time being so close to the beach and 'into town'. A great place to stay and will stay here again when we come back to Cape Charles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Great House!

The house is so nice! Perfect distance from the beach and the main street! We have stayed several times and will go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia A.

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

Wonderful Property

Beautiful house and absolutely perfect location. Very responsive owners. If you have young kids you can’t beat the house location and layout. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Slice of heaven

Return guest to this perfect home. New outdoor shower was perfect for post beach clean ups. We enjoyed the enclosed porch one rainy evening. Can’t beat the location. Will be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Great location, nice porch, everything you need.

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is awesome. The beach is just across the road. The beds are comfortable. The house has a nice fenced in back yard. The outdoor shower is very nice. Only hitch for us was the coffee maker carafe was broken when we arrived so we had to go out to get coffee all week. Excellent house all around, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Great stay and location

The house was beautiful and well appointed, comfortable, and clean. Excellent location even closer to the beach than it looks on a map. Great host communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Wonderful second stay!

We looked forward to our return stay and it didn’t disappoint! Beautiful, comfortable home - plus the screened porch, back yard, and being only steps away from the beach and downtown area are must haves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great house on Cape Charles

Beautiful house with a fantastic location a short walk from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024