Located in the heart of Cape Charles, The Captain's Cottage is a historic home turned charming retreat. With four bedrooms and two full baths, this 1886 cassat cottage comfortably sleeps up to nine guests. Enjoy the fenced-in backyard with a patio, fireplace, grill and outdoor shower or unwind on the wrap-around front porch with comfortable seating.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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About this property
1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA
The Captain's Cottage was originally built in 1886 and has recently undergone extensive renovations to create a home of charm, history, and comfort. Located a block away from Cape Charles's Central Park, four blocks from the beach, and two blocks from Mason Avenue, the Captain's Cottage is in a prime location in Cape Charles.
The Captain’s Cottage is a historic cassat cottage consisting of four bedrooms and two full baths. There are six beds to comfortably sleep up to nine guests total. The Mermaid bedroom has a queen-size bed; the Seahorse bedroom has a full-size bed; the Nautical bedroom has a twin-size bed and a twin-day bed trundle; the Captain’s Quarters bedroom has a king-size bed as well as its own private balcony. Each bedroom also has its own TV available for streaming and ample bedroom storage during your stay. There is a full bathroom on each floor. The downstairs bathroom features a relaxing soaking tub and a double-headed shower. The upstairs bathroom has a standing shower and a brand new single vanity with storage. Towels, shower essentials, and a hairdryer will be provided during your stay.
Downstairs there are two living spaces to gather, stream your favorite shows and movies, and relax. Off the living spaces, there is a small sitting room that features a built-in cabinet bar to enjoy a drink with friends and family. The bar will be equipped with a cocktail maker set, glasses, and an ice bucket. From the sitting room, you will find the beautiful eat-in kitchen outfitted with brand new stainless steel appliances, quartz and marble countertops, and a kitchen island with two barstools. The farmhouse table was originally from an estate sale on the Eastern Shore. The kitchen has all your essentials including a Keurig, french press, hot water kettle, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, spices, plates, and drinkware. Off the kitchen, there is a mudroom that has a washer and dryer, and beach essentials including beach towels, beach chairs, and a wagon.
In the fenced-in backyard, there is a beautiful new patio, dining, fireplace, and grill all under the outdoor cafe lights. The outdoor dining table was handmade by a local craftsman. Off the back patio, there is an outdoor shower to rinse off after visiting the beach. The front of the house has a wrap-around front porch with comfortable seating and a swing to enjoy coffee or tea in the morning.
The Captain’s Cottage is centrally-located and ready to host your next stay in the small beach town of Cape Charles, VA.
Parking is available in the back driveway behind the home. The driveway may fit 1-2 cars and/or a golf cart rental. There is a plug on the side of the shed to charge golf cart batteries. There is also free street parking in front of the home.
During the off-season (October-April), the Captain's Cottage offers discounted stays when you book for 28 nights or more - perfect for remote workers, travel nurses, or anyone looking for a relaxing extended stay on the Eastern Shore!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Your booking will include a 59.00 non-refundable damage protection policy or you may pay the refundable 1500.00 (assuming no damage claims.)
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cape Charles travel guide
Is 1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at 1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA located?
Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.
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1886 Charming Cassat Cottage in Cape Charles, VA Reviews
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This place is awesome! I would highly recommend if you’re staying in Cape Charles. The charm of this house is next-level! Such a historic property that has been renovated beautifully.
This home is lovely and was perfect for a girls getaway weekend. Loved the porch and backyard with fireplace. Perfect house and highly recommend if anyone is visiting the lovely town of Cape Charles.
We had a great 4-night stay with family. Cape Charles was a perfect beach for our 2 year old daughter to enjoy! We rented a golf cart (highly recommend). The house was comfortable and well equipped for our family’s needs and we loved the proximity to the park where we enjoyed multiple nights of live music! We would highly recommend this property to others!
The house was beautiful inside and out. We really appreciated all the little extras like towels, chairs, toiletries and kitchen basics. The beds were the most comfortable and every room was thoughtfully decorated. We loved our long weekend at Cape Charles!
We stayed with our two children and their spouses and their three grandchildren. It was the perfect house!! Very well appointed with all the things you would need. Lots of extras (beach chairs wagon, lots of beach towels and lots). Great porch and wonderful backyard area.
Home was what I expected. Great location…only hiccup was the instructions to the lock box to get into house. Apparently it had been moved I looked for the look box over 30 mins and finally found it on the opposite side of the porch where it was dippise to be located.
Other than that one inconvenience everything else was gone!☺️
This is a beautiful cottage, that is both historic and modern. The owner has retained its historic character while outfitting it with all the modern necessities. The AC works great; it is lovingly furnished, and has a lot of nice extras--an outdoor shower (hot and cold water) to rinse off sand and salt; wonderful seating on the front porch (watch the world go by), tables and chairs in the back yard (great for a crab feast), beach chairs and towels, and a nice parking/charging area for up to 2 golf carts off the back alley. Proved to be perfect for our family--two grandparents, and daughter and son-in-law, with 3 kids under age 7.
Overall, the house was fine and in a great location. We liked that it was close to the neighborhood park. I am not sure I'd consider it walkable (especially for older adults), but we rented a golf cart so it was fine. We were quickly disappointed that none of the bedrooms had curtains, just cheap vinyl blinds, and it was BRIGHT (not good for adults or kids!). For the price of the listing, there should have been blackout shades. We had to unplug the patio lights because they stayed on after 11 p.m.. Between that and no curtains, it was like daylight in our rooms. We ended up hanging towels over the windows. The house overall was quite cute (would love to see nautical decor in the master, though!). I also appreciated supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, and lots of towels. There was no salt though, so make sure to bring your own! We were really looking forward to the outdoor area and the upper deck, but unfortunately the house was COVERED in thick spider webs, spider eggs and well, spiders, so we didn't spend much time outside. I did expect this area to be cleaner for the cost of the house. Hidden behind the sectional in the living room, there was a big spiderweb INSIDE the house - so that was not enjoyable leaning your head back to see a big spider! Overall, I think this is a nice place for adults as long as it gets some attention to cleaning and window coverings. I would not recommend this house for kids under 4.
The cottage is charming and had all the amenities we needed. Easy walk to downtown and the beach. Perfect weekend getaway with the family. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
This house in Cape Charles was wonderful for us and we enjoyed our stay. It is more like a hotel in that you can just show up and not have to bring all the supplies. So no immediate run to the grocery after taking inventory. It is fun, pretty and very clean.
This was hands down the cutest, most comfortable, well-provisioned/thought out rental unit I've ever stayed in. Was so easy to check in/out and the owners really thought of everything. Would 100% stay again.
We loved our stay at this recently renovated home. It was beautiful inside and out. The amenities were great! It was so nice to have little things like hand soap and beach towels. The beds were comfortable. The location is perfect for a short walk into town for shopping, dining and the beach. We would definitely recommend this home.
Your home is amazing!!! You did such a wonderful job restoring a hundred year old property! Such attention to detail in restoration and incorporating modern details! The only problem with our visit was it was too short!!! Thank you so much for your hospitality!
What an amazing time! The house is perfect and very nicely redone. I love that the owners think of all the little things that you may need. From beach items to kitchen items, they think of everything. The backyard was the best! We spent many hours playing board games while sitting by the fire. The beach is close and easy to get to with a perfect sandy stretch. My kids loved the house and are already planning our next visit.
Thank you for a great time! We will definitely be back.