Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
4.9
Outstanding(48 Reviews)

House in Chincoteague Island, VA

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Watch the sunrise over Chincoteague Bay from two balconies. Glorious view of Chincoteague VA across the Bay. Telecommute with super fast fiber optic broadband in fully restored (2020) turn of the century masterpiece. Original millwork and architecturally rendered contemporary floor plan. Great family vacation with easy access (half an hour either way gets you to ocean) to Chincoteague VA and Ocean City MD beaches. Enjoy the nature and wild ponies. KID AND PET friendly. Two kayaks and several bikes are available at the house. Kayak trails, boat launch, harbor and bay about 100 easy steps from your front door. Lots of amenities in area from Pocomoke River paddling in Snow Hill, MD and Discovery Center in Pocomoke to Assateague National Seashore half an hour away. House is open and airy. Great room with two story ceiling at center of living. Brand new appliances, smart TV, super insulated, hardwood floors, comforts abound. Sleeps seven plus crib. Non-smoking.

LOCAL FUN TO DO

At the Greenbackville Harbor. Local seafood at the docks just steps away! Deep sea fishing. Shell beach. Waterfront. Lazy and easy.

Launch your kayaks and canoes about 100 easy steps from the house. Big backyard for kids and dogs.

2 miles to Captains Cove Marina Club restaurant/golf/snack bar/playground

3 miles to Timeless Tavern local watering hole and cheapest beer to go.

25 minutes. Assateague Island National Seashore MD and VA - wild ponies/naturalist seminars/birdwatching/ glorious ocean beach with lifeguards in season. Pony Penning wild pony swim last Wed July. Misty of Chincoteague museum.

20 minutes. Wallops NASA Flight Facility - rocket launches and museum.

25 minutes. Chincoteague VA - Beautiful family resort town/restaurants/Maui Jack’s water park 20 minutes away. Best crab cakes at local bar Steamers. Island Creamery - homemade ice cream! Ray’s Shanty seafood market and restaurant - where the locals go. AJ’s on the Creek for higher-end dining - excellent food. Regional winner for BBQ at Woody’s.

20 minutes. Oak Hall VA - groceries, liquor, local produce, cheap cigarettes, hardware store

20 minutes. Snow Hill, MD - Pocomoke River Canoe Company - kayaks/canoes for rent. River walk/park. Julia A. Purnell Museum. Restaurants. Groceries. Liquor. Furnace Town Historic Site.

Between Snow Hill and Pocomoke - Pocomoke River State Park at Shad Landing - outdoor recreation/ swimming pool/ splash pad

DE and MD BEACHES easy drive 45 minutes+/beaches/ boardwalk rides/ amenities/shopping shopping shopping. Outlet mall.

35 minutes. Berlin, MD. Coolest Small Town in America - great shopping and restaurants Calvin B Taylor House Museum. Rackliffe Plantation House Museum. Frontier Town - great fun/ water park on way to Ocean City, MD

Ocean Down Casino and harness racing between Berlin and Ocean City, MD

20 minutes. Pocomoke City MD - Childrens’ Discovery (learning) Center - touch horseshoe crabs/ see local river otters/ drive the river boat/gift shop. River walk. Restaurants. Walmart. Happy Hour weekdays great prices Don’s Seafood.

FISHING - The majority of new folks who move to “Greenback”(as the natives call it) do so because of the excellent fishing in the Atlantic Ocean and the Chincoteague and Chesapeake bays. You can drop a line from any of the landings to the north or to the south of Greenbackville along the Chincoteague Bay for drum, rock, flounder, sand shark, etc. in season. And surf fishing in the ocean is excellent. Landings all along the shoreline provide excellent opportunities for crabbing, and the sandy bottom in the shallow parts of bay is a fun place to clam. Questions about fishing or need rigging? Call Seahawk Fish Center on Route 13, just south of Pocomoke.- Everything for fishing fun including guided fishing trips.

30 minutes to Matthew’s Market - old timey butcher shop and market, Mappsville, VA

1 hour to Wachapreague, VA, flounder capital of the world.

At the Head of the Harbor, we use the most relaxed cancellation policy provided, that is, if cancellation occurs more than 14 days prior to arrival, our guest will receive a 100% refund; for cancellations 7 to 14 days prior to arrival, our guest will receive a 50% refund OR we provide a full credit (of payments made to date) to be used toward another time (based on property availability).

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

Map of Chincoteague Island, VA

Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(48 Reviews)
4.9
Aug 2024
My family wanted to do something different this year. We normally go to OBX, Topsail Island or Tybee Island. We got a new pet Cruze Girl and we couldn’t leave her at home, so I went on VRBO and found this beautiful home by the harbor, we had a fantastic time. We visited Assateague, saw the lighthouse, guard shore beach, NASA, miniature golf, salt water pony cruise I highly recommend, and there’s a quiet beach right down the road where we went floating and the teens went kayaking in the harbor and biking. It was a lovely trip, sad it’s over.
4.9
Jul 2024
The house was in a very quiet neighborhood and walking distance to the dock. You can launch kayaks and boat from the two boat ramps there (they have 2 kayaks at the property). At the end of the road they have a restaurant, the food was delicious (this is the place that was the Krusty Krab) As for the house, 3 bedrooms each with their own bathroom, one room has bunk beds and a crib, tv room, nice dining room and big kitchen. There was everything in the house that you could possibly need. Two hours from Virginia Beach, 1 hour from ocean city and 25 minutes to chincoteague. We didn’t want to leave!!
4.9
Jul 2024
Everything was as pictured and listed. Great hidden gem of a property. Annette is an AMAZING host! The rental has everything you could need, and more! We loved the kayaks, bikes, and puzzles. Thank you for being a pet friendly rental too.
4.9
Aug 2023
The house was a great location right by the bay with kayaks and bicycles to use. Convenient to both Chincoteague, a half hour drive to the refuge and Assoteague within 45 minutes. Watched the Wallops rocket launch from the balcony. House was very clean and the renovation was well done down to the detail. The kitchen facilitated everything we needed for daily meals. The neighborhood is quiet and quaint. A great experience for our whole family.
4.9
Aug 2023
We are so happy that we discovered this gem. We got to witness a rocket launch from wallops right from the top deck. Everyone was so friendly, and we even caught crabs off the dock. Would highly recommend. Property is exactly as described.
4.9
Aug 2023
The whole family enjoyed our stay in this clean and comfortable home. It’s in a great location to explore the many beaches and other interesting spots nearby. We also enjoyed exploring the immediate neighborhood on the bikes that come with the rental. I would definitely stay here again!
4.9
Jul 2023
What a wonderful little getaway. It was what I expected and more. Nice and quiet the kids really enjoyed being able to walk down to the docks and catch and enjoy all the local wildlife. And access to bikes for them was a plus too. It rained a couple days while we were down but i between storms the kids were still able to find things to do close to home. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Had a little problem with the internet in the beginning but the owners were very kind and helpful and got it all squared away quickly. I am definitely looking into coming back next year. Ty for making our stay such a wonderful experience!
4.9
Jul 2023
We really enjoyed our stay here. We kayaked, visited Chincoteague and OC, and handlined for crabs. The home is walking distance from a marina where we watched commercial crabbers unload their hauls in the morning. There's a nice seafood restaurant right next to the marina that has really good softshell crab sandwiches. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet and the house was clean and tidy.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chincoteague Island?

The average price for a rental in Chincoteague Island is $335 per night. This rental is $22 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay ?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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