Only 1 Block to the Beach - Community Pool - Featured on HGTV!
House in Cape Charles, VA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Shore Thing Cape Charles (formerly known as Purple Daze on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt S26 E12) is a beautiful beach house in the gated community of Kings Bay. Only one short block away from a small private beach and a quick walk to the Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery! Ride your bike or take a golf cart less than a mile away into historic downtown Cape Charles to enjoy the public beach, free fishing pier, and the shops and restaurants along Mason Avenue.
This beach house boasts an updated kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances including a gas range! The 1st-floor master suite has a king bed and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and a large tub. The 2nd-floor rooms include a queen bedroom with a balcony, a bedroom with two twins and a balcony, a double bunk-bed room, and a jack-and-jill bathroom. There is also a 3rd-floor loft with a wet bar, fridge, and TV- it’s one of our favorite places to watch the breathtaking sunsets.
*The Ring doorbell camera is installed on the front of the house for the security of the property only.
Everything you need will be provided: bed sheets, bath towels, beach towels (5), a beach cart, beach chairs (8), and beach toys; a fully stocked kitchen; high-speed internet; 4 TVs with Amazon Fire Sticks. We have Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Disney for your use, but do not have cable or dish TV.
For your outdoor adventures, we provide our guests with two adult beach cruisers, two single-person kayaks, and a paddle board. *Signed waiver required*
Cape Charles is golf cart friendly so RESERVE YOUR GOLF CART EARLY when booking your reservation. Bay Creek is also a short drive where you can enjoy a 2-mile-long private beach, an outdoor pool (open from Memorial Day through Labor Day), and tennis courts.
Come stay at Shore Thing to enjoy the good life on the Chesapeake Bay!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Cape Charles, VA
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The house is beautiful and served our family of 7 well. Doorways and common spaces were roomy so we were easily able to maneuver a wheelchair around the house. Super close to the beach access which was very private - the whole time we stayed we only had one time where we went to the beach and one other family was there. Close to the Main Street and really great restaurants. The shower floor in the first floor bathroom was a bit slippery but other than that the house was clean, well furnished, and met all our needs!
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts' instructions and communication were clear, prompt, friendly, and helpful.
House is beautiful, spacious and really well equipped. Great location, close to town and beaches. Was helpful that we rented a golf cart to move about town and take beach gear back and forth. We had a wonderful stay and would love to return in future. Thank you for sharing your house with us that we may rest.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was located in a gated community with a speed limit of 18 mph. Almost every morning began with a bike ride with plenty of bicycles in the garage. We brought our granddaughter’s bike. Our son enjoyed using the Paddle board and Kayak. We all enjoyed the floats and pool noodles, having access to 3 beaches, community pool, and Pickleball court even though I ended up not playing 😘. The house is a block and a half from a small private beach where we watched the sunset almost every evening except one when it rained, but we were given a view of beautiful rainbow from the back of the house. The house was just the right size for our family and had everything we needed and then some!
The owner always responded expeditiously to my questions before our booking and afterwards. During our stay, we had an issue with the bedside electrical outlets not working in one of the bedrooms which she quickly had repaired and around our schedule.
We loved the town of Cape Charles! Our first time there. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming! Parking was free and always available near the public beach and the town. It is a golf cart community which we love! We reserved one as soon as we booked our house; the owner provided the businesses and contact information. Highly recommend you rent one!
We hope to return again!
10.0 / 10.0
The owners were extremely easy to work with and answered all my questions very promptly!
The kitchen is well-stocked. The furniture is beach basic, but very functional.
The upstairs carpeting could use a cleaning, but overall, it was a nice property and a good location!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home, was perfect for our family and located in a great gated neighborhood!
10.0 / 10.0
Very, very nice property in a great community on the bay. The house was clean and well stocked and suited our needs perfectly. Owner was wonderful to deal with. Would absolutely stay here again if the occasion arose.
10.0 / 10.0
The owners have clearly thought about everything a family could need. It was really vice and spacious, with beautiful views and easy walking access to the beach and town. Perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a very nice house great location. Quiet. Clean and a very relaxing couple of days.
10.0 / 10.0
My friends and I make an annual trip to Cape Charles, and this home was the perfect accommodation. Plenty of beds, bathrooms, and space for 5 men. Clean, up to date, easy to access. Would absolutely return.
10.0 / 10.0
My family and another could not have enjoyed our stay more. The property was clean, convenient, comfortable and quiet. This was our first trip to Cape Charles and we will definitely be returning.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our first time to Cape Charles. The home made for the best location for our family's stay. The location within the gated community was perfect, the home was immaculate and had everything we needed. Loved being able to walk down to the private beach for the sunset each night. Quick drive into town or to the public beach. Host was friendly, communication was quick and provided great recommendations when asked. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
If you're looking for a busy tourist location, this is not it.
If you're looking to relax in the sun, on the beach, or at the community pool, your at the right place.
8.0 / 10.0
Awesome house very good location. The house had everything you needed for a beach vacation
10.0 / 10.0
We live in the neighborhood but our house wasn't big enough to host ALL the family visiting for the week. This house was very convenient, comfortable, and the kitchen made cooking meals for 16 guests much easier... new appliances, two dining tables, and a nice size pantry to store everything. The primary bedroom on the same floor as the kitchen and living area was really helpful for my parents who are in their mid-70s. Overall a good stay and will do it again!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the house, it fit us perfectly! It was well stocked, appreciated all the towels, kitchen had everything we needed! Beds were very comfortable, even the bunks!
The only thing we would have liked would be an outdoor shower for the sandy kids!
10.0 / 10.0
This was the best home rental experience I've ever had. The house was fully stocked -- with everything you could possibly want. Very clean, a truly spectacular location if you have a golf cart. The hosts thought of everything. Board games galore, internet that actually allows you to stream. And what a perk to have access to kayaks and a paddle board -- the kids and adults loved giving them a go on the private beach. I cannot recommend this location enough. A MUST STAY!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was fantastic for our stay in cape Charles. The owners are amazing; they are to the point & extremely helpful/available to answer questions.
The owners are so generous with having chairs, beach toys, kayaks, linens/towels/soaps & much more available for us to utilize while there. The kitchen had everything we needed. Board games & books for the beach!
The house is close to the beach; we either walked or load our rented golf cart & drove the block.
10.0 / 10.0
House was extremely clean and maintained. Absolutely lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
Your home was warm and inviting. The accommodations fulfilled all of our needs. The location was ideal for the wedding venue at the Oyster Farm. Communicating with you, Kelly, was prompt and enjoyable. Thank you and Dan for sharing your home with us. We will definitely come back in the future. Jean & Jim T.
10.0 / 10.0
From the moment of booking til we left the host was amazing. Always available and always helpful. The place was absolutely amazing and relaxing. I would totally rebook in a heartbeat and actually will be!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic weekend in a great house! Kelly was on top of everything. Loved all the amenities. Village and town were super cute. We will definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at the property for the weekend while attending a wedding in town. The place was beautiful, clean, located close to all locations in town and had a beautiful view. Our family and especially our boys enjoyed our time at the place. The owners are wonderful to work with and very responsive. Would love to stay here again when we return to town!
10.0 / 10.0
First and foremost, Kelly and Dan were exemplary hosts. They were extremely thorough with the process from check in, during our stay and checkout. The property was magnificent. The layout was great for a family gathering of eight and also afforded everyone the privacy they needed. The property was fully stocked with anything that you needed. We would highly recommend this property as annual vacation spot or just for a weekend getaway. We have visited the Eastern Shore several times; however, this was by far our best experience. Thanks again to Kelly and Dan for sharing their beautiful home with us.
8.0 / 10.0
We loved visiting Cape Charles in September when everything is open but it is quiet and warm (not hot). The place was great and it has all the amenities like bikes, toys, cards, spices etc. We would have given it a 5 but the checkout procedures were more onerous than we expect (e.g., strip the beds, vacuum, gather all the towels, take out all the trash). Also, the HOA really needs to clean up the glass on the private beach (we picked up a ton!) but didn't feel safe there so we went to the public beach which was awesome. Very nice neighborhood and we want to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent service from the owners at a convenient location with beautiful sunsets.
10.0 / 10.0
A couple of hiccups but Host corrected them quickly! Location of house is amazing!
10.0 / 10.0
What a darling place for our family to enjoy together!
Cape Charles is perfect for children and adults … our own basically private beach was so nice and the children enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and swimming. We loved our pool time in Bay Creek as well!
Kelly was so great with responding quickly to my questions and made us feel so welcome in their comfortable and beautiful home.
We all had a relaxing time together… and the days flew by too quickly!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time at this rental. The location is great. It's close to town and we were even able to ride to the other Bay Creek neighborhoods in our rented golf cart. We liked that the house had kayaks and bikes for use. The neighborhood pool was a plus, as well. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
The property and location was great. We love Cape Charles. The communication between owner and guests was responsive. It was practically perfect. To be perfect, perfect, perfect we’d suggest additional placemats (there were 5), additional chairs for the dining table (we did move kitchen chairs and bar stools), and a firmer mattress in the queen bedroom. Thanks for the wonderful family vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Cape Charles
Beautiful property and very accommodating hosts. Loved this house!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay!
The neighborhood and location worked well for us since we had our 1-year-old granddaughter with us and it was very convenient to haul our "stuff" back and forth to the private beach. The bedrooms in the house gave us plenty of room. If we had one very small issue, the living room was a bit tight for 7 adults and a child to scoot around. Could have use some more seating as well. It was a hot week so a few ceiling fans on on the back deck might have allowed us to sit out back more. Otherwise, the extra amenities provided were greatly appreciated (the kayaks and wakeboard were well utilized). And I have to say the our host, Kelly, was absolutely awesome. So, helpful and communicative! We are definitely considering renting here again next summer!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely wonderful
I really don't have enough good things to say about our vacation here. The house was wonderful. I've never stayed anywhere so well stocked. Toys, books, games, outside toys, beach gear, almost every toiletry you could need, towels, linens, and more! It made it so much easier, especially traveling with kids. The location was perfect. It's in a beautiful neighborhood. The walk to the beach is so easy and short and the beach itself is so cool, very private (we were the only people there most days), and has gorgeous sunsets. Also, it's an easy bike ride or 15 min walk into the adorable town. Our hosts were some of the best we've ever worked with. They were so kind, responsive, and helpful. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding weekend
Everything was easy with Kelly from the very beginning. We were in town to celebrate our wedding. The property was perfect for our wedding weekend with our wedding party guests. The house was fully stocked with all of the things you may need and Kelly was super responsive and helpful anytime I had a question! Thank you Kelly for making our wedding weekend dreams come true!
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding Weekend
Convenient to the Wedding location and downtown Cape Charles.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing Extended Weekend!
Kelly and Dan helped provide a spectacular weekend, facilitating our extended stay, and with all of the accoutrements provided to an already lovely house. Kayaks, bikes, games for the family, you name it, all available and organized for us to enjoy. And the location is quiet and lovely. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
AMAZING! AWESOME!
Amazing house.
Awesome hosts.
Beautiful town.
Will definitely be coming back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful house in great location!
Recently stayed here for an extended family getaway. The house was well stocked and well maintained, it had everything we needed. Great location, close to the bay and a quick ride or walk into town. Kelly and Dan were very accommodating of a last minute change in plans. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place
Everything was perfect. I come to Cape Charles to visit family. I really enjoyed this House. Clean, beds were comfy.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay!
Hosts were great with their communication and flexibility with our request for an early check-in. Home was clean, spacious and light filled. Would definitely book again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cape Charles?
The average price for a rental in Cape Charles is £344 per night. This rental is £15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Only 1 Block to the Beach - Community Pool - Featured on HGTV! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Only 1 Block to the Beach - Community Pool - Featured on HGTV! . Enjoy the water!
Is Only 1 Block to the Beach - Community Pool - Featured on HGTV! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Only 1 Block to the Beach - Community Pool - Featured on HGTV! ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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