Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view

On the beach, sun loungers
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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9.9
Outstanding(73 Reviews)

House in Cape Charles, VA

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

The Dryden House offers the most amazing sunsets the Chesapeake bay has to offer and the ultimate in flexible amenities with all the comforts of home and high-speed (up to 100Mbs) whole-house wifi for Zoom meetings, video streaming, etc.

The Dryden House was featured in 2015 Real Simple Magazine: "6 Historic Homes You Can Vacation In" and is perfect for that extended family vacation with Bike and kayak's and beach toys galore.

This 1912 historic private home is located within a registered historic district, known as the Sea Cottage Addition of Cape Charles, which is comprised of Arts and Crafts, Victorian and other architecturally elegant homes dating from 1850 to 1915, that display a variety of styles popular during this era. The Dryden House is unique due to its prominent size, intact historical details and central location upon Bay Avenue just steps from the beach and only two blocks from the town's charming business district.

This three-story beachfront Victorian home has an extensive wrap-around porch, with stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. The home is extremely light and airy due to the tall ceilings and large picture windows, featuring bay views from almost every room in the home, including the kitchen.

All bedrooms and the third floor finished guest quarters have water views. There are two master bedrooms with king beds and sweeping water views, a queen size bedroom with en suite bathroom, two full baths on the second floor with a third extra large waterfall shower bathroom on the first floor near the convenient washer and dryer. An additional outdoor shower with temperature control is available to wash away the salt and sand. Private fenced yard with outdoor grilling area, herb garden and fire pit.

The large, chef's kitchen has stainless steel high-end appliances, including a five-burner gas stove, with electric oven and two full size sinks spacious enough for two chefs, and a separate beverage center and coffee station with Keurig. The over-sized dining room features an expandable dining table that can easily seat 12 for meals just off the first-floor living room and parlor each with fireplaces and flat-screen TV/ DVD.

Finished third-floor family room with 42' flat-screen TV, DVD, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Streaming. Xbox 360 with a large selection of games. There is a good selection of over 50 movies for both kids and adults. A full-sized foosball table completes the game room for when you're feeling competitive. There is three-zone air conditioning to keep you comfortable on those hot days and nights.

The town gazebo and free fishing pier are to the left of the home and the extensive town walkways make this ideal for strolling or catching an evening horse and carriage ride on the Bay. Sunsets are nightly!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

9.9
Outstanding(73 Reviews)
10.0
Sep 2024
The Dryden House was perfect for our group of several old friends and young children. The house's location across the street from the beach couldn't be better. The house itself is a beautiful historic Victorian but with all necessary modern amenities. We really appreciated how well it was stocked with basics like dish soap, detergent, toilet paper, etc., which you often have to buy yourself in rentals like this. We very much hope to return!
10.0
Aug 2024
Dryden is an amazing location and house. With being steps to the beach, it was incredibly convenient to set up and spend the day at the beach. The house is huge and easily accommodated the whole family. The house also had beach gear, bikes, and other great amenities. Paul was a great host. We can’t wait to go back!
10.0
Jun 2024
Our trip was absolutely perfect. The house was fabulous right across from the beach with great restaurants and ideal place to take the family for a very relaxing vacation.
10.0
May 2024
Extremely well stocked house with lots of kitchen supplies, board games, and plenty of space for a big family! Very close to the water and excellent location overall. The owners were very easy to book with and communication was great. Absolutely would book again for a large group.
10.0
May 2024
Gorgeous house. Had everything we needed and more. Highly recommend this home. Loved it!
10.0
Apr 2024
This is a beautiful and grand home full of historic charm. The location is perfect - close to the beach and the main street with shopping and restaurants. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
10.0
Dec 2023
The Dryden house was the star of our Thanksgiving family get together - they certainly don't build houses like they used to! The rooms are incredibly large and the furnishings are beautiful. Everything was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen is very well appointed - we had everything we needed and the dining room table seated 10 with no problem. Being a November stay, we didn't use anything in the garage, but we did cross the street to see sunsets over the bay or walk out on the pier, which was pretty empty off season. It also was a quick walk to the shopping area. Paul was very responsive with questions -- it was a wonderful stay from start to finish.
10.0
Oct 2023
We had the best time staying here! I organized a family vacation and we were able to book with Paul! The home is beautiful, convenient, spacious, and impeccably clean. The first floor was perfect for entertaining. The second floor had four fantastic and large bathrooms. We also had three children with us who loved to hangout on the third floor, which was a massive kid friendly space WITH two day beds that they slept in. Walking to town was a breeze. We were able to walk, and rented golf carts on the second day for a very reasonable price. Behind the house was the garage, which was well stocked and the kids loved to scooter all over town! Lastly, you’re ON Bay Ave. Beach access is across the street, and the Pier is a very short walk away! We would absolutely recommend this house to anyone looking to have a great family get away, summer, fall or spring!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cape Charles?

The average price for a rental in Cape Charles is R 7,841 per night. This rental is R 6,288 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view. 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 Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view. Enjoy the water!

Is Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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