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Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!

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Beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oyster Farm Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Cape Charles

A family-friendly stay in Cape Charles awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 5.5 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Downtown Cape Charles holiday home include Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!

Less than a block from the Cape Charles beach, “Sea Gate” is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom (4 full & 3 1/2) spacious home that sleeps 12. Guests can enjoy the salt breezes while lounging on the home’s beautiful front porch in comfy rockers or enjoy the side patio while having lunch at the picnic table.
When stepping into “Sea Gate,” you will be greeted by both the ambiance of historic Cape Charles and by an architecturally-unique home, beautifully decorated, furnished and equipped as a comfortable modern home.
About the first floor: Entrance into the home is into a large foyer with a grand piano. Off the foyer to the left is the living room which is well-furnished and includes comfortable, theater-style seating (built-in recliners). A living room door opens to a light-filled, glassed-in Florida room, with a spiral staircase leading to an upper-level sun porch/sitting room. Just off the living room is a powder room and the well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast nook and a desk. The kitchen was remodeled in 2021 with new appliances! Off the foyer to the right is a beautiful dining room with a dining room table which accommodates eight. The dining room opens to another lovely glassed-in porch with tables accommodating ten.
About the second floor: The second floor has four bedrooms furnished with Queen beds, TVs and desks. Two of these bedrooms have their own full bath with a shower. The other two bedrooms have a half bath and access to a hallway full bath with a bathtub/shower.
About the third floor: The third floor has a large children’s room (and game room). This space is fully equipped with many games and game tables, including arcade games & a foosball table. It’s highly entertaining & will keep the kids busy while the parents relax! This room includes alcoves, a sofa, beds that will sleep four, and a full bathroom with a shower.
Location: Not only is “Sea Gate” a wonderful home for a relaxing and enjoying a memorable vacation, but it also offers one of the best locations in Cape Charles for vacationers because they can easily walk to the beach and boardwalk as well as the to the fishing pier to enjoy the scenery or fish and crab day or night. “Sea Gate’s” location is also within easy walking-biking-golf carting distance of many amenities, including the quaint boutiques for shopping, yummy restaurants, bakeries & specialty shops, miniature golf and so much more to make your vacation a memorable one.

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 677 reviews
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

2833-228897

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!?

Yep, Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! is a short 6-minute walk from Cape Charles Beach.

Does Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a gas grill, as well as highchairs and musical instruments, it's no surprise that Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!?

No, Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Circa 1912 charm. 1 block to beach. Sleeps 12. Equipped recreation room! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely family beach week in this charming old house. It was perfect for a multigenerational trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Amazing place!

Excellent location so close to the beach. Our family of 9 adults and 3 children had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous old home. Our family loved the huge front porch and that every bedroom had its own bathroom. I highly recommend this beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Family getaway

The house was perfect! A short walk to the beach and the Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Simply the Best

This was our second time staying here. Loved the space, the town, everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Wonderful

A beautifully appointed home just a block from the beach. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Seagate

Good deal, very nice location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann g.

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful week. The house was amazing and had everything we needed. I hope to return another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Big House

The house is large, accommodating, and close to the beach. has an amazing kids room that can easily sleep 4 kids if not more with games and space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Stunning, spacious property -- excellent for groups with great rooms and bathrooms for all.

This is such an amazing home! So many charming rooms, and so much space for a group of adults to stay together, while also having plenty of space to themselves. It is short, delightful walk to the beach and also to the main street, which is filled with delightful shops. The host is a great communicator. This will likely become an annual outing for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Perfect spot for a multi-generational trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was the ideal location for our group of 10 including 2 grandparents and 2 families of four with kids aged 10-13. We loved that everyone had their own space and the proximity to the beach and Main street was ideal! Would definitely rent again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Perfect family vacation

The house was perfect, even better than what was shown online. Kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook anything! Kids loved their attic getaway from the adults in the house! We had our pets with us and the fenced backyard was perfect! A quick walk to beach and town all added up to a great family vacation! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl R.

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

Family trip 2023

Property had a great location and was clean. We loved the proximity to the beach, the kids loved the third floor. Queen beds on second floor could use better mattresses and or bed frames as they were wobbly and not real comfortable. Shower heads were a bit low for the adults. We enjoyed our stay though and would come back to this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

Seagate 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 5th year at Seagate! The home is charming, and filled with all the amenities that you could ask for. The location is also perfect as it’s close to the beach and close to the downtown area. We’re looking forward to our visit next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Charming Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Blue Heron did a great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

Great place for small families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Let me preface this by saying we had a great time at Sea Gate. The house is quirky and charming in old house fashion, BUT it is not large family friendly. Our group of 8 found only one spot where we all could gather -- around the dining room table. Also, need to change promotional pix: Sleep couch not there, and much of the furniture is different. A few changes -- get rid of unusable grand piano and organ and replace with comfy chairs!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Wonderful Stay in Cool House in Cape Charles!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay here! Location was perfect, super close to beach as well as shops on the main street. We appreciated all the beautiful furnishings, and the well-appointed kitchen that had everything you could possibly need. We also loved the enclosed backyard for our dog and all the little nooks and crannies where people could hang out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

bonnie y.

Wonderful historic home. Games, books, bathrooms galore!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This lovely home was perfect for family stay to attend a wedding in Cape Charles. Perfect location. Lovely furnishings and great bathrooms for adults and great “attic” room with 4 big twin beds and games games games for kids! Was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Great Family Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was conviently close to beach and shopping. Stormy weather hampered us but did not stop us. The rental staff was super and we would recommend them- specfically Doug and Summer. The area is relaxing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen G.

Perfect vacation home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at SeaGate. The house had everything you wanted and great location, short walk to the beach and into town. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. There were even beach towels and chairs available, which we didn't know, as it was not mentioned in the description.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo S.

Wonderful Sea Gate Easter vacation

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in Sea Gate. The location is perfect, the house is well equipped with anything one needs in a beach house, from kitchen utensils to beach chairs or games. The kids really enjoyed their own floor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Peaceful Cape Charles

We have just fallen in love with the quiet of this small town in the winter. This house had personality which we loved and was perfect for a family of dog lovers.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Great getaway

Great location with lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Wonderful!

The best location. A great house, great space. Comfortable living room and furniture. Cute kitchen and well stocked. Nice outdoor space too. Love that all the bedrooms have their own bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Perfect summer home

The house is an older Victorian (c 1912), and it was an absolute delight to stay there and explore the house. There are tons of rooms and spaces, multiple indoor and outdoorporches to sit, talk, read, and relax. The house was exceptionally well stocked with more beach chairs and accessories than we could possibly need, any cooking gadget and spice you could think of, movies, games, books, etc. There were 2 refridgerators, with more than enough space for us. Neighborhood is perfect - many similar 100+ year old Victorians, which were all gorgeous and well maintained. Location was likewise perfect - literally one block to the beach. We were also a 1 minute walk to Mason Street, which has a multitude of fantastic little shops, restaurants, galleries, bakeries, etc. We couldn't have been happier with the house and would definitely come back in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice. Very old.

Very close to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021