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Fishing at Bay Creek - From shallow water sight fishing on the Lower Eastern Shore, to casting for red drum and striped bass in the tidal waters of the Bay, to surf fishing the wild, unspoiled beaches of the Eastern Shore’s Barrier Islands, fishing is a thing of beauty here.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

This Is What You’ve Been Searching For!

The Sandbox is a vibrant, charming, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach-style cottage home. During your stay, you will be greeted by a relaxed atmosphere, breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay, and swoon-worthy sunsets!
This home sleeps 8 comfortably. The Master Bedroom has a king size bed and a private bathroom. The first guest bedroom has a queen size bed and the other has two twins.. The second bathroom is located in the hall. There is also a full size sleeper sofa in the sunroom.
The layout is spacious, with an open living room area and kitchen. The living room has a nice sized television, and cozy fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped with all of your cooking necessities, there is even a "seafood station" in the middle, which is perfect for shucking oysters or picking crabs (Cape Charles has the best!).
The sunroom leads out to a beautiful back porch and backyard area, the ideal location to soak up the views.
This property has a convenient outside shower, making cleaning up after the beach or a pool swim much easier!
The private beach is a smooth 5-minute walk from The Sandbox, so is the Beach Club and state of the art fitness center. Don't forget to take a trip into the town of Cape Charles to explore the public beach and shops. Ask us about renting a golf cart to make your commute more easy going!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 first aid kit

About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Cape Charles, this holiday home is near the beach. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Creek Golf Club and Oyster Farm Marina. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hunting nearby.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 57 min drive - 89.0 km
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center - 60 min drive - 82.9 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does This Is What You’ve Been Searching For! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at This Is What You’ve Been Searching For!?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at This Is What You’ve Been Searching For! on 10 April 2026 start from NZ$725, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is This Is What You’ve Been Searching For! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at This Is What You’ve Been Searching For!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This Is What You’ve Been Searching For!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This Is What You’ve Been Searching For!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This Is What You’ve Been Searching For! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Bay Creek Golf Club. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Central Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

two couples fish

Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a get away. Best part was vicinity to the ocean for the ladies to enjoy beach off season and the men caught TONS of fish
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Beach Paradise

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: What a restful vacation - Lovely home that was clean and nicely decorated, beautiful grounds through out the Bay Creek resort, wonderful town of Cape Charles and the beach has heaven " paradise" !!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

George S.

A Wonderful Vacation

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 " Sandbox" was perfect for the two of us, it was clean, comfortable and decorated nicely! Bay Creek development was also beautiful with outstanding landscaping. The town of Cape Charles as always is a fun place to shop and eat. But the best part of Bay Creek was the private beach on the Chesapeake Bay - BEAUTIFUL !!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Thanksgiving Family Vacation

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 The Sandbox. Excellent location - walked to beach and biked through the community. Plenty of room for our family. Great furnishings and lots of extras that made it feel like home. Did not even need to bring all the Thanksgiving cooking supplies! Love Cape Charles and plan to return!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Bliss at Baycreek

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 was our third visit to the resort and it just gets better and better! We stayed for thanksgiving at The Sandbox which was perfectly placed, a stones throw from the beach. The home was beautiful furnished and fully equipped. We enjoyed the festivities in town and s’mores on the beach! We look forward to next time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Sandbox

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 Sandbox home is well equip for a lovely vacation stay. Whether you like to cook or not, all the tools are there. We even did an oyster roast on the back patio with local harvested oysters which was heavenly. The home has 3 bedrooms that comfortable accommodates a small family plus the hideaway bed if one needs it. Great location to walk to the beach for sunsets. Easy 1/4 mile to the golf course. With friendly local families and a wonderful environment, one cannot go wrong with this lovely home. Only negative comment, there is always one, is the fans need adjustment to keep them quiet. Reported this and the management said they were on it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

donna r.

Sandbox

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: Home was comfortable and for those who like to cook, the kitchen was well stocked above the ordinary vacation rental. Decor nice, furniture and beds comfortable. Numerous bikes and beach chairs plus other beach toys to use. Noted kitchen faucet needs some maintenance to keep it from running. Master bedroom could use some new pillows, ones there quite old. Otherwise very enjoyable time. Would stay again.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Daniel O.

House needs work

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoy Bay Creek but this house needs some tlc. Upon entering the front porch light was broken and hanging from the wall. The house was dirty and looked like it was poorly cleaned. Our toddler had black on her legs from crawling on the floor and there were crumbs on the table cloth and under the table. The a/c was broken when we got there but they notified us that a technician was on the way. He showed up but was unable to fix it. The door nob on the back storage shed was broke off and a bench was holding it shut. We closed it and had to do some of our own handy man work to get it back open. I'd recommend a different house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lauren C.

Cute house

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute little cottage for a quick getaway! A pest control person came unannounced and walked in the house which scared us. Also, both toilets stopped working at the same time. Other than that, it was a great visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sean m.

Nice!

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: Lovely cottage that worked well for a couple with 3 school aged kids. Easy access to Bay Creek’s beach and pool. Quiet There is a lot of construction work nearby that was thankfully on pause during the Labor Day weekend. Well stocked storage room with lots of beach and outdoor gear and an extension cord for charging your golf cart rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Beautiful Property

Nice community and great house! Short walk to the beach and so close to the town of a Cape Charles. We enjoyed the beach, pool, bike rides, trip into town. Would recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda Q.

A Perfect Week !

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: Our family enjoyed our weeks stay. The house was well equipped ! We even had a few extra surprises, bikes in the garage to use on the trail. My children had fun using the pool and the crafts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Glen Allen, Virginia

Peaceful and Relaxing

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 very clean and had a great layout. The location is great and you can easily walk to the beach, although we decided to rent a golf cart and drove down to the beach most days. The golf cart made getting around all of Bay Creek easy and fun. I'd recommend the house/Bay Creek to anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing vacation. It was perfect for young kids. The only negative is that the outdoor table and chairs are very old and were not usable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Glen Allen, Virginia

Peaceful and Relaxing

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 very clean and had a great layout. The location is great and you can easily walk to the beach, although we decided to rent a golf cart and drove down to the beach most days. The golf cart made getting around all of Bay Creek easy and fun. I'd recommend the house/Bay Creek to anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing vacation. It was perfect for young kids. The only negative is that the outdoor table and chairs are very old and were not usable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

Lovely Place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice property. We were disappointed when we arrived and saw that there was construction next door. We would have rented another property if we had known this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

Lovely Place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice property. We were disappointed when we arrived and saw that there was construction next door. We would have rented another property if we had known this.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren F.

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

Great Rental

This has been the best rental and vacation for my family. House was extremely clean and accommodating. Short walk to the beach. Easy golf cart path access to town. Loved every minute!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

marget b.

The Sandbox at Seaside Village

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 Sandbox was as described. Decor, cleanliness & amenities were EXCELLENT. It would have been very helpful to know that the fridge doesn’t make ice(especially in the summer at the beach) and no ice trays. Therefore, we had to go out and buy ice, which wasn’t convenient. The only other issue was that the outdoor chairs are falling apart, so trying to eat outside is really not practical. A great little cottage!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denny D.

Delightful in every way!

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: Even better than expected! My wife and I ended up here after we couldn't find hotel openings. It was so great to have more space than a hotel room, and it was in great condition. Comfortable bed etc. It was so peaceful; a few minute walk to a lovely beach for sunset viewing. Plenty of quiet roads to walk or ride bike, and could easily bike into town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Bay creek weekend

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: Great weather —nice pool and beach — we love staying at Bay Creek . .Cape Charles is a great little town for a vacation —We will be back—e
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Wide-open across the Bay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 stayed for a golf tournament this past weekend and we had a great time. The place isn't necessarily big, but it's in a great location. The master bath has a beautiful shower with very nice water pressure. The beds could've been a little more comfortable, but overall, not too bad. The water could've also been hotter, but still not a deal breaker. Lastly, they have a washer and dryer and Keurig. Pretty nice amenities. The one thing I would change is the TV Reception. It's Terrible!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

marina m.

vacation time just beutiful

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 all had a very comfortable lodging we would like to go again next summer......I wish there was a ramp for us young lady....and thank you to all the staff of Bay Creek especially Summers
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Labor Day Week

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: First timer vacationing at Bay Creek. Except for the first, the weather was perfect. Everyone at Bay Creek Realty was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Lovely week

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 Sandbox is a nice 3 bedroom, one floor cottage. It had everything needed for a wonderful week. It is in a good location. We enjoyed long walks through the beautiful community and along the beach. golf courses are a treat
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Perfect getaway

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 love to stay here.It's beautiful.No crowds,amazing food, golf,beach,pool! We love it all!

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