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On a Whim, a family retreat!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chincoteague, VA
  • Place, Maui Jack's Waterpark
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Chincoteague
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor Shower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

On a Whim, a family retreat!

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Our house is located close to restaurants, beach entrance, and family friendly activities. You will love our house, located on a quiet private street but just a short walk to explore Chincoteague.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bed linens & towels are not provided. They are available for an added fee of $15per bed. The cost is optional and you're welcome to bring your own

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Chincoteague

Located in Chincoteague, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex, while Museum of Chincoteague and Captain Timothy Hill House are cultural highlights. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chincoteague Channel - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steamers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On a Whim, a family retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On a Whim, a family retreat! on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$277, 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.

How much is parking at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On a Whim, a family retreat! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maui Jack's Waterpark, Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Chincoteague Channel. Museum of Chincoteague and Oyster Bay are also within 2 miles (3 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. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Everything was in order, clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great , house clean, comfortable and very well stocked
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had everything we needed. Host was quick to answer questions. Would stay here again when in Chincoteague.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the stay! Nice, quiet area, kids enjoyed the yard area
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Very Nice!

Beautiful place. Perfect for a time to relax and get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

A nice relaxing stay

Everything was so clean and nice. Very comfortable. Easy access to everything. If I went back to Chincoteauge I would stay at the same place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Excellent stay

Only issue we had were that the beds were hard for us. May not bother others!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Short & Sweet

We only stayed 1 night, the house was very clean, cute and located in the right spot. We will definitely be back and for longer next time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed the quiet area the property was located in. The view of the horses and a few ponies from the front steps was definitely a plus. The house was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. The code for entry was a nice touch for not having to meet a person for access. Our main concern was the road the property was on. It is my understanding that private roads are the responsibility of the home owners to maintain but this one was by far the worst of all the private roads we saw. The land/ home owners definitely need to pitch in to fix it. Almost no gravel remained and the pot holes were deep, wide, and numerous. We were in a 4x4 vehicle and would not recommend this for a small car. As fas the house goes, it was comfortable but would have liked a closet upstairs or at least some kind of clothing rack to hang items on. We are less than 5’6” tall and sometimes hit our heads on the sloped ceilings. Aside from these things the stay was enjoyable and we had a relaxing time away from the norm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Nice accommodations

It was like a home away from home. There were a lot of things the host seemed to consider that people would need on their vacation and not want to worry about or go without. The place was very nice and well cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mackenzie P.

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

May 2022

We really enjoyed having the washer and dryer in the house, as well as all the other provided materials such as toiletries and hand soaps. The parking area was nice and big enough for 3 cars however, the road is very bumpy and sandy to get to the house. The smart tv was great for watching movies! We really enjoyed the house overall and may come back again this year for this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas T.

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

Comfortable, Well-Kept Home in a Very Nice Locale

On a Whim is easy to get to and it is a very clean, comfortable place in a charming town. You are not far from impressive natural beauty, great beaches and excellent retaurants. We had no problem with communication with the owner and although our stay was very short, we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Long weekend

The accommodations were very clean and we had everything we needed for our long weekend. The host was very responsive with our questions and allowed us our one request. It was a great weekend, and we were all able to unwind in comfort while catching up with everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jay R.

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

Had an emergency there because lost heat before 9pm on Thursday. No way to get in touch with anyone

First few days were great but the loss of heat then the loss of electric for Seniors was horrible 47 degrees meant moving to a motel at 10:45pm. Added expense and no way to get help, spoiled our trip!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2022
Sorry your trip didn’t turn out as expected. Storm on the island took the power and heat out but heat was restored quickly (next am) and we refunded you for the stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chiqui E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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