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"Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles!

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A beach with people, umbrellas, and a pier.
A beach with people swimming and sunbathing, umbrellas, and beach chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, a plant, and a balcony with curtains.
A living room with two leather chairs, a blue sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a kitchen visible through an open door.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances, and decorative wall art.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cape Charles Beach
Sleeps 3•1 bedroom•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

"Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles!

Beach, beach, beach! Located in the heart of the quaint beach town in Cape Charles Historic Area on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, one block from the beach, “Seahorse Retreat” is a sweet second story one bedroom unit that requires steps to access, a beachy vacation rental, located in a historic brick building on Mason Avenue, the town’s historic thoroughfare, perfect for great people watching. Cape Charles was named “One of the Best Little Beach Towns” by Southern Living Magazine. “Seahorse Retreat” is only about a block from that lauded Cape Charles town beach. Many wonderful local shops, cafes, and restaurants within easy walking distance. Fall is a special time on on Virginia's Eastern Shore! Always something fun to do! This is definitely a charming haven for two or three and includes a beautifully decorated living room where seahorses abound, outfitted with very comfortable furniture and includes a dining room with seating for four. The bedroom offers a high-end king-sized mattress, soft sheets and fluffy down-type pillows. The living room offers a high-end queen-sized sleeper sofa, complete with luxurious linens. Sliding doors from both the living room and bedroom lead out to the spacious veranda. Full kitchen including dishwasher, built-in microwave and ceramic top stove. Enjoy a cup of morning joe out on the veranda with views of the Cape Charles harbor or walk a short block to the delightfully delicious Cape Charles Coffee House for breakfast or lunch. Fall is gorgeous on the Eastern Shore of VA. Uncrowded beaches, bird migration, winery visits, fresh seafood, Barrier Island Boat Tours and art festivals. So, if you are looking for a snug nest for a Simply Relaxing Vacation, “Seahorse Retreat” is truly a great choice! Licensed Virginia Real Estate Agents have a financial interest in this rental property.
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Blue Heron Vacation Rentals is a local, family-owned real estate firm specializing in vacation rentals in the Cape Charles, VA Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Blue Heron Vacation Rentals does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, elderliness, familial status or disability. Blue Heron Vacation Rentals affirms its policy of equal housing rental opportunities pursuant to state and federal fair housing laws.

Information herein is believed to be accurate but is subject to errors & omissions, may contain approximations and is not warranted. Availability and prices are subject to change. Blue Heron Vacation Rentals represents the Landlord of this property and is

Licensed in Virginia.

Please note that the Landlord is a licensed Virginia real estate broker.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

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Property # 2741628vb
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

About the area

Cape Charles

Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Top China - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Seahorse Retreat" Condo 1 block from Beach in historic Cape Charles! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Central Park and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice space. Easy walk to the shops and the beach. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the stay very nice town the beach was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in the Cape!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson d.

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

Great location

Just the right size and location for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS K.

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

Great stay

This was the perfect property for our stay in Cape Charles. It was very close to the beach, and you can see the water from the balcony. It was also within easy walking distance from some great restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect and the check in and check out process was seamless. The unit is very nice, but could definitely use some new carpets. We enjoyrd the porch and the view of the water. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L. J.

Wonderful 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: We had a lovely time enjoyed the town, food and beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann H.

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

New Years Vacation

The apartment was perfect! Clean and very close to great places to eat, drink and shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Beautiful Location

Long weekend for a mother/daughter trip. This is the 2nd time we have stayed here as the location and accommodations are great. We love the balcony views of Mason street and people watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Lovely place to stay

This was a great 1 bdrm apt that was close to the shops and the beach. It's was very cute very clean and I enjoyed my stay. Be aware there are a set of steep stairs to get into the apt, so if you have knee or ankle issues it may be hard to get into .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Great view of Bay

An isolated, 2nd floor apartment, nicely furnished, with a beautifully clear and unobstructed view of the harbor and bay. Located on Mason Ave between the center of town and the beach. It's very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie A.

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

Great Location

This is our second trip to the Seahorse Retreat and we again were delighted. A prime location right in the heart of Cape Charles just steps to restaurant and shops and only a block to the beach. The balcony/deck is our favorite! We enjoyed many hours in the evening watching the sunset and loving the breezes. I also really like the artwork in the condo. Thanks for sharing a little piece of heaven with us again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie A.

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

Little Piece of Heaven

This is our fourth return trip to Sea Horse Retreat and it never disappoints. Location is one of the best in Cape Charles in the heart of the town steps away from restaurants, beach and our favorite wine shop Gull Hummock. Condo is well stocked with everything we needed in Kitchen, and linens for bedroom and bathroom. The balcony is our favorite and we enjoyed every night sitting and looking at the Bay! We can’t wait for our next return trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sara T.

Highly recommend this rental spot

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: Overall, I had a positive rental experience. Blue Heron sent me relevant communication in a timely manner, along with helpful recommendations on things to do in the area. The location was perfect for access to all the things we wanted to do in Cape Charles, including quick access to the beach. The rental property was clean and overall well maintained. Would recommend different ant baits for the kitchen, as there were lots of ants when anything was placed on the counter. I appreciated the extra sheets and beach towels provided, as well as the full kitchen. We loved our stay in Cape Charles and I would most definitely rent through Blue Heron again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Total peace at Seahorse retreat

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: Simply awesome. The apartment was one of the prettiest we have ever stayed in! Clean, light and airy, beautifully decorated. Sipped coffee on the veranda with a book in the mornings, then a wine in the evenings while we watched happy vacationeers stroll the charming street below. One block walk and we were on the beach swimming or on the pier watching breathtaking sunsets. Bike and kayak rentals also only a block away, alongside a seafood restaurant with an outdoor bar overlooking the bay. It really was quite perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Seahorse Retreat offers a great location within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants. The balcony offers a very enjoyable place to relax and parking is available directly in front of the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joe B.

Great weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: The Seahorse Retreat was the perfect location for a long weekend getaway. We had never been to Cape Charles before, and the condo was perfectly situated in the historic downtown...close to shops, amazing restaurants and cafes, and the beach. Everything is walkable here, and we had a great time strolling around Cape Charles and seeing all of the beautiful homes and the central park. The beach is les than a five minute walk and we went there every evening for the sunsets. The front deck was perfect for breakfasts (after hitting the Mason Ave Bake Shop) and lunch as we could enjoy the sun and the people watching.The only concern we had about the place was the carpet, which is very old. We would recommend replacing with a vinyl flooring product, as the carpet maintained those burrs from the beach plantings and had a faint musty smell when we closed up the windows. Otherwise, the condi was very well appointed, and we loved the bed and the recliner!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Anniversary 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 location. Perfect for short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s.

Comfortable Condo in a Great Location!

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 a great spot for a weekend getaway We went mid-September so it wasn't crowded, parking was easy, and the shops and restaurants were still open. The condo is clean, comfortable, well stocked and just steps away from shops and restaurants. There is a concrete production plant directly across the bay but it didn't disturb our overall experience. We still enjoyed sitting on the deck to watch the sunsets and people out and about. We will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Seahorse heaven

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 quaint, quiet upper level condo is ideally situated on the edge of the shopping district, putting it close to the beach and to cafes, restaurants and the local cidery. It's a short walk (and shorter golf cart ride) to anyplace you want to go. The condo has all you need for a comfortable stay: a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, linens and towels. It is charmingly decorated with seahorse and mermaid themes, which amplifies the beach views from the balcony. Great for a couple looking to get away for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Cape Charles Virginia

Check in was very smooth. I thought the property was much nicer than the pictures suggested. Located in the heart of old Cape Charles which is a great location. Walk to beach, great places to eat and interesting stores. Keptopeake state is about 6 miles away with another geat beach, hiking trails, fishing, and birding. The host was exceptional. The TV was working when I checked in, but then there was no reception. They were on top of getting it fixed and it was quiet clear that they wanted to provide me with exceptional service. They could not have handled the situation any better. One suggestion for the eastern shore: Recycling would be great. I am taking all of plastic back home, but it would be good to drop it in a separate container from the trash. But, everything else made it a wonderful trip, no hassles.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

Seahorse Retreat - Cape Charles

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: Very quiet and relaxing vacation. I would like to book time next year at the same location. Please have an agent call to schedule.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs updating

The apartment is large and in a good location, however the picture of the view is misleading as it is across the street from a cement factory. The unit is comfortable, but everything in it is worn and outdated. In the condition it is in, they should either remodel/update or lower the price. The rental company is very responsive and was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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