Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia

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A room with blue walls, a wooden floor, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A room with a bed, a round wooden table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with curtains.
A row of colorful houses with a gravel path in front.
A wooden sign with "Cape Charles Tiny Livin" written on it, a gravel path leading to a white gate, and a blue house in the background.
A fire pit with chairs around it, a blue house, and string lights in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Fun for everyone
    Enjoy a variety of top-rated games for endless fun and relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Charles Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Cape Charles, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Farm Marina and Bay Creek Golf Club.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Chesapeake Bay - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Central Park - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 6 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$514, 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 Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Tiny House, Cape Charles Virginia located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center, Eyre Hall and Central Park. Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Harbor are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very straight forward rental, pleasant, pet friendly, easy check in process, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in Cape Charles

We love staying in the tiny home, Eric was such a nice host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great management and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and very friendly owner

Stayed for a few nights in late August. Owner was great, nice seating area out front with firepits, grills, etc. Minutes from downtown Cape Charles. Will be coming back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My tiny house was very comfortable and had everything I needed for a short get-away. I especially enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and chatting with other guests. My little dog liked it too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny House

We were on Cape Charles for a couple of days. Tiny homes fit what we needed. Close to cape Charles and a place we could take our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An absolute gem!

The property and the homes are so adorable and comfortable. We also loved the community that we got to know while staying there. The fire pit is a perfect place to meet other travelers and swap stories. The property owners were delightful and have created such a beautiful space. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wow! I absolutely LOVED my stay here! The tiny homes are adorable, clean, and very comfortable. The story behind the homes is also really cool! The owners went above and beyond during my stay, southern hospitality at its best. The location was great, just a few minutes away from the beach and historic Cape Charles. I'll be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not in Town of Cape Charles

The place was cute and clean, it is NOT in the town of Cape Charles. Surrounding area less than desirable. Perfect if the actual tiny house was within the town as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a unique experience

Our first experience in a tiny house in a tiny village. We are always looking for that very unique lodging and we found it . The decor and the story behind the houses is fascinating and living in an atmosphere that utilizes every foot is eye opening for sure. The owners are the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Tiny House Experience

We were appreciative that our dogs were welcome at the tiny house. Location was great for Cape Charles and beaches and the outdoor areas are fantastic. Although it was quite hot during our stay, we could see where the fire pit, cornhole and dart boards could be enjoyed by all. Our only complaint is that the house could have been cleaner. Throw rugs were pretty disgusting and all in all the house could use a good deep cleaning. The cottage was well equipped and we found that it had all the essentials for our short stay. It was just hard to get by the fact that the place did not feel or smell clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful charming rental

This is the best vacation rental I have ever stayed in. Beautiful, clean, well-appointed, and historic. Mr. Hawkins has taken this historic slice of old Americana and turned it into the most charming little vacation rental property. Mind you, it's small (hence the name tiny) but perfect for a single, couple, or even with a child. The cottage is as cute inside as outside. Whomever did the decorating is very creative. The owner lives nearby and is very attentive to every need, yet leaves you alone if you wish to be. This is so convenient to everything, yet there is little traffic on old 13 and it is very quiet. There is a wonderful outdoor fire pit and Mr. Hawkins will make a fire for you if you wish. Outdoor sink for entertaining, cornhole, long tables for crab picking, and in the summer he plans to have bands on weekends! There is literally not one negative thing I can think of, I will be back if my travels take me back this way. You can go wrong to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Mermaid Cottage at Tiny Livin' Cape Charles

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay here. We love history and are definitely not city people, so this was perfect. The owners are renovating an historic car park. The cottage we rented was truly magical. Even if we would have been stuck inside by bad weather, it would have been okay because the place is so exquisite. The mermaid/sea theme is present throughout with lovely gradations of blue. The tiny bathroom is excellent with great water pressure, instant hot water and a rain shower head. The bed is extremely comfortable and the bedding and towels provided are high quality. Loved the convenience of the location. Close to food and necessity shopping. Bare minutes from Cape Charles. Maybe 20 minutes max from Kiptopeke. We bicycled to Cheriton and Cherrystone Inlet, visited Oyster, a real fishing town, watched the sunset in Cape Charles and Kiptopeke, and hiked the trails at the Savage Neck preserve. We also got to experience the most unique fire pit I've ever seen. Could even enjoy that in winter. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice, but very cold and no communication

My wife, son, and I stayed at the Mermaid House for several nights.Pros:1. Charming tiny house,2. Check-in was simple.3. Location was nice.4. Allowing our two small dogs was a plus and much appreciated.Cons:1. There were old coffee grounds left in the coffee pot from a previous renter.2. Even though there was a wall heater, the lack of insulation and old windows kept the sitting and sleeping areas very cold and uncomfortable.3. The bed is advertised as a queen, but is actually a much smaller full-size bed.4. The dining table chairs were super uncomfortable.5. Despite me sending multiple messages via the VRBO app, and two provided phone numbers for texts, I received zero response from the owners during our stay. We had to leave a day early, so I sent multiple messages that were not acknowledged.While this is a nice place and the owners have done a good job building the Cape Charles Tiny Livin community, a bunch of improvements need to happen. It was fun and an experience, but a one-time thing for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Experience!

This tiny house "village" is so special! We stayed in Mermaid - amazing "under the sea decor," very comfortable, great a/c, well equipped kitchenette, grounds safe/comfy for pet, wonderful fire pit area. So close to St. Charles, and state park with dog beach just down the road. But the best was hanging out with and getting to know our hosts. They were so welcoming and friendly - and FUN! Their love for this property shows, as does their incredible talent, in the rebuilding/refurbishing/design of the cottages - each with it's own theme or character. We highly recommend visiting, and make sure to meet your hosts or you'll be missing the BEST PART!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer trip

Stayed here just for one night and was very pleased with the property. Everything was lovely and the hosts have thought of many small details that make your stay even better. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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