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Beautiful 2nd floor apt 3 blocks from the beach

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

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Cape Charles, Virginia
  • Popular LocationCape Charles Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Charles Museum & Welcome Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBay Creek Golf Club5 min drive
  • AirportSalisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Beautiful 2nd floor apt 3 blocks from the beach

The Portal is a charming, just-renovated upscale 2nd floor, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath apartment accessed by steps, on Mason Avenue, the town’s thoroughfare and the heart of Cape Charles’ quaint shopping and dining area. It has views of the town’s harbor from the great room and its 15 x 15 ft deck is perfect for people watching. The beautiful soft sand town beach is only 3 1/2 blocks away.
The great room is contemporary with comfortable furniture, 54-inch smart TV, reading area with books and games, gourmet kitchen, and a dining area with seating for six. There is a keyboard in the console under the TV for those who want to use one with the TV. The few stairs in the great room lead out to the spacious, sunny deck, which is unique on Mason Avenue. Enjoy outdoor dining, comfortable chairs for happy hour, a chaise lounge, and Weber grill (utensils inside). The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, serving ware, cookware, and has new large and small appliances, including dishwasher, microwave, and induction stove with pot filler. Enjoy a cup (Keurig) or pot (Cuisinart) of morning joe on the deck and watch the boats coming and going in the harbor. Walk downstairs and under the deck is the delightful, delicious, gourmet northern Italian restaurant, Ambrogia, open for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also 1 block west are the delightfully delicious Cape Charles Coffee House and Bakery on Mason.
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, desk (for those who still must work remotely a bit), reading chair, and ensuite bathroom. The hall bedroom has one full-size bed and one twin bed, with the full bath adjacent in the hall. The curved walls in the hall bedroom are original plaster, preserved during the renovation, as are the doors and their hinges. Both bedrooms have smart TVs. Windows in all rooms have blinds; for those who sleep in a totally dark room, please bring your sleep mask.
In May 2022, Cape Charles was named “One of the South’s Best Beach Towns” by Southern Living Magazine. It is surrounded by water on three sides (soft sand town beach on the west, town harbor on the south, and King's Creek Marina on the north, and has lovely Central Park in the middle where free concerts are held during Saturday evenings in the summer. You’re sure to enjoy the town’s wonderful ambiance! The Portal is located just 3 1/2 blocks from the beach and has a convenient outdoor shower. Four beach chairs are stacked behind the shower.
The Portal is your gateway to a relaxing, coastal vacation in a space created with design, comfort and convenience in mind, which reflects the owners’ lifelong appreciation for the waters of our planet. Its name is derived from the restored brass porthole, which was salvaged in 1969 from a ship breaker yard in Taiwan and installed as a window in the great room, along with the brass ship’s wheel in the stairwell. Art in the apartment reflects the coastal environment of the Eastern Shore, watermen, and the ecological vulnerability of the Chesapeake Bay. The framed poster of the Chesapeake Bay in the great room was a work product of the one of the owners; a gold star marks Cape Charles.

Property manager

Blue Heron Vacation Rentals

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Cape Charles, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Islands Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Creek Golf Club and Chatham Vineyards. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Cape Charles, Virginia

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 6 min walk
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 11 min walk
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • The Shanty - 5 min walk
  • Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Cape Charles Brewing Company - 18 min walk
  • Hardee's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2nd floor apt 3 blocks from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2nd floor apt 3 blocks from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2nd floor apt 3 blocks from the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2nd floor apt 3 blocks from the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Bay Creek Golf Club is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Sunny and Convenient
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: My family has stayed in many rentals in Cape Charles. A few were on Bay Ave with views of the beach and bay. I only wanted rentals on the water until we stayed at The Portal. I will not stay anywhere else. In fact, if The Portal isn't available, I won't go to Cape Charles. The apartment is immaculate and the furnishings are not the generic heavy-duty things you find in many rentals. I spent hours on the deck enjoying the views and sunshine. The kitchen has high-end appliances and is freshly updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jas H.

Beautiful home away from 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: The portal is wonderfully renovated and was perfect for our family of four. The location is lovely. Doug was a pleasure to work with an we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The place is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
This place was so beautiful. Check in was easy and everything was so clean. Our extended family stayed at other places in Cape Charles and they all thought this place was the best. It had everything and was close to the beach and right in all the shops. We just checked out and I already want to book for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Great location for small family
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: Overall The Portal was a great experience and location. The outside shower was very handy as were the beach chairs available for Use. The deck was clean and a great addition. I really don't think that you can beat the location.

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