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Beachfront Luxury Home w/ Fabulous Garden & Sunset Views!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Kiptopeke State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Charles Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beachfront Luxury Home w/ Fabulous Garden & Sunset Views!

St. Patrick on the Chesapeake Bay is a stunning home that showcases distinctive European flair, making it a peaceful and private vacation destination. This exceptional property has just undergone a complete renovation and now shines in the splendor it truly deserves. The beautiful 4,500-square-foot home is nestled amid mature hollies, dogwoods, and pine trees, along with vibrant flowers and statuary, all overlooking a pristine private sandy beach. The property is perched on a high bluff at the point where the bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. The 1.5-acre manicured Mediterranean garden was artistically designed and created by the owners, who moved to the shore from Italy in 1989. The home is spacious, featuring two large living rooms that boast views of the bay and the enchanting garden. There are several spots to contemplate nature. An amazing terrace extending over the high bluff offers the most scenic vantage point to observe dolphins, seabirds, and watermen collecting their daily catch. Beneath the deck lies a magical lookout room where you can reflect and absorb the quiet beauty of the bay. The westerly views provide spectacular sunsets over the water, while the property is also conveniently close to a state park and the historic Victorian bayfront town of Cape Charles. Meandering, mysterious paths invite you to explore a heavenly, hidden natural corner where you can truly connect with Mother Nature. This is a true oasis, set apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet it remains close to the many amenities the area has to offer. The home itself is generously spacious, characterized by large picture windows and cathedral ceilings. What makes this home unique is the elegant European style evident in the furnishings and overall decor. As you enter the main front door, you are welcomed into a large open living room/foyer that features an impressive fireplace and French doors leading onto the picturesque deck, which visually embraces the lush lawns and stunning Chesapeake Bay beyond. An ideal place, furnished with a grill, dining area, and seating area. The other living room is an outstanding, wood-paneled 500-square-foot area, complete with a fireplace and three charming bay windows, each framing a different landscape view of the park-like garden. The huge owner's suite is furnished with museum-worthy, custom-made Neapolitan mahogany furniture from the last century and features a quaint sitting area with a bay window, providing a spectacular view. The Bayfront State Park, just a few minutes away, offers numerous hiking trails, a fishing pier, and a boat ramp. The historic Victorian seaside town of Cape Charles is only 10 minutes away and features shops, a variety of restaurants, a historic live theater, galleries, and live events, including enjoyable outdoor free summer concerts.

Property manager

Luisa Gazzolo, Clelia Sheppard

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Cape Charles, this holiday home is on the beach. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and Cape Henry Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Kiptopeke State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 21 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jackspot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Center - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Luxury Home w/ Fabulous Garden & Sunset Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Luxury Home w/ Fabulous Garden & Sunset Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Luxury Home w/ Fabulous Garden & Sunset Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Luxury Home w/ Fabulous Garden & Sunset Views! located?

This Cape Charles holiday home is on the beach, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kiptopeke State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Cape Charles Beach and Bay Creek Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

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

Beautiful sunsets

We enjoyed watching the sunset on the Bay every night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveen O.

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

Stay was great

Private beach, historic place, nostalgic. Good location. Nice host, needs some maintenance on the exterior but overall a very nice place to spend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Phil H.

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

Wonderful get away

Our family of 11 enjoyed the private beach setting of the bay for our 2 year old. Spent many an hour with hermit crabs and walking out to the sand bar. Spacious and many rooms to spread out in for relaxing and reading and playing! The exterior gardens need some work on which the owner indicated will be done this summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

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

Visiting our son in the Navy

An amazing property, it fulfilled all of our needs amd so much more. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much to our host everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S., Penfield, NY

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

Wonderful stay on the water

We had a wonderful time at the house. It is spacious and well-equipped. I can't overstate how amazing it was having the private beach! Our kids had the best time, and when they exhausted themselves down there they enjoyed the large TV area. Very relaxing trip and we hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

St Patrick Stay

The house was awesome and very accommodating for our extended family (12 of us) of all ages. The beach access was also great as the kids (and adults) love the water. Chasing crabs was a favorite pastime. In the house, there was plenty of bedrooms and rooms to gather or go off for quiet time. The yard and view of the bay were also very beautiful. I would visit again and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

A wonderful location and a lovely home

We all had a great time and loved the place. We were there with 3 babies a toddler and 6 adults. There was lots of room for all of us including a decent sized yard which we had an easter egg hunt in. As well as the space the kitchen is well equipped and we grilled out a few times too. The beach is an easy walk down the bottom of the yard and was very quiet and private. It is a wonderful location and a lovely home.

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Stunning beach views with gardens to match!

We ladies gathered together to visit Cape Charles, VA for the first time and THiS was THE PERFECT HOME to stay in! The estate itself is beyond beautiful, with lush gardens and gentle paths leading you towards hidden statues or soothing ponds....and the house!!! Just lovely! Plenty of bedrooms and space to relax, a large social table to gather over a tasty meal and make new memories! The stairs leading you down to the beach open up to a sunny expanse of sand that's all yours to explore! Clear waters invite you to swim, SUP, kayak or just to marvel at! (There's a wonderful local business that rents SUPs or kayaks and brings them to your location!) After a day of sun and sand, visit the charming town full of adorable shops and restaurants....just be sure to visit the brewery AND the cidery! Our host went above and beyond to make sure we had all the comforts of home and her beautiful artwork can be seen throughout the house. We will DEFINATELY be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Irina S., Oceanside USA

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

Amazing location, great house, a few issues

This was our second summer in Cape Charles, and a third one for our friends. The past years we stayed in the town proper, but this time, nothing was available there and we stumbled upon St. Patrick listing. It was a great fit for our group of 12. We had 6 adults and 6 teens/adolescents, ranging from 13 to 20 years of age. The house is huge, the property is gorgeous, and it’s literally stairs to a private beach. The sunsets and sunrises on the deck are some of the best you have seen in your life, the kitchen has all the appliances needed to make a meal, the deck is a welcoming place where we spent many evenings playing trivia games, the huge living room was a welcoming place to watch TV or cuddle with multiple books and the dining table fit 13 of us comfortably so we had many meals there as we cooked pretty much all the time except for two evenings. Overall, we had a great stay, with only one issue of the second floor AC not working on the last night and also, one of the first floor bedrooms only had a small vent in the floor so the room would get hot in the night and the only way to keep cool would be to open the doors so that cold air from the rest of the first floor would come in. Also, the listing mentions towels are provided and the lease sent said they were not, glad I picked up on this detail. I don’t kind packing towels, but I would have minded coming with 12 people and no towels so the listing should be revised. Other than that, this is really an amazing home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby M.

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

Family vacation

Our family (ages 80-to-newborn) had a wonderful week staying at this property. The grounds were beautiful, rooms were spacious, and the owners were easy to communicate with. The private beach was a big plus and we enjoyed the history of the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Lovely house

Its a beautiful house with lots of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jai J.

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

The place is awesome, quiet and has complete privacy. Luisa was very helpful and cooperative.

The place is awesome, quiet and has complete privacy. Luisa was very helpful and cooperative. We would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Southern Eastern Shore Chesapeake Bay Beach

Excellent for large family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect spot for family vacation!

This was our 3rd visit to St Patrick and it was as perfect as ever. The house offers plenty of space and grounds for our 6 adult/6 kid crew. And the beach is the best part. Perfect for little ones because it is very calm. Perfect place to spend quality time making memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F., Philadelphia, PA

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

Vacation home with private beach access

My family absolutely loved this rental. It is the best location with access to the beach. Not far from town. Kitchen is brand new. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. We plan on coming back next year. Luisa & Clelia were a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

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

A special place!

The St. Patrick did not disappoint! The location is outstanding. The kitchen was spacious. The dining room had room for the whole family. The house was kid friendly, as we had 6 kids between ages 1-6. The only challenge for us were all the stairs and trying to keep the kids safe- but no one got hurt. It might be a challenge for older adults or those with disabilities. Although, there were two bedrooms on the first floor. All the bedrooms were spacious. We really had a good beach experience. They had several comfortable beach chairs and an umbrella, so we didn't have to pack any. The auxiliary fridge in the garage was super useful for drinks and a giant watermelon. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

Cape Charles Get Away

This was a wonderful escape for our family. We were looking for a little adventure for our family of 6 (4 kids from 4-14) and my parents. The house is spacious, gorgeous, and charming. Everything you need is there. The private beach is easy access and the property has numerous great views. The antique furniture and decor adds the charm. The property is also just 10 minutes away from downtown Cape Charles. It was perfect for what we were looking for.

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya J.

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

Great property

We had a great experience at this place. Beautiful location and amazing host.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

Perfect place for some R&R

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and this gorgeous property and home. We look forward to the opportunity to stay there again in the future when we pass through the area. Thank you for being gracious hosts. Accommodating and easy to work with. Quick in corresponding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Stanley K., Connecticut

Eastern shore charmer

Great location, we totally enjoyed our stay. The house, however lovely is beginning to show the signs of neglect. It does not live up to its past reputation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Wanda R., Virginia

Beautiful location. Perfect for our family.

This lovely home and setting were perfect for our family. We had a relaxed family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Lanesboro, Massachusetts

Spacious, clean and well maintaine home. Beautiful area perfect place to relax.

Our family spread out across the Eastern US got together for a week to catch up and relax from busy lives in this great location. So quiet and peaceful located right on the shores of southern Chesapeake Bay with its own private beach we rarely left with all the amenities and conveniences. The host was great and readily available whenever needed, which was only once. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind this is it.....
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Family ...theirs and ours!

We reserved St. Patrick for a family gathering. The details and the previous reviews were helpful with our decision. The home would accommodate 14 people ages 70 to 3. Upon arrival we quickly realized that the home and property exceeded any expectations. The home is clean, well equipped and roomy.The yard is lined with paths leading to 2 decks overlooking Chesapeake Bay. Both home, yard and deck are accessible for someone with some mobility challenges. The weather was chilly but that did not stop us from descending the stairs to enjoy walking the shoreline. The hosts were prompts with responses and invited us to Lemon Tree Gallery in Cape Charles for Friday FUN. Cape Charles is about 10 miles away but well worth the drive for dinner, art and souvenirs. We hope to return to St. Patrick!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shridhar Y.

Loved it

Beautiful location, watching sunsets is amazing! Owner very accommodating, excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kem S.

Beautiful setting, gorgeous gardens, and a magnificent house.

We had a wonderful time. Long walks on the beach in the beach and lotws of game time by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

About the host

Hosted by Luisa Gazzolo, Clelia Sheppard

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Renato and Sheila Cardano moved from Italy to settle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and when you visit this home you will be captivated by the beautiful garden and unique features that are still present in this special place.
Luisa and Clelia are the two daughters who now own this beautiful property and are striving to preserve the legacy of their parents home

Why they chose this property

Languages:

English, Italian
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