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Ariel`s Grotto is a gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Vacation Rentals on incredible C

Family-friendly holiday home in Chincoteague with a water park

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Discover the treasure that is Ariel`s Grotto on Chincoteague Island.
Ariel`s Grotto has soaring ceilings & brilliant Hardwood Floors.
This gorgeous home is located in a quiet location, yet close to everything.
Kick off your shoes and let the fun begin!
You`ll begin your vacation journey in the spacious Foyer with colors of Sand & Sea.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ariel`s Grotto is a gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Vacation Rentals on incredible C

Ariel's Grotto - A True Beauty at the Beach

The welcome mat is out at spectacular Ariel's Grotto - only minutes from Assateague National Seashore, home of the Famous Wild Ponies! This 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Home is simply stunning. Located on a very quiet street mid-island, this awesome Chincoteague Vacation Home is sure to make all of your Vacation Dreams come true!

As you enter this Coastal Cape, you will feel as if you stepped into Coastal Style Magazine. Cool colors of Sand & Sea welcome you, with hints of fun Nautical Red throughout. The spacious Foyer is a great place to kick off your shoes and leave your worries by the door - you won't be needing them during your time here on our Island!

Ariel's Grotto opens to Soaring Ceilings and tons of glorious Natural Light. This home was designed with Easy Beach Living in mind. The gleaming Bamboo Floors and pale Blue Walls instantly make you feel at ease! You'll love relaxing in the huge Living Area with Cable TV and Free WiFi. An oversized sectional sofa ensures there is room for all, and there is even a Fireplace to take the chill off those Off-Season Evenings. What a great place to curl up with a good book or get lost in a movie with the family, and the Owners have thoughtfully provided books, games, and movies for your enjoyment!

Just around the bend you will find the spacious Dining Area with seating for 6 to 8, which opens to the Gourmet Kitchen. There is also seating at the Breakfast Bar for quick meals before hitting the Beach. Ariel's Grotto has a great set-up for the Chef in your family with tons of countertop space, a Cook Top Island, every gadget imaginable, and beautiful Tile Flooring. The whimsical Coastal Decor and gorgeous Sea Green Walls make it a wonderful place to sip a glass of wine while whipping up some fresh Local Chincoteague Seafood! Is the weather too nice to dine indoors? Just a few steps off the Kitchen, gorgeous French Doors open to a huge Screened-in Porch with Dining Table. Listen to the trees rustle in the salty air and take it all in. A Gas Grill is provided on the Patio just off the Porch for grilling some burgers, or maybe that Flounder you caught Surf Fishing!

Ariel's Grotto has a convenient 1st Floor Master Bedroom with Master Bath, featuring a brand new King Bed and more fabulous colors that just make you happy to be there. This offers privacy for Mom and Dad, or is handy if someone in your group prefers not to use the stairs. There is a Walk-in Shower Combo in the Bathroom and lots of storage. Also on the 1st Floor is a Half Bath that is adjacent to the Kitchen and Living Area!

As you wander upstairs, you'll find 2 more Bedrooms with charming Beachy Decor. Bedroom 2 features 2 Queen Beds, a TV, and lots of space. The Nautical Theme and Blue Walls will make you feel as if you never left the Beach. Bedroom 3 has a Twin Bed with handy Twin Trundle Bed. Ariel's Grotto comfortably sleeps 8 people in total luxury and serenity. There is a 2nd Full Bathroom upstairs also with a Tub/Shower Combo and cheerful Surfer Theme.

Chincoteague Island has been voted "Happiest Seaside Town" and "Best Small Beach Town," just to name a few accolades. You will not find huge, commercialized Boardwalks and high-rise buildings, but you will find peace, nature, tranquility, and ponies at their very finest. Enjoy one of our famous Nature Boat Tours, go fishing and clamming, relax on the Beach with your loved ones, or go exploring on one of Assateague's Hiking Trails - maybe even climb to the top of our famous Lighthouse! Whatever you enjoy most, Ariel's Grotto is the perfect Home Base for your Chincoteague Island Adventures!

Ariel's Grotto - Where your Chincoteague Vacation Story Begins.....

Seaside Vacations does not allow group rentals to guests under age 25. Therefore, online bookings for group rentals will not be honored.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chincoteague

Chincoteague is home to this holiday home. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Chincoteague Island, VA

What's nearby

  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Assateague Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Steamers - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ariel`s Grotto is a gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Vacation Rentals on incredible C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ariel`s Grotto is a gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Vacation Rentals on incredible C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ariel`s Grotto is a gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Vacation Rentals on incredible C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ariel`s Grotto is a gorgeous 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Vacation Rentals on incredible C located?

This family-friendly Chincoteague holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, Maui Jack's Waterpark and Chincoteague Channel. Museum of Chincoteague and Oyster Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Capt Mike S.

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

Great stay

Nice new place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Excellent house rental

We were all very comfortable and had everything we needed at the house. Rooms were spacious and there kitchen had everything we needed for meal prep. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE L.

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

Perfect for our needs, very cute place!

Place was cute, charmingly decorated, comfortable, relaxing. Perfect for our needs, would definitely book again! Everything you could pretty much need was there! Thanks for a great little vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Great house

Nice place, with well equipped kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

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

Great house

The house is in a great area. It is well maintained and perfect for a family. Check in and check out were a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was very accommodating, nicely furnished, and well supplied with everything you could imagine needing. Unfortunately, the entertainment system and WI-FI never worked for long (only 10 minutes maybe before freezing up over and over again). Imagine 3 days with a 5 year old on a rainy weekend with no entertainment. Also, without WI-FI we exceeded our cell phone data plans multiple times. Finally, although not as critical, the exterior garbage can disappeared on the second day and never came back. Had to keep the garbage inside with us. Communicated multiple times during our stay with the agency on all this. They said they dispatched a technician, but no one ever showed. Conversations with them after the vacation was over were disappointing. They knew we were dissatisfied but never made any attempt to contact us. I'm guessing they were hoping we would just forget about it. I reached out to them a few days afterwards and they were focused on getting documentation on our data plan overages. Kind of felt like adding insult to injury.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great house with plenty of room for everyone

Easy to rent. It was exactly as pictured and promised. I would book the property again
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melia W.

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

Lovely home

This home is a fantastic place to stay. Quiet neighborhood in the middle of the island. Comfortable beds. Nice showers and kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and plate ware and silverware. Definitely will stay here again . A great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Very nice. We were surprised by the hills in the backyard.

Lovely screened porch. Good kitchen utensils. Beautiful beach. Very enjiyabke.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna N.

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

Loved our stay!

Had a great time at our rental and the island in general. The house was centrally located on the island making it easy to get everywhere by biking. Nice neighborhood. House is just as described...cute, clean, spacious and everything you need in the kitchen. Hosts we're wonderful and so easy to work with. We'll be back! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L., Johnstown

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

Chincoteague Getaway

Ariels Grotto did not disappoint. Beautifully maintained and well supplied cottage on a quiet street. Pretty coastal decor made the cottage a perfect vacation getaway! We didn't use the upstairs since it was just the two of us. Love the first floor living! There were many games, puzzles and outdoor equipment. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfort

Nice place with beach style decor. The master is perfect. I did wish the stairs were not so steep. The porch steps are a little daunting for people with knee issues, a ramp in the back would be helpful. Quiet neighbor hood and comfortable surroundings. Overall stay was a nice get away with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarrah H.

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

Beautiful And Quiet

We loved staying at this property because there was plenty of room to spread out. The screened in porch is perfect for eating and keeping the bugs away. The house was clean and exactly as described. We appreciated having a fully stocked kitchen, a washer and dryer, and 3 separate bedrooms for everyone to have their own space. The check in and check out processes were easy and the management company was easily reachable and responsive. We would definitely book this same home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick b.

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

Everything you need!

Great location! - All the gizmos & gadgets! Not crazy about YouTube TV - But better then nothing. We would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Would recommend

The house was very clean. The neighborhood is very quiet and nice. Less than a 10 minute car ride to the beach. The beach is beautiful! The town is small, but quaint. We walked on the Woodland Trail, and we did see several wild ponies, which was fun. Communication was great. No issues. We would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout and well appointed kitchen. Quiet neighborhood
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

jen b.

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

A bit strange

They have some sort of a camera out front to the right that emits a very high frequency that was quite disturbing to the kids.After researching I found this. "The Mosquito or Mosquito alarm is a machine used to deter loitering by emitting sound at high frequency. In some versions, it is intentionally tuned to be heard primarily by younger people"....We can't be the only ones...it's not for mosquito control. After the rain, the back yard to the left was a huge pond literally complete with a large group of tidal birds walking thru it... The master bedroom has a huge stain in front of the dresser...I really got tired of standing on it so I put a towel over it..The cute porch was so dirty took my time out to scrub the large white table but too many dead and alive bugs so kids wouldn't go out there??? The washer had quite a bit of sand that I cleaned....Dryer vent filled with lint???We were charged quit a bit for cleaning and it was not up to standards!!! I thought it was funny that the note said Our house was cleaned and inspected to be be sure it was done right? There needs to be curtains on the back French doors and front doors .You can see straight thru into the house....Go outside walk around the house at night and you can see into every room on the first floor. Even the master bedroom room....Could have been a cute place but with all that going on we will look elsewhere.Not wasting our time for someone to come over and do what should have been done in the first place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great stay

Beautiful. Clean. Beachy. Quiet drive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dani W.

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

Thing-a-ma-bobs? They’ve got plenty!

Ariel’s grotto is a well stocked house with plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen, especially, had just about anything we could think of. There were puzzles, games, and books for the whole family. The closet of beach gear was also an appreciated amenity.There are two items that caused a struggle while we were there. One was the Nest system. You set it to one temperature and when you come back it has adjusted itself to something completely different. The second issue was with the check out instructions. They send you one set in the email, but the house binder has another set that requires a lot more work. I had misplaced my phone, so I grabbed the binder to help and we wound up scurrying around for an extra 30-45 minutes trying to completed tasks that seemed wildly extra and in reality didn’t need to be done.Please update the binder!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

So restful!

Our stay over Christmas was exactly what we needed it to be. The neighborhood was extremely quiet. The house was spacious and roomy for our family of 5. The grocery store and a few local restaurants were right near by. We would have stayed longer if we could have!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

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

Lovely Stay

My wife and I were very pleased with the cleanliness of the property. We both have allergies and scent sensitivities, and the home was very clean and not perfumed with heavily scented cleaning products. The property management was very responsive to questions and concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful Fun House
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rob C.

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

Beautiful home, great location. Some annoyances.

It was overall a nice stay. The house is quite beautiful and generally well stocked with home items. King bed was really nice. Queens were ok. Did not use the twin/trundle. Nice TV/games/appliances. Some things to note: The thermostats tend to reset overnight. Was surprisingly chilly a couple mornings and we woke up cold. There was some trash left on the back deck. For the amount charged as a cleaning fee I don’t expect to have to wash AND put away all the dishes. Go around and empty all waste baskets and remove all trash to the outside receptacle as well as make sure all countertops are clean and wiped down. The cookware is pretty seasoned, the non sticks could be replaced. Definitely need a couple more spatulas. The couple they have are very thick and hard to utilize at times. If you like to sleep late, bring a sleep mask because it is a BRIGHT house. The shades on the windows offer diffusion, but that’s it. If you’re watching tv while it’s light out there will be monster glare on the tv whether the shade is closed or not. Kitchen needs a little maintenance. Some drawers hit trim pieces next to the fridge and stove when they open. Overall I’d rate it a 3.75/5. Would consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

Birdwatching & Knitting

We enjoyed our stay at Ariel's Grotto. The house was very clean, and well-equipped. The kitchen had everything ! All beds were comfortable, as well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred & Julie S.

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

Comfy and Convenient

Family friendly, great kitchen, all around comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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