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The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a grey sofa with a decorative pillow.
A two-story white house with a front porch, a staircase, and a small garden area.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a door.

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Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cape Charles Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach

Escape to The Little Retreat – Unit B, a bright second-floor retreat in Cape Charles’ Historic District. Sip your morning coffee on the private screened porch, then stroll to Central Park, local shops, restaurants, and the beach. Perfect for couples, friends, or families, Unit B sleeps 4 with 2 bedrooms, each featuring a private en-suite bathroom. Need more space? See our host profile for the Entire Duplex listing.

The Space
Settle into the relaxed pace of Cape Charles from your own bright, comfortable second-floor retreat in the Historic District. This bright second-floor retreat puts you close to the best parts of town while giving you a comfortable place to relax between adventures.

Start the morning with coffee on your private screened porch, wander into town for breakfast or shopping, spend the afternoon by the Chesapeake Bay, and return home to unwind before heading back out for dinner. Central Park, local shops and restaurants, and the public beach are all within walking distance.

Inside, you’ll find:
• 2 bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom
• Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig and starter K-Cups
• Comfortable living room
• Private screened porch
• Blackout shades and a sound machine in each bedroom
• High chair plus toddler plates, cups, and utensils
• 4 beach chairs, 4 beach towels, and 1 standard beach umbrella
• Shared backyard patio
• Starter supply of household essentials
• Accommodations for up to 4 guests

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout gives couples, friends, and families plenty of space to settle in comfortably while enjoying the convenience of a full kitchen and inviting living area.

After a day exploring Cape Charles, relax in the living room or settle onto the screened porch. The full kitchen makes it easy to enjoy meals at home, and a Keurig with a starter selection of K-Cups helps make mornings a little easier.

Families are welcome. A high chair and toddler plates, cups, and utensils are provided, and a portable baby monitor is available upon request. Because we have one baby monitor shared between the two units, please request it in advance so we can confirm availability. While the home is not fully childproofed, these thoughtful extras can make traveling with little ones a little easier.

Guest access
Guests have private access to the entire upstairs unit via a separate exterior staircase and self check-in with keypad.

You'll also enjoy:
• Private screened porch
• Shared backyard patio

Free street parking is available.

Please note that Unit B is located on the second floor and requires use of the exterior staircase to enter the unit.

Other things to note
The Little Retreat is conveniently located in Cape Charles' Historic District, just two blocks from Central Park and approximately six blocks from the public beach. Shops and local restaurants are also within walking distance. Many guests enjoy exploring town on foot, while a golf cart is a fun and convenient way to get around, especially when bringing gear to the beach. Golf carts are available to rent locally and are popular during peak season, so we recommend reserving one early if you'd like to have one during your stay. An outdoor extension cord is available for convenient golf cart charging at the property, subject to availability. If used, please return the cord to its designated location when finished and be sure it is not returned with your rental golf cart.

Unit B is the upstairs accommodation of a two-story duplex. As with many older homes, sound may travel between floors. Each unit has its own private entrance and living space, and we ask guests to be mindful that guests may be staying directly below in Unit A. Please keep voices, TV, and other activity at a considerate level, particularly during quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

A few additional things to know:
• No pets, please.
• The backyard patio is shared with guests staying in Unit A.
• A starter supply of household essentials is provided for your arrival.
• Families are welcome. The home is not fully childproofed, and children should be supervised at all times.
• Smart water leak sensors are located beneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks, along with temperature monitoring devices. These systems help us identify unexpected maintenance issues and do not record audio or video.

HOUSE RULES

• Maximum occupancy is 4 registered guests. No parties, events, or large gatherings.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please be considerate of other guests and our neighbors.
• No smoking or vaping inside the home or screened porch.
• Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
• Please treat the home, furnishings, and amenities with care. Guests are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome at this property
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed at this property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We want every guest to enjoy a relaxing Cape Charles getaway while helping us care for this home so future guests can enjoy it as well.
*Registered guests only. No parties or events. *No smoking or vaping inside the home. *Guests are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear.
*Families with children are welcome; however, the home is not fully childproofed and children should be supervised at all times.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5374952vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cape Charles

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

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Top China - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little Retreat Unit B - Walk to Shops & Beach located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park, Cape Charles Beach and Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Oyster Farm Marina are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Shawntee & John

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We're a family who fell in love with Cape Charles years before we ever thought about hosting here. What started as visits to this quiet stretch of the Eastern Shore turned into a real attachment to the town: its slow pace, its water, its small town warmth. The Little Retreat is our way of sharing that with other people looking for the same kind of reset. We care about the details, we're quick to respond, and we want your stay to feel easy from check in to check out.

Why they chose this property

Cape Charles has been part of our lives for a long time, one of us has been coming back for over 20 years, long before we ever thought about owning property here. There's something about this town that stays with you: the walkable downtown, the small boat harbor, the beach just blocks away, and a small town feel that's held onto its charm even as more people discover it. Over time, that connection became something we both share, and it's exactly why we wanted a place of our own here. We chose this location because it puts you close to everything that makes Cape Charles special, while still feeling residential and calm. It's the kind of place that's kept us coming back for over two decades, which is exactly why we wanted to offer it to others.

What makes this property unique

The Little Retreat is a fully renovated duplex with two distinct units: Unit A downstairs and Unit B upstairs, that can be booked separately for smaller stays or together for larger groups and multi family trips. That flexibility is rare to find in Cape Charles. Each unit has its own character and comfortable, thoughtfully furnished space, giving guests room to spread out no matter the size of their group. Whether you're after a quiet couples getaway or need room for an extended family gathering, the layout adapts to you.

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