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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 80.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chincoteague Island, VA
  • Chincoteague Channel
    4 min walk
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    7 min walk
  • Captain Timothy Hill House
    3 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Donovan's Reef - Pet friendly, In Town!

Charming Chincoteague coastal cottage doesn't even begin to describe this place, but it's a start. Cheery, bright, and colorful - with some form of island history gracing every nook and cranny. Find the perfect mix of old and new in this unique home. Close enough to the main drag on Maddox Boulevard and Main Street - but out of the hurly-burly here on Ocean Boulevard. Wake up a few minutes before everyone else and head across the street to get fresh donuts from Mister Whippy or chocolate croissants from Amarin to surprise everyone with. You'll be the hero for the day, until someone else brings home oysters that night. Oh, and bring your furry friends along, because this one's PET FRIENDLY! This property features lots of nooks for sleeping spaces - a loft upstairs, featuring skylights that let the bright island sunshine flood in. Up here you'll find a cozy king size bed in one room, and two twins in another, with a full bath that features a gorgeous tiled stand up shower. Downstairs you'll find two more bedrooms - one with two twins, and the other with a king. Three different comfortable living areas, one of which is an outdoor sunroom - and that room has doors that connects to the downstairs king - in addition to the main living area. Small backyard area for letting the puppies play or eating lunch outside at the picnic table. The retro mid-century kitchen has everything you'll need to prepare that island seafood dinner with what you catch down at the town dock, and a lovely dining area to enjoy it as a family. Donovan's Reef is located in the heart of downtown Chincoteague, allowing you an easy walk to all the shopping the island has to offer. Stop by Chincotiki on your way home and grab an orange crush or two!

- Linens and towels are not included with your reservation. Please inquire about our new attractive linen packages!
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed

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 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

Chincoteague

Chincoteague is home to this holiday home. Captain Timothy Hill House and Museum of Chincoteague are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chincoteague Island, VA

What's nearby

  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 7 min walk
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 3 min drive
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 4 min drive
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Assateague Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mister Whippy - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Donovan's Reef - Pet friendly, In Town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Donovan's Reef - Pet friendly, In Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donovan's Reef - Pet friendly, In Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Donovan's Reef - Pet friendly, In Town! located?

Situated in Chincoteague, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chincoteague Channel and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Captain Timothy Hill House and Maui Jack's Waterpark are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from FALLSTON, MD

Donovan's Reef A Family Retreat
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: We loved the house because it is quite spacious and in a great location. The only thing missing is a fenced yard for children or pets.The owner should invest in a new picnic table with an umbrella because the yard is very sunny.

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Getaway
We had a great time. Great location, plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Kasia O.

June 2022 Stay
The house is nicely laid out and very comfortable for the group of 6-8. Basic kitchen and house amenities and a great location, close to the Maddox Street and Main Street. The slightly lower score is for service as we reported some broken items that were not fixed during our stay. They were not major issues so not a big deal. Overall it was a great experience and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dagmar W., Baltimore

Summer retreat
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: This was our second time staying at this home. We love the location, how spacious it is, and that you can bring your dog. The bathrooms have been newly renovated, which was a nice surprise. We always have a great time here. Can't wait for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

July 2021 Stay
This was the 2nd time we’ve stayed at Donovan’s Reef. It works well for 3 adults and 2 children. It was nice to see the changes that happened since we were there 2 years ago. The new couch is much more comfortable and the updated bathrooms are lovely. The location is very convenient to everything. We love renting from Chincoteague Resort Reality. Our stay was relaxing and just what my son-in-law who just came back from a 9-month deployment in Kuwait and my daughter needed. There was a problem with getting the towels we’d paid for and the employee went out and bought towels and delivered them within hours. Coming back after the pandemic has made it difficult for companies to get help so this was particularly noteworthy.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Washington Boro, PA

July 2021 Stay
What a wonderful week! We loved your older house and its quaint charm. Enjoyed perfect weather and so much great seafood. The craft show in town that's held every Wednesday and Saturday was especially fun, and we were able to find many treasures there. Many of the stores in town are closed, so this was perfect in finding those special gifts. It's too bad the ice cream place(Mueller's?) is closed as that was always a special attraction in town as there are no other places to share a treat with family, friends, etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Helene C.

April 2022 Stay
I have been coming to the Island since the 1960's and I use to stay a lot across the street from Donovan's House. I was delighted with the house and its ambience of old and new. It served our purpose of being in town and close to Maddox to go to the Ocean. I especially enjoyed the enclosed porches on the side. Truly a delighted.
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10/10 Excellent

Helene C.

The House I dreamed of stepping into.
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: I have always wanted to step into the house across the street on Ocean Blvd. I started to come to the Island in 1960's with my husband and his sister and friend. I fell in love with the Island and its peaceful surroundings. I think this particular house has a lot of charm. It is spacious and has a combination of the old and new. The enclosed porches are ideal for relaxing. It was a dream come true.

8/10 Good

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good House and Great Location
The pictures of the property online certainly don’t do it justice. The house is huge and was able to accommodate our party of 6 very comfortably. We especially loved the sun room and working fireplace! Booking this property through VRBO was a bit confusing as part of the fee was paid via VRBO and then I received and email request from a property management group in Chincoteague for the rest of the payment. If possible, save yourself the fee and extra step and book straight through them! The house itself is comfortable and has a well stocked though we were only left with one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and one roll of paper towels. We had to go out to buy more along with hand soap. The house is in need of some updating. The lights flickered a lot each night and there are some obvious signs of wear and tear on the house. We went over the Thanksgiving holiday so when we had a maintenance issue (the hot water didn’t work in the shower upstairs) it was unable to be resolved. While they did send a plumber out the day before we were due to leave, they did not warn us so we weren’t home when they arrived. We’d definitely use this house again if we were to come back with a large party— though we’d be better prepared with paper products and would check the appliances right away!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
so cozy, and the prefect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Brittany R.

Convenient location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pleasant little house in a great location. There house is in need of some updating, mostly the kitchen and stairs leading to the back door. There are a few oddities with the upstairs being a open concept which did not offer much privacy when using the bathroom. The skylights in the top floor were nice to have natural sunlight to wake up to. We had some issues with AC not working and the upstairs shower leaking into one of the bedrooms but property management took care of them quickly.

10/10 Excellent

Conor K., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chincoteague Digital Nomads
We had a great week working remotely here. Nice location, easy walk to most of the restaurants and the grocery store. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

2nd stay here
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd stay in Donovan's Reef. There have been improvements since we stayed there 2 years ago. The remodeled bathrooms are very nice. The living room couch is more comfortable than the old one. The house worked very well for our 3 adults and 2 children.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Washington Boro, PA

Great Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A delightful older house that is very kid friendly! Just a few reccomendations that would enhance the property's attractiveness.We loved the proximity of the house to town, yet on a quiet street. The only thing that we always look for in a rental is a screened porch. We did miss that.
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10/10 Excellent

Donovan’s Reef
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: Adorable decor, plenty of space for a party of 8, great location, everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Crofton, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Everything was as advertised.
The location was great, lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The kids were excited about all the Disney VHS tapes (they were fascinated by the "old fashioned" way of watching movies) and board games, it made any downtime very painless and enjoyable for them. There were also boogie boards and beach chairs to borrow which was great. There was plenty of space and a well appointed kitchen. The attic was finished beautifully and we loved all the natural light from the skylights. The beds were very comfortable! The only downside was that the water in the upstairs shower doesn't get hot, but this isn't a big enough problem to deter us from visiting again. The check in/out process was a breeze because the door opens with a key code. This is an awesome house for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Living like a local on the East Coast Paradise
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ride your bike to the beach, walk into town and lounge like you are in your own beautiful home.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time getting away from it all!
We wanted to get away for a week for a change of scenery but still be safe during the pandemic. We really enjoyed the house as it had lots of room, a fully stocked kitchen, a screened in porch, and a nice grassy yard for our dog!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
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4/10 Poor

Margaret S.

October 2020 Stay
The house needs major improvements. There is duct tape on the 2nd floor covering a hole— this has been like this for 2 years. The house also developed ceiling cracks during the time we were there. Minor repairs were done immediately. Mattresses need to be replaced. This house needs major updates. It is apparent that it has not been kept in good repair.

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar W., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Island getaway
We loved the fact that we were able to take our dogs with us on vacation. The House is in a great location, close to shops and restaurants, but still on a very quiet street. The house was lovely and offered everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

June 2018 Stay
We loved this house, Donovan's Reef. So many windows and so much light and fresh air. The older style is my favorite. It was perfect size for five adults and three little children. Good walking distance to town and Lil Whippy. Near the end of our visit the bathtub stopped draining and two men were immediately sent to look into it. (Unfortunately the drain needed a professional plumber and it was late Friday so no baby baths Friday and Saturday). But I would rent this house again and recommend it to others.

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