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Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

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The Dryden House Beachfront
Aerial view of The Dryden House and beach
Master bedroom with memory foam mattresses in every room
Master Bedroom with king bed, looking directly out across the bay.
Bedroom with views across the bay

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12292.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view

The Dryden House offers the most amazing sunsets the Chesapeake bay has to offer and the ultimate in flexible amenities with all the comforts of home and high-speed (up to 100Mbs) whole-house wifi for Zoom meetings, video streaming, etc.

The Dryden House was featured in 2015 Real Simple Magazine: "6 Historic Homes You Can Vacation In" and is perfect for that extended family vacation with Bike and kayak's and beach toys galore.

This 1912 historic private home is located within a registered historic district, known as the Sea Cottage Addition of Cape Charles, which is comprised of Arts and Crafts, Victorian and other architecturally elegant homes dating from 1850 to 1915, that display a variety of styles popular during this era. The Dryden House is unique due to its prominent size, intact historical details and central location upon Bay Avenue just steps from the beach and only two blocks from the town's charming business district.

This three-story beachfront Victorian home has an extensive wrap-around porch, with stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. The home is extremely light and airy due to the tall ceilings and large picture windows, featuring bay views from almost every room in the home, including the kitchen.

All bedrooms and the third floor finished guest quarters have water views. There are two master bedrooms with king beds and sweeping water views, a queen size bedroom with en suite bathroom, two full baths on the second floor with a third extra large waterfall shower bathroom on the first floor near the convenient washer and dryer. An additional outdoor shower with temperature control is available to wash away the salt and sand. Private fenced yard with outdoor grilling area, herb garden and fire pit.

The large, chef's kitchen has stainless steel high-end appliances, including a five-burner gas stove, with electric oven and two full size sinks spacious enough for two chefs, and a separate beverage center and coffee station with Keurig. The over-sized dining room features an expandable dining table that can easily seat 12 for meals just off the first-floor living room and parlor each with fireplaces and flat-screen TV/ DVD.

Finished third-floor family room with 42' flat-screen TV, DVD, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Streaming. Xbox 360 with a large selection of games. There is a good selection of over 50 movies for both kids and adults. A full-sized foosball table completes the game room for when you're feeling competitive. There is three-zone air conditioning to keep you comfortable on those hot days and nights.

The town gazebo and free fishing pier are to the left of the home and the extensive town walkways make this ideal for strolling or catching an evening horse and carriage ride on the Bay. Sunsets are nightly!

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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
Perfect location for young children
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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
All items in the garage are used at the renter's risk. The owner accepts no liability for injuries caused by the use of any of these items.
Renters must use life-jackets when using kayaks. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
No indoor fires (fireplaces were made for coal and not wood). Please read our contract before booking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiptopeke State Park and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 58 min drive - 83.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Beach Front Home: Victorian Elegance. Large Rooms with AMAZING bay view located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Chesapeake Bay and Cape Charles Beach. Cape Charles Harbor and Central Park are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Paul Chandler

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We are a busy family of 4 who has over the years enjoyed restoring historical properties and sharing our love of unique older homes with other travelers on VRBO. We are a premier host of Dryden House in Cape Charles, VA, and now have over 50 reviews on VRBO and we are also frequent guests of VRBO properties. We have learned the value of some of the smaller details that can detract from or enhance a family getaway and try to make our guests feel welcome in our home.

As a host in 2022, we have added our most recent property Marshall House, in Richmond Virginia which we trust will prove to be a unique experience as this Spanish Colonial home boasting an elegant salt water pool and mature gardens abounds with elegance.
Be our first booking at the Marshall House and receive a travel discount on your next visit to Dryden house at the beach or Marshall house in the City of Richmond!! We attribute our success to repeat guests and often have bookings a year in advance while our guests are still enjoying their stay. This speaks to the VRBO experience of renting a historic home in one of Virginia's picturesque historic district

Why they chose this property

Location! Location! Location!! Sun! Sea! and Sand!

What makes this property unique

Our guest say it best see a recent 2022 Review below.
5-star DRYDEN HOUSE BEACH PROPERTY- Best family vacation ever!!!! This property was the nicest house and location we have rented in 25 years. This house had everything you could ever need or want. It was by far the most well-equipped vrbo imaginable!!! We have rented a property on the coast (mostly OBX) for 25 years. For our family of grandparents, 30 to 40 year old children., 8,5,and 9 month old grandchildren.....The Dryden House was a vacation that we will never forget!!

We have so many emails from customers who truly love to cook and the Dryden house is a great kitchen to show off your skills. This year we will be adding to our door spaces as we add more plush outdoor lounging with an updated and upscale outdoor grilling area so keep an eye towards more improvements to come in 2023. If you are a repeat visitor thank you for choosing the experience of renting a historic home in one of Virginia's picturesque historic districts. Your visit to our town keeps the Virginia Eastern Shore vitally alive while maintaining and conserving it's unique atmosphere.

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