The Fishing Cottage located on a Scenic Eastern Shore farm

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The Fishing Cottage is a large, roomy house with big yard

The farmhouse kitchen is roomy with eat-in dining space.

The large backyard has a fire pit, barbeque grill, hammock and corn hole game.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Cape Charles, VA

Kiptopeke State Park7 min drive
Cape Charles Beach8 min drive
Bay Creek Golf Club10 min drive
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Fishing Cottage is located in a rural setting that takes full advantage of the Eastern Shore's natural beauty while only minutes from the charming town of Cape Charles with its eclectic shops and restaurants. It is close to beautiful beaches, fishing piers, marinas and boat ramps to launch that boat.

With 6 bedrooms the Fishing Cottage is perfect for larger parties. The firepit, corn hole game, hammock, screened porch, and barbeque grill in the roomy back yard are the perfect place to gather in the evening after a day on the water surrounding the scenic Eastern Shore.

For the fisherman the big yard provides plenty of room to park your boat in a secure location. The house is centrally located minutes from the boat ramps in Cape Charles, Kiptopeke and Oyster. There is a screened porch for morning coffee, satellite TV, WIFI, fish cleaning station and a barbeque grill to cook that catch of the day.

The Fishing Cottage is located on a local farm with abundant wildlife and acres of corn, potatoes and soybeans. While enjoying sunsets from the screened porch you can watch the deer grazing in the surrounding fields. The farm located on Old Plantation Creek provides access for local watermen to the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay.

The charming Victorian town of Cape Charles is minutes away with its beautiful beaches, lovely old homes and fishing pier. The main street has quaint shops and eclectic dining with outdoor tables to enjoy the harbor view. Cape Charles now has its own brewery, cidery, and distillery.

Beaches, boat docks, kayaking, birding, wildlife sanctuaries and the unspoiled barrier islands are all nearby.

There is a private airstrip on the farm if you wish to arrive by private plane. Should you wish to bring your own horse there are equestrian stables on the property as well.

This property shares its rural farm setting with a sister house across the street, the RiverPark House (VRBO property #128102). The RiverPark house and the Fishing Cottage are both 6 bedroom houses. Fishing buddies and large families can rent both houses for a crowd.

Bounded on one side by the Chesapeake Bay and on the other side by the Atlantic Ocean the Eastern Shore of Virginia enjoys unparalleled coastal living beauty. This property takes full advantage of the natural beauty and tranquility of rural living that is the trademark of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Property manager

Merle Starer

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Charles

This farm stay is located in Cape Charles. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, while Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Islands Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 7 min drive
Kiptopeke State Park - 7 min drive
Cape Charles Beach - 8 min drive
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
Bay Creek Golf Club - 10 min drive

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
The Shanty - 9 min drive
Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 2 min drive
Cape Charles Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Hardee's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fishing Cottage located on a Scenic Eastern Shore farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fishing Cottage located on a Scenic Eastern Shore farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fishing Cottage located on a Scenic Eastern Shore farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fishing Cottage located on a Scenic Eastern Shore farm located?

Situated in Cape Charles, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center, Kiptopeke State Park and Bay Creek Golf Club. Cape Charles Beach and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stu B.

16 Aug 2023

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

Unforgettable Reunion at The Fishing Cottage: Bonds Strengthened Across Continents

Among all the incredible reunions we've experienced, this one undoubtedly takes the crown. The Fishing Cottage served as the perfect backdrop for our gathering, bringing us together after journeys from as far as London and Japan, as well as those who drove up locally. The genuine warmth of your hospitality truly made the difference, and it seemed like everyone had an absolute blast. Anticipation is already building for our next reunion – we're eagerly looking forward to it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

5 Aug 2023

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

Family fun

Awesome place. Older house, but very spacious and cool All beds were very comfortable. One minor complaint is the lack of a closet in the king room downstairs. The beach at Cape Charles was wonderful, not crowded and we loved swimming in the bay. Close to Virginia Beach, but the bridge toll was ridiculous I can't say enough good about this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

DIANE M.

5 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

A Mixed Bag

I will start by saying that cleanliness of accommodations is always very important to me. I will also say I read all the previous reviews & really considered the ones that said those who complained of insects/flies & lack of cleanliness didn't fully consider the country location & age of the home. I've lived in the country & I've lived in very old homes & thought I was adequately prepared. The Excellent: Location to all that Kiptopeke & CC offer Quiet setting with beautiful cornfields Size of home & rooms easily accommodated 8 adults, 1 toddler, & 1 senior dog Water pressure! The Good: Bedding was clean Ample furniture for sleeping, lounging, & eating Laundry room with really good washer/dryer Bathroom supplies The Needs Improvement: While the bedrooms/bedding were clean/tidy & the bathrooms were very dated but mostly clean, the kitchen was dirty. Wear & tear was expected, but the drips of goo, stains, the dirty shelving with dead gnats & insects and film of dust stuck to lightly greasy surfaces were not. We entered to find more than a dozen slow flies already in the home. During our stay, more beetles, moths, gnats, & ants coming out of the light switch when turned on joined us. We were careful when opening the door, but they seemed to originate from inside the home, as if we disturbed them. Spotty wi-fi. VERY dirty windows I cleaned several areas upon arrival, but it was too much to address completely. If it were cleaner, I'd stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raye Anne P., Saisbury, Maryland

26 Jul 2023

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

First Family vacation!

We had awesome time , the house was a great fit for all of us, it’s an old farmhouse but has been updated , still needs so more in the kitchen area but it was very workable, the area is super beautiful, close to everything, we will be back again, thank you so much for sharing your home ! The Poso

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023