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Charming Chincoteague getaway, short walk to the fair grounds and pony penning

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Brand new in 2019! 3 BR 2 baths
Living area
Relax on the front porch!
Reclining Chairs
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chincoteague Island, VA
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Kids Room

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Floor Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Chincoteague getaway, short walk to the fair grounds and pony penning

Rest A' Shored is a brand new home (2019) with a sweeping, open floor plan that can comfortably accommodate two families with children or three couples for your island retreat. Located on willow street, the property is just a short walk to Main street and the Chincoteague Fair Grounds, right in the heart of the pony penning action! The house provides all the modern amenities needed for your stay with a touch of Chincoteague charm. The kitchen is well equip with everything you need to cook for a crowd! Granite counters, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, plenty of pots, pans, serving utensils, crockpot, electric griddle, even a blender for all those mixed drinks! Enjoy family meals at the dining room table which comfortably seats 8, plus an additional 5 at the bar top on the kitchen island. A large screened in porch can accommodate all your guests to enjoy meals outdoors, or relax with a cocktail and feel the cool evening breezes and catch all of the best islands sunsets!. Designed with families in mind, beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys are available for your use for sunny days on the beach. For those rainy days, the large living room sectional is perfect for snuggling up to catch a movie! Highspeed internet is available, with multiple TVs a DVD Player, and Microsoft X box in the kids room to play any video games you bring with you (need to bring your own controllers and games). For the small ones, a pack and play is available for your use. This is a dog friendly home as we know they are part of your family! (extra pet fee applies)A large driveway provides plenty of parking for up to six passenger vehicles.

Property manager

Melanie Musser
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a pack and play for you to use.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
50$ pet fee per dog. Contact for approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must bring their own sheets and towels unless they choose our optional linen service which is $12 per bed. .

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chincoteague

Located in Chincoteague, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Assateague Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mister Whippy - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Chincoteague getaway, short walk to the fair grounds and pony penning pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Chincoteague getaway, short walk to the fair grounds and pony penning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Chincoteague getaway, short walk to the fair grounds and pony penning?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Chincoteague getaway, short walk to the fair grounds and pony penning located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Chincoteague Channel. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Museum of Chincoteague are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

President's Day Weekend

This is our annual get away with friends from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Delaware amd Maryland.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

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

Loved it!

This is a place that I don’t want to leave. The kids loved it and they all said how nice and clean it was and how quiet it was! Would definately recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Can't wait to come again

Our stay was very nice. House was very clean and comfortable and the location was ideal. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

Our 2nd relaxing stay

We loved our 2nd stay, this time there were friends with us and there was plenty of space for 4 adults and 3 kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Another fantastic vacation!!

We love this house! Prefect location and perfect for all my families needs! Melanie is always amazing to work with! Thanks for another wonderful year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Very nice place

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Second time renting won't be our last!

Great property and location. We are always comfortable and clean! Looking forward to renting a third time next year 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli P.

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

Getaway

Property was as described! Very clean and great location. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Family Vacation

Another wonderful year at the beach! My family and I love this house. It’s a wonderful property and works great for us. Melanie is always wonderful to work with and we look forward to coming again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurie p.

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

women's getaway

Cute as a button with well stocked kitchen, comfy couch, quiet low traffic area with decor and nice finishes. We'll be back next year to craft and cook and go on nature walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Fantastic house

This was the best furnished, nicest house that I have rented in Chincoteague. Everything you could want is provided. It’s on a peaceful street near the center of town. I got the optional linen service and was pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Perfect

Cute house. Loads of room for everyone. Pet friendly. Close to town and the art/farmers market.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margery S., Annapolis, MD

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

clean, spacious, thoughtfully designed

The property is a new home in Chincoteague, and is accurately described in the listing. It was just the two of us, so we had plenty of room to spread out. It was comfortable, clean, and well located in the middle of the island, a couple of blocks from the pony penning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

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

Great stay!!

The house was perfect! It was well appointed and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was very well stocked (pots, pans, spices, coffee filters, dish soap, and paper towels). The beds were comfortable with nice linens. The bathrooms were modern and the laundry room was equipped with new washer/dryer and ample laundry detergent. Overall, the house felt fresh and was immaculately cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystle S.

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

The house super cute and had everything and more that my family needed. Melanie was super helpful.

I highly recommend this rental. I had a great experience. The rental was clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. It would not let me click the 5 stars for Cleanliness but I give it 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Perfection

Everything was perfect for our first trip to Chincoteague and for the Pony Swim. Location was amazing, the layout of the house was perfect for my 2 kids and me; to be able to walk to the Pony Swim and the carnival was exactly what I needed. The overall condition of the house was great; the ONLY thing I noticed was the air filters in the ceiling vents needed to be changed and I noticed it because my nose was stuffy in certain places in the house and I can be sent ice to that kind of stuff. It did not impact how perfect the house was and the overall cleanliness of the rest of the house with its updates were above par. Loved it and we can’t wait for our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayce L., York, PA

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

Everything Perfect!

I was looking for a great spot for my husband's birthday that would be close to fun activities if weather was good and a cozy rental with netflix and wifi if the weather was not so good. This spot was perfect!! Clean, cozy, and a fully-stocked kitchen that allowed for me to make a big birthday dinner. Great communication and convenient location. Perfect stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph T.

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

Amazingly awesome place

All of us had an amazing time. 3 of my group have never been on a vacation and this was their first. They left with a very positive impression. Thank you. The home was super clean and conveniently in the right place to visit the island. Melany was always quick to respond with questions and requests. Looking forward to another vacation at this location. Neighbors were very friendly and kind!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Fantastic summer stay!!

This property was an amazing find! It’s definitely our new family favorite. We have been coming to the island for over 30 years and are always looking for rentals to accommodate our family. This rental was the nicest, cleanest property we’ve stayed at and had wonderful amenities. All the extra touches were also appreciated. Melanie was amazing to work with throughout the booking process and our stay. Really looking forward to next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Excellent Home Away from Hom

The house was absolutely perfect, and working with Melanie before and during our stay was excellent. The furnishings in the home, and extra effort of providing linens, towels, and soap/shampoo was a great touch. I would highly recommend this home to anyone. Top notch transaction, and very professionally run. Thanks, Tim
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

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

Great house in charming Chincoteague

The house was fantastic and Melanie was great to communicate with. The only reason why I gave four stars for the neighborhood was because of an interaction with a neighbor. This would not deter me from staying in this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Sweet spot with everything we could have asked for

This house was a perfect choice for a group of close friends to enjoy Chincoteague life for a week. It was roomy, clean, well appointed, and every convenience I could think of was available. Two fridges made it nice and easy to keep food on hand and lots of bevs cold. We were very appreciative to have deluxe beach chairs and fun toys to play with. The vibe is soothing and cozy and the open layout made it smooth to socialize and relax together after a long day beachin'. A gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah R., Chesterfield, VA

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Our 1st pony roundup

The house was nice. Lots of mosquitoes. Property manager was extremely nice and responsive. Grass was tall but they came out right away and cut it. Cleaning people were after 4 finishing when we arrived and were rude about it. Overall a very nice vacation with family. I’d definitely come again. Horses were awesome. Restaurants good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beautiful and Bright

My family and I have been coming to Chincoteague for 40 years. The house we normally rent for our group of 10 was not available. This house was an amazing substitute! It was absolutely beautiful. It was exactly as described. The layout of the house was open and bright. We had one small hiccup with the linens upon arrival, but i reached out to the owner and she was immediately responsive and resolved the issue. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary B.

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

Weekend on Willow

We had a nice weekend at this home. The layout was great and it had what youd need for a pleasant stay. However, when we arrived the place was not very clean. We picked up trash inside the screened-in porch, around the living room and even found a pill lying on the floor. We had a toddler and a dog with us so we thankfully found it before they did! The house is lovely, I just think it could use a little more careful cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Musser

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Our family lives in Lancaster Pennsylvania. This is our second family vacation rental. We seek out the quaint, family friendly, vacation locations. We have been coming to Chincoteague for over four years. This is a natural fit for our family's personality and tastes, and we love the laid back small town vibe that Chincoteague offers.

Why they chose this property

We relish the cozy island atmosphere and enjoy the pristine, undeveloped beaches and surrounding area of Assateague Island. We purchased this brand new house and furnished it ourselves, with families in mind to enjoy everything the island offers and still provide you with all the comforts of home!

What makes this property unique

We love the open floor plan of this home. The large front screened in porch with double French doors that open fully to the dining/living and kitchen space are ideal for those perfect summer evenings.

Languages:

English

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