Cottage w Private Creek, Sunroom, Fire Pit, & WiFi

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Entire home

Fully-stocked kitchen with a stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee bar.

This screened in porch has beautiful views and is the perfect backdrop for your card games or reading a good book

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6131.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Chincoteague, VA

Oyster Bay
‪12 min walk‬
Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
‪5 min drive‬
Maui Jack's Waterpark
‪7 min drive‬
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Creekside Retreat is a delightful Chincoteague coastal cottage that’s perfect for couples, families, or small groups of friends -- and has everything you need for your getaway!

The highlights:
- Listen to the birds & frogs along our private backyard creek
- Hang out around the fire pit
- Relax in our sunroom or screened-in-porch
- Stream movies or take video calls on the fastest WiFi you can get
- Explore the pristine beaches of Assateague National Seashore a few miles away

Enjoy!

The Space:
Our creekside-cottage is packed with amenities and fun for couples, families or small groups of friends.

The cabin includes:
- 3 bedrooms (four beds total)
- A large backyard with stone patio, fire pit, and grill
- Direct creek access with daily visits from herons, egrets, and other coastal wildlife
- Beautiful front sunroom and back screened-in-porch offering two locations perfect for relaxing on a sunny day
- Fast WiFi that's good enough to stream movies and hold video calls
- Fully-stocked kitchen with a stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee bar
- Central HVAC

The backyard and creek are great for spending time outside. Please do know that after rains, the yard may be wet. Also, if you'll be spending time at the creek, many of our guests find bug-repellent helpful. This comes with the territory of being coastal and having a creek, of course!

Linens -- including bedsheets and towels -- are included! (Yes, we think it’s weird no one else seems to do this. We want you to relax and enjoy yourself.) :)

We often take our three little kids and dog to the cabin with us, so we're very family- and dog-friendly. Unfortunately we don't allow cats (we're allergic).

Beyond the cottage itself, we love how close we are to Assateague Island and National Seashore -- less than a 15 minute drive. Explore the miles of hiking trails, relax on the beach, and view the wild ponies! On your way to/from the beach, you’ll drive through cute little downtown Chincoteague with great shops, cafes, restaurants.

Property manager

Tony Cappaert

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)

Charge may apply

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

This property accepts cash

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Chincoteague

Located in Chincoteague, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex, while Captain Timothy Hill House and Museum of Chincoteague are cultural highlights. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting.

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Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

Captain Timothy Hill House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Oyster Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Maui Jack's Waterpark - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Museum of Chincoteague - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪Island Creamery - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Ropewalk - ‬6 min drive
‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬7 min drive
‪Mister Whippy - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage w Private Creek, Sunroom, Fire Pit, & WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage w Private Creek, Sunroom, Fire Pit, & WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage w Private Creek, Sunroom, Fire Pit, & WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage w Private Creek, Sunroom, Fire Pit, & WiFi located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Captain Timothy Hill House and Oyster Bay. Chincoteague Channel and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

1 Apr 2025

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

Nice place to stay on the Island

Large kitchen and overall convenient location. Toilet paper holder in bathroom was missing so we had to chase the roll a few times after it fell off the back of the toilet. I'm guessing they can fix that easily.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy D.

19 Mar 2025

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

Great stay

Awesome two night stay! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bebo G.

27 June 2024

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

Long weekend

This house is great for small family with dogs . I had my 2 daughters , wife and 2 dogs and the house was perfect. Great condition, location, and the house Manager was great ! Always there if I had any questions and really made sure I and my family felt like home and had everything we needed . I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be happy to book this property in the future

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James S.

21 May 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Senior concerns

Started out poorly. Had difficulty finding in the rain and dark at night. Tony our host did send us a picture so that was helpful. Inside the house was clean. However the screened in porch and the backyard area was a mess. We had looked forward to eating outside on the porch but the furniture etc was so filthy we could not do that. In addition the steps off of the driveway were very steep. Also the way the screen door opened on these steps it was difficult to get to the railing. We are senior citizens so that was a big safety issue for us. One very good point was the glassed in porch on the front. Another plus was the beds were comfortable and the air conditioner worked good. Another issue was when we were trying to checkout the code for the lock box was different from the handbook we downloaded and the one Tony sent the first night. We were using the one in the handbook and we could not get the box open to put the keys in. We spent quite a bit of time trying to figure it out until we tried the one that Tony sent us.This is a good placement for a young family who will be out most of the day.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane C.

5 May 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Pony viewing trip

Stayed here to explore the area and do a tour to see ponies.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alison B.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Terrible. We walked in and left with in 15 minutes

This place was nothing like the pictures on VRBO. The house was in such disrepair it looked terrible! There was black mold on the front and back of the house. There was an overturned trashcan in the front yard with trash in it! The grass had not been mowed and was about 8 inches tall. The inside smelled of mold. The furniture old, unmatching. I caught my sweater on a splintered part of the table and it ripped my sweater. There was dust and dirt and a lot of pollen inside the house, all over the floors near the back door and front door. The siding on house was loose and looked like it would fall off. The neighborhood was awful! There was a rusted trailer next door with trash all around it. The other neighbor had a huge tank in yard and trash everywhere. The fence in between this house and the trailer was literally falling over. The ‘firepit’ was a small round bowl with unmatching chairs around and grass so long you would not want to sit out there at all. The neighborhood felt unsafe! No view as this house is right on a road that is LOUD and lots of cars going by. It was so terrible we could not stay there and left 15 minutes after arrival. I contacted the host, he told me to contact VRBO. I hope they will get back to me.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

25 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing

We only had a short stay to relax away from work but the weather didn’t cooperate (rainy and windy). Luckily the cottage was cozy and we enjoyed our books and each other. Only suggestion, need a sponge or brush to help in cleaning up after meals. Would definitely recommend to others

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo E.

19 Oct 2023

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

Very nice

Very clean, area clean and neat

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis M.

14 Oct 2023

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

WOW!!

We were all delighted at how much space the cottage had. It was truly our home away from home.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

3 Oct 2023

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

Funky and fun beach cottage

We enjoyed our time in this classic beach cottage - good space for being indoors, all while drawing you outside . Back yard is great for hanging out (even though our weather wasn't great).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

anita j.

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not happy

No bath mats or hand towels in bathrooms. Master shower leaked each time it was used. We had to use extra towels to mop up the water. Not trash bags provided (contacted Tony to get some). No dish towels provided. Paper towels and toilet were cheap and very thin, so you had to use twice as much. Ran out of toilet paper mid week. Contacted Tony and was told no one was available to bring us any more. Had to go to an Island store to buy some. Prices are higher, despite it being "off season". I emptied the 2 humidifiers daily. I was not asked to, but did due to the humidity in the house. Mid week, issue's with AC. Maintenance man showed up over an hour late. He said he thought it was the thermostat. It did work the rest of the stay. Run down trailer right next door. A man sat in his recliner 24/7 watching tv with his window wide open. Kinda creepy! Shower curtain in bathroom was yellowed and gross at the bottom. Small TV, roku needs replaced. LR furniture uncomfortable (it is wicker with cushions). LR is small and limited furniture. Not enough room for more than 3 people. I was texted the night before trash day and told to put the trash out. We had been there 2 days. All the trash was from the previous people. But, I did it. Too many reminder texts about checkout. I am not a moran. DO NOT do Barnacle Bills Boat Tour. Paid over $100.00 and did not see 1 single pony or dolphin!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy Z.

14 Sept 2023

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

Quiet Retreat

Enjoyed a long and glorious weekend in Chincoteague with family. The cottage was quaint, clean, and it was greatly appreciated that linens were provided. Communication with the host was exceptional. House instructions and tips for the local area were on point. The screened in patio and the backyard view was tranquil. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael M.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pony penning week

The pony penning week experience was amazing and highly recommended. We were disappointed to learn upon arrival that the master bath was "under construction". The shower was unusable resulting in 4 adults sharing 1 shower. Not ideal anytime but especially challenging when outdoor activities result in sweat and grime. The host/owner was very responsive, but responses were automated and disingenuous. For example, when told the grill was not operable or safe, he quickly said he'd alert his handyman, but we never saw or heard from the handyman and the grill remained unusable. We made the best of it and enjoyed the experience, but the house was not additive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

thomas

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty G., Sharon Springs, NY

16 Nov 2022

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

Quaint cottage on Main St.

Comfortable quaint cottage on Main St. with easy checkin. Tony was very helpful and responsive. Great location for touring Chincoteague.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sloan S.

14 Nov 2022

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

Chinco Cottage

Sweet spot. friendly communicative owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

16 Oct 2022

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

A beautiful place to stay!

This house had everything we needed! It is so convenient to have the sheets and towels provided without having to pay extra for them. I would definitely rent the house again, hopefully for a longer stay next time!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

19 July 2022

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

Lovely

Nice clean house for a family, close to everything on the island but quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

leslie k.

26 June 2022

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

Great little place

Came for a weekend trip with our adult children and grandson. Lovely little place with a nice screened in back porch. We spent a lot of time on the porch and around the firepit. Spent some time at the beach and did a sunset cruise. Wonderful weekend. The place is well-equipped and it’s great not to have to bring linens. One thing is to come prepared with some bug spray-goes with the territory so it’s to be anticipated but the mosquitoes are pretty intense. Highly recommend the place!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

20 Apr 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was very cute and clean. It was quite spacious….larger then it appears from the outside. Communication with the host was great! He was quick with answers to all my questions!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzan F.

24 Mar 2022

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

Quiet retreat

Leading up to our trip Tony was extremely welcoming and helpful. Being regular visitors to the island for 25 years, we knew exactly what we were seeking; tranquility, peace and a warm, cozy, clean home and that's exactly what we found upon arrival. The rooms were neatly decorated and the porches were awesome overlooking the natural beauty of the island. Loved our "quiet retreat".

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Feb 2022

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

Great quiet winter getaway

We really enjoyed staying at this property, especially the spaciousness given the moderately-sized square footage of the property. It has two nice sun porches - one in front and one in back - and we found the details of the property exactly as represented in the online photos. Lots of natural light, especially in the dining area, and a very spacious kitchen, well equipped with cooking essentials. There was also a nice view of the creek from the backyard. The owners made themselves very available to answer any questions, provide local recommendations, and resolve issues as necessary. All in all, this house served as a restful base for some quiet winter enjoyment of the local nature. Would stay again if in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

15 Feb 2022

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

Extraordinary Host

If you are have ever been concerned about reaching a host - - worry no further! Tony will make sure that if you need anything... he is there. "Tony on the Spot"!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

11 Feb 2022

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

Short getaway to Chincoteague Island

The house is very clean and an added perk was linens were provided. The property owner sent a detailed house manual that gave a lot of good information. Take the info about the back door lock seriously. I did get locked out the first night. They also allow dogs but be aware that the yard is not fenced and there is marshland behind it. Overall the house was great and I would book there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

6 Feb 2022

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

Excellent home

We had a great visit to chincoteague, and this house was the perfect spot for all our activities. House was super comfortable, clean and well stocked with all essentials. Easy communication, check in and check out.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tony Cappaert

I live in DC with my wife and two young kids. I love camping/hiking, drinking (and sometimes brewing) great beer and wine, exploring new restaurants and shops, and traveling all over.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I were looking for a cottage close to both the beach and lots of outdoor activities -- and still within biking distance to great shops and restaurants. Creekside Retreat was the one! We our cozy and light-filled cottage, especially sitting out in the sunroom and back patio and listening to the wildlife.

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