On a Whim, a family retreat!

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Chincoteague, VA

Maui Jack's Waterpark

18 min walk

Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park

19 min walk

Chincoteague Channel

3 min drive

Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)

75 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor Shower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Our house is located close to restaurants, beach entrance, and family friendly activities. You will love our house, located on a quiet private street but just a short walk to explore Chincoteague.

Property manager

Scott Cunningham

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bed linens & towels are not provided. They are available for an added fee of $15per bed. The cost is optional and you're welcome to bring your own

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Chincoteague

Located in Chincoteague, this holiday home is near the beach. Museum of Chincoteague and Captain Timothy Hill House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nassawango Golf Course and Bloxom Winery. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

Maui Jack's Waterpark - 18 min walk
Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 19 min walk
Museum of Chincoteague - 3 min drive
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
Assateague Lighthouse - 7 min drive

Getting around

Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪Island Creamery - ‬14 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Ropewalk - ‬3 min drive
‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬15 min walk
‪Mister Whippy - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On a Whim, a family retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On a Whim, a family retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On a Whim, a family retreat! located?

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

9.4

Exceptional

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

20 July 2024

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

Excellent stay

Only issue we had were that the beds were hard for us. May not bother others!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

31 May 2024

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

Loved the stay! Nice, quiet area, kids enjoyed the yard area

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

26 Oct 2023

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

A nice relaxing stay

Everything was so clean and nice. Very comfortable. Easy access to everything. If I went back to Chincoteauge I would stay at the same place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

30 Apr 2023

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

Short & Sweet

We only stayed 1 night, the house was very clean, cute and located in the right spot. We will definitely be back and for longer next time!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anabelle

7 Apr 2023

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

I enjoyed the quiet area the property was located in. The view of the horses and a few ponies from the front steps was definitely a plus. The house was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. The code for entry was a nice touch for not having to meet a person for access. Our main concern was the road the property was on. It is my understanding that private roads are the responsibility of the home owners to maintain but this one was by far the worst of all the private roads we saw. The land/ home owners definitely need to pitch in to fix it. Almost no gravel remained and the pot holes were deep, wide, and numerous. We were in a 4x4 vehicle and would not recommend this for a small car. As fas the house goes, it was comfortable but would have liked a closet upstairs or at least some kind of clothing rack to hang items on. We are less than 5’6” tall and sometimes hit our heads on the sloped ceilings. Aside from these things the stay was enjoyable and we had a relaxing time away from the norm.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

29 Jan 2023

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

Very Nice!

Beautiful place. Perfect for a time to relax and get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

11 Aug 2022

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

Nice accommodations

It was like a home away from home. There were a lot of things the host seemed to consider that people would need on their vacation and not want to worry about or go without. The place was very nice and well cleaned.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mackenzie P.

27 May 2022

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

May 2022

We really enjoyed having the washer and dryer in the house, as well as all the other provided materials such as toiletries and hand soaps. The parking area was nice and big enough for 3 cars however, the road is very bumpy and sandy to get to the house. The smart tv was great for watching movies! We really enjoyed the house overall and may come back again this year for this rental.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas T.

22 Apr 2022

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

Comfortable, Well-Kept Home in a Very Nice Locale

On a Whim is easy to get to and it is a very clean, comfortable place in a charming town. You are not far from impressive natural beauty, great beaches and excellent retaurants. We had no problem with communication with the owner and although our stay was very short, we had a great time.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

28 Feb 2022

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

Long weekend

The accommodations were very clean and we had everything we needed for our long weekend. The host was very responsive with our questions and allowed us our one request. It was a great weekend, and we were all able to unwind in comfort while catching up with everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Jay R.

26 Jan 2022

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

Had an emergency there because lost heat before 9pm on Thursday. No way to get in touch with anyone

First few days were great but the loss of heat then the loss of electric for Seniors was horrible 47 degrees meant moving to a motel at 10:45pm. Added expense and no way to get help, spoiled our trip!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022