10/10 Excellent
Kimball W.
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
Kimball W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
The Catch of the Cape- family friendly with game rooms, big yard, close to beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14343.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cape Charles, VA
- Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center3 min walk
- Cape Charles Beach19 min walk
- Bay Creek Golf Club5 min drive
- Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Kid’s Play Room
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Catch of the Cape- family friendly with game rooms, big yard, close to beach
With plenty of room for up to 16, bring your whole family and besties for some fun in the sand and sun at The Catch of the Cape. We fell in love with this house because of its location, the spaciousness it provides, and the great outdoor space which makes the house a joy to be at when you need to get off the beach for awhile. We've worked very hard to give it all the modern amenities while also having that perfect eastern shore coastal vibe. Welcome to The Catch of the Cape!
One of the things we loved about this home is how spacious all the rooms are, in particular each bedroom is oversized and the house has several additional spaces that we have found to be unique for most of the homes in the historic district. There is a sunroom to sit and enjoy your coffee in the morning while looking out over the canal and open green space, the pool table room is a great space to enjoy some indoor time after fun in the sun, the dedicated kids space has its own television and couch/trundle bed combo for the kiddos to enjoy, and the comfy tv watching room has plenty of space to kick back and enjoy the game or binge watch your favorite streaming shows.
One of our other favorite things about this property is the large amount of outdoor space, once again a very unique feature for a home situated in the Historic District of Cape Charles. Outside you can enjoy the oversized patio with seating, a pavilion for some nice cool shaded time while outside, a dedicated fire pit space with adirondack chairs, an outdoor shower, and lots of green space for yard games.
Yes this is a "beach house" but our hope was to make it a place that offers guests many ways to kick back and enjoy while vacationing in one of our favorite places.
The one question we get from first time renters more than any other is whether being a few blocks from the beach is a hinderance in any way and from our experience it is not, actually there is a lot that we have come to love about being just on the east side of Fig St. The first thing to know is that golf carts are a big part of the Cape Charles experience, if you are coming to stay here we highly recommend you rent a golf cart. With a golf cart you can pretty much be anywhere in town you want to be, including the beach, in just a minute or so. And let's be real, life is always better when riding around in a golf cart :)
The unique benefits of this location is that you get to enjoy lots of green space and views, never have to battle for space to park, and get to have a quiet and serene experience. Also, as more and more retail has moved east, the location of The Catch of the Cape is perfectly located for a quick ride to the Cape Charles Brewery, Oyster House Restaurant, Central Park and other shops.
Location, Location, Location, and we have really come to value the benefits of our quiet little corner.
2 minute golf cart ride to beach/ about 6 blocks
1-2 min golf cart ride to shopping, ice cream, distillery, bakery, candy shop/4-5 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to brewery
<1 min golf cart ride to park/ 3 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to beach market/
1-2 minute golf cart ride to the oyster farm
2-3 minute golf cart ride to the shanty
One of the things we loved about this home is how spacious all the rooms are, in particular each bedroom is oversized and the house has several additional spaces that we have found to be unique for most of the homes in the historic district. There is a sunroom to sit and enjoy your coffee in the morning while looking out over the canal and open green space, the pool table room is a great space to enjoy some indoor time after fun in the sun, the dedicated kids space has its own television and couch/trundle bed combo for the kiddos to enjoy, and the comfy tv watching room has plenty of space to kick back and enjoy the game or binge watch your favorite streaming shows.
One of our other favorite things about this property is the large amount of outdoor space, once again a very unique feature for a home situated in the Historic District of Cape Charles. Outside you can enjoy the oversized patio with seating, a pavilion for some nice cool shaded time while outside, a dedicated fire pit space with adirondack chairs, an outdoor shower, and lots of green space for yard games.
Yes this is a "beach house" but our hope was to make it a place that offers guests many ways to kick back and enjoy while vacationing in one of our favorite places.
The one question we get from first time renters more than any other is whether being a few blocks from the beach is a hinderance in any way and from our experience it is not, actually there is a lot that we have come to love about being just on the east side of Fig St. The first thing to know is that golf carts are a big part of the Cape Charles experience, if you are coming to stay here we highly recommend you rent a golf cart. With a golf cart you can pretty much be anywhere in town you want to be, including the beach, in just a minute or so. And let's be real, life is always better when riding around in a golf cart :)
The unique benefits of this location is that you get to enjoy lots of green space and views, never have to battle for space to park, and get to have a quiet and serene experience. Also, as more and more retail has moved east, the location of The Catch of the Cape is perfectly located for a quick ride to the Cape Charles Brewery, Oyster House Restaurant, Central Park and other shops.
Location, Location, Location, and we have really come to value the benefits of our quiet little corner.
2 minute golf cart ride to beach/ about 6 blocks
1-2 min golf cart ride to shopping, ice cream, distillery, bakery, candy shop/4-5 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to brewery
<1 min golf cart ride to park/ 3 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to beach market/
1-2 minute golf cart ride to the oyster farm
2-3 minute golf cart ride to the shanty
Property manager
Doug & Emily Nunn
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cape Charles
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles. Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Barrier Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Cape Charles Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Bay Creek Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
- Eyre Hall - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
- Kiptopeke State Park - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Shanty - 17 min walk
- Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Hardee's - 4 min drive
- Brown Dog Ice Cream - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
April W.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oyster Roast Weekend
April W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa L.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Lisa L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie A.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get together
Julie A.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group!
Emily S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim N.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Cape Charles house
Jim N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mischelle R.
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughters wedding weekend
Mischelle R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Douglas R.
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Douglas R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Artisan A.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Artisan A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan B.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Fun
Dan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
April W., Queenstown
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Weekend
April W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
LisaMarie J.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house!
LisaMarie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily I.
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Emily I.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie J.
8 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house for a long weekend
Katie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large family house
Scott C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
deborah y.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun trip with friends
deborah y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natalie A.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful weekend getaway
Natalie A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Koo C.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, cozy and clean
Koo C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Doug & Emily Nunn
Hi, we are Emily and Doug Nunn and we have been enjoying heading to Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore for a few years now. We have two little girls, 5 and 2, along with our goldendoodle, Honey. Our whole family enjoys all Cape Charles has to offer so much that we took the leap and bought our first vacation home at the end of 2021. Since then we have spent several months making this house into exactly the beachy, cozy, happy type of place we imagined when we walked through it for the first time and look forward to the opportunity to share it with you and your friends and family. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about the property.
Why they chose this property
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits of this location is that you get to enjoy lots of green space and views, never have to battle for space to park, and get to have a quiet and serene experience. Also, as more and more retail has moved east, the location of The Catch of the Cape is perfectly located for a quick ride to the Cape Charles Brewery, Oyster House Restaurant, Central Park and other shops.
Location, Location, Location, and we have really come to value the benefits of our quiet little corner.
2 minute golf cart ride to beach/ about 6 blocks
1-2 min golf cart ride to shopping, ice cream, distillery, bakery, candy shop/4-5 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to brewery
<1 min golf cart ride to park/ 3 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to beach market/
1-2 minute golf cart ride to the oyster farm
2-3 minute golf cart ride to the shanty
Location, Location, Location, and we have really come to value the benefits of our quiet little corner.
2 minute golf cart ride to beach/ about 6 blocks
1-2 min golf cart ride to shopping, ice cream, distillery, bakery, candy shop/4-5 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to brewery
<1 min golf cart ride to park/ 3 blocks
<1 min golf cart ride to beach market/
1-2 minute golf cart ride to the oyster farm
2-3 minute golf cart ride to the shanty
Languages:
English
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