Southern Living II On The Eastern Shore

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Newly fenced in property on 3 lots. Plent of room for the kids to roam safely!

Huge kitchen...this is where everyone gathers!

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Cape Charles, VA

Cape Charles Beach

8 min walk

Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center

13 min walk

Bay Creek Golf Club

6 min drive

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)

50 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3 - 2nd floor

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Sip a drink on the front porch, ride a bike, walk to the beach, go antiquing/fishing/sailing/golfing or just watch the beautiful sunsets. Our 'Southern Living II' is the 'sister house' to 'Southern Living on the Eastern Shore'. It is located between the Central Park, and the town beach, both a 5 minute walk to either spot, as well as a 5 minute walk to the downtown attractions of Kelly's Gingernut, The Shanty, and Cape Charles Coffee House Restaurants. There is an Arnold Palmer/ Jack Nicklaus Golf Course within a 10 minute drive. The new boatyard and marina, along with the redesigned Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery is a MUST see. The white sand beach (cleaned and graded daily) is the perfect place for children to play, swim, shelling, and search for sea glass. This 1920 house has was remodeled in 2004 and again with upgrades in 2013 and 2017 after we purchased it. It is one of the largest dwelling rental properties in town sitting on 3 1/2 lots that are fenced in for relaxing while the kids are at play. The house is 4 levels. A refinished game room is in the partial finished basement with 2 smart tvs and 2 gaming systems.The house has refinished hardwood floors throughout. The first floor boasts a huge Master bedroom suite with an oversized tub and walk in shower, with a private balcony. All new appliances throughout the kitchen and laundry room, a walk in pantry, dining area that seats 12, a large living area, along with a screened in porch for night time cocktails & fellowship. Walk up to the second floor (in one of the 2 staircases that the kids LOVE!) to find a fully remodeled bathroom, a children's themed double bunk bed room, and 3 queen bedrooms. One more floor up is a finished attic with a Full bed and twin bed and in 2021 has a full bath, giving the home full baths. There is a 1/2 bath off the kitchen, a and an outdoor shower with both hot/cold water, with an additional cottage to store bikes, beach chairs and such. The property offers backyard ally parking as well as street parking, and has 2 hot water heater sources as well as 2 zoned Central Air Units. We have made every effort to duplicate the fantastic feedback from our first property to truly make it a 'home away from home'.

Property manager

Jennifer & Jeff Dawson

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

Cape Charles

Located in Cape Charles, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Beach - 8 min walk
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 13 min walk
Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive
Eyre Hall - 12 min drive
Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪The Shanty - ‬8 min walk
‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬6 min drive
‪The Northampton Hotel - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Living II On The Eastern Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Living II On The Eastern Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Living II On The Eastern Shore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Living II On The Eastern Shore located?

This family-friendly Cape Charles holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. Bay Creek Golf Club is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

6 Sept 2024

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

Labor Day fun

This house has everything you could possibly want for a perfect stay in Cape Charles. The kitchen is well-appointed, and there was plenty of room for our multi-family group of 14. We even had an extra unused bedroom! It has all the charm of an old house, but with modern amenities too. Very close to the park and beach, and a huge backyard for the kids to run in, chargers for your golf carts, and an outdoor shower! Check in was easy, Jenn was a wonderful host! We would happily stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

9 June 2024

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

Four generations together

We rented the largest house with a first floor bedroom in Cape Charles. We spent a full week. The house is perfect for a large gathering. Room in the alley to park three golf carts and a car. The attic top floor bedroom is very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2023

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

Great vacation home

This home was very spacious, well maintained and in a great location. It had plenty of room for our large family group of 9 adults and 4 children. It was especially nice to have the spacious first floor master wing, the large screened in front porch with a porch swing, spacious yard and ample seating areas in the living room, dining room and kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

22 Sept 2022

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

Large home perfect for kids

We stayed over a long weekend in September with my kids, parents and siblings and had a fantastic time. The kids loved the bunk room and toys, and had a blast with the floats at the beach. Jenn was very communicative and made sure we had a pack n play and booster seat for my 1 year old, which was so thoughtful. The house is right next to the park which was great for playground visits. Overall this is a great home for large families.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika Z.

6 June 2022

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

Great stay

This house was great! Very close walk to the beach. It was perfect for our group which had multiple families with young children and babies. Plenty of room to spread out and the house was stocked with all the essentials.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita B., Haysi, Va

18 July 2021

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

Amazing house

Amazing house! Our big family of 15 had a wonderful time here. The owner was always available to answer our questions about anything we might need. Great location. Big house. Great fenced in yard. Everything that you need for a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W., Wilmington, NC

31 May 2021

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

Thumbs up! Nice big house!

House was great. Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

30 Sept 2020

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

Great Weekend

We so enjoyed our stay in Cape Charles. Jen, the owner, was very responsive and helpful. The weather was not the greatest but it didn't bother us a bit - there was plenty of room to spread out at the house. The kids played on the front porch and we were able to enjoy the beach later in the day. The house is perfect for a big family! Thanks for allowing us to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

janet d.

7 Sept 2020

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

CCVA 2020

Great location. Can walk to town or beach! Concert off the porch on Saturday was great! My grandsons loved the property and bikes.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

29 Aug 2020

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

Great week at Cape Charles

This house was perfect for the two families staying. We had four adults and four kids total. There were not many homes with enough bedrooms for our group to pick from and we couldn't be more pleased with the week we had at this property. The house lay out was great for our group. The younger kids enjoyed the third floor loft room and the screened in porch was perfect for a few rainy evenings. Great location and great house for a CC get away. Also worth mentioning that communication with owners was great all along. And when we got home we realized my daughter left a stuffed animal. Jenn was able to find it and mail it back to us which meant a lot. We'd stay here again for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

26 Oct 2019

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

Great area and nice house.

A charming old house. The front porch, living room, dining room, and kitchen are amazing living spaces. The downstairs bedroom is also nice. The 6th attic bedroom is just that-useable but an attic room for sure. The owners were wonderful communicators.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

14 Aug 2019

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

Perfect for our group

Wonderful space and location for our group ranging from 6 years to 70 years (this is our 6th return visit!!) - definitely a wonderful home away from home for the week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paula M.

30 June 2018

Excellent location and kid friendly home.

This was our second year to stay at SLII. We love the location, easy walk to the beach, park and town. The house is well-equipped for families, plenty of space and lots of nice details like beach toys, family games & DVDs. Owners are very nice; you can tell they care about your experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H., Hopewell, VA

15 Sept 2017

Spacious for multiple families

We've stayed here for the past 5 years. Great location to beach, park and shops. The homeowners have everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

3 Sept 2017

Wonderful Vacation Home in Cape Charles VA

We spent a wonderful week in beautiful and quaint Cape Charles VA on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Southern Living II is a lovely home, with large, comfortable rooms that are very well appointed. A large kitchen that is extremely well equipped leads out to a large yard with ample off-street parking via the rear alley. Master Bedroom is huge, as well as the Master Bath. Upstairs bedrooms are roomy, with a terrific room for the kids (four bunk beds!). All the way up on the third floor is a spacious attic bedroom with space for several more. The living and dining areas are great and can comfortably seat a large crowd. A/C works great, and it is a quick walk to the beautiful beach, bay, and shops. Get a golf cart or just stretch your legs...Central Park is a half block walk and just lovely. Perfect location close to everything. Great restaurants for eating out or taking out. The owners have thought of everything, and I can't think of anything they missed. We truly look forward to our next visit to Cape Charles and Southern Living II !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

7 Aug 2017

Great for larger families and kiddos!

I'd love to rent this house again in the future - lots of room to spread out, well appointed kitchen, comfortable mattresses, fenced-in yard, screened porch and a location to die for. Owners are very easy to work with and quick to respond.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 June 2016

Cape Charles Southern Living

While in Cape Charles for a wedding, we stayed at Southern Living. It was a nice big house, well equipped and very close to our venue and easy walk downtown. We would recommend it to anyone visiting Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore, and would like to come back again sometime for another long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

23 May 2015

Great House

Great house, especially for a large number of people. Also, right in town; almost everything is an easy walk away. Owners answered all questions pretty quickly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

8 Sept 2014

Great House!

We rented this home for a quick end of summer vacation in August of 2014. The house is everything the pictures show and so much more. The house is in great shape, clean, and really is large enough to sleep 15 comfortably. The owners did an excellent job answering my questions and were able to work us in despite this being a last minute trip. I also was impressed there were no hidden fees or taxes added on, the price is the price, plus a reasonable security deposit. Our family included 4 young children ages 3 to 8 and the fenced in, shady yard was nice for them to play in when we were not at the beach. The front porch is screened in and a great place to enjoy the breeze. This was our second trip to Cape Charles and Monroe Ave is a very quiet street with little traffic. We were able to take a short walk to the beach and to the ice cream parlor, Brown Dog Ice Cream was a big hit with the kids. Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore are a great place for a relaxed vacation. The people in the town are real Virginia people, friendly and glad to have visitors. The town beach is great, especially for young children. My 3 year old niece could play in the water without worrying she would get knocked over by a wave and my sister commented it was the first beach trip where she was able to actually relax on the beach without worrying about rip tides & rough water. If you are looking for a relaxing place to unplug, I highly recommend Cape Charles & this home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

5 Aug 2014

Flip Flops are mandatory!

First the property: Owners were wonderfully helpful and great communication throughout booking and stay. The house and yard are just amazing. It was very roomy and had all the comforts of home. (we especially enjoyed the music CD selection in the kitchen) The photos are very true to what you'll find when you arrive. Great value! We stayed with our extended family of 4 families and a total of 13 people and we had plenty of room to relax and truly enjoy some together time. As for Cape Charles - this is just the perfect little vacation spot if you are looking for peace and quiet. The beach is fabulous for young children - shallow, sandy and gentle waves. Our little ones had a phenomenal time playing. It's the type of town where you can walk to everything and is super quiet, but there are just enough shops and tasty restaurants to enjoy the week you're there. (Brown Dog ice cream rocks!) Don't hesitate to book this property - you definitely won't regret it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE A.

20 July 2014

Awesome house and yard !

We have just returned from a great week at Cape Charles. This house is wonderful. The yard was perfect for the grandchildren to ride their scooters in the front and the big "kids" to play corn-hole and sit and talk under the big shade tree. The master bedroom was perfect for my husband and I to have a nice large space to get away to at the end of the day. Friendly neighbors , just loved it . We will be back !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 July 2014

Renter

Loved our vacation at Cape Charles! The home is located about a block from the beach and a block from town. Beautiful home! The front porch was wonderful! Great kitchen! We would love to return. Everything was as stated in the listing. The owner was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. We would highly recommend this property!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

26 June 2014

Loved it!!!

Spent and entire weekend with 8 other women for an all-girls trip. The home was spacious, clean & had everything we needed for fun & relaxing weekend. Loved the town. Very friendly people & we were able to walk everywhere. We look forward to renting again in the future. I would highly recommend this home for any type of get-away.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

21 June 2014

Girls Weekend

Had a fabulous girls weekend in this charming house with 9 women! The house was very clean, relaxing and had a warm atmosphere for us to relax. Within walking distance to beach & night life. Highly recommend! We will see you again...soon.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

18 June 2014

Back to Basics...Simple living, Relaxing setting, Historic Quaintness

This spacious house was a perfect destination for a girl's weekend getaway. The beach is just a quick walk away. The home is simply decorated and up to date while keeping its historic beauty. I will be back!!!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer & Jeff Dawson

After acquiring our first house in Cape Charles, we pursued this beautiful dutch colonial right across the street that we have always loved. We are a family of 6 with 4 now teenagers (we purchased this home when they were all under 4!) We come to Cape Charles as much as we can, as our primary home is in Maryland, and our other summer home is 20 minutes North in Eastville on the water... We hope to make this town our next move in the next 2 years

Why they chose this property

We started coming to Cape Charles from Connecticut in 2008 and knew we wanted to make this our hometown some day. This spacious property offers 6 bedrooms. It easily allows for 8-11 adults along with 4-6 kids to enjoy a vacation without climbing over each other. The house has so many areas to relax in including a gaming room From the front porch, side porch, gardens in the yard, and the proximity to everything is great. Monroe Street is the quietest street in town, that has a tree lined peninsula. The park also breaks up the street so this end of Monroe has very few cars that travel through it.