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Second Wind | Chesapeake Properties

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Private kitchen
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Cape Charles, Virginia
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape Charles Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bay Creek Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Second Wind | Chesapeake Properties

Summary:
Your beach vacation awaits at Second Wind! You can't go wrong with this location.

Please SEE: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, Please SEE: Where You'll Be (Located under the map!)
*This is a no pet/animal home.

The Space:
Second Wind, Home Features:
• 2 Bedroom, 3 Bath - Available for up to 6 Guests!
• 2 Separate Living Areas
• Just Blocks from the Beach & Downtown
• Outdoor Furniture, Grill & Bikes!
• Free WiFi & Smart TVs

Find your Second Wind at this charming, newly renovated duplex in Cape Charles! Located just blocks from the beach and downtown action, Second Wind is the perfect place to experience your Cape Charles getaway.

This duplex features a front porch facing a quiet street, as well as a back deck complete with a privacy partition and a fenced in back yard. Step inside to relax in the living room, thoughtfully decorated in beach theme! The open concept is perfect for entertaining your group in the living room while cooking a fabulous meal in the fully-stocked kitchen if you choose to stay in. The downstairs hosts a full bath as well as a private sitting room that doubles as a third bedroom with a queen size sleeper sofa.

Upstairs, you'll find the first bedroom and full bath featuring a full and twin bed. Continue down the hallway to a tucked away laundry room and the primary bedroom. This bedroom also features a full bath and a luxurious queen size bed.

Second Wind has all the amenities one may need including outside furniture, bikes, and a brand new grill!

Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

The Neighborhood:
Most who visit fall in love within a few minutes! Noted on the National Register of Historic Places, Northampton County's Cape Charles offers one of the largest concentrations of turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast. The historic district and small-town atmosphere create a serene and inviting community. Enjoy the history and experience galleries, boutiques, bookshops, and beautiful beach! Cape Charles Town Beach is the only free public beach on the Easter Shore of Virginia.

Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Take a Boat Tour, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Explore the Beach, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Birding & More!
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: The Shanty, Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery, Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Pane e Vino, Ambrogia Caffe & Enoteca, Cravings, Beach Market
- Shops: The Boardwalk, Table and Tonic Cape Charles, Cape Charles Candy Company, Love Letters, Gull Hummock Gourmet Market, Chessie's Toys and Games & more!

Annual Festivals & Events:
• Crabby Blues Festival
• Annual Crab Slam
• LOVEFest
• Sounds of the Shore
• Festive Fridays, Cape Charles Winter Wonderland (Nov-Dec)
• Free Concert in the Park (Summer Season)
• Grand Illumination (Dec)

We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!

Northampton County Short-Term Rental Registration No. #

Getting Around:
Cape Charles is located near the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore right on the Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles is a small town (the historic area is roughly a six block by six block square) that sits on the peninsula’s western coast… meaning you can sit on the beach in Cape Charles and watch the sunset right over the water. On the Chesapeake Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean, the water is calm and shallow. The picturesque town of Cape Charles is filled with Americana, all about family and beautiful surroundings, voted one of the Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living. Let the beach be your playground! Check out the walkable retail district, schedule a tee time at one of Bay Creek's award-winning golf courses, or take a water adventure for fishing and cruising.

Traveling to/around Cape Charles, Virginia:
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Champion Cab, Rudy's Taxicab Services]
• STAR Transit, local fixed route and bus service
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Poseidon Watersports, Trek Bicycle Virginia Beach, Rent Beach Buggies]

Airports:
• Norfolk International Airport (about 45 min by vehicle)
• Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
• Accomack County Airport (MFV)
• Norfolk Ns (Chambers Fld) Airport (NGU)
• Langley Air Force Base (LFI)

Popular Landmarks:
• Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center
• Kiptopeke State Park
• Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
• Cape Charles Lighthouse
• Cape Charles Town Beach
• Cape Charles Brewing Company

Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at an Chesapeake Properties Vacation Rentals by Portoro (Portoro Homes) are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chesapeake Properties by Portoro directly.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: In the State of Virginia and in Northampton County, all hotel and vacation rental hosts are required to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction.
- Some homes offer pools/hot tubs, or access to communal pools. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk.
- This is a No Pets property. A daily rate fee of $150.00 will apply for violations and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.

Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.

Property manager

Chesapeake Properties

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, a neighbourhood in Cape Charles, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Eyre Hall and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Charles Beach and Kiptopeke State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
Map
Cape Charles, Virginia

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Eyre Hall - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 15 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Second Wind | Chesapeake Properties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Second Wind | Chesapeake Properties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Second Wind | Chesapeake Properties?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Second Wind | Chesapeake Properties located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and Cape Charles Beach. Bay Creek Golf Club is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Wonderful place to stay in Cape Charles

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic! Everything we needed for our stay, and it was wonderfully clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Visiting family

We came to cape Charles to visit family. House was perfect for us. Clean, well appointed, close to town and beach, and well stocked kitchen. We had everything we needed. We appreciate paper products,towels bikes and beach toys suppled. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Caleb L.

504 Nectarine

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Second Wind property is very nice. Good size. The beds weren't very comfortable, so recommend replacing with King or Queen beds. Also, the HVAC wasn't working properly downstairs for most of my stay, which made it very uncomfortable downstairs. The HVAC tech came and looked at the system, but it didn't fix the issue. the location of the property is really good.
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10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Fantastic house in great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at 2nd wind for a long girls weekend. It was wonderful. The house was immaculate and the decor was so nice. The location is perfect. We enjoyed the porch and deck. We highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Allison T., Charlottesville, VA

Wonderful stay in a great home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My teens and I enjoyed staying in this home. It was well-appointed with beach chairs, toys and floats, a wagon, 3 bikes. We enjoyed time on the front porch, used the grill, and also sacked out on the couches and watched tv. :-) The home was clean and comfortable. AC worked great, laundry and dishwasher were efficient. The upstairs bedrooms were bright and welcoming and the bathrooms were all roomy. The location requires a car or golf cart to get to the beach (or a bike, if you don't bring a lot of stuff with you!) but that wasn't a problem at all. Cape Charles is so small that nothing is actually far away. Overall it was a terrific rental and I'd gladly stay again. I particularly appreciated the flexibility of a partial-week stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Richmond Fam

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was as cute as a button and clean as a whistle!!!! It was very comfortable and the neighbors were great! We would stay again in a minute!We loved our 1st trip to cape Charles!👍

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Bright and Well-Appointed Duplex in the Center of Town

The space was more than I hoped for. It was clean and spacious with a full bathroom on the first floor for anyone who decided to sleep in the back room rather than heading upstairs. Unfortunately, it rained for most of our stay, so we appreciated the huge selection of television channels/apps as well as the perfect card-playing table. Next time, we'll look forward to taking advantage of the cute back deck. And there will be a next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna Z.

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

Grandkids at the Beach

Excellent accommodations!! Like brand new, clean, linens and towels and kitchen supplies are plentiful. So comfortable and welcoming!! Would definitely book again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Above and beyond hostess!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Will be definitely returning! This place has everything you’ll need for a PERFECT beach getaway! My family stayed here in celebration of my doctoral degree. It was absolutely amazing. Cape Charles is such a quaint little town. Super family friendly. Quiet, relaxing, and peaceful! Be ready to be in awe as you walk through the doors! From Martha’s Vineyard towels to crate and barrel coffee cups! The detail put into this place is impeccable. Super friendly and accommodating hostess and property management. I love this place and look forward to returning! Best vacay ever!!

About the host

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