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Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fully equipped kitchen with appliances, island, and sink.
Relax in a serene space with a long bench and three windows, each adorned with a unique bird-shaped decoration.
Enjoy a restful stay in this spacious room with a large bed, dresser, and TV, plus access to a balcony with ocean views.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a stove and ample counter space, then dine al fresco on the balcony.
Enjoy a tranquil outdoor space with a round table and six chairs, surrounded by a railing, offering a view of a grassy area with trees and a fence.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home features a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. Added amenities include 3 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Property manager

Harbour Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Katydid - Water Front - Single Family Home Chincoteague
Katydid - Water Front - Single Family Home Private vacation home
2409-155708

About the area

Map
Chincoteague, VA

What's nearby

  • Captain Timothy Hill House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oyster Bay - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 66 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 Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Captain Timothy Hill House, Chincoteague Channel and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Oyster Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Katydid - Water Front -3BR + loft home/Waterview NO LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ioana F.

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

Really comfortable and spacious home

Quiet location and beautifully laid out home with well equipped kitchen and comfortable furniture. Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

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

Lovely house overlooking the bay

We had a lovely week at The Katydid. We spent a lot of time at the beach on Assateague, but several days the weather did not cooperate and it was really nice to have a comfortable place to hang out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

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Great Relaxing Sunsets

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A quite location just off the main road. A very comfortable home that has enough room to spread out and relax after a nice day at the beach. Dine out on the screen porch or around a nice dining room table. Just enough kitchen appliances if your into cooking your vacation meals, but the oven is not the best. Plenty of parking and you won't feel as if your neighbors are on top of you.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Fabulous

We lived this house and wished we could stay a second week but work called. The house is prettier than all the pictures! The views, especially at sunset over the marsh were fabulous. We were only 2 people but the house was easily spacious enough for 6. The kitchen was thoroughly stocked with every sort of food preparation tool. The beds were comfy. The sofas and chairs were plentiful. The screen porch was why we chose the house. I spent half our time painting views from the house and very nearby Assateague park. I would highly recommend this house. The breezes were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Beautiful House

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 is lovely and well equipped. The house is attractively decorated and quite cozy. The bay views are amazing. This was the perfect spot for a relaxing few days. I have two criticisms regarding rental policies that I found off-putting. Although they charge a hefty $150 cleaning fee, departure directions direct that the visitor vacuum and empty the dishwasher. Also, you must provide your own linens. For that large a cleaning fee, I think linens should be included. Also, the rental company requires a $600 deposit that I did not receive for two and a half weeks after my trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanted to Love It

The house location was perfect and the views are amazing. The house is spacius and very nice. The screened porch was great. However, the furnishings are not in line with the house. I felt like I was back in my dorm rec room. The furniture and adult beds are all just so uncomfortable that it was difficult to get a good night's sleep or relax after a long day. It was also very hot during our stay and given the instruction to not lower the AC below 70 due to concerns about 'freezing up" we spent the week with the house sitting at about 78 degrees. Finally, the house was not very clean when we arrived. I am certain we left it cleaner than we found it. All of this said, I still gave Katydid a 4 Star rating because the location and house itself are perfect. It just needs some upgrades and a better cleaning company to make it the perfect family beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Ryan C.

Beautiful, close to water, needs updates!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: A wonderful location and view to relax and unwind. The house has a spacous, equipped kitchen, plenty of space to relax, a wonderful reading nook, and decks. We did enjoy our time here immensely due to its peaceful and beautiful location.Unfortunately the property is in need of some updates. One of the queen beds is tilted, with the front legs on risers, and cannot be adjusted. This is not ideal for any sleeping arrangement. The beautiful view from the main living area is obsuscated by bird stickers (why hide this gorgeous view!). All of the TVs and media devices on the premise are small and/or outdated (we dont need a VHS player!). The exterior of the house is in need of power-washing. One of the connecting patio doors is askew and couldn't be reliably locked. The lovely outdoor patio off of the main bedroom had broken chairs (fixed with duct tape). This served us well but for our vacation but we will be looking for a different property next time around.
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6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Not waterfront but nice house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have been renting houses in Chincoteague for some 30 years. I like Katydid but it is not waterfront as advertised. It is spacious and has beautiful windows and sitting areas. The screened porch is particularly comfortable and well located. Great kitchen. The house is convenient to downtown and to the beach.Waterfront means alongside, fronting on/or backing up to a body of water. From the back of the house you see water--the bay in the distance-- the house is separated from that water by a twenty-foot wide band of impenetrable thick grasses (7 - 8 feet high) and another 200? feet or so of marshy area. You can't walk to the water's edge --There is no path through there.I would describe it as "water view." I booked a 2-week stay and I expected waterfront as advertised.House is pretty well equpped but unlike most other rentals guests must bring their own: dish cloths and towelstrash bags for inside dishwasher soap, dish soapdish drainertea kettle- making tea, boiling water, pour overs, etc. House has Keurig machine w/o coffee provideddvd playergrill Basics- salt, pepper, sugarI would recommend this property with the caveat that it is not waterfront.

10/10 Excellent

Jeong S.

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

Summer House

This is our second summer at Katydid. This house is so welcoming and makes you feel like you are right at home. It is an architecturally beautiful house, filled with small things remind you of family, and very convenient to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Katydid

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Katydid has become our home away from home...has great views for the sunset!! The new beds and Livingroom furniture was a great addition this year, but the stove/oven needs to be replaced...the oven door doesn't shut the whole way. I believe I left the place cleaner than when we arrived. There were finger marks on the microwave and dust and cobwebs on a lot of the furnishings.
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10/10 Excellent

Dwight W.

Katydid was Delightful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great water views facing west so we saw some gorgeous sunsets. The house was spacious with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, tall ceilings, upstairs outdoor deck and downstairs porch. Very comfortable and good location. We enjoyed the decor in each room. This was our 4th time in Chincoteague and this is our favorite place, though we have liked them all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Eugene K.

Relaxation On the Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A nice out of the way to spend a relaxing week in Chincoteague. Plenty of room to spread out. Very well appointed. A nice home to spend time with your family.
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen l.

Outstanding!

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 loved this home! It was nestled back in with incredible sunset views! We loved the screened porch. The home was cozy and kid friendly. I liked that the kitchen was stocked to make meals there. Beautiful place!
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Perfect Chincoteague 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: This house was beautiful! Right on the water with a gorgeous sunset view. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. Our whole family enjoyed it and we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linell P.

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

Great

Lovely- such a well stocked kitchen a beautiful view! The heat didn’t work but the property manager was open about it and brought us a heater- and there were plenty of blankets to use as well. A really nice home that was artfully decorated and in a really easy location to get to town and the nature reserve. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

Maria H.

Nice but not perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was beautiful and the views were beautiful from the upper levels but the overgrowth in front of the Marsh made it hard to see the water, while sitting down in the lower level. There was no actual water access which was very disappointing. The furniture was way too uncomfortable to sleep, also a previous reviewer noted a very uneven bed, which had not been fixed. There were lots of games and books, and the kitchen was well equipped, No grill outside and no extras for the beach, but I knew that before coming. The house would be nice for a big family because of the size,could sleep 10 but they do not alow more than 6. Felt very secluded, alot of overgrowth on road to the house, but then opened up to several houses.
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6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

Nice home but needs new beds

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice home with incredible sunsets. The beds were awful - way too hard & the main bedroom's mattress is set at an angle & cannot be changed. We had to drive to Pocomoke after the 1st sleepless night to get foam mattress topper. Nice glasses/dishes/ pots/pans. Ice maker broken - should fix or supply ice cube trays. Annoying to have to clean before departure (we're on vacation!)- we left some things cleaner than when we arrived. Overall nice place but the beds are a deal breaker so we'll be looking for another home for our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Charlottesvilles, VA

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

Wonderful open house, overlooking the sound

This was a lovely property. It was neat clean and it had a nice open floor plan. The views of the sound were great, it had a nice upper deck and we enjoyed the outdoor screened in porch and ate most of our meals there. It was nice at times having two separate reading areas, and the kitchen was well stocked. Other guests and mention things like Watervue versus waterfront but sitting in the living room and the screened in porch we had a lovely views at Sunset, all you could ask for. I would definitely stay here next time I come back. And again reading some of the reviews it seems like some people just don’t get the overall house which is really quite lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Bill S., Washington, DC

Nice Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second time at Katydid. We like the open space, screened in deck, and the view of the bay. The location is out of the busy part of town and very quiet. Some things were broken like a draw in the fridge and the ice maker. They have a policy that guests are supposed to essentially clean the house on departure but no one seems to check if it was done. We ended up vacuuming on arrival and cleaning on departure. Not what we want to be doing on vacation, especially at these rates
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Place

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: As we indicate below, we were very satisfied. But, as owners previously of a rental home on the island, and having stayed in many others, we have a few suggestions:- provide garbage bags for the kitchen garbage can. We didn't know what size to buy, if we could even get them on the island, or if we'd be able to use the extra. We bought large trash bags, which aren't a neat solution.- Provide a tea kettle. Fewer and fewer people use a proctor silex type coffee maker, and keurig's are also going out of favor. All in favor of pour-overs. Plus, MANY people prefer tea. Hard to heat and pour water from a sauce pan.- The bathroom cabinet in the kid's room is completely rusted out - kind of scary.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Beautiful setting

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 view of the water from the wall of glass from the living room, screened porch and upstairs deck is breathtaking. Large comfortable home clean well maintained with plenty of space to spread out or be together. I will go back again!

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Beautiful location, very peaceful.

Only complaint.. we didn't stay long enough. Front screen door would not close, banged during night when wind kicked up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property had an airy downstairs living room and attached open-concept kitchen. The kitchen was well equipped with cookware if folks were so inclined. Screened porch was pleasant and the walk-out balconies on the rooms a nice touch. There were a few areas that could be worked on, however. The hardwood floor though the house has a few splinters that keep you walking carefully (three splinters later). I'd also suggest that we're at a point in the COVID pandemic when linens and pillows should be included as part of the rental versus requiring them to be brought by the renters. All in all, it's a reasonably priced rental, in a good location, with a decent view of the sound. I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Jack Benjamin B.

Pleasant Rental Property in Chincoteague, VA

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Weekly rental for a "stay-cation"
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crista M.

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

Amazing house

We had such a great stay at Katydid. It was our first time staying in Chincoteague and we definitely want to come back. The views from this house are incredible. The best sunsets from the living room! The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, coffee maker, etc. We loved the screened-in porch off the kitchen/living room with wood rocker bench overlooking the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021