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A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to The Mermaid, nestled in the heart of Cape Charles and just 3/4 block from the beach. With a fully equipped kitchen, balcony, and screened porch, this haven invites you to unwind with family and friends. Enjoy high-speed internet access while kids play yard games or watch their favorite shows on Netflix streaming.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features concierge services, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a dining area.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Cape Charles Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oyster Farm Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 53 min drive - 88.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES located?

Located in Historic Downtown Cape Charles, this holiday home is steps away from Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor. Central Park and Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

great location and comfortable beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great place for family with young kids

Enjoyed the beach and the town
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meg H.

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

Hartman annual in Cape Charles

Loved the location, 4th of July celebration was fabulous. Home was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Wonderful Week

Mermaid House was all that I wanted in our Beach Vacation and family reunion.Proximity to beach and town shops could not have been better!!!The house is well stocked for all family needs.. and Host Gerry was the best!! Even when we got locked out with babies!!We will definetly return to Cape Charles and the Mermaid House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay in Cape Charles!

This is a great house, in a great location, that has tons of character and is equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. This is our second stay and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

wonderful vacation retreat

Wonderful cottage that was clean and spacious for our family. Well stocked with linens and tastefully decorated. It was close to the downtown for ease of access and close to the beach for an easy walk to the waterside. Terrific place to rent and we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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

Mermaid House

Mermaid House is an excellent choice for family fun in Cape Charles!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vernon S.

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

Place to Relax

Had a great time. Wonderful location. Great views. Close access to everything. Relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

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

Long weekend getaway in October

Great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Wonderful!

We had an amazing stay! You can’t beat the location. We plan to stay again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

This is the 2nd time we have rented this property. It is a good open floor plan with lots of light.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M.

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

Swimming with the mermaids

Great time for all! Relaxed, quiet, lots of sun, water and walks around town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie D.

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

Great stay at the Mermaid

Great stay at the Mermaid! Excellent location and house was really nice. Appreciated the extra details like the beach towels available, laundry detergent pods and extra towels. Also loved having an easy to use vacuum to get up some of the sand. Very convenient and enjoyed our time at the house and Cape Charles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous location

Love the front porch for the people watching and water views. Cannot beat the location - near everything. Clean house. Nice little touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Beautiful house close to the beach

We loved the property. There was plenty of room for four adults and two children. The house is minutes from the beach and all the shops. There is a nice deck and back yard. The front porch looks out over the water. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Mermaid

Close to all the amenities. I’m still waiting for my deposit return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma B.

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

Diamond in the rough

Still doing some remodeling, but we absolutely loved it and we plan to do it again next summer
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sara F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Poor. The AC was broken on the second floor on night 2 and the communication with the owner was inconsistent. I didn’t get any confirmation that the AC would be fixed until I told the owner I was vacating the property early. I left the following day and the AC was still being worked on. Meanwhile the upstairs was 81 degrees. There is no easy way to charge the golf carts. An extension cord was required and had to run across the rear deck steps. There is no off-street parking for vehicles. There is an Alley and we were told specifically not to park in the grass. There is only one shower that worked for adults in the house located on the upstairs floor. Several of the beds were squeaking. There is no real couch in the house. The only couches in the family room were wicker with cushions. There was also only one TV in the whole house in the family room. The location was great but not worth the lack of working AC. The owners were also present at our check in to go through the house. It was awkward to have them there when we are trying to start our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Exactly what was needed

The pictures do not do this property justice. The colors of the home are calm and relaxing, the bedrooms are large, and the location from house to beach is a 2 minute walk. We enjoyed walking back and forth from beach to home multiple times through the day. Thoroughly enjoyed walking to the coffee shop every morning. This place was exactly what we needed.... tons of space, relaxing home, slow pace town, and did not have to drive the car once the entire week. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Location is Pefect-Check-in is Clunky-Communication Needs Improvement

I called the host 2 times to confirm check in time because the listing said check in 10 am check out 3 pm. He told me we could check in any time on 9-7 because the previous renters are leaving on Friday. I texted & called several times to let the host know we would be arrving in 10 mins. no answer. Upon arrival at the house at 1:30 pm the cleaning people were sitting on the porch & stated the house wasn't ready. I tried several times to reach the host at the number he provided me, he said he has no control over the cleaning people. Check in is at 4 and we try to make accommodations. I told him I never asked for an accommodation, I asked for a confirmation. Then one of the cleaning people left in a car. We sat on the porch for another 45 minutes before we realized that the cleaning people had left via the back door & that the one that left picked them up on the block behind the house. I called the host again to let him know the cleaning people had left & the manner the left. He said Martha would be over shortly with the keys. I asked how long "shortly" because we had been sitting on the front porch like homeless people with 2 babies for over an hour. He said she will be there shortly, then hang up on me. Martha arrived gave us the keys pointed out the rooms downstairs. Once in the kitchen we were barraged with fruit flies and black flies. I didn't bother to contact the host since he hung up on me. We had to put ALL food in fridge, couldn't eat in the house, bought traps.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024