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your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

Escape to serenity and savor life's simple pleasures by relaxing on your secluded beach or lounging under starlit nights.

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Miscellaneous
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

Indulge in the serenity of Sunset Dunes, where your private beach is just 80 steps from the house. Perched atop a timeless dune and nestled alongside our expansive 40-acre forest that fronts on the Chesapeake Bay. This retreat is blessed with mesmerizing sunsets, moonlit vistas and morning moonsets over the water. A stroll down the winding shell path and you arrive at your own secluded beach, offering instant relaxation for full immersion into vacation mode.

Situated amidst a breathtaking expanse of wooded dunes unique to the Delmarva Peninsula, Sunset Dunes is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Bald eagles, osprey, and dolphins grace the land and coastal views. Embrace the tranquility of starlit nights, unspoiled by light pollution, where the Milky Way gleams against the ebony sky.

In nearby Cape Charles, a vibrant culinary and arts scene awaits, alongside a brewery, distillery, and a plethora of dining options. Enjoy fishing excursions, sightseeing cruises, kayaking tours, and more, all within easy reach. Explore waterfront nature preserves steeped in history, including the Savage Neck Dunes Nature Preserve, just steps away.

Sunset Dunes boasts a meticulously curated interior adorned with original sculptures, art, and artifacts. The kitchen is designed with Kosmos Granite throughout, features custom dining and cooking spaces illuminated by handcrafted Raku tile backsplashes and artglass lights.

Relax in the open floorplan, equipped with modern amenities including a 70” television with streaming services, gas fireplace and Alexa integration on demand.

The outside, the backyard oasis beckons with a screened porch, grilling area, and private sunning space overlooking the bay. The home offers four bedrooms with high-quality new foam mattresses in all adult rooms, accommodating up to nine guests, with an optional fifth bedroom in the garage apartment (available as a supplement). Fully renovated Kitchen conveniences include Wolf induction cooktop, convection oven and cookware for a full holiday meal.

Experience the epitome of coastal comfort and luxury at Sunset Dunes and savor the simple pleasures of life, surrounded by original artwork and handcrafted details throughout. Whether lounging outdoors or preparing a meal in the chef’s kitchen, every moment is an invitation to slow down and appreciate all you can be grateful for.

Property manager

john barney (JB)

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

Vrbo Property
Beachfront Home on 70 Acres Near Cape Charles Virginia

About the area

Map
Cape Charles, VA

What's nearby

  • Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve - 1 min walk
  • Eyre Hall - 15 min drive
  • Cape Charles Beach - 18 min drive
  • Dog Beach - 19 min drive
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Yuk Yuk & Joes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brown Dog Ice Cream - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tankards Beach and Wilkins Beach. Hungars Beach and Northampton County Courthouse Historic District are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA Reviews

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherita C.

Wonderful place
This place is beautiful John was wonderful to work with we had a blast Thanks again John
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

william t.

sunset dunes
beautiful,peaceful.we did'nt want to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Family Thanksgiving
What an awesome property!!!! Best experience I have had in 5 years! Host are wonderful to work with. Highly recommend this property for special occasions and exceptional quality and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Cape Charles Adjacent
Great house on a private beach. Beautiful view of the bay. House has everything you ed could want. Public beach open as well. Most restaurants in town were closed during the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Great time in a beautiful location!!
The location and property is beautiful! We enjoyed the house and fabulous kitchen, since we cooked most of our meals. Comfortable house, great views, private beach, abundant wildlife, extra kitchen amenities, big table for cards and games, lovely screened-in porch for sunset watching, a kayak for a little bay exercise--this place had everything we wanted for a peaceful and private vacation with family and friends! We would definitely recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Beautiful across the board
What a beautiful house and property! The views of the water from inside the house are unbelievable. The house was beautifully decorated. The beds were very comfortable. And the beach! We had so much fun playing on the sand bar during low tide. Highly recommend this property. Great host. Thanks for a memorable long weekend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Stunning
We would like to thank JB and Jing for allowing us to stay at their property, it was absolutely stunning. We truly enjoyed every aspect this property has to offer but really enjoyed the wildlife we saw every day...From bald eagles, osprey, hummingbirds to a few snakes (they don't bother you) and of course all the deer. We also enjoyed walking on the beach and hanging out at the sand bar. Absolutely no complaints, we had a great time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

An Unforgettable Experience
We've had a truly wonderful vacation at Sunset Dunes! Unbelievable that we were also fortunate to have perfect autumn weather the entire stay, too, offering us many opportunities to walk on the beach and delight in gorgeous morning sunrises and stunning sunsets. Unforgettable. We were very much spoiled by the easy access to the beach and savored the shore breezes coming off the Chesapeake Bay as well as the expansiveness of your beautiful house!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Nice Eastern Shore Spot
We really really liked the location, the private beach access. The house was totally clean, very nicely decorated. Ideal distance from grocery store and the town with restaurants and shopping. I was there with my several kids aged 8-18, and I would consider it maybe not the best place for kids under 16 just because kids are prone to have too much indoor energy to feel totally comfortable around nice but breakable decor. My communication with the owner suggests he would probably concur with that assessment. Overall we definitely enjoyed our time there. A favorite vacation for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera O., Dallas, Texas

Photos do not do justice to the property inside or outside
This was one of the most amazing houses we ever stayed at. The house is a high quality construction. Great floors, furniture appliances and powerful and quiet ACsystem which is essential for a beach vacation. The house sits in a beautiful Pineywood right next to the beach. The beach is literally hundred steps away. You enjoy a an amazing smell of pines and dunes and can see the bay right from the house in the back porch. The kids spent all the time in the water. The adults took long walks along the beach in both directions. We also enjoyed our dinners on the back porch looking at the most incredible sunset and later at the stars and the fire flies. The house was spotless and really appreciated the rules about keeping the scent out of the house. This made our stay very pleasant and comfortable. Thank you very much! We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Chesapeake Bay Magic
I chose this for a special family gathering and it more than lived up to expectations. The house is ideally situated for a group that enjoys outdoor exploration and provides the space and privacy for a wide age range. You can walk for miles along the beach in either direction or through the woods to the Savage Neck Preserve adjacent to the property. The sunsets are spectacular.We appreciated the single kayak provided - we'd also brought a canoe and kayak so spent a lot of time on the water. A beach umbrella would have been helpful. The house itself, along with the garage apartment which we rented, was perfect for our group. It is spacious and cool, immaculately clean and very well equipped. The kitchen layout is good and there is ample storage space for groceries there and in the pantry. We would have liked a couple of large serving bowls. We would have used the outside patio for dining, but the evenng sun is on it, so an umbrella for the table would be useful. We used the screened-in porch with its comfortable chairs a lot for reading and quiet time. The teens and young adults appreciated the large screen TV. The owners asks guests not to use outdoor shoes in the house and makes it very easy, providing baskets for shoes in the entry way - the lovely outdoor shower and hose also makes keeping the sand outside easy. Communication with the owner was excellent, with any questions answered promptly. The house manual is very detailed - a couple of suggestions: we thought that it had probably been added to as needed over time and could do with an edit; also, include information about recycling (single-stream recycling at the very efficient Eastville transfer station). Many thanks to JB and Jing for sharing their house, which they have equipped and furnished with great thoughtfulness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

Magical 10 Year Anniversary Trip
Where to even begin with Sunset Dunes? My wife and I chose this rental to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary and we couldnt be more happy with that choice. Its overwhelming to even begin describing how amazing this property is. Form the beautiful beach to the amazing forest and the incredible house that ties it all together. We've stayed at a lot of places all around Virginia and Sunset Dunes is by far the best we have ever stayed at before. Lots of places to explore or if you want you could just stay on the beach the whole time. Up to you! Special thanks to JB for the great communication before and during our trip. I also couldnt leave this review without mention how great the filtered water is. To the point that my wife is looking into adding the filtration system in our own home lol. So long story short if you are thinking about renting here do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

E H.

Beautiful views, sunsets, and private beach!
The house was is very nice and well appointed. Downstairs space is very open with beach views. Enjoyed walking to state park right next door for daily walks. Drive to town about 15 min was no big deal. Host very helpful. The biggest negative -which really wasn’t a big deal -was the master bedroom shares bathroom with room next door, but doors can be locked. Overall, the entire family very much enjoyed their time in Cape Charles !!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH L.

Great Vacation Home
Our family stayed at this home for an end of summer relaxing beach vacation. It was a beautiful home to stay in. We loved the woods surrounding the house and easy walk on the path to the private beach area.

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Fishing trip with friends
The property was phenomenal views were awesome and the area is great. Highly recommend property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

What a great place!
We rented the main house for 4 nights -- we had perfect weather and a great time on the awesome private beach. Upstairs the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms have an odd Jack and Jill set up so there is no real master bedroom unless you rent the space above the garage. The 3rd bathroom is on the 1st floor and is very nice. Make sure you bring a few extra rolls of toilet paper and paper towels because you might run out. Overall, loved it and hope to rent it again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Paradise on the Bay
What a wonderful vacation. I have to say that this is truly not a typical rental house. From the moment you turn off the highway, through the fields, past the dozens of deer, and down the winding gravel road under a forest canopy - you know this will be special. The house sits on a rise in the woods. Wall-to-wall windows frame both views: the woods you just arrived through and then then the bay through the trees on the other. The house was immaculate. I don't know how you do this in a beach house, but there wasn't one grain of sand ANYWHERE. The great room housed the high-end kitchen, giant marble dining room, and living room. It was perfect for our group. We cooked almost every night. All of the appliances, kitchen supplies, utensils, etc were perfect. You don't feel like you are in a rental house - you feel like you are in a home. Everything is organized, cleaned, & designed with care. The crushed shell path through the trees and dunes is lined with large white conch shells. The beach itself is amazing. It is absolutely private. We got spoiled very quickly. I don't think we saw another person until the 4th day in - just small specks down the beach. The bay itself is beautiful. We waded out at low tide to at least 100 to 150 yards out - water was just up to our waists. We fished every day out past the sandbar - but didn't get a nibble. (I'm sure there were fish, but, we are probably the worst fishermen on earth). If you are looking for quiet, private (I should say remote), and unbelievably beautiful, this could be the place. We all miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Family vacation
Property offers solitude and relaxation. Nice beach. Saw lots of wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prakash B.

Picturesque
Wonderful property designed smartly, cared for meticulously and decorated with lovely fossils and art collections. We were able to easily have our much desired peace. If you have an elderly family member be aware that the beds are all on the second floor. My kids are very respectful of other people’s things and if you bring your children just make sure that they are as well, given the potential breakable items. The sunsets over the bay are spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Spectacular Experience
Sunset Dunes was an incredible property. Beautiful home with all of the amenities one could ask for. The property itself was even better. Acres and acres of dense woods on the back side and the Chesapeake Bay on the front side. Cape Charles was a quaint little town, but much of it was closing down as it was late September/October and it was behind the traditional tourist season. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020