Cute and Cozy Vacation Stay on the Eastern Shore!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Cape Charles, VA

Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center
4 min drive
Cape Charles Beach
5 min drive
Bay Creek Golf Club
7 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
47 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The Lodge was once a thriving motel located in the quaint seaside village of Cheriton. The lodge offers a simple, clean, convenient vacation rental for families, fishing buddies, hunters, weekend away and anyone who just wants a break from life. The Chesapeake Bay beaches are within a 6 mile radius of our Lodge and The Atlantic Ocean is accessible by public boat ramps in the area. A day trip either north or south offers lots of activities to do. The short trip across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel will have you arriving in Virginia Beach...the Norfolk Zoo is 41 miles from here! Virginia Beach offers the "OceanFront" where you can go to the beach, dine, and shop all within the same area.

North of us the the waterfront village of Onancock with a great shopping experience of small town shopping. You can also catch the ferry to Tangier Island to take a step back into time and visit a true "Waterman's Village" But be prepared to walk or rent a golf cart as there are no cars on Tangier Island.

Don't forget our local State Park: Kiptopeke! There is beachfront for a day in the sun. A fishing pier for your favorite fisherman. And a view of the "Concrete Ships" a marvel in themselves. There are lots of walking trails through out the park and lots of friendly faces to help you with any questions!

Fishing on the Eastern Shore is world-class so bring your boat, we have plenty of room to park it and your vehicle. If you need a list of local public boat ramps to launch from whether you want bayside fishing or seaside fishing we have that too. We have a designated fish cleaning station as well.

At the end of the day, come on in and relax in your apartment, with a very large kitchen with all the cooking implements you will need and lots of storage. A hot shower in the large bathrooms and a comfy bed await the end of your day.

During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes tennis courts
Just a 4-minute drive from Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center and 5 minutes from Cape Charles Beach

Cute and Cozy Vacation Stay on the Eastern Shore! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cape Charles apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

michael steelman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: smoking allowed outside

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Boat
Fish cleaning table
Golf
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pet deposit required $200.00

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Wreck Island Lodge. You'll Love Our Nature!

Fall Fishing AT It's Best! Come Stay With Us!

Cute and Cozy Vacation Stay on the Eastern Shore! Apartment

Cute and Cozy Vacation Stay on the Eastern Shore! Cape Charles

Cute and Cozy Vacation Stay on the Eastern Shore! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Robert C.

5 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mold smell

Very strong mold smell. There was a dog next door barking early in the mornings so no sleeping in when you come back to the room late.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Convient

Very convenient to where we were most of the trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing cabin

Great place for four fishermen to stay. Close to the fishing spots. Nice kitchen and room to park everything we had. Slept four very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Just a quick weekend get away to go to sunset beach with family

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa T.

4 Dec 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Extremely Disappointed

I would not recommend this place to anyone. There is nothing cute or cozy about it. We did know from booking that it was very dated, but upon arrival we realized It was much worse than ever imagined and not kept up at all. Lighting was bad including a few burned out light bulbs. It was extremely dirty and smelly (ie: sticky floors, dirty sinks, tub, microwave to describe just a few). We had traveled 10 hours for our neices wedding and were stuck sleeping there for 2 nights. Luckily there was a washer/dryer and we washed the bedding and had brought our own pillows. We were so disgusted with the place that we decided to sleep a few hours after attending the wedding and head home at 4am.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Don & Kathy W.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Convenient

We were there for a wedding at Mimosa Barn. Very convenient location. Mike was very responsive. About an hour prior to our arrival, I called to see what type of coffee maker was in the unit. It was a drip coffee maker. I said I had coffee but need filters. He said he would check to see if there were any there. When we arrived, the was a brand new pack. It was dated, but clean. If you have a boat/trailer there is plenty of space. Also plenty of grass and field for kids and only 2 miles/ 5 minutes to Cape Charles town and beach. Had a great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families and budget

If you are looking for something close to the water without being in all the action this is the place for you. Great family friendly place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheol Woo, Centreville

Travelled with family

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

It was good. Easy to access to beach, restaurants, grocery stc. building is a little old with small problems but is OK.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason S.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location, Quiet Sleep

Stay was great and location couldn't be any better. There is a Food Lion, Dollar General, and liquor store right by the property. Cape Charles is a very short drive away. The place is old, but overall very clean. It could use some floor jacks in the crawl space to prevent the floor from squeaking, and some of the light bulbs were burn out. These were very minor items that didn't bother us at all. We hope to rent again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gail B.

18 May 2023

Nice

Tv only had one channel and floors were very dirty but I bought mop and cleaned them up not a problem everyone there I spoke to was very nice

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dale J.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location , comfortable bedding, clean accommodations, bathroom exhaust fan did not function .

Check in was easy, owner is comfortable to communicate with ! Good experience ! Thank you !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Allen M., Johnson City, TN

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fishing locale!

We had a 2 day fishing trip planned. This room is about 7 minutes from the Oyster boat ramp, and 15 minutes from the Kiptopeke State Park ramp. We had apartment C. It was clean, and had all the basic furnishings. A nice hot shower, cold a/c, and a huge washer dryer combo were exactly what we needed after a long day on the water. The beds were comfortable enough and we slept fine. Food Lion is a minute away. We gave it 4 stars only because the floor had some unevenness and a few soft spots. I would not take a person in there that was not steady on their feet, but we (25 and 59) had no problems at all. We parked the boat right in front of the door and had an outlet to charge the trolling batteries. It does not claim to be a 5-star hotel and we were not expecting one, but it was perfect for our visit. We highly recommend it for fishing trips and look forward to returning again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Crystal&Mark L., Virginia

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Was Not Satisfied With Our Stay This Year

This is our 2nd year visiting this rental & unsatisfied but still was a great stay…last year was great to where we wanted to use this rental again but was not as satisfied. Down Fall About This Year.. house needs some repairs& updating…a few floor joist broken in kitchen were we could hear neighbors walking thru house at all hours (even in the night & I’m sure they could hear us),stove was not level due to the floor joist, kitchen was not stocked (1 drinking glass, tons of wine glasses, 3 forks, no pots , no salt or pepper, etc) they definitely needs to go thru a check list to make sure clients have what is listed, there were no towels out had to dig for them. Communication was non-existent like last year…last year when we had a question or concern he was there to help, this year I messaged and never got a response, tv was analog(not smart) & tv in bedroom didn’t work. Thank Goodness we brought an iPad to watch movies on. The plus side in which we gave the rating of 3 stars was the house was somewhere to sleep(even if bed was old & uncomfortable), the location was great and close to where we were visiting, house was clean, AC was comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Retreat

This property is ideally located ms set up for groups bringing boats to fish the area. It’s easy access to ice, groceries and the cape Charles bait ramp. Host was fast to respond and the property is set up perfectly for multiple boats and trailers. The house itself is old and the floor is sunk in a few places. However, we rented for the location and keeping the boats, which this was perfect for - should note that everyone else staying on site was also there for fishing and with trailered boats as well. We will be back for future fishing trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wreck Island Lodge

Safe, clean, private area outside of all the hustle and bustle, but close enough to Cape Charles beach access! We stayed in apartment C-which was plenty big enough for the 5 of us. If you like historic locations, this lodge is cool! Isn’t some fancy ritzy place, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this ain’t it. But it is unique and rustic and perfect for a family like ours! We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

16 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Will definitely stay again!

Great experience all around! Check in was easy, check out was even easier. Had everything we needed for the week and loved that there was a washer and Dryer. The A/C worked great! Plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pat G.

25 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nothing fancy but very comfortable and great location. Had everything we needed for a two night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

1 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Qaint Fishing Getaway

The check in was fast & friendly and the location is perfect for privacy and close to wherever you need to go in Cape Charles. Great place to stay for a short visit & all the accommodations you'll need. Thank you for allowing us. Kim H.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin G

28 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anne H.

6 Dec 2021

Has what you need

We were visiting Cape Charles and learned our hotel could not honor our reservation a few weeks before the trip. Location of this property is convenient and the property is OK....has what you need with no frills. Communication with the owner and check in were efficient.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ann F.

24 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall good

Had some trouble with electric in bathroom, lights went out and didn’t come back on . Needs to be checked , otherwise it was adequate for our needs .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

7 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Mike could not have been more helpful. Clean place to take your dog (mine got sick and couldn’t come with me). Cape Charles is fun little beach town. Must have dinner at Oyster Farm!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a couple.

Get place for a couple. Easy parking for boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly the getaway we needed!

We decided to take a few days to relax in Cape Charles. Wreck Island exceeded our expectations. Reasonably priced and very spacious. The drive to the beach was super easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021