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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Onancock, VA

Hang Glide Virginia
7 min walk
Red Queen Gallery
11 min walk
North Street Market
11 min walk

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Cottage - Ultimate Relaxation Destination

I enjoyed Sea Glass Cottage as a vacation rental SO much.... I bought it! You can still enjoy all it's charms and convenient location too.
Onancock is central to all the exciting sights, sounds, and recreation on the Eastern Shore between the historic and scenic Chesapeake Bay and the Ocean. Beaches, boating, kayaking, biking, hiking, wildlife and some of the nations best birdwatching, golf and much much more all at your fingertips! Onancock itself is a delightful small village of interesting and eclectic attractions - excellent restaurants and watering holes, first rate galleries, a wonderful farmers market on Saturdays, old fashioned movie theater with first run movies, live performance venues and so much more. There's a passenger ferry to Tangier at the town wharf for exciting adventures on the bay. Rent bikes and kayaks too. A short trip north takes you to the outstanding beaches and wild pony adventures to be had at Chincoteague and Assateague islands among other nearby destinations. You're going to love it.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Hang Glide Virginia. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Within a 15-minute walk of Hang Glide Virginia and Red Queen Gallery

Charming Cottage - Ultimate Relaxation Destination offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Onancock cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Doris W. Gelbman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a river

Things to do

Bicycles
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Parents are expected to monitor appropriately

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 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 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

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.

Property is also known as

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Charming Cottage - Ultimate Relaxation Destination Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaglass Cottage Getaway

This cottage was perfectly appointed and was located less than a 10 minute walk into downtown Onancock. The cottage was spacious inside and the property had a nice fire pit area by a little creek. Doris was easily accessible and we would rent here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S., Roanoke, VA

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cozy House

I had stayed at this property in the past and was really glad to get to stay again. It is clean, quiet, and close to the town center of Onancock. Really looking forward to returning!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

It is awesome

The house was great. It is close to a lot of restaurants, stores, activities.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage close to town center

Cutely decorated very comfortable and spacious vacation house an easy walk to Onancock shops galleries and restaurants. Excellent A/C too to fend off summer warmth. House has a huge yard abutting creak and nice amenities interesting books and helpful travel tips. Great stay in Onancock!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House, Great Location

My friend were doing a girl's trip and needed a place near the Tangier Island ferry. We got so much more! This house is in a great location...3 minutes from the ferry and restaurants and Walmart! All of which we needed! We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! Doris was amazing to work with as well! Thank you, Doris!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We Want to Live Here!

My cousin and I stayed in the cottage for a girls' weekend. We adore it! We wish we could live here forever! It is clean and comfortable and better than the photos represent. We especially love the layout and charming decor. It is very close to the quaint little town. We enjoyed lunch on the deck at Mallard's. We had lots of fun at The Blarney Stone for karaoke. We highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Morrisville, PA

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

This was my second time at the sea glass cottage and truly enjoyed it. Statig here is easy, comfy and relaxing. Beds are comfortable, house is clean and in a great location. I will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem in a little town

My husband and I chose this destination as a little getaway. The space was a perfect way to relax and leave everyday cares behind. While Onancock is a little town, it it chock full of different things to do. There are many galleries to explore. There are diverse dining opportunities. If you prefer to explore the surrounding area, there are options within a half hour drive in any direction. The Sea Glass Cottage is a very clean and quiet space. It is well stocked with all of the amenities of a hotel and more. There is a fully stocked(equipment, utensils, spices, etc.) kitchen as well as a fire pit and BBQ grill. There are magazines, board games and a Roku TV if you just want to relax. The property owner, Doris, is very attentive and will communicate what her expectations are as well as what she offers to fulfill your expectations. My husband and I are already working on another trip to fit in those things we could not in this stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bea G.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Little Cottage

We so enjoyed our stay. It was convenient to town and the cottage was exactly as advertised. Fantastic rate and loved having the house to ourselves! Will stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Here to attend the BTW2023 which originated in Exmore

Lovely, great artwork. Quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs

Very cozy little cottage with a nice beachy vibe

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, inviting home

Everything that you would need and some things you'd never think of were provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and friendly neighbors!

Sea Glass is a wonderful place to stay in Onancock. Very close to downtown and all the fun with art galleries, great restaurants, and bars. My wife and I highly recommend Sea Glass. Best WI-FI and fully stocked kitchen. Very clean and well maintained home. We are already planning our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

This was my third stay at Sea Glass Cottage, and it was just as nice as I remembered. Everything we needed was there -- well stocked kitchen, beach supplies, lots of fresh towels, books, games, and good services on the TV. The cottage is an easy walk to galleries and restaurants in "downtown" Onancock, and there is information at the cottage about other attractions and activities available on the Eastern Shore. Mallard's provided a delightful dockside dining experience, complete with beautiful sunset and live acoustic music. Second Friday Art Crawl gave us an opportunity to visit several of the galleries exhibiting local art and meet the artists. Didn't use the backyard as much as we hoped to -- it's an expansive space complete with picnic table, grill, and firepit, but it was too hot while we were there to spend much time outside! The cottage is comfortably furnished with a lot of original artwork, and the host is readily available to answer questions. All in all, a perfectly lovely week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah E., Ithaca USA

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

✨Loveliest Cottage✨

We loved our stay! The cottage was incredibly charming, everything was beautiful and very comfortable. The house felt much bigger than we though it would be based on the pictures.. we wished we could stay so much longer! It was the perfect place for hanging out, making breakfast, and sipping coffee in the morning. It is such a beautiful space, so lovely and relaxing. We really appreciated the A/C after spending time by the water on a hot summer day ; ) We had a question for Doris and she responded quickly with kindness. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

The house was super comfy and clean. Very well stocked kitchen. The location was within a 10 min walk to downtown for lots of cute shops and restaurants. Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Herndon, VA, USA

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house right next to historic downtown

Lovely place to stay with everything you need to relax indoors or outside. You can walk to downtown Onancock or quickly drive to anywhere on the eastern shore. The house is very comfortable and well kept. Doris responds quickly to any questions.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

8 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The house was as cute as can be. Stream behind property with chairs and fire pit is a big bonus. I loved the claw foot tub with pillow - decadent. Definitely on our Do Again list.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely loved it and will be back!

We have stayed in a few vrbo's and this one by far was our favorite! Very comfortable accommodations, convenient location! The town and the people are incredibly nice! We are looking to go back in May 2023! Who knows... Maybe we will relocate! We couldn't have picked a better place! Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful!

Sea Glass Cottage was a warm and welcoming place to stay -- it's nicely furnished with everything you could need, exceptionally clean and well kept, and the picnic table out back is a nice addition this year! The owner provides a binder of good information about the house and full of great ideas about things to see and places to eat. Mallard's on the Wharf was my favorite for feeling the charm of this little town and enjoying a glass of wine while watching the sunset on the harbor. This was my second stay here, and I'll definitely be back -- thanks, Doris, for such a great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa W.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

We had a great time at the cottage. There was plenty of room for two adults and two teenagers. The well-stocked kitchen was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed picking mulberries and the kids had fun at the fire pit. We walked around the town, got some delicious donuts, and checked out a few of the restaurants. We spent our days kayaking, fishing, exploring sand dunes, swimming in the bay and at Assateague beach, hiking, and petting ponies and alpacas up in Chincoteague. We will definitely be back. PS- We had fun watching the cats and kittens next-door, but they all ran from us. There had to be 10 kittens, and a handful of adult cats.We tried to befriend the old deaf one. He like to sleep under my car, but he ran too. He did come back when we put down tuna.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanon V.

4 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Graduation

This house was perfect for my family of 4. We loved every minute of it. We stayed only 9min from my Brother's house. The beds were so comfortable. Everything about this house was perfect for us. Thank you so much. I have never slept so hard in my life.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woltal D.

27 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute this cottage

This cute little cottage was exactly as described. Doris was extremely responsive with any questions or concerns we had during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

16 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A great cottage!

The sea glass cottage is adorable with a great backyard! A great location to walk into downtown Onancock and the wharf. The host is also very responsive. We would recommend this cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Steven P., Philadelphia Suburbs

12 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property, only one flaw

The cottage was very nice. It was bigger inside than we expected from the photos. The interior was meticulously clean and the decor is bright and beachy. The kitchen had everything you would need while on vacation. There were plenty of big soft bath towels and the beds were comfortable. The queen bed was a bit soft for my liking, but that's a personal preference; the twin beds were nice and firm. The only downside was the minefield of cat feces out front. The parking area is covered in crushed clam shells (staying with the beachy theme). The many neighborhood cats seem to think it is their litter box. In the area of two parking spaces I counted no less than 20 deposits of cat feces, with new ones appearing overnight each morning. I realize that the owner has little to no control over this situation, but you need to be aware of the smell out front and having to watch where you step when getting in and out of your car. Fortunately, we were there in the Fall so the temperatures were cool and we didn't have the windows open so the smells stayed outside. Also, if it was summer I'm sure the smells would have been magnified by the heat. There are some sprays that keep cats away; maybe that's a possible solution. But it's tough when the nextdoor neighbor puts out big piles of cat food on her deck which feeds not only her cats but several others from the neighborhood. Overall, I would still recommend staying here, the cat feces problem is what takes it down to four stars for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021