With a stay at this vacation home in Cape Charles (Historic Downtown Cape Charles), you'll be steps from Cape Charles Beach and Cape Charles Harbor. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chesapeake Bay and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Central Park.
Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Bay Creek Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Dog Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
Kiptopeke State Park - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Hardee's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Small’s Smokehouse - 5 min drive
The Shanty - 10 min walk
Sting-Ray's Restaurant - 9 min drive
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
A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEK IS REQUIRED DURING THE PEAK SUMMER SEASON. SATURDAY-SATURDAY RENTALS ONLY DURING PRIME SUMMER VACATION SEASON!
The Mermaid is ideally located just 3/4 block from the Cape Charles town beach and right there in the center of EVERYTHING! Shops, restaurants, 2 marinas, kayak rentals, and eco-tours are among the fun things to do while you are here.
SLEEPS 12
Direct Phone Number (QUICKEST RESPONSE): (757) 525-3921
Features Amenities Coffee Maker Dishes & Utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Toaster Balcony Outdoor Grill children welcome Full Kitchen Ice Maker Cookware Blender Keurig Crock-Pot Mixer Central Air Air Conditioning Ceiling Fans Linens High-Speed Internet WiFi Nearby ATM Nearby Post Office Nearby Bank Area FitnessCenter Art Enter Palace Theatre Deck Patio Gas Grill Beach Screened Porch Golf Cart Parking & Charging Yard games NetFlix streaming Smart TV
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
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
Pets
Pets 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
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Reviews
A Mermaid Vacation Beach Rental BAY VIEW CAPE CHARLES Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
15
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa B.
3 Sept 2025
great location and comfortable beds!
Vanessa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
John H.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family with young kids
Enjoyed the beach and the town
John H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Sara F.
27 July 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Sara F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terri M.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Terri M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Meg H., Strasburg, pa
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hartman annual in Cape Charles
Loved the location, 4th of July celebration was fabulous. Home was comfortable.
Meg H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Doreen M.
23 Sept 2024
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.
Doreen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Vernon S.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Place to Relax
Had a great time. Wonderful location. Great views. Close access to everything. Relaxing.
Vernon S.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher H.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Christopher H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith D.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid House
Mermaid House is an excellent choice for family fun in Cape Charles!
Judith D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary G.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid
Close to all the amenities.
I’m still waiting for my deposit return.
Gary G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Susan W.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is the 2nd time we have rented this property. It is a good open floor plan with lots of light.
Susan W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim M.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Kim M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorri H.
13 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lorri H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret F.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend getaway in October
Great location. We had a wonderful time.
Margaret F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Donna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
Love the front porch for the people watching and water views. Cannot beat the location - near everything. Clean house. Nice little touches.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Callie D.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Callie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erin P.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had an amazing stay! You can’t beat the location. We plan to stay again next summer!
Erin P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurel M.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Swimming with the mermaids
Great time for all! Relaxed, quiet, lots of sun, water and walks around town.
Laurel M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alma B.
21 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Diamond in the rough
Still doing some remodeling, but we absolutely loved it and we plan to do it again next summer