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The Reserve Lodge” Fish-Beach-Play-Stay

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Interior
Fridge, electric kettle, toaster, blender
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, electric kettle, toaster, blender

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cape Charles, VA
  • Place, Kiptopeke State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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  • Parking included
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About the area

Cape Charles

Located in Cape Charles, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Kiptopeke State Park and John Custis' Tomb. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Chesapeake Bay and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Kiptopeke State Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cape Charles Museum & Welcome Center - 9 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Cape Charles Beach - 11 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small’s Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Reserve Lodge” Fish-Beach-Play-Stay

"The Reserve Lodge" is a 1926 Bank built to service the Rail Road that ran from Maryland to Kiptopeke to meet the ferry that ran from Kiptopeke to Virginia Beach. The look and feel of the old bank is still present but it has been updated to be a beautiful rental property. It hosts a full modern kitchen, 2 full size bathrooms, 2 sleeping areas, dining area and living room. All hardwood floors and large Kitchen Counters
Perfect Location
“Escape The Ordinary” Virginia’s Eastern Shore...
Experience our Quaint Historic Bank Lodge
Open Concept design
Located 3 miles above Kiptopeke State Park which has public boat ramps, beautiful beach, hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
Bike path is located next to property so you can bring your own bikes or use our 3 provided bikes to use, path starts at our lodge and ends at the Wildlife Refuge near the CBBT, path is completley paved.
The Reserve Lodge is located 5 miles south of Cape Charles and gives you the chance to get away from the town but be close enough to enjoy the town.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a music library, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking AND Vaping only permitted outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Property Registration Number 586

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vintage Railroad Bank Restored Beautiful Home Away Home House
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The Reserve Lodge” Fish-Beach-Play-Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in process and very neat house and history
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for pier fishing and enjoying beach and bike rides. Exactly as advertised! Three toilets was a bonus, with two showers and washing machine. Well stocked throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place !

Cool place. little warm in the bedrooms. bring a fan or two
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

We had a great time here doing fishing, crabbing, or going to beach since this place is very close to Kiptopeke park and the Cape Charles. The house has everything we need and it also has a nice backyard with grill, shower, fireplace, and a nice sink to clean your catch!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hands Up

The appeal of staying in a former bank was irresistible, plus it was available last minute when we needed it. Very clean and comfortable and well-equipped. The bed was also very comfortable. We would’ve loved to have had more time to use the fire pit and fish-cleaning and grilling area, but we did use the bicycles to bike the trail, immediately adjacent to the bank, to the nature center. It was a nice, easy almost 10 mile round trip. The location was perfect for exploring the eastern shore. Read the available brochures which highlight some of the best activities before choosing your adventures. We went to Onancock to catch the ferry to Tangiers one day, and the next day we just explored Cape Charles. So much good food nearby, or cook your own in the kitchen or out on the grill. It’s a very fun place to stay. Hands Down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic building converted to a house is gorgeous inside with a creative use of space. It has everything needed for a vacation house and is within driving distance of Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, and other southern Eastern Shore attractions. Owners are quickly responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and charming

This property, despite being located right off a highway, offered a unique and quaint experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dara S.

Comfortable and Historical, Nicely Renovated

We enjoyed our stay at the Vault. It was a treat to be able to stay in the historical building, and the renovations done to transform the bank into a house were tastefully and well-done. The beds and furniture were comfortable, and the baths and kitchen were well furnished. The location of the Vault is centrally located for exploring the area. We visited or toured many points of interest from our home-base here -- Cape Charles, Kiptopeke National Park, Cheriton, Eastville, Onancock, Ocean City, MD, Chincoteague and Assateage Islands -- just to name a few. The owners were helpful to suggest charter fishing boats, and we arranged a fishing trip with one that took us out in the Chesapeake Bay. We would have enjoyed the fishing more if we would have caught more than a few small sharks and two stingrays, but fishing is unpredictable and that was just bad luck. I was surprised and very much appreciated that our damage deposit was refunded before we even got home. I would recommend staying at the Vault to anyone who would be visiting the area. If more people are traveling together that would require more than 1 hotel room, the price is economical too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tammy & David A., Iowa City, IA

The Vault was a treasure!

We like finding unique places to stay and this home filled the bill. Plenty of space to sleep, eat and relax. Loved the history of the building and the kids enjoyed exploring to figure out where the vault once was. The owners were in contact with us to make sure everything was okay. They were available when we called and very helpful. Highly recommend this home if staying in the area.

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

So much character

We had a wonder stay at "The Vault." The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of room. The only suggestion I would make would be to upgrade to a better dvd player and add cable TV. When the weather is bad there area does not offer much to do other than having a movie day. Thanks Mark and Chris for sharing your unique property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Beautiful experience through and through

Everything about our reservation went beautifully! From the polite reception of the owners during the initial contact all the way through our stay, this place went above and beyond our expectations. The pictures really don't do this place justice. Immaculately well taken care of home with an antique feel that is really remarkable. All modern amenities and a fantastic kitchen and outside patio where we spent a LOT of time and shared great stories. We are already talking of a repeat for next year and there is no guessing where we will be staying thank you so much for the great place and awesome service!!! Chris, Boston.