Summary:
A beautiful custom built home in Bay Creek's Bayside Village. Sunny Side Up is perfectly placed to enjoy panoramic water views.
Please see: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, please see: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
This is a no pet/animal home.
Please see: The Space for "Bay Creek" Complimentary Amenities & Optional "Life Center" Purchase
The Space:
Sunny Side Up, Home Features:
• 4 Bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, up to 10 guests
• Views: Lighthouse, Sunsets, Golf Course and the Chesapeake Bay!
• Front Porch & Screen Back Porch with Outdoor Seating
• Separate Bar Room with Full Bar & Seating
• Free WiFi & Smart TVs
This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bath home with an outdoor shower is located within a private gated community and comfortably sleeps 10 guests.
The first level offers a bright spacious open floor plan with gorgeous Carlyle heart pine floors throughout with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, living area and dining that seats 9 with additional seating at the kitchen island. Plenty of space for entertaining includes a handsome bar room with seating and a variety of glassware. Outdoor areas include an open front porch and a screened in back porch, ideal for outdoor dining and to take advantage of the amazing views of the lighthouse, sunsets, golf course and the Chesapeake Bay!
The second level contains the primary en suite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, walk-in closet, laundry room and full hall bath. The primary bedroom has access to an open deck with plenty of seating. The third level offers two sleeping areas, a king bed on one side, and two twins on the other.
• Complimentary Access: Bay Creek Amenities
This home includes complimentary access to a variety of Bay Creek Resort amenities, perfect for active and nature-loving guests. Enjoy a junior Olympic-size pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a private community beach, and over 10 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails winding through a stunning 365-acre nature preserve.
• Bay Creek's Life Center, Resort Package (Nightly Fee Applies)
For use of Bay Creek's Life Center, which has three pools, a slide, splashpad, and a state of the art fitness center, a fee of $75/night applies. Contact the host to add the Bay Creek Resort Members Life Center to your stay. Guests must complete a Bay Creek Life Center esign waiver prior to receiving access, which will be sent for completion. Use of the resort package applies to the full extent of nights booked. Optional or shortened nights are not available. Guests who purchase the resort package also have access to book tee times and rent beach chairs and umbrellas (additional fees apply).
Guest Access:
This home uses keyless entry for self-check-in; your door code is sent by email and text 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival. Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request (subject to availability). Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
The Neighborhood:
Noted on the National Register of Historic Places, Northampton County's Cape Charles offers one of the largest concentrations of turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast. The historic district and small-town atmosphere create a serene and inviting community. Enjoy the history and experience galleries, boutiques, bookshops, and beautiful beach! Cape Charles Town Beach is the only free public beach on the Easter Shore of Virginia.
Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Take a Boat Tour, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Explore the Beach, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Birding & More!
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: The Shanty, Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery, Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Pane e Vino, Ambrogia Caffe & Enoteca, Cravings, Beach Market
- Shops: The Boardwalk, Table and Tonic Cape Charles, Cape Charles Candy Company, Love Letters, Gull Hummock Gourmet Market, Chessie's Toys and Games & more!
Annual Festivals & Events:
• Crabby Blues Festival
• Annual Crab Slam
• LOVEFest
• Sounds of the Shore
• Festive Fridays, Cape Charles Winter Wonderland (Nov-Dec)
• Free Concert in the Park (Summer Season)
• Grand Illumination (Dec)
We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!
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Getting Around:
Cape Charles is located near the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore right on the Chesapeake Bay. Cape Charles is a small town (the historic area is roughly a six block by six block square) that sits on the peninsula’s western coast, meaning you can sit on the beach in Cape Charles and watch the sunset right over the water. On the Chesapeake Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean, the water is calm and shallow. The picturesque town of Cape Charles is filled with Americana, all about family and beautiful surroundings, voted one of the Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living. Let the beach be your playground! Check out the walkable retail district, schedule a tee time at one of Bay Creek's award-winning golf courses, or take a water adventure for fishing and cruising.
Traveling to and around Cape Charles, Virginia:
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Cape Charles Cab Cart and Carriage, Champion Cab, Rudy's Taxicab Services]
• STAR Transit, local fixed route and bus service
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Poseidon Watersports, Trek Bicycle Virginia Beach, Rent Beach Buggies]
Airports:
• Norfolk International Airport (about 45 min by vehicle)
• Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
• Accomack County Airport (MFV)
• Norfolk Ns (Chambers Fld) Airport (NGU)
• Langley Air Force Base (LFI)
Popular Landmarks:
• Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center
• Kiptopeke State Park
• Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve
• Cape Charles Lighthouse
• Cape Charles Town Beach
• Cape Charles Brewing Company
Other Things to Note:
House Rules & Important Information
• By booking with Chesapeake Properties by Portoro, guests agree to the guidelines below to help ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable stay.
• Portoro Rental Agreement + Identity Registration: All guests staying at one of our Portoro homes are required to complete identity registration and sign a rental agreement via e-signature. Non-compliance may result in sizable fines.
• Age Requirement: The reservation holder must be 25+.
• Arrival Support + House Manual + 24/7 Support: Upon arrival, Portoro aims to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and understanding of guest features. All guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. If you have any questions, please reach out to Portoro, our team is available 24/7.
• Directions + Check-In Details: Before check-in, Portoro will send all check-in details, detailed directions, and a digital guest guide for the home by email and text to help ensure a seamless arrival.
• Check-In / Check-Out (Early/Late Requests): Check-in is 4:00pm and check-out is 11:00am. We can’t guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs, and a fee typically applies. When approved, fees apply for times outside a one-hour window of standard check-in/check-out. If you need significant flexibility, the best option is to book an additional night.
• Parking Restrictions: Boats, campers, RVs, trailers, and similar vehicles are not allowed in condo complexes. If you need parking for boats, campers, RVs, trailers, or similar vehicles, please contact Guest Experience for nearby storage locations or any property-specific options.
• Local Taxes (Including Extended Stays): Both the local jurisdictions (Town of Cape Charles, Northampton County) and the State of Virginia require hotel/vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction. Please inquire separately for terms and conditions.
• Animals/Pets, No Pets: This is a no pets property. A $150/day fee will apply for violations, and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund (at the discretion of Portoro). Portoro follows ADA guidelines, and any additional community or HOA rules may apply.
• No Smoking: This is a no smoking property. Penalty fees apply for violations, and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of Portoro.
• No Parties or Events: Parties and events are not permitted.
• Quiet Hours: 10:00pm-8:00am. These hours reflect local residential and regional expectations, please keep noise low and be mindful of neighbors.
• Report Damages: Any known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
• Security: Some Portoro properties have exterior-only cameras for monitoring.
• Local or Property Water Features: Some Portoro properties may have pools, hot tubs, or other nearby water features. There is no guard around water features, use at your own risk.
• BBQs/Grills, No Personal Units: Personal BBQs/grills (including charcoal, propane, electric, or portable units) are not permitted on the property. Please use only the grills provided for guest use, if available.
• No Feeding Wildlife: Feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited at all properties to avoid damage and nuisance issues. In condo complexes or HOA communities, fines may apply for violations. Additional cleaning, sanitation, and remediation fees may also apply at the discretion of Chesapeake Properties by Portoro and/or the HOA.
• Wildlife + Pests: You may see local wildlife during your stay. Please help keep the home and outdoor areas free of food and trash, secure all garbage in the provided bins and do not leave food outside. For homes that include or offer BBQs, please bring all food items inside and scrape grills clean after use to avoid attracting wildlife. The home is regularly treated for pests, but occasional insects may still appear.
