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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Jamesville, Virginia
  • Barrier Islands Center
    30 min drive
  • Chatham Vineyards
    32 min drive
  • Cape Charles Beach
    48 min drive

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Barrier Islands Center - 30 min drive
  • Chatham Vineyards - 32 min drive
  • Eyre Hall - 42 min drive
  • Cape Charles Beach - 48 min drive
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Machipongo Clam Shack - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Deck - Big Bills - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Gidden's Do-Drop Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Hispana - ‬23 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.

Luxury Beachfront 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home with 200 ft. of PRIVATE BEACH!

Luxury Beachfront Living is what you can expect from the moment you enter The SandCastle, a 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, 4,900 sq. ft. Beachfront Home! The seamless open flow between the great room, dining area, kitchen, and family room provides the perfect interactive atmosphere for your family to be together or enjoy your own quiet space. The dramatic floor-to-ceiling wall of windows brings the outdoors in. Nestled amongst mature pines, in a very secluded setting, The SandCastle is Nature’s Paradise. If you’re looking to unwind and rejuvenate, this tranquil beachfront getaway, with 200 feet of private soft sand beach, could be just the place for you. The home is located in a peaceful, low-density area with lots of open space teeming with birds and wildlife. We enjoy some of the best bird-watching on the Eastern Seaboard so if you forget your binoculars don’t worry, we have a pair ready for you. Eagles, osprey, blue herons, pelicans, and seagulls fishing in the wide-open waters or feeding on the sandflats are just some of the birds you may encounter each day. From time to time, you will even spot schools of dolphin swimming just offshore. Our home is located in a “Dark Skies” area so evening moon and nightly stargazing are incredible. As are the spectacular nightly sunsets.

The large back deck overlooking the Chesapeake Bay is the perfect area for alfresco dining, lingering over a morning cup of coffee, or relaxing with an evening cocktail. For quiet, private time there is a cozy library with a gas fireplace, a peaceful upstairs sitting area, or lower level patio seating to take advantage of golden sunshine, blue skies, and pristine, sparkling water views.

During the summer, rental companies are available to deliver paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes so that you can enjoy your favorite watersports. Comfortable mattresses, soft, high-end sheets, and plush towels are provided. We’ve tried to think of everything we would want to have in a dream vacation getaway and have done our best to provide it for you.

When you do want to visit restaurants, shopping, and galleries they are just a short drive away. The 2 largest historic towns on the Shore, Cape Charles & Onancock are about an equal distance away, about 20 – 30 minutes. Metropolitan areas like Virginia Beach and Norfolk make great day trips and are located about an hour away.

At The SandCastle you can enjoy the very best in a luxurious beachfront getaway in every season!

ASK US ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OFF-SEASON "BI-MONTHLY" & "MONTHLY" RATES available January through April! Ask us about our Special Golf Packages!

Please note that the Landlord is a licensed Virginia real estate broker.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Blue Heron Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Note from host: prior approval will be necessary

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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 is also known as

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Vrbo Property

Luxury Beachfront 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home with 200 ft. of PRIVATE BEACH! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Year 4 at the Sand Castle
This was my family's 4th time staying at the Sand Castle so I don't have much to add since my previous reviews. We did not notice that the listing had changed since we had booked and were sorry to see that the bunkbeds had been removed but we worked things out. Also the beach has changed quite a bit and the sand disappears completely at high tide now. This is obviously not related to VRBO or the homeowner, just something future renters may want to know. We still had a good time, we just had to be more mindful about planning our beach days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Family Stay
This was a great place to stay as a family (7 adults and 4 kids)! We would definitely consider a return trip! The water access and sunsets were so good. Communication with property manager was great. (There has been a little remodeling in the house since the pictures were taken. I wish these were captured better in the listing, but it wasn't a deal breaker.) Tips for prospective guests: -Bring water shoes. -Low tides are the best. -We rented paddle boards and kayaks from Poseidon 45min away in Cape Charles and would recommend. -Bring a tube float to relax in. -No cell coverage, but house wifi worked well. -House is well-stocked (kitchen, games, beach stuff).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H., Downingtown

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location
The house was beautiful with so much space for all 10 of us to spread out. We truly appreciated having beach chairs, umbrellas and beach towels available for our use. We thoroughly enjoyed the sand bar and had a very pleasant and relaxing vacation. (Accuracy of listing is understandably difficult with the ongoing improvements, i.e. 6th bedroom, so no air hockey and no bunk beds)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great vacation
This is the third year we've stayed at this house and we still love it. The gentle bay is perfect for young kids and the house is great. We loved the new table that seats 10. The realtors are not response on VRBO but are very helpful if you call the Blue Heron office. Hoping this house will be available to book in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Pleased that another shower was added.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
2023 Family Vacation
The rental home was absolutely beautiful! There was plenty of room for everyone and the amenities were GREAT! There were only a few things that were a disappointment. One was a tick we found upon our arrival on one of the beds. During our stay four family members ended up getting bit by ticks.🙁 The other disappointment was the seaweed bed covering a large oyster shell bed. Two family members cut their feet on the oyster shells. Swim shoes are a definite MUST!! Lastly, the beach area was much smaller than it appeared in the photos. The natural lowtide sandbar areas, however, were fantastic for the parents and the children to spend hours of sun and fun! All in all, our family had a wonderful vacation. I highly recommend this rental home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Our family enjoyed our stay at The Sandcastle. We were able to relax and take advantage of the beautiful views, sunsets and hanging out in our own space. The only surprise was that our neighbors, who couldn't have been nicer were closer to us than we expected. It is hard to see the proximity of other homes on the site, but overall, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Back for the second year
We had another great stay at this property! There have been some improvements made since last time which was great and the realtors took care of any issues immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing relaxing vacation
This home is simply amazing. Very clean. Comfy beds. Sand bars are great for kids and adults! More than enough room for our large familt! Will def stay again when we come back to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to chill out
All of us (three generations) had a very enjoyable time together. We loved being on the Chesapeake Bay- brought kayaks, rented paddle boards. The sunsets are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Already booked it again
We enjoyed a wonderful week! Quiet and peaceful. Woodpecker nests in the yard. Heron, egret, osprey, eagles…always around. We fished, we crabbed, we enjoyed the breeze, we ate - and ate some more. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a beautiful setting overlooking the bay! Relaxing and watching sunset was a b.
Overall good experience. Nice week getaway :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ajay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful relaxing time
The location is terrific. Quiet and tucked away, with beautiful view of the Bay, birds, sun, ships, and stars. The house is spacious and clean. That the master bedroom is on main level was useful to us. Note, BR2 has tub but no shower, so the hallway bath is the only shower on level 2. The kitchen is well stocked with kitchenware. We experience a couple of issues (1) the oven was unusable, the property manager came over took a look and provided a replacement electric toaster oven (large) which was useful for warming stuff but not adequate as a real oven. (2) The gas grill on the deck did not ignite. (3) Network bandwidth is very low, and the wifi range does not cover the whole house, also the cell phone coverage in this location is poor - all together rendered this location a great place to unplug and unwind. Some of us attempting to work remotely from here found the network service inadequate. Overall, a very enjoyable stay, terrific place to slow down and relax.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and setting
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house and being right beside the water. When the tide was low we enjoyed walking on the sandy beach & paddling. It was so great that our dog was able to enjoy the small private beach too. The house is really well decorated with lots of comfortable seating areas and the kitchen is very well equipped. The main sitting room with huge window looking out onto the bay is particularly appealing. As previous guests mentioned, the dining table only sits 6-8 but we just added a small extra square table to seat nine of us. There’s also a kitchen table but it’s taller so not suitable to extend the dining room seating. There are only 2 showers but the third bathroom does have a bath and there seemed to be plenty hot water. Also to note is that there really isn’t anything to visit nearby so this house would better suit families and friends who are just happy to chill out and enjoy being away from everything. Cape Charles is a nice place but it’s a 35 minute drive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Week on the Eastern Shore
Our family got together for New Years and really enjoyed the house. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. The only downsides was lack of cell service and only 2 showers in the house. Would recommend to anyone looking for time away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rafael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxation
Disappointed fireplace and air hockey not working HOWEVER owner EXTREMELY responsive to any questions/issues. Family Thanksgiving week was wonderful. Beautiful sunsets, star gazing, daily eagle sightings, peaceful beach walks, bicycle rides (brought our own bikes).
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful two weeks
Very spacious. Beautifully decorated (a lot of glass decorations that could be broken by children.) well equipped and maintained.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
I visited this home with my extended family including a 3yo and 1yo and two dogs. The property is wonderful! Like other reviewers, I recommend water shoes to get through the oysters and eel grass, but once you get out to the sandbar the sand is clean and soft. The water was shallow and calm—perfect for the kids. The owners were great. We had an issue with the grill and they brought over a new one the same day! They were very attentive to any issues we brought to their attention. One thing to note is that there is one room (the front center with rounded windows) that does not have any air vents. The master bedroom also didn’t have great airflow but there were box fans available in a few of the closets that helped. I also wish there was a larger dining table. The home sleeps 12 but the table only seats 6. There are two folding chairs and a high chair, so this year we were able to squeeze everyone in but that’s one update I would recommend. Other than that, it’s a great place. We’ve already rebooked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice change
1st time in 25 years we did not go to OBX. Nice change to have the kids in peaceful water and quiet setting
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guenivere C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Spacious home, well-equipped kitchen, eagle nest in tree outside kitchen window, amazing sand bar to spend the day soaking up the sun with your feet in the clear, clean water-perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maxine U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration.
Beautiful well equipped home with an exceptional location for our family, ages 1 to 73. Swimming, kayaking and fishing. It was just perfect. We hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a good experience
The location is lovely (outstanding sunsets). The kitchen was smaller than it appeared in the pictures, but was quite serviceable for our resident chef. Some maintenance issues that we were able to work around (no working lights in the laundry room, inoperative fire place, broken/missing toilet paper holder and hot water that was excessively hot). The house was very clean and stocked with sufficient towels, beach towels, beach chairs and kitchen items. the furnishings and decorations were very good (albeit a little too tempting for an active and curious 2 year old). Overall, the seven of us that spent the week there enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Charlottesville, Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Post Covid family reunion
Location location location. This was the most beautiful spot to gather my family for a holiday vacation together. The house had so many wonderful features and its location right on the water mad it easy for us to go back-and-forth throughout the day. The water was warm. The tall pine trees in the yard gave shade for those who wanted to stay out of the sun. The house came with ample beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels etc.We are already talking about booking it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at Sandcastle
Our family had an amazing stay at Sandcastle!! This house is right on the Chesapeake Bay and has huge windows to appreciate the view in just about every room. The house provides just about everything you need....stocked kitchen, lots of space, decks looking out over the bay, beach chairs and umbrellas.....and private beach!! We spent many hours out on the flats (sandbar). The neighbors were very friendly....they chatted with us and even stopped to check on my mother-in-law when she was out for a walk on a hot day. Montaigne and the folks at Blue Heron were fantastic to work with. They responded to every concern and very quickly. We hope to come back again and again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessi J., Matthews , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Soooo Relaxing
I have to say that this was one of the most relaxing beach vacations I've had. The scenery and view were amazing! It was very quiet and very peaceful! I recommend renting kayaks and paddle boards to explore the area. The sand bar was a great place to hang out. We paddled over beach chairs and a cooler, and enjoyed the beauty., including different sunsets every day. It's very shallow in spots, great place for small children. I do recommend having water shoes, the area in front of the sand bar is very grassy with rocks. Once past the sand bar, it's beautiful with soft sand. We also went into Cape Charles and rented jet ski's from Poseidon Water Sports, same place we rented the paddle boards and kayaks from, they were great. Another fun outing was the Chatham Winery. If you are looking for a relaxing, chill vacation this is the place. It's not your typical crowded, touristy beach town which I really liked. We had a couple of issues when we got there, but Doug was very responsive and handled everything really quick. We were all very sad to leave and we would definitely love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021