Peaceful Waterfront Retreat-Private Dock-Fire Pit!
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If you're looking for an oasis of calm, Cardinal Cove is the place for you! This 4 BR, 2½ bath waterfront home on Deep Creek’s west bank is located on 16 lushly wooded acres. Walk out at sunrise onto the screened in porch and onto your own private boat dock (water depth 3 ft + high tide) throw in a crab pot or a fishing line, power up your boat and within minutes you’re cruising the waters of the Chesapeake Bay!🌞🏖 Close to the town of Onancock with wonderful restaurants and shopping options!
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Your charming four-bedroom waterfront home combines nostalgic charm with modern amenities, promising relaxation and adventure. With a blend of comfort and convenience, this is your ideal getaway. You can pick up fresh seafood & meats locally and prepare a delicious meal in the kitchen or outside on the charcoal grill. 🥩🍖 Don’t wait—book your stay today and start making memories! 🥰What Guests Love About Our Home:🥰 Guests consistently describe their stay as a delightful, spacious, and relaxing waterfront sanctuary: 🌅 Breathtaking Waterfront Views: Enjoy an absolutely stunning view of the Chesapeake Bay (or Deep Creek) from the screened porch, pier, and dining room. 🛶 Private Water Access & Fun: The perfect spot for water activities, featuring a private pier/dock for easy access to crabbing, fishing, and kayaking. 👶 Family & Group Comfort: A uniquely spacious layout that is relaxing even with 8 people, with multiple gathering spots (living room, screened porch, basement) and large, comfortable bedrooms. 🎉 All-Ages Entertainment: Fun is guaranteed! Guests love the on-site amenities, including a ping pong table, dartboard, board games, toys, and large TVs. ☺️ Relaxing & Private Setting: The home is nestled on private, beautiful land with a long driveway, offering a quiet, peaceful, and rustic escape in the woods. ✨ Immaculate & Well-Stocked: Described as very clean, comfortable, and well-stocked, making it feel welcoming, "like visiting family." 🦪 Great Eastern Shore Location: A convenient, central base for exploration—just a short drive to charming towns like Onancock, Chincoteague Island, and Cape Charles for dining and sightseeing. 🙌 Exceptional Hosts: Consistently rated as responsive, helpful, and welcoming—committed to ensuring a smooth and wonderful experience. 🎣 Great fishing and crabbing off the private dock, fish cleaning station with water on the dock🦀🐟 🏖 Covered gazebo and sitting area on the dock to relax while the kids fish or watch the sun come up with a cup of coffee 🛥 Bring your boat and tie up right to your very own private dock! 🦅 Amazing bird watching from the screened in porch with an osprey nest just 50 yards from shore! 🎯 Awesome new game room on the first floor with ping pong 🏓 table and dart board🎯 Spacious & Charming Accommodations: Your classic Nanticoke Cape Cod is perfectly designed to comfortably host 8 guests across two floors. 4 Comfortable Bedrooms / 2 Full Baths First Floor: 1 Queen Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom (with two twins), and a Full Bathroom. Perfect for guests who prefer to avoid stairs. Second Floor: Primary Suite with a luxurious King Bed, a second Twin Bedroom (with two twins), and a Full Bathroom with a walk-in closet. Classic Comfort: Enjoy the unique antique feel and comfortable furnishings set against beautiful hardwood floors, tile, and soft carpeting. Outdoor Living & Views: Screened-in Covered Deck: Dine al fresco with a gorgeous creek view right off the dining room. Open Patio: Relax and enjoy the fresh air on the patio below the deck. Sportsmen bring your bait, rods & boat and experience some fabulous crabbing, fishing and birding with the Deep Creek Marina less than ½ mile away. Historic, charming and picturesque Onancock (founded in 1680 and 4th oldest town in VA), the “Gem of the Eastern Shore” is a 5 minute drive and offers antique shops, art galleries, a cinema, theater and wonderful restaurants. If you feel the need to venture out, the world's flounder capital Wachapraegue is a 20 minute ride, while Chincoteague is only a 40 minute drive to the north and Cape Charles is 45 minutes south. Cardinal Cove is the perfect destination for adventure and enjoyment of the “dual coasts” of the Virginia Eastern Shore! ***Please click the "Save" ❤️ button in the top right of our listing so you can easily find the house again for future trips or to share with your friends! ***
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🍴 Fully equipped Chef's Kitchen with granite counters and tiled backsplash ✔ Cozy living room featuring plush sofas and a Smart TV ✔ Dining area with seating for six for delightful home-cooked meals ✔ Four inviting bedrooms with comfortable beds ✔ Convenient half bath on the ground floor ✔ Well-organized laundry room with washer and dryer 🐾 Dog-friendly environment with a $25 per day fee for up to two dogs 🦟During the warmer months of the year we do want to let you know that flys and mosquitoes can be bad as this property is on the water, please be sure to bring plenty of good bug spray! ✅️ Complete essentials provided, including linens, towels, and starter supplies! We have stocked the home with many items including start-up supplies. However, you will likely need to supplement with your own during your stay. We appreciate that our guests take good care of the home we have set up, and ask that you use only what you need during your stay. **Garbage** 🚮🗑 We have two large cans on site that you can use. 📶 Internet/Wifi: Lightning fast internet provided; Work can’t wait while you're on your getaway or extended stay? We've got you covered! Furry Family Members: 🐕 We keep the treat jar stocked for our furry guests in the entry area on the cabinet! You will not be able to miss it! There are food & water bowls provided as well. Ran out of waste bags? No worries! We have you covered and have plenty of waste bags to use! Simply toss the used waste bag in the outdoor garbage container. If you go out and about to explore and unable to bring your furry family member, we have a large dog crate provided in the laundry room area. There is a $25 per night pet fee for up to 2 dogs, owner permission required prior to stay. Pet owners will be pleased to find a welcoming environment for furry friends, and a treat jar to keep tails wagging. Security Cameras: There are 2 exterior security cameras that point away from the house towards the driveway.
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
- Boat slip
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
- Sun loungers
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
- Boat slip
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
- Sun loungers
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Mosquito net
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- Crib
- High chair
- Playroom
- Travel crib
Entertainment
- Books
- Ethernet connection
- Life-size games
- Ping Pong Table
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Private living room
Location features
- Lake access
- Laundromat nearby
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Waterfront
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Accessibility
Neighborhood
The property is located in a private waterfront location with a private dock but still just a few miles from many wonderful restaurants and shopping options!
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