Summary:
This is a waterfront, luxurious, custom home overlooking the Chesapeake Bay! Expansive decks on all three floors allows you to take in the gorgeous views.
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*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.
The Space:
Littleton Tazewell, Home Features:
• 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath - Available for up to 12 Guests!
• Stunning Bay Views Throughout the Home
• Gourmet Kitchen with Upgraded Modern Appliances
• Two Primary Ensuites!
• Separate Study, Remote Workspace
• Direct Private Beach Access
• Free WiFi & Smart TVs
This award-winning home has been featured in several magazines and is available to discerning guests for the first time. This three-story home has a delightful split personality. The street side is cloaked in patrician formality, with round columns on the porch and a Palladium window over the front door. The waterfront side is breezy and fun, with a double-gallery oversized porch running the entire length of the home with bay views, enjoy beautiful views indoors and outdoors with fabulous interiors and new Ravenna tile throughout the home.
Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, expansive decks on all three floors allow you to bask in the stunning views. With 4 bedrooms (including two primary ensuites), over 4,700 square feet and private access to the beach, this home is perfect for family gatherings of all sizes, with top of the line TVs and electronics throughout the house. The first floor of the home offers a study for your personal remote workspace, including paneled walls and adjacent wet bar. The second-floor Queen bedrooms have own bathrooms and generous walk-in closets with one bedroom opening to the upper porch to take advantage of the Chesapeake Bay views and breezes. The property offers a second bedroom with ensuite full bathroom over the detached garage with a private entrance. Your friends & family can enjoy time together in the main home, but spread out comfortably in the evenings.
The kitchen, breakfast room and living room connect to the lower porch. The home's gourmet kitchen offers a La Cornue 43” range and custom zinc and brass range hood. The formal dining room features a custom Virginia walnut live edge table with seating for 10. On the expansive third-floor entertainment suite enjoy a full bar and gorgeous observation deck with spectacular bay views and full bathroom. Two queen sleeper sofas provide flexibility for larger groups.
Outside the home, a one-of-a-kind outdoor gathering hub against the backdrop of the Chesapeake with Arteflame Grill for grilling up your favorite meals with an amazing view! Step out to the sands with private beach access, the Littleton Tazewell House is a vacation experience like no other!
*Please note the homeowner's golf cart and kayak located in the garage are not available for guest use.
Complimentary Access: Bay Creek Amenities
As part of the exclusive Bay Creek community, guests have access to a wealth of world-class amenities. Enjoy the Private Golf Club with 27 holes of championship golf, two miles of pristine private beach, and a community center featuring a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a fitness center. Explore over 10 miles of hiking and biking trails within a 365-acre nature preserve or relax on the sand beach. Additional amenities include a Pro Shop and on-site restaurant.
Bay Creek's Life Center, Resort Package (Nightly Fee Applies)
Use of Bay Creek's Life Center, which has three pools, a slide, splashpad, and a state of the art fitness center. Contact host to add the resort package ($75/night). Use of the resort package applies to the full extent of nights booked. Optional or shortened nights not available.
Littleton Tazewell (1774-1860)
Littleton Waller Tazewell was a prominent Virginia lawyer and statesman whose family owned extensive land holdings on the Eastern Shore in the 18th and 19th centuries. He served as Governor of Virginia from 1834-1836 and represented the Commonwealth in the US Senate from 1825-1832. He was born in Williamsburg in 1774 and graduated from The College of William and Mary School of Law. In 1883, the Governor’s heirs sold 2,509 acres to William Scott to build the railroad on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, of which 136 acres became the site of the Town of Cape Charles.
Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.
• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.
• To add the Bay Creek Resort Members Life Center to your stay, a fee of $75/night applies. Guests must complete a Bay Creek Life Center esign waiver prior to receiving access which will be sent for completion. Use of Bay Creek's Life Center, which has three pools, a slide, splashpad, and a state of the art fitness center. Contact host to add the resort package ($75/night). Use of the resort package applies to the full extent of nights booked. Optional or shortened nights not available.
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/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
Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. Chesapeake Properties by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.
