Name: Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt
Address: Cape Charles, Virginia, Cape Charles, Northampton County, US
Rating: 9.86

What guests think

Travellers praise Grand Escape - Featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt for its walkable location near the beach and town, spacious layout for families and groups, private bathrooms for each bedroom, and responsive hosts that make stays comfortable.

Guests repeatedly mention a well-stocked kitchen, outdoor showers, ample beach gear, and welcoming common spaces like the front porch and a kid-friendly third-floor bunk area. Cleanliness is generally strong, though a few noted dog hair or less-than-clean kitchenware. Expect a comfortable, family-friendly home well suited to groups.

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Facilities

Guests highlight outdoor showers for post-beach rinses, ample beach gear and kids’ toys, a well-stocked kitchen, and a comfortable front porch for gathering.

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Nell B.

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is our second time at Grand Escape and we plan to book again. We LOVE everything about this house ... short walk to the beach, short walk to all the shops, 5 blocks to a great playground and park ... this house is in the perfect location! The house itself is everything you could possibly need with a beautiful front porch for rocking and family time. Our whole family LOVES Cape Charles and this house. It is our home away from home!

10

Lindsey K.

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The kids loved the 3rd floor space and bonus playroom area.

10

Nicole K.

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

This house had everything we could possibly need for a full week, and the location was even better! The kitchen was well stocked, every bed was comfortable, there was plenty of seating at the dinner table for a large group, and we could walk to anything that we wanted.

10

Jeannie P.

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

A beautiful home with a great kitchen! We had a fabulous week. Great location.

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Erin L.

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We loved staying at the Grand Escape! It was perfect for our extended family vacation. The 3rd floor with all the kids beds and hangout space was awesome!

10

Greg G.

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

We had 7 adults and 3 young children for the stay. The house was perfect and the location was better! 1 Block to a great beach for toddlers and 1 block to restaurants shops etc. Communication and support from property owner was outstanding! Came back from the beach our first day and the outdoor shower was not working properly. Texted owner to make them aware. Within an hour the owner came by and changed the shower heads in both outdoor showers! Did not expect that!! Bottomline on our 4th day there we booked another week for next summer. Entire family voted to stay at Great Excape again. thanks for a wonderful house to have a great vacation in!!

10

Karen L.

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

We LOVED the GREAT ESCAPE home. Its so close to the beach, we questioned if we really even needed a golf cart. I almost dont want to tell people how great this house is bc it will get booked before we can decide our week for next year! 4 bedrms+++, all rooms have their own bathroom and AC unit, 3rd level is huge with the biggest bathroom. 3rd level is very nicely air conditioned with plenty of room for lots of kiddos or dog crate! Kitchen is VERY well stocked with everything you need..including a blender and Keurig.

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Greg G.

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!

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Laura K.

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This year was our fifth staying at The Grand Escape. It’s perfect for families and larger groups. Everyone was comfortable and appreciated the roominess and cleanliness of the house. The location can’t be beat, two blocks to the beach and one short block to Mason Avenue! We especially love sitting on the front porch. Thanks for another great stay!

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Laura C.

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The house is wonderful! It has great amenities is close to downtown. Highly recommend!!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the home as clean, with housekeeping generally solid. A few guests noticed dog hair or some kitchen items not fully clean.

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Jerry P.

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Only concern was some of the kitchenware in the cabinets were not as clean. Otherwise great place to stay and this was our second time in that house

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John C.

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely home, clean and appealing, great location; however, every guest had a story to tell about the plumbing in their bathroom. Stoppers that close and won’t reopen, hot water way too hot for safety, dual spigots that don’t allow one to mix cold with hot before the hot hits your left hand (makes washing one’s face very difficult, jiggly faucets and slippery tubs are a partial list. Also, there is no hot tub (as was in the listing). Lastly, my first VRBO experience, and maybe this was just this owner, but check-in at 4pm and out by 10am means paying full price for an 18 hour day. I don’t believe it should take 6 hours to clean even a house this large considering the amount of effort we were asked to put into cleaning up after ourselves. Maybe I don’t understand the other end of the business.

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Kimberly C.

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Home was clean and well equipped.

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Lindsey K.

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Love this property for our multigenerational family. Close to everything and everyone has the space they need. Property is dog friendly and the cleaning crew isn’t the best at getting up dog hair. We have dogs at home so we can deal with it but anyone who is sensitive to dog hair or dander may want to find a dog free property.

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Laura K.

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This year was our fifth staying at The Grand Escape. It’s perfect for families and larger groups. Everyone was comfortable and appreciated the roominess and cleanliness of the house. The location can’t be beat, two blocks to the beach and one short block to Mason Avenue! We especially love sitting on the front porch. Thanks for another great stay!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and well suited to large groups, with each bedroom having its own bathroom. Families appreciate the third-floor bunk/suite and generous common areas for gathering.

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Lindsey K.

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The kids loved the 3rd floor space and bonus playroom area.

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Brittany P.

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location 2 blocks from the beach. House was perfect for two families. Our kids loved the bunk room and it was great that each bedroom has a bathroom. We also really enjoyed the front porch, which had plenty of seating.

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Greg G.

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Family (7adults/3 children) visited cape Charles to attend festival Friday and other holiday events!! House was fantastic! Superb location. Walked to festival, restaurants and pubs. 5 bedrooms all with private bathrooms. Great common areas to gather in down stairs. This was our second stay here and have booked another week next summer. Can’t say enough good things about Grand Escape!

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Nathan W.

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This house was the best we have ever stayed at for our family beach trip! The fact that everyone could have their own bathroom and there was a dedicated area for the kids was amazing. Would recommend!

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Bridget D.

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

We’ve stayed as a family of 5 couples for several years now and this home meets all our needs. Everyone has a bedroom with private bath, close to beach, town and restaurants. Owners are very responsive to any questions. Would highly recommend this home!

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Erin L.

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We loved staying at the Grand Escape! It was perfect for our extended family vacation. The 3rd floor with all the kids beds and hangout space was awesome!

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michele j.

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great renovated home that provided a comfortable landing for our multi-generational post-Christmas family getaway. Rooms are big and provide ample opportunity for people to gather, linger at the dinner table after dinner, or watch a movie together. Bedrooms are all on the second and third level; our adult sons loved taking over the third floor suite. House location is just 1 1/2 blocks off the beach, and Cape Charles has the perfect blend of a well kept small-town beach community that has a blend of old and new; great little downtown with restaurants, brewery and distillery and shops; community has sidewalks and great opportunities to walk in the neighborhood or along the beach. We did a day excursion to Yorktown which was fun. We'd definitely be back!

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Teresa N.

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very easy check in. Lovely home for groups- each bdrm has bath. Need a bigger fridge.

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ann g.

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

This property is terrific. It had everything we needed, and the rooms were beautiful.

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Greg G.

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!

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Service

Guests consistently commend responsive, helpful owners and smooth communication, with easy check-in and quick attention to minor issues.

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Robert M.

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was awesome house was perfect and the host was most helpful

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Scott K.

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

We brought our large family and had a wonderful week in Cape Charles. The owners were very responsive and the house was as described and very accommodating.

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Laura G.

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This home is beautiful and very warm and inviting. It’s just 1 short block to town and 2 to the beach, so great location! The property manager was very responsive. We loved our stay!

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Bridget D.

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

We’ve stayed as a family of 5 couples for several years now and this home meets all our needs. Everyone has a bedroom with private bath, close to beach, town and restaurants. Owners are very responsive to any questions. Would highly recommend this home!

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Greg G.

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

We had 7 adults and 3 young children for the stay. The house was perfect and the location was better! 1 Block to a great beach for toddlers and 1 block to restaurants shops etc. Communication and support from property owner was outstanding! Came back from the beach our first day and the outdoor shower was not working properly. Texted owner to make them aware. Within an hour the owner came by and changed the shower heads in both outdoor showers! Did not expect that!! Bottomline on our 4th day there we booked another week for next summer. Entire family voted to stay at Great Excape again. thanks for a wonderful house to have a great vacation in!!

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Teresa N.

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very easy check in. Lovely home for groups- each bdrm has bath. Need a bigger fridge.

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Location

Location is a standout: typically one to two blocks from the beach and a short walk to shops, restaurants, and Mason Avenue. Guests find it ideal for families and festival weekends.

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Virginia W.

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We all loved being in town. Short walk to shops, restaurants, and the bay. The house is lovely with plenty of room for the 9 of us.

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Nell B.

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is our second time at Grand Escape and we plan to book again. We LOVE everything about this house ... short walk to the beach, short walk to all the shops, 5 blocks to a great playground and park ... this house is in the perfect location! The house itself is everything you could possibly need with a beautiful front porch for rocking and family time. Our whole family LOVES Cape Charles and this house. It is our home away from home!

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Paul B.

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We've vacationed in Cape Charles several times and find it to be perfect for our two grandchildren (ages 5 and 7). This house is spacious enough for our group and close to both the water and the ice cream store. Grand Escape is a very comfortable house with historic charm.

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Laura G.

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This home is beautiful and very warm and inviting. It’s just 1 short block to town and 2 to the beach, so great location! The property manager was very responsive. We loved our stay!

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michele j.

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great renovated home that provided a comfortable landing for our multi-generational post-Christmas family getaway. Rooms are big and provide ample opportunity for people to gather, linger at the dinner table after dinner, or watch a movie together. Bedrooms are all on the second and third level; our adult sons loved taking over the third floor suite. House location is just 1 1/2 blocks off the beach, and Cape Charles has the perfect blend of a well kept small-town beach community that has a blend of old and new; great little downtown with restaurants, brewery and distillery and shops; community has sidewalks and great opportunities to walk in the neighborhood or along the beach. We did a day excursion to Yorktown which was fun. We'd definitely be back!

10

Greg G.

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

We had 7 adults and 3 young children for the stay. The house was perfect and the location was better! 1 Block to a great beach for toddlers and 1 block to restaurants shops etc. Communication and support from property owner was outstanding! Came back from the beach our first day and the outdoor shower was not working properly. Texted owner to make them aware. Within an hour the owner came by and changed the shower heads in both outdoor showers! Did not expect that!! Bottomline on our 4th day there we booked another week for next summer. Entire family voted to stay at Great Excape again. thanks for a wonderful house to have a great vacation in!!

10

Corey B.

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this place, perfect proximity to the shops, restaurants, and beach. House was in pretty good shape and well decorated

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Greg G.

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for 7 adults and 3 children. Plenty of toys for children. Plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas etc. 2 minute walk to beach!!

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Jeannie P.

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Nice house. Fantastic location - near the beach and the town.

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Laura K.

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This year was our fifth staying at The Grand Escape. It’s perfect for families and larger groups. Everyone was comfortable and appreciated the roominess and cleanliness of the house. The location can’t be beat, two blocks to the beach and one short block to Mason Avenue! We especially love sitting on the front porch. Thanks for another great stay!

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