Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!!
Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!!
About this cottage rental
Situated in Chincoteague Island, this attractive cottage for $245 per night is a great choice for your next trip. New on the rental market, every room of this island cottage has been updated and furnished with fresh fixtures, furniture and decor in a relaxed, comfy coastal style. Clean and well appointed, from the granite counter tops and stainless appliances in the kitchen to the new queen and twin sets in the charming bedrooms. Every detail of this island home was carefully considered to ensure your visit is relaxing and comfortable. The wide and inviting front porch is the first thing you will notice as we welcome you to our island haven. Beyond the front door, you will find an open living room and kitchen designed for easy entertaining with plenty of seating and views through to the spacious screened porch. Eat in the kitchen or gather around the dining area on the screened porch. Nestled in the back are two bedrooms; one with a queen and another with two twin beds. Both bedrooms feature smart flat screen TV's. All quality linens and hotel style towels are provided. The tiled bathroom includes a roomy waterfall shower, as well as, a full sized washer and dryer. In addition, this “Tesla friendly” coastal retreat has a conveniently located 240v EV recharge station, central air, wireless internet and smart TV's in the living room and both bedrooms. Tucked away in the closest neighborhood to the Assateague National Seashore, this quiet street is only a few minutes to the beach, bike rentals, restaurants and shopping. Rental includes access to the community boat launch.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chincoteague Island, VA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(89 Reviews)
5.0
My adult daughter and I booked the Starfish House for a weekend of biking and getting together w other family members who stayed in close proximity to the house.
We were thrilled to enter a beautifully decorated, clean, renovated cottage with a beautiful sitting porch (some of it screened) to shield us from the mosquitoes that are so popular on Chincoteague Island!
We enjoyed the welcome basket and bottle of wine-and that all supplies necessary were readily available ( t.p., paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc…)
Access into the house was easy, and the ev charger and washer and driver also made life easier for the weekend.
The only problem we encountered was that the oven was extremely difficult to use-wish there were directions… but luckily, our short stay didn’t require cooking.
Had we needed to cook, the kitchen so beautifully renovated, would have not been so convenient to use without contracting the owner for instructions.
Perhaps leaving directions in the welcome basket would have been a good idea. The inability to simply boil water for a cup of tea turned out to be quite frustrating.
All in all, we had a lovely weekend and appreciated the comfortable beds, and extremely clean house.
We would return to this house again for sure!
Vanessa from NJ
5.0
This cottage was very thoughtfully and tastefully remodeled and decorated, and was equally pleasing to the adults and the kids in our family. Location cannot be beat if you are looking to explore Assateague/Chincoteague. Hosts were very responsive and incredibly understanding. A clear winner.
5.0
Nice quiet neighborhood, house was spotless and well-outfitted. The porch was delightful. Walking distance to stores, restaurants, activities. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
It was the perfect size house for just the two of us. It was newly renovated and very clean. The kitchen was really great with new higher end appliances. The neighborhood was quiet with easy access to the wildlife refuge and a bike rental company. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
5.0
Exactly as advertised. Cozy, newly remodeled home in prime location. Extremely clean, well decorated, and high-end. Perfect for a couple or small family trip. Hosts were great to work with.
5.0
We loved staying at the Starfish House! This is our second trip and both times I have left saying that next time we'll stay longer! It's sparkling clean and fresh, well maintained, and stocked with everything you need!
5.0
In a nut shell we loved the property, will definitely stay there again. Great property and owners!
5.0
A lovely escape!! Quiet in early morning for coffee and journaling. Just a walk to delicious donuts at Sandy Pony. Very grateful for Weber BBQ. Amazing escape from 9th floor Philly condo.
5.0
The house was very well decorated, super clean, and the location was very convenient (everything was a short drive or bike ride away)! Isn’t a huge place but had lots of space for everyone to spread out and was laid out well (the large wrap-around porch was great and was partially screened in). We rented bikes for the weekend from the Chincoteague Bike Shop (if you rent for more than 2 days they will deliver and pick-up which was a huge convenience). Overall-very nice place to stay!
5.0
The interior was clean and had a classy maritime flair to it. It came with all amenities including a washer and dryer, a bathroom w/ rain shower, and a very well equipped kitchen, as well as a Weber barbecue on the veranda.
The veranda goes around the house on three sides with a dinner table, a garden couch combo and several more seating areas including on romantic Holywood swing. The former two are shielded from the mosquitoes from the marshes by framed nets all around. The little settlement on Chincoteague has quite some small stores for most holiday needs close by. Many are walkable or can be reached from the Starfish within minutes by car or bike.
Assateague National park is shy of a 10min drive or 30min walk away providing ample opportunity for fishing or crabbing in the marshes, swimming in the Atlantic, or walking through the forrests or swamps.
The owners quickly responded to any questions and the communication was pleasant.
Overall, we had a nice weekend on Chincoteague in the Starfish cottage.
5.0
The cottage is completely updated and decorated beautifully and as pictured. The kitchen is well appointed with thought put into to every detail of what you will need for your stay. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and being less than two miles away from the state park, with nice trails and beautiful beaches made it a perfect getaway.
5.0
What a wonderful weekend away! Celebrated our anniversary, Easter and time away as a family from the daily grind. Have always loved Chincoteague but finding this gem was a game changer.
Jen was amazing to work with up to our stay and even checking in during our visit.
Our little guy said it was the "most special ever beach house".
The location, cleanliness and amenities were excellent. Everything you could need (except for more luggage to stay longer!)
The Hosts thought of everything.
Truly a wonderful time.
Melanie
5.0
A beautiful home with modern, upgraded amenities. Fantastic neighborhood and more than gracious hosts. You would love this property. A very special place with very special owners.
5.0
The Starfish House is such a gem! We are so happy we found it for our getaway to Chincoteague. We went to visit Chincoteague and Assateague to vacation, go to the beach, and learn more about Misty of Chincoteague after reading the book.
Jennifer was so helpful prior to our trip as we planned our itinerary of things to do and she even gave advice/answered questions promptly during our stay. The house is so well maintained and has so many wonderful details- a cozy screened in porch with hanging lights, a wrap around front porch with a whale picnic table that the kids loved eating breakfast and playing at, a porch swing, a beautiful/modern kitchen and the house is well furnished with decor that looks like it’s right out of a magazine. We loved the starfish themed decorations throughout the house. The bathroom shower is roomy and worked really well when helping our little ones bathe after the beach. The waterfall shower head is wonderful too. The location of the house is close to everything and made getting to the beach and lighthouse easy. We also enjoyed some tours with the Step Through Time tour of Main Street and Beebe Ranch, as well as the Assateague Explorer boat tour where we saw dolphins, and the Museum of Chincoteague was a great one for the kids. We finished the trip off with a visit to the delicious Island Creamery and even were delighted to see some of the wild ponies on the way to the beach. A fantastic VRBO and we hope to visit again in the future! Thank you, Jennifer and Brad!
5.0
Really enjoyed my stay in this cute and well appointed clean cottage
5.0
This was our second stay at The Starfish House and it looks as fresh and new as it did a year ago when we first visited. The owners are incredibly kind and showed up within minutes on a Saturday evening when we encountered an unexpected issue, which they were prepared and able to fix themselves -- eagerly and with a smile! Don't hesitate to book The Starfish. It's the best!
5.0
The property was in a beautiful, quiet and charming neighborhood. It was easy to bike to the beach. The house is well equipped and comfortable.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the Starfish House. It’s a beautiful place to stay. So cozy, yet modern with lots of creative touches. Definitely planning on returning next summer!
5.0
The house is beautifully decorated and very clean!! The hosts have thought of everything. Highly recommend!
5.0
This was the perfect house for my husband, daughter, and me to experience the area. It's beautifully decorated, modern, and convenient. We especially loved the screened-in porch and cozy kitchen.
5.0
This was a true gem! The property was right at the causeway to Assateague and the neighborhood was quite and home to some very spunky deer! Everything was clean and we were even left some very necessary bug spray for our adventures! Will definitely be booking again.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the starfish house. We were a little conference having an infant with us but he loved the open concept and he could explore the whole place while we were keeping an eye on him.
The hosts didn’t miss a single detail. Everything you could need is there. Games and books for the rainy days. Modern amenities such as wifi and streaming capabilities. The kitchen was outfitted with high end Utensils and appliances there was nothing you couldn’t make. Would definitely recommend and will be scheduling my next visit based on availability.
5.0
We were looking for a short few day getaway and were so impressed with this quaint cottage! All reviews were extremely accurate. So well appointed, comfortable, and extremely clean-smelling of new wood floors. It was an extremely hot, buggy week so we spent a lot of time at the cottage and on the expansive screened in porch with two ceiling fans which allowed us to be comfortable sitting outside. Jennifer was extremely accessible and gave us some great tips on how to find a beautiful spot on the beach away from the crowds and places for bike rentals and restaurants. We definitely want to come back and couldn’t recommend this place or hosts more highly! Laura, VA Beach
5.0
Great place!
We were looking for a short few day getaway and were so impressed with this quaint cottage! All reviews were extremely accurate. So well appointed, comfortable, and extremely clean-smelling of new wood floors. It was an extremely hot, buggy week so we spent a lot of time at the cottage and on the expansive screened in porch with two ceiling fans which allowed us to be comfortable sitting outside. Jennifer was extremely accessible and gave us some great tips on how to find a beautiful spot on the beach away from the crowds and places for bike rentals and restaurants. We definitely want to come back and couldn’t recommend this place or hosts more highly! Laura, VA Beach
5.0
Amazing weekend getaway
Cozy cottage. Well maintained. Lots of space to spread out to pays cards or backgammon. Close to everything both town and beach. Would definitely stay again! 5 Starsfish!
5.0
Absolutely Amazing...
This rental will go above and beyond your expectations. The property owners thought of everything. The home is warm and comfy and extremely clean.
5.0
Seek the Starfish!
The Starfish House is absolutely stunning!! From the starfish lamp pulls to the toilet paper stickers, these hosts have not missed a beat. My family and friends were truly awed by its wonder and creative motifs. Can't wait to return to this Chincoteague treasure!
5.0
Wonderful, relaxing family vacation
Our family of four (including a 7 & 5 yr old) had a wonderful stay at the starfish cottage, it was like a home away from home.
The cottage was clean, modern, nicely decorated, and up to date. The space is compact but with the thoughtful layout, it didn’t feel small at all. There is a screened in porch at the side that we used for family dinners and relaxing, and a front / side porch with a swinging bench which became my oldest sons favorite space to relax.
There is lots to do for families close by, and Jennifer the host provided great suggestions, and was very responsive to questions.
We had a wonderful week at the starfish and would highly recommend for a family getaway.
Places we visited:
- Assateague Beach
- NASA Wallops Flight facility visitor center
- Captain Dans island boat tour
- Maui Jack’s waterpark
- Chincoteague museum
- Assateague lighthouse (cover yourself in bug spray as it’s mosquito central there)
- Island creamery (for delicious ice cream)
5.0
A real gem
The house is stunning and the owners were so kind. There was a torrential storm when we arrived and they let us in the house two hours before check in. Everything is so well done and the kid’s room is so sweet. My kids loved it especially the porch swing. They can’t stop talking about “when we come back”.
5.0
Perfect getaway
Once again a lovely stay at the Starfish House.
5.0
A great house and wonderful hosts! We’d definitely stay again and will recommend to our friends! Thanks for a great stay!!
5.0
Great stay
A great house and wonderful hosts! We’d definitely stay again and will recommend to our friends! Thanks for a great stay!!
5.0
This was a wonderful, well-furnished house to use as a "basecamp" for various activities in Chincoteague. We were interested in birding, walking, biking and paddling. The house was both convenient to town and to the wildlife refuge. We like to cook so we appreciated that the kitchen was beautifully designed and well-equipped. We had never cooked on an induction stove before. so it was interesting to try that out. From a dedicated gas-stove user, it worked really well. We loved the porches and would have used them more had the weather been a little warmer. Maybe next time we will visit a little later in the spring. Overall a very comfortable, nicely furnished and very clean house, Thanks, Jennifer, for a great stay!
5.0
Great house in Chincoteague
This was a wonderful, well-furnished house to use as a "basecamp" for various activities in Chincoteague. We were interested in birding, walking, biking and paddling. The house was both convenient to town and to the wildlife refuge. We like to cook so we appreciated that the kitchen was beautifully designed and well-equipped. We had never cooked on an induction stove before. so it was interesting to try that out. From a dedicated gas-stove user, it worked really well. We loved the porches and would have used them more had the weather been a little warmer. Maybe next time we will visit a little later in the spring. Overall a very comfortable, nicely furnished and very clean house, Thanks, Jennifer, for a great stay!
5.0
Great stay
The design, location, cleanliness was exactly what we expected. Thank you
5.0
From the moment we drove up I knew I had made a good decision. The grounds were very well maintained, lawn cut nice and the house pops from the road. The check in couldnt have been easier and then it happened...we walked inside and the house was immaculate. Our socks stayed clean the entire stay! The porch is amazing! Fully shaded, wrap around with a screened in section off to the side. Even the undercarriage was screened in. I became obsessed with tiki toss and made my own when we got home.
It was so nice to have a functional, comfortable, and clean place to come back to after hours of exploring the area! We usually bring a pan or two with us to cook but what was provided was nicer than our stuff. Hats off to the hosts are creating a wonderful home for annual spring break trip!
And not that it matters but the technology is up to date and offers streaming options with your log-ins.
5.0
My wife smiled...Pick this place!
From the moment we drove up I knew I had made a good decision. The grounds were very well maintained, lawn cut nice and the house pops from the road. The check in couldnt have been easier and then it happened...we walked inside and the house was immaculate. Our socks stayed clean the entire stay! The porch is amazing! Fully shaded, wrap around with a screened in section off to the side. Even the undercarriage was screened in. I became obsessed with tiki toss and made my own when we got home.
It was so nice to have a functional, comfortable, and clean place to come back to after hours of exploring the area! We usually bring a pan or two with us to cook but what was provided was nicer than our stuff. Hats off to the hosts are creating a wonderful home for annual spring break trip!
And not that it matters but the technology is up to date and offers streaming options with your log-ins.
5.0
Perfect weekend getaway!
My husband and I brought our two young daughters to The Starfish House for a weekend getaway to kick off their spring break and we couldn’t have loved it more! It’s the perfect cottage for a small family - cozy yet bright and airy, super clean, and thoughtfully decorated with gorgeous beachy touches. The location is ideal, making it easy to access great local restaurants as well as the beach. This cottage is really something special and we can’t wait to return!
5.0
Well equipped and beautifully decorated cottage. Minutes from the preserve and good nearby seafood. Highly recommend!
5.0
Wonderful
Well equipped and beautifully decorated cottage. Minutes from the preserve and good nearby seafood. Highly recommend!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Chincoteague Island?
The average price for a rental in Chincoteague Island is $172 per night. This rental is $73 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cozy island cottage with a Key West flair - CLOSEST TO THE BEACH!!! ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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