Sweet Bay Home, Private Beach & Resort Amenities

Situated by the shore of the Chesapeake Bay within the private Bay Creek community and historic Cape Charles. Just a short walk to a beautiful exclusive 2 mile beach! Please see: Other Things to Note For Area Details, please see: The Neighborhood & Getting Around *This is a no pet/animal home. Please see: The Space for "Bay Creek" Complimentary Amenities & Optional "Life Center" Purchase Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants Sweet Bay, Home Features: • 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, up to 8 guests • Directly Across from Life Center & Short Walk to Beach • Open Front Porch, Screened Back Porch • Remote Office and Work Station • Free WiFi & Smart TVs Sweet Bay offers luxury accommodations in this private beachside village. A premium location directly across from the life center and a short walk to the beach. Enjoy both an open front porch or screened back porch to lounge with your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The first primary bedroom, located on the first floor, has a King bed and a beautiful spacious bathroom. The second primary bedroom offers a king bed and shares a bathroom with the 3rd bedroom which contains a full over queen bunkbed. All beds throughout the home have 'Westin Heavenly Bed' brand mattresses to ensure a sound sleep while on vacation. Even though we don't encourage work during your stay, on the main floor there is a private office with a desk and chair and an amazing view! There is also a queen sized sleeper sofa for overflow guests. Let's not forget the second floor loft area where you will find a large, cozy sectional, 65 inch smart tv and a few board games, a perfect space for the kids to lounge. Please note the homeowner's golf cart and kayak located in the garage are not available for guest use. • Complimentary Access: Bay Creek Amenities This home includes complimentary access to a variety of Bay Creek Resort amenities, perfect for active and nature-loving guests. Enjoy a junior Olympic-size pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a private community beach, and over 10 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails winding through a stunning 365-acre nature preserve. • Bay Creek's Life Center, Resort Package (Nightly Fee Applies) For use of Bay Creek's Life Center, which has three pools, a slide, splashpad, and a state of the art fitness center, a fee of $75/night applies. Contact the host to add the Bay Creek Resort Members Life Center to your stay. Guests must complete a Bay Creek Life Center esign waiver prior to receiving access, which will be sent for completion. Use of the resort package applies to the full extent of nights booked. Optional or shortened nights are not available. Guests who purchase the resort package also have access to book tee times and rent beach chairs and umbrellas (additional fees apply). This home uses keyless entry for self-check-in; your door code is sent by email and text 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival. Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request (subject to availability). Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. 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. • We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs, as both are subject to availability. Please contact us 24 hours prior to check-in to submit your request. Most who visit fall in love within a few minutes! 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! Northampton County Short-Term Rental Registration No. # House Rules & Important Information • By booking with Chesapeake Properties by Portoro, guests agree to the guidelines below to help ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable stay. • Portoro Rental Agreement + Identity Registration: All guests staying at one of our Portoro homes are required to complete identity registration and sign a rental agreement via e-signature. Non-compliance may result in sizable fines. • Age Requirement: The reservation holder must be 25+. • Arrival Support + House Manual + 24/7 Support: Upon arrival, Portoro aims to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and understanding of guest features. All guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. If you have any questions, please reach out to Portoro, our team is available 24/7. • Directions + Check-In Details: Before check-in, Portoro will send all check-in details, detailed directions, and a digital guest guide for the home by email and text to help ensure a seamless arrival. • Check-In / Check-Out (Early/Late Requests): Check-in is 4:00pm and check-out is 11:00am. We can’t guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs, and a fee typically applies. When approved, fees apply for times outside a one-hour window of standard check-in/check-out. If you need significant flexibility, the best option is to book an additional night. • Parking Restrictions: Boats, campers, RVs, trailers, and similar vehicles are not allowed in condo complexes. If you need parking for boats, campers, RVs, trailers, or similar vehicles, please contact Guest Experience for nearby storage locations or any property-specific options. • Local Taxes (Including Extended Stays): Both the local jurisdictions (Town of Cape Charles, Northampton County) and the State of Virginia require hotel/vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction. Please inquire separately for terms and conditions. • Animals/Pets, No Pets: This is a no pets property. A $150/day fee will apply for violations, and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund (at the discretion of Portoro). Portoro follows ADA guidelines, and any additional community or HOA rules may apply. • No Smoking: This is a no smoking property. Penalty fees apply for violations, and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of Portoro. • No Parties or Events: Parties and events are not permitted. • Quiet Hours: 10:00pm-8:00am. These hours reflect local residential and regional expectations, please keep noise low and be mindful of neighbors. • Report Damages: Any known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately. • Security: Some Portoro properties have exterior-only cameras for monitoring. • Local or Property Water Features: Some Portoro properties may have pools, hot tubs, or other nearby water features. There is no guard around water features, use at your own risk. • BBQs/Grills, No Personal Units: Personal BBQs/grills (including charcoal, propane, electric, or portable units) are not permitted on the property. Please use only the grills provided for guest use, if available. • No Feeding Wildlife: Feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited at all properties to avoid damage and nuisance issues. In condo complexes or HOA communities, fines may apply for violations. Additional cleaning, sanitation, and remediation fees may also apply at the discretion of Chesapeake Properties by Portoro and/or the HOA. • Wildlife + Pests: You may see local wildlife during your stay. Please help keep the home and outdoor areas free of food and trash, secure all garbage in the provided bins and do not leave food outside. For homes that include or offer BBQs, please bring all food items inside and scrape grills clean after use to avoid attracting wildlife. The home is regularly treated for pests, but occasional insects may still appear.