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Southern Region Virginia Accommodations Visitors to the southern region of the Delmarva Peninsula will discover an area rich in history and natural beauty just as John Smith encountered when exploring the area before sailing on to Jamestown with the help of the legendary Indian tribe whose chief was Pocohantas' father. Connected to mainland Virginia by one of the engineering marvels of the world, The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, and home to the Eastern Shore of Virginia Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park, this area is abundant with wildlife and a haven for birdwatchers as birds flock to this region while on their migratory path during the fall and spring. Public bay beaches are located at Kiptopeke State Park and in Cape Charles.
Once the largest town on the Eastern Shore, Cape Charles is again awakening as a resort destination with the opening of the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at Bay Creek. Many architectural gems are located and being restored to their splendor in this once bustling railroad town and is the home to bed and breakfasts, several restaurants, shops, museum and art galleries all within easy walking distances. A stay at a Cape Charles Virginia bed and breakfast will no doubt be an exquisite experience. History abounds in Eastville, Northampton County's seat, where courthouse records date back to the 1600's. These records, the oldest in the country, and the debtor's prison, are both open for public viewing. There are hotels in Eastville as well as restaurants. Whether you're interested in outdoor or water activities, biking our friendly and flat byways, or shopping for that treasured antique or original piece of art, we invite you to come rock on our porches, enjoy our bed and breakfasts, and discover East Coast sunsets like you've never seen on the unspoiled shores of Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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Cape Charles, Virginia Cape Charles House 645 Tazewell Avenue
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Bruce & Carol Evans
(757) 331-4920 | Fax: (757) 331-4960
email: stay@capecharleshouse.com
www.capecharleshouse.com
Recipient of Governor's Award. Comfortable elegance, oriental rugs, antiques, heirlooms. Gracious gourmet breakfast, tea and sweets/wine and cheese. Individual climate control. Private bath; some Jacuzzi. Top ranked golf course package, tennis, beach, bikes, sunsets. Seagate 9 Tazewell Avenue
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Chris Bannon
(757) 331-2206
email: seagate@infionline.net
www.bbhost.com/seagate
In-town setting, steps from beach, my restored home is your perfect getaway. Full breakfast, afternoon tea, porches, glorious sunsets, bikes, and swimming, compose a restful escape. Your privacy & comfort are my prime concerns. The Baywood Bed & Breakfast 31400 Latimers Bluff Road
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Mike & Sharon Varricchio
(269) 209-4406
email: Sharon@TheBaywood.com
www.thebaywood.comThe Baywood Bed and Breakfast is located one mile north of the engineering marvel The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. We are nestled between the National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park. We are open all year for those looking for fun and relaxatioon. We have a private beach to walk and play. In the summer and fall you often see the dolphins playing and feeding in front of the B & B. If you are looking for a beach house setting with golf, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and boating close by - The Baywood is for you.
South Of Cape Charles, Virginia Picketts Harbor 28288 Nottingham Ridge Lane
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Cooke & Sara Goffigon
(757) 331-2212
email: Pickharb@aol.com
www.bbonline.com/va/pickharb
A path from Pickett's Harbor B&B, an 18th century Eastern Shore designed home, surrounded by natural flora and fauna, leads to acres of private beach on Chesapeake Bay. A full breakfast is served with a crackling fire on cool days and on the porch in spring, summer, and fall. Guests enjoy swimming, beach combing, and walking on a wide beach where often their footprints and those of other guests and family greet them as they return. Queen size beds. Private Baths. Antique filled rooms. Central Air. Open Year Round. -
Central Region Virginia Bed and Breakfast The Central portion of Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay includes many quaint and historic places. Excellent restaurants abound in the area as well as antique shops, art galleries and other specialty shops. Chose from a charming bed and breakfast on Chesapeake Bay, fantastic lodging on Tangier Island or quaint accommodation in Quinby, Virginia.
If you are planning to visit by boat, there are good, deep water, wharf areas for visitors on both the sea and bay sides of the area. If your desire is for biking, we have many "back" roads, flat and scenic. If kayaking suits your plans, the kayak outfitters will meet you most anywhere to sample the multitude of creeks and tributaries - both bay side and sea side including the barrier islands. And the fishing! It is simply great whether you want to fish near the shores, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay & out in the Ocean. In fact one of our towns is known as the "flounder capitol of the world". Virginia's gateway to Tangier Island, which is a part of the Central portion, is the Onancock Wharf and the Captain Eulice passenger ferry. For historical buffs, visit museums throughout the area, including Kerr Place which is also headquarters for the Eastern Shore Historical Society. Their gift shop includes maps and guides for hiking, biking and historical tours. You can take advantage of the various activities; use the area as a central location for visiting other sections, or just lay-back in the quietude of your Virginia bed and breakfast.
Onancock, Virginia This historic town joins architecture and beautiful views as no other community on the peninsula. This is a 320+ year old town, beautifully situated on the waters of Onancock Creek, and it is one of the Shore's most pleasant places. Onancock has a deep water port with access to the Chesapeake Bay and is also close to the Accomac Airport (great for private planes). And a food writer for a Maryland newspaper has dubbed Onancock as the epicurian capital of the Eastern Shore (Virginia and Maryland). Inn at Onancock 30 North Street
Onancock, Virginia 23417
Kris & Lisa La Montagne
(757)789-7711
e-mail:info@innatonancock.com
www.innatonancock.com
Experience the perfect antidote to a hectic life at The Inn at Onancock in the quiet bayside town of Onancock, Virginia. 1890 Spinning Wheel Bed & Breakfast 31 North Street
Onancock, Virginia 23417
Linda & Thom Nolan
(757)787-7311 /Toll Free: (888) 787-0337
e-mail: stay@1890spinningwheel.com
www.1890spinningwheel.com1890's Folk Victorian Home in Historic Waterfront Onancock, The Gem of the Eastern Shore. A great place to relax! Private baths, queen beds, Full served breakfast. Antique & gifts shops, Restaurants, Museum, Tangier Ferry. Biking, Kayking, Beach, Boating. 1882 Colonial Manor Inn 84 Markct Street
Onancock, Virginia 23417
(757) 787-3521/Fax: (757) 787-2564
e-mail: Hosts@ColonialManorInn.com
www.colonialmanorinn.comOn two acres of parklike grounds, our elegant country manor offers queen beds, private baths, full hot Southern breakfasts, and cable TV. We are a short stroll to the historic waterfront town of Onancock and its wharf, restaurants and shops. Family and Pet Friendly. The Inn & Garden Cafe 145 Market Street
Onancock, Virginia 23417
Paul & Sandra Fox
(757)787-8850
e-mail: innkeeper@theinnandgardencafe.com
theinnandgardencafe.comOur charming bed and breakfast, with all the amenities of a fine hotel, was built circa 1880. Originally a private residence on the main thoroughfare in Virginia's Eastern Shore Town of Onancock. This AAA 3 diamond rated property was completely rehabilitated in 2003-2004 as a 4-room inn and a 50 seat fine dining restaurant.
Harborton, Virginia Harborton, Virginia is a trim little village pleasantly situated on Pungoteague Creek and now boasts a brand new boat launch ramp a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay.
Quinby, Virginia Quinby, Virginia is a fishing village on the Machipongo River complete with harbor and unpretentious homes. In the center of town is Smith's Chapel, built in the mid 1700s. Fisherman's Lodge 20210 Harbor Point Road
Quinby, Virginia 23423
Nancy James & Terris Kennedy
(757) 442-7109 | Toll Freea: (888) 442-7133
email: information@fishermanslodge.com
www.fishermanslodge.comThe original 1930's Fisherman's Lodge has been reopened to accommodate visitors with a variety of interests. Enjoy the atmosphere of the rustic Lodge and the beautiful scenes of the Quinby Harbor. The Lodge's wrap around porch offers a wonderful view of Virginia's Barrier Islands. The public boat ramp, just a few steps from the lodge, offers free usage. Fishing, bird watching, Barrier Island cruises, golf and antiquing are just a few activities to choose from. Whether you come to test your skills as an angler, or just to enjoy the calming tranquility of a small town along the water, you will definitely agree that you have come to the right place.
Painter, Virginia Painter, Virginia lies largely to the east of the highway and is home to Garrisons United Methodist Church which is actually two church buildings joined back-to-back - the front portion dates back to 1855. Garrison Bed & Breakfast 34000 Seaside Road
Painter, Virginia
Barbara Hargis
(757) 442-9446 | (866) 777-9446
email: reservations@garrisonbandb.com
httpwww.garrisonbandb.comRecomended by Southern Living Magazine, Sept.2002, discover Virginia's Golden Shore. A 1931 two-story southern colonial home with four unique bedrooms. Easy access to all of your shore excursions. Relaxed atmosphere with TV-VCR & A/C in each room. Gourmet breakfast served. Nautical package available for fishing or combing the barrier islands.
Belle Haven, Virginia Belle Haven, Virginia takes its name from an old tavern in operation in 1764. In 1879 the Presbyterians finally broke the barrier of no churches in this, then, ungodly town, and it now boasts stately homes, shaded streets and neat lawns. At Davis Wharf you can find a small marina with facilities for gas, ice and repairs. Bayview Waterfront 35350 Copes Drive
Belle Haven, Virginia 23306
Wayne & Mary Will Browning
(757) 442-6963 | (800) 442-6966
email: browning@esva.net
www.BayViewWaterfrontBedandBreakfast.com
Old Eastern Shore family home overlooking Occohannock Creek and Chesapeake Bay. Beautiful view, pool, dock, library, croquet, bikes. Many antiques and family heirlooms. Explore 140 quiet acres of woods, farmland, and creek shore. Full Breakfast. No smoking inside. Children welcome.
Exmore, Virginia Exmore, Virginia is the third largest community on the Virginia Eastern Shore and is now home to antique shops and malls.
Locustville, Virginia Locustville, Virginia still boasts the Locustville General Store, erected in 1844 and the buildings still stand (and are accessible) for the Locustville Academy, the only survivor of the dozen or more schools of higher learning that dotted the Shore in the mid 1800s.
Tangier Island, Virginia Tangier Island, Virginia in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, accessible from Onancock by passenger ferry, is 2 1/2 miles long, 1 mile wide and no more than 7 feet above sea level. You can walk around this island or take a tour on an extended golf-cart. -
Accommodations in Chincoteague Island Northern Region – Places to stay on Chincoteague Island The Northern Region of Virginia's Eastern Shore is world famous for its pristine ocean beaches, abundant wildlife, and delicious seafood. Home to Chincoteague Island, Virginia's enchanting island resort, this picturesque fishing village is the gateway to the Assateague National Seashore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
Visitors can relax in this unspoiled setting strolling miles of golden sand beaches, seeing the wild ponies made famous by the classic children's book, Misty of Chincoteague, written by Marguerite Henry, and watching literally hundreds of species of waterfowl and wildlife that flourish in this natural paradise. Excellent seafood restaurants and many quaint shops are in walking distance of the island's bed and breakfasts. Other activities include swimming, biking, kayaking, boating, crabbing, claming, and fishing - and the annual Pony Swim in July. The Wallops Island NASA Visitor Center is a convenient stop on your way to or from your Chincoteague accommodation. We provide exquisite places to stay on Chincoteague Island and promise lasting and cherished memories of gracious hospitality by the sea on the beautiful islands of Virginia.
Click on the links to visit the listings of the B&Bs that are members of BBonline.com The Garden and Sea Inn 4188 Nelson Road
New Church, Virginia 23415
Thomas & Dorothee Renn
(757) 894-9097 | (800) 824-0672
email: innkeeper@gardenandseainn.com
www.GardenandSeaInn.com
Escape to the most romantic Bed and Breakfast on the friendly Eastern Shore of Virginia. This ideal, year 'round retreat from the real world, is conveniently located just eleven miles from Chincoteague and Asssateague. The Inn, sitting on over four beautifully landscaped acres, offers a swimming pool, lush gardens, trickling ponds, relaxing swings and lots of nooks to just take a nap or read a good book in. This Victorian B&B offers the perfect combination of personal attention, modern conveniences and relaxing environment for a weekend getaway or a peaceful vacation. Enjoy exploring the unspoiled beach and wildlife refuge on Assateague Island, browse the charming shops on Chincoteague Island or explore the quaint little towns and marinas on the beautiful Eastern Shore. This premier Chincoteague Island Area Bed and Breakfast was built in 1802 and was known as Bloxom's Tavern, a hub of hospitality during the first half of the nineteenth century. The B&B offers warm hospitality, spacious rooms, an outdoor pool and, most important, peace and quietness. The Garden and Sea Inn caters to the Chincoteague Area travelers who truly want a unique, relaxing escape to Virginia's Eastern Shore. Channel Bass Inn 6228 Church Street
Chincoteague, Virginia 23336
Barbara & David Wiedenheft
(757) 336-6148 | (800) 249-0818
email: cbi@intercom.net
www.channelbassinn.com
This impressive house was built in 1892 as a private home. Today the Channel Bass Inn offers surprisingly elegant accommodations for your stay on Chincoteague Island. Barbara's "world-famous" scones are served at teatime. The nearby Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore offer hours of enjoyment for sunbathers, bicyclists, kayakers, hikers and birdwatchers. Baywatch Inn 2053 Franklin City Road
Greenbackville, Virginia 23356
Carl and Terri Smith
(757) 824-4114 or (410) 603-1189
Email: innkeeper@baywatchbandb.com
www.baywatchbandb.com
Peace and quiet, plus fantastic birdwatching and views of a working harbor on Chincoteague Bay are yours at Carl and Terri Smith's Baywatch bed and breakfast in Franklin City, near Greenbackville. -
An Association of many charming and gracious
Virginia Bed and Breakfast Inns located on the beautiful Eastern Shore.Enjoy old-fashioned southern hospitality in "the land of pleasant living". Plan a relaxing pampered weekend or a full vacation at a lovely Virginia Bed and Breakfast. You will long have treasured memories of our inns and the quiet beauty of the Eastern Shore. Just a few hours drive from most mid-Atlantic cities takes you away to an area rich in history and legend, unspoiled natural beauty, and picturesque villages. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a 70 mile long peninsula separating Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. It is a land of quiet charm in scenic natural settings that abound with wildlife, waterfowl, serene islands, rustic boats, and quaint waterfront communities where you can relax and enjoy a perfect romantic getaway or eastern shore vacation. Savor our world famous seafood at our many delightful restaurants and enjoy the many activities and attractions offered by our area. Stay at a Virginia Bed and Breakfast and experience true southern lodging on the Eastern Shore. 
Where ever you stay, we sincerely hope, and expect, that your visit will be great! Sandra Fox, President 757-787-8850
Carol Evans, Vice President 757-331-4920
Barbara Wiedenheft, Treasurer 757-336-61487
Linda Nicola, Secretary 757-787-3521Your escape to Virginia's Eastern Shore awaits you!
Eastern Shore Vacation Area Activities - Swim and stroll along our pristine beaches from Chincoteague Island to Cape Charles and Chesapeake Bay - easily accessible by automobile and boat.
- Enjoy boat rentals on Chesapeake Bay, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and exploring our countless waterways.
- Watch our abundant waterfowl and wildlife including the famous wild ponies. The American Birding Association has named the
- Eastern Shore as one of the top 50 birding sites in North America.
- Explore Virginia’s infamous fishing locations - Eco tours and fishing charters are available at many locations along the seaside and the bay.
- Take a cruise to Tangier Island, the famous haunt of Black Beard the Pirate, from historic Onancock.
- Rent a bike or drive quiet back roads to our peaceful villages viewing historic homes and harbors busy with workboats and watermen.
- World Class Golf is available at the Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Bay Creek, Virginia and the Eastern Shore's own Yacht and Country Club.
- Browse our charming and unique shops searching for a rare antique or special souvenir.