Escape to Sunshine Bay, where relaxation meets adventure. Enjoy watersports with top-quality equipment, unwind in the gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances or relax by the fireplace in your master bedroom.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026
Welcome to the Hopkins House! A beautifully inviting year-round waterfront house maintained to the highest standards. All new dock and pier completed January 2026 - pics coming soon. Amazing watersports equipment. Perfect for relaxing vacations, family reunions, and holiday gatherings. Private setting, quiet, close to nature with stunning views of the Chesapeake and amazing sunsets yet close to local towns for shopping and restaurants. Crab or fish right off the dock. Bring your boat! There is ample docking and a boat ramp on the property. There is also a public boat ramp minutes away. Excellent fishing and boating opportunities right out the back door. Charter boats/captains are also available nearby for offshore, inshore and bay fishing. Photo excusions and day trips can also be booked. The home boasts a fully stocked gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There are fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom, 2 screened porches and a deck for sunning with southern exposure. Outdoor cooking options are awesome with a Weber Genesis gas grill and Weber Slate gas griddle. There are 5 hard shell kayaks, 2 paddleboards and three bikes available for use. House is surrounded by a white picket fence--ideal for keeping track of children and dogs. Master bedroom has a king size bed, same floor has a second bedrom with 2 twin beds. Downstairs is a beautiful guest bedroom has a queen size bed and sitting area with access to a screened in porch. Elevate your Eastern Shore experience when booking a stay with us. The home is professionally deep-cleaned after every booking. Stocked with new top quality linens and towels.
Separate guest cottage listing 4017117 is available for rent and sleeps four--perfect for additional family members or a separate place for the kids. Discount available for the guest house when renting the main house.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs welcome! No cats please we are allergic.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: This home is NOT child-proof
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Parksley, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Eastern Shore Railway Museum and Red Queen Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sawmill Park and North Street Market. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Parksley travel guide
Is Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026 located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Parksley Town Park, Eastern Shore Railway Museum and Accomack Wayside. Bloxom Winery and Accomac Historic District are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Waterfront Home - New Dock w/ Boat Ramp - Pet Friendly - Reduced rate for 2026 Reviews
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The minute we walked in the door we were pleasantly surprised. The kitchen was so well stocked that we were able to pull off a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner for 7 ( the 2nd oven helped). It was cold outside so we constantly had a fire blazing in the living room/kitchen. The dog had so much fun running outside around the house. And the bedrooms and bathrooms were very well thought out. The hosts thought of everything to insure our comfort. We hated to leave after 4 nights, but hopefully we will be back.
John was an absolute legend of a host. Always available to answer questions or give suggestions! The house is beyond well equipped with anything you could want for your stay, it truly felt like a vacation with the level of amenity and to-do on site. The location of the house is perfect to explore various different areas and attractions along the eastern shore, if you ever want to leave the property that is! We’ll absolutely be renting again!
Very well appointed and stocked spacious home, on a beautiful private property directly on the Bay. Fantastic views and sunsets. Host provides lots of recreation toys and has a excellent docking/ramp facility for convenience. Susan is committed to providing the best possible experience for her guests. Would highly recommend.
We looked at many properties that were on the water, secluded, and pet friendly. No other option came close. Zero city. All views, stars, water, peace and quiet. Complete with full wrap around fence for the dogs to roam free. Perfect off season location to relax and recharge. Host was easily reachable and we had zero issues. The view from the master bedroom is incomparable.
First, the house is clean, well-stocked with the comforts of home, and architecturally stunning in a classic/traditional way. The sunsets are amazing. The breezes off the bay are refreshing. The whole property has a sense of peace. As a young man, I grew up fishing the many lakes, bays and marshlands of Louisiana …. also I worked and played on my grandfather’s farm in Virginia. This plays combines the two, magnificently. My wife, our two young boys, and the dog were at ease in this wonderful place. The kitchen is a dream. Form card games, to movies, to stargazing, to exploring the bay on our boat, right from the backyard …. we truly enjoyed a special place. We loved fishing and finding island beaches. Don’t hesitate … just book it and enjoy!
If you are looking for a quiet, canine friendly waterfront retreat, look no further. The home and its grounds are absolutely beautiful and there is private waterfront access to the Chesapeake Bay.
My family and I were looking for a place just to get away from the noise and the hustling bustle of Fourth of July weekend. While we did not completely avoid neighbors with fireworks, the entire area was completely quiet by 10 PM. The house itself is very quiet inside. Very well built. There was plenty of space for myself, my three family members, and my dog to spread out and find a comfortable spot. The hammock in the front yard, the porch, or the Adirondack chairs by the water all make for comfortable places to relax.
As an avid kayaker, I was thrilled that this property had several boats to choose from so I did not have to bring mine from home and I found the private canal to be an amazing asset. Just throw a boat in the water and paddle out. While the water is tidal, the tides here are gentle and easy for beginner paddlers to navigate. In my 20+ years of kayaking I even managed to get my 65-year-old mother to paddle with me for the first time and she managed wonderfully.
I would be remiss if I did not mention how attentive and amazing the owners of this property are. They are very knowledgeable of the area and take great pride in their gem of a home. They really helped to make this trip truly special for myself and my family. Thank you John and Denise.
I have enjoyed stays in vacation homes over many summer trips. This is the first one where I feel like I could happily return. It's not home, but it was a personal place of comfort and peace.
My spouse enjoyed the beauty of the place, especially the sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay.
My youngest teen wanted to try to catching and preparing her dinner. On night two, we had traps, bait, and an industrial stockpot courtesy of our hosts which we used to catch and cook our dinner. There was also fishing gear in the barn, but we didn't have time to use it.
Our middle daugher was entranced on the third night by stars visible the dark skies overhead as we caught sight of the annual Perseids.
On our last night, we went out with our oldest daughter in three of the many kayaks on the property. We explored the marshes and met a couple of watermen plying their trade just outside the marsh.
Never had a chance to meet our hosts, but they live only an hour away if we'd needed them. I had several questions before and during our stay. John was promptly available to answer them by VRBO, text message, and (presumably) by phone if necessary.
Three things guest should be prepared for are:
1. This home is remote, about 20 minutes from Route 13, the main highway on the Virginia Eastern Shore.
2. House wifi is great, but cell coverage is spotty.
3. The property is on a lush salt marsh, so we encountered plenty of biting insects if we went outside unprotected (in August). YMMV as that's seasonal.
This was a great vacation house for our family of four and the family pet. Great having a boat ramp and slip onsite as well. Would certainly recommend this house and would stay here again for sure.
One of the nicer homes in which we've stayed. Well stocked and furnished, amazing view even in the winter. Owner was very easy to work with. If we stay in the area again we will absolutely go back.
What an amazing home and property!! We just returned from a great stay and cant say enough about this gorgeous house! From the beautiful decor, well stocked kitchen, barn full of toys, there isnt a thing that was overlooked by the owners! Cant wait to return!
Beautiful home! Incredibly clean, quiet and wonderful for families and our dog. We loved being able to kayak. The home does not feel like a vacation rental it so clean and well appointed for guests. You can tell a lot of love went into this home and we had the most wonderful time with our family.
This is a lovely home by the water. We enjoyed having the dock right there for our boat as well as fishing and kayaking. The house has everything you need to enjoy the area including beach equipment. The owner even provided some local places to check out for dining and a guide to the general area. We had a very hot and humid week which found us inside quite a bit but the screened porch was awesome!
We very much enjoyed our week in Susan’s beautiful home. There were spaces to be quiet or right in the middle of family activities. We enjoyed taking the kayaks and paddle boards out for bay paddling. We also enjoyed some wonderful local seafood and sailed in Onancock. My favorite memory is seeing the Assateague ponies. The house was well appointed with everything we needed and Susan quickly answered all of our questions.
We just rented Susan's home for a long weekend in February. It is every bit as nice as it looked online if not better, and Susan was super easy to communicate with. We traveled with my elderly father who has limited mobility issues and the set up of the house was perfect. (note there are 2 or 3 steps up from the ground to the front door which he managed) Nice bed and large standing shower with a modest threshold to enter on the first floor where there was also - the dining room with a beautiful marsh view - the kitchen shared the same marsh view so it was easy to spend time there next to a very comfortable living space. We also used the two upstairs bathrooms with an ample size bathroom for sharing. We would not hesitate to rent again. (Tip if visiting Onancock, we found driving there through Lee Mont and out to Rt 316 to be much easier especially at night as the other route has lots of twist and turns you might not navigate successful) In warm weather the stay would be even better with two great porches and direct water access.
The house is beautiful and matched the description and photos online. I spent a lot of time reading in the screened in porch where it was so peaceful looking at the water views and hearing the birds and seeing the wildlife on the property. Susan provided a list of area attractions which was very helpful so we ventured to Chincoteague and visited the NASA visitor center on our way home. There was a launch scheduled during the week of our stay however due to weather it was postponed.
If there were any questions we had, Susan was very responsive with answers. She made sure we had everything that we needed to make our vacation enjoyable.
This is a beautiful home located on the water. The home is spacious and beautifully appointed. We celebrated our mothers 95th birthday and it was the perfect venue!
We had a wonderful long weekend at this beautiful home. Great location. Had a great time on paddle boards and kayaking. Quiet and serene.
Evenings on the screened in porch was magical.
Beautiful and clean. Susan did a wonderful job of responding if we had questions. The listing was very accurate, and we had no issues with the house or the property. Would definitely go again!
Everything was as expected. We ended up going to Assateague Beach most days by vote of the kids. The bay wasn't exciting enough for them The rental itself is amazing and every room got used. I really enjoyed the screen porch watching the deer and red-headed woodpeckers. During dinner you get to enjoy the Martins protecting against squirrels. Obviously, most sunsets were picture -worthy. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the kitchen,,, the oven and cooktop were far above any expectations for her. Our hostess was quick to reply with any questions I had.
We couldn't imagine a more delightful setting for catching up with friends for a few days. Susan has provided lovely settings for gathering with coffee in the morning, wine at night--screened porches, warm and inviting dining room with a beautiful view of the water, cozy living room adjacent the kitchen so that the conversation continues through meal prep. The decor is charming, classic, filled with paintings that echo the surrounding landscape. This was perfect for us, too, because we brought our small dogs who so enjoyed roaming free inside the picket fenced area. We mostly cooked inside, but did wander over to nearby Onancock for lunch and a bit of sightseeing. We felt so welcomed here. Everything was easy, from check-in to check-out, getting set up with WiFi, choosing what to watch on TV, cooking in the fully equipped and up-to-date kitchen. It felt more like the host had left her home for people she knows and loves rather than the complete strangers that we are to her. I've already shared the link with my daughter and other friends, assuring them of a great place to get away from it all.
What a wonderful, wonderful stay of 5 nights in June! Never really wanted to leave the property, was so special. Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, very well stocked kitchen, and just many places all over the house to enjoy each room’s own uniqueness and setup! We absolutely lived on the main screened-in porch. Was fun to watch the deer and rabbits from there. our host, Susan, was wonderful and very responsive to any questions, and gave us wonderful suggestions! Our family and dogs enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. The place with the fenced-in yard was a dog’s paradise! We will definitely be returning!!! The area is a slice of paradise and a wonderful spot to just unwind.
We have been here a couple of times and we love staying here. The boat ramp and docking is super convenient and the home and property are absolutely gorgeous. Our dogs love the fenced in yard and it's a short boat ride to an island where the pups enjoy swimming and playing on the beach. Susan is so easy to work with and couldn't be more attentive and responsive. We already planning our next trip back.