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Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Greenbackville, VA
  • Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club
    8 min drive
  • Chincoteague Channel
    26 min drive
  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
    28 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    45 min drive

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Exterior

The purple door at the bay.

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (39)
The price is NZ$833
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
The purple door at the bay.

About the area

Greenbackville

Located in Greenbackville, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club and Stockton Park. .This vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Chesapeake Forest and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Virginia Welcome Center at New Church.
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What's nearby

  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 28 min drive
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 30 min drive
  • Captain Timothy Hill House - 30 min drive
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 32 min drive
  • Oyster Bay - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mister Whippy - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Marina Club - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay

Watch the sunrise over Chincoteague Bay from two balconies. Glorious view of Chincoteague VA across the Bay. Telecommute with super fast fiber optic broadband in fully restored (2020) turn of the century masterpiece. Original millwork and architecturally rendered contemporary floor plan. Great family vacation with easy access (half an hour either way gets you to ocean) to Chincoteague VA and Ocean City MD beaches. Enjoy the nature and wild ponies. KID AND PET friendly. Two kayaks and several bikes are available at the house. Kayak trails, boat launch, harbor and bay about 100 easy steps from your front door. Lots of amenities in area from Pocomoke River paddling in Snow Hill, MD and Discovery Center in Pocomoke to Assateague National Seashore half an hour away. House is open and airy. Great room with two story ceiling at center of living. Brand new appliances, smart TV, super insulated, hardwood floors, comforts abound. Sleeps seven plus crib. Non-smoking.

LOCAL FUN TO DO

At the Greenbackville Harbor. Local seafood at the docks just steps away! Deep sea fishing. Shell beach. Waterfront. Lazy and easy.

Launch your kayaks and canoes about 100 easy steps from the house. Big backyard for kids and dogs.

2 miles to Captains Cove Marina Club restaurant/golf/snack bar/playground

3 miles to Timeless Tavern local watering hole and cheapest beer to go.

25 minutes. Assateague Island National Seashore MD and VA - wild ponies/naturalist seminars/birdwatching/ glorious ocean beach with lifeguards in season. Pony Penning wild pony swim last Wed July. Misty of Chincoteague museum.

20 minutes. Wallops NASA Flight Facility - rocket launches and museum.

25 minutes. Chincoteague VA - Beautiful family resort town/restaurants/Maui Jack’s water park 20 minutes away. Best crab cakes at local bar Steamers. Island Creamery - homemade ice cream! Ray’s Shanty seafood market and restaurant - where the locals go. AJ’s on the Creek for higher-end dining - excellent food. Regional winner for BBQ at Woody’s.

20 minutes. Oak Hall VA - groceries, liquor, local produce, cheap cigarettes, hardware store

20 minutes. Snow Hill, MD - Pocomoke River Canoe Company - kayaks/canoes for rent. River walk/park. Julia A. Purnell Museum. Restaurants. Groceries. Liquor. Furnace Town Historic Site.

Between Snow Hill and Pocomoke - Pocomoke River State Park at Shad Landing - outdoor recreation/ swimming pool/ splash pad

DE and MD BEACHES easy drive 45 minutes+/beaches/ boardwalk rides/ amenities/shopping shopping shopping. Outlet mall.

35 minutes. Berlin, MD. Coolest Small Town in America - great shopping and restaurants Calvin B Taylor House Museum. Rackliffe Plantation House Museum. Frontier Town - great fun/ water park on way to Ocean City, MD

Ocean Down Casino and harness racing between Berlin and Ocean City, MD

20 minutes. Pocomoke City MD - Childrens’ Discovery (learning) Center - touch horseshoe crabs/ see local river otters/ drive the river boat/gift shop. River walk. Restaurants. Walmart. Happy Hour weekdays great prices Don’s Seafood.

FISHING - The majority of new folks who move to “Greenback”(as the natives call it) do so because of the excellent fishing in the Atlantic Ocean and the Chincoteague and Chesapeake bays. You can drop a line from any of the landings to the north or to the south of Greenbackville along the Chincoteague Bay for drum, rock, flounder, sand shark, etc. in season. And surf fishing in the ocean is excellent. Landings all along the shoreline provide excellent opportunities for crabbing, and the sandy bottom in the shallow parts of bay is a fun place to clam. Questions about fishing or need rigging? Call Seahawk Fish Center on Route 13, just south of Pocomoke.- Everything for fishing fun including guided fishing trips.

30 minutes to Matthew’s Market - old timey butcher shop and market, Mappsville, VA

1 hour to Wachapreague, VA, flounder capital of the world.

At the Head of the Harbor, we use the most relaxed cancellation policy provided, that is, if cancellation occurs more than 14 days prior to arrival, our guest will receive a 100% refund; for cancellations 7 to 14 days prior to arrival, our guest will receive a 50% refund OR we provide a full credit (of payments made to date) to be used toward another time (based on property availability).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Annette Parker

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs on dangerous dog breeds list not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Set up for baby, too.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Head of the Harbor Greenbackville, quaint fishing village on Chincoteague Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Random C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everyone enjoyed the rental (kids & dog). The house was very clean. The location was really convenient to lots of things in the area. We would definitely consider renting again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Loved the house. Very clean, easy to find. The town is very small and close to the water. Loved the docks and restaurant in walking distance. Close drive to Chincoteague and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessyka H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and Classic
This home was perfect for our family. It was very well stocked with baking staples and foods such as PB&J, taco night fixings, and spaghetti. My kids enjoyed the toys, and we took the kite to the beach. We felt safe allowing our eight year old to ride one of the bikes around the town without fear of traffic
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
My family wanted to do something different this year. We normally go to OBX, Topsail Island or Tybee Island. We got a new pet Cruze Girl and we couldn’t leave her at home, so I went on VRBO and found this beautiful home by the harbor, we had a fantastic time. We visited Assateague, saw the lighthouse, guard shore beach, NASA, miniature golf, salt water pony cruise I highly recommend, and there’s a quiet beach right down the road where we went floating and the teens went kayaking in the harbor and biking. It was a lovely trip, sad it’s over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to vacation
The house was in a very quiet neighborhood and walking distance to the dock. You can launch kayaks and boat from the two boat ramps there (they have 2 kayaks at the property). At the end of the road they have a restaurant, the food was delicious (this is the place that was the Krusty Krab) As for the house, 3 bedrooms each with their own bathroom, one room has bunk beds and a crib, tv room, nice dining room and big kitchen. There was everything in the house that you could possibly need. Two hours from Virginia Beach, 1 hour from ocean city and 25 minutes to chincoteague. We didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental
Everything was as pictured and listed. Great hidden gem of a property. Annette is an AMAZING host! The rental has everything you could need, and more! We loved the kayaks, bikes, and puzzles. Thank you for being a pet friendly rental too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chincoteague getaway
The house was a great location right by the bay with kayaks and bicycles to use. Convenient to both Chincoteague, a half hour drive to the refuge and Assoteague within 45 minutes. Watched the Wallops rocket launch from the balcony. House was very clean and the renovation was well done down to the detail. The kitchen facilitated everything we needed for daily meals. The neighborhood is quiet and quaint. A great experience for our whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Peaceful
We are so happy that we discovered this gem. We got to witness a rocket launch from wallops right from the top deck. Everyone was so friendly, and we even caught crabs off the dock. Would highly recommend. Property is exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location
The whole family enjoyed our stay in this clean and comfortable home. It’s in a great location to explore the many beaches and other interesting spots nearby. We also enjoyed exploring the immediate neighborhood on the bikes that come with the rental. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place
What a wonderful little getaway. It was what I expected and more. Nice and quiet the kids really enjoyed being able to walk down to the docks and catch and enjoy all the local wildlife. And access to bikes for them was a plus too. It rained a couple days while we were down but i between storms the kids were still able to find things to do close to home. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Had a little problem with the internet in the beginning but the owners were very kind and helpful and got it all squared away quickly. I am definitely looking into coming back next year. Ty for making our stay such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great waterfront location in a quiet, relaxing area
We really enjoyed our stay here. We kayaked, visited Chincoteague and OC, and handlined for crabs. The home is walking distance from a marina where we watched commercial crabbers unload their hauls in the morning. There's a nice seafood restaurant right next to the marina that has really good softshell crab sandwiches. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet and the house was clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our stay here, very nice place to stay and we loved that it was tucked away where it was quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the peacefulness and thoughtful details!
We throughly enjoyed our stay. Wish the weather was better but the home was great. It is nice to have three bathrooms all clean and ready to use. The kitchen was stocked with most things you might forget such as condiments, coffee and cleaning products. The remodel of the home was nicely in keeping with the personality of the neighborhood. We loved the interior doors, wood floors and so many craftsman details that were just quaint and neat to see. This home was very clean and inviting. The zone air / heat is so nice for different personalities. There is a nice boat launch down the street and a great shell beach a few streets over where your dog can roam with you and enjoy the water. This home is not in a busy or noisy area and we found that to be wonderful. We have a busy life and found the peacefulness to be very enjoyable. We could go out to the beaches close by or dinner in Crisfield by driving 25 - 45 mins and that was fine with us. Our pups got to stay in a home with lots of windows instead of being left with strangers. My only regret is not having more time to enjoy the kayaks or boating aspects of this place. Next time we come, we are staying longer and will enjoy the area and this rental even more. Annette made us feel welcome and the attention to details was amazing, where else would you find toys, potty seats and children's stools? You won't find these kind of details in other rentals. It was like your mom set it up because she knew you coming, very warm & inviting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance C., Sullivan, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Away and Relaxation
We had a great stay in Greenbackville, Virginia. The owner, Annette, was easy to reach and responded to all of our questions and concerns. The house was immaculate, and had everything in it that we needed. We recommend fishing off the pier at the end of the street, we caught two small sand sharks, a grey sea trout and a Black Sea bass ( catch and release of course)! We highly recommend this property. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Quiet residential area for relaxing visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krishawn N. W., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor front century home Gem!
Wow! All I can say is that we truly didn't want to leave this beautiful century home & nice little community. It was exactly what we we needed but even better. What a unique home, love the bathroom vanities, hardwood floors & old millwork, meticulously remodeled & furnished with everything we needed for a truly relaxing vacation. We knew the minute we entered that we had found our little paradise for the week. The soft fluffy linens & towels were an added bonus, as well as the little things such as paper products, most condiments & ironing board/iron I had inquired about (thanks Annette). Its a little off the beaten path, it's part fishing - part farming community. Americana at its finest! We explored the area daily & enjoyed dining at Aj's on the Creek in Chincoteague several times & had the most amazing oysters, seafood & brunch! Assateague Island beaches & the lighthouse were also a short drive & my favorite activity. Couldn't wait to end our days adventures at this comfotable home base. We appreciate your gracious hospitality & thank you for sharing your lovely home with us & allowing our fur baby to accompany us. Can't wait to visit again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
Loved this house! Perfect for pets and children. Absolutely thrilled with everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm, quiet, and peaceful
If you are looking for a quaint, small area, that is so quiet you can maybe hear the sound of a boat in the distance, this is your place. The whole area of Greenbackville Harbor is so small you could easily walk it/ride the bikes kept in the shed. We loved exploring the area and even met a nice neighbor behind the house on Church St. He told us everyone looks out for each other so it's comforting to know you are staying in an area where there are people around you like that. Along the same lines, everyone waves to you passing by. As mentioned in the description, the boat loading dock is a short walk away and we spent several times down there on the kayak or just taking in the serenity of the bay. The only downside is the restaurant called, "Crusty Crab" is no longer in business, but I bet if it weren't for unfortunate circumstances it would have been a great seafood place like others had suggested prior to its closure. We also accidently discovered "Shell Beach" which is on Franklin City Rd/3005 and is a must see. We collected a lot of cool shells, saw a horseshoe crab and jellyfish. The house itself was very clean, was well equipped with anything you'd need should you run out of it. The host was very responsive to my messages. We captured a great sunset every night and could see the sunrise from the top balcony. We'd definitely come back again for another peaceful getaway. Thank you Annette and Steve!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We had a lovely stay. Greenbackville was a quiet and peaceful place-- just perfect for my wife and I and our parents and their small dog to spend a relaxing week. The house and kitchen were very thoughtfully appointed. In addition to day trips to Chincoteague and Assateague, we also enjoyed getting fresh local produce and baked goods from the Twin Oak farm stand nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
The property was beautiful, clean and matched the online description, and the owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice and clean home
Property had everything you would need for a vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
We had a great experience! The house was clean and well stocked. We were in town for the pony swim, it was a great location, close but far enough away to be out of the crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, homely property
We had a wonderful time in Greenbackville in this beautifully restored house. Our host, Annette, couldn’t have been more helpful and quick to respond. We did find that it was a little further from Chincoteague and the beach than we were hoping, but if you love to fish then this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our stay couldn't have been better .The hostess went above on cleanliness and the house was stocked with everything.Iy was a perfect location and house was beautiful so clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation getaway
We had the best time in Greenbackville, the house was amazing and the owners where so kind and helpful. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022