Back after a 2-year hiatus! East of the Sun is a fully-restored ca. 1890 Victorian (3 en-suites) with a large screen porch and private, 12' round plunge pool. Our place is ideally suited for 3 couples or families with older children. We welcome younger children as long as parents confirm they're okay with 3 floors/2 sets of stairs, antiques, and a pool. We have a strict limit of 6 guests. Please note that our property is only available Saturday to Saturday (i.e., 7 night minimum). The space The property offers ample gathering spaces: front porch; living room; chef-grade kitchen; large screen porch; and a large and lushly-landscaped courtyard-style backyard with plunge pool, outdoor shower, and grill. All 3 bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms. If you'd like to learn more about how we transformed East of the Sun, check out our website: eastofthesuncapecharles or follow us on IG: eastofthesuncapecharles. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. There is a Guest Cottage on our property, but per the Town's zoning ordinance, it is not available for short-term rental. We (Cynthia & Tucker) are the only individuals permitted to occupy it. Rest assured, though, that we're there only a night or two out of any given week and are committed to ensuring your privacy. We won't be hanging out on the screen porch or by the plunge pool so that you can fully enjoy the property with your guests. 2. We have strict limits on the number of guests we accommodate at East of the Sun. We do not allow any parties--meaning, you are not permitted to entertain anyone not included in your 6-member group anywhere on our property. This restriction is due both to concerns about added wear and tear to our home, which is filled with antiques and other family heirlooms, and also to concerns about the liability risk for us in having individuals we do not know (and have no contract with) on our property. We strictly enforce this restriction, largely due to our tight-knit group of neighbors and friends who look out for East of the Sun and promptly alert us if they notice more people coming and going than we allow. 3. We have a sister property, "West of the Moon, Cape Charles," which is located in Marina Village East (the resort community on the north edge of town). She's a brand new home with a private pool, and sleeps 6. If you need more space for family and friends, you can check out West of the Moon here: airbnb.com/h/westofthemooncapecharles Guest access Guests have full and private access to the main house, screen porch, and backyard (including private pool). Due to the Town zoning ordinance, guests may not access the guest house at the rear of the property. Note that no one else will be accessing the guest house during your stay. Other things to note In the summer months, the heat can be intense at the beach, which offers no shade. For that reason, we strongly recommend that you bring your own shade to the beach—ideally a tent or awning, as umbrellas can be dangerous if the winds are strong and/or gusting. Of course, you’ll find plenty of shade at our plunge pool, as we have a lovely shade sail installed there. We are huge fans of the Shibumi Shade, which is made by a small company in North Carolina. Be sure to order well in advance, because they’re often in a backlog situation.