These bungalows are great! They have 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, and bathroom. They are just right for a…read morefamily vacation. The staff is friendly and it's very relaxing. The pool and beach are on site. You can't get in the water by your bungalows, but there are chairs outside so you can sit on the shore. The bungalows have everything you need inside as far as dishes and pots and pans. They also provide towels and linens. Check in and check out were very easy. You get into your bungalow with a 4 digit code that they email you before arriving. When you check out you just call and let them know you're gone. The trip was successful and we loved it here. There are water activities (jet skis, boats, kayaks) and grills on site. There's also e-bikes and fishing rods for rent. You can also purchase fire wood, ice, and charcoal onsite There are AC units inside each bungalow but the bedroom with bunk beds doesn't have a unit so either bring a fan or leave the door open, because it gets hot in there. The main room and living room have a TV that has Netflix and other streaming channels. I certainly think it's a vibe here... The staff is great. Mike, Mark, and Connor were very helpful!! Definitely check them out!!

We recently visited for our ten year anniversary. We stayed 2 nights in a floating bungalow. The…read moreaccommodations were very nice. The unit was clean and had alot of updated features. We loved the screened in porch. I would have enjoyed it more if the bungalows were facing the water vs each other but still had a great view of the water. The front desk staff could of been more helpful when we asked about recommendations on things to do. When we asked they responded, "we are locals." Some suggestions would have been nice. Overall a great experience though.

When you first arrive at Lighthouse View, you will be blown away by the breathtaking view of the…read moreAssateague Lighthouse (hence the rental's name). But once you step inside, you'll never want to leave. This townhouse rental is beautifully decorated with soft, cool colors and beachy items everywhere. It provides enough room for a small family (we had 5 and were plenty comfortable). Almost everything you could need is provided. I cannot say enough good things about this home and cannot wait to have many more stays here. I was even able to contact the owners directly when I had questions after the rental agency was closed for the day. I would highly recommend this house to anyone...just don't pick the week I want :-)

From the owner: Located right on the water with your own private dock. Lighthouse View offers spectacular views…read moreyear round, as well as direct deep water access (the public boat launch is less than 100 yards from our front door). You can moor your boat or kayak by your front door and enjoy time on the water in this scenic gem of Virginia's Lower Eastern Shore. Lighthouse View has two bedrooms (sleeps 6 comfortably) and two full bathrooms, with an extra half-bath downstairs. Everything else you could possibly need is there for your use, including a barbecue, crab cooking pots, as well as crab traps for catching them right off your dock! Beach chairs and patio set with an umbrella so you can enjoy meals and hanging out on your deck. This part of the east side of the island is relatively free from trees (places where mosquitoes hang out) so there isn't a need for a screened in porch with Lighthouse View.

We stayed here in 2014 and never stayed in a rental property before but the local hotels are very…read moreexpensive and we had 6 people so we thought renting a house would be a great choice. Chincoteague rentals have many different types of properties. We booked a waterfront house overlooking Assateague island and the location was perfect. The house was close to the park and the local boat ramp, great location and the price was right.

Perfect for all 4 couples!…read more 2nd stay at Spinnaker Waterfront and it's even better than the last time. We stayed with 3 other retired  couples this time and enjoyed having our own bedrooms and bathrooms. One chilly and rainy day we couldn't go fishing but enjoyed the fireplace and appreciated the nice dry firewood the owners supplied. Really enjoyed seeing the Chincoteague wild ponies again, and this time we did get to the Wallops NASA base.   We are planning on bringing our grandchildren for a week next summer. There are so many free activities that we can enjoy with them from catching crabs and swimming off the dock,  surf fishing on Assateague, and even climbing the light house.  Plus the 2 visitor centers on Assateague and Wallops can keep them busy if weather doesn't let us enjoy the National Seashore which is my favorite beach. Especially enjoyed lots of take-out seafood, and the savings vs eating in restaurants. But cooked lots of great breakfasts in the wonderful kitchen that was exceptionally well stocked with everything from paper products to spices and every pot and pan you can imagine including a large crock pot for our gang

Spinnaker is the perfect house for a family vacation. We spent most of the week enjoying the house…read moreand all it offers. Our favorite activity was eating smores off the grill on the back deck after eating dinner on the screened in porch. Our first time in Chincoteaque and we never made it to the beach - no need to when the water is in your back yard! The owners take care of the property like it's the home they live in all year round. We already booked a week for next year!

Extremely pleased with the whole experience of "Proud Mary Charters" last year. Unfortunately, I…read moredid not post my "positive" experience at that time due to having 2 extremely excited grandchildren with their "catches of the day". Just booked a vacation home for an upcoming week soon and knew I need to reach out to Proud Mary to book another charter to make it complete. Thank you "Proud Mary" for making memories that will last a lifetime!

We had a great view of the annual Chincoteague pony swim. Afterwards she took us to a place on the…read morewater where you can view the horse parade down main street. And when that was done we went out to sea and did some dolphin spotting. It was a great day, approx 7 hours. Mary knows all about the local area, people and culture.

BLUE BAYOU: Everything was great before and during our stay. We booked Blue Bayou for 5 days with…read moreIsland Getaways through AirBnB. Our communications with Sherry and staff before arrival were responsive and helpful. The home is simply stunning on the inside and perfect for 2 couples. What put a negative ending on our lovely stay was the attitude of Island Getaways toward personal items left behind. "Throw it away" is their attitude and policy. It is evidently too much hassle for a customer service vacation rental company to facilitate the return of accidentally forgotten belongings to renters - AFTER they have vacated the property. I can't help they cynicism in my thoughts... they have our money, we've left the property spotless, except for our forgotten personal items, and they cannot find the time or generosity to make a phone call to discuss a return using the credit card information they already have. I told them I would pay extra for the box, padding and their time arranging it. My items included about 6 personal 4-8 oz jars of nuts & seeds (collectible glass canning jars) NOT fresh store bought food, and an unopened 32 oz cannister of high quality protein powder. I don't know anyone personally who would intentionally leave personal items behind. I believe that's why it's termed "accidental." I believe people are capable of knowing the difference between store bought fresh food and personal collectible jars filled with pantry items. I believe people realize an unopened cannister of protein powder is fairly expensive. I believe most people are good and kind and generous when given an opportunity to be helpful to others. It turns out even in the off season - when Island Getaways office staff is obviously not as busy as during peak season - it is way too much hassle to carry customer service to the customer AFTER they are no longer on site.

We stayed at Ocean(W) Grove Beach House in Chincoteague Island last year and I will copy and paste…read morewhat I emailed the property. "We were disappointed with the overall cleanliness of the house. A few concerns while settling in: -There are ants all over the kitchen area. -There is also no trash can in the small bathroom downstairs. - barely any hand soap in either bathroom. Thankfully we brought a large bottle of hand soap with us and refilled one of the bottles that was really low. -I also don't see any extra paper towels or kitchen towels or hand towels anywhere in the house. " Their response: "Thank you for taking time to reach out to us about your stay. Despite all of our houses being on a pest control plan, the ants are always a troublesome part of the Chincoteague experience. We recommend that you put all of your food away and do not leave it sitting out. They will be very noticeable otherwise. There is nothing we can really do about the ants. We do keep ant traps here at the office. Please let us know if you would like to stop in and get some. The hand soap is not something we provide with our rentals. If there are soap bottles, they were let from previous guests. We also only provide a starter roll of paper towels and a starter roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Anything beyond that guests would need to bring. If you need any hand towels just let us know. We can put some out for you." The back deck was a mess and unusable. We ended up buying powder to kill the ants and zip lock bags to keep all our food, hand towels and toilet paper, and even with that the ants were EVERYWHERE. When we checked out we got a call asking what the powder was all over the kitchen and I told them, it was ant deterrent and they did not press the issue. I even left the container under the sink since they clearly needed it. I don't know about everyone else but if you pay over $1k to stay in a vacation home for 1 week, you shouldn't be expected to bring toilet paper, paper towels, zip loc bags to keep ants out, hand towels, hand soap, etc. We have rented through Airbnb before in Pennsylvania and did not have to bring any of those items. We have stayed in the area several times at the Best Western and it's always been a pleasurable experience, but I am finding that renting a home is an entirely different thing in that area. It looks like we won't be going back to Chincoteague this year, as most of the homes are not rented by individuals and all the companies I have looked at have poor reviews. So if you want to go, plan really early to find the best places to stay!

I've rented houses from this company three times. The first time was sort of a disaster, but they…read moremade it right for us and moved us into a house that was great. The second and third times were fantastic. Very good service, very helpful. I look forward to renting from them again.

Came here with me and my friends for a bachelor party. We had a 10am reservation and I can…read morehonestly say that it was a great way to kick off the weekend. Our tour guide Basia had a great sense of humor and extreme patience for us kayaking amateurs. She gave us the history of the area and took time to get us close to the wild ponies. If you're looking for quick entertainment with great hosts, then this place is it. Basia will answer all your questions and give you plenty of tips on how to enjoy your stay. Will be looking forward to coming back!

My son and I rented kayaks and a fishing rod here. Everything was quick and easy. The only downside…read moreof this place is there is no public restroom. When we were finished kayaking we both had to use the restroom and the lady informed us that we would have to go to the park down the street to utilize facilities.

During COVID-19 they refused to amend their agreement for those who could not travel- you could…read morecancel the agreement but at a monetary loss of 15% and a refund only if they rented the property. I have 4 separate emails over several months stating they wanted to abide by the terms of the agreement, despite escalating situations in their region. Fair enough-it is a legally binding contract. However, one week before check-in, I receive notification that they have amended check-in hours due to COVID. Given that the agreement specifically references check-in/check-out times and does not include the needed language to amend without my counter-signature, it is only fair that they follow the agreement the same way they are asking us to do. You can't have it both ways. (Also, when I asked to see my signed agreement, which I had in my possession but wanted to see what they would send- they sent an altered, unsigned agreement- highly unethical!) Good thing this is a legally binding contract. I will live up to each clause, and I will pursue each clause they disregard in a separate venue. The big take away I learned from working with this company is that they truly only care about their bottom line.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions we were unable to travel yet still didn't get the full refund even…read morethough they were able to rent both houses for the full time we had reserved. Requested full refund but did not receive one - I've filed a complaint with BBB. Would not recommend this company.

A delightful real life experience of the famous Chincoteague Island and ponies. Storybook boat ride…read morearound the island at 6am spoiled us with ponies right off dock. Ours tour was chock-a-block full of personal stories from our husband and wife Captain and tour guide duo extraordinaire. Our eye candy consisted of a sting ray enjoying a clam breakfast, flopping around in the shallow waters like a happy kid in the candy shop. It was topped by a crane slurping down an eel then a bald eagle. We spied a few more ponies then made our way around the other side of the island for a full grand tour. Appreciated the excellent service and comfortable boat.

The best part of our trip! The sunset tour was perfect for our ten year anniversary! The staff was…read morevery great from start to finish. Our tour guide, Aiden was awesome. He was very knowledgable about the ponies and history of the island. We got a great view of the ponies and dolphins, as well as a great tour of the island.