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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Greenbackville, VA

Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club
8 min drive
Crusty Crab Seafood Shack
4 min walk
Ocean City Station
46 min drive
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
45 min drive

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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).

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
8 minutes by car from Captain's Cove Golf and Yacht Club and 9 minutes from Stockton Park

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

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 are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Random C.

1 Sept 2024

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.

23 Aug 2024

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.

21 Aug 2024

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.

4 Aug 2024

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.

21 Jul 2024

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.

8 Jul 2024

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.

18 Aug 2023

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.

10 Aug 2023

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.

1 Aug 2023

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.

23 Jul 2023

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.

16 Jul 2023

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

26 Jun 2023

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

5 Jun 2023

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

24 Sept 2022

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.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

Quiet residential area for relaxing visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krishawn N. W., Ohio

30 Aug 2022

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.

21 Aug 2022

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

12 Aug 2022

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.

7 Aug 2022

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.

3 Aug 2022

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.

1 Aug 2022

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.

27 Jul 2022

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.

18 Jul 2022

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.

9 Jul 2022

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