Sharpley Cottage
Here is a list of places and attractions we know you will love as much as we do.
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NASA Rocket Launches
There are local Rocket launches from the Wallops Flight Facility that are truly amazing to watch, and experience the sounds and feelings. Below is a list of upcoming missions supported by NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.
Pony Penning Week
Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim. The Chincoteague Pony Swim was made famous by Marguerite Henry’s “Misty of Chincoteague“. Tens of thousands of spectators from around the world gather on Chincoteague Island each year to watch this annual tradition.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
The Largest Indoor and Outdoor Fine Arts & Crafts event on the Eastern Shore of VA
Awesome Breakfast & Lunch Served · Non-stop Live Music · Fresh Blueberries · Muffins & Pancakes · Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream
The Ultimate Blueberry Pie · Old Fashioned Blueberry Shortcake
Volunteer Fire Dept. Carnival
The Volunteer Fire Dept. Puts on a wonderful spectacle in it’s Carnival, From the best fair food like funnel cakes, fried Oreos, local flavor fries, and Oyster fritters you will love the local offerings. There is also rides for the kids (and adults if you like).
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Search For Shamrocks
Join Main Street Merchants for Chincoteague’s popular free two-day St. Patty’s Day adventure! Visit businesses around the island during the annual Search for the Shamrocks event for clues to solve a riddle. Cross the finish line by 4:30pm Saturday to register for great prizes. Grab some friends and your green to shop, play, stay, and WIN!
Death by Chocolate
Our annual Valentines adventure of Chocolates and mysteries. Put on by our local Main St. shops you can go from business to business meeting our local shop keeps filling your bags with sweets to die for. Plenty of local prizes and ways to fully enjoy your stay Death by Chocolate it truly a great way to sped the weekend.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Farmers & Artisans Market
The Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market & Kitchen Art Gallery at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street with 45+ vendors offering fresh local seafood, produce, other good things to eat and a wide array of arts & crafts.
Beebe Ranch Tours
We are open April through October for the Misty history tours, which are by appointment only. Then participants “follow the leader” over to Beebe Ranch where Billy Beebe picks up the second part of the tour.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Easter Decoys & Art Festival
The Easter Decoy & Art Festival is held to celebrate the history and craft of decoy carving and where local and national decoy carvers and artists of all kinds; fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, etc. exhibit and sell their work at this Chincoteague Island tradition.
Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Visit beautiful Chincoteague Island and celebrate an annual Christmas tradition – the Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade! The parade will begin at the intersection of Main Street and Maddox Boulevard, head down Main Street, and end at the old Fire House. . Keep an eye out for Santa!
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Seafood Festival
The Chincoteague Seafood Festival is held the first Saturday in May to promote the seafood industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The festival offers fresh, local seafood and will include exciting offerings and signature dishes from local restaurants as well as old and new Eastern Shore favorites prepared by famous festival cooks, volunteers, and professionals.
Oyster Festival
Join the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at the 52nd Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival! Held each year to mark the arrival of Oyster Season and promote the seafood industry that is integral to Chincoteague Island. Enjoy all you can eat seafood, live music from Island Boy (a festival favorite for over 30 years), Extravaganza Raffle, Best Space Awards, and so much more!
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
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Shark Week (for the whole family)
Dive into the depths of excitement with Shark Week at Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City!
Delmarva Discovery Museum is hosting its Annual Shark Week July 8-13. We are kicking off the week-long festivities with Story Time at the Museum! Every day there will be different activities you can participate in! Shark feeding daily!
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Chincoteague Village Mall
The Village Mall is located on Chincoteague’s historic downtown on Main St. Filled with wonderful local businesses and treasures of all sort. You won’t want to miss this shopping experience whilst here in Chincoteague.
Chincoteague Museum
Inside the Museum of Chincoteague Island you’ll discover the 1st Order Fresnel Lens from the Assateague Island Lighthouse, the iconic Chincoteague ponies known as Misty and Stormy, models of vessels that plied the Chincoteague waters long ago, items that washed ashore from shipwrecks, a decoy carver’s workshop, and oral histories, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of Chincoteague Island life throughout it’s long and varied existence.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Captain Timothy Hill’s House Open
The Captain Timothy Hill House, 5122 Main Street, is the story of an unexpected journey, and proof that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Who would have expected that a rare piece of American architectural history was hiding beneath the dilapidated structure sitting on Main Street on Chincoteague Island, Virginia?
Daisy Island Cruises
On our nature cruises you will experience Assateague Island in a way that is simply not possible from land. Let us show you the hidden beauty and wildlife of Assateague Island. At Daisey’s Island Cruises our main goal is for you to have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Captain Dan Tours
Guided pontoon nature cruises of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
See the wild ponies, dolphin, eagles and other local wildlife. Our tours are 2hrs and travel about 25 miles
Assateague Explorer Tours
The Chincoteague cruise to Assateague’s National Park is amazing during sunset and what memories are made of. Assateague’s wild ponies, dolphins, bald eagles and other wildlife offer chances to experience their epic grandeur on the sunset boat cruise.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Captain Casey’s Island Cruise
On tour we will search for the world famous Wild Chincoteague Ponies, but don’t cut yourself sort as we will also take full advantage of what the area has to offer. These things include dolphins, eagles, and a variety of shore birds.
Captain Barry’s Tours
Capt. Barry has been called the “Indiana Jones of Chincoteague”. Captain Barry has been operating his eco-tours for more than 30 years. Forbes Magazine describes Captain Barry as, “a whirlwind of energy and an encyclopedia of Chincoteague wildlife.
This lovely 3 bedroom Cape Cod home is within walking distance of downtown Chincoteague and has 2 full baths, sleeps 6 people, and is very clean and comfortable. The house is well maintained and supplied with all the necessary amenities. The neighborhood is very quiet; you can sit out front in the screen porch or relax in the back yard while watching the many birds, ducks, and squirrels.
Chincoteague Pony Center
Chincoteague is famous for Ponies! The Pony Centre is the place to experience all things Ponies! At the Pony Centre you get to interact with real Chincoteague Ponies. You will discover why Chincoteague Ponies are beloved around the world. The Pony Centre is the home of the largest herd of Misty family ponies on the Island and many veterans of the Pony Swim
Pony Tails Sweets Shop
Ponytails, your go-to candy store in the heart of Chincoteague Island! Family-owned since 1965, we pride in our rich history and are excited to have undergone new ownership in 2019. Home to the original Ponytails taffy, we have rebranded our store, introducing new and improved flavors, trending treats, and so much more while preserving the beloved experience and iconic tastes that our customers have cherished for decades. Dive into our delightful selection of sweets and indulge in a journey that continues to bring joy to everyone!
Rates Per Night
Rates
- June 1 – August 31 is $130 a night
- Septemper 1 – November 30 is $95 a night
- December 1 – March 31 is $60 a night
- April 1 – May 31 is $95 a night
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