Serenity Manor 1BR Private Historic Home First Flr - Holiday Home
Stay in a charming 1883 Victorian home, just a 10-minute walk to downtown Onancock’s shops, restaurants, and wharf. This private garden-level retreat offers exclusive access to Serenity Manor’s first floor, including a king bedroom, spacious living areas, full kitchen, screened porch, and large backyard. Enjoy modern comforts like 4K TVs, high-speed internet, USB charging, plus a futon, sleeper sofa, and washer/dryer—perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking space and charm.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the unit
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the unit
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Shower
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the unit
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the unit
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Shower
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
Entertainment
- Books
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
Family
- Children's tableware
Kitchen and dining
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises Driveway, 2 parking spaces, free, on premises
Luxury Amenities
- Outdoor fireplace
- Security system
Outdoors
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Onancock is one of Virginia's oldest towns, chartered in 1680, and one of the few places on the Eastern Shore where you can park the car and leave it there all weekend. You're in the historic district, a few blocks from the town wharf on Onancock Creek, where Chesapeake sunsets are the main event and the mail boat still runs out to Tangier Island. Market Street is the spine of town: independent restaurants, art galleries, the Roseland Theatre, North Street Playhouse, and a farmers market in season. Ker Place, a 1799 Federal mansion museum, is a short walk. Rent a kayak and paddle the creek, or bike the flat back roads past soybean fields and waterfront villages. Farther out: Chincoteague and Assateague's wild ponies and beaches are about an hour north, Cape Charles and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel 45 minutes south, and NASA Wallops rocket launches are sometimes visible from town on a clear night.
Guest Access
You’ll have full access to the main house, with private entry through the front door, which features a smart lock with a keypad—no need to worry about losing a key. The house also has side and rear entrances that can be opened from the inside. There’s an attached apartment available for separate rental. The doors connecting the two units will remain locked for privacy and sound isolation. The only shared space is the driveway, so please avoid blocking the circular drive.
Good to know
Discover the perfect blend of history and modern comfort in this newly renovated 1883 Victorian home, thoughtfully designed for couples or solo travelers. This private garden-level retreat offers exclusive access to the entire first floor, including a spacious king bedroom, multiple living areas, and a full kitchen. Relax in the cozy family room with a 65" 4K Roku TV, or unwind in the king bedroom featuring its own 55" 4K TV. Enjoy the inviting living room or the bright morning room, and dine comfortably at either the main table or kitchen area. Additional sleeping options include a futon and sleeper sofa for added flexibility. For those working remotely, a dedicated workspace with power, a monitor, and USB charging ports is available. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch, large backyard, patio, charcoal grill, and fire pit—perfect for relaxing evenings and a peaceful Eastern Shore escape.
Other Details to Note
**Important:** To maintain the property's high standards, our third-party insurance provider, Truvi, will initiate a verification process post-booking. You will be offered two options for damage protection: a $35 damage waiver fee or a $15 fee plus a $500 deposit. This verification process must be completed, and the damage insurance settled before your arrival.
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Find us
Bring a car. The Eastern Shore has no meaningful public transit for visitors, and rideshare is essentially nonexistent here — don't count on getting an Uber. Parking is free and easy: the house has a drive-way and on-street throughout town. Once you're here, though, you may not need the car much. The historic district is flat and walkable, and Market Street's restaurants, galleries, and the wharf are all within a few blocks. The back roads are quiet and level, so biking is a genuinely good way to see the area. Driving times: Route 13 is the main north-south artery and runs a few minutes east of town. Chincoteague is about an hour north, Cape Charles 45 minutes south, and Norfolk roughly 90 minutes via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (toll applies). Salisbury (SBY) is the closest commercial airport, about an hour north.
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