Blue Haven in Chincoteague Island

Get Ready for Your Summer 2013 to the Beach!

Chincoteague Island named in Top Ten Island Destinations by Travel Advisor!

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Cozy Chincoteague Island cottage, perfect for family, couple or friends getaway. (Maximum occupancy is 6). 

Large fully equipped kitchen with all cooking and eating utensils, pots and pans and cleaning supplies, cable tv, dvd player, stove, full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, washer/dryer, central air.  Really large family-size bathroom.  2 Bedrooms (1 with two Double beds, 1 with a Double and a Twin), sleeper sofa (double sized)...plenty of room in bedroom or living room for a blow up mattress, sleeping bags, play pen or crib. Stocked bookshelf, board games, children's DVD's, coloring books and crayons. 1,200 square foot home.  

Enjoy pristine Assateague Beach minutes away. (Conde Nast Traveler’s 20 best beaches in America!) Because Assateague Beach is a National Park, it is beautiful, clean and a true beach! No buildings or development allowed. The ocean swimming, wave jumping and play are wonderful. 

Explore the channels and nature preserve of Assateague Island. Chincoteague Island boasts a quaint town with lots to do, great seafood, art galleries, gift shops, old-fashioned ice cream shops (try Island Creamery...the Mississippi Mud!) and vintage movie theatre. Boating, Biking, Fishing, Crabbing, Surfing, Miniature Golf or…Just lay on the golden sand!              

See the famous ponies. Memorial Park where the Ponies arrive is walking distance. Only 3 hours or less from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware...

SEASONAL RATES (Memorial to Labor Day) Rent by the weekend (Friday to Monday $450), mini-week (Monday to Friday $500) or week (Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday $700) Maximum occupancy is 6. 

That's $100 to $150 a night!  Area hotels cost $149 to $259 a night! 

Compare our mini-week rate of $500 to a mini-week at the Hampton Inn.  It costs $1,139 for a Monday to Friday stay (2 Queens in one room).  And you don’t have access to a kitchen and you have to pay for laundry.  The Best Western will cost you $834 and the Blue Heron costs $520.  The limits on these rooms are 2 adults and 2 children and again, no kitchen and you pay for the laundry. 

OFF SEASON RATES Rent by the weekend (Friday to Monday $350), mini-week (Monday to Friday $400) or week (Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday $600) Maximum occupancy is 6. 

“We had a nice stay and beautiful weather!  We liked the cottage very much!” J. Peterson (2009)

“Just loved it, so cozy for our family! Thanks!” R. Jessop 

“We had fun last year and would like to come back this year for a mini-week.” R. Dougherty (2011)

 “We absolutely enjoyed our stay here at Blue Haven.”  Brandt Family (2011)

 “The kids loved the beach.  Enjoyed Blue Haven.”  The Wood Family (2011)

 “We had a GREAT time—Wahoo!  Thank you for sharing your home.”  K. Wood (2011)”

“Just turned 12 year old daughter, 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter—all had a blast!  There’s something to do for all ages” Dougherty Family (2011)

“We had the most wonderful week here in Chincoteague!  Love the place and thanks for renting to us!”  The Loughs (2011)

“Blue Haven was more than accommodating and the house was awesome.  The people at Eastern Shore Retreats were top notch!”  J. Pelath (2011)

“Hopefully we can come back to Blue Haven again, we had a great stay.  Blue Haven fit every one of our needs.”  S. Tokash (2011) 

“We are from Washington state.  This was our first trip to the Eastern seaboard.  Thanks Blue Haven.  We could be tourists by day and relax at the day’s end.”  D. Bohannon (2011) 

Enjoy pristine Assateague Beach minutes away. (Conde Nast Traveler's
20 best beaches in America!) Because Assateague Beach is a National
Park, it is beautiful, clean and a true beach! No buildings or
development allowed. The ocean swimming, wave jumping and play are
wonderful.

Explore the channels and nature preserve of Assateague Island.
Chincoteague Island boasts a quaint town with lots to do, great
seafood, art galleries,gift shops, old-fashioned ice cream shops (try
Island Creamery...the Mississippi Mud!) and vintage movie theatre.
Boating, Biking, Fishing, Crabbing, Surfing, Miniature Golf or Just
lay on the golden sand!

See the famous ponies. Memorial Park where the Ponies arrive is
walking distance.

Events for 2013--House is Open May 1st to October 15th

May 3-11, 2013

Captain Bob's Flounder Tournament

May 4, 2013
*45th Annual Chincoteague Island Seafood Festival 
The best of the best local seafood enjoyed in a lovely waterfront setting at Tom's Cove Park Campground.  Tickets at the Chamber of Commerce.

May 11, 2013
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

May 11, 2013

International Migratory Bird Celebration at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. 
Special activities, exhibitors, lectures, workshops and fun for the whole family!  

June 8, 2013
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

June 28-29, July 3-6, 12-13, 19-20, 22-27, 2013

88th Annual Chincoteague Island Volunteer Fireman's Carnival
Rides, games, great Eastern Shore food, raffles and tons of family fun!!

July 4, 2013
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at 10 p.m. at the Carnival Grounds.

July 13, 2013
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

July 19-21, 2013

26th Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival 
Arts, crafts, food, live music, and of course, lots and lots of blueberries!!!  Held at the Chincoteague Center.  

July 24 & 25, 2013
88th Annual Wild Pony Swim & Auction
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company holds an annual round-up, swim, and sale of the Chincoteague Ponies. 

August 10, 2013
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

August 31 & September 1, 2013

Chincoteague Decoy Carvers' & Artists' Association Decoy Show
Waterfowl carvings, wildlife art, exhibits and sales from talented artists of Chincoteague Island.

September 14, 2013
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

October 12, 2013

*Annual Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival
Held at Tom's Cove Park Campground at 8128 Beebe Road, Chincoteague VA
All you can eat oysters & much more.  A sell-out event each year...get your tickets early!!

October 12, 2013
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

Summer Rates:
Weekend (Friday to Monday $450)
Mini-week (Monday to Friday $500)
Week (Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday $700)

Compare our mini-week rate of $450 to a mini-week at the Hampton Inn.  It costs $1,139 for a Monday to Friday stay (2 Queens in one room).  And you don’t have access to a kitchen and you have to pay for laundry.  The Best Western will cost you $834 and the Blue Heron costs $520.  The limits on these rooms are 2 adults and 2 children and again, no kitchen and you pay for the laundry. 

Lower rates apply pre-Memorial Day weekend or post-Labor Day weekend.

The address is 3117 Ridge Road, just past Beebee Road.