Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles

Five stars and all absolutely deserved. I spent a weekend here alone to relax and rejuvenate myself and I did not want to leave!
Tammy greeted me at the front porch upon check-​in Friday afternoon and immediately I felt right at home with her. We chatted for a while and she told me about a few places to see in town and gave me a few dinner options. I met another couple staying the weekend and chatted with them and Tammy gave me a tour of the property and a few brochures.
My room, the Virginia Wilson, was adorable and cozy with red and wood hues, a comfy bed, and corner bookcases. Ah, adorable!
I had dinner at The Shanty and walked around the town into the shops where everyone was just as friendly as Tammy had been.
I returned to the inn to relax and bumped into Tammy and her husband, Jim, while getting something to drink at the little kitchenette space for guests which has an ice machine, wine, soft drinks, water, tea, etc. We chatted for a while and they suggested a few movies from their DVD collection for the evening.
The next morning breakfast was served promptly at 0830 to all 7 guests (8 is the max for the inn but since I was a single there were only 7) and we enjoyed a warm egg soufflé (YUM) with some homemade salsa and jams and fresh fruits and orange juice, coffee and teas. Tammy and Jim talked to us and we all made pleasant conversation together about plans for the day and suggestions.
I had planned to drive to Chincoteague but decided instead to explore the town, shop, walk the beach, have some brown dog ice cream (it’s the best, really) and lay out on the porch to read a book. Tammy and Jim had to leave for a reunion so Erica, another innkeeper was there, she’s younger and super friendly. She welcomed me back in the afternoon after my walk and spent a little time talking with me on the front porch. I then napped and read a book for a few hours before walking to the beach, taking photos, and listening to live music in the park right behind the inn. Jim had left folding chairs out for us.
I spent my second night reading on the screened porch and met the neighbor who came to make sure everything was OK since Tammy and Jim were away for the night.
Erica returned early in the morning and served us all ooey gooey French toast with fresh berries and bacon. Yum! Again, we had a pleasant conversation at the table of seven with four new guests from the day before and three of us who already knew one another.
The location is excellent — it’s right on the corner of Tazwell and Peach and you can easily walk to all the shops and dining (5 – 10 minutes) and the beach (5 mins). The big park is also right behind the inn and you can walk in the lovely gazebo or under the vined lattice awnings carefully kept by the garden ladies of the town. I loved it. I didn’t have to start my car once the entire weekend.
I am charmed by both Cape Charles and Bay Haven, which truly was a haven for me when I needed a weekend to recharge my batteries, I can’t wait to come back again!

Tammy and Jim were lovely hosts. My mom and I came for a mother daughter weekend. Tammy was so kind even ahead of our stay and helped to make us some reservations. The georgi wilson room was very nicely decorated and extremely clean. The soaps and amenities in the bathroom were a very nice touch. Tammy and Jim are interesting people and we enjoyed talking with them. Breakfast was great. Would definitely come back again and recommend to others. Thank you Tammy and Jim.

Our friends and my wife and I were planning a couple weeks to explore Washington DC and I knew I wanted to spend some time at the beach, as well. When we realized Chesapeake Bay was really the closest thing we settled on that.
One night of Internet searching and we eventually stumbled upon Bay Haven Inn in Cape Charles… What an awesome and fortuitous find!
It’s four hours from DC and a couple hours out of Richmond with historical sights in between on the Virginia side.
Bay Haven Inn is run by Tammy and Jim and they are truly special folks! The inn itself has three rooms for occupancy and is the quintessential ‘southern charm’ environment (right down to the pineapples on the porch)!
When we were there we were the only occupants and Tammy truly made us feel at home. Every morning she served up a delicious and inventive breakfast with southern flair.
The beach is contained within a little bay and is shallow enough for toddlers all the way out for 300 yards from the shore. The beach is west facing so we got to sit in the ocean with our cocktails as the sun went down… Beautiful
Cape Charles is a little rough around the edges but had enough to keep us occupied at night and around lunch time.
For a unique experience that’s off the beaten path but completely worthwhile, call Tammy at Bay Haven and book a stay!

We had a wonderful stay at the Bay Haven Inn. My conversations with Tammy began weeks before our stay as she made every effort to inquire about my wife’s dietary needs. She also provided great help in pointing us toward other places in town that we might enjoy. The Bay Haven Inn is meticulously decorated and a very short walking distance to all kinds of fun shops and landmarks. Tammy and Jim are definitely lovely hosts!