BluFin Bungalows & Marina
Chincoteague, Virginia
BluFin Bungalows & Marina sits on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, where Chincoteague Bay sunsets and the call of shorebirds make it clear this is one of the quieter stretches of the mid-Atlantic coast. The waterfront accommodations here take two forms: classic Bungalows on the water and the more unusual Bungalow Boats — floating accommodations that put guests right on the bay. Each unit comes fully equipped with a kitchen, making multi-night stays comfortable without restaurant dependence.
The island's most famous draw is literally visible across the marsh: the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on neighboring Assateague Island protects 14,000 acres of beach, salt marsh, and maritime forest, along with the wild Chincoteague ponies that have roamed the island for centuries. The ponies' origin — likely descendants of shipwrecked horses — has become one of the East Coast's most enduring stories, and visitors can spot the herds from the refuge's Woodland Trail or from a local boat tour that navigates the tidal creeks.
The annual Pony Swim, held the last Wednesday of July every year since 1925, draws thousands of spectators as the Saltwater Cowboys herd the Virginia herd across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague for an auction of the foals. Assateague Lighthouse, completed in 1867, adds a historic landmark to the Assateague side that visitors can climb for bay views. Assateague Beach itself is undeveloped, open for surf fishing, crabbing, and swimming along miles of unspoiled shoreline.
The marina at BluFin makes boat access straightforward, and crabbing and fishing off the docks are part of daily life on the island rather than a special outing. The village of Chincoteague is walkable and full of seafood restaurants and local shops — a good evening when the bay is calm.
Book a Bungalow or Bungalow Boat at BluFin and spend the days the way the island suggests: on the water, watching for ponies, and eating as much blue crab as possible.
What does this place offer
- Bathrooms
- Beach
- Boat Docks
- Boat Rentals
- Boating
- Fishing
- Gated Entrance
- Marina
- Pet Friendly
- Pool - Outdoor
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Location
Things to know
Check-in:
Check-out:Rules
Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager makes the ultimate decision for spot placement.
Pet Policy
- Pets are allowed on-site and in accommodations.
- Bungalows allow for 2 pets per accommodation.
- Dogs must remain on a leash at all times outside of the accommodation. Other conditions apply.
- Owners must supply rabies documentation at check-in.
- Guests acknowledge the resort pet cleaning fee is $10.00 per pet per day and will not permit pets in a non-pet-friendly rental.
No Smoking
- There is no smoking permitted within the accommodations.
- When accommodations are inspected and smoking has been discovered, a fee of $250.00 will be charged for cleaning.
- Any violation of these provisions or overall resort policy will be considered a breach of contract; tenancy will immediately be terminated, and the tenant will forfeit the right to any refund.
Housekeeping and Damages
- The card on file will be charged a cleaning fee of up to $250.00 upon departure if ANY of the following conditions are met: damage to the premises, excessive cleanup upon departure, damage to personal property of BluFin Bungalows, and - Marina excessive energy consumption or leaving the premises unreasonably dirty.
- It is expected that the guest(s) leave the accommodations “Broom Clean” - meaning the guest(s) have removed all personal belongings from the lodging, washed any dishes, removed trash, wiped countertop surfaces, and swept the floors.
- The rental fee will cover minor cleaning of the accommodations, including sanitizing the bathroom and kitchen areas.
- Any excessive cleaning will be charged to the card on file.
- The guest(s) agree that the unit was inspected before check-in a proper inventory count was made, and a notice of belongings can be found inside the kitchen cabinet.
- The guest(s) acknowledges the inventory process and he/she shall notify the front desk immediately of any discrepancies or needed repairs at the time of check-in.
- Following departure, any further findings upon checkout by the housekeeping staff during the checkout cleaning will be deducted and charged to the card on file and the guest(s) will be informed of such charges.
- An inspection of the accommodations will be performed by BluFin Bungalows and Marina staff members before or following the guest(s) departure.
- Guests should contact the front desk to request a walk-through inspection before the guest has left the resort.
- Guest will be notified if the accommodations are not up to the resort check-out standards.
- In the case that the accommodations or the contents have been damaged or removed, the guest may face additional charges to the credit card on file.
Keys
- Keys will only be administered to the guest whose name appears on the reservation unless otherwise notified.
- All keys administered at the time of check-in MUST be returned to the front desk before checkout.
- A $25.00 replacement fee will be charged to the credit card on file for any lost or unreturned keys.
Mid-week Cleaning
- Midweek cleaning is available for an additional charge.
- Midweek cleaning will include sweeping and wiping down countertops, and table surfaces, and trash removal.
- Linen will be replaced during the time of mid-week cleaning.
Disclaimer
- The guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BluFin Bungalows and Marina, their premises, and/or any agent involved with this rental agreement for any loss, liability, damage, or cost the guest may incur due to his/her occupancy of the premises or from participation in any activities undertaken at BluFin Bungalows and Marina or outlying waters.
- There are no refunds due to inclement weather or power outages.
Cancellation Policy
MODERATE
If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.