Snug Harbor Marina And Resort - Chincoteague

Waterfront cottages with private boat launch and guided eco tours on Chincoteague Island

Waterfront Cottages & Views

Snug Harbor Marina And Resort offers 11 waterfront cottages with direct views of the Assateague Lighthouse and the channel where wild ponies roam. Each cottage includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a deck or porch facing the water. Guests staying in the two-bedroom waterfront cottage have the largest deck and the closest views of the Assateague Island marsh.

On-Site Boat & Kayak Rentals

The resort operates its own rental fleet with Carolina Skiffs, canoes, and kayaks available directly from the private ramp. A personalized kayak drop-off service lets guests launch at specific locations around the island. All rentals include access to the resort's pier and private beach area.

Guided Eco Tours by Local Captains

Captain John, who has been running boats on Chincoteague since age 7, leads small-group pontoon tours (maximum 10 people) to see wild ponies, dolphins, and bald eagles. Basia guides catered kayak tours through the marshes, focusing on local wildlife and plant ecology. Both tours include on-board commentary about the island's history and ecosystem learned over three generations of family operation.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Children can use the picnic area, outdoor fireplace, and sun terrace while parents watch for ponies from the deck chairs. The resort provides family rooms with two beds and a kitchenette, plus access to free on-site parking and the electric vehicle charging station. Guests also receive recommendations for nearby restaurants, ice cream parlors, and the Village Restaurant one block away.

Location & Wildlife Access

Snug Harbor Chincoteague Island sits directly across the channel from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and a 10-minute drive from Assateague Island National Seashore. Guests can observe wild ponies, dolphins, and sea birds from their cottage deck without entering a vehicle. The Museum of Chincoteague is 2 miles from the property, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport is 14 miles away.

• Location: Waterfront on the Assateague channel, 10 min from the National Seashore
• Accommodations: 11 cottages with kitchenettes and decks overlooking the marsh
• Activities: Private boat launch with rental Carolina Skiffs, canoes, and kayaks
• Tours: Small-group eco tours by a third-generation local captain
• Wildlife: Daily views of wild ponies, dolphins, and bald eagles from the property
• Family: Two-bedroom cottages with kitchenettes, picnic area, and outdoor fire pit