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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Norfolk, VA
  • Norfolk Beaches
    4 min walk
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier
    4 min drive
  • Ocean View Beach
    5 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    14 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

With a stay at this cottage in Norfolk (Willoughby Spit), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Naval Station Norfolk and Old Dominion University. .This family-friendly cottage is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Hampton Coliseum and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Langley Air Force Base.
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 4 min walk
  • Ocean View Beach - 5 min drive
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 11 min drive
  • Norfolk NEX - 14 min drive
  • Old Dominion University - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪NEX Food Court - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic beach side getaway

Come enjoy our Historic single level Beach Side Cottage. This home is one of the original Ocean View Cottages built in the 1950's. We feature 2 Master Bedrooms with Queen size beds and 3 Twin beds in the 3rd bedroom for the kids. Additional sleepers (little ones) can sleep on the couches if needed.

We have high speed WiFi and a large 75 inch Smart TV for your streaming entertainment.

This Historic property was originally built in 1950. It is one of the few original flat top houses that still survives in this Chesapeake Bay neighborhood. Everything is on one level. We have a large yard that can easily handle parking for multiple vehicles including boat or travel trailers.

We have a beautiful fireplace and warm radiator heat that immediately takes away the chill.

Our full size kitchen is stocked and ready to prepare your meals if dining in. We have two dining tables to accommodate larger groups. We also have two bathrooms with showers, Both recently renovated.

We are located right on a public beach access. No roads to cross, just walk out the door and you have a 90 second walk to our wonderful Chesapeake Bay beach. We are not far from the Ocean View Fishing Pier.

Parking is right outside your door and we also have a combination door lock, so that you can check yourself in and out at your leisure. We are pet friendly with a small pet fee of $99.

The unit comes with a charcoal grill, which is located under cover in the lattice covered terrace or porch.
Our large kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need if you choose to prepare your own meals.
If you have a boat or watercraft, bring it! We have plenty of parking space and are close to a very nice public boat ramp.

Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is now over 70 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its charm as an older beach cottage. Our bathrooms are not as large as modern built, but even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

This is a Family/Residential unit and area. No loud music or noise. Quiet hours begin at 9 PM.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

George and Kathleen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is outdoors only; on patio and porches

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: ALL PETS MUST STAY OFF OF BEDDING AND FURNITURE

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: For Family gatherings and quiet events only
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Cottage Bay Norfolk
Historic Cottage Bay
Historic Bay Norfolk
Historic Side Getaway Norfolk
Historic Beach Side Getaway Cottage
Historic Beach Side Getaway Norfolk
Historic Beach Side Getaway Cottage Norfolk

Historic beach side getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristin B.

We had a good time
The place was in a great location and having everything on one floor was a huge benefit as one of the guests is disabled. The place could use some updates but other than that it was nice! The owner was very responsive to our needs and got right back to us if we had any question! If we ever go back, we would consider this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot to get away!
The hosts were awesome, the house was very comfortable, beach access was perfect. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Hudson Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
50 ft to the ocean and nobody complain about dogs there
Great place to stay with pets and family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Hudson Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
Short vacation
I love staying at this property. Very short walk to the beach, plenty of room for parking 3 vehicles. House is big enough so you have little kids plenty of room for them to run around in the house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Hudson Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
Wide open house
Short walk to the beach kids and the dogs loved that short distance. Once owners were great to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed to say the least
The location was great, close to the beach. Besides the house being very run down, there were ants in the kitchen. i contacted the owners immediately and did not get a response until the next day. they said someone would be out to spray at noon, but no one showed up. The silverware, especially the potato peeler had food caked on it. It is advertised as a fully stocked kitchen, but was lacked essential cook/bakeware. There were no electrical outlets in the bathroom. The curtain rods were barely hanging, i tried to open curtains and it fell on me. Advertised to sleep 10, but additional charges apply for each person over the amount of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed this property.
We loved this property. Nothing fancy, but had everything that we needed. Very close to the beach, plenty of parking, we liked the little porch area that went around the property and the birds went crazy every morning in the trees that surrounded (which I enjoyed!) Our family visited daily while we were there, and I actually enjoyed the minimal decor. I didn’t have any fears of anything being knocked off or broken. Lots of really good local restaurants close by, which we enjoyed. Check in and check out we’re both very easy. My only recommendation would be to update the window treatments. They were all a little miss matched, and outdated, that’s just a personal preference, and would not keep me from staying there again. We loved watching the ships go out and the Navy helicopters. Great location and short distance to Norfolk airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY H., Faison, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Honestly very nice on the inside. (The outside could use some sprucing up or updating) but overall very nice on the inside, clean (which is very important to me), nice location, and spacious. You are right beside the public access to the water. So very close to the ocean. Our family had a great time and it worked wonderful for our family of 7. The only thing that I could say that you needed was small tv’s in the bedrooms and mirrors in the bedroom. With a big family like ours when it was time to get ready to go somewhere and you got a shower and got out and went to your room to get ready so the next person could get a shower. Mirrors would’ve been a big help doing hair and makeup. So make sure to bring a vanity mirror with you!! Other than that GREAT STAY!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Norfolk
My wife, and my in-laws stayed here for a weekend and it was great! It’s located close to a lot of activities and the place itself was great! It had plenty of space and was very clean. It was a very short walk to the beach and accommodating 5 people easily. I would recommend it to any family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Thanksgiving Ever!
The Property met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Donovan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is as described. Right near the beach, which is gorgeous. The rooms are very accommodating and spacious. The bathrooms are sufficient as well. Not gonna lie, little expensive for two nights but was sufficient for what we needed. Close to the base so we were greatly surprised to find accommodations so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place🥰
First off let me start by saying that we didn’t go for the beach. We went to see my son who is in the Navy. The side of the house that we stayed on was big! Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The showers are on the small side but you just do what you need to do and get out. The location was great for us, just minutes from base and only about 30-40 mins from Virginia Beach. We visited the beach that was just a short walk from the rental and…. Well, I wouldn’t want to go there for a day at the beach… I will say that! If you are used to fancy, this place isn’t for you. This is a historical decent size house with everything you need to get by. We enjoyed our stay and Kathleen was easy to communicate with! Will stay again if available next time we come up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay on the bay!
For a group of 7 (4 kids under 12 and 3 adults), this house was perfect for a few quiet days on Chesapeake Bay - lots of couch space for relaxing in front of a big TV, lots of table space for family dinner and playing board games, two clean and well-stocked bathrooms perfect for after water time, and quiet sleeping for resting up for the next day of fun! Easy access to the beach, which was quiet and clean for our stay (Mon and Tues) - calm water easy on little kids and lots of creatures to find (hermit crabs, fish, blue crabs, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and steps from the beach
It was perfect for us. We had my parents and two kids and another family with an infant with us. The house is not modern but it has all the amenities you need. The beach was like having a private beach. No waves, because of the wave breaker rocks. Its literally 100 feet walk to the beach. The house does not have a view of the beach. The shower curtain was broken and the owner came and fixed it. We enjoyed the house...would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would rent here again
Kathleen was very easy to communicate with, she always responded very quickly to any questions. We had noticed the dryer knob to use the dryer was missing and she offered to come over and see what she could do. It’s located very close to a clean, private beach with beautiful sunsets and a quiet neighborhood. The outside of the building could use a little work but the inside was very clean and roomy. The beds were very comfortable and with 4 air conditioners throughout the house it was very comfortable to come back to after a day at the beach. The only recommendation we have is to provide a few more towels, washcloths (we had 5 adults with 7 of each) and dish towels (only 2). Overall it was a great place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Marsha S.

Short walk to beach
The owners were very quick in responding to me. I was a little upset that we paid for early check in but could not check in until later because previous renters left late. The house cleaner worked as hard as possible to get things done because of the mess that was left by them! I was not pleased to see used toothbrush and razor in bathroom that was left by previous tenants so that is something that should be checked when cleaning. The kitchen is not fully stocked! We did not have full size forks to eat with do I purchased some. We had to buy 2 frying pans as well. Everything else was fine. There were some ants in kitchen so any spray is a necessity. That is to be expected though when by the beach! Having a nice grill to cook on would be a plus! The dude road to beach which is beside the house stayed full of cars with beach goers and it got loud on a couple nights. I want to thank Kathleen for responding to me when I sent messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Vacation
A very nice, well equipped vacation home. Very close to a nice, uncrowded, clean beach. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fun weekend stay
Easy check in and out very clean place.Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Convenient with 2 dogs and we were able to book just a week out for our trip. Just had trouble with contacting the owners because you wanted it thru this site. Maybe an emergency # for guests Incase something happened would be good on your list on the table. Otherwise we had a good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason J., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Check in process was easy and the property was extremely clean and organized upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quant
Close to the beach and nostalgic feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great renting experience!
The house was perfect for our weekend, enough room to fit everyone. Kathleen was an excellent host as well, very responsive and accommodating! Would recommend to others staying in Norfolk for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla M., Richmond, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
My kid and his pets love it
Great location and we had perfect weather. Thank you for allowing us to bring the dogs. Kitchen was just right and the big modern tv was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Gem In Norfolk
Wonderful house with a quick 1 min walk to a private (but public) beach. Very clean beach too. The house was a wonderful size accommodating our large group. I would suggest changing the air filters regularly. This would greatly improve the air quality in the house. I think this is important to stay on top of since this house allows for pets Considering the price to rent this home is pretty reasonable, the fact that the home is a bit outdated is okay in my opinion. Everything works in the house. But updating the house wouldn't hurt and would definitely allow for a price increase. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021