Historic beach side getaway

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Norfolk, VA

Ocean View Beach5 min drive
Naval Station Norfolk11 min drive
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story12 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

George and Kathleen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

For Family gatherings and quiet events only

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

ALL PETS MUST STAY OFF OF BEDDING AND FURNITURE

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is outdoors only; on patio and porches

Extra Charges: Pet Cleaning fee of $99 to remove pet hair from bedding/ furniture Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available)

Pet Rules: Pet Fee is $99 All Pets must be house trained and stay off of bedding and furniture If not disclosed prior to your stay, pet fee is $300

Check Out is 10 AM A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM - We can not keep the cleaners waiting. Thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Norfolk

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. Waterside District and Virginia Beach Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buckroe Beach and Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Virginia Air and Space Center and Nauticus. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

Norfolk Beaches - 4 min walk
Ocean View Beach - 5 min drive
Hampton University - 9 min drive
Naval Station Norfolk - 11 min drive
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story - 12 min drive

Getting around

Newport News Station - 20 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

The OV Beach Tavern - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Chili's Grill & Bar - 14 min drive
Ocean View Fishing Pier - 4 min drive
The Oozlefinch Craft B - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic beach side getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Historic beach side getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic beach side getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic beach side getaway located?

This family-friendly Norfolk cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Norfolk Beaches, Sarah Constant Shrine Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier. Ocean View Beach and Community Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Hudson Falls

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

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.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by George and Kathleen

This is a family endeavor. George, Kathleen and George Jr. are all working hard to provide a fantastic vacation value. We enjoy our historic little cottage. The location can't be beat as you are about a 90 second walk to the beautiful beach - right out your backdoor with no streets to cross.

Why they chose this property

Close proximity to beach, lots of room for guests, and plenty of off-street parking available. And of course, we are pet-friendly with a $99 pet fee.

What makes this property unique

A very easy stroll to the sandy beach, no roads to cross, just steps to the boardwalk on the beach.
Only a mile drive from the Ocean View Fishing Pier.
Also close to a free public marina with 3 boat ramps and many restaurants and bars.