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Live the "Life on a Sandbar" in a beachfront bungalow! with ODU Football Tickets

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Beautiful sunrises.
Hammock and chairs waiting for you.
Sunroom with table and six chairs with dune and water views.
Kitchen bar
Gorgeous sunsets nearly every day. No surcharge for electrical storms.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Norfolk, VA
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 King OR Two Twin Beds

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Live the "Life on a Sandbar" in a beachfront bungalow! with ODU Football Tickets

Beach front getaway. Experience beachfront living and leave your worries at home. Two bedroom, two bath cottage located on Willoughby Beach right on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Centrally located between Williamsburg, Jamestown, Hampton, and Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the Outer Banks. Close to Norfolk Naval Bases and Old Dominion University. Great for surf fishing or pier fishing on nearby Ocean View Fishing Pier and Restaurant. Easy beach access/dune walkover ramp located next to property.
NO PARTIES or EVENTS without prior permission.
THIS PROPERTY CANNOT BE RENTED THOUGH CRAIGSLIST!!! DON'T BE SCAMMED!!!
ODU FOOTBALL TICKETS (1st Row behind Home Team) and Tailgate Pass Available.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Norfolk

Located in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Monroe and Fort Monroe National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Buckroe Beach and Park and Sandy Bottom Nature Park. Virginia Air and Space Center and Buckroe Beach Carousel are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Old Dominion University - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 17 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live the "Life on a Sandbar" in a beachfront bungalow! with ODU Football Tickets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live the "Life on a Sandbar" in a beachfront bungalow! with ODU Football Tickets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live the "Life on a Sandbar" in a beachfront bungalow! with ODU Football Tickets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live the "Life on a Sandbar" in a beachfront bungalow! with ODU Football Tickets located?

Located in Willoughby Spit, this holiday home is within 2 miles (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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 207 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Great stay

Great host and clean place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and location was wonderful. The owner was very friendly and responsive to any questions that I had. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! The home, location, and weather! Had an awesome time and plan on returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Cozy

Excellent location. Cozy house. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avital S.

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

Great location to relax and enjoy before the next leg of our trip

My family and I really enjoyed our time at Life on a Sandbar, it's a very cute house and plenty spacious for the 4 of us. My kids really enjoyed the easy beach access and we had fun at night looking for shark teeth and making friends with some nice locals. Jimmy was very responsive and gave great recommendations for local spots as far as food and things to do. We hope to be back one day and stay for even longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Awesome experience!

This was the second trip since the beginning of the year to visit with our Marine. Just a great house on the beach. Close to restaurants and grocery store. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Concert getaway

Clean and cozy, a great launching and resting place for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie F.

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

Perfect location very clean

The house was immaculate! It is better than the pictures which never happens. Well stocked kitchen with all the essentials. Any easy walk to the beach. We appreciated the beach chairs so we didn’t have to bring our own. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life on a Sandbar was everything listed and more! Jimmy was wonderful to communicate with and fabulous host. Sitting on the porch enjoying the breeze and watching the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds was so relaxing. We walked to Willoughby Fishhouse to eat one evening and that was delicious. Husband and I did 3 miles every morning around the neighborhood and always a nice walk. There was absolutely nothing I could see anyone complaining about and would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Fun in the sun!

Perfect location and the house was very clean and cozy. We had a wonderful vacation here 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista J.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed the house and view of bay. Limited traffic on dead end street was nice, as well as the direct access to the beach. Minimal stairs was a blessing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

Vacation

Relaxing vacation with family, some sightseeing, some down time. Great place, great location! Has everything you need and awesome beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Wonderful Stay

“Life on a Sandbar” was perfect! It was exactly the getaway we needed. It was home for our 11 day stay. The beach, sunsets, sunrises and ship watching were wonderful! Location to all sites was perfect! Grocery store and fresh seafood easily accessible! We had all the amenities we needed and Jimmy was a great host! We look forward to our next visit! We highly recommend “Life on a Sandbar” for rest, relaxation and renewing your time together! Thank you Jimmy!Charles and Susan
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thank you

We had an amazing time here, beautiful home, location, and Jimmy was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tosha h.

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

Perfect little getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is fully equipped with everything you would need. Jimmy, the owner, was responsive and accommodating, allowing us to check in early and depart late. Although our trip was brief, we plan to return and spend more time there. Oooo, and the beach is seriously just steps away!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nannette B.

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

Great location

My husband and I stayed here on our way to EI NC. It was located right on the beach. Clean, well stocked and perfect for our one night stay. night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Scenic Views

Our stay on the sandbar was very scenic and relaxing. The host was extremely accommodating and gracious. Definitely, we will be returning in the very near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfection!

This place is all you could ask for! Super clean, great location, beautiful views, outstanding host! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Paradise by the water, off the beaten path

We had a fantastic stay at Life on a Sandbar! The location is unbeatable—just steps away from the beach, with amazing views. The whole stay was both convenient and relaxing. The home was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with all the amenities we needed for a stress-free stay.The WiFi was excellent and was especially appreciated since we had to work remotely during our visit. Communication with the property owner was smooth and prompt—any questions we had were quickly answered, making us feel well taken care of throughout our stay.Overall, this was the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Quick access to I-64 as well as to surface streets to both Old Dominion University and Norfolk made this location perfect for our 5-day stay! If we plan another trip to Norfolk, this property will at the top of our list!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Perfect beachfront stay!

Great beachfront property! Very light and airy and spacious. The decor is perfect for a beach house and adds to the experience. Will definitely stay again if we're back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Quick stay in Norfolk

I had a quick work trip to Norfolk and stayed at Life on a Sandbar. The host, Jimmy, was great to work with. Very quiet area. The best part was watching ships come into and out of the Bay right from the front window. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

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

Great Place on the Bay

Jimmy's place was all you could ask for: very clean, comfortable, quiet and well equipped. We immediately felt at home there. A great base for visiting the Norfolk area. Jimmy is a gracious host who provided everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great stay!

Excellent host! Home was very clean, outdoor patio/entertaining area was excellent and a very short walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chawn O.

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

Very cozy cottage!

Had a delightful stay on Willoughby Spit! Beach was super clean and short walk from the cottage. Owner was very responsive and cottage was as described. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Relaxing and quiet

The house is extremely clean and well stocked for a family stay. The location is great. Walking out the back doors onto the beach can’t be beat. The home owners is super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jimmy Black

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Why they chose this property

Experience the life of living on a sandbar. Fish, swim, walk, rest, and relax. Sunrise and sunset views! Gently sloped sandy beach with normally small waves that are great for kids and families. Beach umbrella and drinking glasses provided!

Languages:

English

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