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Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!

Beachside holiday home with water park

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Welcome to Shifting Sands!
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1097.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Convention Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!

Welcome to Shifting Sands! Newly Renovated as of November 2025!

This charming 4-bedroom, 2-full bath Beach Cottage is just steps from the beach! Enjoy the beautiful sunrise on the spacious screened-in front deck with extra seating. Fully equipped kitchen just off the cozy living area with bar top! Offers just the right amount of space for you and the family to unwind. The underdeck is spacious for entertaining or just relaxing after a fun day at the beach, with a gas grill, an outdoor shower, and plenty of parking space if needed. Don't forget your furry friend!

This newly renovated beach cottage features all new appliances, central air conditioning throughout, a new roof, two new couches in the living room, flat-screen TVs in all bedrooms and the living room, new LVP flooring, and horseshoe pits along with cornhole boards. If you're looking for a beach house with old-school charm, this is for you.

3Q, 4T

Listed below are all of the standard features available within our properties unless otherwise noted.
Cable TV
Free Wifi
Central Air Conditioning
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Washer and Dryer
Telephone
High Speed Internet Access
Pillows and Bedspreads
Towels Provided
Linens Provided
Deck Furniture
BBQ Grill
25 and older to reserve for family vacations only.
No events
No parties
ALL PROPERTIES ARE NON-SMOKING

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Virginia Beach

Located in Sandbridge, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Hell's Point Golf Club and Regal Strawbridge Marketplace are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandbridge Beach and False Cape Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach or Owl Creek Tennis Center. Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring nearby.
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Map
Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Sandbridge Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Naval Air Station Oceana - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center - 24 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach - 25 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 26 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Back Bay Market and Deli - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sandbridge Island Resturant and Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Pete's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Sandbridge, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, steps from Sandbridge Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from False Cape Beach. Shifting Sands Beach and Surfing Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation at the Shifting Sands just steps away from the Molly Cooper entrance to the beach. The property managers were responsive. The screened porch captured the ocean breezes. The beds were comfortable. The outdoor shower on the lower level was a bonus when returning from the beach with sandy grandchildren. We would gladly return to this cozy cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I seriously loved this house so much that I want to buy it. The location is amazing; it felt like oceanfront. The interior had everything we needed for our family. I've been coming to Sandbridge for nearly thirty years. My regret is not finding this gem sooner. Well done!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary S.

First time to Sandbridge

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Liked the shorter drive from Pgh(past 32 yrs. had gone to Cape Hatteras)and no large dunes to cross. House was older and in need of updating(mattresses were terrible, rust in different spots in bathrooms due to no exhaust fans, no food storage at all). Too many decor items...$ should be spent on improvements lists above

8/10 Good

Jill G.

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

Beach week

Beach access extremely convenient great week !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Polly H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location, steps away from beach access. Good space for family & dogs. Seems like an effort is being made to update the property but there’s a lot to be done. Overall clean, but bathrooms need updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house

Amazing location, just a humble beach house. Clean. Lots of games, puzzles, boogie boards, beach toys provided. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gretchen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, not clean

The house is 'charming' or a bit on the old side but the location is great. There were a couple of issues that the rental company took car of quickly. Its a pet friendly rental and there were piles of fur under beds and sofa. Big, big piles!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

JILL S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Visit.

The property management company was very communicative and great. We reached out with 2 little issues and they we're on it within minutes. The house is nothing fancy but we didn't pay for fancy and we were thrilled to bring our dogs along this year. It could have been a little cleaner and a little less cluttered but it had everything we needed and the location was prime. It was obvious efforts were taken to spruce it up a bit and they were cute and appreciated. The beds are not King size as the listing stated. All and all our group had a great visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeff E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Property was dirty when we arrived. When brought up to the management company on day 1, it took 48 hours to get it cleaned. The cleaners remarked that it "looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while." Just imagine sand and dog hair on the floor when you walk into the house at check-in after encountering a welcome mat that had matted dog hair all over it from different dogs. I hope the owner wasn't paying cleaning fees for each renter all this time. For this, we were given a refund of an amount a little higher than their internal cleaning fee. Website advertised 3 King beds in the house. The beds are queen beds, not King beds. This is the biggest and most alarming problem we had with this stay. We received no refund for this issue. Simply put, we would not have stayed at this property at all if it was advertised accurately. We gave the mgmt company 2 weeks to make this right and after going back and forth (they prefer a text string as communication), we were told there was nothing else that could be done. This is the worst customer service for a beach house issue I've ever experienced. Owner deserves to have a new mgmt company. We had to ask for the code for the bottom door where the beach equipment and washer/dryer were. Nobody seemed to know it initially and ultimately someone found out the code - annoying. We were given a partially used roll of toilet paper on check-in. Gross. All blankets not on beds smelled like mold and we washed them twice.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Surprising little view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time and appreciated being able to bring our dogs. The house is perfectly situated by the beach access very close. There was a surprising nice little view of the ocean from the screened porch- where we spent almost all of our time when we were not on the beach. Beds were comfy and kitchen fully stocked. Clean when we arrived. Plenty of linens and towels. Appreciated the extra fans. Only one issue was the laundry room and outdoor shower had so many large spiders. We still used them, but had to be careful and go in armed with the broom. Otherwise wonderful and would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

The Best Sisters Trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love love love Shifting Sands!! Spent a wonderful week steps from ocean in Sandbridge with my 2 sisters. Plenty of room and well appointed kitchen & LOVE the screened poorch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Beach Vacation Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is exactly what my family was looking for. We needed a pet friendly beach house that was close to the beach. This property is semi oceanfront and was clean and upkept. The property management company was very responsive and professional. We will definitely rent this property again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Original Beach Cottage in Ideal Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic R&R during perfect September weather! Great view, easily accessible beach right across street for our 85 YO mother, and we (esp she) loved the screened porch. Turns out she stayed at this same house 7 years ago with my brother and sister-in-law - they loved it then too! Dog enjoyed it too :)
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynn s.

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

perfect location

great place to stay - perfect access to beach - not alot of traffic, good size lot, great parking for 6 cars -
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Owner T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unclean, no Wifi and poorly maintained!!!

This property was so unclean that we had to clean all surfaces and bathrooms before unpacking. Piles of dog hair and peanuts were found in two of the bedrooms in the corners of the rooms and under the beds. The bathroom toilets needed to be cleaned before use. The screened in porch had no screen on the door and other areas of the screens were torn open. The carpets in one bathroom were so unclean we rolled them up and didn't use them. The door mat had small nails sticking up which could have cut someone barefooted so we removed that as well. We emailed about the Wifi and none of the four tech savvy adults were able to get the wifi to work. I would think VRBO would cancel this property for it did not meet minimal standards. I have a VRBO property and I would never allow such filth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Matt E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, property needs work

The house was in a great location almost on the beach but the house is a bit run down. We had an electrical failure and the dishwasher died while we were there. The maintenance people were easy to contact and very quick to respond though. The house was not clean especially the dust everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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