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Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home!

Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home!

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Wonderful 2nd floor sun deck with unobstructed views of the Ocean.
Top- Ocean on Left, House on Right. Bottom- Looking NE from the Beach House!
Beautiful wide beach at the North End. Red arrow shows the house location.
Ocean front sun room. Amazing views of blue ocean, blue sky, and sand dunes!
First floor sun room with game table and additional dining area.

Overview of Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Popular LocationFirst Landing State Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment7 min walk
  • Popular LocationVirginia Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home!

This classic Tidewater Virginia beach house located in the exclusive residential area known as North End Virginia Beach, is the ideal spot for your beach vacation. The same family has owned this wonderful two-story oceanfront house and the adjacent oceanfront lot since 1958. Since then, the home has been continually upgraded by the owners with the end result being that they have created a place where you can relax in a comfortable and welcoming old fashioned Tidewater environment while also having access to 21st century amenities like high-speed wireless internet and satellite TV with flat screen televisions in the family room and King bedroom. For home security, there is an external surveillance camera located on the back (land side) of the house for monitoring the driveway area of the residence.

The house has direct access to the beach and we are as close to the ocean and dune line as zoning allows. Our beach house is off the main road so there's no traffic driving by but it's a very short walk to the beach ramp so we have the best of both worlds--privacy and accessibility! Once on the ramp, you can easily roll your gear all the way to the water's edge using our Wheeleez beach cart and "set up camp" for a great day of beach fun.

Two oceanfront 4 season sun rooms with ceiling fans and comfy seating options provide private getaways from the main open concept family living and dining area with the original large exposed wooden ceiling beams and traditional Pickwick tongue and groove pine paneling. On our screen porch, your options for relaxing and hanging out include the wooden porch swing and cushioned sofa or you might enjoy sitting at the wooden table (seats 8) and grabbing a bite to eat. The screen porch is right off the kitchen so whether it's for early breakfast, quick lunch and back to the beach or for cocktails and dining at sunset it's the place where everyone likes to gather together. Outside of our screen porch is our back yard and private sand dune with Adirondack chairs and bench seating; the perfect location to spend an evening under the stars with family and friends!

The second floor sun deck with lounge chairs & tables overlooks the ocean and is perfectly positioned to catch the ocean breezes blowing over the dune.

This property offers the unique amenities of a large covered outdoor shower house with hot & cold water & dry changing area plus our own private adjacent sand dune with green area where we have space for additional guest parking - truly a hot commodity at the beach!

Our house is rented by the week only from Sunday to Sunday. Check-in at 4pm and Checkout at 11am.

The home sleeps Nine Persons in four bedrooms with one king bed, one queen bed, and five twin beds. All bedrooms are on the second floor. Kidco Pea Pod Plus Midnight Travel Sleeper and/or Pack & Play are available for our littlest guests by request.

We provide a Wheeleez beach cart, 9 beach chairs, 2 beach umbrellas, yard games for the entire family to enjoy and, for the little ones, boogie boards, a kiddie wading pool and beach toys. We provide a Weber kettle style charcoal grill and grilling utensils. In our back yard and on our private dune there are seating options so you can sit outside and enjoy the salt air and ocean front vibe as you wait for dinner to be served on the screened porch.


Edgar Cayce's A.R.E Health Center and Spa and natural food restaurant, Café 67, are located just three blocks from our home. The entrance to First Landing State Park South Entrance is 1/2 mile from the house and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Strip with all its activities is 2 miles away. If you don't feel like driving, it's a safe walk or bike ride to all of these using the access road that parallels Atlantic Avenue. The Virginia Beach Aquarium and Adventure Park and Ocean Breeze Water Park are all within 6 miles. Busch Gardens, Water Country and historic Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown are an hour away.

Keywords: Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, Surfing, Kayaking, Biking, Private Parking, Ramp to Beach, North End

Property manager

Ann Hornsby

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack&Play and/or Kidco Pea Pod Plus by request

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely not. Rental Agreement terms apply.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely not. Rental Agreement terms apply.
For the duration of the lease term at least one of the tenants listed on the rental agreement is required to be on the premises as an overnight guest.
Bookings for longer than one (1) week are subject to owner's review and approval and may be amended at owner's discretion.
Bookings for longer than one (1) week may be amended, at owner's discretion, to a 60 day cancellation policy to receive a 100% refund.

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

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: Absolutely not. Rental Agreement terms apply.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Virginia Beach

This holiday home is located in Northeast Virginia Beach, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Cape Henry Lighthouse and Cape Henry Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ocean Breeze Waterpark and Old Coast Guard Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Virginia Beach Sportsplex or Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • First Landing State Park - 4 min walk
  • Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment - 7 min walk
  • Neptune Statue - 4 min drive
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 7 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mellow Mushroom - 5 min drive
  • Dough Boy's Pizza - 5 min drive
  • Pocahontas Pancake House - 5 min drive
  • Lager Heads - 5 min drive
  • Surf Club Ocean Grille - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Directly on the Beach, steps from the ocean: a North End Hidden Gem Family Home! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Northeast Virginia Beach holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from First Landing State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Atlantic University and Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach week as it should be
We had a wonderful time at this well appointed, large, comfortable beach side cottage. There were three decks looking out to the ocean; there were all you could hope for beach accessories; a kitchen with everything we needed to cook most of our meals; an enormous library to suit all tastes; and plenty of zones where people could read, relax, play games, watch TV. Our group of 4 adults and 5 children had a great time there. You’ll love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th '22
So many conveniences at this home. Comfortable beds, beach gear, stocked kitchen! 7 people and 2 indoor showers and 1 outdoor worked just fine. Not much ocean view. Very comfortable spaces for visiting indoors and out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Meg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Ocean Front Cottage
Nice cottage with several views of Ocean. Homey and comfortable. Close to the beach. We had three generations stay. While it may not work for everyone, it did for us. Bedrooms are close (which we expected) but plenty of spaces to spread out otherwise, from the screened in porch, upper sun deck and two front enclosed porches. Also, good size yard. Plenty of parking, big outdoor shower. Small kitchen but 2 refrigerators a bonus. Overall, it was a great fit for our family.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The second floor porch has a great view of the ocean. The house was as described on the VRBO listing. The owners were super easy to work with. The beach is wide,, not crowded and clean. Watched the dolphins every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, charming
What a lovely, charming beach house! Our multigenerational group had a wonderful week together here. The house was equipped with everything we needed to be comfortable throughout our stay. The quality beach gear provided by the owners was an added bonus, as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ann Hornsby

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Our father bought this home and vacant lot in 1958 and it is a magical place. We spent every Summer here while growing up. The privacy afforded by the lot makes you feel like you're far removed from the hustle & bustle, but the shopping, dining, and other fun activities of the Virginia Beach resort area is just minutes away!

Why they chose this property

Virginia Beach has the most beautiful wide sandy beach in the mid-Atlantic, with super amenities like concerts, movies, fireworks, and great restaurants. You can sit outside on the upper sun deck or inside in the AC on the ocean front porch and watch the submarines, aircraft carriers, and container ships traveling in and out of Hampton Roads harbor.

What makes this property unique

It is truly wonderful to wake up in the morning and simply walk a few hundred feet to the ocean for that first swim of the day! Then set up your beach camp with chairs and umbrellas for a relaxing day at the beach just steps from your kitchen, bathrooms, and shower. In the evening, you can enjoy our ocean front home plus tucked away private dune as a perfect end to a great day at the beach!
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