BEACH THERAPY! Stay on the Beach! Fish, Swim, Kayak, Have fun!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Norfolk, VA

Norfolk Beaches

1 min walk

Oceanview Fishing Pier

11 min walk

Ocean View Beach

3 min drive

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)

12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Living area

Exterior

About this property

This beach cottage overlooks the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and a nine mile beach! Custom designed and fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, indoor Jenn Aire Grill and porch off the kitchen. Enjoy a panoramic view of the entire beach from the living room or kitchen. The main beach house has 3 bedrooms (2 queen beds and 2 twin beds) ..... The in-law suite is downstairs. This is a complete apartment with 1 bedroom (king size bed) kitchen, living room and porch overlooking water. The apartment is below the main house and has a separate entrance from the main house. Great for in-laws, two families, extra guests!

Watch dolphins while having your morning coffee! Find sea glass and shells! Get your toes in the sand and enjoy the great nature found on the coast! Enjoy the waves, fishing, swimming, walking, or drag kayaks, from house to beach and get on the water. For our winter guests, the stone fireplace really makes the place cozy! Sit by the fire while watching the winter winds out on the waves. Dining table opens up to seat 6.

If you like getting outside, walk to the fishing pier for lunch, or fishing. The beach is 9 miles long with no obstacles. Williamsburg is only 40 minutes away, Virginia Beach is 20 minutes away, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Ocean Breeze Water Park are 30 minutes to 1 hour away! Visit the sites and then return to the peaceful tranquility of the Willoughby Spit Beach!

Property manager

CINDY L HALL

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Washer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

First: Enjoy the beach. Please smoke outside only. Pets must have proof of vaccines and flea treatment. Cardholder and contract person must be 24 ye

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Norfolk

Located in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Nauticus, or check out an event or a game at Hampton Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk
Oceanview Fishing Pier - 11 min walk
Ocean View Beach - 3 min drive
Naval Station Norfolk - 11 min drive
Old Dominion University - 13 min drive

Getting around

Norfolk Station - 20 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪NEX Food Court - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Cap'n Rons Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACH THERAPY! Stay on the Beach! Fish, Swim, Kayak, Have fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at BEACH THERAPY! Stay on the Beach! Fish, Swim, Kayak, Have fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH THERAPY! Stay on the Beach! Fish, Swim, Kayak, Have fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH THERAPY! Stay on the Beach! Fish, Swim, Kayak, Have fun! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Willoughby Spit cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Norfolk Beaches and Oceanview Fishing Pier. Ocean View Beach and Community Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

26 August 2024

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

excellent beach property

Well worth the visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

8 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

wish we had gone elsewhere

Positives: on the bay and A/C worked great. Negatives: Kayak were unusable. Fortunately, the property managers were able to replace the first morning. The apartment was dirty. The rug wasn’t vacuumed. The vacuum worked sporadically. The bathroom was dirty. It looked as if someone had been shaving at the sink. The front base of the toilet had old, dried urine on it. The floor at the bottom of the toilet was disgusting, including an old, discarded q-tip (We have pics of this, as well as almost all of the problems described in this review.) Biggest problem was that the kitchen plumbing was partially clogged. A plumber was sent but after hours of work was unable to fix the clog. During our 3-night stay, on at least 4 or 5 occasions we were forced to bail out the dishwasher if we didn’t want it to overflow into the kitchen and for us to have to clean up the flooded kitchen again. The grossest thing of all was that the backyard was basically a large restroom for dogs. I have a video almost 2 minutes long that shows the dozens, and dozens, and dozens of dog poop all over the back yard. Also -Teflon frying pans need replacement; -Shower curtain that needed replacement; -Ants all over the kitchen; -Patio furniture is old and doesn’t and doesn’t look remotely close to pics on VRBO. All around, very disappointing. One of the worst rentals we’ve stayed at. Unless you want to be on the beach and ignore all of these problems, I would recommend you go elsewhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

26 September 2022

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

Perfect location

Really enjoyed our stay location is perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

30 July 2022

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

Great Experience

We had four adults, two teens, and three children and some dogs. Everyone fit easily, and we were really comfortable. It was clean and felt safe. The main room is really comfortable for the whole group, and sometimes the kids went downstairs to watch tv. The wifi was ok, not stellar. The beach is really private feeling and the ocean is gentle and great for floating. We had inner tubes and floated a lot. It's a really solid location and beachfront. The kitchen is great and the views are terrific.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

26 July 2022

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

Perfect location, beautiful bay view

The property is lovely and the quiet beach is fabulous! The sunrises as well as the sunsets are amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only surprise was the quadruplex right behind the beach house. We’d do it again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

9 September 2021

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

Excellent location, Interior needs some work

Excellent location, you're basically on the beach. The house itself is a generally fine, but there are parts that are in need of repair - the stove doesn't light by itself, the carpet has some staples poking through, etc.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

22 August 2021

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

Great location on a private beach. Walk out the door and you are on the beach and in the water

Easy and comfortable. Lots to do in the area for adults and kids

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kelley K.

7 August 2021

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

Great location

We didn’t have the best weather but had 3 good beach days. Beach is clean and waves were fun!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

31 July 2021

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

Oceanfront Paradise

Very nice, clean place to stay to enjoy the ocean. You are literally steps from the beach where you can enjoy dolphin and crab sightings. The place is clean and adequate for my party of 6 in my immediate family plus my parents and our two dogs. Far enough away from public beach access to make it feel like you are on your own private beach! Close enough to restaurants and pier access to enjoy some of the nightlife.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

SUNDENA H.

4 June 2021

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

LOVE this place!

This is our second time staying at the property and we were so happy both times. The house is perfect, right at the water with a perfect view. There is plenty of space and we love the privacy. We saw dolphins every morning and a pod of babies came as we were leaving. It rained two out of the three days that we were there but it didn’t matter. We stayed inside and played games and watched the boats go by. We’re very excited to go again, this one is definitely a winner!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

27 May 2021

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

Private Beach

Highly recommend. Cozy, with a single full bath in the main unit. Must climb decking stairs to access entry door. BUT, expansive views from oceanfront property steps from a very uncrowded beach due to no nearby public parking. Clean and everything functioned great. Two very nice ocean kayaks made for some fun paddling on the bay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryce W.

27 May 2021

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

Best house ever!

Our stay was so awesome here. The house is perfect and the location could not be any better! Everything was wonderful and the owner was super responsive and not nosy at all! Life was great at this house and we will stay here again!

Stayed 19 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

3 March 2021

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

February stay

Wonderful!!! Great house on the water. Very clean and owner and manager were so helpful. Owner bought a TV for the bedroom the day we arrived when I let her know ad said there was a TV in the bedroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wynter K.

25 October 2020

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

You can't beat walking out to your porch and the beach is RIGHT THERE!

The house is so nice, so clean, and we loved it.....when can we move in forever! We come to the virginia beach area every year, usually we stay in a hotel but this year we decided to rent a beach house. We loved it, had walmart deliver groceries, we cook breakfast each day but made sure to order some fresh seafood! We will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Travis M.

30 September 2020

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

Lovely beach cottage

Lovely beach cottage. Not situated on the best street, but it doesn't matter once you get into the property. The cottage is set on the beach side of another building facing the beautiful ocean view in the pictures. You escape the street sounds and have a nice porch to sit on if its raining. There is direct beach access for a nice quiet beach. The house is clean and has all the necessities. Communicating and working with Cindy was easy and pleasant.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

17 September 2020

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

Great location!!

Had a lovely stay with our family. The access to the beach was perfect and you can’t beat the view!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth P., Fort Myer, VA

30 August 2020

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

Fantastic house!

2 adults, 3 teens, and 2 small dogs had a wonderful week at the beach. Very clean with great furnishings. The beach was right out the back door and basically deserted. Will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K., Rochester, NY

27 August 2020

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

More than wonderful

Our family stay at this property was magnificent...beautiful location, wonderful accommodations, and responsive property manager. Thank you, Cindy & Crew!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

20 November 2019

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

Norfolk family wedding stay

The owner and manager of the property were both very attentive and responsive to our needs. The property was well maintained and suited our needs to a tee.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUNDENA H.

11 August 2019

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

Even better than expected

The whole process of renting this property was very easy and the property was even better than we expected it to be. The view from the house was incredible and the beach was steps from the deck. The beach is clean and secluded. Our family had a great week and would definitely choose this property again. Thank you Cindy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

bryan b.

5 August 2019

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

Family Stay

Our family stay at this location was tremendous. The location is right on the beach, easy access to everything and the communication with the property management was timely. Great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

21 April 2019

Great views, responsive owner/manager

We stayed here three nights. You can’t beat this home for location and view. It is nicely updated with stylish and comfortable furnishings in the living room. There are great towels in the bathroom, and the owner let us use one of the apartments behind the home because the lower level was not yet available. It was unusually warm for Early April and the owner was very responsive to putting in the a/c units in the back apartment which was warm and smoky yet had no window screens and the windows would not stay open to air out and cool the place. The main house had ceiling fans in all rooms as well as air conditioning so it was very comfortable at all times. There is a side deck and a deck off the kitchen. Unfortunately, the deck furniture off the kitchen was past due for replacement and was not safe to use so we did use that deck (my son in law tried and learned the hard way when one of the chair supports broke as he sat down due to the rust). We brought this to the owners attention and she said it would be addressed. The side deck is where we spent most of our day, and that was LOVELY and there were extra plastic Adirondack chairs. We could not get the stovetop to light and the manager let us know that for safety, the igniter does not work so you must use a match. In that case, it would be good to share those instructions on site and provide a lighter. It worked just fine when we got a lighter. Other than the deck furtniture, the only other issue we had was the bed in the back right room, which is overdue for replacement and will not work for two people (you will both roll into the middle rather steeply) so I just shared the room with twin beds with my son....not ideal but at least we had an extra bed. For planning purposes, be aware that there are only 5 chairs for the dining table, and no extra supplies, so come with any spices, toilet paper, garbage bags, paper towels, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, extra dish towels (there is one), etc. The house only has what you need to get started. This house would have earned 5 stars if it were better equipped with basic supplies (wine glasses - we only had one big and one small - kitchen towels, garbage bags, etc), and had an acceptable mattress in that bedroom and safe deck furniture. Not perfect, but you will enjoy the home!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B., Graham , NC USA

4 April 2019

Beautiful and Relaxing beach house!!

The agent and property manger are very nice and accommodating!I wanted to take the view home with me!Very clean and quiet place to relax and regroup!My husband and I plan to visit again, hopefully soon!Please, do not let curb appeal bother you! Once you walk around to the beach property, you are in paradise!Norfolk is Norfolk, remember, its a military town!Take pride in the fact you are vacationing in the town with the largest navel base! I should know, this was once my home, because I too am married to a sailor/submarine. I totally recommend a stay!! Thanks,Bonnie and Cindy Tracey B.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Simyka C.

26 December 2018

Nice Place

The property has an amazing view. It only has one bathroom and there is limited lighting at night outside which is a safety concern.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Yau F.

25 August 2018

Nice, quaint beachfront property. The house was okay but the location was great.

Our family loved the easy access to the beach. The house was in good condition with a few flaws. The in-law suite had a broken door handle and the stove pilot did not work. The kitchen was nice with a wine fridge. The main house only had 1 bathroom to use. The beach was quiet and private. Overall, the experience was good.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by CINDY L HALL

Hi! Thanks for visiting our site! I'm a real estate agent with Ocean Realty. Not much better than living on a sandbar! - Unless you're in the Caribbean! Come visit!

Why they chose this property

DIrect beachfront! We have a unique beach. It is about 9 miles long but there is only one section that has public parking. That makes the beach nice and open. There are rarely any crowds. You can see dolphins, eagles, Navy ships, sailboats, cargo ships, fish, shells. Come visit!