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Fisherman's Cabin on the Bay

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A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa with decorative pillows, and a small wooden table.
A view from a room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a dock, and some vegetation.
A wooden pergola structure in front of a light blue house with a brick chimney.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs. There is a door leading outside, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A round glass table surrounded by four floral-patterned chairs with metal frames.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Off-street parking available
  • Refrigerator

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Norfolk, VA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Norfolk

Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. Norfolk Premium Outlets and Waterside District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hampton Coliseum, or consider a night out at Froggies. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Norfolk, VA

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Cabin on the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Fisherman's Cabin on the Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Cabin on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Cabin on the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Cabin on the Bay located?

Located in Willoughby Spit, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Norfolk Beaches. Oceanview Fishing Pier and Ocean View Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to recharge. Great ocean view for a reasonable price. Safe and chill place to be. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Geat time

Great centralized fishing cottage plenty of room to park your boat and trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Avoid or Be Cautious when booking. The owners do say it is an older building, but what they don't tell you is that there is a heater next to the toilet that has part of the metal jutting out and the entire thing is rusted. A child could definitely get cut on it. When I first arrived the kitchen smelled musty of urine. I contacted the owners who did offer to send a cleaner the next day. I told them I thought it was rug and put it in the laundry room to see if it cleared. It did and it was the rug so it clearly was not washed between guests. There was a dirty rag in the upper area of the shower. The second night the kitchen light stopped functioning, the a/c in the main bedroom started leaking all over the floor and was not cooling the room. So I moved to the room with the singular bed. I didn't notice until the morning that there was a cloth between the ceiling and the ceiling fan to keep it from jiggling. This is absolutely a fire risk. There was a broken window pain, the blinds didn't close all the way in the dining area so anyone from outside could see in at night, I couldn't turn off the lamp in the room with 2 small beds because the knob was missing. I went to unplug it and the outlet had no cover, was rusted and jiggling. The bed had been jammed against it. Another fire hazard. I left a full 24 hours early and messaged the host why with pictures. They didn't contact me. I contacted vrbo and they refused to help me bc the owners refused to refund any of the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Great Place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us!

We loved the house, very charming and comfortable. We actually really liked that it was an older house rather than a newly built vacation unit, it felt so homey. Owners were wonderful, had zero issues. Would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house in a quiet spot. Lovely view.

It was so nice to be able to go back to a house. Beds were great. House was clean. There s a beach a couple blocks from the house that is nice. No waves for the boogie board but it was peaceful and not crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not the best experience

Our stay started off good. Woke up in the morning to an ant infestation in the kitchen and living room. Contacted owner who was responsive. While waiting for someone to come deal with the ants we found 2 roaches. When the guy showed up for the ants we told him about the roaches and he wasn’t interested in seeing them or dealing with them. I messaged the owner about us leaving due to the roaches and asked for a refund. It is 2 days later and still no response. I definitely would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip!

We loved it and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as described!

Everything was just as described, it was clean and cozy. The host was excellent to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful gem in Virginia Beach

My friends and were in Virginia Beach, at a separate vrbo location, and decided, last-minute, to book a new place for a couple of days. While the first place we stayed at was just fine, it was such a treat to move locations to the Fisherman's cabin. The property is secluded amongst lovely trees, and it felt like a little private get-away, despite the fact that we were very close to the city. The hosts were prompt to respond to questions, and they were quite lovely and generous. I definitely recommend staying here, and will be on the lookout for this place when I next visit Virginia Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet family time

The cottage was an older but well kept home tight on the bay. Walking distance to the beach and boat dock. Neighbors were super friendly. We enjoyed seeing the sail boats on the bay in front of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!!!

Everything was amazing, quiet clean and comfortable. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin on the waterfront

Everything was perfect. The place was clean, well decorated and had many of the needed supplies. Plenty of parking with a bit of isolation for privacy. Did not see the property owners as Everything went very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Very nice cottage with a few minor details of improvement. The bedroom with two twin beds smells of garage. Might want to consider moving the outdoor trash bins. Overall we loved it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great private spot to just rest.

We loved the quiet and the water is really right outside your door. Grass had not been cut in awhile it was over ankle high. But that was our only concern. This is a great place to read think and quiet. Wish their were other things to do in Norfolk. We definitely will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Wished for More

Communication with the property owner was easy with quick responses. The property was a nice setting with privacy even with close neighbors. Willoughby Bay was in full view of the cottage with easy access to the ocean front nearby. It was difficult to find the address in the dark. The kitchen had bare minimum dishes and utensils with no condiments or dish towels. There was only one roll of toilet paper for the weekend and minimum f towels and bed linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2021
We usually provide kitchen towels, paper towels. toilet tissue and at least one bath towel per person.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Will definitely comeback!

Great stay, couldn’t get any closer to the water. We liked it so much we payed to stay a little longer. There were a couple times where we had random people just standing in our yard, and a car that pulled up with two people, sat there and stared at us for a while. Other than that,it was a nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall it was great

N/A
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

On the bay and pet friendly

This bay waterfront property was great for our fur babies. We loved watching the Navy teams train in the bay right in front of the property. The highway noise was a little distracting when sitting outside. The older house is large enough so that 5 adults and two dogs could comfortably be together. The short walk to the beach was fine.The beds were clean and comfortable. The kitchen had limited basics. Towels were great. It is a waterfront property, so expect a few extra insects which the owners are definitely trying to control.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Disgusting property

There were huge spiders and webs right at the door. The odor that hits you when you open the door makes you gag. There was trash in the trash can and somebody’s opened drink in the fridge. Bugs were crawling and flying around, but the worst part was the mouse droppings on beds and we actually saw at least one mouse and recorded it for proof before we packed up our 3 small children and our belongings in the middle of the night to find refuge at a hotel. The owners made excuses about “nature belongs in nature” for the lack of upkeep. It is definitely not worth any price I’ve seen it listed for on here. We arrived after 10pm and left around 2am, making the property owner aware of things as they transpired. It was not cheap to book this so-called “charming cabin”, and I didn’t even receive half of what I paid out. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS GROSS MONEY TRAP!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2020
This is a purely vindictive review based on a guest who did not show up and wanted a refund at the last minute. She was denied and threatened us with a nasty review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful view

Had a wonderful stay. Very clean Inside. Would definitely consider staying at this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This home was a great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay and was sorry it was cut short. We will definitely be checking it out again in the near future. The home was warm, accommodating and has beautiful views. We really enjoyed watching the birds and the neighbors were very friendly. There is nothing bad to say about this home. I highly recommend it. Thanks - Katy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The view was beautiful & so was the home but they don’t have exactly everything that was stated.

We had a good time but the main reason why we got the place was because they offered a boat & two water waves which we were never told that they infact don’t till we were already there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing experience

It was a beautiful cottage that our family thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a gem!

Our group included 3 children and two adults. The space was welcoming, clean, cozy, and secluded. I can’t wait to book again! The beaches were very close and family friendly. Truly a sweet retreat! Would be great for families or friends.
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