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Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning

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Fence, Neighborhood, Urban, Building, Cottage
Flooring, Hardwood, Floor, Couch, Furniture
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Chair, Furniture, Ceiling Fan, Indoors, Home Decor
Hardwood, Flooring, Ceiling Fan, Floor, Chair

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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1384 West Ocean View Avenue, Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Loft Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning

If you can appreciate the character and quaint idiosyncrasies of a 111 year

old home, then you should love our new Captains Quarters! Our beautiful older

home will have some floors that are not yet perfect and are not perfectly

level, and you may notice a bit of a lean here and there!



But it has been updated with Central Heat/AC, new ceiling fans throughout,

High Speed WiFi and updated appliances - all designed to allow you a wonderful

beach side vacation!



The Captain's Quarters offers 4 bedrooms with 2 Queen beds and 3 Twin beds.

We also have a bonus room in the unique attic space with a King size bed that

is accessed with a spiral stairway that was rescued from the Grand Cavalier

Hotel. With the "attic" area and King size bed, we can actually sleep 9.



From the upper windows we do have a beautiful view of the bay and beach.

Although we are not directly on the beach, we are just steps away. There is a

home in between us and the beach but there are no streets to cross and the

walk to the beach is just a minute or maybe a 1/4 cup of coffee!



Parking is just outside your door right in front of our garage..



We feature a large (65") smart TV and high speed Wifi for your work or

entertainment.



Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is

now over 108 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building

standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its

charm as an older beach cottage. The bathrooms are not as large as what is

found in modern structures, but even so we hope that you will love our older

and charming home.



There is additional pet fee $100 per dog excluding tax and processing fee for

all guests with ESAs (Emotional Support Animals).



Property manager

RedAwning Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
Pet friendly. $99.0 fee per stay applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Internet is available. Internet is free.
Parking is available. Parking is free.

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 near the beach, this cottage is in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. The American Theatre and Hampton University Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Monroe and Fort Monroe National Monument. Virginia Air and Space Center and Buckroe Beach Carousel are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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1384 West Ocean View Avenue, Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA, 23503

What's nearby

  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Norfolk NEX - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Old Dominion University - 15 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 18 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪NEX Food Court - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oozlefinch Craft B - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning located?

Located in Willoughby Spit, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Norfolk Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sarah Constant Shrine Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier. Ocean View Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pinky R.

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

Quirky but perfect for us

It’s on a busy road, but the yard is fenced. The easy walk to the beach was very nice. The heat worked great, which was good, because it was a cold weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly L., Woodbridge

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

Lots of space

Very spacious house and yard. Neighbors were friendly. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH C.

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

Perfect home with alot of space.

Excellent stay. House was exactly as described in listing, no surprises. Older home with a lots of charm. All appliances and furnishings were up to date and entire unit was very clean. Parking was off street and spacious.. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette C., Boalsburg

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

True norfolk ocean experience

Great fun at wonderfully quirky hone right next to the water. Got the sense of being old school norfolk holiday family. Lots of construction happening with the motorways in the area so be sure you arrive during the daytime. Had a super time. Perfect for exploring Newport News, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Norfolk, Yorktown and the Delmarva peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David W.

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

Older home with nice kitchen

Older home with it's own character. Did mention to owner, that not enough coffee cups & drinking glasses for more than 4 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Major repairs need to be done to this property

Out of the 5 bedrooms they advertise, only 2 have privacy. You can't even use the king bedroom because the roof leaks. The only bathroom on the 2nd floor can only be access by going through 2 of the bedrooms. Overall, until they do some work to clean this property up, I would now recommend it at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg W.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew F.

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

Great Space and Location, Poorly Maintained

We really loved the location, 5 minutes along a private path to a nice, fairly private beach. There was also a lot of space in the house, with the caveat that three of the five sleeping areas (counting the King loft upstairs) all share the same entryway, and aren't really private from each other. The kitchen only had a few spoons and knives, but we bought more and left them behind (you're welcome to those who stay after us!). The biggest downside was the poor state of the house (there wasn't a specific category for this, but I would give it like a 2/5). I knew it would be an old house when we booked, but I didn't realize so much of it would be falling apart! There were exposed nails everywhere, electrical fixtures hanging from sockets, a shower door that falls to the floor and shatters if you try to move it, several windows that are falling apart or unable to close, etc, etc. I think with some care and attention, this place would be worth 4 stars, easily. But as-is, I'm giving it 3...
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

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