We have stayed in so many great places but this house is by far the best. Every inch is beautifully decorated! Huge tub, comfy beds, great kitchen. The view is amazing! We didnât think it could get any better until the host was so friendly and helpful. Absolutely perfect stay in this beautiful house!
Location is the reason to come. Easy beach access, uncrowded beach. Great communication with questions. The house has had a lot of changes since the pictures that are posted mostly affecting the sleeping quarters. Overall enjoyed our stay but for the price, expected a bit more "finesse" to the house. Kitchen is great but no microwave.
The house has plenty of space for our group of 3 adults and two young kids. It was clean, beds and seating were comfortable, and the view could not be better. Location was really great and appreciated the private access to the beach. Communication with the owner was always pleasant and clear. Close to good restaurants and easy to drive to downtown Norfolk and VA Beach. The only point we wanted to mention was that there was no microwave - there were plenty of other cooking utensils and it's just important to plan accordingly.
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was beautiful. It was very nicely decorated and felt warm and cozy. Communication with the owners was responsive during our stay. Being right on the beach was so amazing and the bay waters were just so lovely, calm and relaxing! One note for the owners would be to update the bedroom/basement photos for the listing. We were expecting a different layout for sleeping arrangements for our kids based on the listing photos and felt like the bedroom rearrangements inside the house resulted in a lack of privacy for our older children. It wasn't a huge deal and in the end we made it work, it is just something worth noting especially if you have older kids that need more privacy than the younger ones!
We had a great week at this house. The house is very bright and open, and well equipped with all essentials including beach supplies. The air conditioning is very nice and cool; we did not touch the thermostat once (and it was very hot outside during our stay). My only complaint about the house is there were no closets available to use, which is a bummer if you pack things that need hung up. We loved sitting outside watching all of the ships and boats on the bay. We also saw a lot of dolphins. The beach is nice and kept clean. One downside is there are not many restaurants or places to shop close by. We had to drive about 25 minutes to Virginia Beach for eating out and shopping. However, the neighborhood is very quiet so that is a plus.
We stayed here for 8 nights in July 2024 with our 3 teens and a toddler. The hosts were very responsive to our questions. The location in Norfolk was ideal, right on East Ocean View Beach with shallow, calm waters, which was reassuring for us as parents.
The house was tastefully decorated in a mid-century boho style. The interior matches the photos; a minimalist yet elegant ambiance. The living roomâs openness was very nice during rainy days. Although not very large (maybe 1000 sqft upstairs), the layout is functional; the rooms well-spaced. However, the lack of a microwave was more than inconvenient for vacation living w/ teens.
We faced some issues that impacted our stay. Inside, there was a significant insect problem; tons of millipedes in the basement. Despite a pest control visit, the issue persisted, making the basement unusable and stressful for our teenagers. They all moved upstairs. Ouch. Linens were not all clean, with long white animal hair present; very off-putting.
Outside, the property did not match the photos AT ALL. There was no visible water view from the back porch unless standing bc the tall dune grass obstructed the view, not the advertised beachside relaxation. They should have tended to the grass. The path to the water view had uncomfortable chairs & aggressive ants. The lack of view and inconvenient outdoor space made the stay undesirable. Despite the beautiful house, the high cost and lack of view was enough for me to regret booking this property.
Property was in a great location. Right on the beach, hard to beat the location. There were a couple of minor issues, but everything was manageable. Didn't really affect the vacation. It was a good vacation. I would rent the unit again.
The house was perfect for our family of 5 (3 teens). It was beautifully decorated, very comfortable, and had a well-stocked kitchen. It was very close to the market and local restaurants and about a 25-minute drive to Virginia Beach. This house appeared to be one of very few that had direct beach access which we greatly appreciated and enjoyed! The beach was beautiful. The owner was gracious and very responsive. Definitely a wonderful family beach getaway! Our only note would be that the backyard does not appear as in the pictures. There was a great deal of growth that changed the view and made sitting in the area where the hammock is less desirable. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!
My family and I spent a week at this lovely home. The size of the house was perfect for us. The location was very relaxing. We were looking to be away from the big crowds so that was good. The calmer waters were enjoyable. Iâm normally scared of big waves so being able to go out farther into the water than what I normally would was a treat! We spent a lot of time just floating out there. Being able to just walk down to the water or relax on the private deck overlooking the beach was so nice. Whoever designed the decor of the home really has an eye for design - so much character and charm!
A beautiful set beach house with all you need for an escape away. Set back in mini dune so you wouldnt even know there are others around. The beach was perfect for our young kids and big enough to take a long walk. Location is fantastic as there are great cafes near by. We came home feeling so refreshed and looking forward to returning âș. Lindsey the host was great with any questions and tips around the area.
We cannot say enough about the owners and property EXCELLENT
All the little âextrasâ around the house and the Kayaks were the biggest hit for our grandkids
I contacted the owners a few times with questions and their response was fast
We will be coming back again with all our grandkids so the can enjoy the beach and property