Musty smell in house. Paint chip was coming off of baseboard. Wash cloth was dingy. Outside of place not clean. Old sofa turned upside down on porch. Very old place with tenant on the other side. Didnât even stay had to find a hotel.
We enjoyed our stay. The carpet was stained (but vacuumed well), but itâs what you can expect from a place that allows pets. The layout is a bit unique with at least 4 exterior doors, though only two you are suppose to be able to use. The light in the carport stays on 25/7 and shines into the one bedroom so we had to hang a towel to block it at night. The WiFi was spotty and the router was located in the second smaller unit of the house that we did not have access to so the owner needed to ask the other tenants to reset it. The house is 3 houses back from the beach, but itâs a very short walk. Our dogs loved being allowed on the beach before 10am and after 6pm. We mainly ate out so I cannot speak to cooking in this units beyond using the microwave and fridge. They have a coffee pot and individually packed coffee pouches to use which is thoughtful. They have sheets and towels, hand soap and toilet paper plus some basic beach gear we could use. The owner was responsive and accommodating when we had questions. The beads were comfortable. I would recommend this property if you are planning to spend most of out and about. This is not a high luxury property but very nice if you are looking for something low key and utilitarian.
Hosts were very accommodating & the location is great. Beds were great & I slept wonderfully. Window AC units in each room make it very comfortable. Plenty of beds for large groups (but check about extra charges. I am not sure why, but we were charged an extra person charge of 120 But there were only six of us.) This is a long review but I think thereâs a lot to share. Please read all of it. My purpose is to make sure people are aware of what they are getting when they book. This home was a shock to us at first but felt more comfortable the longer we stayed (4 nights). Weâve travelled a lot with a different vacation rental company. This was our first time with VRBO. Our previous experiences have been a lot different than it was with this property. When we first walked in, we were all disappointed as it felt very gloomy (not a lot of lighting or windows) and very dated (which we knew it would be). Things just felt thrown together, mismatched curtains, throw pillows, broken furniture, etc. all of our previous experiences were in homes meticulously maintained, and decorated. They felt luxurious. This felt far from those experiences. BUT THIS WAS SEVERAL HUNDRED CHEAPER a night than our previous beach homes. We were able to do what we needed (cook, sleep, bathe and relax), play games at the table as a family,and quickly get to the beach. Since I can't write a book, this reference might help: felt like a Motel 6 stay vs a Hilton or Marriott stay.
If youâre looking for a place for you to have a safe space with your family, young or old, with all the amenities that you would want from your own home this is it. If youâre a veteran, thereâs multitude of bases nearby with commissaryâs to get groceries for the week to help the budget.
A very short walk to the beach. Literally across a pier right onto the sand. Quiet at night. Convenient parking. Comfortable bedding and sofas. Spacious common areas if entertaining four or more family members.
It's a cute house, just steps away from the beach. We had a great time enjoying all the sights around town and beach during our trip. They had everything we needed to enjoy our stay...Our host was awesome and communicated with me about everything
The place was in a great location and having everything on one floor was a huge benefit as one of the guests is disabled. The place could use some updates but other than that it was nice! The owner was very responsive to our needs and got right back to us if we had any question! If we ever go back, we would consider this place again!
I love staying at this property. Very short walk to the beach, plenty of room for parking 3 vehicles. House is big enough so you have little kids plenty of room for them to run around in the house
The location was great, close to the beach. Besides the house being very run down, there were ants in the kitchen. i contacted the owners immediately and did not get a response until the next day. they said someone would be out to spray at noon, but no one showed up. The silverware, especially the potato peeler had food caked on it. It is advertised as a fully stocked kitchen, but was lacked essential cook/bakeware. There were no electrical outlets in the bathroom. The curtain rods were barely hanging, i tried to open curtains and it fell on me.
Advertised to sleep 10, but additional charges apply for each person over the amount of 4.
We loved this property. Nothing fancy, but had everything that we needed. Very close to the beach, plenty of parking, we liked the little porch area that went around the property and the birds went crazy every morning in the trees that surrounded (which I enjoyed!) Our family visited daily while we were there, and I actually enjoyed the minimal decor. I didnât have any fears of anything being knocked off or broken. Lots of really good local restaurants close by, which we enjoyed. Check in and check out weâre both very easy. My only recommendation would be to update the window treatments. They were all a little miss matched, and outdated, thatâs just a personal preference, and would not keep me from staying there again. We loved watching the ships go out and the Navy helicopters. Great location and short distance to Norfolk airport.
Honestly very nice on the inside. (The outside could use some sprucing up or updating) but overall very nice on the inside, clean (which is very important to me), nice location, and spacious. You are right beside the public access to the water. So very close to the ocean. Our family had a great time and it worked wonderful for our family of 7. The only thing that I could say that you needed was small tvâs in the bedrooms and mirrors in the bedroom. With a big family like ours when it was time to get ready to go somewhere and you got a shower and got out and went to your room to get ready so the next person could get a shower. Mirrors wouldâve been a big help doing hair and makeup. So make sure to bring a vanity mirror with you!! Other than that GREAT STAY!!!!!
My wife, and my in-laws stayed here for a weekend and it was great! Itâs located close to a lot of activities and the place itself was great! It had plenty of space and was very clean. It was a very short walk to the beach and accommodating 5 people easily. I would recommend it to any family!
The property is as described. Right near the beach, which is gorgeous. The rooms are very accommodating and spacious. The bathrooms are sufficient as well. Not gonna lie, little expensive for two nights but was sufficient for what we needed. Close to the base so we were greatly surprised to find accommodations so close.
First off let me start by saying that we didnât go for the beach. We went to see my son who is in the Navy. The side of the house that we stayed on was big! Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The showers are on the small side but you just do what you need to do and get out. The location was great for us, just minutes from base and only about 30-40 mins from Virginia Beach. We visited the beach that was just a short walk from the rental andâŠ. Well, I wouldnât want to go there for a day at the beach⊠I will say that! If you are used to fancy, this place isnât for you. This is a historical decent size house with everything you need to get by. We enjoyed our stay and Kathleen was easy to communicate with! Will stay again if available next time we come up!
For a group of 7 (4 kids under 12 and 3 adults), this house was perfect for a few quiet days on Chesapeake Bay - lots of couch space for relaxing in front of a big TV, lots of table space for family dinner and playing board games, two clean and well-stocked bathrooms perfect for after water time, and quiet sleeping for resting up for the next day of fun! Easy access to the beach, which was quiet and clean for our stay (Mon and Tues) - calm water easy on little kids and lots of creatures to find (hermit crabs, fish, blue crabs, etc).
It was perfect for us. We had my parents and two kids and another family with an infant with us.
The house is not modern but it has all the amenities you need. The beach was like having a private beach. No waves, because of the wave breaker rocks. Its literally 100 feet walk to the beach. The house does not have a view of the beach. The shower curtain was broken and the owner came and fixed it. We enjoyed the house...would recommend
Kathleen was very easy to communicate with, she always responded very quickly to any questions. We had noticed the dryer knob to use the dryer was missing and she offered to come over and see what she could do. Itâs located very close to a clean, private beach with beautiful sunsets and a quiet neighborhood. The outside of the building could use a little work but the inside was very clean and roomy. The beds were very comfortable and with 4 air conditioners throughout the house it was very comfortable to come back to after a day at the beach. The only recommendation we have is to provide a few more towels, washcloths (we had 5 adults with 7 of each) and dish towels (only 2). Overall it was a great place to stay!!!
This is a family endeavor. George, Kathleen and George Jr. are all working hard to provide a fantastic vacation value. We enjoy our historic little cottage. The location can't be beat as you are about a 90 second walk to the beautiful beach - right out your backdoor with no streets to cross.
A very easy stroll to the sandy beach, no roads to cross, just steps to the boardwalk on the beach. Only a mile drive from the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Also close to a free public marina with 3 boat ramps and many restaurants and bars.