Norfolk, Virginia
Looking for an affordable vacation 50 steps from the beach This 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment leads to a walkway with stairs to a white sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay. The very affordable rental rate offsets not being able to see the beach from the apartment, but 50 steps cannot be beat for the price!
The apartment is fully executive furnished for a wonderful vacation for a couple, two couples, or couple with children (max occupancy is 4). Master bedroom has a queen size bed and large closet. Small bedroom has a full/twin bunk bed, closet/dresser, and is where the washer/dryer is located. The kitchen is fully outfitted with pots, pans, plates, glasses, a blender, toaster, and the essential coffee pot! The living room has a full couch and ottoman, coffee table, and flat screen TV with local channels and WiFi. Large bathroom with tiled tub/shower.
Property is accurately described in the advertisement. Close to the beach. The beach is very UNcrowded. We enjoyed using the kayaks. Apartment was adequate for lodging and a great jump-off point for day trips to area attractions. Busch gardens/ water country , Virginia Beach boardwalk etc. we all enjoyed out stay.
What was negative: Didn't receive welcome letter. So I have to work around to realize where Apt 1 is. It's 50 steps to the beach, but you have to walk through Bungalow backyard. I think Bungalow guests was not happy to see us every day. Never seen so many flys. Positive: Catherine is very nice person. Trying to help with minor problems. Like AC and wi-fi. All issues was solved. Beach is really close. Not crowded. Like I said- stay was fine, but not WOW.
First of all, Cate was extremely responsive to a couple questions that I had while there. I think I had answers within 30 minutes. She was also kind enough to warn us about a sever storm that was causing flooding on the roadways the day that we arrived. The property was one of two apartments located behind the main house along the beach front. The easy 50 foot walk past the main house is all that keeps you from the beach. We traveled in mid August and the beach was nearly deserted the entire week. It was a great time for out family including 1 and 3 year olds. The only issue that we ran into that is even worth mentioning is that the wireless router is located in the main house and the signal is very weak in certain areas of the apartment we stayed in causing issues with a child monitor. However, we were able to work around it. Overall it was a great little place with easy access to the beach and comfortable furniture and a wonderful host. We would definitely consider staying here again!
This is the second time our family has stayed in this same house and we loved it! Small, simple, out of the way, quiet beach front and well kept house equipped with everything you need. Exactly what we needed for a relaxing family vacation. We even videoed how long it takes to get to the beach from the door - 1 minute 30 seconds. Catherine is very easy to get in touch with and responds quickly to questions/messages.
Recently completed our second week in as many years in the apartment...Just like last year the accommodations could not have been easier or better.... Very nicely appointed space and really only steps from the beach and the Bay...I highly recommend again and look forward to another visit here in the future....Ben
If you are looking for quiet family vocation this is the place. The house was amazing with everything you needed. We felt like we owned the beach . Definitely we are coming back .
Great house as described. Clean and well equipped. Perfect destination for quiet families. House is really 50 steps from the beach, on the beach side. Owners are friendly. No garden though but you can relax on the beach at night.
Loved our vacay. Cate answered all my questions very promopty. Apt was very clean and had everything we needed. 50 steps to the beach is awesome!!
We had a wonderful time. The beach apartment was perfect for us. Everything we needed was there. We would stay there again.
This is a wonderful place to stay .... Great 2 BR apt., quiet, well stocked with all you will need for a time on the Chesapeake Bay....The beach is wide here, beautiful, and not crowded, and perfect for long walks....Cate and her husband were there when we checked in and could not have been more welcoming and accommodating....We loved every minute there and will most definitely be back...