Norfolk Beach Cottage Rental

I have mixed feelings about our stay here. When we arrived, the house was not ready, meaning no linens on the beds, it had not been cleaned, and clearly was not ready for our arrival even though there was clear communication and confirmation of our arrival date and time. We were not checking in early. The owners were quick to remedy the situation and while we went out to dinner, the house was cleaned and prepared. The next morning, the owners refunded the cleaning fee, so I was glad that they wanted to try to make the situation better. The inside of the house itself was fine. I think I was expecting it to be a little nicer, but overall it was fine and comfortable. We had to buy lightbulbs for the kitchen light. There were also no hand towels anywhere - none for the kitchen nor bathroom, but paper towels were at least provided. Remember to bring TP as they only supply one roll. We did see two large cockroaches inside, that we promptly killed. Perhaps cockroaches are normal for indoors in VA? The location of the house was good as far as accessing several great seafood restaurants nearby and it was a very short walk across the street to get to the beach. The beach was glorious, clean, and felt safe, however I don't know that I would walk that road at night. The road noise was terrible. It's a VERY busy road, and difficult to sleep with that road noise, especially in the front bedroom. I was very disappointed about the noise. Overall, everything worked out.

We were in town for a wedding and it was in a good location for all we had to do. Owners were very nice!

Very close to a nice beach. Cute little house next to a park. About a 10 min drive to shopping or more mainstream dining. Easy check in and out. Would recommend for sure!

This cottage was absolutely gorgeous and spacious for my family and I. The owners were extremely helpful and kind to allow us to check in earlier. Gina and her husband were amazing hosts!

3rd year in a row staying here. The house is beautiful and in a great location if you want to go to the beach.

Loved the house. Was perfect for an extended stay. Host are great and kind. Thank you

This home was perfect for my husband's birthday trip. We booked the home for one night. The home was clean and looked as advertised. The host was easily available, if we needed anything. The only complaint we had was that as the temperature dropped outside, the home took longer than normal to heat up. I imagine this will not be an issue further into the warmer weather. Since it was just my husband and I staying overnight, we just moved a blanket from one of the other rooms. Other than that, we didnt have any issues during our stay. Parking in the back of the home was a tight squeeze due to the size of our vehicle and the narrow, shared driveway between the buildings, but there was additional parking across the street for our friends, when they stopped by. I would definitely book this home again! The home would be great for a family or a friend's-trip.

The hosts were very communicative and welcoming before, during, and after our stay. The front yard was well lit, and good for taking our pups out at night. I was grateful to find somewhere available over Christmas that accepted two dogs. The kitchen was well-equipped and reasonably clean. This is a pet-friendy rental near the beach, the overall cleanliness of the unit was perhaps reflective of that. The house is right off of a busy road in a neighborhood with varied levels of upkeep.

The host went above and beyond for our accommodation. Communicates extremely well and enjoyed our stay during ODU graduation weekend. 5 stars!

Amazing house

Great location. Very close to the beach and a park. Great place for families. Large dining table worked great for us for Thanksgiving.

Great place loved it cozy beach house

Nice place, lots of space. Plenty of beds.

Would stay again

Held my daughter’s sweet 16 slumber party here the girls loved it awesome time and the host family is awesome!

We went to the beach for a girls, family, long Labor Day weekend. Location was close to a BEAUTIFUL beach, that was sparsely used for the holiday weekend. The beach access was across the road, and the road was very busy and loud at times, but there was a light and crosswalk nearby. There was a nice park, basically next door, and we very much enjoyed the Saturday farmers market. Front porch was nice and we enjoyed sitting out there every evening, but had to drag dining room chairs in and out to do so. Off street parking was nice, plenty of room for two cars, three if you are good at tight turn arounds. The two full size beds downstairs were comfortable, the four twin beds upstairs were good too. The spiral staircase is very steep & narrow, but navigable for those without any mobility issues. Cute kitchen with nice appliances, laundry on site was nice. Our only really big complaint was that the house desperately needed a deep cleaning, which we assume was from alot of use over the summer, but still, it was not clean and grossed everyone out. The back yard was also in desperate need of attention, it was cluttered and had leaves built up, junk in piles, etc. We spent the first few hours cleaning the house, which we should not have needed to do. However, we did let the owners know and they apologized stating they have the house deep cleaned quarterly, which is not often enough. Its a good location and a cute house, if deep cleaned regularly we would rent again.

Great for our very busy boys--right across the street from the beach, 3 min walk to a very clean, fun park. Quick drive to stores. Easy to get in/out of the house, plently of comfy beds and amenities.

Overall, our stay was wonderful! The house and walk to the beach were perfect for the 3 adults and 2 small kids. The neighborhood was fine and there was plenty of grocery stores or restaurants to choose from. VA Beach was only 25-30 minutes away so we could enjoy the shops and attractions there as well. However, I was MOST impressed with the communication with the owners! SO very responsive and available to us before and during our stay. SO welcoming and appreciative. Thanks for letting us stay - great experience!

We enjoyed our time in Norfolk! The cottage was a short walk to the beach where we spent most of our time. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were available to answer any questions we had. The upstairs area was a great place for our 3 children to spend some time relaxing.

The house was just the right size for 6 women ranging in ages 13-73. One bathroom was fine for all of us. The rooms were of good size and the fridge could fit so much food. Definitely would stay here again.

We have stayed at this same location four out of the past five years and have a great vacation every time! The location is great, a couple of minutes walk to the beach, cool loft area for the kids to hang out, extra bedroom for the mother-in-law and full kitchen. The owners have great communication and are very helpful. We would definitely recommend this location!

My family enjoyed our stay in this home. There was space enough for everyone but yes, one bathroom. The laundry was appreciated. The kitchen was adequate and we didn’t have problems with electricity or WiFi. Thank-you!It is an older home, refurbished to be a rental. The backyard really is just for parking only, as the neighbors are quite messy and the tree drops a lot of debris.The location is not beachfront but is easily walkable, crossing the busy street at the corner, less than 5 minutes. There are a few little eateries but no nice dining restaurants, so we viewed this rental as our ‘landing place’ for the beach access and then would drive closer to town for restaurants and groceries.

To honor my elderly mothers request to go to the beach for a weekend, I looked for a small house that wasn't too expensive and where everything was on one floor. The cottage met our requirements. The cottage was clean, had ample towels, and the beds were comfortable. The check-in and out was very easy. The owners were very kind and pleasant to work with. We had a wonderful visit.

If you’re reading this, I would recommend staying somewhere else. On the plus side you’re close to the beach and they’re pet friendly. On the downside, the house was dirty when we got there. Exploded beer was left in the freezer so there was beer all over the ice and walls inside. The floors were dirty and gritty and there was a pink film in the shower. The Wi-Fi needed to be reset over a dozen times. Finally the cable company came out and said that the router was bad, so hopefully that has been fixed. You can’t sit outside due to mosquitoes and traffic noise. The day before the last day of our trip our mother in law saw a mouse in her bedroom. When we told the owner about the issues she was very apologetic, but her solution was to refund 5% of a 2000 stay. The place is very old and is in need of updating. We are easy going couple but when you spend as much as we did the basics like a clean place to stay and working Wi-Fi should be the minimum.

I rented this cottage for a long weekend in Norfolk to visit with my family, who live down in that area. It was a great weekend. The house was really nice, Clean and comfortable, although outside left a little to be desired. The back was full of leaf droppings from the many trees, but once we swept it up, it was better. The location was wonderful! It is close to a park and only a couple minutes walk to the beach. Check-in could not have been any easier. And the owners were very friendly and extremely responsive to any question I had. I would definitely rent again.

Everything was great for the 3days we spent, the beach was great! and the kids loved it. The house was very clean but could use plug inns just for that lovely scent. The only problem with my stay was that I could not watch tv for 3 days that was disappointing I even followed all the steps to get it working but could not, after about 3 hours trying to get it to work properly I gave up and try to reach the owner and got no response on how to get it working . But my stay was awesome and the host was very polite.

The location was great - nice city park next to the location has small farmers market scheduled first Saturday of the month. Perfect timing of our arrival. Beach is a walkable distance. Host are very communicative on the preparation of our arrival and was able to address few area of concern, not a dealbreaker- overall was a nice and comfortable stay and good location- 10-15 min from ORF. Recommend to try Jessy’s taqueria!

Cute & comfy place that was perfect for my kids, husband & I. We went to a concert & Ive never stayed in this part of Norfolk. Great location & exactly what we were looking for!

This was the second time I've stayed at this property. The owners are very friendly and open with communication. The check in process was very easy and there is a binder with locations of nearby restaurants as well as hospitals in case of emergency. The home is absolutely beautiful and spacious located right across the street from the beach and a park down the block. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a beach vacation

We enjoyed our stay. The house was right across the street from a beautiful beach! The house was clean and check in was easy!

Our stay was fine. The road is busy and there's a lot of road noise. The house is old and walls and windows don't conceal much sound. Many outlets are just two prong. The thermostat was set by default to 62, even though we changed it upon arrival, so we woke up freezing in the night. The glass table in the living room is a huge hazard as it regularly moves off the legs. The single trash bag provided was cheap and ripped instantly. We would have loved a cozy throw blanket and a plug for the tub so my kids could take a bath. Many pillows were old and lacked protectors. The beach and park were lovely and the reason we chose the house. The location was perfect in that regard, but we didn't feel safe letting our kids play outside alone. The updated kitchen was nice and we appreciated the cable TV and the towels offered. My kids enjoyed the extra little toys in their room. The host was kind and check in and out were both easy. Ultimately, it was fine and nice to have a place so close to the beach and park, but I wouldn't recommend the house.

The house is super cute and conveniently located just a short drive from the ODU campus and within walking distance to a beautiful beach. there are plenty of shopping and food, places nearby, making this a great spot for a weekend getaway. The host were also incredibly helpful and friendly! Would recommend!

Stay was wonderful pictures miss leading

Great place to stay, neat little house. Property manager was very easy to chat with and very friendly. Would stay again!

My family had a great time at the house. The kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and the house was very clean. We had to cross a busy street to get to the beach but the stop light crossing was only two houses away. Would stay here again.

Stayed here with a few friends to celebrate my birthday, it was a great time, the house is cozy and clean, getting there and parking is easy and the extra amenities provided were a nice addition as well.

This property is in a great location for beach access and provided exactly what I needed for a holiday link up with my adult children. The homeowners were exceptional in their customer service, providing an introduction and being prompt and courteous to any questions. As a first time renter, this was appreciated.

We planned a stay in the cottage for two nights with a toddler and our dog, but ended up only staying for one because of the painful burs in the front yard that stuck everywhere. The cottage itself was lovely and very well-maintained, and the weekend farmers market was right next door and amazing! The owners were very accommodating, as we had to switch dates due to illness. Overall, I wish we had known to prepare for the burs that were all over the front lawn, as we struggled to take our dog out without him being frightened and in pain.

I stayed here with a couple friends for my birthday party, and we all loved this place!! It was not as small as they warned us to be, and I would say it’s the perfect place to have a party with a few friends. I would 100% stay and have a party here again :) I have to thank the owner’s for fast and efficient communication as well! This weekend couldn’t have gone any better. If you are thinking of booking here, I absolutely recommend it!

Home was quaint and very welcoming after driving for most of the day! We only stayed one night but could definitely see coming back!

We needed a place to stay in the area to care for our daughter who is a student at a VA Beach / Norfolk area university and had ACL surgery. The cottage was a good fit and as advertised. The kitchen was adequately equipped and living room and lower level bedrooms convenient. The cottage was nice inside, clean and comfortable. The host was responsive and no problems accessing the cottage. We did travel with pets and the adjacent park was great for walks. Thanks for being pet friendly! We didn’t need it but access to the beach was an easy short walk. The cottage is on a main road so traffic was heavier than expected.

There was a swarm of mosquitoes so you could not be outside. The house smelled of urine upon entering. There were dead and living cockroaches. The proximity to the beach was nice. Check in was very easy. There was no dish soap or dishwashing detergent.

5 friends stayed for a weekend bachelor party. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating.

Good Value

We travelled from Montreal, Canada for a week long stay at the beach with our two kids (4yo and 8mo). We arrived a couple of hours before the check-in time and Gina kindly told us that the house was ready and we could check in early. It was welcomed after a 15h drive with

We had a great stay at this house. We were close to the beach. The kids loved the upstairs space, plenty of beds and space.

Close to beach. Lots of room. Hated bed toppers. Nice appliances. I was very pleased

Great house for 8 people. Exactly what we needed and as advertised. Clean and very close to the beach.

We had an amazing family vacation at this location. The owners were quick to respond to any question I had regarding the house or events that were happening around Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Highly recommend. Very clean.