Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1 Bath

Norfolk, Virginia
$322 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to our Rustic Beach Front Apartment. This unique space has been carved out of the basement of our 100+ year old beach cottage. We've recreated this unique space into a bright, clean, comfortable and cheerful little unit where you can create wonderful family memories.

I think it is the best location in Ocean View - the beaches, although not quite private, are fantastic! We are situated directly on the water, just walk out your door down the sandy path and you are right on the beach of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

The kitchen features a full size refrigerator, full size gas stove/oven, and all the essentials for meals.

It consists of 2 Bedroom and 1 Bath and is accurately described as a basement apartment, inside a beautiful rustic beach cottage. It has it's own private entrance and parking. The windows are the smaller casement style, that contain 3 air conditioning units.

You must be able to step down into the unit by descending 3 stairs. Beware, if you are over 6' tall - no jumping allowed!! - there are radiator pipes running along the ceilings that are typical of this type of basement apartment.

If you are tall, bring a hardhat!!

And if you've ever played basketball in the NBA, this may not be the right place for you!!

We are situated directly on the water, just walk out your door and you are right on the beach of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

I want to temper your expectations with this unit. It is over 100 years old and while I love it, it may not be for everyone as the appliances and plumbing fixtures are a bit dated. This is an apartment that has been created out of a basement space. It is clean and comfortable and of course, on the beach. The ceilings are low and the windows are small. We have done our best to create a comfortable space for you and your family to enjoy! The emphasis though, should be on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Beach and being able to enjoy it while staying in a beach front unit.

Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is now over 115 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. But even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

Once a reservation has been made, we do not revisit/refund if you have reduced the number of guests or have chosen to not travel with your pet.

Quiet hours begin at 9 PM.

This is a Family/Residential unit and area. No loud music or noise.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 940 Sq Ft (87 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator (full Size) Spices Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Please Smoke Outside Only! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 18, 2021

    Stayed Jun 8, 2021

    close to the beach

  • Natasha H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The location of the property is perfect. It’s just a walk to the back for the beach so that was amazing, but the property itself needs better upkeep. There was mildew in the bathroom and on the utensils and pots. There were crumbs layer of dust on some surfaces, and the smell hits you as soon as you open the door. Communication was nonexistent, even though we were able to figure out the problems ourselves, It would’ve been nice to get a reply back to the messages I sent.

  • Brandy V.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    The fact that the beach was in your backyard was honestly the best thing ever. Mere steps and you’re standing in front of the water. So peaceful. Would definitely stay again.

  • Tonya W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    I knew we were staying in a basement apartment, and that was ok. But I did not expect the disrepair. There were holes in the ceiling and some spots in the walls that were fixed but not painted. Being a basement there was a very musty smell and an odor from previous pets that stayed. A dehumidifier and some air freshener would go a long way. I bought some Febreze and used the whole bottle throughout the week and finally got the smell under control. There was only one functional bathroom and it was very small, the other half bath was out of order. Being on the beach, it would have been nice to have a spot to hang wet clothing outside to dry. More towels for a week stay would have been nice. We only had 2 per person. On the upside, the beds were comfortable, there is a large tv and the internet worked well. For the most part the apartment was clean, just needed some tlc. I was not expecting 5 star accommodations and knew this was an older property, but for the cost of the stay I think some things could be fixed.

  • M. B.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Wonderful accommodations. Thank you for a great stay!

  • Rebecca W.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Loved the ease of access we had to everything. Place was as described on website. Will be recommending.

  • Bryan W.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Location was great. Neighborhood was nice and also pretty quiet. The walk to the bay was very quick and easy to do. Grill on the property was nice. The sink and the half bath didn’t work at the time of our stay. Some of the sinks and appliances were a little rusty, but you are at the beach. Overall a great place to stay.

  • Tom w.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Great place in a great location..... Just be ready for Rustic

  • Stephanie A.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2024

    Stayed Jan 12, 2024

    The ceiling was low, bathroom sink was clogged. Bathroom floor needs work. Property was clean and beds were comfortable. Loved being at the beach. They have a different Property i stayed at on an earlier date that was great. Although we didnt care for the mentioned things, the process was easy and the owners were good to deal with.

  • Thomas H.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2023

    Stayed Dec 1, 2023

    The property was just as described, it was a perfect little spot on the beach. My brother and I were able to get up every morning and take a walk on the beach before visiting with our dad and siblings. Our brother lives in Norfolk and this house was only 2 miles away. I was very happy with our stay

  • Dawn P.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2023

    Stayed Oct 7, 2023

    Great location for quiet Atlantic coast experience. Accurately described. Perfect for a short get-away to the beach. Host was readily available and helpful. We enjoyed the community of OV.

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