10/10 Excellent
Cathy B.
Aug 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandbridge Vacation
Cathy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Entire home
Happy Place: sunset view of Back Bay from the sofa and deck- 5 min walk to Beach
Photo gallery for Happy Place: sunset view of Back Bay from the sofa and deck- 5 min walk to Beach
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5410 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Happy Place: sunset view of Back Bay from the sofa and deck- 5 min walk to Beach
Sit on the large covered deck and enjoy views of Back Bay with your morning coffee, evening beverage or any time in between. The sunsets are gorgeous. Grill on the deck and enjoy your meals in a relaxing setting. Bring your bikes or use one of ours and bike across the street to the beach or better yet Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Center or go further into First Cape State park. You will have your choice of so many activities: two outdoor pools, indoor gym, sauna, basketball enclosure, tennis/pickleball courts, sand volleyball, boat ramp for your kayak/SUP/jet ski and playground all steps away. Of course, the main attraction, beautiful Sandbridge Beach across the street teaming with dolphins, pelicans, seashells, surfers and fishing pier, is a short 5 minute walk. The resort also features 3 men's and women's shower/bath houses and two laundry facilities. Your biggest problem will be finding the time to do everything there is to do!!
Home features full-size kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator and a grill on the large covered deck. Or if you prefer, local fare is within walking distance: Baja Restaurant, Jose Tequilas and more.
Full-size bathroom with a tub/shower.
Two TV's with cable and internet. Plenty of seating in the living room for watching a movie, playing games or just relaxing with family.
Landscaped private backyard with swing and room for your kayak/SUP.
Parking space for two cars.
Home features full-size kitchen with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator and a grill on the large covered deck. Or if you prefer, local fare is within walking distance: Baja Restaurant, Jose Tequilas and more.
Full-size bathroom with a tub/shower.
Two TV's with cable and internet. Plenty of seating in the living room for watching a movie, playing games or just relaxing with family.
Landscaped private backyard with swing and room for your kayak/SUP.
Parking space for two cars.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have a port-a-crib available for little ones.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Located in Sandbridge, a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. Flame of Hope Memorial and Neptune Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbridge Beach and False Cape Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Virginia Beach Sportsplex or Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Virginia Beach, VA
What's nearby
- Sandbridge Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- False Cape Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Naval Air Station Oceana - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 21.7 km
- Virginia Beach Convention Center - 26 min drive - 27.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 16 min drive
- Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - 16 min drive
- Taco Bell - 16 min drive
- Señor Fox Mexican Bar & Grill - 17 min drive
- Back Bay Market and Deli - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Cheryl Travelstead
My family and I started coming to Surfside over 10+ years ago after renting a cottage through VRBO. With so much to do, the proximity to the beach and Back Back Bay, we loved it here and were hooked. We came back every year, staying longer and more often each year. This is a great community, every year we looked for just the right place for ourselves. Finally, last Summer after years of looking, we found "the place" for our family. We want to share our home with others, but do not want to over do it, so it will not be available the entire Summer. Let us know if there is anything you need- we want you to love it here as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
Originally we wanted a place on either the canal or Bay and we wanted a 2-bedroom. This is neither. So why was this the one?
The property has excellent views of both Back Bay and the canal- something we would not have gotten if we were on either. When we stayed on the canal, we would have to constantly watch our grandkids and special needs son- making sure no one feel in, as there are no fences. With this property we have the views, but do not have to worry about anyone falling in. Plus, we now have a large, private backyard- something the water properties do not allow for, as they are much smaller. There is plenty of space to bring all of your gear, to play, to eat, to relax, to be.
This place has a large, open feel when you walk in. It feels like a home. No one feels like they are on top of each other, with plenty of space to relax. If we had a bunk room, it would take up a lot of living space, be very cramped and have small beds. My 6'2" son simply did not fit in them any longer. We have created a special sleeping nook for him and he loves it. He can see the large tv from his bed and is close to any snack he might want. What teenager wouldn't love that set-up.
The great room also has a sofa bed than can fit 1-2 children/med size adults. There is so much space, even with the sofa bed out, there is still room for others to sit on the sofa, for the recliner on the other end of the sofa to be out and the separate recliner to be fully reclined. And to still walk around!
There is also a great deal of storage for your belongings, so everything will have a place.
One more bonus, we have a sound system that allows you to play music on the deck, in the kitchen, in the great room all at the same time or in any combination you want. Dancing on the deck, under the stars is a definite possibility. At night and early morning, you can clearly hear the sound of the ocean from the deck (or inside if the windows are open).
The property has excellent views of both Back Bay and the canal- something we would not have gotten if we were on either. When we stayed on the canal, we would have to constantly watch our grandkids and special needs son- making sure no one feel in, as there are no fences. With this property we have the views, but do not have to worry about anyone falling in. Plus, we now have a large, private backyard- something the water properties do not allow for, as they are much smaller. There is plenty of space to bring all of your gear, to play, to eat, to relax, to be.
This place has a large, open feel when you walk in. It feels like a home. No one feels like they are on top of each other, with plenty of space to relax. If we had a bunk room, it would take up a lot of living space, be very cramped and have small beds. My 6'2" son simply did not fit in them any longer. We have created a special sleeping nook for him and he loves it. He can see the large tv from his bed and is close to any snack he might want. What teenager wouldn't love that set-up.
The great room also has a sofa bed than can fit 1-2 children/med size adults. There is so much space, even with the sofa bed out, there is still room for others to sit on the sofa, for the recliner on the other end of the sofa to be out and the separate recliner to be fully reclined. And to still walk around!
There is also a great deal of storage for your belongings, so everything will have a place.
One more bonus, we have a sound system that allows you to play music on the deck, in the kitchen, in the great room all at the same time or in any combination you want. Dancing on the deck, under the stars is a definite possibility. At night and early morning, you can clearly hear the sound of the ocean from the deck (or inside if the windows are open).
What makes this property unique
Views, views, views.
Large private backyard with teak porch swing.
Very large, covered deck with plenty of seating and gas grill.
Bikes, ocean kayak, boogie boards, sand/beach toys available to use. Or bring your own, there is plenty of room.
5 minute walk to Sandbridge beach; 5 minute walk to Fishing Pier
10 minute bike ride to Back Bay National Refuge
2 minute walk to Clubhouse pool, tennis/pickleball courts, boat ramp, basketball enclosure, gym, sauna, playground, sand volleyball, bathhouses, laundry facilities
Large private backyard with teak porch swing.
Very large, covered deck with plenty of seating and gas grill.
Bikes, ocean kayak, boogie boards, sand/beach toys available to use. Or bring your own, there is plenty of room.
5 minute walk to Sandbridge beach; 5 minute walk to Fishing Pier
10 minute bike ride to Back Bay National Refuge
2 minute walk to Clubhouse pool, tennis/pickleball courts, boat ramp, basketball enclosure, gym, sauna, playground, sand volleyball, bathhouses, laundry facilities
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