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Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach!

Refreshing, "old style" beach cottage. Comfortable, spacious and simple. Central air & heat - beach access across the street. Located in the famous "Willoughby Spit" area of Norfolk & just a short distance to boating, dining, biking & the fishing pier. See it all then hang out on the porch. Willoughby Spit is a 2 mile long, 400 yard wide "spit" of land surrounded by water. It has a beach that stretches from Willoughby to Ocean View - a total of 8 miles of beach.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Does not have cabinet locks, secured dressers, etc
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Willoughby Spit, a neighborhood in Norfolk, is home to this vacation home. Eagle Haven Golf Course and Children's Museum of Virginia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nauticus and Virginia Zoo. Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are also worth visiting.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sarah Constant Shrine Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Community Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cap'n Ron's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mudita - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach!?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach! on Mar 27, 2026 start from $263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porch Happy! A place to hang out by the beach! located?

Located in Willoughby Spit, this vacation home is steps from Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay. Oceanview Fishing Pier and Ocean View Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

The place was very nice for our family. The walk to the beach was very easy and convenient. We also enjoyed the pier and restaurant at the pier. It was a good week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Ok house, but old worn out sofa needs replaced. Sleeps six, but dining table only seats 4. Not good for families of more than 4. Very busy street with cars/trucks constantly speeding. Traffic noise is constant.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marti f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place. Convenient location-downtown Norfolk, Williamsburg, Yorktown, James Town, but best is the beach! We had trouble with air conditioning and the problem was solved immediately. Very responsive. We had three beautiful bedrooms and 2 big baths. We enjoyed the porch and grilling. The washer and dryer were a huge plus. I would totally recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and Convenient

This adorable home is very roomy and decorated with beach decor. It is located on a very busy road but we were able to walk across it and get onto the beach through a couple of different pathways. We discovered a fun and tasty restaurant called The Willoughby Fish House and we walked to the Ocean View Pier. It was a busier location than we were expecting but we had no trouble with feeling safe or getting a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One floor home

We had a great stay. Keeping my mom in a place with one floor was wonderful. There are step downs as you walk into both bathrooms (and one bedroom). The road in front of the house is extremely busy. The house needs some updates but everything was clean and homey. The house was clean, the owners were quick to respond, we basically had a private beach, and the place was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gera W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and pleasant

We enjoyed our stay at this house in Willoughby. It was easy to find and access and had the perfect amount of space for our group of 5 adults. The furnishings were pretty dated and a bit mismatched, but it was fine for us. Luckily we had brought a few kitchen items with us, because the assortment provided is a bit random and not all inclusive. If you are planning on doing a significant amount of cooking or prepping of food, might be something to consider. Otherwise, location is great and I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

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