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Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Exterior detail
Beach
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Norfolk, VA
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!

Kayaks and beach equipment rentals available, message host for details!
This well-equipped, historic 2 bed/1 bath house has semi-private beach access on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and is located next to the Ocean View Fishing Pier and rooftop bar and grill!
It is about 1000 square feet in size, and has 1 queen size bed, 2 twin size beds, and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Fast WiFi, 50” smart TV in the living room and 40" smart TV in the main bedroom. Window AC units for air conditioning and each room is heated with thermostat controlled infrared units. It is within close driving proximity to Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Chic's Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Old Dominion University, and Christopher Newport University.
The house sits only about 100 feet away from the beach, with a short path from your backyard past my other rental house to access the beach. There are no steep dunes or stairways to navigate, no streets to cross, and the access is not shared with the public.
Housebroken and well-behaved pets are allowed with payment of the pet fee. This property will be deep cleaned and sanitized between every reservation. This is a recently acquired property and will be continually improved with summer profits.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The number of guests must be accurately reported on your reservation. Your reservation may be cancelled without refund if this rule is violated.
Please pay the pet fee if you are bringing pets, your security deposit will be captured if this rule is violated.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Norfolk

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at First Landing State Park and Buckroe Beach and Park, while Nauticus and MacArthur Memorial are cultural highlights. Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Norfolk Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Old Dominion University - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 19 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪NEX V-55 Mini Mart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier! located?

Located in Willoughby Spit, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Sarah Constant Shrine Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier. Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Mini getaway

Everything was perfect, a short walk to the beach, getting things delivered was easy, overall the perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Had absolutely everything that you could need

Great little place to privately get away please had absolutely everything that you could possibly need perfect little getaway steps to the beach to the sand
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Cute little beach spot

We loved our stay! The listing was accurate and the location was great! We enjoyed the restaurant on the pier and the house was actually bigger than I thought it would be! Perfect for our quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, the house is very conveniently located (50 feet to the beach, 0.5 mile to a Harris Teeter). There's some beach stuff (chairs, a beach cart, an umbrella, a few body boards). A few things to consider when renting this house:1. Bring a few knives. The ones that are there are super dull2. Bring spices, sugar, and salt 3. There's no AC in the smaller bedroom. Wasn't a problem for us, it wasn't very hot, and there's a large fan4. Wi-Fi signal is pretty weak (barely any in the backyard), but the speed is okOverall we've all enjoyed our stay a lot.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Great location for fishermen, walk to the pier.

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Nice place to stay

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keri P.

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

Perfect spot

Great location with access to the beach. Beach is not crowded like Va Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rhonda C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

Location is
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline O.

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

Fishing access wonderful

It was a nice cozy place near the fishing pier I really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

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

Beach House

A nice little beach house with a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Birthday Get Away

My husband booked this stay for myself and a friend for my birthday. It was a nice getaway for us to enjoy and this spot was perfect for our weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Perfectly cozy and quaint

This property was perfect for my short stay in Norfolk for 40th high school reunion. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liubov Ramos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing ! Very nice house, just steps to the beach, parking ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen R.

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

Property very clean, steps away from Oceanview fishing pier.

Property is clean and neat. However, a tad rundown. Very close to the beach as described and next to the Oceanview fishing pier. Communication with property owner excellent. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

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

Better than expected!

The house is an older house but was well maintained and decorated. Beds were comfortable and clean. We liked it! And the location was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jason R.

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

Beach Cottage

The place was clean and well kept, the building is starting to show its age, and needs a few maintenance items like weather stripping, to help with the wind off the ocean. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

alena b.

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

different

location is great BUT the pier was locked/closed and that was one reason I rented there but oh well, the house yes historic, clean inside but gaps under door and cold air coming in, doors need better locks, but it was what it was better if it was warmer weather, george was easy to communicate with very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Easy access to the beach

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It is not on the beach but it is steps away from the beach. There is no beach view from the property. However, the rental allows parking and easy access to the beach. George was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rod V.

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

Exactly what it says it is

Older house, decorated appropriately and kept clean. Everything you need for a stay at the beach. Great location. Parking lot at the pier, which is next door, stays busy all night during the weekend. Lots of motorcycles on the road all night that you will hear. But those things arent the fault of the property. All in all, this house is great for what it's for....a clean place right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Wonderful getaway

This was a wonderful little getaway for us. Even with the unusually high winds, we had a great time in this cute house which had everything we needed (perhaps bring paper towels?). We had great direct beach access and wish the pier bar & grill had been open for the season! We will be back. Great location to nearby restaurants, and no wifi concerns. Parking was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke L.

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

Overall great stay

This cute little house is located just a few steps away from the beach. We really enjoyed how close everything is, including Harris Teeter and a cute restaurant called A World of Good (absolutely delicious!). The house was very close to the road and some cars were very loud at times but overall the listing is pretty accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Location is great. Our dog loved the beach. Air conditioners and fans were great. Washer/Dryer challenging to figure out. No spices, just salt and pepper. Mattresses wrapped in plastic making it hot to sleep. No outlet in the bathroom to dry your hair. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

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

Getaway

I rented this house for myself and my cousin. Location for fishing was great. Right next to the pier. Short walk. I wouldn’t recommend the pier restaurant. Food was ok but the service was terrible. The pier was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Review

Great location but street noise was excessive at night. Mattresses need an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Archaic Beach Bungalow

100 years old and remolded to modern perfection without taking away from the history. Remember it's archaic, so on chilly nights in the front rooms and kitchen you might have to put on a few more clothes. The bedrooms are cozy. Check the bed placements and sizes before you stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by George

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I began refurbishing the historic homes of Ocean View into nightly rentals in 2017 while studying mechanical engineering at ODU. I was at first unenthused with the vacation rental prospect, until I received my first thank you note and glowing review. The sense of reward while reading that Louis and his family from Germany had the vacation of a lifetime in the apartment I provided was overwhelming. It quickly became a full-time enterprise, and I now take pride in bringing this historic beach community back to life with updated vacation rentals. My other business pursuits include automotive restoration, luxury car rentals, and tactical sporting goods supply. When I'm not working, I enjoy fishing and exploring with my 6 year old daughter.

Why they chose this property

This property has a perfect location, only steps from Ocean View/Willoughby Beach as well as the bar and grill on the Fishing Pier, and a short drive from Chic's Beach, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Downtown Norfolk, you will never run out of exciting activities.

What makes this property unique

Walk down a short path straight to the beach, without paying beachfront prices. This house also has a very peaceful, shaded backyard so you can get out of the sun.

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