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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 204326 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, False Cape Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room

Down By The Sea

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Splash your days away at Down By The Sea, a truly special home by the beach where the entire, fully-fenced backyard is your own personal waterpark! Enjoy a private swimming pool, a lazy river, a splash pad, and a soothing hot tub for hours of at-home fun.

Step inside to find three levels of living space that are ideal for several families to share. Up on the third floor, the open kitchen and great room feature natural log tables with matching chairs, benches, and bar stools, creating the perfect spot for a memorable gathering. After dinner, there's a 55-inch TV in the living room and a game room with foosball and air hockey to keep everyone entertained.

Spend your days swimming in the pool or soaking up the sun on the surrounding deck, where there's plenty of space to relax poolside, dine al fresco, or play a game of cards. The beach access path is close by as well.

Additional amenities include TVs in seven of the nine bedrooms, Blu-ray/DVD players, free WiFi, a gas grill, basketball, tetherball, horseshoes, a children's climbing structure, and a firepit to curl up next to in the evenings.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Bring your own basketball.
The pool will be open from late April through early/mid-October.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 9 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Virginia Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Sandbridge, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach. Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach and Jerrassic Park - Metal Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilltop Shopping Center and Pacific Avenue. Check out an event or a game at Virginia Beach Sportsplex, and consider making time for Ocean Breeze Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Sandbridge Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • False Cape Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Naval Air Station Oceana - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center - 25 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 27 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sedona Taphouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Señor Fox Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room on 3 Aug 2026 start from £1,656, 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.

Is Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with pool, hot tub, lazy river, splash pad, & game room located?

Located in Sandbridge, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of False Cape Beach and Sandbridge Beach. Shifting Sands Beach and Surfing Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TANIA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family. Kitchen was fully stocked. Lots of sitting for dinner and gathering around the table. Spacious layout. Lots of linen provided. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

alisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was large enough for our family of 13. Needs some upgrades, mattresses were not comfortable and most of the tvs weren't set up. Kitchen was well stocked. Maybe lane directions for heat control. House was cold until we figured out how to use the thermostat. Otherwise we had a great start.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great place for all ages!

The house is beautiful and well stocked. We expected the lazy river to be a short lived novelty, but it turned out to be a huge hit with all of the adults!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Another great Sandbridge vacation!

House was great for our family; plenty of room for everyone! Outside area with pool, hot tub, lazy river and splash pad was awesome!! Easy walk to the beach too! Probably our favorite house to date!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Great location, lots of parking, spacious house, perfect for our family. The kids loved the pool. Everything worked accordingly. Our favorite feautures are the pool, multilevel decks, large kitchen and living area. Our only complaint is the TVs are a bit small and outdated (no apps) but still enjoyable. Would recommend if you are traveling with kids and pets!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Great place for all ages of guests!

Beautiful and well stocked house. Short walk to the beach on quiet streets. I can’t believe what a hit the lazy river was (especially the adults!) It was the perfect place to relax and float in the afternoon while others played in the pool. Short walk to local coffee shop and super cool playground.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gail L.

Big house and great for family.

Lots of rooms and bathrooms for everyone to have their own space.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arnold B.

Great find

Plenty of space and well maintained. The kids loved the lazy river and splash pad
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym W.

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

Great for large family holiday get away

The house fit all of us comfortably and we enjoyed the proximity to the beach and nature preserve. Well stocked kitchen (pans, dishes, etc) and comfortable beds all around. Didn't get to try the outside pool or lazy river (winter stay) but would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

Awesome beach house

Great house. Be prepared for the amount of stairs. Great location in proximity to the beach. We loved our week there using he pool and lazy river and spending time at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had fun but the bugs were horribly bad beds had sand gave my 2yr old sand flea bites all over for 4 days dint go in the water at night husband fit sea lice and only where he walked to and down all over by microscopic jelly fish don't not record beach access was amazing no lie there but we came at the end of the year it was windy but we had fun the hot tub guy came when needed everything you think they don't have in the kitchen they do ask but good spices came to clean an hr before our checkout time but ahhh the lazy river and pool were nippy but fun floats are there for lazy river would recommend changing and or washing sheets before you go to bed or check for sand and don't leave light's on at night bugs will get you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ethan H.

Family vacation

The amenities at this house are great for a family with kids. We appreciated the pools, stocked kitchen and space for our family. Unfortunately one room had black mold on the ceiling and therfore the bunk room was unusable for our kids but luckily they were fine camping on the floor.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Great spot

All is great. No issues. Updates are nice. Just fix pressure at kitchen sink water and 2nd floor deck up to code.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rege P.

Beautiful Oasis By The Sea

All of the rooms accommodated all of the people in my party as well. I would advise if you have elders in your family, keep in mind there are three levels of steps to walk up and down. The kitchen is on the 3rd floor. I enjoyed the burn going up and down the steps lol. The home was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. They even had a great spice selection. They had more than enough pots, pans, silverware, coffee machines, toasters, blenders, and more to accommodate families. They provide basketballs for the basketball court in the driveway, they have air hockey and foosball in the game room for entertainment. Along with 2 pools. 1 for children and the other for adults. They also have a hot tub outside along with a fire pit to enjoy a wonder spring or summer evening outdoors. There is also a trail to walk right to the beach from the house if you want to catch the beautiful sounds of the ocean. We all had an amazing time and will come back soon for another memorable family gathering.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Brighter D.

Beautiful House, but Troubled with Uncleanliness

The house met our needs and accommodation for a family reunion. The kitchen was well equipped and there was elbow room for everyone. Beautiful house! However, the cleaning service the owner uses needs to be held accountable for unfortunate things we found. We discovered leftover snacks under the beddings in bunk beds and around the rails, blood stains on one of the queen beds, dirty towels left in bathrooms, while the first floor was dirty with sand. Just to name a few. I contacted Vacassa via text and local office everyday for four consecutive days (out of ten of our overnight stay) requesting that their cleaning service would come to the house, but to no avail. No one showed up. We decided to clean it all up so that we could enjoy our time together. Though this was my first time renting from Vacassa, this will be my last. Too much trouble for the price.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carol R.

Almost perfect!

The good: The house is beautiful inside and very comfortable. The furniture is cozy, the beds are conformable and the kitchen is well equipped. Having two washers and dryers was super handy and made it very easy for our family to keep things clean! The lazy river was wonderful and our family truly enjoyed it! The decks around the house had lots of chairs for singing and the hot tub and fire pit really added to the enjoyment of our vacation! the bad: The cable did not work on the televisions for most of the week which wasn't awful because we only watched TV at night but was inconvenient. The biggest disappointment was the fact that although there was a slide on the pictures of the pool, and in the house description. "pool and waterfall" is what is says in the description if the house. There is no slide or waterfall on the pool. The children and adults were very disappointed by this. We enjoyed the pool, and did receive an unexpected partial refund, bu we would have preferred the slide. I think Vacasa should update the listing. It still shows and lists a slide which isn't actually there.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Andrew B.

Amenities not working/missing and property dirty.

My family and I arrived to the house. The house was cleaned, but the outside was not. The splash pad on the lazy river did not work our entire stay. TVs were missing remotes, not working through out the house on every floor. Hot tub was disgusting from previous guests and was not cleaned until day 3 of our stay. For the amount of money to pay to stay at a home full of amenities for kids, this was extremely disappointing. Vacasa was called every day of the stay and was told a supervisor would call back. Still have not spoken with anyone or received a call back. I would not recommend this particular property or Vacasa rental agency to anyone coming to Sandbridge Virginia. The slide was also removed but not removed from the photos. We were not notified amenities advertised in both pictures and the description would be taken away with no prior explanation to guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason O.

Liked: Check-in, location

Mixed bag

17 members of my team stayed here for a weekend tournament.The good: * Lots of space, 3 floors and plenty of bathrooms means there's room for everyone. * Hot tub was nice and hot and large enough for our needs. * Both large decks were lovely places to relax. The not-good: * Kitchen wasn't clean when we arrived. Dirty towels, knives, cutting board, etc. * Foosball and air hockey were unusable as there were no foosballs (after extensive searching, turns out these were stuck in the bottom of the table - it doesn't return them to you, you have to fish them out) and no air hockey puck (never found one). Contacted Vacasa but they never delivered any. * Beds were uncomfortable, pillows were VERY uncomfortable. One of the beds on the first floor (NE bedroom) is actually a Full, not a queen as listed. This cause a frustrating late night bedroom swap as one of our later-arriving teammates is too tall for a double bed.* VRBO listing doesn't mention many things, like you need to bring your own trash bags, TP, paper towels, beach towels, etc. You have to look at the vacasa listing to see these things, and they don't even list everything they don't provide. * While there's a lazy river, there's nothing provided to use it. No tubes, noodles, etc. We flew here so not something we could bring with us. Pretty sad to not enjoy this.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Theresa C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Total Disappointment

This property is far past due for a refresh. It was dirty (to include food substances on walls and ceilings on all floors), worn, and many things were broken. The hot tub was empty and non-functioning. The pool was not operating correctly. There were holes in the walls, couch (also broken), and floor grate. There was an inoperable toilet, doors that would not lock, screens that were torn and full of holes. The Kurig coffee pots were less than adequate for a 20 person VRBO, one didn't work at all and the other worked for about 2 cups and then had to be descaled. Fence pickets were broken or missing, not ideal for a pet friendly property. The landscaping was full of debris and unkept. The kitchen cabinets were tacky to the touch and the trash can would not close completely. Niether of the gas grill ignitors worked. Despite several calls to property management and promise of someone to come out to fix things...no one ever showed up nor did we get any type of follow up calls.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarmaal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Only regret is not booking when the pool was open; this only gives me a reason to book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nate M.

Annual Thanksgiving Family Week

The interior of the home was great. Very clean. Spacious common area. Kitchen was outfitted well. Our coffee pot was broken and Vacasa responded quickly with a new one. Outside decks were outfitted nicely w sturdy furniture. We would have given the house 5 stars but there was a major issue with the hot tub that was unresolved by Vacasa during our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandy O.

Nice Family Property

The backyard pool area and access to the beach was nice and family friendly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Relaxing home

This house is one of the nicest homes we have stayed in during the last 16 years we have been coming to Sandbridge. There were a few wear and tears on the house but overall the house was very comfortable. The lazy river a true bonus!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Cade family

It was a wonderful week of beach, pools, and hanging out with family. Will definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

doreen c.

ehhh, house was nice, outside left a lot to be desired

Inside of house was clean and orderly. None of the amenities that we paid for were ready for us, lazy river was green, pool was having liner replaced wasn't full of water, hot tub was dirty, pool area was covered in weeds. They offered me a whole $200 refund for not being able to use the features we paid a premium for. Response time to customer service was not ideal, Took me 3 phone calls over a 13 hour time period to get a response back. Bottom line is that they weren't ready for guests but expected us to pay full price anyway, in all the years we have been coming to Sandbridge this is the first time its let me down, but it's also the first time we have used this rental agency. Expensive Lesson learned. I have been waiting for 4 days for a better response to the refund they offered but have not heard back from anyone.

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