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Historic Old Towne Southern Charm

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Capacious bedroom #1 Queen Bed w/ Seating Area
Stairway to main living area
Family Area
Deck
Back yard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Portsmouth, VA
  • Place, Children's Museum of Virginia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterside District
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Historic Old Towne Southern Charm

Hi there! You've stumbled upon a beautiful 18th-Century home that is centrally located in the heart of Old Towne Portsmouth. It's passionately designed with love and southern charm. You'll enjoy short walks to downtown restaurants, the movie theater, coffee shops and museums. Also, experience the Elizabeth River Ferry to visit Norfolk Waterside. Host resides in downstairs unit and enjoys guests looking for a quiet getaway.
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About the area

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Waterside District and Greenbrier Mall. Children's Museum of Virginia and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Commodore Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterside District - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Town Point Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Norfolk Station - 8 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Beans Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MacKendrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location, well decorated, ready to use kitchen, very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the house was such fun and we loved Old Town. It was a great way to celebrate a birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Zachary it was a pleasure to host you. We are delighted that you had a great experience and welcome you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was excellent, clean, charming and very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Hi Carla, Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your stay with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and honored that you gave us a perfect 10/10. Your kind words and support truly mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great stay

Very clean and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Brian, thank you for taking time to review your stay. We are pleased to know that our home was suitable for you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was excellent. The location was the best part and the house was perfect for our group. It had two living areas and a table that seated 8 people for our Thanksgiving feast.!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

A great place to stay!

Latonya did a great job at making us feel welcome and at home! The rental is very well taken care of and very close to many attractions and beaches. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely return if we come back to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for your sweet review! It truly makes me happy to know you felt welcome and at home — that’s exactly what I hope for every guest. I’m so glad you enjoyed the space and the nearby attractions. You were such a pleasure to host, and I’d love to have you back anytime you’re in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy p.

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

great time

great location and a great host I would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Randy thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and cannot wait to have you visit with us again. Best Latonya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Virgina beach getaway

you will not be disappointed this place, and the owner are awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Dan thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are so delighted that you had an awesome stay! We look forwarded to having you again in the future. Best Latonya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and so close to all Olde Towne Portsmouth has to offer. I'll be back! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher t.

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

Portsmouth

Great local, clean and comfortable. Great place to unwind after busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Thank you Christopher for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the location and found the space clean and comfortable. It’s great to know it was the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well organized
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Hi Jonathan! Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope that you enjoyed the space as well the surrounding area. We welcome you back any time. Warm Regards - Latonya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burchard J.

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

Great location

Perfect for visiting everything in Portsmouth and the Hampton Roads area. Spacious well stocked unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind review! I’m glad you enjoyed the convenient location and found everything you needed for a comfortable stay. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Luanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and convenient, Latonya was very nice and accommodating. The home needs some small repairs but nothing major. We felt very at home and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great Area and Nice House

Enjoyed our stay, very close to lots of attractions. Nice unit for family groups. Nicely decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Hi Mary, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are glad that you enjoyed visiting with us and we welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherelynn’s F.

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

Trip to daughters

Very pleased with host and accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
It was a pleasure having Chere and her family stay with us during their visit to VA. We're delighted that they pleased with our home and we welcome them back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was decorated cute. Hostess responds quickly. Little extra touches made it feel homey. Clean and comfortable. Stairs are steep but picture in the ad for the home. Would definitely stay here again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston G.

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

Wonderful host and home.

We love our stay and the location. It was clean and in good walking distance to many enjoyable attractions. Plus a good drive to many beaches. The Houst was very and easy to connect with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Hi Houston. Thank you for taking time to review your stay with us. We are delighted that you loved your stay with us and welcome you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Great visit

Owner was great and helpful! It’s a short drive to the beach! And easy to walk around the neighborhood- visited a local coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
Josh we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to review your stay. We welcome you all back any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend trip

Great location in walking distance to restaurants and cultural district. Easy drive to the ocean as well. The property is beautiful and the owner was amazing to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
It was our pleasure having you as our guest. We're glade to know that you enjoyed your stay and location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice stay. Very clean. The host was very attentive. If we needed anything, she was right there to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Hi Ashley, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness and attentive service. It was truly our pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiauna C.

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

Wonderful Stay

Latonya was a great host. She greeted us when we arrived at the Property and provided some dinner recommendations. The home was clean and inviting which was perfect for a short stay. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback. I’m delighted to know you had an enjoyable stay and appreciated both the home and the local recommendations. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place! Very nicely appointed. The VRBO is on the second floor -- 17 steps up -- my dog loved running up the steps. The neighborhood is wonderful with so many interesting houses, shops, pocket parks, and the waterfront within walking distance. Thank you for letting us vacation with our dogs!
Old Towne Portsmouth neighborhood -- historic and charming
Old Towne Portsmouth neighborhood -- historic and charming
Old Towne Portsmouth neighborhood -- historic and charming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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