Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1.5 Bath

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A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a chimney.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a window with a view of flowers.
A room with a television mounted on the wall displaying an image, two wooden chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, a toaster, and a microwave. There is a sink with a dish rack and a trash can. The kitchen has wooden cabinets and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a striped armchair, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chesapeake Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Norfolk, VA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Norfolk

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Cottage Park, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. Norfolk Premium Outlets and Waterside District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and First Landing State Park. Norfolk Botanical Garden and Nauticus are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Norfolk, VA

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 24 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola’a Beach Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1.5 Bath pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1.5 Bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1.5 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1.5 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Beach Front Apartment - Cozy, Rustic and On the Beach! - 2 BR/1.5 Bath located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cottage Park cottage is just steps away from Chesapeake Bay and Norfolk Beaches. Ocean View Beach is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

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. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Description was spot on, it's a cozy and rustic basement unit with low ceilings. It is in an older home that is on the Ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described. Just steps away from the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway

Wonderful accommodations. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fact that the beach was in your backyard was honestly the best thing ever. Mere steps and you’re standing in front of the water. So peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick trip to see Moran Wallen

Great place in a great location..... Just be ready for "Rustic"
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Atlantic Coast Adventure

Great location for quiet Atlantic coast experience. Accurately described. Perfect for a short get-away to the beach. Host was readily available and helpful. We enjoyed the community of OV.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommending

Loved the ease of access we had to everything. Place was as described on website. Will be recommending.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit dad and brother and sister in Norfolk

The property was just as described, it was a perfect little spot on the beach. My brother and I were able to get up every morning and take a walk on the beach before visiting with our dad and siblings. Our brother lives in Norfolk and this house was only 2 miles away. I was very happy with our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for a quick trip or week stay

Location was great. Neighborhood was nice and also pretty quiet. The walk to the bay was very quick and easy to do. Grill on the property was nice. The sink and the half bath didn’t work at the time of our stay. Some of the sinks and appliances were a little rusty, but you are at the beach. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing

This property delivers! House is right on the beach. Beach is not crowded at all. Luxury linens and comfortable beds. Only complaint was we couldn't get WiFi or watch TV. We were there during hurricane Dorian so guess that may have been a factor. It didn't matter to me but the children were a little bummed. A wonderful place to relax and be on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Interesting

The ceiling was low, bathroom sink was clogged. Bathroom floor needs work. Property was clean and beds were comfortable. Loved being at the beach. They have a different Property i stayed at on an earlier date that was great. Although we didnt care for the mentioned things, the process was easy and the owners were good to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The location of the property is perfect. It’s just a walk to the back for the beach so that was amazing, but the property itself needs better upkeep. There was mildew in the bathroom and on the utensils and pots. There were crumbs layer of dust on some surfaces, and the smell hits you as soon as you open the door. Communication was nonexistent, even though we were able to figure out the problems ourselves, It would’ve been nice to get a reply back to the messages I sent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Certainly it would be helpful if you actually reached out to us. As we did check our phone, not a single message was sent to us - we strive to assist so that all of our guests have a wonderful experience. However, leaving such a review while making no attempt for a resolution or even to inform the host of any such issue is a bit disingenuous. Thank you though for being our guest and we will of course inform the cleaners to not leave mildew on the utensils and pots!!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not What We Pictured

It didn't look as well in person as it did in the pictures. The property description was accurate in that it was a basement space, but it was VERY rustic and misleading as far as the actual beach access. We thought that it was a back or side door with direct access to the beach - it is not and you have to walk around the house, where others are renting above, to get to the path to the beach. The beach itself was exactly as we expected and had hoped for. It would have been nice if there had been a outdoor sitting area for our part of the house. For the age of the house, the owners have definitely tried to work with what they have, and it is cute, but a little too rustic for our taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Thank you so much for your review. I hope walking around the house to get to the beach was not too taxing for you. We are beach front and only about 40 feet to the beach - what was misleading?
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

property not recommended

We would not recommend this property as a vacation rental for anyone. There is no rustic charm . . . just an old, dirty, moldy, damp basement and probably not even safe. The smoke alarms were disarmed and laying about the property, material stuffed into electrical sockets and a couple of exposed light sockets overhanging the shower, mold everywhere especially the kitchen sink and taps, holes and water stains in the ceiling, rusty old refrigerator. We paid almost $2,500 for 4 people plus pets to stay here. Only 2 of us stayed as there was no refund and we couldn't afford alternative accommodation . . the others were totally repulsed and did not stay. Good beach access and nice beach!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not exactly what I expected

I knew we were staying in a basement apartment, and that was ok. But I did not expect the disrepair. There were holes in the ceiling and some spots in the walls that were fixed but not painted. Being a basement there was a very musty smell and an odor from previous pets that stayed. A dehumidifier and some air freshener would go a long way. I bought some Febreze and used the whole bottle throughout the week and finally got the smell under control. There was only one functional bathroom and it was very small, the other half bath was out of order. Being on the beach, it would have been nice to have a spot to hang wet clothing outside to dry. More towels for a week stay would have been nice. We only had 2 per person. On the upside, the beds were comfortable, there is a large tv and the internet worked well. For the most part the apartment was clean, just needed some tlc. I was not expecting 5 star accommodations and knew this was an older property, but for the cost of the stay I think some things could be fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Was very excited to be in a cottage on the beach. It was on the beach, however it was a multi family. Someone was smoking weed all the time and we were told to let them know if we found the source. Besides all that, the place was filthy. The shower curtain had mold and the sinks look like have never been cleaned. The kitchen was just as bad with rust and dirt all along the outside of the fridge. I understand that it is an old house, however that is no excuse for the filth. It says no smoking in the building but that obviously is not followed. When you leave, you let them know you left, then they go silent on you. Was absolutely disappointed. We have rented through VRBO for many years and never had an experience like this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were supposed to stay at this property but on the morning we were set to leave the host let us know there was an issue at the property and set us up at one of his other properties instead, but it wasn’t available until the following day. The property we stayed at was called “Sandy Mutts on the Beach.” It was unfortunate to have this have this happen the day we were set to leave. We arrived at the new property the following day and it wasn’t cleaned. We contacted the host and he had someone come out to clean it. Both of these issues were an unfortunate way to start the trip. Overall the property is in a great location but it could use some updated pictures to reflect the large properties being built in the grass area next door. Good price and the host was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful access to beach

Was pleasantly surprised at ease of access and entire rental process
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cozy place for a quick getaway. Great access to the beach!

Second time staying here and would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Would not stay again

Seems over priced unless you’re ONLY paying for being on the beach. Otherwise house is in pretty bad condition. Property manager very polite and professional. Beach is very nice as well. House seems to be falling apart. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Of course this "Dafonso" would not stay again. Perhaps because he was evicted as he felt that it would be a good idea to have a party, advertise it on Facebook and have about 50 people show up. So we CXLD the party, and captured his security deposit! Just a bum looking to take advantage of the world. And then leave lies for a review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unexpectedly Perfect Location

I was hesitant about low ceilings, but my 6'1" husband was fine. The apartment was clean and cozy. It was the perfect location to take advantage of the surrounding area without too much hustle and bustle. I really appreciated the low traffic and noise, the private parking, and semi private beach. Will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not Worth It

The beach was lovely, but everything else was a bust. The space is in poor condition: my kid punctured his foot on an exposed carpet staple, there is visible mold throughout the ceiling, and the ceiling is reinforced with shims as it is also visibly sagging with damage. The a/c is cool (though very, very loud). The bathroom has unfinished drywall in the shower cubby, the bathtub faucet does not work (shower only, which is not great for kids), and the water would shift to scalding without notice. I felt unsafe having my kid in the tub with the water running as the temperature was so variable (the upstairs neighbors also warned us about this issue). Though the listing says it sleeps 5, we were also charged an extra guest fee for 3 adults and 1 toddler. I contacted the host to ask about this and they said that the fee is triggered after 3 guests. I cannot find this anywhere on the listing, and the just told me to contact VRBO. I did, but VRBO said that the host is the only one who can help. Frustrating all around. Will not be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Yes, Emily was very angry about being charged for the extra guest and the dog. Our listing is clear on this - we do charge pet fees and for additional guests. The hot water is hot, but thank you for mentioning it, we will certainly adjust it. The unit is older, and does have some imperfections, however, we are happy to provide everything needed to enjoy the beach - which is right outside the door. The unit is clean and comfortable and all the issues mentioned in this review have been rectified. Thank you and please come back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Was a very good little place right on beach .

It was nice little place to stay with couple people and small dog. It stayed really cool inside and was right on the beach. Great location too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot to chill on the beach

Overall everything was great! Short walk to the beach and plenty of room for my family including the dogs. I would definitely recommend this listing for people in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great service and pet friendly

The management here it’s the best. If you have any issues all you have to do is reach out. We loved the apartment. It was perfect for me, my husband and our two dogs. The Beach is just a few steps away. It’s nice to be able to take walks on the beach especially with my furry little babies. Stay here and you won’t regret it. George and Kathleen offer top notch service and at prices you can afford..
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021
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