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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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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61050 sq ft

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Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer

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Norfolk, VA

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.

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Kitchen

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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.

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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

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
‪Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬12 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬14 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. Ocean View Beach and Community Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sheila H.

7 Sept, 2025

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

Clean well equipped for a nice getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

21 Jun, 2025

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.

9 Jun, 2025

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.

4 May, 2025

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.

16 Aug, 2025

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

Adam D.

28 Jul, 2024

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.

2 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Jacqueline O.

3 Oct, 2023

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

Liubov Ramos

2 Jul, 2023

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.

31 Oct, 2024

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

Denise M.

30 May, 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Olma I.

6 Sept, 2025

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

We were duped into renting this property that was described as "On the beach". When I got the address after booking, I looked it up on the map & it didn't look like it was on the beach. So I messaged the owner minutes after booking to ask if the property is truly on the beach, I got no reply at all. I wanted to cancel the booking but when I looked at the VRBO policy, it seems we actually had to be staying at the rental already in order to file a complaint. Booking also said no cancelation allowed. So we were forced to go ahead with our booking & just hoped that the property is really on the beach. Unfortunately, it wasn't. I messaged the owner again & now he elected to reply (likely because we were already on the property) saying the property description on the page was correct. I beg to disagree & I have the screenshot to prove it. So, that's the no. 1 complaint here - this property is NOT ON THE BEACH.! There is a house directly behind it which is on the beach - not this one. Other negative observations:1. There are MICE!!! My husband had to buy mouse traps & block the gap under the back door.2. No water view at all. The views are the street in front, parking lot on the side & house at the back.3. It's an old decrepit structure.4. Inside is dank and gloomy. You need to keep curtains closed so no one can look in.5. Furniture and appliances are old. Bed we used had old & saggy mattress which was not good for our backs. 6. Bathroom mirror lights don't work.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhonda C.

1 Oct, 2024

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

Not what we expected

Location is

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

10 May, 2024

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

Luke C.

22 May, 2023

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

Ian F.

8 May, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

12 Mar, 2023

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

Donna K.

17 Mar, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Rod V.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Keith J.

16 May, 2023

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

Linda S.

30 Mar, 2024

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

Beautiful beach!

House was old (as described) and a bit shabby but very clean. Even a few minimal upgrades would improve it immensely. However the price was right and the location for that price was great! The fishing pier with the restaurant/bar at the end was a bonus. Beautiful beach to walk. The weather did not cooperate with us - we were a week too early but you can’t change the weather!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

23 May, 2021

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

6/10 Okay

Justin A.

23 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

It's was ok

We reserved the Little House on the water that was right on the water. When we showed upit was a totally different house and couldn't even see the water. It was not at all what was advertised. I would have never reserved it if I knew that. The only reason I reserved is because I wanted to be right on the water. It really feels like false advertising. The photos in the add are of a completely different house. Won't be renting this place again. I really feel ripped off. I reserved the lil blue house on the water but I was right on the side of the road next to the parking lot. It was supposed to be a romantic weekend getaway on the water with my woman but that's not what I got at all. I will never rent this property again and I really feel ripped off and that someone should owe me money but I guess I just got ripped off

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi T.

14 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Aged

This property is definitely aged. The owner was very helpful and replied to my text very quickly. Needs several updates. Pictures could be misleading, but it was a place to ley our heads at the end of the day.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by George

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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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Norfolk

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.0/10

9.0/10

9.0/10

8.0/10

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8/10 Good

Sheila H.

Sheila H.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Mini getaway

Elizabeth W.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Had absolutely everything that you could need

Elizabeth C.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Cute little beach spot

Laura B.

10/10 Excellent

Igor B.

Igor B.

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Nice place to stay

Adam D.

8/10 Good

Keri P.

Perfect spot

Keri P.

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

Great location for fishermen, walk to the pier.

Haley S.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline O.

Fishing access wonderful

Jacqueline O.

10/10 Excellent

Liubov Ramos

Liubov Ramos