Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!

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Host

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71280 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Norfolk, VA

Norfolk Beaches
‪9 min walk‬
Ocean View Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Norfolk Botanical Garden
‪7 min drive‬
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Relax with the entire family or have a cozy romantic getaway at this peaceful 3 Bedroom 2 full bathroom cottage that sleeps up to 7 people while only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
This incredible home features a wood burning fireplace, large private yard, family game room, and is also fully Google smart home integrated for comfortable convenience.
The neighborhood highlights include Bold Mariner Brewery which serves tasty cold local brewed beer and BBQ, Bay Oaks park and many local eateries!

Property manager

Richard W Zapata

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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: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Norfolk

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Bayview, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. Waterside District and Greenbrier Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore First Landing State Park and Buckroe Beach and Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Norfolk Botanical Garden and Nauticus. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like birdwatching.

Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

Norfolk Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Norfolk Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Naval Station Norfolk - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Norfolk Premium Outlets - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

Norfolk Station - 25 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪Azalea Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
‪Cap'n Rons Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach! located?

This family-friendly Norfolk cottage is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Norfolk Beaches, Ocean View Beach and Sarah Constant Shrine Beach. Norfolk Botanical Garden and Nauticus are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

davidlui2008

28 Apr, 2025

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

Great stay in Va. beach.

Clean and up-to-date home. Close to the beach. Convenient and comfortable. Would rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A. S.

28 Feb, 2025

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

Nice short stay

It was just one night stay, but we enjoyed it. A huge plus for all the board games for kids.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacee N.

3 Mar, 2025

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

Super cute home!

The house was so cute and well taken care of. Plenty of space for a larger group and very close to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house and stay again! Richard was so helpful and communicative. Overall great experience!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

20 Dec, 2024

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

Very nice and clean

Nicely appointed. Super close to beach. Has coffee maker but no supplies, so be sure to bring filters, coffee, and cream/sugar. Good communication with owner when we had questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jane S.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Cottage by the sea

The house is as promised - in a charming neighborhood just a short walk from the beach. The host supplied everything for a comfortable beach retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect weekend stay!

We were in town for the air show and Richard’s place was perfect for us for the weekend. Close proximity to Virginia Beach, and a lot of good restaurants nearby! Would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

10 Apr, 2024

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

Birthday Surprise Visit

It was nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

2 Apr, 2024

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

Cute house

We enjoyed our stay here for our Easter vacation. Richard was a great host. He was very helpful and responded quickly to our question. I would highly recommend this property

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B., Charlottesville Virginia

22 Oct, 2023

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

Great open floor plan

Enjoyed our stay! Great living space and fantastic backyard, great for my pup. Very clean and a short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Cozy Bay Cottage

We had a great time! The property was as described. On a quiet street. Very clean and enough space for the 5 of us. The private fenced in yard was a nice space for cook outs and relaxing. The beach access was a short walk and never crowded. We were close enough to enjoy several of the local attractions, the Botanical Gardens, the Chrysler art museum, the Aquarium and boat tours. The kids enjoyed checking out the disc golf courses, local coffee shops and boutique shops. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a fun family trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Blanca Susana

2 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Be honest property was good no problem at all just need to improve on hambient of smell I don't know where come front is like humidity or something else other than that was really good!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Sandy’s birthday

Very nice house in a quiet neighborhood nice yard and amenities host was terrific Nice area with good restaurants

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA D.

2 Jun, 2023

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

Pleasant

Nice and cozy house, short walk to the beach

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anitra H.

13 Feb, 2024

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

Beautifully Renovated Home! 1 block from the Beach!!

This home and location were perfect! We came up from NC to send off our Navy man before he leaves us for 4 years! The home layout and backyard were just what we needed to fellowship and move all around the property! The home even came equipped with a game area so it made interacting while inside easy. It was clean and well furnished. We'll be back!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Nice house.

The house was beautiful and had the comforts of home. The neighborhood was nice and quite. We were literally blocks from the bay beaches. It was only a short drive to the Virginia Beach boardwalk. There were plenty of stores and restaurants close by. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Awesome Dog Friendly Cottage

If your planning to stay in Norfolk and have pets look no further.The cottage was clean and well equipped and is a 5 minute walk to the beach.It has a great backyard totally fenced in so no chance of your dogs getting loose.The neighborhood was very quiet other than the awesome F-18 that flew over on Wednesday afternoon due to the military presence in Norfolk.We will definitely be back but stay longer next time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurine P.

10 Jul, 2022

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

Quick trip to the beach

The house was the perfect size for us. We wanted to be near the beach on a budget and the worked great for us. The back yard was nice for shade and relaxing after a day at the beach. The property manager was easily available and helpful. The wagon full of beach chairs and umbrella was very helpful!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathleen B.

27 Aug, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Amenities were lacking

The property is just as pictured. Only received one bath towel, one hand towel and two washcloths per person so I had to do laundry while on vacation. Most of kitchen equipment was broken or incomplete so we couldn’t cook like we expecting. There are great local restaurants. There was no all purpose cleaner provided or any paper products. The neighborhood is quiet. Easy walk to beach which was also pretty quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

31 Jul, 2024

Disliked: Communication

Overall a pretty good stay. Fairly clean. Dining table was great for cards and games. Yard was great for catch (except i stepped in dog poop). Location close to quiet beach. Loved that. Neighborhood quiet. Good for taking walks. Kitchen equipped with cooking needs. Icemaker was a bonus. Negatives/cons - Master bed mattress was HORRIBLE; sunk to middle of bed. Poop in yard. Host didnt return 3 requests to measure doorway to bathroom for my wheelchair bound wife. She was unable to get in bathroom. We had to take door off! Very disappointed. I told him how important it was to get those measurements but we made it work. Driveway holds 1 car not 2. Gas grill had 2 empty tanks so we couldn't grill out the burgers we bought. There's a lot of "LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL" in this property in preparation for guests but we still enjoyed our time as our reunion of friends kept eachother positive and laughing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Nice place, but cleaning needs more tending to...

This was a nice place for our family vacation. The owner was very easy to contact and responded in a timely manner. My only complaint was the cleanliness of the cottage. When we first arrived, the bathrooms didn't seem like they had been cleaned. I found hair in one of the showers and on the edge of one of the fur bathroom rugs. If it was sanitized, I couldn't smell that any cleaning products had been used. One of the trash cans located at the side door hadn't been emptied. Too many flies were around it which was a bit of a nuisance. Again, nice place, but the cleaning staff could have done a better job.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Phyllis M., Atlanta

12 Oct, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not well appointed

This property was attractive at first impression but the devil is in the details. The beds in all three bedrooms were very uncomfortable. The bed linens were akin to Walmart blue light specials. The pillows were also limp but the towels were the worst; they were very thin, small and dingy white. They looked like someone had washed their car with them. The stove and kitchen countertops were greasy but the rest of the house was clean. The bathrooms need towel racks and hooks to hang towels and robes. The pups loved the backyard. The sunset was gorgeous and we loved the mockingbird that sung in the tree every morning. The neighborhood was quiet. This place could be great with some simple and hospitable upgrades.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

James D.

16 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

“The Next Guest”

Fly infestation & Surveillance cameras. That’s what we remember from our stay. It’s unfortunate that some vacation rental owners are so eager to collect as much money from bookings, they’re not the least bit concerned about each renters experience. Our experience was greatly affected by the fact that the garbage was not taken to the curb. The can as well as the recycling was FULL!! When we arrived we inspected the place, sure it’s as described, but upon opening the back door to check out the backyard, the flys swarmed in. We went around the side only to be immediately greeted by the stench and FLYS Circling both cans that were only about 10 feet from the back door. We moved the cans to the front only to realize the excessive brush and branches were also a breeding ground for rodents. Needless to say we were fighting off & swatting flys all weekend. We contacted Richard only to be told the situation Would be remedied in time “for the next guest” The Next Guest ⁉️ We also contacted VRBO however flying in, having booked excursions, 4th of July weekend!! We really could not focus on the situation until after we invested about $50 of insect spray & left. Just the memory of removing Flys off our food, drinks, washing sippy cups because when I say SWARMED The house I mean SWARMED!! To top it all off. The locked closet that would be assumed is a linen closet next to the bathroom. Is LOCKED certainly because the little snake cam that’s spying under the door is disturbing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steffanie K.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

So So Stay

Unfortunately, I would not recommend this house. The place was not clean. Our socks were black. The bottom of the kid's feet turned black. The kitchen counter tops were sticky. Communication - The host responded quickly prior to check-in. However, when I messaged the host explaining that the house wasn't very clean and that the kitchen sink water drained to the outside of the house to the backyard causing a smell and bringing Flys there was no reply. A couple days later I informed him that the garbage disposal stopped working and that there were cockroaches in the house. Also, no reply. After our stay, I received a message from the host thanking me for being respectful of the house and asking for a 5 star review and in return he would reciprocate a 5 star review for me. In good conscience, I cannot do that. Towels - There were enough for 6 people, but the house sleeps 7, so my youngest kids shared the thin poor quality towels. Kitchen supplies - The pots and pans are bent and warped. Thankfully, we brought our own pots and pans. If we hadn't, we would not have been able to cook anything in this house. There were towels to dry the dishes but nothing to wash the dishes with so again thankfully we brought our own. Master bedroom - horrible bed. It's no longer a dip in the middle as previously reviewed. It's now a "V". There are no sheets for the futon bed. On the plus side, the house is a block and a half walking distance to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna A.

5 Sept, 2022

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

Loved fenced back yard

This property was as described. Pros: Property allowed us to bring our fur baby. The kitchen had all necessary items. Washer and dryer was nice as were the games, cart, beach umbrella. Loved fenced backyard for our fur baby, with grill, hammock, chairs and fire pit. The three bedrooms plus recreation room were also a plus. We also liked the location. Cons: The place was not cleaned well. Crumbs on dining room table and dust and other debris throughout the cottage. The outlet behind the loveseat apparently didn’t work. There were plastic bottles left behind loveseat (water and Powerade) as well as a few checkers. The stove top was smeared and could use a thorough cleaning. Underneath the kitchen sink smelled. The hall toilet seemed to be running constantly. Coffee container was essentially empty and laundry detergent had only a corner in it. There were no dryer sheets. I’m including the information about the coffee, detergent and dryer sheets because your description stated they were available. Overall, we really liked the cottage and enjoyed our stay. Richard was readily available and check in was a breeze. We would love to return and take advantage of this nice property at some point in the near future. Thanks for allowing us to spend time at your cozy cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

D S.

22 Aug, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Could Be Better

We had a nice time at our beach house vacation. Some of our favorite features were the wagon, beach towels, beach chairs and an umbrella. The fenced in yard for our dog, was also great. Overall, the house was nice but there were several disappointing features. The back door is filthy. The back screen door wasn’t aligned properly and the screen is ripped at the bottom. The MB bed was extremely uncomfortable and dipped into the center. It is def time for that mattress to be replaced. The mattresses in the other rooms seemed to be fine. There was dusting hanging off of the fan in the MB. The soap holder in one of the bathrooms is chipping and there is a small hole on the wall where a toilet paper holder was once hung. Bath towels were provided, but their quality was poor. The biggest turn off for me was discovering several pieces of long hair in them. The kitchen towels were no better. Every single kitchen towel was badly stained and/or dirty. I didn’t feel like I was using clean towels. The kitchen provides the bare minimum you need to cook and eat, however if you are planning to pack food to go to the beach or are looking to store leftovers, you will need to bring your own containers and/or ziploc bags. We weren’t able to get the electric BBQ started so ended up using the charcoal one. We were disappointed that we couldn’t the fire pit bc there was no wood provided for it. With some improvements, this house could be a fantastic vacation home!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard W Zapata

Rich Zapata is the Owner of a local residential Real Estate Team as well as a Real Estate Investor. Raised in a big family in New York City, he earned his Bachelor's Degree In Communications and Masters Degree in Sports Management. He started his journey in the sales and business world in 2007 before deciding to join the Navy and serving 10 years active duty. He has been deployed 4 times and is very dedicated to helping serve his fellow military veterans and their families. Real Estate peaked interest in 2013 after purchasing his first condo investment property using his VA loan benefit and he fell in love with the industry ever since. Rich's passion and love for people is what makes him and the rest of our team so easy and fun to work with.

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