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Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental

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A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a vase with red flowers.
A glass-top table with two cushioned chairs on a wooden deck, a vase with red flowers, and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a dresser, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a dark-colored sectional sofa, patterned cushions, a floor lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a patterned red and beige bedspread, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental

Guests will enjoy easy access to everything in Downtown Portsmouth from this centrally located place in the Historic Olde Town district. You are in a residential area two blocks from the downtown, a half a mile to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and a Starbucks one block away.

This is a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places. It consists of four apartments; one on the second floor is your vacation home.

The space:
The apartment is 1,100 square feet consisting of 2-bedrooms, 1 bath with a full kitchen, a work-space area, washer/dryer, living/dining room and front porch. There is a Wi-Fi connected TV in the living room and DVD players with TVs in each bedroom.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2867597vb
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

About the area

Portsmouth

Located in Portsmouth, this apartment is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Beach, while Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Botanical Garden are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Norfolk Scope or Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach.
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Portsmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Emanuel AME Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterside District - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Town Point Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Norfolk Station - 9 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Beans Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is steps from Emanuel AME Church and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Waterside District. Commodore Theatre and Tidewater Yacht Marina are also within 10 minutes. MacArthur Square Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chinelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious apartment in walkable area. Lots of sunlight and friendly neighbors
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Property definitely needs a little TLC, but overall it was perfect for a quick trip to the Norva.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a nice and quiet neighborhood. The apartment had everything we needed for the weekend. It's cozy and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to the historic part of Portsmouth. The apartment was clean with a fully stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable. It was great to have the washer and dryer, too. We had snacks waiting for us when we arrived! Nice touch. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. The furniture was comfortable and the kitchen was nicely equipped. Ed communicated with us quickly which was greatly appreciated when our original booking in Norfolk fell through. We enjoyed our stay in Portsmouth and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ed was a great host and had snacks waiting for us upon arrival. He was very prompt to respond to any questions we had. The unit is quiet and on the upper level of a charming historic home in Old Portsmouth. Walking distance to great restaurants and a small park to walk your dog to. Overall, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. It was listed on the second floor but I didn’t realize it. We were out exploring most of the time. My chihuahua loved the hallway, she would zoom back and forth playing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dr. Fernandus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
First the good: the place was clean the rep there assisted my mother with coming up the stairs and she provided a lot of other information shower pressure was excellentThe bad: my mother had to be escorted up the stairs because it was not advertised that you would have to go upstairs if you had units 3 or 4. The stairs, more than 20 steps are steep. the hallway, bathroom, and rooms are small I would recommend this place if you are staying one night and you are single. We stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rocco m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and good accommodations. Everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive with communication. We were starving after a long trip and pleasantly surprised to find a frozen pizza and someCrackers and hummus in the fridge! The property is historically older. Some updates decor and repair is needed but not necessary for our stay. The neighbors in the building are close and we were slightly annoyed with the barking of close by pets first thing in the morning. Overall a 4/5
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Sorry to hear about the barking dogs. I’m a pet friendly VRBO but I expect the owners to be respectful of other guests. The building is 107 years old and we are doing continuous maintenance. Our latest project is concentrating on the windows. The building is on the historic register of national places and the park service requires that we keep the original windows.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old solid brick building. Don't build them like that anymore! Clean, quiet, comfortable. Great choice of restaurants close by and ferry service across river to Norfolk. Had a Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latoya J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeynep Ivet B.

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

Great apartment!

Cozy apartment in historic Portsmouth. Great for families - lovely, walkable neighborhood. 7-10 min from downtown Norfolk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

V M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Late check in instructions costed! Text by the owner was inconsiderate and made us feel UNWELCOME.This house was unsafe! NOT WORTH THE COST!!! Buldging pealing and cracked walls and ceilings, insufficient outlets, uneven floors and walls, and structure; doors did not close, dirty worn sofas, insufficient kitchen supplies, old rough towels, tiny toilet, intermittent air conditioner in living room, fear of collapsing holes in the balcony floor, worn dirty porch furniture, wobbly banister on steep cement stairs, limited parking in front, blinds broken and set too high to reach, windows lacked privacy, beds were hard, linen and pillows were cheap, bug bit me the last night. Over 20 stairs to climb to a major disappointment. Washer , dryer and water pressure were the best features.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Great place

In town to spend a few days with family. Great place lots of character. Close to everything in Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Nice place, great location

We will definitely stay here again when visiting family. Nice, clean rental, exactly as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Short stay

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

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

In historic Old Town Portsmouth

Ideal location in Old Town. Walking distance to all restaurants and ferry to Norfolk. Nice clean accommodations which were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Valeria J.

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

Olde Towne Portsmouth

The apartment was charming; however, it could use some updating. The location was excellent, quiet, and easy access to local stores and restaurants. Ideal for a short stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Historic District is the best

We loved the area. We loved having access (just a few blocks) to the ferry to go into Norfolk. The unit was just what we wanted: quiet, plenty of room for us with two bedrooms. Kitchen had all we needed. Loved the outside veranda especially in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norman h.

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

Perfect quiet location

Me and a friend were in town for a concert and decided to arrive the night before and leave the next of the event, this house was perfect and had so much character to it, being in the historic part of Portsmouth, we knew exactly what to expect! If we ever go back that away, we will definitely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great Location

Comfortable little apartment in Olde Towne. Ed left some nice goodies in the fridge too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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