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The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean.

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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a piano. There are wooden cabinets and a glass display case.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a television.
A stone fireplace with a mirror above it, flanked by wooden paneling and a large window.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a large sectional sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel oven, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chesapeake Bay
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Norfolk, VA
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanview Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarah Constant Shrine Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean.

Beautiful spacious 2795sq ft. beach house. Step to the bay and one block to the ocean. Fly a kite, lay on the beach, explore all of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean front. Kayak's available for guest use. Keyless entry. Large remodeled kitchen and baths. Full kitchen with all needed appliances. Washer and dryer. Linens and towels provided. Private parking. One block to rec. center and play park. Two miles from fishing pier, boat rentals, and jet ski's. Close to all Virginia Beach attractions. Large backyard. WIFI. TVs in each room. Close to Norfolk Naval Base and others, see the ships come in the channel. Surrounded by water and fun in each direction. 45 mins from Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. 10 min from Norfolk Premium outlets. Come see all the bay and sea has to offer in a home away from home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Want to keep floors scratch free please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please move any furniture back into its proper place if you've moved it
Please make sure to throw all wet towels Etc in the washing machine are in the laundry baskets in the room
Please make sure to turn the thermostat to 74°
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO parking in the grass in front of the house! No parties, no loud music.Kayaks must be returned and life vests worn at all times use hose to wash off
No sandy towels in dryer wash off feet. no pets in beds, must clean up after pet. In emergency or power issues.please contact me directly via my cell
Place all trash in the outside can when leaving. a police response for any reason, I reserve the right to evict the guest without a refund.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3437799vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Norfolk

Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk, is home to this holiday home. Emancipation Oak Tree and Hampton City Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Nauticus and Virginia Air and Space Center. Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sarah Constant Shrine Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Old Dominion University - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 21 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. ?

As of 10 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. on 13 Jan, 2027 start from S$933, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bay and Sea out your front door! Steps from the Chesapeake Bay and ocean. located?

Located in Willoughby Spit, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay. Oceanview Fishing Pier and Ocean View Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house very clean well stock beach and park with in walking well rent again for sure
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

We had everything we needed. We really enjoyed everything about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2024
Thank you and we are so glad you guys enjoyed your stay! Please come see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

classic beach house

awesome classic architecture beach house. super close to beach! plenty of rooms for a large family or group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Dakota! You and your family were delightful to host and we hope you will come back to see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Location Ever

I went for the wedding of my daughter and needed a large home for all of her family. This place was the cleanest, well stocked, large home that was very safe and comfortable!! We enjoyed the home and area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
We are so happy you had a wonderful time. Thank you for staying with us..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Immediately felt right at home. The house is very cool and location was great. So much space and many extras/amenities. Had everything we needed and more. The best surprise for us was the pack and play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and walking distance to the beach. House has lots of space and old-time charm with lots of wood. Bedrooms are roomy and very comfortable. Kitchen was updated and had everything we needed. Dining room was very large and perfect for dinners and game nights. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house!!

Such a a nice house! Clean, so much space and anything you need is there. Paula is a great host and very responsive. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2024
Deanne- Thank you! You and your family took great care of our home and thank you for staying. We do hope you will come back and stay again! Take Care, Paula
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfectly clean upon check-in. The place being pet friendly and including a fenced in back yard was perfect! The house is very centrally located in Willoughby Spit and you can easily walk to several restaurants. There was ample onsite parking with the deep drive way. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything that we needed. We have family that have moved to the area recently and we will 100% be staying at Paula's property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
John- We appreciate the wonderful review from you and your family. We loved hosting you all and look forward to having you come back to stay! Thank you for loving our home as much as we do. Paula :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Choice for Family

We stayed here during the week of Jul 14 - Jul 19, and had a great time. The property owner was so sweet to prepared surf boards, beach toys, and lots of chess toys for our little kids. It is walkable to beaches and in our opinion, the beach on the 8th street Ocean View Beach is much better than the Virginia Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Timeless

We made our way to VA to see our USN son who has been awa for 3 years. Paula was wonderful to work with and her home is warm and welcoming. Check-in was easy, the kitchen well stocked, beds comfotable and plenty of room for everyone. We could not have picked a better home to stay in, and we look forward to our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Siblings together

This was a very unexpected surprise. Lots of natural wood but great lighting Anything you need is available in this house. Comfy beds with great sheets and fluffy towels. TV s in every bedroom. Lots of room for a crowd. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much and I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, spacious, and updated in all the right places

Paula’s house is ideal for any size family and located just two short blocks from a beautiful long stretch of sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay. The beach here isn’t crowded in the least, and it’s very calm, so ideal for little kids or lap swimming. The kitchen was very well appointed, and it’s been updated beautifully, along with the bathrooms. Beds were comfy and the immediate surrounding is quiet, with just a bit of white noise from the highway. There is room for everyone to spread out, including some charming office space off the dining room. Very grateful that they allowed our dog, who enjoyed the yard (and of course the beach). Would totally come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sept 24

Very unique property, a “farm house” at the beach, modern appliances and very well stocked with cooking utensils, plenty of towels and toiletries in the bathrooms, Conveniently located. The host is very responsive and eager to assist with any issues that may arise. We had a small issue with the entry code to the property, one text to the host and a returned phone call right away, the issue was resolved without any delay. We highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2024
Shawn- Thank you so much for the kind words and we are so happy you loved the home as much as we do. It is a little BIG surprise when you walk in, which we love! Thank you for staying with us and being such great guests. Please come and see us again. V/R, Paula P.S, thank you for the mug, I loved it :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So nice!

It was so refreshing that the photos are exactly as how the house looks. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us! To come back home and sprawl out after being out in the heat. It gave us all breathing room which was such a blessing. I would totally stay here if we were in the area again for a week. We met up with my parents and my brother and his family so (14) of us in total. Hubby plays the piano and enjoyed playing on it on some of his downtime. Plenty of rooms for cousins to play games and hang out. Loved their game room, well-equipped with quite the variety of non-electronic games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I would definitely stay again

We were very pleased with the property. Everything we needed was available. The house felt like a home. It was very clean and well keep. It was such a peaceful place. It felt like we were the only ones on the block. The house also had a peace about it. We all slept very well. Kudos to you Paula! Keep up the amazing job. Ps: I apologize that we didn’t get to write in the book. I completely forgot. We had every intention to share how amazing our experience was at your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Melanie- Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words and I am so happy it felt like home. We want your family to feel comfortable and come back to see us. It is ok on the book, would have loved to read your vacation story... next time :) thanks again and your family was wonderful to host.

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