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Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth

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A poolside area with a covered seating area, a pool, and a white fence.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, a built-in sink, and a small stool.
A living room with a beige sofa, a white ottoman, a patterned rug, a wooden chair, and a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and open closet doors.
A brick building with a white garage door, two Adirondack chairs, and a sign indicating a guest suite entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Portsmouth, VA
  • Place, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Frank D Lawrence Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Virginia Medical School
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is home to this holiday home. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Waterside District and Norfolk Premium Outlets. Children's Museum of Virginia and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum are also worth visiting.
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Portsmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Frank D Lawrence Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 8 min drive
  • Norfolk Station - 16 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MoMac Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Pig Ale And Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jackie Chen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1-bedroom in-law suite with functional kitchen in pleasant Portsmouth located?

Situated in Portsmouth, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Chrysler Museum of Art. Emanuel AME Church and Commodore Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and Hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was perfect! Just what we needed for a quick visit with family and could bring the dog!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but very cozy. Clean with no complaints. Host was friendly. Says it has stove but has hot plate. Would still recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, perfect for two people. Had everything we needed and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. The pool was fabulous. The owner was responsive and helpful. If we’re ever back in the area, we’ll stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s was great staying
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, cozy and quiet. We had tickets to the Chrysler Center for an event and it was minutes from the room. The dogs LOVED the double back yards. Kyle the host was very accomodating and welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just book this property! Great location, great room and great host! My husband and I were in town for a military event in Norfolk. We decided to stay here in lieu of Norfolk because the traffic wouldn't be as bad, it was more cost effective and it was pet friendly! This suite was perfect for us...it checked all the right boxes! First, the check-in process couldn't have been easier, especially considering we arrived late at night. Second, the room was extremely clean and quite homey. While there wasn't a TV, there was a really cool projector with total streaming capabilities...perfect for evenings in. It was actually a nice reprive from a TV screen. Thirdly, any questions I had during our stay were promptly answered by the host. Finally, if you're traveling with your furry bestie, this is the ultimate neighborhood....perfect for dog walking! Oh, and the pool is a draw, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Host is communicative and relaxed (not trying to micromanage your stay). I forgot to check the pics and descriptions for a microwave but there isn’t one. Alternatively, there is a hot plate and a pot. I gave 4 out of 5 stars due to the coffeemaker not working and having one washcloth for two people but it was pleasant other than that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2026
Added a microwave, replaced the coffee maker (sorry again it wasn’t working) and will be sure more washcloths are made available. Thanks for the feedback and please come back to enjoy the improvements.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The AC didn’t work so it was hot. The sink, mirrors and shower was dirty. There was small dark Curley hair in shower, not mine!!! Gross!! The cold water didn’t work in shower so it was too hot and very uncomfortable. The owner was out of country and didn’t offer solutions. He said we should be comfortable because other guest were fine with no AC. Overall it needs a good cleaning and some effort to make it nice. Very sparse in the kitchen. We left a day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2026
To address the AC comment, the unit is an in-law suite with heat and AC provided from the main house. She’s referring to a supplemental split unit which has not worked since I purchased the house a year ago. It will be replaced soon, though it has not been necessary thus far. Regardless of the review left, I did offer a solution. In fact, at 2am my time while overseas, I had my neighbor go buy a window AC and install it so she had an independent AC in the unit before nightfall. I merely said I had never received a complaint or so much as a comment on the AC or temperature from previous guests. A note on the mirror, it’s a vintage floor to ceiling with oxidation from age, it is not dirty. As far as the dirty sink and shower, if it was in-fact an issue, it will be addressed with my cleaner. As you’ll read from my other reviews, the condition is much better than described and I’ve always gone out of my way to ensure guests have everything they need. This guest was incredibly rude and verbally abusive while trying everything to receive a full refund for her stay from the moment she got there. I have to assume this harsh review is a response to not getting a free stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Apt. Wasn't ready for 2:00 p.m. check in and I arrived at 2:45. Upon accessing I found there was no hairdryer and only less than 1/2 a roll of toilet paper. Owner responded quickly. I tried to watch TV using the projector and it was awful. I had to watch anything I wanted to see on my little phone. There was no information about anything in the unit other than wifi password and the little coffee machine made literally the worst cup of coffee I have ever had. It was a convenient location for what I needed to do but that's about it. With a couple of easy and inexpensive fixes it would be much nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2026
I apologize again about the delay in the cleaning from the previous guest who left later than normal on a day my cleaner’s schedule conflicted, I admit I overlooked the toilet paper stock in my own hurry to get the place ready for you. As for the hair dryer, I’m assuming a previous guest may have taken it inadvertently and I have since replaced it. I had both the hair dryer and toilet paper in your hands within minutes of being made aware. As for the projector, it is actually a rather nice system which also allows you to share content from your phone. I would have been happy to help you understand the newer technology had I known you were having issues. I believe the original instruction book is on the rack next to it but I will work to add simplified directions for future guests. The coffee is a Kcup machine for convenience and ease of use. Maybe the flavor was the issue, there were others to choose from in the cabinet above and I will also add some more variety moving forward. Appreciate the thorough feedback which will help me continue to refine my hosting skills.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2026
Only 8/10? Any feedback as to why?
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