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Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!

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Living area
Bathroom
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Norfolk, VA

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Large Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs half-bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!

This modern home has all the amenities needed to give you the comfort you desire in a vacation home. We are Pet Friendly (fees apply) and offer off street parking in our garage (please keep driveway clear as it is shared with a neighbor). This Beach House consists of 4 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, an attached garage, a back deck with a retractable awning, a large backyard that is perfect for your 4 legged friends, beautiful waterfront views from the west side of the home, and best of all we are right on the water.

This home does have a large Master Bedroom on the first or bottom floor. In addition it has a ramp on the back deck that can easily allow a wheel chair to access the home and all the downstairs amenities.

Our private little beach is perfect for swimming and wading.
For the fishermen, we have caught croaker, spot, blues, strippers and flounder all from the shore of our private beach!
It's a perfect place to launch canoes and kayaks, and I offer them for a small fee. Please contact me about them.
We've just installed a large 65" Smart TV on which you can stream your favorite services like Neflix, Hulu, Disney, etc.

Quiet hours begin at 9 PM.

This is a Family/Residential unit and area. No loud music or noise.

• There are NO PARTIES ALLOWED! We are in a quiet, tight-knit, residential community. Our neighbors will not hesitate to report any excessive noise to the Police and to us! Immediate eviction with **NO REFUND** will result if there is a party on the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties allowed. This is a residential area.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Pets must stay off bedding and furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside only
Extra Charges: Cleaning fee of $129 to remove pet hair from bedding or furniture Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available)
Pets must be house trained and stay off of bedding and furniture Pet Fee is $99 If not disclosed prior to your stay the pet fee is $300
Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM - We can not keep the cleaners waiting!

Important information

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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
Note from host: No Parties allowed. This is a residential area.
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

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. Sandy Bottom Nature Park and Norfolk Beaches reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nauticus and Virginia Air and Space Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Buckroe Beach Carousel and Virginia Zoo. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Norfolk, VA

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪NEX V-55 Mini Mart - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach! located?

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Big house for big family

Great location for beach play, access to freeway, and commute to Navy base. The house was big enough for our 5 kids to disperse. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 9 stayed at the house. We had plenty of room. My son fished at the pier which was within walking distance. We had a few issues with kitchen items missing. I called Kathleen and George and they fixed the problem quickly. They bought us all the supplies we needed in a timely manner. They were great hosts. We had our boat and enjoyed the city of Norfolk from the waterside. The ramp was just around the corner. All in all we had a great time and this house was very spacious for large groups. Thanks for letting us visit your city!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
It was clean and quiet, just what I needed. The deck could be replaced and the ants were really bad. The chairs in the room where the tv was, something bit my friend on his legs. Otherwise it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s plenty of room for friends and family. Great way to entertain guess from out of town. Perched on a very quite and convenient location. Excellent parking for up to four cars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Clean & comfortable

My husband & I were nervous about renting from strangers, but our hosts were kind, & extremely patient with us. The house was clean, comfortable, well appointed, & conveniently located being so close to both the beach, & all of the shops a vacationer might want to visit to stock up on necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was fantastic . Questions answers before and after booking! The space was fantastic. They are making improvements to the property, everything isn’t pristine but it was great for us. The linen was new and some of the matresses too. We went off season so didn’t spent too much time outdoors but the beach access is a block away.Quiet neighbors, friendly people. Even saw a cat come passing through, lol. We came by RV so we used most of our own cookware. The kitchen appeared to be stocked with most things needed. Plenty of prep space, appliances are fairly new. We made use of the washer and dryer, older but worked amazing! The only thing the kids didn’t love was only one tv . We are restricted use kind of parents so not too much tablets. I found this to be great after the second night as we played games and family time. The sofa came in handy for that too! Plenty of grocery stores in the area. We are a family of 8 with ages from 6- teens alike. We were visiting our son in Newport News for this trip and hope to go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Renae S.

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

Great House

Great House - large and clean. There were a few items that could use attention. Upstairs shower has a slow drain and toilet runs, the coffee maker handle was loose and could easily come off. The kitchen could use a few more items but overall great house and location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel W.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Visiting our son who is in the Navy

The house is in an ok location. The size of the house was good for the six of us. The house needs a lot of TLC. Minimal kitchen supplies-only two kitchen towels and no dish clothes, no pot holders or scissors. The house is not worth the price we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Wow, sometimes kitchen items do tend to "walk away" - I wish you had mentioned this to us so that we could have provided them to you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Josey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

High ceilings, private beach, good price for what you get

We enjoyed our stay- lots of room, loved the high ceilings, large kitchen, private beach and plenty of room on the couch for everyone to hang out. The photos do need a little updating as black couch living room now has 2 love seats and one of the twin beds was in the downstairs king room but other than that and some wall scuff marks, small holes in upstairs bedrooms and a little wear and tear the house was fine for the weekend. I will say- bring your own kitchen things like paper plates, extra cutlery, paper towels, tinfoil etc as they were low on/did not provide those items. Beds were also pretty comfortable and we enjoyed lots of room for our friends and family members.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Max H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious. Very discouraging compared to multiple vrbo homes that we have stayed at throughout the years. Over have the lights were burned out or did not work. The wifi name given to use was not listed as a choice. Had to go trial and error to find the correct one to use. With a house so large with so many bedrooms, more than one tv would of been nice. Ice maker didn't work. Mastered bedroom window leaks as it rained our entire stay. Poor water pressure in both showers. One toilet didn't work, didn't refill with water after one use. Dryer didn't work after told to dry towels upon leaving. No laundry detergent or dryer sheets. Coffee pot dirty. Kitchen utensils/supplies very understocked. Multiple dishes/bowls cracked or chipped. Silverware, not enough for family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
What a shame to get a review like this. It would have been much more helpful to the guest had he contacted the host and informed us of any issue at all. To remain quiet only to spew during the review is not only unfair to the host but also to the following guest. We can only remedy an issue if we know about it. Thank you for being our guest Max, and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angelica I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The pictures did not match the house- one major plus was that it was more spacious than I expected, larger dining table that pictured. There were many other things that didn’t match. The biggest difference was the set up in the bedrooms - 2 twin beds in one of the rooms instead of what was on listing - we made due. The house itself had lots of potential and could benefit from updated decor and amenities - more and nicer towels and blankets would be appreciated. There was some items that we’ve come to expect in the rentals nowadays including shampoo and conditioner, coffee, some condiments, at least to get started… but nothing. We ended up deciding not to cook at all on the house because of the condition of the pots and pans, some were blackened and on others the coating was peeling. The one TV of the house did not work, it was very slow so it took patience to log into, only to be logged out every 5 minutes. We planned one night in to watch movies and after many attempts, we gave up. I reached out to owners about TV, I figured this would be an easy fix but after trying their recommendations we stopped trying to watch TV altogether. The outside space should be cleaned up, lots of clutter along the sides which takes away from the space. One additional item that was missing was detergent for the washer and dryer, which could be considered an extra perk, but one of the requirements for checking out was to wash towels before leaving. The location was easy access to the naval base.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rochelle C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I had a choice of giving zero stars, I would. George canceled on me the morning of my check in which was one of the worst feelings when you’re traveling with a pet. Because of this cancelation, my husband couldn’t come with us to my daughter’s competition. The owner didn’t even give us a reason and didn’t answer any of my calls or messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa R.

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

Spacious Home on the Bay!!

We rented this Beautiful home on the Bay when we went to visit our son in Virginia. As a frequent renter of VRBO homes back in Arizona my suggestions are :add more kitchen supplies, update furniture, and add some patio furniture to the deck so guests can enjoy the view . Check in and out was very easy and host was very responsive and quick when we had a “lock” problem. The neighborhood is very quiet and the neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lateria P.

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

Great property!

It was very spacious and on the beach. The kids had so much fun. Weather was great. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Wonderful house, right on the bay!

Loved this house! We had a truly great time. Private beach right on the bay just outside your back door, and Virginia Beach only 20 mins away. We also walked to the other side of the spit, facing the ocean in a few mins. Wow. Grandkids and their parents, and even we older folks had a wonderful time. Greatest hosts and the house is so so so great! Had the best time ever. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

raquel b.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worst Ever!!!!!

The pictures of the house are very misleading. In the laundry room there's a large hole in the ceiling the master room water stains above the window. Was charged a cleaning fee and yet the house was not cleaned upon arrival. The towels provided didn't smell fresh. The floors were dirty. I was very disappointed with what I paid for would not come back nor recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Great place!

Quite a lovely place! Quick 2-block walk to the Bay and about a 30 minute drive to the ocean front in VA Beach. First time renting a house at the beach, so I wasn't sure what to expect from the owners, but they were great! I would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great location beautiful place

House was beautiful and very roomy. Great location close walk to beach and beach access out back. Communication and responses were very fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful time, all necessary items were available as listed on VRBO. Hosts were very responsive to all requests and communications. This property was perfect for our group of 8 adults and one child, had no reason to leave the property as there was plenty of room for everything we wanted or needed to do, even in the rain we were able to enjoy the back deck using the awning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice, but needs some maintence

We enjoyed our stay. The house was nice enough and even larger than we expected. However, there were many things that needed to be repaired/maintained. The blinds going out to the deck were broken and bunched up to the side. Actually, none of the blinds in the main living area would open. Some didn't even have the cord to pull attached. In the kitchen a cabinet door was broken and barely on. Limited kitchen supplies, which wasn't an issue for us as it was a short stay. However, if you are planning on cooking a lot this could be an issue. Many of the walls had scuff marks and dirt on them. Overall it could just use a little TLC. But a great size and nice for the price. It is also within walking distance to the public beach which we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garreth B.

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

Great location, great house, and lots of fun

George and Kathleen were excellent hosts! We had a group of 10 staying who thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at the property. The space was just right for us, with a gorgeous beach area, and clean as can be. We are already talking about our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

lynn l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice house

The house has an ant problem. The furniture, specifically dining chairs were broken. The kitchen was not well stocked with basics. A smattering of dishes, glasses, and eating utensils. The sliding glass door was broken and the window treatment for the door was not in good condition. The deck was nice but there was no table so it was not usable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron M.

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

Great stay, no complaints!

Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eradin B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Decent location, nice house.

Ants in master bathroom, be prepared to spray before settling in. No laundry detergent so bring your own. beware before using towels upon arrival as each tenant is responsible to wash towels after their stay per instructions, before you leave. Only one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, so bring your own TP. No dishwashing tablets so bring your own or simply hand wash dishes. Living room furniture is pretty much pet furniture, dilapidated not very comfortable for family space. Furniture is very old and unclean, felt like a living room for dogs only. Nice TV but uncomfortable location to enjoy with family unit due to space and old tired furniture. Bedrooms and upstairs ad half bathroom were clean and no ants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice place

Our stay at Harbor Delight was great! The house was even larger than we expected and came with kayaks and a small private beach on the bay. It was extremely spacious and was perfect for our group of 6 adults. Check-in was very quick and easy. The master bedroom was very large and came with a large bathroom which was very convenient. I will say, however, that this part of Norfolk was not the greatest in terms of things to do or quality of the surrounding area. If you’re looking for a traditional beach vacation, this may not be the best place to stay. Additionally, the upstairs of this house smelled strongly of body odor and we had to purchase febreeze and air fresheners to help get it to go away. Otherwise, this house was perfect for what we needed it for.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by George and Kathleen

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Kathleen and George are very pleased to be able to offer this beautiful Waterfront Luxurious home to you and your family to make wonderful lifelong memories!

Why they chose this property

You will never even have to leave the property, Enjoy your own private sandy beach from which you can swim, wade, fish or launch your watercraft. All from your very own property.

What makes this property unique

Off Street Parking, A ramp to enter the home - not completely wheelchair accessible, but possible!

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