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Old Time Beach Front Cottage - The Beach is your Backyard! (Pet Friendly) by RedAwning

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A room with a window overlooking a field.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A cozy room with a green sofa, a wooden floor, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a painting of a beach scene.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chesapeake Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Norfolk, VA
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Dominion University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

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About the area

Norfolk

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Cottage Park, a neighbourhood in Norfolk. Norfolk Premium Outlets and Waterside District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and First Landing State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hampton Coliseum or Ted Constant Convocation Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Norfolk Premium Outlets - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Old Dominion University - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Waterside District - 24 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lola’a Beach Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Azalea Inn & Time Out Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Time Beach Front Cottage - The Beach is your Backyard! (Pet Friendly) by RedAwning pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 109. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Old Time Beach Front Cottage - The Beach is your Backyard! (Pet Friendly) by RedAwning?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Time Beach Front Cottage - The Beach is your Backyard! (Pet Friendly) by RedAwning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Time Beach Front Cottage - The Beach is your Backyard! (Pet Friendly) by RedAwning?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Time Beach Front Cottage - The Beach is your Backyard! (Pet Friendly) by RedAwning located?

Located in Cottage Park, this cottage is steps away from Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay. Ocean View Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
The house was very nice in the aspect that it was on the beach. The home is perfect friendly which was great. Did not mind that the home was older we actually enjoy vintage homes which this truly is. We now to the bad. The homes bedding all smelled as they had not been washed. The floors were dirty as they hadn't been properly or thoroughly cleaned. The place is said to host 9npeople but they dont have plates, silverware or cups to host that size. They left 3 trash bags for 9 people in a small garbage can.. the place is nice but the amenities for the home are truly lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in the best location the owner is very responsive if you reach out to him. We love the charm of the house and the privacy. We've stayed in the house twice and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2025
We're thrilled you enjoyed the location and charm of the house, and we're glad to hear our responsiveness made your stay comfortable. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back for another visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice quick trip

The location is great for a family with pets. The check in and out process was simple and the host was responsive. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family, along with your pets, enjoyed the location and found the check-in and out process simple. Your kind words about the host's responsiveness mean a lot to us. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beech home

It was an amazing weekend everyone is so nice around. the house is older but beautifull place to stay with your family the beech is Absolutely amazing. Hope we can rent this special gem again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our property. We're thrilled you enjoyed the beach and found our house perfect for your family stay. We'd love to welcome you back for another memorable experience!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view, a little hard to find. It is clean but an older house so don’t expect new home vibes. You can walk to the beach easily. The Tv speaker was broken, the stove was off but the light to warn it was on stayed lit, most of the lightbulbs were not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed the view and beach access. We're sorry for the issues you faced with the TV, stove, and lightbulbs. We'll address these to improve your experience.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This house is advertised as old and guests are warned not to expect “glitz,” but there is a big difference between an older home and what we experienced.-We checked in Thursday night and found what appeared to be mouse/rat droppings on the kitchen counter, along with an interior door with cracked glass that was a serious hazard with an infant.- I reported both issues to the host that Thursday evening and was told someone would come on Friday to address them.- Later that night, I heard banging in the kitchen, went to investigate, and saw a mouse. There were also moths and bugs around the kitchen.-Despite the property charging a pet fee, we found pet hair on blankets, floors, and throughout the house, which made us question the level of cleaning between guests.-When it rained, water leaked into the house in two places, and we had to walk around the leaks. -Several screens were torn, the main bathroom was missing tiles on the shower wall, and the half bath was in extremely poor condition.-Nobody showed up while we were there to address the issues. -We were later told someone had come and tried to call me, but my call log showed no missed calls. -By Sunday morning, after finding a cockroach on the kitchen counter, we were thoroughly grossed out and left. -Had this been a longer vacation with a realistic opportunity to relocate, we absolutely would have left sooner, but on such a short stay there was simply no practical opportunity to do so. -Beautiful beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for sharing this feedback. We’re truly sorry for the cleanliness and maintenance issues you encountered, especially with the droppings, damaged glass, leaks, and pests, and we understand how upsetting that must have been with an infant present. We’ve taken this seriously and will be reviewing cleaning, inspection, and repair processes right away. We’re glad you still appreciated the beautiful beach access, and we hope we can provide a much better experience in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good beach cottage!

We had a wonderful stay. Great location on the beach and small town so not a lot of traffic. Cottage is old, so it has its quirks, but it’s good for a beach trip. Great brewery walking distance across the street - always a perk! If you bring your dogs, the beach has dog hours. No dogs on the beach from 10am - 6pm. The owners also might have dog restrictions that aren’t listed. After I booked they requested I send them my dogs breed, age, weight. Then gave me approval to bring them. The cottage is not a private home to rent, it has an upstairs and downstairs apartment, so neighbors you need to worry about noise. The rental company will also add your email to their email list and start sending you their other vacation rentals - which I was not a fan of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your feedback and for staying in a RedAwning property. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

It was okay.

Our stay was okay. The house was in an excellent location to the beach, however very difficult to find from the road. The house was a great size & the beds were so comfortable. I rate this with a 3 because I felt like there were several things that desperately need updated. The faucets in the bathroom were heavily rusted and leaking. When taking a shower, our faucet diverter broke so we werent able to take a shower the last day of our stay. There is not much of an ocean view as there is a lot of foliage growing on the screens of the porch. Our grill was not operable as the inside was completely rusted out. I contacted our host but he was unable to repair before we left which is completely understandable. Our host was very attentive and quick to answer. If the inside gets updated a little, I would gladly return! ret8rn return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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