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Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC

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Dining
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 19259.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Sandbridge Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Naval Air Station Oceana
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

+1
2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC

Trusty Shellback

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Welcome to the Trusty Shellback, a spacious and fun home for the whole family! The house offers six bedrooms and five baths, with each of the bedrooms boasting a fun theme. Recent renovations make this charming home even more special, ensuring a modern and comfortable experience for all guests.

New updates in 2024 include:
New LVP flooring downstairs for a sleek, modern look that enhances the open-concept space of the great room, making it perfect for family gatherings and relaxation.Both the master bedroom and the bathroom at the end of the hall received beautiful upgrades with new vanities, providing a fresh and contemporary vibe to these spaces.We’ve also updated the decor by tossing out the old pillows and adding new, cozy throw pillows throughout the home, adding extra comfort to every room.Several bedrooms have been outfitted with new smart TVs, so the whole family can enjoy their favorite shows and movies with ease—only the master bedroom is left to upgrade, but that’s coming soon!To improve your comfort, we've replaced the old wall AC units with mini-split systems in the garage and two of the downstairs bedrooms, ensuring a much cooler and more energy-efficient stay, especially during hot summer days..

The great room is spacious and open, allowing the whole family to relax, play games, cook, or watch TV together. The kitchen is open to the great room and is stocked with all the kitchen essentials needed to whip up a delicious meal.
The garage has been converted into a game room with Ping-Pong and foosball tables, as well as an arcade-style basketball game. This area is perfect for indoor fun and getting out of the sun. The first floor also features a laundry area and a kitchenette, offering easy access to the backyard for preparing snacks and grabbing cool beverages while enjoying the pool.
The Trusty Shellback is only one and a half blocks from the ocean, with easy walking access to the beach. If you'd rather stay poolside, we've got you covered! A covered deck with three picnic tables, bar seating, a gas grill, a kids' sand area, and an in-ground pool, complete with a water-splash feature and waterfall, provide plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have a unique vacation at the Trusty Shellback. With recent upgrades and more on the way, it’s the perfect place for a memorable family getaway.


Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The pool will be open from late April through early/mid-October.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

About the area

Virginia Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Sandbridge, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach. Neptune Statue and Flame of Hope Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Virginia Beach Fishing Pier and Hell's Point Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Make time for Ocean Breeze Waterpark, or head to an event or a match at Virginia Beach Sportsplex.
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Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Sandbridge Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Naval Air Station Oceana - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 24 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach - 26 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 27 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Señor Fox Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home close to the beach w/private W/D, WiFi, private pool, AC located?

This family-friendly Virginia Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of False Cape Beach and Sandbridge Beach. Shifting Sands Beach and Surfing Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David L.

Great for a family gathering

This house is extremely well equipped and well designed for extended family including kids or teens with its multiple bunkbed bedrooms. Swimming pool was great!
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8/10 Good

Meaghan F.

Overall happy with our stay

While there are some areas where we think this house can be improved, overall we are happy with our stay. The location is excellent, the pool was wonderful, the beds were comfortable and the amount of bathrooms are perfect for multiple families. However we did find the 2 bedrooms on the lower floor to be extremely humid making them more uncomfortable and we felt the house could have been a little cleaner. Overall we would recommend this house to others and we hope the property management team will use our feedback to make this house be a 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

charles n.

Great location

Beach access right beside the house.
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6/10 Okay

Jill P.

Nice big house for family fun but not great for toddlers

Bring your own chairs, umbrellas, baby gear (including a gate for the stairs), inspect for ants before you settle in. It was crawling with them. Took over 24 hours to get a call back.
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6/10 Okay

Janice H.

Not very good especially when you have to go in cleaning

Not much because I had to come in cleaning
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10/10 Excellent

donn v.

fun family reunion

easy access to beach... needed a repair and maintenance was there v quickly ... no complaints at all
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4/10 Poor

Brian A.

vacation

We loved only a few steps from the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LORI W.

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

First time beach trip

Wonderful place...close to beach access. Lots of room...although the downstairs bedrooms experienced lots of annoying noise from the tables and chairs above them...even people walking across the floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Danielle L.

Outside pool area was perfect

With lots of littles, the outside area was perfect for watching kids in the pool.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

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

Comfortable and Clean

Upon arrival, the beach house was very clean and orderly. We were very impressed with the beautiful updated pool area. Access to the beach was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. The bathrooms could have more storage options for toiletries and hooks for towels. All in all it is a great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jeanette G.

Family Gathering

Loved gathering family for a week of beach and relaxation
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6/10 Okay

Theresa F.

Lacking amenities and uncomfortable pool area

I think this home recently changed owners and the new owner is trying to make improvements, but there are some very basic comforts that are still lacking. In the 7 years I’ve been going to sandbridge, this house was the most disappointing. I’ve never stayed in a beach home anywhere that didn’t have a single amenity for the beach. We brought things with us but still needed to run to Walmart for more. There were also no wineglasses & not enough glassware, no coffee table, and not enough seating in the living room. Kitchen supplies were lacking. They didn’t even have a rubber spatula. Thankfully there were 2 dishwashers, which we needed since there wasn’t enough glassware for 17 people. There were no mirrors in any bedrooms and garbage cans were missing in bathrooms. There was a great picnic table area downstairs but the pool area itself was horrible. The pool is surrounded by sharp jagged rocks that cut up bare feet. There was no grass or landscaping at all. We also had a significant ant problem, which we reported to vacasa. They sent someone out with a shop vac. Thankfully, the owner left ant spray in the garage and we were able to solve the problem ourselves. I think this home has great potential, but we will not book it again. Hopefully, the owner continues to make upgrade and makes some improvements in seating, glassware, kitchen supplies, landscaping, and basic comforts for guests.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

House was great

Everything we expected!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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