Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Gym
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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Norfolk, VA

Ocean View Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Naval Station Norfolk
‪13 min drive‬
Old Dominion University
‪16 min drive‬
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Go COASTAL! Front Row Ocean View! Big Beach House! Coastal Virginia at it's best! This beautiful, big beach house sits right on the dune and Chesapeake Bay!

6 BEDS (1 King, 4 Queen, 1 Full)
5 bedrooms
4 full bathrooms,
3 dining areas (2 tables plus bar seating) , and fully equipped kitchen, two refrigerators, 2 2 Refrigerators! 2 Laundry rooms!
1 Rec room with Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foozball!

This is a perfect family get together! The porches, decks and balcony overlook the bay. Fireplace - is available (for our winter guests) The house features an open layout with plenty of room for family get together - and plenty of room to get away to read a book. Broadband WiFi, many deck chairs and tables! ....... Enjoy the beach. This beach is almost 9 miles long - Sea glass, shells, fish, there are all kinds of treasures to be found!

Have your morning coffee watching dolphins swim right off the shoreline! Collect Sea glass (we have an abundance) fish right off the shore or go to the fishing pier. Catch crabs and cook them up for dinner. This is just an amazing place. When you want all the craziness of the resort area of Virginia Beach - you can get it - it's right up the road - about 20 minutes! Then! You can come back to the beauty and sanity of Willoughby Spit! A Great Place since 1667! 'Google' Willoughby Spit!

Some pets ok with $150 pet fee and $200 refundable deposit. Thank you!

Fully Equipped, Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Coffeemaker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, etc.

Property manager

Gregory Pietrocola

Languages

German

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Nice pets considered with refundable pet deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Norfolk

Located in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Virginia Beach Town Center 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 Buckroe Beach and Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Virginia Air and Space Center and Nauticus. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

Norfolk Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Oceanview Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Ocean View Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Naval Station Norfolk - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
Old Dominion University - 16 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

Newport News Station - 18 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
‪NEX Food Court - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Willoughby Spit holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Norfolk Beaches, Sarah Constant Shrine Beach and Ocean View Beach. Oceanview Fishing Pier is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

27 May 2024

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

Memorial Day weekend

The house was spacious and beautiful! The host was very accommodating and responded quickly to my questions. Beds were comfy and towels were soft. We needed to get a few baking pans from the store to make our meals, but there were ample pots and pans, utensils. The beach was nice and clean. We had a great weekend and we hope to stay here again next Memorial Day!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vallorie P.

14 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

First Vrbo experience

Nice home. I would return if ever in the area again. I did look at reviews prior to booking my stay. I would have to agree with some other reviewers that the house could benefit from a deeper cleaning. The dust level was pretty thick on the blinds, window seals, and under the bed in the downstair’s two-bed bedroom along with thick cobwebs in the corners of the ceiling. There were some ants in that bedroom and attached bathroom. Dirt and leaf debris tracking inside the house from the front porch would be eliminated with a good sweeping of the front porch. It’ll improve the curb appeal as well. Some of the chairs, both inside and outside, need tightening and/or replacing. My (adult) nephew fell out of the kitchen counter chair when the leg broke as he attempted to get out the chair. I’m hoping this doesn’t impact my refundable deposit as I have not received it yet. Some of the outside furniture is rusted and the chair backs don’t stay in place. Overall, despite the above mentioned, it is a lovely house, great location, nice beach front, nice rec-room, plenty of space, numerous decks, etc. The communication with the property was prompt.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

11 April 2024

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

Family reunion

Location of property was as describer, it had plenty of room. House was adequately clean except for some carpeting . Since we rented early in season there were a few things that need to be checked and repaired. These have been pointed out and many I hope have been addressed. Outdoor furniture needs to be updated and if u use the kayaks u need your own life jackets . Nice access to beach, and watching naval ships and container ship go by was a lot of fun.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra W.

25 October 2023

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

Family stay.

Perfect location for the family to gather on the beach. Close to my sons wedding venue. The house gave us a nice room to spread out. The grandkids loved being on the beach every day.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel R.

12 September 2023

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

Awesome stay

House was Amazing! Short walk over dune to the beach. There were 10 of us and this house was perfect due to 4 full baths. We would definitely stay again. We had a a couple questions and Greg instantly reached out. Excellent customer service!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

MARILYN V.

29 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Some TLC needed

Amanda, the property manager, was very helpful and responded very quickly. There was plenty of seating on the middle floor for a family to gather. The view of the bay was awesome. The house was not very clean, however. There was mold on the ceiling of 1 of the bathrooms, the carpet was very dirty, there were empty beer cans left in the nightstand, the grill was filthy and there were maggots in the garbage can. The cleaning crew and the maintenance crew can definitely step up their game. There were other areas of the house that needed attention. The decks need staining and the entire home needs a coat of paint.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

15 July 2023

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

Beautiful trip to the beach

We had a wonderful week at the beach with our family. The house was better than descibed. We woke up each morning to sit on one of the balconies and enjoy our coffee while watching the ships come in or out. It was great seeing all of the helicopters fly over and very convenient to get anywhere we wanted to go. Lots of space for all of us to spread out and not be on top of each other. We would definitely stay here again. When we got there the ac on the top 2 floors wasn't working right but they had window units in to keep it cool until they fixed it on Monday. Everything you could need in the kitchen amd the game room was a lot of fun.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M., Gastonia, NC

18 June 2023

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

Ocean Week

Great house with basically our own beach on weekdays. Close to grocery and fish houses. House has plenty of space with high chair and pack & play for infant.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winston H.

1 June 2023

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

Memorial Day 2023

Great space with plenty of room to relax. Awesome access to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernd K.

26 September 2022

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

Excellent location close to the beach!

Very easy process for check-in and check-out. Very clean property. Easy communication with host. Description was very precise except one important fact. There are only 5 bedrooms not 6 as announced.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rovetta E.

21 August 2022

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

Nice big house but view of beach is not the best.

This is a very nice big house. However, replacing some of the patio furniture/and or cushions is highly recommended. Also the coffee pot was broken and I had to buy one. The gas grill was so dirty, we could not use it. When I contacted my contact person, she said someone would come the next day to take care of it. No one showed. If you like a private beach this is a perfect location although the house is a little further from the beach than it looks in the photos and the beach view is not that great. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

18 August 2022

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

Family get away

We took a multi generation family trip. The house had plenty room for the entire family. The flow of ships coming and going was very interesting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katharine N.

4 August 2022

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

Great house for family group of 12, ages 11-74.

Layout is great, kids loved the game room and private study where they did crafts and puzzles. Great beach, warm water, no waves and sandy bottom. Only complaint is the traffic noise from I 64 and upholstery and carpets needed to be steam cleaned.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

11 June 2022

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

Family Reunion

Very relaxing! Suggest putting the house address on the mailbox or garage to make easier to locate.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

David F.

30 November 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

This is the House for You

This is the perfect house if you don’t mind traffic noise 24 hours a day—I64 is one block away. It’s also perfect if you’re looking for a house that’s decorated in thrift store bargain finds. Or if you don’t mind walls that need painting. Or a master bedroom that has no covering of any kind on the French doors to the deck. Or locks on the French doors that didn’t work but that had sliding locks that none of us could get open without tools. Or a tree up against the house that bangs relentlessly on a bedroom during heavy winds. Or vinyl blinds that work or don’t work and are missing some slats. Or mattresses that are a century old. Or carpeting and rugs that are absolutely filthy. If these are to your liking, then this is the house for you at $5700/week.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa R., Bridgeville, USA

6 September 2021

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

Family Time

We had some issues with the refrigerator, and the toilet and sink. It took all week but the issues were addressed. Our family would stay at this property again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michael C.

28 August 2021

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

1442 W Ocean View Ave

Overall great location, spacious, great access to beach, great views from porches. Biggest complaint was the kitchen - Fridge/freezer froze up and wouldn't dispense water or ice (it was fixed), but the refrigerator just barely keep things cold. The kitchen faucet was loose when we arrived on Saturday and would dispense either cold or hot water - just lukewarm. They repaired on Monday, but is still loose and needs replacing. The gas cooktop has a burner which constantly has the starter clicking - you cannot make it stop. Known problem (they left us a note). Seems would be better to fix it vs leaving a note. Pots, pans griddle all in sad shape as well as knives. So the kitchen was a big negative, but rest was good.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jed c.

25 August 2021

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

All that we expected

It was a wonderful vacation. The location was great, the accommodations were great, the weather was so so. Nonetheless we spent a lot of time on the basically unpopulated beach. The house is spacious and allows for privacy or commraderi as desired. Loved the showers and the decks. IF you book this property, bring extra trash bags, bar soap, dishwasher soap, and beach towels..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Margot W.

18 July 2021

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

Great location and lots of room. Very clean.

Good: Lots of room for everyone to spread out, even a separate living room one person used for Zoom work. Large game room. Lovely view of the water. Very, very clean. The beach is about a 150 yard walk across grassy sand dune. It is too narrow for a wagon I'd say, but really a quick walk. The water was very calm, almost no waves. We really enjoyed walking for long distances along the beach and in the water. The air conditioning was top notch, very important as it was 100' while we were there. I can see it would also be lovely in the off season. Nice grassy areas for walking our dogs. Not so great: The ice maker was not working when we arrived and wasn't able to be fixed while we were there. One of the mattresses was in terrible shape and was replaced within a day, but the replacement wasn't much better. Old and saggy. Some of the bedroom windows did not have coverings , so we had to put dark sheets over the windows to make it dark enough to sleep.

6/10 Okay

Audrey N., Seven Hills, OH

6 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location. Needs TLC

This house has a great location, good bay views and nice decor. However, most of the mattresses were in bad shape. The owner agreed to replace 2 of the worst mattresses (with very cheap replacements), which made it possible for our family to remain at the house. (The management company had offered a different house to us). We purchased a memory foam topper for one of the new mattresses. The house needs deep cleaning. Baseboards, walls, doors, trim were dirty/dusty. General cleaning is obviously completed, but not detail cleaning. We were told not to use the shower in the bathroom listed as a tub/shower combo as there is no shower curtain. The owner apparently feels that the 3 other showers in the house should be enough. There are two bedrooms on the first level with a small full bath and rec room; kitchen, full bath, dining and living area on the second. Third level has the other 3 bedrooms (includes the master suite), full bath (but don't use the shower), and large laundry room. The dryer vent cover on the outside of the house was missing so birds frequently made their way into that dryer vent tubing. Perhaps that's why that dryer has a very long drying time. The stove had issues the whole week as well. The management company had someone come in to take a look at it on the day before we were leaving. I also bought two new skillets for the kitchen because the two provided had major issues with warping and nonstick coating flaking off. The outside perimeter of the house needs some TLC as well. There was garbage, old boards, etc. We were disappointed with the overall condition of the house. We expected better with the higher price point. We enjoyed the week simply because we were together as a family.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

16 June 2020

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

Great location

Beach front house short walk to beach. Due to location, it felt like a private beach. House had everything we needed. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

15 January 2020

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

Virginia

Good for our large group.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane K., Magnolia, TX

26 November 2019

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

Big beach house

Beautiful large house. Furnishings were very nice. Overall excellent experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Alfred F.

19 October 2019

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

Beautiful house

This place is perfect for large groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

25 September 2019

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

Ocean view house

We enjoyed our stay here. The pros: Big house with a beautiful view. Nicely decorated. We had 4 people but this house would be great for a large group of people. Downstairs game room with plenty of activities for the entire family. We enjoyed waking up to a beautiful sunrise. Nice beach Cons: Not quite as clean as I would like. Walls need new paint. Bathroom had some mold on the grout. Bring your own bath soap there was none. Further from the water than I was anticipating. You walk over some dunes to reach the beach. But well worth it if you are going to be spending some time there. Overall a nice stay. Thank you.

About the host

Hosted by Gregory Pietrocola

Welcome to the Big House on the Beach. This is absolutely a GREAT place for a vacation!

Why they chose this property

It's big! It's beautiful! It has fabulous views! And it is close to everything!

Languages:

German

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Bedroom 2

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Master

4 bathrooms

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Bathroom 4

Master Bath

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