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✨ Spacious Family Retreat - Steps from VB Oceanfront and ViBe District!

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Emerson's Cottage with plenty of off-street parking
charcoal grill and hammock swing (gas grille provided as well)
large living room with pullout queen couch bed
Short walk to the Beach and Boardwalk
patio space

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15190.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Downstairs Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

The Green Room

1 Queen Bed

The Wood Room

1 Queen Bed

The Yellow Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

✨ Spacious Family Retreat - Steps from VB Oceanfront and ViBe District!

**NEW for 2025**
Downstairs bedroom with bunkbeds. Now complete. Wood room is painted white. Outdoor shower.

🏖 Prime Location! Just 3 blocks from the famous Virginia Beach oceanfront and boardwalk, this home is perfectly situated for those looking to enjoy sun, sand, and culture. Plus, you're in the heart of the vibrant ViBe Creative District, a hub of local art, boutique shopping, and dining!

🏡 Room to Relax & Play:

> 5 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths: Perfect for large families or groups of friends. New to 2025, bunk beds downstairs. One queen on the bottom and three total twins.
> Endless Entertainment: Pool table, ping pong, arcade games, and board games ensure the fun never stops. Plus, each room has its own TV for streaming your favorite shows.
> Sun Porch for Relaxation: Unwind with your morning coffee or evening drink while soaking in the laid-back beach vibes.

🌞 Outdoor Paradise:

> Grassy Front Yard & Large Patio: Great for family BBQs or simply letting the kids play. Enjoy cooking on both propane and charcoal grills.
> Parking for 6 Cars: No need to worry about finding beachside parking!
> Bikes Available: Ride to the beach or explore the ViBe District with ease.

🌿 Local Highlights:

> Walk to Old Beach Farmers Market: Every Saturday, enjoy fresh local produce, crafts, and more just a short stroll away.
> Explore the ViBe Creative District: Discover vibrant murals, artisan shops, coffee roasters, and unique restaurants that showcase Virginia Beach’s creative spirit. This district, known for its colorful murals and creative crosswalks, is home to local gems like Fathom Coffee, Three Ships Coffee, Chesapeake Bay Distillery, and the 17th Street Surf Shop.

🌟 Book now to enjoy the perfect mix of beach relaxation and cultural exploration in Virginia Beach!

FALSE CLAIMS: Any unexpected issues found with the property (bugs, missed cleaning, etc) must be disclosed to Host & will be addressed immediately to the Guest's satisfaction. If a professional diagnosis is deemed necessary by the owners after discussing the situation with the guest, a professional will be sent to the property with guest's approval. If the professional finds evidence to substantiate the claim by the guest, the owners will have the professional rectify the situation immediately and the owners will be responsible for all associated costs. If the professional finds no evidence to substantiate the claim by the guest, the guest will be charged for the professional's services and any other resulting loss. We do not tolerate scams, don't try.

Property manager

Brandon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Game room w/ gaming table
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE ONLY!
Family oriented home. We do not allow bachelor(ette) parties, wedding parties, high school parties or the like.
This house is geared for families to enjoy the beach.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Virginia Beach

Located in Northeast Virginia Beach, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandbridge Beach and First Landing State Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Ocean Breeze Waterpark, or head to an event or a match at Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Virginia Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Neptune Statue - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 7 min walk
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vibrant Shore Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stockpot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ✨ Spacious Family Retreat - Steps from VB Oceanfront and ViBe District! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ✨ Spacious Family Retreat - Steps from VB Oceanfront and ViBe District!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ✨ Spacious Family Retreat - Steps from VB Oceanfront and ViBe District!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ✨ Spacious Family Retreat - Steps from VB Oceanfront and ViBe District! located?

This family-friendly Virginia Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Virginia Beach Fishing Pier. Sandbridge Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Virginia Beach Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abdo Z.

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

Great place for a vacation

Owner was very responsive and the place was super clean. Had everything you’d need for the beach already stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Fun Location for all

We stayed for the NHSCA National Duals Wrestling. Great location for all! Fun games, close to Boardwalk and Beach and Sports Complex!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Beautiful Home with all the amenities!

Our family of 12 had a great time with all the comforts of home. Great communication with the owner, beautiful home with everything needed for our stay, safe and quiet neighborhood with a quick walk to beach, stores and shops.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great Family and Friends Getaway

Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

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

Beach vacation

It was a great location for walking to things or riding bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Family friendly home

House had many things to make a family vacation enjoyable even on bad weather days. Tv in every bedroom board arcade and lawn games and pool and ping pong. Having the bikes was great as well.had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Family wedding group

Loved location, parking was great and so close to the beach. Outdoor area, games and bikes were a great plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L., Burke,VA

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

Great family getaway

A great location in a quiet neighborhood. House was exactly as shown in pictures and was very clean. The owner was very helpful and always available to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly P.

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

Great week

Super cute house within walking distance to the beach. Had everything we needed and then some!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew k.

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

HIghly Recommended

Highly recommended. Great location, great house, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza L.

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

Love family reunion

Great location, comfortable environment and household amenities, useable kitchen for preparing our own meals. Lots of great photo ops to save the memories. Back Bay Wild Life preserve was my favorite. Kids loved the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen D.

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

Beach Vacation 2023

Overall it is a beautiful home & location. Lolly’s ice cream shop right behind the house was awesome! Beach a short walk away and beach cruisers make it even better. House is very accommodating and comfortable! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk K.

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

A+

Wonderful house, close to the beach, clean, good communication with the owner... what else could we ask for? A+
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Perfect home for a nearby family wedding

We had a fabulous weekend! We used the bikes to ride up to the Virginia Beach Art Show on Friday. The home was the perfect size for our family as we prepared to attend wedding festivities both Friday and Saturday night. We actually walked to the wedding as it was only a few blocks away! We were also able to have extended family over for an impromptu brunch. Lots of room both inside and out for gathering. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Emerson’s Cottage is a winner

We had a wonderful mini-vacation at Emerson’s Cottage. It is a great house in a convenient location. The owners have lots of nice touches and amenities - modern appliances, Keurig coffee station, arcade and board games, lots of bikes, ceiling fans in all rooms, TVs in all rooms, etc. The outdoor space is well appointed too with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table big enough for 8. The yard is set back from the street so it is safe for little ones to run around. The communication with the owner was excellent. I highly recommend a stay at EC! DB
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jihoon S.

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

Perfect Hom

This is a perfect home located in the Vibe District. It was within walking distance of several amazing restaurants and coffee shops. It was also a short walk to the beach and the Virginia Beach Sports Center where we spent the majority of the weekend. The house came with almost every amenity that you would need for a beach vacation including multiple decks to hang out on, a beautiful lawn to play games, bikesmto ride around town, and boardgames to play inside the hosue. The most popular hit of the weekend were the two old school video game machines that provided hours of fun for our boys throughout a rainy weekend. We would definitely stay at this house again the next time we have a small group in Virginia Beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Family Summer Get-a-way

Our family lives in different parts of the country. Each August we select a place to stay that everyone can get to so that the multi-generational family (ages 6-50) can reconnect and make memories. This property was perfect for us. There was plenty of room on the first floor to gather for meals and play games. The outdoor area offered shaded and sunlit options for seating and convening. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The detail that was slightly unusual, but not an issue at all, was that out of the four bedrooms, 3 had direct hallway access and the other could only be accessed by walking through another bedroom. Once again, not an issue for us! The VIBE District was more than we expected! Short walk to the beach (perfect), quiet street, and just a street or two over there were plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, a farmer's market on Saturday, and quite a bit of night life. Something for everyone! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Constance I.

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

Great Location

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hartini L.

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

Nice house in perfect location

The house is near to all the actions. Bikes is really nice. Kids are happy with all the games in the house. Beach is within walking distance. The house have some beach toys for the kids, beach chairs. We can go to the beach in the morning, stay for few hours, go home for lunch + nap, and when the sun is not too hot, we go back again, The next day, its repeat :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nell L.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

This was a wonderful home filled with everything we needed for a perfect beach vacation. The house was equipped beautifully including a fully functional kitchen and bbq. The location is great. Walking distance to everything.even for someone who recently had a hip replacement. We highly recommend this vacation stop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Perfect beach house!

We truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely, clean, well equipped home. All the beach supplies & proximity to the water were terrific. We enjoyed the kitchen/living space, outdoor space, air conditioned patio. All 3 generations absolutely loved the arcade games & board games. The bikes were awesome! The electronic security locks were very convenient & the hosts were easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Nothing short of perfect!

We had an amazing time and the owners were spectacular. We fit 11 People comfortably. If there were any issues, there was an immediate response and was taken care of within an hour or so. So close to the beach (3 short blocks), chairs and bikes to use, beach toys. House was fully stocked!! We also had a gender reveal for our family there and the owners were so kind and sent us a congratulations basket!!! The house exceeded our expectations - thanks to the wonderful owners of Emerson’s Cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon R.

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

Amazing

Our weeks stay was just like home only at the beach The house was very comfortable. Close to the beach which our family went every day. Bikes were a definite plus. In -house games were enjoyed by everyone, even Gramma. House was very clean. All agreed they would like to return to this house for vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen H.

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

Emerson’s Cottaage

This property was beautiful, clean, and accommodating! My family was able to have their own personal spaces while also having access to great spaces to spend family time. Fun atmosphere with board games and video games! Clean rooms and bathrooms and a short walk to the beach! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great Place

The unit was CLEAN. Great place to stay. Brandon provides awesome service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brandon

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Our family has been operating Emerson's Cottage as a short term rental since 2015. We pride ourselves on a clean, welcoming and stocked home for your beach vacation. We live and work in VB so we’re a text or call away. We want our guests to destress and enjoy a slice of the beach life!

Why they chose this property

Less than five minutes from the oceanfront and boardwalk, as well as shops, dining and activities (fun park is on 16th street), this property is at the heart of the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

What makes this property unique

Beach cruisers are fun for the entire family! The Virginia Beach boardwalk is the best place to "cruise" which makes the bicycle collection a must have. We have two arcade games, lawn games and beach toys for the whole family to enjoy. Large front yard, patio and two grills is the perfect setting to gather the family and enjoy the salty air.

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