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The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi

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On the beach
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Overview of The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

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Norfolk, VA
  • Popular LocationNaval Station Norfolk10 min drive
  • Popular LocationNaval Station Norfolk Tour & Information Center11 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Dominion University14 min drive

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CA $434 total
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16 May - 17 May
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About the area

Norfolk

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Norfolk Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Sarah Constant Shrine Beach with a stay here. Oceanview Fishing Pier and Ocean View Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Naval Station Norfolk - 10 min drive
  • Naval Station Norfolk Tour & Information Center - 11 min drive
  • Norfolk NEX - 14 min drive
  • Old Dominion University - 14 min drive
  • Virginia Port Authority - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The OV Beach Tavern - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Chili's Grill & Bar - 13 min drive
  • Ocean View Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi

The Boat House is built right on the deck overlooking the beautiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay. And we do mean right on the water. We have a dock from which you can fish or just enjoy the water. We also feature a water front deck to sit and enjoy the view.

We have multiple decks and docks for you to enjoy the water and the spectacular views and sunsets! However, be aware that some parts of it are still under construction.

We also have a large fenced in backyard for your little ones to run and play. Parking is off-street in our driveway.

Our single bedroom features two beds - a Queen Size bed and a Twin Size bed. This unit is perfect for a couple and even a small family of 3. We will allow a bit of "piling in" if you have younger children, but any additional bedding or sleeping arrangements will be up to you.

Our kitchen, or kitchenette rather, is small and not designed for cooking meals. We do not have a stove, but do offer a microwave and small counter top toaster oven. This is not the place to cook meals but more of a place to reheat them.

Our bathroom features a stand up shower, toilet and sink. Not big enough for a bathtub.

We also have a fenced in back yard which will allow for kids and pets to run and play. We do have off street parking, but it is limited to two vehicles.

We have a combination lock on the door which will allow for easy check ins/outs on your own.

Property manager

George

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet Fee if disclosed is $79; if not disclosed $200

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
032024
The positives first the property manager was very friendly and helpful the check in process was easy property was clean had an nice time especially loved the wildlife in the bay! Something's I wish I knew before I booked the pictures are pretty outdated so the dock that we were hoping to fish on was in complete dis repair it was not safe to go on at all a little disappointing but it is off season. We did also have a random couple ask us on our first day what we were doing there because he said he rented it which was odd but I think he was just confused and nothing ever came of it parking is TIGHT but there isn't much anyone can do about that its a small driveway, and it's not serious, but just an fyi the bottom of the shower takes a long time to drain so your shower can't be too long or one immediately after another despite these few small things it is a relaxing space we over all enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed my stay despite all this
The property was nice, but the deck needs to remodeled completely. There were some renovations but not the entire deck was finished. There is a pier right off the home that is advertised but it’s use at your own risk. One of the pillar is almost completely rotted through and when you walk the thing creaks. You can not go all the way to the end of it because it has collapsed at the end. None of this is disclosed in the details of the listing. The pictures are misleading the beach area is nice, but the neighbors harassed my kids and told them it was their property. The listing says private but we had over 5 people walk up on the deck outside the home ( I have young daughter windows cover this home) and said they were staying at a different house and they had access to the area. It was NEVER disclosed that the deck area like I mean patio right outside the boathouse would be shared. The house is covered in windows it’s a complete lack of privacy of not knowing who is going to walk up when your sitting eating breakfast trying to enjoy the view. The neighbors watch you because anytime you leave for a second they come and poke their heads around and their younger children will harass your children and make them feel unwelcome. Beware their are nails rusted stick out out in areas kids need to be watched a lot. To add to all this the shower was broken. The hose was leaking to the shower head and just poured out the back not pressure to even feel water on your scalp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Massillon

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation
Another fun vacation in the books.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Darrrn E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location?
We were expecting a quiet view of the bay, but instead, we encountered a noisy highway bridge running over the bay. This was not mentioned in any of the reviews, nor we’re there any pictures of the highway in the ad. We felt it was not worth what we paid. We could’ve stayed at a hotel on the other side of the bay which would’ve been cheaper and much more peaceful. Lesson learned.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Mary F., Sylva

Accuracy of listing is questionable
It is a private house on a dock but we had no access to the beach from where the picture were taken and I find that to be quite misleading. I paid quite a bit of money to stay here & the dock had wood that was soft / rotted we weren't able to access most of the dock and part of the porch. We had to walk thru a unlit alley way between abandoned houses to get to the rental, that's a safety hazard. The back door didn't lock, it just had a stick wedged in the sliding door, i don't consider that to be a safe & effective lock. The front door locked great. The house had ants. I have a picture of a dead roach, so there's a potential pest problem, but the house was obviously cleaned just seems to have some pests. And my boyfriend couldn't stand up in the shower & could barely fit in the bathroom, so not for tall people. There was flooding in the area and we left because of flooding. The process of canceling our reservation was quick and easy. I found the host to be quick with communication and easy to get ahold of. The birding was great, we saw several different species of bird. I just really wish that I would have known I didn't have access to the beach with live oaks & the rest of the dock. I didn't mind the bridge and crane views, nor the noise from the highway, so much as not having acess to the the supossed private beach location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Miranda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat house
Location was perfect. Loved that it was right on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time on the water
Good respite from the grind
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Awesome experience. The owner was super responsive. It’s as advertised right on the water and very private. Plus the main beach was a super short walk away. Will definitely book again when we are in the area. My only suggestion, not a complaint, maybe put in a few hooks for towels. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed...
The place was exactly as described in the listing. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs and I caught dozens of fish directly from the deck. The owners were very responsive to all my inquiries and I would highly recommend this property if you need a place to stay in Norfolk/Va Beach, especially if you have animals with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Massillon

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a fishing spot!
Nice stay! Family had so much fun! Can’t wait to get back Next year..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022