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Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi

Beachfront cottage near Chesapeake Bay

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On the beach
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 588 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Norfolk, VA
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanview Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarah Constant Shrine Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Norfolk

On the beach.At this Willoughby Spit cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Norfolk Beaches. Sarah Constant Shrine Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sarah Constant Shrine Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Old Dominion University - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 19 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪NEX V-55 Mini Mart - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 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.

Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi

This unit is right next to the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. There's a house in between us and the beach, but there are no roads to cross, just jump on the new boardwalk and it will take you right to the beautiful wide sandy beach!

This one bedroom Beach Side unit features one Queen size bed, and a twin bed all in the large master bedroom.

We have high speed WiFi and a large 50 inch Smart TV for your entertainment.

Parking is directly outside your door and you can self check in and out with our combination lock system.

Even with a bit of modernizing this property is a historical home that is now over 85 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its charm as an older beach cottage. Even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming "Cozy Bay View".

We are right next to the public beach access with a new boardwalk that will take you right to the beach.

Our kitchen is fully stocked with a stove, refrigerator, microwave and toaster so you can easily prepare your meals. We have a bar area for dining with 3 bar stools. We have just installed a new leather sofa with a power reclining system.

Quiet hours begin at 9 PM. We are pet friendly with appropriate fees.

This is a Family/Residential unit and area. No parties or loud music or noise.

You can park directly outside your door and self check in and out. And yes, we are pet friendly! (with appropriate pet fees)

This unit is one of 3 units subdivided in this Historical 1950's era home. Nothing is shared as each unit has it's own parking as well as its own entrance and exit.

There is a free public marina with 3 concrete boat ramps only a few blocks away and we have plenty of off-street parking for boats/trailers and vehicles.

Quiet hours begin at 9 PM.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is Allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Extra Charges: Cleaning fee of $99 to remove pet hair from bedding or furniture Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available)

Pets must be house trained and stay off of bedding and furniture Pet Fee is $99 If not disclosed prior to your stay, the pet fee is $200

Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM We can not keep the cleaners waiting!

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 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: Pets must stay off furniture/bedding - Pet Fee $99

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Yes, Perfectly suitable for the little ones!

Events

No events allowed

I am fine with small Family oriented events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is Allowed outdoors

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: I am fine with small Family oriented events.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. Note from host: I am fine with small Family oriented events. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Cozy Bay View Cottage Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches Norfolk

Cozy Bay View Cottage Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches

Cozy Bay View Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches Norfolk

Cozy Bay View Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches

Cozy Bay View Cottage Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches Norfolk

Cozy Bay View Cottage Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches

Cozy Bay View Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches Norfolk

Cozy Bay View Right Chesapeake Bay Beaches

Cozy Right Chesapeake Beaches

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi to the airport?

This cottage is 9.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Rivers Casino Portsmouth (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi to downtown Norfolk?

This cottage is 8.3 mi away from Norfolk.

Cozy Bay View - BeachSide, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Karma

Travelled with family
The location was good, and it was close to the beach. It was a "vintage" building, which was fine, but there was a pretty bad cockroach problem. The remediation was to throw some sticky traps under the fridge door, which filled up quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was clean and well appointed. Love that it was pet-friendly. Would definitely consider staying again. Would recommend. Suggestions: replace carpet with laminate or hard wood floors - would be easier to clean and hypoallergenic. Blinds on the windows would help the natural lighting and privacy. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

JT

The photos online when we booked were super misleading. There are only two beds in the unit, one queen and one twin in the master bedroom. We had three towels and three wash cloths for 5 people. The air conditioner is located in the master bedroom which keeps that room cool enough but it does not adequately cool the living room and kitchen space. Our teenager had to sleep on the couch. The beach is about a minute walk from the front door, which was nice. It’s a clean beach and wasn’t too crowded. The kitchen and bathroom were adequate. The cleanliness was great. Overall our family had fun which is what we were after but we probably won’t stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy R., Richmond,Va

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a work weekend and the cottage was close to the job. (We’re out of Richmond Va)Reason for the 4 star on the listing:Showed the bedroom with 2 double beds and 1 single bed. Actually there are only 1 double and 1 single. No worries though we made it work and it was perfect for us. Will probably book again if y’all will have us.Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charity D., Marietta, oh

Nice place

The host was nice. The AC was not adequate and it didn’t get above 72 degrees out. There are three houses between this location and the beach. There’s no back door area, it opens up to the road. It is, however on the same side of the road as the bay. The “laundry” is literally a laundromat he told me about when I texted and asked about where the washer and dryer are. It’s really is a decent place to stay. One of the pictures is misleading. It’s a twin bed and a double bed. There’s no outside table (it was at the dwelling next door it is a three plex with #2 on the end). The host/hostess were nice via message, did not meet them (which is understandable just commenting they were responsive). The beach behind the house has rocks a few meters off the shore line but a few hundred feet down is pretty beach that is much more private than most. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Had an overall nice stay. Very clean. Great location was able to take a walk on the beach and that was definitely needed. Was in town due to family emergency and booked quickly. In the pictures there are 3 beds in room but there were only 2 when we got there a full size and twin. So my daughters were mad they had to sleep together but they got over it. Living room was cold and bedroom got hot.We also booked for 5 people but there were only 3 towels and 3 wash cloths. But made the best of it and overall was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciarra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a good stay

Small, cute with nice beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey M.

Wasn't our favorite place

The wrong code was sent to us via email a few days ahead of time so we were unable to get into the place to begin with. They were on top of getting back with us once we message about not being able to get in. Parking was tight when the neighbors got there. They ended up scrathing our truck getting in and out out there car. We slept on the floor the last 2 nights because the living room was not cool. Definitely needed another cooling source when its hot! It is very close to the beach which was nice. It is located in a nice area. Overall, we would stay in a different place next time for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Della H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute family trip

The unit was very clean and was accurate as described on the site. It was just a short walk to the sandy beach of the Chesapeake Bay. Our biggest complaint was the air conditioning. There was only one small window A/C unit in the bedroom. It was not enough to keep the unit comfortable. We had to place fans in the hall area to pull cool air into living area which is where another bed was located. It stayed uncomfortably warm in the unit (76-80 degree). It was hot outside, but only around low 90’s so not so hot that a properly cooled home should be able to keep comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 25-27 2023

Location to beach is great. Not ocean front but close. No views of beach. Place is dark can’t open curtains due to very close neighbors. We wanted toast and pop tarts for breakfast but had no toaster. No outlets in bathroom for drying hair where the only mirror is. I had to blow dry hair in bedroom and blew a breaker. Luckily my husband found breaker box outside and fixed it. We called owner but no response. So I then got ready in kitchen with my little make up mirror.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, close to beach would definitely rent here again

Very nice people that run it, very nice for the price
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

lalith s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Norfolk Weekend at beach

Amazing place near beach. Kathleen was generous and quick to respond. Old place but well maintained, nice for weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carroll C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy get away

Great little cozy cottage with all you could ask for very nice and clean plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy I would definitely love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Matthew M., Montgomery, Tx

Disliked: Cleanliness

Highly disappointed

Unfortunately this listing has no business on a reputable site like VRBO which we have been using for years. The code given for entry did not work when it was below freezing outside There was no heat in the living room. The living room baseboard heater was in disrepair with exposed hot electrical wires The bathroom had no outlet The bathroom blinds had missing slats which prevented seeing in the window The shower curtain and towel rack were not attached and continued to fall down The bathroom sink would not drain The ceiling in the shower had peeling paint that continued to fall into the bath tub. Rodents in the walls made significant noise around the clock. The unit was separated from an adjacent unit by an old window that was never filled in and instead had a thin piece of plywood, allowing us to completely hear each other. The kitchen pans had peeling tephelon There were no simple cleaning supplies such as a dustpan and broom as mentioned in the instructions The only living room light source required reaching to the ceiling to screw and unscrew the bulb to turn it on. We ultimately left the premises a day early. Communication with the property managers was poor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H., Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Seaside Gem 💎

We stayed 3 nights with 3 dogs. The area is quiet and steps to beach...a perfect pairing for a relaxing retreat...Gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean view

It was good for what we needed . A easy quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very close to nice beach, had everything you needed for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Armita K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice vaccation

Very good

8/10 Good

Olga A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

We like the clean and newly renovated apartment we rented. There is a good access to the pubic beach. I just wish for the easier way to communicate with the owner through the cellphone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is Perfect!

This is a great little beach cottage that is less than a mintue walk to the beach. The unit is very clean and and comfortable and the owners were fantastic. We needed to reach them at check in and the response was within minutes! The kitchen had all the pots, pans and dishes you would need and having all the linens and towels provided was so helpful. We enjoyed the place very much and would definitley stay there again. Thank you for a great week!

4/10 Poor

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lackluster

We had a few issues while staying here. I tried to open a window and the scotch tape holding the blinds up failed. So the blinds fell off the window where the plastic bit on the wall had been damaged and tape was the apparent fix. There was a bucket under the kitchen sink to catch runoff from the sink. The oil radiator in the living room was not properly put back together last it was worked on and the cover is hanging from the wall. We encountered a mouse inside the home. There was also another critter in the roof just above the door. There was another window, that also did not work properly, that I left unlocked for a couple of mild days. When the wind picked up that window literally fell into the house. I had to place the window back on the wall. I would not recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yeatts J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to walk on the beach

Enjoyed walking on the quiet beach in November. Clean and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Willoughby spit

I was so happy to be able to find a place that was pet friendly and close to the beach. The rental was very clean! I was concerned at first of the neighborhood but realized this is not a tourist area, and the place could a face lift. Overall we had a good experience.

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to stay! Close to the beach and easy access to other Tidewater spots.

Everything was as advertised. I would recommend this spot and would stay there again if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Joseph S., Beavercreek,Ohio

The beach was nice and the property was nice but was in a bad area.

The property was in a bad area. The road just next to where we stayed that lead to the beach was covered in glass. We didn’t know why. But soon found out. When beach goers parked their car there someone was breaking into them. This happened two times during our 4 day stay. Although we liked our unit we stayed in. It was nice and had everything we needed. And was clean except for under the small bed in the bedroom there was dog poop. I’m sure the cleaning people just missed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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