We stayed here for 8 nights in July 2024 with our 3 teens and a toddler. The hosts were very responsive to our questions. The location in Norfolk was ideal, right on East Ocean View Beach with shallow, calm waters, which was reassuring for us as parents.
The house was tastefully decorated in a mid-century boho style. The interior matches the photos; a minimalist yet elegant ambiance. The living room’s openness was very nice during rainy days. Although not very large (maybe 1000 sqft upstairs), the layout is functional; the rooms well-spaced. However, the lack of a microwave was more than inconvenient for vacation living w/ teens.
We faced some issues that impacted our stay. Inside, there was a significant insect problem; tons of millipedes in the basement. Despite a pest control visit, the issue persisted, making the basement unusable and stressful for our teenagers. They all moved upstairs. Ouch. Linens were not all clean, with long white animal hair present; very off-putting.
Outside, the property did not match the photos AT ALL. There was no visible water view from the back porch unless standing bc the tall dune grass obstructed the view, not the advertised beachside relaxation. They should have tended to the grass. The path to the water view had uncomfortable chairs & aggressive ants. The lack of view and inconvenient outdoor space made the stay undesirable. Despite the beautiful house, the high cost and lack of view was enough for me to regret booking this property.