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Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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 Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!

Relax with the entire family or have a cozy romantic getaway at this peaceful 3 Bedroom 2 full bathroom cottage that sleeps up to 7 people while only a 5 minute walk to the beach.
This incredible home features a wood burning fireplace, large private yard, family game room, and is also fully Google smart home integrated for comfortable convenience.
The neighborhood highlights include Bold Mariner Brewery which serves tasty cold local brewed beer and BBQ, Bay Oaks park and many local eateries!

Property manager

Richard W Zapata

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1280 sq ft (119 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

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
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 first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 9 min walk
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 7 min drive
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 10 min drive
  • Norfolk Premium Outlets - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 25 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Azalea Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cap'n Rons Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach! located?

This family-friendly Norfolk cottage is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Norfolk Beaches, Community Beach and Ocean View Beach. Norfolk Botanical Garden and Nauticus are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Cozy Bay Cottage private backyard blocks from beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage by the sea
The house is as promised - in a charming neighborhood just a short walk from the beach. The host supplied everything for a comfortable beach retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with group
Overall a pretty good stay. Fairly clean. Dining table was great for cards and games. Yard was great for catch (except i stepped in dog poop). Location close to quiet beach. Loved that. Neighborhood quiet. Good for taking walks. Kitchen equipped with cooking needs. Icemaker was a bonus. Negatives/cons - Master bed mattress was HORRIBLE; sunk to middle of bed. Poop in yard. Host didnt return 3 requests to measure doorway to bathroom for my wheelchair bound wife. She was unable to get in bathroom. We had to take door off! Very disappointed. I told him how important it was to get those measurements but we made it work. Driveway holds 1 car not 2. Gas grill had 2 empty tanks so we couldn't grill out the burgers we bought. There's a lot of "LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL" in this property in preparation for guests but we still enjoyed our time as our reunion of friends kept eachother positive and laughing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steffanie K., Pittsburgh, USA

So So Stay
Unfortunately, I would not recommend this house. The place was not clean. Our socks were black. The bottom of the kid's feet turned black. The kitchen counter tops were sticky. Communication - The host responded quickly prior to check-in. However, when I messaged the host explaining that the house wasn't very clean and that the kitchen sink water drained to the outside of the house to the backyard causing a smell and bringing Flys there was no reply. A couple days later I informed him that the garbage disposal stopped working and that there were cockroaches in the house. Also, no reply. After our stay, I received a message from the host thanking me for being respectful of the house and asking for a 5 star review and in return he would reciprocate a 5 star review for me. In good conscience, I cannot do that. Towels - There were enough for 6 people, but the house sleeps 7, so my youngest kids shared the thin poor quality towels. Kitchen supplies - The pots and pans are bent and warped. Thankfully, we brought our own pots and pans. If we hadn't, we would not have been able to cook anything in this house. There were towels to dry the dishes but nothing to wash the dishes with so again thankfully we brought our own. Master bedroom - horrible bed. It's no longer a dip in the middle as previously reviewed. It's now a "V". There are no sheets for the futon bed. On the plus side, the house is a block and a half walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

James D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
“The Next Guest”
Fly infestation & Surveillance cameras. That’s what we remember from our stay. It’s unfortunate that some vacation rental owners are so eager to collect as much money from bookings, they’re not the least bit concerned about each renters experience. Our experience was greatly affected by the fact that the garbage was not taken to the curb. The can as well as the recycling was FULL!! When we arrived we inspected the place, sure it’s as described, but upon opening the back door to check out the backyard, the flys swarmed in. We went around the side only to be immediately greeted by the stench and FLYS Circling both cans that were only about 10 feet from the back door. We moved the cans to the front only to realize the excessive brush and branches were also a breeding ground for rodents. Needless to say we were fighting off & swatting flys all weekend. We contacted Richard only to be told the situation Would be remedied in time “for the next guest” The Next Guest ⁉️ We also contacted VRBO however flying in, having booked excursions, 4th of July weekend!! We really could not focus on the situation until after we invested about $50 of insect spray & left. Just the memory of removing Flys off our food, drinks, washing sippy cups because when I say SWARMED The house I mean SWARMED!! To top it all off. The locked closet that would be assumed is a linen closet next to the bathroom. Is LOCKED certainly because the little snake cam that’s spying under the door is disturbing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Blanca Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Be honest property was good no problem at all just need to improve on hambient of smell I don't know where come front is like humidity or something else other than that was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Bay Cottage
We had a great time! The property was as described. On a quiet street. Very clean and enough space for the 5 of us. The private fenced in yard was a nice space for cook outs and relaxing. The beach access was a short walk and never crowded. We were close enough to enjoy several of the local attractions, the Botanical Gardens, the Chrysler art museum, the Aquarium and boat tours. The kids enjoyed checking out the disc golf courses, local coffee shops and boutique shops. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a fun family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Surprise Visit
It was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
We enjoyed our stay here for our Easter vacation. Richard was a great host. He was very helpful and responded quickly to our question. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anitra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully Renovated Home! 1 block from the Beach!!
This home and location were perfect! We came up from NC to send off our Navy man before he leaves us for 4 years! The home layout and backyard were just what we needed to fellowship and move all around the property! The home even came equipped with a game area so it made interacting while inside easy. It was clean and well furnished. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B., Charlottesville Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great open floor plan
Enjoyed our stay! Great living space and fantastic backyard, great for my pup. Very clean and a short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Phyllis M., Atlanta

Not well appointed
This property was attractive at first impression but the devil is in the details. The beds in all three bedrooms were very uncomfortable. The bed linens were akin to Walmart blue light specials. The pillows were also limp but the towels were the worst; they were very thin, small and dingy white. They looked like someone had washed their car with them. The stove and kitchen countertops were greasy but the rest of the house was clean. The bathrooms need towel racks and hooks to hang towels and robes. The pups loved the backyard. The sunset was gorgeous and we loved the mockingbird that sung in the tree every morning. The neighborhood was quiet. This place could be great with some simple and hospitable upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy’s birthday
Very nice house in a quiet neighborhood nice yard and amenities host was terrific Nice area with good restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend stay!
We were in town for the air show and Richard’s place was perfect for us for the weekend. Close proximity to Virginia Beach, and a lot of good restaurants nearby! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathleen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amenities were lacking
The property is just as pictured. Only received one bath towel, one hand towel and two washcloths per person so I had to do laundry while on vacation. Most of kitchen equipment was broken or incomplete so we couldn’t cook like we expecting. There are great local restaurants. There was no all purpose cleaner provided or any paper products. The neighborhood is quiet. Easy walk to beach which was also pretty quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

D S.

Could Be Better
We had a nice time at our beach house vacation. Some of our favorite features were the wagon, beach towels, beach chairs and an umbrella. The fenced in yard for our dog, was also great. Overall, the house was nice but there were several disappointing features. The back door is filthy. The back screen door wasn’t aligned properly and the screen is ripped at the bottom. The MB bed was extremely uncomfortable and dipped into the center. It is def time for that mattress to be replaced. The mattresses in the other rooms seemed to be fine. There was dusting hanging off of the fan in the MB. The soap holder in one of the bathrooms is chipping and there is a small hole on the wall where a toilet paper holder was once hung. Bath towels were provided, but their quality was poor. The biggest turn off for me was discovering several pieces of long hair in them. The kitchen towels were no better. Every single kitchen towel was badly stained and/or dirty. I didn’t feel like I was using clean towels. The kitchen provides the bare minimum you need to cook and eat, however if you are planning to pack food to go to the beach or are looking to store leftovers, you will need to bring your own containers and/or ziploc bags. We weren’t able to get the electric BBQ started so ended up using the charcoal one. We were disappointed that we couldn’t the fire pit bc there was no wood provided for it. With some improvements, this house could be a fantastic vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Nice place, but cleaning needs more tending to...
This was a nice place for our family vacation. The owner was very easy to contact and responded in a timely manner. My only complaint was the cleanliness of the cottage. When we first arrived, the bathrooms didn't seem like they had been cleaned. I found hair in one of the showers and on the edge of one of the fur bathroom rugs. If it was sanitized, I couldn't smell that any cleaning products had been used. One of the trash cans located at the side door hadn't been emptied. Too many flies were around it which was a bit of a nuisance. Again, nice place, but the cleaning staff could have done a better job.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lyudmila

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house.
The house was beautiful and had the comforts of home. The neighborhood was nice and quite. We were literally blocks from the bay beaches. It was only a short drive to the Virginia Beach boardwalk. There were plenty of stores and restaurants close by. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Dog Friendly Cottage
If your planning to stay in Norfolk and have pets look no further.The cottage was clean and well equipped and is a 5 minute walk to the beach.It has a great backyard totally fenced in so no chance of your dogs getting loose.The neighborhood was very quiet other than the awesome F-18 that flew over on Wednesday afternoon due to the military presence in Norfolk.We will definitely be back but stay longer next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Nice and cozy house, short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saying Goodbye
This was a great place! Clean I’m very comfortable location was great within walking distance to the beach. My son is in the Navy and it was very close to the base we had an opportunity to say goodbye and then we’re able to come back and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ceria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
The house was very nice and clean and in a good area I will be back again .!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Loved fenced back yard
This property was as described. Pros: Property allowed us to bring our fur baby. The kitchen had all necessary items. Washer and dryer was nice as were the games, cart, beach umbrella. Loved fenced backyard for our fur baby, with grill, hammock, chairs and fire pit. The three bedrooms plus recreation room were also a plus. We also liked the location. Cons: The place was not cleaned well. Crumbs on dining room table and dust and other debris throughout the cottage. The outlet behind the loveseat apparently didn’t work. There were plastic bottles left behind loveseat (water and Powerade) as well as a few checkers. The stove top was smeared and could use a thorough cleaning. Underneath the kitchen sink smelled. The hall toilet seemed to be running constantly. Coffee container was essentially empty and laundry detergent had only a corner in it. There were no dryer sheets. I’m including the information about the coffee, detergent and dryer sheets because your description stated they were available. Overall, we really liked the cottage and enjoyed our stay. Richard was readily available and check in was a breeze. We would love to return and take advantage of this nice property at some point in the near future. Thanks for allowing us to spend time at your cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place if you want to live by the beach
We were a group of 6 people with my fur baby a German Shepard. The house is in excellent condition clean and close to the beach with a nice backyard where the family can sit and enjoy the barbecue..Kitchen is beautiful with pots pans and everything you require. Nice cosy place will recommend to my family and friends and we will surely visit this place again. Richard is a good host and answered our calls whenever we needed . Thank you Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Family Location
Great spot - close to beach, playgrounds, and amenities. Richard has provided a beach house full of thought for holiday makers. From games to hammock - our only regret was being so busy we didn't get a chance to truly relax and make the most of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022