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Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Game room
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore.


"Honu Cove” is named for the majestic cove in Kauai, Hawaii. The motto there is "This is the first day of your life”. Perfect mantra for your family as you make memories that will last a lifetime while relaxing and enjoying the natural setting of Sandbridge Beach. The beautifully and fully renovated waterfront beach home is located on the prestigious north end of Sandbridge, a short 5 minute walk to the beach, and with RARE direct access to beautiful Crystal Lake and Lake Tecumseh. The open concept great room, kitchen with expansive island and dining room give you plenty of space for the whole family, or multiple families. Granite countertops and hardwood along with the tasteful appointments make this a great spot for any family with discriminating taste. Three master bedrooms each with en suite, two king and one queen, along with a queen bedroom, double bunkbed room, and sofa bed make this a perfect multigenerational vacation spot! The screen porch off the great room as well as multiple decks offer both sun and shade to meet the varied needs of your family. The outdoor shower makes clean up after going to the beach a breeze for all. The private lagune style pool complete with waterfall looking into the canals off Back Bay gives a serene mood for your week at the beach. 2 person kayak and row boat are offered to guests at no charge for exploring the canals and nearby lakes to see a variety of wildlife or for fishing. Kids will love to fish off the dock or swim in the pool while adults enjoy the pool table. Also provided at no charge are 4 adult beach cruiser bikes, 2 surf boards, multiple boogie boards, a beach umbrella, beach chairs, and a cart to get your belongings to the beach, so there is something for everyone at Hone Cove!

Property manager

Greg Owens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore House
Sandbridge Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore
Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore
Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore House
Sandbridge Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore
Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore House
Sandbridge Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore
Water Lovers Retreat Beach Pool Canal Lakes Explore

About the neighborhood

Map
Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Sandbridge Beach - 5 min walk
  • Naval Air Station Oceana - 13 min drive
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 13 min drive
  • Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - 14 min drive
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 24 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Señor Fox Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Warriors Taphouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore. located?

Located in Sandbridge, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sandbridge Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shifting Sands Beach and Surfing Beach. Seabreeze Beach and Dam Neck Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sandbridge water lovers retreat with beach, pool, canal, and lakes to explore. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Beautiful home . Everything was perfect the house was well stocked and very clean. Our granddaughter was getting married the house was only 15 mins from the venue. I would definitely rent this house again. The owner is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
The property was nice and spacious. Good location. Close to the beach. My family and I had a great time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VRBO was as advertised.
We had an excellent experience; it was immaculate and well-stocked with all the necessities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip!
We had a great trip in Sandbridge!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Beach Vibes
Our group enjoyed spreading out in the numerous bedrooms, and the multiple bathrooms were helpful on several occasions. We loved getting to all sit down at the table together. FYI... We quickly ran out of tp, so make sure to bring extra if you have a big group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend for a Wedding
Communication with Greg was great! We were able to get into the property early. Plenty of room to socialize with family. Didn't get to use the pool due to a cold windy weekend but it appeared clean. Location was close to beach and very quiet. Plenty of places to eat nearby. Would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family teunion
Hanucove was perfect for our family. Rooms were exactly as shown in photos. Well-stocked kitchen. Great appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
The house was amazing, the pictures do not do it justice. The location was great, it was far away from the hustle and bustle of towns but yet close enough so you don't have to drive forever to find someplace to shop or eat. The walk to the beach was short. My family loved that we were on the canal and could row to the lake. We will definitely considered this for our next Easter/Spring break trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We loved the place so clean the pool was great.We had a great time and there was plenty of fun places to go.The beach was beautiful.Would recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Expectations
Outstanding property and amenities. The layout of the house can easily accommodate a large group of people without feeling crowded. The kayak and bikes were so nice to have access to without incurring an extra fee. The pool table was in constant use. Everyone that came over complimented this house compared to where they were staying. The host was very responsive and accommodating to inquiries. Truly an exceptional property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandbridge fun
House was beautiful with all the amenities advertised. Beautiful and quiet beach. Wonderful family home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend fun!
First time in VA beach ever and it was for my birthday weekend. Despite not having the best weather, we had a blast! The house was even nicer in person and that’s saying something because the pictures were great. It was like our own private paradise. The owner Greg was awesome and laid back. We didn’t have to reach out to him during our stays but when we had previously communicated, he was quick to respond. I would love to go back when the weather is nicer and we can use the pool and enjoy the boat & kayak more! Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best ever
We had a fabulous stay! This was one of the nicest Vrbo rentals ever. The host was extremely attentive and gracious. Everything was as described. We had 4 generations and enjoyed the pool, the billiards, the well-stocked kitchen, the lagoon and of course the beach. The beach is one of the prettiest beaches and only a 5 minute walk. Super clean house, quiet, absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Great place with many opportunities to explore or relax
My wife and I invited our children and grandchildren to get together for vacation here in Sandbridge. This home offered plenty of space, a good size pool, lake access for fishing, and close proximity to the beach. Very comfortable and convenient. Owners were very responsive to our questions and provided everything in the home that we needed for a very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun for everyone
We had a wonderful week in Sandbridge at this beautiful house. Greg was so helpful, accommodating, and supplied so much. The dock proved to be a constant source of entertainment for all the kids who loved catching fish and turtles. It was a quick 5 minute walk to the beach and the provided beach cart made taking everything over so easy. Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Quiet Location
We stayed here for a small family gathering to host a bridal luncheon. Greg was easy to communicate with and stopped by to make sure we had what we needed and give us extra info on places to go, kayaking the canal and walking to the beach. House was very clean and well stocked even with baking items like cupcake pan and juicers. It was an easy 5 minute walk to the beach, but we really enjoyed sitting out back and watching the turtles in the canal. A spiral staircase connects the floors but a wide outdoor staircase up to the second floor right to the kitchen was convenient for carrying everything in. The screened in porch was great with comfortable furniture! Greg was flexible with check in and out times which was wonderful. I would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Probably the cleanest and best equipped VRBO I’ve ever stayed in, which has been many. The owners are fabulous and came to clean pool mid week. We will definitely want to stay again. East track to beach and you don’t need to bring chairs as they have very nice ones, much nicer then my own. Plus they have a wagon. We used the boat a lot, and paddle boards. My children of all ages really enjoyed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

VALERIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway in a quite neighborhood
There were 12 of us ranging from 2 yo to 82 yo staying in this house for a week. Plenty of space, very clean home. Very close to the beach (<5min walk.) The canal with the lake access in the back created the best memories from the trip - turtle watching, boating and canoeing, fishing... Because of a great California like weather, we were able to enjoy the covered porch a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Spot
The Sandbridge Water Lovers retreat was a good fit for our 4 generation family vacation. We enjoyed the pool. Short walk to the pretty sandbridge beaches and the ocean and a canoe on the lagoon. The kitchen was nice and generally well equipped. Everything was clean. We enjoyed the screen porch and decks too. Thr owner was very accessible by phone. The rental is ina quieter residential part of Sandbridge. I rated accuracy of listing a 4 for 2 reasons. The listing said a kayak and a john boat and it was actually a canoe and a johnboat. The listing indicsted a baby gate which is accurate however the spiral staircase and the pressure gate do not work together. We made it work for our 18 month old grandson by threading the gste through slats in the railing and pushing the coffee table up against the stairway. This faciltiy has lots of stairs invluding the aforementioned spiral staircase inside. If you have mobility issues this would not be a good rental for you. Otherwise we would recommend it and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dianna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the Beach. No large crowds.
The property is in a great location. Close to the heart of Virginia Beach yet far enough away to avoid large crowds. There are plenty of bedrooms to house 5 adults and 6 grandchildren ages 2-9. The kids really enjoyed the pool and fishing in the canal out back. They caught turtles, sunny's and blue gill. We even caught a small catfish. Of course, it was all for fun and we did catch and release. We did not really use the pool table downstairs, but there were cards and games and a puzzle. Fortunately, the weather was perfect every day so we really only used the outdoor activities. The kids also really appreciated the surf & body boards best. Being a large family, it was difficult to find a restaurant that didn't have really long waits( they don't take reservations) unless you went super early, like 5. so we wound up eating in most nights. The kitchen was sufficient. I would have liked a large skillet or griddle to cook large breakfasts and the toaster was duck taped together , but we made due. There was not enough seating in any one area for all of us, so kids had to eat at the bar and the adults ate at the table. Not all of us could fit on the furniture in the living room so 1/.2 of us would have to use the porch which was good except that there was very little light. I like to read and it was difficult to do after sunset. Probably the biggest issue for us was the circular stairs. It was the only stairway inside and for 6 children and 2 seniors, we had to be very careful. It also was not very convenient hauling groceries up. We wound up using the outside stairs to be safe. Greg was immediately available for any issues we had and very helpful when questioned. He also came and cleaned the pool mid week. All in all, we had a good time and would return again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Spot
We loved the location and easy access to the beach. We had a great time on the roof deck and the porch. We also spent a lot of time in the kitchen and the family room. Just be careful with the spiral staircase if staying with young children. Our one complaint is that we would have been liked to told beforehand that we'd only be supplied with one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and would have to purchase our own soap, shampoo, and dishwasher, as it would have saved multiple shopping trips. Overall, we enjoyed the layout and location of the house and thought it was well-suited for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

UpfrontMind B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mind Body Soul Wellness Adventure
All I can say , well there is so much to say but I'll keep it brief. GREG is fabulous and yes I will definitely be back. We did a girls trip for mind body soul wellness.This home was perfect and helped us join in true sisterly bond. Great spacious andd meant everyone s needs. Ii love the neighbor he was our personal dj and didnt know it.. Will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Girls Trip
This property had everything we needed! Spacious, clean, plenty of clean towels and linens. They had a binder that included recommendations for anything you might need locally. Short walking distance to the beach and even included a beach cart, enough beach chairs for everyone, and toys for the kiddos. The pool and canal were a great bonus as well. Overall we really enjoyed our stay, thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid property
Overall I would call this a solid property with some opportunities. Location was great and wonderful for families with children (no sidewalks so keep an eye on the children). Kitchen, bedrooms were very nice. Manager was very welcoming and did a nice job with the check in. Some opportunities: some of the bedding did not fit the mattresses and the bedding/towels were getting pretty dated, floors needed some better cleaning and the washing machine is a front loader and has a lot of mold on the rubber (we all get this; just needs some maintenance). These are minor things which could be remedied easily and I would upscore to a 5 if they were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times
Place was great for a getaway with friends. Enjoyed the neighborhood and place. Didnt feel on top of eachother and each space was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024