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

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Norfolk, VA

Naval Station Norfolk10 min drive
Naval Station Norfolk Tour & Information Center11 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)12 min drive
Old Dominion University14 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Pet Fee if disclosed is $79; if not disclosed $200

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet Fee is $79 If not disclosed prior to your stay, pet fee is $200 All Pets must be house trained and stay off of bedding and furniture!

Extra Pet Cleaning fee of $79 to remove pet hair from bedding Early Check-In at 1PM - $45 (if available) Late Check-Out at 1 PM - $45 (if available)

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! Thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Norfolk

Located in Norfolk, this villa is on the beach. Waterside District and Virginia Beach Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buckroe Beach and Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Nauticus and Virginia Zoo. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Norfolk, VA

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, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boat House on the Bay - On the water; Pet Friendly; WiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Norfolk villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Norfolk Beaches, Sarah Constant Shrine Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier. Ocean View Beach and Community Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.2

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Megan H.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation

Another fun vacation in the books.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Darrrn E.

18 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by George

We are so pleased to be able to offer our beach front property to our fellow travelers. This beach house was built in the 1980's and has just been refreshed. We love our waterfront property and hope you will too! Come enjoy and make some wonderful lifelong memories with the family.

• There are NO PARTIES ALLOWED! We are in a quiet, tight-knit, residential community. Our neighbors will not hesitate to report any excessive noise to the Police and to us! Immediate eviction with **NO REFUND** will result if there is a party on the property.

Why they chose this property

We are so close to the water you will feel like you are on a boat!

What makes this property unique

Water Front, Waterfront Deck, Pet Friendly, High Speed WiFi, Smart TV, Fenced in yard, Off Street Parking, Charcoal grill, Fire Pit - What could be better?