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Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI

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Beach
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Norfolk Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Norfolk, VA
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanview Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI

If you can appreciate the character and quaint idiosyncrasies of a century-old home, then you should love our new Captains Quarters! Our beautiful older home will have some floors that are not yet perfect and are not perfectly level, and you may notice a bit of a lean here and there!

But it has been updated with Central Heat/AC, new ceiling fans throughout, High Speed WiFi and updated appliances - all designed to allow you a wonderful beach side vacation!

The Captain's Quarters offers 4 bedrooms with 2 Queen beds and 3 Twin beds. We also have a bonus room in the unique attic space with a King size bed that is accessed with a spiral stairway that was rescued from the Grand Cavalier Hotel. With the "attic" area and King size bed, we can actually sleep 9.

From the upper windows we do have a beautiful view of the bay and beach. Although we are not directly on the beach, we are just steps away. There is a home in between us and the beach but there are no streets to cross and the walk to the beach is just a minute or just a few sips of coffee!

Even with the modernization of the property, it is a historical home that is now over 115 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. But even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

Parking is just outside your door in front of our 2 car garage.

We feature a large (65") smart TV and high speed Wifi for your work or entertainment.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Pet Fee is $99 If not disclosed prior to your stay, the pet fee is $300 Pets must be house trained and stay off of bedding and furniture No Parties!
Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available) Extra Charges: Cleaning fee of $99 to remove pet hair from bedding or furniture
Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM We must not keep the cleaners waiting! No Parties!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2753370vb
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
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 Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Norfolk Premium Outlets and Waterside District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Ocean View Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hampton Coliseum or Norfolk Scope. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Old Dominion University - 17 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 22 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪NEX V-55 Mini Mart - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captains Quarters by the Bay - Walk to the Beach with your Pet. Smart TV w/ WIFI located?

Nestled on the beach, this Willoughby Spit holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Chesapeake Bay and Norfolk Beaches. Ocean View Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Great, easy stay

Property and location exactly as listed. Very easy to get to and from the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel M.

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

Location location location

Great house right by the beach. Two min walk from house to beach. Wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host informed us THIS house was not available on the day of arrival. He switched us to a “cottage” in the backyard. It was filthy, stinky, torn and stained furniture and carpet, with stopped up sink and no heat. It was a duplex with no washer/dryer and doors off hinges leaning on the walls. We left and got a refund, but buyer beware the bait and switch from this host.
Pealing paint everywhere. Could be asbestos hazard with age of home
Cracked and moldy kitchen counters
Missing washer/dryer and doors off hinges. Fan with filth attached.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Beach getaway

Wonderful old beach house. Honestly the pictures dont do it justice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen O.

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

Spacious older home out on the end of the spit

A very clean and comfortable stay with lots of space to spread out, play cards, put out a spread of food, then go walk on the quiet beach.Don’t expect marble and granite here - It’s a charming older home with creaky wood floors and cottage vibes. Beds are very comfortable. Very cool “birds nest” bedroom on the top floor. There’s tons of comfy couch seating for TV at night. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Cozy house, short walk to a quiet beach

We had a week long stay. The house was very spacious and cozy in a quiet neighborhood. A few updates are needed but can see it is a work in progress. It is a very charming older house with a short path to the quiet beach, which has beautiful sunrises and sunsets. George and Kathleen were very friendly responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adeline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
When you walk up the steps sag underneath your weight. The house was hot and some of the fans didn't work. George did bring a plug in fan which helped some. There were random holes in the floor. The place was clean. Not as close to the beach as the pictures lead on. The beach part itself was nice. Pretty secluded so not a lot of people. If it wasn't so hot the entire time we would have enjoyed our stay a lot more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Great get away with beach access!

Beautiful older home with quirks. Beach access is great. Home doesnt keep cool well in the bedrooms, but wasnt a deal breaker. Some picnic ants in the kitchen and the ice maker wasnt working. I let the owner know and they were VERY pleasant. Definitely WOULD RECOMMEND! Great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lisa M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kitchen was small, had aunts and you feel like you are in a rickety house that is barley holding up. Every time someone one steps the house shakes. The entire house is tilting to one side. There is an upstairs level, with a broken banister, you can see out side at the seem where wall meets roof. The kitchen, bedrooms, living room and laundry room lights are broken, you had to feel around to find your things. Don't dare open a window, there are literally signs stating the windows will fall out. The owner doesn't leave you with any extra trash bags(1 bag), or paper(1roll) products. Every bed is next to a window, with no insulation, the house is on a busy street, you can feel (house will shake) and hear everything. The pictures are misleading. The house is not on the beach, it's on a busy highway that has two houses and apartments behind it and then you reach the beach. You have to take a small path that is sticker filled and dark to get to the beach. You don't feel safe with kids. We would lock the doors but see daylight and was able to just pull the doors open when locked. The porch lights would go on and off due to the electrical issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
What a ridiculous review! Perhaps a home built in 1911 was not for you? We are not beach front, but beach side, with a short walk to the beach. And it is not a highway nor is it busy! Sometimes we just shake our heads at these miserable guests and wonder why they ever left their perfect homes and ventured out into the unsafe world! We are very proud of our Captains Quarters, older yes, but updated, clean and comfortable. Everything works as it should. And the doors lock as they should.
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large quirky house close to the beach

Cool old house, very large - needs repairs + updates to make more functional. Enjoyed old house layout/quirks on 1st floor. Kitchen updated, functional. Only ice maker didn’t work. The 1st floor bath huge, clean, functional. Plenty of seating in LR. DR is good. 2nd floor reno chopped up in way that makes it difficult to navigate. Front 2 BRs w/Q beds are fine, but must walk through the only back BR (2 Twins) to access 2nd bathroom, area with 1 twin, and bottom of spiral staircase to attic area. 2nd floor bath (besides toilet) was not functional. Tiny sink poured water on floor when used. Shower didn’t work. Only functional lighting was set of string lights strung above window. Knob/tube switch for overhead light didn’t work or bulb burnt out. Spiral staircase to attic was sturdy, a plus. When attic used as sleeping space, must descend stairs to use bathroom at night. Not much area where you can fully stand in the attic. Cool space with window unit/baseboards for heating and cooling. Light switch for lamp is located in 2nd floor hallway. Needs near bed. Nice flooring, view of water. One crank window broken at hinge won’t close. Sm hole next to chimney allows water into attic when it rains hard. On arrival, 4-5 windows were open or not locked. Not best neighborhood to leave access when no one there. Short walk to nice beach/water area. Could not access WiFi as check-in sheet was inaccurate, but the owner provided the updated info when asked via message.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald N.

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

NC labor day

Very good experience from beginning to end
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Nice older home

Good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

william k.

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

mark k.

nice old house close to the beach needs a few small repairs but overall good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute house

Very nice house but lites didn’t work in 2 rooms and it was a little further from highway then stated but overall cute clean house
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dorothy b.

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

Historical home

This home is older than the titanic sinking! So much history here. Wrap around porch is great with swings. Comfortable beds. Clean shower
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by George

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We are a family group trying to create affordable spaces for you and yours to make wonderful beach time memories!

This is a family enterprise and as such we are happy to open our home to families and smaller groups that are traveling or seeking to enjoy our beautiful beaches. No parties are allowed or tolerated. We do have neighbors close by and everyone is entitled (by law) to the "quiet enjoyment" of their homes - including you as our guest. Please respect your neighbors. Any parties will be immediately shut down and evicted with the full forfeiture of all monies paid as well as the security deposit.

Why they chose this property

This property has been "refreshed" and is clean and comfortable.

Beach side with just one home in between us and the beach, Pet friendly, large fenced in yard, off street Parking, Large Screen Smart TV and High Speed WiFi, Outdoor charcoal grill

What makes this property unique

This is a family enterprise and as such we are happy to open our home to families and smaller groups that are traveling or seeking to enjoy our beautiful beaches. No parties are allowed or tolerated. We do have neighbors close by and everyone is entitled (by law) to the "quiet enjoyment" of their homes - including you as our guest. Please respect your neighbors. Any parties will be immediately shut down and evicted with the full forfeiture of all monies paid as well as the security deposit.

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