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Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Norfolk, VA
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Dominion University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!

Go COASTAL! Front Row Ocean View! Big Beach House! Coastal Virginia at it's best! This beautiful, big beach house sits right on the dune and Chesapeake Bay!

6 BEDS (1 King, 4 Queen, 1 Full)
5 bedrooms
4 full bathrooms,
3 dining areas (2 tables plus bar seating) , and fully equipped kitchen, two refrigerators, 2 2 Refrigerators! 2 Laundry rooms!
1 Rec room with Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foozball!

This is a perfect family get together! The porches, decks and balcony overlook the bay. Fireplace - is available (for our winter guests) The house features an open layout with plenty of room for family get together - and plenty of room to get away to read a book. Broadband WiFi, many deck chairs and tables! ....... Enjoy the beach. This beach is almost 9 miles long - Sea glass, shells, fish, there are all kinds of treasures to be found!

Have your morning coffee watching dolphins swim right off the shoreline! Collect Sea glass (we have an abundance) fish right off the shore or go to the fishing pier. Catch crabs and cook them up for dinner. This is just an amazing place. When you want all the craziness of the resort area of Virginia Beach - you can get it - it's right up the road - about 20 minutes! Then! You can come back to the beauty and sanity of Willoughby Spit! A Great Place since 1667! 'Google' Willoughby Spit!

Some pets ok with $150 pet fee and $200 refundable deposit. Thank you!

Fully Equipped, Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Coffeemaker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Nice pets considered with refundable pet deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Norfolk

Located in Willoughby Spit, a neighbourhood in Norfolk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The American Theatre and Hampton University Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Norfolk NEX and Peninsula Town Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Virginia Air and Space Center and Buckroe Beach Carousel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Old Dominion University - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Waterside District - 17 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 18 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swell - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal! on 1 May 2026 start from AU$883, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Front Row Ocean View! 6 Beds! 5 Decks, 4 Baths! Rec Room, Kayaks! Go Coastal! 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Marika C.

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

Family gathering

The property fit our exact needs. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful home to enjoy with your family. There are plenty of rooms and bathrooms, a large kitchen and 3 porches facing the beach that make dinnertime and mornings a delight. The beach is a short walk away-sandy, private and in low tide very shallow and warm-perfect for children wanting to explore the tidal pools around the barrier rocks. There were sea kayaks, beach chairs and toys available in a bin which made the stay fun for all of us. We would love to stay again, with its quick access to the airport, groceries, the botanical gardens, the aquarium, and the Fort Monroe seawall walk. You are near the naval base so get to enjoy a variety of ships, helicopters and planes, but that was more fun than a bother. Overall this home offers wonderful relaxation in a beautiful space.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

patrick k.

big beach house

House was big and very well taken care of. Plenty of room and furnishings to make our stay very enjoyable. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Willoughby Split. The house is a short walk down to the beach and it's great swimming in the Chessapeake Bay. It's especially nice for kids, where the ocean can be concerning. There are some beach chairs and kayaks at the house. The view from the rear decks is beautiful. The house itself is big, beautiful, clean and very well appointed. There is plenty of room for a family to spread out (there were 9 of us). There are multiple decks front and back. The area has a lot to do. Virginia Beach isn't far, neither is Norfolk. There are boat trips in Norfolk and the Nauticus museum and battleship to visit. There is a AAA minor league (Norfolk Tides) ballpark nearby as well. I highly recommend this property!
Matter bedroom deck
View from master bedroom deck
USS Cole from boat trip
View from deck
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra W.

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

Family stay.

Perfect location for the family to gather on the beach. Close to my sons wedding venue. The house gave us a nice room to spread out. The grandkids loved being on the beach every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memorial Day 2023

Great space with plenty of room to relax. Awesome access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

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

Family get away

We took a multi generation family trip. The house had plenty room for the entire family. The flow of ships coming and going was very interesting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Awesome House

Our group had an amazing time! House was awesome! Large kitchen was great for everyone to hangout and provided enough room for the chefs in the family! Game room on the first floor provided great entertainment for the kids! Beach was so clean, close and very quiet! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel R.

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

Awesome stay

House was Amazing! Short walk over dune to the beach. There were 10 of us and this house was perfect due to 4 full baths. We would definitely stay again. We had a a couple questions and Greg instantly reached out. Excellent customer service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

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

Ocean Week

Great house with basically our own beach on weekdays. Close to grocery and fish houses. House has plenty of space with high chair and pack & play for infant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Memorial Day weekend

The house was spacious and beautiful! The host was very accommodating and responded quickly to my questions. Beds were comfy and towels were soft. We needed to get a few baking pans from the store to make our meals, but there were ample pots and pans, utensils. The beach was nice and clean. We had a great weekend and we hope to stay here again next Memorial Day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Family Reunion

Very relaxing! Suggest putting the house address on the mailbox or garage to make easier to locate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

One of the best days ever

My husband and I rented the place for my daughter's engagement and we could not have found a greater place for the price. The kids r enjoyed the game room and the adults enjoyed the scenery. It was kinda hard to get our guest to leave because the house gave you a sense of relaxation. We would definitely use Cindy again. She was easy tho contact and there if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Location of property was as describer, it had plenty of room. House was adequately clean except for some carpeting . Since we rented early in season there were a few things that need to be checked and repaired. These have been pointed out and many I hope have been addressed. Outdoor furniture needs to be updated and if u use the kayaks u need your own life jackets . Nice access to beach, and watching naval ships and container ship go by was a lot of fun.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Beautiful trip to the beach

We had a wonderful week at the beach with our family. The house was better than descibed. We woke up each morning to sit on one of the balconies and enjoy our coffee while watching the ships come in or out. It was great seeing all of the helicopters fly over and very convenient to get anywhere we wanted to go. Lots of space for all of us to spread out and not be on top of each other. We would definitely stay here again. When we got there the ac on the top 2 floors wasn't working right but they had window units in to keep it cool until they fixed it on Monday. Everything you could need in the kitchen amd the game room was a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MARILYN V.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Some TLC needed

Amanda, the property manager, was very helpful and responded very quickly. There was plenty of seating on the middle floor for a family to gather. The view of the bay was awesome. The house was not very clean, however. There was mold on the ceiling of 1 of the bathrooms, the carpet was very dirty, there were empty beer cans left in the nightstand, the grill was filthy and there were maggots in the garbage can. The cleaning crew and the maintenance crew can definitely step up their game. There were other areas of the house that needed attention. The decks need staining and the entire home needs a coat of paint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

David F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

This is the House for You

This is the perfect house if you don’t mind traffic noise 24 hours a day—I64 is one block away. It’s also perfect if you’re looking for a house that’s decorated in thrift store bargain finds. Or if you don’t mind walls that need painting. Or a master bedroom that has no covering of any kind on the French doors to the deck. Or locks on the French doors that didn’t work but that had sliding locks that none of us could get open without tools. Or a tree up against the house that bangs relentlessly on a bedroom during heavy winds. Or vinyl blinds that work or don’t work and are missing some slats. Or mattresses that are a century old. Or carpeting and rugs that are absolutely filthy. If these are to your liking, then this is the house for you at $5700/week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ac H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of room but several issues began to stack up

We booked this place for its size and central location for us who have family in Norfolk and Hampton. It was nice to be on the water but the construction on the tunnel made it challenging at times but anywhere on this side of the bay deals with that problem. There were several issues both large and small that made for some challenges for us. The larger issues involved black mold in the master bedroom. The carpet was so damp by the shower where the mold was, small mushrooms were growing out of it. The ceiling below this area also would leak into the kitchen and was beginning to fall off. We let the property manager know about the state of the ceiling and conditions of carpet in the master and really all upstairs. This really needs to be addressed for future guests. Property manager was wonderful to work with. Other issues were the top deck needs to be replaced like the others have. Boards were popping out and rusty screws as well. Be careful if barefoot. Parking was an issue especially for a group like ours that had 5 cars. They only leave you one section of the 3 sections of driveway to use and the gravel on the side. A place that sleeps 12 could easily have 6 cars. Small issues were no shades in master for deck door. Was very bright. Many dead light bulbs or non working lamps, Coffee maker was broken, didn’t have enough towels, etc. This place was great for a large group and we did enjoy ourselves but the issues must be addressed. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vallorie P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

First Vrbo experience

Nice home. I would return if ever in the area again. I did look at reviews prior to booking my stay. I would have to agree with some other reviewers that the house could benefit from a deeper cleaning. The dust level was pretty thick on the blinds, window seals, and under the bed in the downstair’s two-bed bedroom along with thick cobwebs in the corners of the ceiling. There were some ants in that bedroom and attached bathroom. Dirt and leaf debris tracking inside the house from the front porch would be eliminated with a good sweeping of the front porch. It’ll improve the curb appeal as well. Some of the chairs, both inside and outside, need tightening and/or replacing. My (adult) nephew fell out of the kitchen counter chair when the leg broke as he attempted to get out the chair. I’m hoping this doesn’t impact my refundable deposit as I have not received it yet. Some of the outside furniture is rusted and the chair backs don’t stay in place. Overall, despite the above mentioned, it is a lovely house, great location, nice beach front, nice rec-room, plenty of space, numerous decks, etc. The communication with the property was prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicole A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The pictures are outdated and misleading. There is zero view of any water except from the master bedroom. Made it awkward for others to come into our bedroom just to see water view . The path to the “beach” was overgrown with pickers and trees and not handicap friendly at all. Very long walk to beach which was mostly broken shells anyway . Not soft sand. The path was barely wide enough for 1 . The beach was not as seen in pictures online at all. House was infested with ants. They did offer to come spray but we had a child with lung issues and didn’t want to chance it but no other option was given. The dryer took 6 cycles to dry clothes. The master toilet had issues flushing. The one bedroom was so small there was barely room for an adult to get out of bed on the one side. Exterior Doors were difficult to lock even with directions from management. The driveway is overgrown making it difficult to back out onto a busy road. It’s not very soundproof . The interstate is next to the house. Furniture and furnishings/ housewar all very worn. Carpet very dirty. Air hockey table barely had air and was very wobbly and had wires sticking out of the bottom so we couldn’t use . You share the driveway with tenant who lives in the garage which is attached to the house you rent . That was not disclosed. Railings inside house loose. Patio furniture old and rusted and missing bolts . Very flimsy. Roof over porches not closed in so when it rains no shelter . Very disappointed for the price .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernd K.

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

Excellent location close to the beach!

Very easy process for check-in and check-out. Very clean property. Easy communication with host. Description was very precise except one important fact. There are only 5 bedrooms not 6 as announced.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rovetta E.

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

Nice big house but view of beach is not the best.

This is a very nice big house. However, replacing some of the patio furniture/and or cushions is highly recommended. Also the coffee pot was broken and I had to buy one. The gas grill was so dirty, we could not use it. When I contacted my contact person, she said someone would come the next day to take care of it. No one showed. If you like a private beach this is a perfect location although the house is a little further from the beach than it looks in the photos and the beach view is not that great. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharine N.

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

Great house for family group of 12, ages 11-74.

Layout is great, kids loved the game room and private study where they did crafts and puzzles. Great beach, warm water, no waves and sandy bottom. Only complaint is the traffic noise from I 64 and upholstery and carpets needed to be steam cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We had some issues with the refrigerator, and the toilet and sink. It took all week but the issues were addressed. Our family would stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

1442 W Ocean View Ave

Overall great location, spacious, great access to beach, great views from porches. Biggest complaint was the kitchen - Fridge/freezer froze up and wouldn't dispense water or ice (it was fixed), but the refrigerator just barely keep things cold. The kitchen faucet was loose when we arrived on Saturday and would dispense either cold or hot water - just lukewarm. They repaired on Monday, but is still loose and needs replacing. The gas cooktop has a burner which constantly has the starter clicking - you cannot make it stop. Known problem (they left us a note). Seems would be better to fix it vs leaving a note. Pots, pans griddle all in sad shape as well as knives. So the kitchen was a big negative, but rest was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gregory Pietrocola

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Welcome to the Big House on the Beach. This is absolutely a GREAT place for a vacation!

Why they chose this property

It's big! It's beautiful! It has fabulous views! And it is close to everything!

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