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Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!

Family fun on the beach

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Stroll across the bridge to a serene waterfront scene with a sandy beach and lush vegetation.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave.
Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, a small table, and a plaid chair.
Sit and enjoy the serene surroundings in this peaceful outdoor space with a bench amidst a grassy field and a scenic view.
Enjoy the serene natural setting of this property's beautifully maintained backyard, complete with a wooden deck and decorative rooster statue.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!

Family fun on the beach
Guests at this beach holiday home will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

George and Kathleen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside only

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must stay off bedding and furniture

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties allowed. This is a residential area.
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Norfolk, VA

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Old Dominion University - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport News Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪NEX Food Court - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach! located?

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

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Harbor Delight on the Bay - All the modern amenities plus a Private Sandy Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s plenty of room for friends and family. Great way to entertain guess from out of town. Perched on a very quite and convenient location. Excellent parking for up to four cars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Clean & comfortable

My husband & I were nervous about renting from strangers, but our hosts were kind, & extremely patient with us. The house was clean, comfortable, well appointed, & conveniently located being so close to both the beach, & all of the shops a vacationer might want to visit to stock up on necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Renae S.

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

Great House

Great House - large and clean. There were a few items that could use attention. Upstairs shower has a slow drain and toilet runs, the coffee maker handle was loose and could easily come off. The kitchen could use a few more items but overall great house and location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel W.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Visiting our son who is in the Navy

The house is in an ok location. The size of the house was good for the six of us. The house needs a lot of TLC. Minimal kitchen supplies-only two kitchen towels and no dish clothes, no pot holders or scissors. The house is not worth the price we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Josey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

High ceilings, private beach, good price for what you get

We enjoyed our stay- lots of room, loved the high ceilings, large kitchen, private beach and plenty of room on the couch for everyone to hang out. The photos do need a little updating as black couch living room now has 2 love seats and one of the twin beds was in the downstairs king room but other than that and some wall scuff marks, small holes in upstairs bedrooms and a little wear and tear the house was fine for the weekend. I will say- bring your own kitchen things like paper plates, extra cutlery, paper towels, tinfoil etc as they were low on/did not provide those items. Beds were also pretty comfortable and we enjoyed lots of room for our friends and family members.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa R.

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

Spacious Home on the Bay!!

We rented this Beautiful home on the Bay when we went to visit our son in Virginia. As a frequent renter of VRBO homes back in Arizona my suggestions are :add more kitchen supplies, update furniture, and add some patio furniture to the deck so guests can enjoy the view . Check in and out was very easy and host was very responsive and quick when we had a “lock” problem. The neighborhood is very quiet and the neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lateria P.

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

Great property!

It was very spacious and on the beach. The kids had so much fun. Weather was great. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Wonderful house, right on the bay!

Loved this house! We had a truly great time. Private beach right on the bay just outside your back door, and Virginia Beach only 20 mins away. We also walked to the other side of the spit, facing the ocean in a few mins. Wow. Grandkids and their parents, and even we older folks had a wonderful time. Greatest hosts and the house is so so so great! Had the best time ever. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

raquel b.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worst Ever!!!!!

The pictures of the house are very misleading. In the laundry room there's a large hole in the ceiling the master room water stains above the window. Was charged a cleaning fee and yet the house was not cleaned upon arrival. The towels provided didn't smell fresh. The floors were dirty. I was very disappointed with what I paid for would not come back nor recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Great place!

Quite a lovely place! Quick 2-block walk to the Bay and about a 30 minute drive to the ocean front in VA Beach. First time renting a house at the beach, so I wasn't sure what to expect from the owners, but they were great! I would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great location beautiful place

House was beautiful and very roomy. Great location close walk to beach and beach access out back. Communication and responses were very fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful time, all necessary items were available as listed on VRBO. Hosts were very responsive to all requests and communications. This property was perfect for our group of 8 adults and one child, had no reason to leave the property as there was plenty of room for everything we wanted or needed to do, even in the rain we were able to enjoy the back deck using the awning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Brittany S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice, but needs some maintence

We enjoyed our stay. The house was nice enough and even larger than we expected. However, there were many things that needed to be repaired/maintained. The blinds going out to the deck were broken and bunched up to the side. Actually, none of the blinds in the main living area would open. Some didn't even have the cord to pull attached. In the kitchen a cabinet door was broken and barely on. Limited kitchen supplies, which wasn't an issue for us as it was a short stay. However, if you are planning on cooking a lot this could be an issue. Many of the walls had scuff marks and dirt on them. Overall it could just use a little TLC. But a great size and nice for the price. It is also within walking distance to the public beach which we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garreth B.

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

Great location, great house, and lots of fun

George and Kathleen were excellent hosts! We had a group of 10 staying who thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at the property. The space was just right for us, with a gorgeous beach area, and clean as can be. We are already talking about our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

lynn l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice house

The house has an ant problem. The furniture, specifically dining chairs were broken. The kitchen was not well stocked with basics. A smattering of dishes, glasses, and eating utensils. The sliding glass door was broken and the window treatment for the door was not in good condition. The deck was nice but there was no table so it was not usable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharron M.

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

Great stay, no complaints!

Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Eradin B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Decent location, nice house.

Ants in master bathroom, be prepared to spray before settling in. No laundry detergent so bring your own. beware before using towels upon arrival as each tenant is responsible to wash towels after their stay per instructions, before you leave. Only one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, so bring your own TP. No dishwashing tablets so bring your own or simply hand wash dishes. Living room furniture is pretty much pet furniture, dilapidated not very comfortable for family space. Furniture is very old and unclean, felt like a living room for dogs only. Nice TV but uncomfortable location to enjoy with family unit due to space and old tired furniture. Bedrooms and upstairs ad half bathroom were clean and no ants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice place

Our stay at Harbor Delight was great! The house was even larger than we expected and came with kayaks and a small private beach on the bay. It was extremely spacious and was perfect for our group of 6 adults. Check-in was very quick and easy. The master bedroom was very large and came with a large bathroom which was very convenient. I will say, however, that this part of Norfolk was not the greatest in terms of things to do or quality of the surrounding area. If you’re looking for a traditional beach vacation, this may not be the best place to stay. Additionally, the upstairs of this house smelled strongly of body odor and we had to purchase febreeze and air fresheners to help get it to go away. Otherwise, this house was perfect for what we needed it for.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Great getaway

We had a great time visiting Norfolk. We just wanted a few days away with our toddlers and our parents. The house was clean, spacious, and baby friendly. The small beach on the property was clean and protected from waves. The community beach across the street was also clean and not at all crowded. This was a convenient spot for some family fun. I'd highly recommend renting this house, especially during the pandemic when you're trying to avoid dining out and crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS E.

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

Nice!

Beautiful home with beautiful beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Great House

This house was awesome. Everything was very clean and check in was very easy. Couldn’t ask for anything better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Willoughby Spit stay

My wife & I needed a place to stay in the Norfolk area while we looked for a apartment for our son who would be starting a new job in March. We decided to take my father-in-law to celebrate his 80th birthday. The property was as described, quiet and easy to get to. The few questions we had were promptly and quickly answered. I would recommend the property and will be looking to stay again when we move my son down permanently.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Lovely spot

Great house! Clean, comfortable and plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen c.

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

Wedding Stay

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019