Is Calming Waters offers the sound of the bay and the sea! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Calming Waters offers the sound of the bay and the sea! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Calming Waters offers the sound of the bay and the sea! located?

This family-friendly Virginia Beach holiday home is located by the sea, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sandbridge Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of False Cape Beach and Shifting Sands Beach. Surfing Beach and Seabreeze Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

6 Jul 2025

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Terrific family vacation!

We go to Sandbridge every year and really enjoyed this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Judith P.

11 Aug 2025

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Would not recommend this house for families with small children

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikka S.

20 May 2024

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Oasis

Great fun and relaxing at the same time.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alisia V.

24 Jun 2025

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Calming Waters

Overall we had a great time staying at Calming Waters! It is a great area and close to the beach. The house is right on the channel coming in from the bay. We brought our paddelboard and used it almost every day. Local neighbor was super nice. The beach was clean and not super busy. There is shopping and restaurants close, and the VA beach boardwalk is within 30 minutes driving distance. The house was not as clean as I was expecting, but it is also the middle of vacation season. The roof was leaky in a couple spots during a really hard rain. I notified the company, which said they will reach out to the owners of the house. 12 people fit very comfortably in the house. The kids and adults loved the pool and recreation area in the basement. The house kept very cool the whole time, which was nice on 90 degree days. All in all it was a fun, relaxing stay. Everyone said they wanted to come back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

23 Apr 2022

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The Beach and The Bay

What a great location right on the bay for fishing and kayaking while just a few minute walk to the beach! The property has a lot of space for friends and family. Really enjoyed the views from the dining room and both decks and my boys really enjoyed the fishing pier. All that being said about 10-15 minutes from shopping and dining and just a short drive from the Aquarium, the boardwalk, Mount Trashmore and Lynnhaven Mall. My family really enjoyed our stay and yours will also!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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6/10 Okay

Courtney W.

10 Jun 2025

Charming house, but needs some TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has tons of character. We had plenty of space to spread out. The double fridges on the property were great to keep beverages by the pool and food in the kitchen upstairs. The location on the bay is great, and the walk to the beach is short. This house would be amazing if it were cleaned a bit better. Our sheets and towels were fine, but the windowsills, corners and high walls were dusty or had cobwebs. The furniture (specifically living room and back deck) was very worn and could use replacing. The outside stairs were clearly just replaced, so we found some building materials, like nails and a razor blade in the outdoor area in the back of the house. There was also a dry-rotted wooden bench near the back shed that could have hurt someone and an umbrella base that was laying near the pool but was too heavy to move. I was worried someone would trip over that. We had a small maintenance issue mid way through the trip and the rental company arrived quickly and was friendly. My correspondence with them was pleasant and friendly. I really appreciated the phone call before we drove down with the tips about the area considering we had never been to this part of Virginia before. None of the cleanliness was a deal breaker for us, but if you’re looking for a spotless, pristine or newer property, this one might not work well for you.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

10 Aug 2022

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Great Vacation

A group of 9 (4 adults & 5 kids) used this house for our vacation. The house itself was clean and had more than enough room for all of us. The dining room table fit everyone comfortably and the kitchen was stocked with enough plates and utensils for everyone. The kids claimed the lower level/game room and the adults were able to enjoy the middle level during the day. We also enjoyed the pool during the day and the short walk to the beach in the evenings. In a previous post, it was mentioned about the need for a pool cleaning company, they came twice during our stay. The extra pool toys and beach items were a great plus, especially with kids that wanted to stay in the pool as much as possible. I enjoyed the peaceful mornings on the covered deck overlooking the waterway and also enjoyed the hammock. Nicholette was quick to respond with any questions/concerns during the stay and helped to get us into the house when we got the wrong code sent to us. The only thing I would tell others about is the spiral staircase to the lower level/game room. We didn't have any issues with it, but it did come as a surprise to us (I personally used the outside steps as much as possible as there is access from the rear of the house as well). Otherwise, I would recommend and stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne M.

18 Jun 2025

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Nice place. Love the porches and dock. The kitchen was very well equipped and so nice we could bring our dog. The pool was fun as well. I would suggest fixing the water pressure in the bathroom sinks and clarifying the correct bed sizes. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

22 Oct 2024

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Amazing week in Sandbridge

Our family and friends have visited Sandbridge, VA during the third week of August during each of the last few years. Calming Waters was perfectly sized for our group, with a beautiful pool and direct access to the channels/bay. It’s located on a secluded street and just a short walk To that beautiful beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda A.

17 Aug 2024

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Fun in Sandbridge

We had a fun week in Sandbridge The house was a good fit for our family. Love the DR table, it easily fit our group of 12, the kitchen was functional and had the necessities. The pool was perfect after a day at the beach and was kept clean throughout the week. Needs some interior paint and new LR furniture (pretty dirty), but overall a good beach house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

LAURIE S.

5 Aug 2024

Sandbridge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great location, house was perfect size. Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean S.

13 Jul 2024

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Good not great

I usually don’t do reviews, but was compelled to for this house. It was good but not great, especially considering the price. The good: - location, back deck( off kitchen) and pool. ( Note: there are no screens on the decks in case you couldn’t discern via photos). The living room, game room, dining room, bathrooms and kitchen sink were clean when we arrived. The not-so-good: - for a house that sleeps 13, there were only 12 forks and 2 ice cube trays ( neither of the ice makers worked). Basic maintenance of the interior was necessary for a better experience ( i.e. fan in upstairs bedroom seemed like it was going to fall while it was running). - The living room furniture is due to be replaced because it’s got a bit of and odor and the cushions are squished. - There were spider webs and dust clumps - Both ovens and kitchens cabinets were dirty - The kitchen window was very dirty/ corroded inside and out and needed to be cleaned. - The deck rug and patio were dirty and had to be swept to get dirt and lots of dog hair off of it. - The doors, railing and walls had chipped paint/ grime on them too. - The dining room ceiling and game room leaked during the rain. Whoever rented after we left, benefited from the cleaning we did. If you are reading this and assume we are just picky, it’s not the case; we rent something every year and know that sometimes we need to clean some things to be more comfortable. This house just really needed more than we’ve ever experienced.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Lauren Z.

25 Jun 2024

Great family place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Calming Waters was a great place for multiple families. The setting is serene, especially sitting on the large deck in the afternoons with the breeze from the canal. We rented a kayak and had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

29 Apr 2024

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Great stay

We had a great time in the house and enjoyed the Virginia Beach area.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

13 Oct 2023

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Family vacay

The house was perfect. My only complaint would be that the pool was not warm. We were only minutes from the beach and it was very private. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed J.

5 Jun 2023

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Calming Waters

As advertised, would stay again. Pool needed cleaning and there was some signs of not being completely cleaned inside but nothing to deter the good times.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G., Richmond, VA

31 May 2023

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Beach Retreat

This property was just as listed. Very comfortable and plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Check in was hassle free. The home was clean and neat. Multiple steps were not great for my arthritis but I managed. Pool was clean and they have plenty of kid toys and supplies for children of all ages. My son stayed in the pool even though the weather was not great. Neighbors were very friendly. I would definitly return to this home.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

9 May 2023

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Golf Trip

Great home with bonus entertainment room in garage area. Nice pool with deck chairs. The couches are comfy and provide plenty of seating for family and friends.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

31 Jul 2022

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Wonderful Stay

Perfect location, easy walk to the beach. The game room was perfect for when it rained. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

19 Jul 2022

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Great family fun.

We had 3 families traveling together, grandma, myself, and my sister plus our respective families, 9 people total. The layout of the house is such that each family claimed a floor, we were able to isolate the 18mo and 6yr old on the top level so they could go to bed early and the rest of us would go down to the game room on the bottom level in the evenings to watch movies (the baby monitor signal made it down just fine). House was well furnished, kitchen was well stocked, and there were a ton of pool toys for the kids which is a nice plus. There are 3 wagons for dragging things down to the beach (~10 minute walk with small kids not being carried, 6 minutes if they are) and a grill next to the pool for cooking dinner afterwards while the kids play in the pool. There's also a pier out back for fishing/boating as well. I spent a considerable amount of time trying to catch anything, but the weather/tides/etc weren't in my favor. We liked the house and plan on renting it again when we vacation in Sandbridge in the next summer or two.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni L.

8 Jul 2022

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Great vacation

Our family wanted to have a family vacation and we were able to accomplish this , the property was beautiful , great location , management was very helpful in all aspects and the property was clean and cozy. Love that we had a pool and also were close to the beach. We had a great time. Nicollette was very nice and helful and many ways, above and beyond with her guidance and also was responsive when we needed her. Thank you for all your help!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

21 Jun 2022

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Great stay, close to the beach!

We decided to go for a guys trip and the house was fantastic. Nicholette was a great host and very easy to communicate with regarding any issues. Location was perfect with a short walk to the beach. Pool was great and place can accommodate a good size. Game room and decks were perfect for relaxing at the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Donna H., Pennsylvania, USA

18 Jun 2022

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Fun in the sun

Nice and quiet

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

7 Jun 2022

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Family Vacation

Our family stayed here for 9 days for our family vacation. There was plenty of room for the 13 of us. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials we needed. The game room in the basement was great and enjoyed by all. We loved the covered porch over looking the canal waterway. The pool was nice and refreshing. Nicholette was great to work with and communicate with if we had a question about something. The walk to the beach was a short walk. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the location. Only suggestion I would give is to have a pool cleaning service come part way through the week to do a cleaning. It was a beautiful home and we would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

30 Mar 2022

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Overall the house was a great place to stay at and was a very fun home to hang in with some friends.

It was a lovely home to stay in. Was very versatile with everyones needs and desires. Great place to hang in with both family and friends. The property owners were great people to communicate with and highly recommend this place to all ages.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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