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Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning

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3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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1384 West Ocean View Avenue, Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Norfolk NEX
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Located in Willoughby Spit within a 5-minute walk of Norfolk Beaches, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of Sarah Constant Shrine Beach. The cottage includes a fireplace, a fenced private yard, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Norfolk NEX - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk Tour & Information Center - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪NEX Food Court - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oozlefinch Craft B - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning

If you can appreciate the character and quaint idiosyncrasies of a 111 year

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 maybe a 1/4 cup of coffee!



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



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

entertainment.



Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is

now over 108 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. The bathrooms are not as large as what is

found in modern structures, but even so we hope that you will love our older

and charming home.



Pet Fee is $99 per pet per stay.



If not disclosed prior to your stay, the pet fee is $300



Pets must be house trained and stay off of bedding and furniture



An Extra Cleaning fee of $99 will be charged to remove pet hair from bedding

or furniture



There is additional pet fee $100 per dog excluding tax and processing fee for

all guests with ESAs (Emotional Support Animals).



Extra Charges:



Early Check-In for 1 PM - $75 (if available) Late Check-Out at 1 PM - $75 (if

available)



Normal Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at

10:05 AM



Cleaners are on a schedule and can not be kept waiting!



This is a Family/Residential unit and area. No loud music or noise. Quiet

hours begin at 9 PM.



The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

Property manager

RedAwning Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet friendly. $99.0 fee per stay applies.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

471532

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Willoughby Spit within a short 4-minute walk of Norfolk Beaches. You'll also find Ocean View Beach and Oceanview Fishing Pier within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace in each accommodation with fireplaces in some.

Are there hot tubs at Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), which is 10.2 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is located 19 mi away (24-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning.

Captains Quarters by the Bay by RedAwning Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lucy R.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pinky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky but perfect for us

It’s on a busy road, but the yard is fenced. The easy walk to the beach was very nice. The heat worked great, which was good, because it was a cold weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Major repairs need to be done to this property

Out of the 5 bedrooms they advertise, only 2 have privacy. You can't even use the king bedroom because the roof leaks. The only bathroom on the 2nd floor can only be access by going through 2 of the bedrooms. Overall, until they do some work to clean this property up, I would now recommend it at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Greg W.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew F.

Great Space and Location, Poorly Maintained

We really loved the location, 5 minutes along a private path to a nice, fairly private beach. There was also a lot of space in the house, with the caveat that three of the five sleeping areas (counting the King loft upstairs) all share the same entryway, and aren't really private from each other. The kitchen only had a few spoons and knives, but we bought more and left them behind (you're welcome to those who stay after us!). The biggest downside was the poor state of the house (there wasn't a specific category for this, but I would give it like a 2/5). I knew it would be an old house when we booked, but I didn't realize so much of it would be falling apart! There were exposed nails everywhere, electrical fixtures hanging from sockets, a shower door that falls to the floor and shatters if you try to move it, several windows that are falling apart or unable to close, etc, etc. I think with some care and attention, this place would be worth 4 stars, easily. But as-is, I'm giving it 3...
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Older home with nice kitchen

Older home with it's own character. Did mention to owner, that not enough coffee cups & drinking glasses for more than 4 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home with alot of space.

Excellent stay. House was exactly as described in listing, no surprises. Older home with a lots of charm. All appliances and furnishings were up to date and entire unit was very clean. Parking was off street and spacious.. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette C., Boalsburg

Liked: Cleanliness

True norfolk ocean experience

Great fun at wonderfully quirky hone right next to the water. Got the sense of being old school norfolk holiday family. Lots of construction happening with the motorways in the area so be sure you arrive during the daytime. Had a super time. Perfect for exploring Newport News, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Norfolk, Yorktown and the Delmarva peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelly L., Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of space

Very spacious house and yard. Neighbors were friendly. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022