Beach Living at Affordable Prices!

This property was originally constructed in approximately 1911 as a cottage on dune line along the beach in Willoughby Spit. Between 2009 and 2015 we meticulously restored and modernized this historic bay front cottage. It now features a main house on the second and third floors that is a family home for the property owner, a carriage house, a courtyard apartment home, and a ground floor luxury beach front apartment home.

From September 15 - March 15 these vacation rental cottages are available for rent either on a 6-month lease or on a Month-to-Month basis. These rentals include all utilities, are fully furnished and all linens, housewares are provided. A 60-to-63-inch TV is provided in the living room and bedroom. Also included is a washer dryer.

Because this property is used as a summer beachfront resort, we have lots of amenities here to that are also available to our off-season and temporary guests. The property features include, extensive landscape areas, extensive outdoor seating, 6-person hot tub, beachfront pergola, outdoor recreational kitchen with sink and gas grill, Bocce Ball Court, Horseshoe Pit, Corn Hole, and a water fountain. We even have beach umbrellas and chairs for use by the residents

This property has seen a great deal of history and has been a part of sea-trade along the Chesapeake Bay since the early 1900's. Not only has this home experienced its share of activity along the bay over the past 104 years but the neighborhood was created by The Great Coastal Hurricane on August 22, 1806. A few blocks from the Poseidon is the spot where President Abraham Lincoln came ashore to plan the Battle of Norfolk during the Civil War. From our private beach we still see commercial and naval ships as well as commercial watermen plying the historic Chesapeake Bay and still hear fog horns from their vessels.

The Beach Front rental is truly magnificent and unique. Our understanding is that this part of the original home was a gathering spot for rowdy commercial sailing captains that moved goods between Norfolk and Baltimore as well as an alleged meeting spot for Rum Runners in the 1920's. It is a 1-bedroom apartment home that contains nearly 1,200 square feet of living space and can sleep 6. Features include wood floors throughout, plaster walls/ceilings, recessed ceiling lighting, sailing inspired wall sconces, fireplace, and sauna. Also included is beautiful wood trim and wainscoting created by craftsmen that trimmed ship interiors over a century ago, windows that overlook the beach, walk-in pantry, large open kitchen, dishwasher, microwave oven, and full-size washer/dryer in a large laundry room shared with the Courtyard Rental. Rental rate is $3,000 per month.

A carriage house on the beach in Norfolk? This property was constructed in the early 1900's, and yes, it is a structure that formerly housed horses, carts, and row boats. At 600 square feet the structure is now much smaller than it was at that time. It is now a 1-bedroom Carriage House that features 16-foot-tall vaulted ceilings, crown molding, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, wood floors, upscale appliances that also includes a vent/microwave, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, and loft areas for storage. Also provided is a private deck that overlooks the professionally landscaped courtyard. It sleeps 2 and rental rate is $2,500 per month.

The Courtyard rental is a 1-bedroom apartment home with 800 square feet. It features a separate entrance from the private landscaped courtyard, wood floors throughout, plaster walls, crown molding, breakfast serving bar, built-in microwave oven, dishwasher. There is also a full-size washer/dryer located in a large laundry room that is shared with the Beach Front rental. Rental rate is $2,500 per month and sleeps 4.

Located 3-blocks from I-64, less than 5-minutes to the Willoughby Marina District, Ocean View Fishing Pier, Ocean View Golf course, Norfolk Naval Base, and 10 minutes from Norfolk International Airport, NIT, ODU and Little Creek Base. Downtown Norfolk, Downtown Hampton, EVMS, and NSU are located less than 15-minutes away. Dogs are not permitted. Non-refundable pet fee of $300 and monthly pet rent of $35 per month will be added for a cat.

Prices quoted above are with a year's lease. Shorter term leases are available at higher rates.