Historic 1920 Beach Cottage • Private Walkways • Free Kayaks
Step into the ground floor of our beautifully restored 1920 Beach Cottage Duplex, where coastal charm meets cozy comfort. Located just 50 feet from the Chesapeake Bay, this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers a peaceful seaside retreat with modern amenities and a touch of history.
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⭑ The Space
✔ 1,200 sq. ft. of bright and comfortable living space
✔ Wrap-around veranda with seating and garden views
✔ Private outdoor dining area perfect for morning coffee or evening wine
✔ Full kitchen and formal dining room for family meals
✔ Large living room with Smart TV and cozy seating
✔ Two king bedrooms, each with quality linens and blackout shades
✔ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo and essentials
⭑ Amenities
✔ Free guest kayaks, beach umbrellas, and beach chairs
✔ Shared hot tub and sauna/laundry room
✔ Private beach access via our wooden walkways
✔ Outdoor sitting areas surrounded by lush landscaping
✔ Free parking on-site
⭑ Comfort & Convenience
✔ Central heating and cooling
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TV
✔ Self check-in via smart lock
✔ All on one level (no stairs)
⭑ Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1: King bed, dresser, closet, and Smart TV
Bedroom 2: King bed, dresser, and closet
⭑ Location Highlights
Perfectly situated along Norfolk’s Ocean View area, you’re close to shops, restaurants, and attractions while enjoying quiet bayfront living.
Nearby Points of Interest:
🏖️ Ocean View Beach Park – 0.5 mi / 2 min
🎣 Ocean View Fishing Pier & Restaurant – 0.6 mi / 3 min
🌊 Willoughby Spit – 1.0 mi / 4 min
🌺 Norfolk Botanical Garden – 4.0 mi / 10 min
🖼️ Chrysler Museum of Art – 5.0 mi / 12 min
⚓ Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin – 5.3 mi / 12 min
☕ Oceanview Diner – 0.7 mi / 3 min
🍝 Franco’s By The Bay – 0.8 mi / 4 min
⭑ What Guests Love
✔ Steps to the bay and beach
✔ Historic character with modern comfort
✔ Free use of kayaks and outdoor gear
✔ Relaxing hot tub and sauna access
✔ Peaceful neighborhood with lush surroundings
Experience Chesapeake Bay living at its finest — historic charm, coastal breeze, and everything you need for a relaxing getaway.
At check-in, you`ll get a parking permit—please display it on your rear-view mirror while on the property. The permit is next to your guest book in the kitchen or dining area. Only registered guests may park on-site; visitors, boats, trailers, work vans, and RVs must park elsewhere.
Each unit comes with one parking space. Occasionally, we can offer a second spot for one of the five rentals. Please inform us at booking if you need extra parking so we can check availability.
Do not back into parking spots; drive forward until your bumper touches the deck. Large vehicles—including full-size pickup trucks, king cab pickups, and large SUVs with third-row seats (Suburbans, Escalades, Excursions, etc.)—must park in the marked gravel area to the right of the driveway, leaving space for another vehicle.
Our parking lot also features a striped regulation Pickleball court—a unique amenity for guests to enjoy. Parking spaces are clearly marked with yellow stripes, and vehicles should park at a 45-degree angle.
The property is easy to find, especially at night. Look for the ground-mounted wooden sign marked “Poseidon”—illuminated with red and green lights. Turn into the driveway next to the red light and the Poseidon sign.
We’re centrally located in the region and just minutes from major destinations:
• 1 hour to Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens
• 30 minutes to Virginia Beach Resort
• 15 minutes to Norfolk International Airport, Downtown Norfolk, EVMS, and NSU
• Less than 10 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base, Old Dominion University, Hampton University, the VA Hospital, and Little Creek Amphibious Base
Please note: Public transportation in our area is limited. A car is strongly recommended for getting around comfortably and efficiently.
We’re happy to assist during your stay. Upon check-in, you’ll receive our contact information, including a phone number and email address. If you reach out by phone or text, please include the full address of your rental cottage (900 W. Ocean View Avenue, Unit A) so we can respond quickly and accurately.
Our neighborhood, Willoughby Spit has seen a great deal of history. Sea trade has sailed past its shores since the founding of the United States in the 1600`s. The neighborhood was created by The Great Coastal Hurricane on August 22, 1706. 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 front yard we still see commercial and naval ships as well as commercial watermen plying the historic Chesapeake Bay and still hear fog horns from these vessels.
This is a quiet beachfront neighborhood that is ideal for watching sunrises and sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay. Fish, crab, sail, kayak, paddle board, or just be a beachcomber. Ships have been visiting our area since 1607 and one never knows what historic artifact might wash up on our beaches. Sit under the pergola and watch the commercial fishermen plying the waters on their Chesapeake Deadrise john boats, look at the commercial shipping and warships coming in an out of the Hampton Roads Harbor. Underneath please find some of the places and activities that make this a wonderful waterfront neighborhood:
Historic Fort Monroe (about 5 miles away), located on the other side of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. This is where African slaves were first freed during the Civil War. The fort also protected the harbor for nearly 200 years
Chamberlain Hotel at Fort Monroe (about 5-miles away) - Features an extensive Sunday buffet overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Long pants and button down shirts required and reservations are must
Ocean View Fishing Pier - located bout 2-miles to the east at the intersection of 1st View and W Ocean View Avenue, this pier is an entertainment complex of sorts. Tickets are sold for the pier`s head boats for half a day of fishing and sightseeing. There are two restaurants and a rooftop bar with live entertainment. Then there is a very long pier that is great for fishing and crabbing and there is free parking there too.
Ocean View Golf Course - located on Brooke Avenue and East Ocean View Avenue about 2 miles away. This is a 18 hole public golf course that is well played and well loved. It received a complete makeover in 2011 and it was christened by none other than Tiger Woods.
East Beach Marina District - located about 7 miles east off of Pretty Lake Avenue and East Ocean View Avenue. The area is home to several marinas and is home to Sail Time, where sailboats can be rented. There are several restaurants in-and-around the district and include Surfrider Restaurant (lunch and dinner), Longboards (lunch and dinner), Stoneys (lunch and Dinner), Sandfiddler Cafe (breakfast and lunch), Captain Groovy`s (lunch and dinner), and Karla`s House (breakfast and lunch). The OV Diner is closer and is located near the intersection of Granby Street and East Ocean View Avenue. The Willoughby Fish House and the Willoughby Bay Inn are located in the neighborhood and are less than a half mile away. I personally eat that these places many times a week, every week and would not recommend them if they were anything less than good
The Ocean View Shopping Center is located at 4th View and East Ocean View Avenue. It is a large shopping center with many stores that is about 2 miles away to the east. Several centers have sprouted up around there and that area was the neighborhood`s downtown many years ago. Here you will find a Harris Teeter Grocery Store, Subway Sandwich Shop, Nail Salons, Hair Salons, Barbers
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.
A parking permit will be issued at check-in. It must be hung on the rear view mirror at all times while on the property. We can only accommodate parking for our registered guests. If you will be bringing more that 1 vehicle with you please let us know when you make the reservation. Sorry but visitors must park off-site. We cannot accommodate boats, trailers or RV`s. If you bring them they must be parked off-site
At times we can accommodate up to 2 vehicles for one of our 5 rentals. If you will be bringing more than a vehicle please let us know at the time of reservation so we can make arrangements.
The property is a well kept and well-loved bay front property. It is a quiet place for guests that enjoy a quiet beachfront to fish, kayak, crab, sail, suntan, wind-surf, swim or beachcombing. The property is not suitable for parties, inappropriate behavior of any kind or unauthorized guests. Parking is decal controlled and we can only accommodate parking for our registered guests. We do not rent to guests under 26 or guests that do not have a 5-star review from a prior Airbnb host
Proximate to I-64 Interchange. Centrally located in Region. We are a 1 hour drive to Colonial Williamsburg/Busch Gardens, 30 minutes to the Virginia Beach Resort, 15 minutes to Norfolk International Airport/Downtown Norfolk/EVMS/NSU/, and less than 10 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base, Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Veterans Hospital, and Little Creek Amphibious Base. Public transportation is limited. Car a must
The property is identified by a grounded mounted street-side sign with the name , Poseidon. Keeping with the nautical theme of our neighborhood if checking in at night look for the green and red lights in the front yard. Turn by the red light
