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Simple Southern Getaways/ 3 Blocks From Beach
Vacation Home. ☀️ Located between Chesapeake Bay and Pretty Lake inlet. Bay Lake Escape is a perfect getaway. Advertised for 6, but 4 beds and air mattress available. Bay Lake is decorated in a coastal farmhouse style. Master bedroom w/ en-suite offers a queen bed. BR2 offers a queen bed. Finally, BR3 offers a twin over full bunk bed. The living has a large sectional sofa with cable television & a queen air mattress. All bedrooms have smart TVs. Free beach 3 blocks. Simple Southern Getawayways.

Waters Edge Retreat!
NEW Kitchen, Bedroom, and bathroom in 2025 - Come stay in this fabulous historic and waterfront home. Our home sits on a quiet street, in a revitalizing historic neighborhood. The home has four bedrooms and three baths. Children have their own special place on the third floor. We like to call it fish camp. Enjoy the charm of this 100 year old home, with modern touches. The water and shared dock are often visited by ducks, Canadian geese, Blue Heron, Egrets, or an occasional Bald Eagle.

Romantic Sailboat Experience + Seafood Restaurant
We can't adequately describe how romantic & carefree it feels to step aboard our sail boat. The perfect stay begins by treating yourselves to dinner at the marina's seafood restaurant, then snuggle up together on deck to watch the sunset turn the sky pink & purple. The marina atmosphere is simply magical & you'll love rocking with the gentle sway of calm waters. Come enjoy a weekend aboard this amazingly cozy & romantic sail boat. Convenient to Norfolk & Virginia Beach, the location is prime!

The Sportman's Lodge
The Sportsman’s Lodge is a rustic and relaxing modern getaway with all the conveniences you are accustomed to but surrounded by the gorgeous Back Bay Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy the relaxing countryside at this waterfront property, while still being only a short drive away from Sand Bridge Beach. If you are looking to get away from the standard Virginia Beach Boardwalk tourist experience and get back to nature, this is the place for you. Free kayaking to Back Bay, access to fishing and crabbing.

Peaceful beach @Courtyard Cottage+No Cleaning Fee!
There is no congestion, crowds, or large commercial beach resorts here. Experience the exact opposite at Courtyard Cottage, steps away from a quiet, peaceful beach surrounded by sand dunes for a special getaway. A park across the street offers playgrounds and pet-friendly walks, and a local farmers' market opens from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, May 4 - Nov 23. A past guest wrote, "This place brings beach home nostalgia, peace, and a time to relax". No parties, quiet hours after 10 pm.

Riverfront Home w/ Vintage Vibes
Welcome to our home! We have lived on this street for many years and wanted others to experience the joys of this neighborhood, most especially the view from the backyard! This house was recently renovated to accommodate an open floor plan and modern amenities. We decorated it with lots of vintage and nautical touches. Not only can you enjoy nature from the backyard, but our home is also a very short walk to Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve – a fabulous 142-acre nature preserve.

Walk to beach BEAUTIFUL 2BR 1BA condo
1 block to Ocean/Boardwalk on 9th and Pacific in the heart of resort town. Beautifully furnished, 600sq ft beach-themed condo. Beds sleep 4 (1 Q, 2 Twin) and comfortable sleeper sofa adds 2 more. Also close to Convention Center, Vibe District, new Sports Complex. Perfect for family w/children or 4 adults. Free parking for 1 vehicle in front of unit. Spend a min 2 nights Sept-May and stay a week from early June to Labor Day (summers days are Sat-Sat rental).

The Merganser Cottage
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Cottages on the Point was launched in 2018 and offers timeless interior styling and stunning resort style outdoor views. The property features a seasonal (Mid-April to the end of October) 14,000 SF outdoor tiki bar with a shared saltwater pool with swim up bar, outdoor kitchen, and live music. The residences are adjacent to the tiki bar deck and include open layouts, terraces, and custom décor.

Ideal monthly stay /3 minutes walk to the beach
Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and the serenity of the Chesapeake Bay inn this modern and tranquil 2 bedroom home. This prime location gives you the privacy and peace you need with quick access to the beach and entertainment. Our home is fully appointed with 2 queen beds and one queen sleeper sofa, central air, giga blast wifi, dishwasher and in unit washer and dryer. Please let us know if you would like to bring your boat!!

R & R River House
Have a peace of mind when you rent this luxury condo with beautiful water views. Totally remodeled condo with high-end finishes. This home is perfect for a couple getaway or family for fun with the nearby city park (1 mi). The peaceful condo is located close to the Casino (4.5 mi), Downtown Portsmouth (7 mi), Waterside (7.6 mi), and Virginia Beach (25 mi). Be amazed with this nestled away condo in safe neighborhood.

Enjoy your little slice of heaven in Chics Beach!
4-5 min walk to Chic's beach. Avoid the crowds and live with the locals! Surrounded by amazing restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and even an urban winery. We are a convenient 15 min ride from the tourist Oceanfront but you will have plenty to do in our relaxed beach town. This is a guest apartment attached to my home .The motto of Chic's Beach is "No Bad Days". Come see for yourself!

Lakefront House @ Oceanfront
The property backs up to Lake Holly and is a three story duplex with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It is located on a secluded deadend street so you wont have to deal with beach traffic and their is dedicated parking. The backporch is perfect for enjoying the abundant wildlife in the shallow estuary of Lake Holly or venture out a short walk to the oceanfront or Rudy's Inlet.
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