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The Golden Hour - Let’s Make Some Memories
We really enjoyed staying at the golden hour! The hosts were very responsive and helpful! They had sound machines in every bedroom which if you have kids is a big deal. The toys and kids activities there were a big hit! The pools are pristine and the whole outdoor area is very nice! Very short walk to beach which was also convenient! They literally thought of everything, if you forgot something chances are they had it! Definitely recommend staying here if you have children and want a nice low key place to stay!

THE OLD BEACON 1 | Beach Living
I really enjoyed my stay.

York River Vacation Home
Eugene’s home is beautiful and nicer than the pictures portray. The setting is beautiful even in March. The house was spotless and very comfortable. The location was a short car ride from Yorktown and Williamsburg. Great stay would definitely recommend this home.

Country Comfort Close to the Beaches
A Very Pleasant Place to stay. Secluded with a Nice Pond and Saltwater Pool. Very Pleasant Hosts Mike and Courtney! Nice and clean Inside. Great communications with Alice Also! We hope to visit again! Highly Recommended! Great place to stay! We came to Visit Nas Oceana for Annual Airshow! Not far away! Hope to return Next year!

Gorgeous Vacation House
What a fantastic place! LARGE and clean house, best bang for your buck, and 5 min walk to the beach. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay around the area. my wife and my dog also loved the home. 11/10, would absolutely come back for another stay.

Stunning Views of Back Bay & Seconds to the Beach
What a beautiful and serene space for a women’s retreat! It is very obvious that the home is very well loved as well as very special. We all discussed coming back again because we enjoyed the space, the comfort and the scenery very much. We thoroughly enjoyed the great blue heron right outside the window each day as well as breathtaking sunsets. It was hard to get back to the grind after such a beautiful sanctuary weekend away.

Sandbridge- Great Escape Saltwater Pool &Boat Ramp
We enjoyed our stay at The Great Escape! Most of our time was spent in the private pool and fishing from the yard into the canal. The walk to the beach was quick and easy. We loved how quiet and safe the neighborhood was. The house had all the amenities we needed- it felt like a home away from home. Kim was a great host supplying us with lots of recommendations and was quick to resolve any problems. We hope to visit again in the future!

NEW! Boat Ramp, Dock, Pool, Hot Tub, Waterfront
If you're a beach goer, this is definitely the place for you to stay. The house is only a 6 minute walk from the beach. The house is very spacious. We had 13 family members staying at the house and there was plenty room for all of us without feeling overcrowded. We had a couple issues with linen, but the host was very responsive and handled the issue quickly. Being able to fish off of the fishing pier/deck in the back was a bonus. The host was gracious enough to allow us to do an early check in because family was coming in from out of town, and also offered a late check out if we needed it.
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Water Oaks at Chic's Beach
I could not recommend this place and these hosts enough! The place was warm and welcoming and I absolutely love the location. A very peaceful neighborhood with easy bay access. The hosts were amazing and responsive. The house had some maintenance problems but at no fault of theirs…just typical house problems and they handled everything extremely well and we were not inconvenienced at all! Also our dog loved the place and they were stocked will all the dog necessities which was very helpful!

@Whit’s End? Come in and Relax
Very quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the beach. Plenty of space for a family with a private backyard and sunroom. Holly was great with communication and had plenty of recommendations for the area. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we are in the area!

Breathtaking Ocean views at Pinch Me, 8bdrm, 6bath
This house was perfect for our group. We had 16 baseball players and coaches stay in the house. Everyone had a bed, plenty of room and the pool table and ping pong table were a big hit. It allowed for team bonding when not on the field. The house was clean and had all that we needed to host a team dinner for all the families down for the weekend! Highly recommend.

Wil-O-Bay Getaway
Highly Recommend! My first time in Norfolk and I almost don’t want others to know about this place because it will be booked whenever I want to return. Peacefully neighbor and safe for women solo-traveler. The backyard is a dream and everything works great inside the home.

Family Retreat | Crib | Minutes to Beach & Town
Very communicative host! The house was in a great location and central to everything we had planned for the weekend. Would book her again.

Family Holiday House. Events and Beaches Nearby
This Place was EVERYTHING! Very Accommodating, Very Pleasant, Very Peaceful. The Host Were Very Easy To Talk Too And Helpful.

Family, Friends, and Fun 3 Bdrm Beach Bungalow
Great place to stay and hangout with friends

Relax! Refreshing 3 bedroom Rancher
Our stay was very nice. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and the house smelled amazing when we walked through the door. The keyless lock was very convenient, considering we arrived in the middle of the night. It had everything we needed for our stay. Thank you!
Private house rentals

Retreat away from Home
Sharmane house worked well for us! 5 adults and 5 kids was a bit of a tight fit, but with two adults taking a couch each, we made it work! The house is clean, everything works, and the price is right. Thanks Sharmane!

Fabulous house on the golf course
The host Mikhail was very responsive and helpful throughout our trip and I must say, pictures does this home no justice. Would definitely stay again as we’re in the area A LOT!

At Oceanside on the gold coast in the North End!
The home was fantastic and Julie was extremely hospitable!

Quiet East Beach Bungalow, 1 block to beach!
For the two days I stayed I enjoyed my time! The beach house was beautiful, extremely clean, and most importantly not that far from the beach. Communication with Scorno was extremely easy. He would answer my questions in a matter of minutes which made it easier to check in and check out! I would absolutely stay at this house again!

The Captains Cottage KAYAK/FISH on Elizabeth River
This cottage is hands down the best AirBnB in the entire Norfolk/Portsmouth area. Great location, great cottage and an awesome host! I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area!

Family Haven Retreat by CNU| 1st FL master
I enjoyed they house. The house was well equipped with everything to accommodate our large family. I would definitely recommend this house.

*NEW* Spacious/Standalone 4BR Beach House
This place was absolutely wonderful. It's plenty big, modern, and the hosts were great. Highly recommend

Croatan Beach - Big Kitchen, Hot Tub, 2 Masters
The home is gorgeous, and the neighborhood is serene and charming. Betsy made sure we settled in smoothly and had no trouble accessing the property. I highly recommend this place for a family beach vacation.
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300 properties
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170 properties are a good fit for families
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80 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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170 properties have a dedicated workspace
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