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Beautiful Cottage Waterfront Near Downtown Norfolk
A Beautiful Secluded Paradise! We respond quickly This spacious Non-Smoking cozy cottage has a great view of the Elizabeth River. It's 5 miles from downtown Norfolk and a 5 minute walk to a lightrail stop nearby. A day pass is $4.50 including a ferry to Portsmouth. Great amenities Renovated interior Beautiful Fireplace New floor/fully equipped kitchen Fresh organic eggs/yogurt/snacks/juice/coffee included WiFi-CableTV/HBO Bluetooth sound bar Luxury linens New waterview sunroom Washer/dryer

Penny’s Palace 1 Bed/1 Bath Home
Welcome to Penny’s Palace! A charming home nestled in quiet community of Portsmouth, VA. Entire home for you with sectioned off suite and bathroom. Penny’s Palace is vibrant & elegantly furnished yet practically designed to sleep 2 people comfortably. This bungalow offers an outdoor sitting area with a dreamy lighted canopy & outdoor grill. It’s perfectly located minutes from major Hampton Roads attractions: Olde Town Portsmouth, Children’s Museum, Downtown Norfolk, Casino, and Virginia Beach.

Private Guesthouse, Ghent/Downtown near ODU, EVMS
Legally licensed and permitted with the City of Norfolk! We did it right here! European-style guesthouse between Ghent and the Heart of Downtown. Walking access to many restaurants and hotspots, and across from “The Tide” light rail, and YMCA, Chrysler Museum of Art, Granby St, Colley Ave, EVMS, Town Point Park! 15-min from the ocean. FREE PRIVATE PARKING: designated driveway parking spot; Kitchenette includes– cooktop, sink, microwave, coffee, fridge; Wifi, separate HVAC, bath, FREE laundry.

Historic Hideaway Private Apartment/Suite
You will be comfortable in this spacious, one bedroom suite. You have your own kitchen, washer/dryer, and living room space with large tvs in the bedroom and the living room. To wind down from your day step into your large beautiful shower that has endless hot water. Try living room sofa pulls out to a sleeper lay down while watching tv, or to use as an extra bed. Enter/exit thru a private entrance. Only you will have access to your space. Clean and inviting. Stay a day, or stay a while!

Private 1 Bed Apt - Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth
Enjoy easy access to everything from this perfectly located, fully furnished home. Walk to fine dining, museums, a historic theater. Visit the waterfront where you can view the Navy ships or ride the Ferry to Norfolk to experience Waterside & MacArthur Mall. This is a great place for traveling professionals or those in town for sightseeing or local events. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 30 minutes away. Home is located in a beautiful, historic area and only 8 minutes from the new casino!

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.

Cozy Ground Floor Apt in Historic Home
Charming 1st floor apartment with private entrance in circa 1795 home in the Olde Towne historic neighborhood. Guests enjoy an easy walk to downtown shops, restaurants, breweries, museums, and a movie theater. The waterfront is close with marinas, restaurants, and the Elizabeth River ferry to transport you to Norfolk to enjoy events on the waterfront. Business or military travelers are two blocks from the Renaissance Hotel and a 15-minute walk from the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

Beautiful cottage a couple blocks from the beach
Cozy home with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Just a short walk to the bay. Large front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. Quick walk to COVA coffee and brewery. Newly remodeled home, super clean. 1 queen bed for sleeping. Large backyard to enjoy your vacation nights. Spend sunny summer days at Ocean View Beach or explore the sights and sounds of nearby First Landing State Park, followed by a quick bite to eat at a local seafood restaurant. You will truly feel like you're on vacation here…

Beachfront Exclusive Bay front Suite
This comfortable private beachfront suite with kitchenette has magnificent views of the sunrise and sunset that you can enjoy from your own private deck, with a 180 degree views of the beach front with easy access to the water's edge, just steps away. If you want to experience life on the beach this is as close as you can get. This suite represents our personalities and everything we love about living at the beach on the Chesapeake Bay.

Gorgeous Olde Towne historic home - modern updates
Full of historic charm, modern in all the right places! This 1880s home is located in the heart of Olde Towne Portsmouth, just one block from the Elizabeth River harbor. Walk 3 minutes to the ferry stop and ride across the river to Norfolk's downtown and waterfront restaurants, or walk 5 minutes to Portsmouth's High Street to enjoy Olde Towne's charming coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and theaters. This location is unbeatable!

Ghent on the Corner: Cozy 3 bed 2.5 bath home
My cozy, 3 bed / 2.5 bath Norfolk home has a spacious 1st floor primary suite with a full bathroom, 2 bedrooms upstairs along with a 2nd full bathroom. No cleaning fee or checkout instructions. Pet-friendly! Free Wi-Fi, parking for 4 cars, grill & gazebo. Distances: CHKD - 5 min EVMS - 5 min Sentara Norfolk General - 5 min Waterside / Downtown - 10 min Ocean View - 20 min VB Oceanfront - 25 min

Private Guest House in Historic Downtown
This rare-find is a place that's both historic and one-of-a-kind. At just 475 sqft, it is a quaint and cozy stay. This 2 story "summer kitchen" has been renovated (2022) for your comfort. Free Parking across the street at the first library of Norfolk.
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Destinations to explore
- Rentals with a hot tub Downtown
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- Rentals with a patio Downtown
- Rentals with a fire pit Downtown
- Rentals with a washer and dryer Downtown
- Rentals with beach access Downtown
- Rentals with lake access Downtown
- Pet-friendly rentals Downtown
- Rentals with a kayak Downtown
- Apartment rentals Downtown
- Chesapeake Bay
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- Carova Beach
- Corolla Beach
- Water Country USA
- First Landing State Park
- Jamestown Settlement
- Buckroe Beach
- Outlook Beach
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Cape Charles Beachfront
- Ocean Breeze Waterpark
- Chrysler Museum of Art
- The NorVa
- Currituck Beach
- Currituck Beach Lighthouse
- Nauticus
- Old Dominion University
- First Landing Beach
- Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
- Hampton University
- Regent University
- Currituck Club




