Norfolk vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Norfolk

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Guest favorite

Apartment in Newport News

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Centrally Located Sleek Studio Apartment

Private guest studio apartment with separate parking/entrance in a quiet neighborhood. Centrally located to shopping, restaurants , and parks. Airport:12 min CNU:6 min Riverside Medical Center:7 min Sentara Hospital:8 min Langley AFB:11 min Patrick Henry Mall:8 min Willimasburg/Bush Gardens: approx 30 min Virgina Beach Oceanfront: 45 min Wifi available with a 55" TV with streaming services (no cable). Coffee table folds into dining/work table. Stools under table. Full bath/kitchen/laundry unit.

Dec 11 – 18

ﺩ.ﺇ323 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Chesapeake

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Purple Room- Rare Luxury Ste w/prkg - 1 of a kind!

Welcome to The Purple Room, get ready for an AirBnB experience unlike any others. This one of a kind AirBnB not only offers a memorable staying experience, but will be a welcome end to an exciting day at the beach, dinner and drinks at a local restaurant or bar, or an adventurous day exploring all the culture and history the area has to offer. We are centrally located, offer free parking, wifi and kitchenette. We have local art, free wine and food samples. Come see what the excitement is about!

May 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ297 per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Norfolk

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 548 reviews

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.

Sep 26 – Oct 3

ﺩ.ﺇ474 per night

Popular amenities for Norfolk vacation rentals

Stay near Norfolk's top sights

Norfolk International Airport37 locals recommend
Virginia Zoo182 locals recommend
Norfolk Botanical Garden185 locals recommend
MacArthur Center154 locals recommend
Ocean View Beach Park24 locals recommend
The NorVa47 locals recommend

Norfolk beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Cottage in Norfolk

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

110 Year Old Beach Carriage House @ Poseidon 902CH

Sep 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ600 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Norfolk

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Peaceful beach @Courtyard Cottage+No Cleaning Fee!

Jan 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ943 per night
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Apartment in Virginia Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 458 reviews

Private apartment only 3 blocks from the Beach

Sep 25 – Oct 2

ﺩ.ﺇ494 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Virginia Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 306 reviews

Just Steps Away to the Beach

May 29 – Jun 5

ﺩ.ﺇ568 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Norfolk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 498 reviews

Beachfront Exclusive Bay front Suite

Sep 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ806 per night
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Guest suite in Virginia Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Beach Resort Area Efficiency

Apr 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ531 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Virginia Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Beach Cottage #2 19th - 3 Blocks from Beach

Jan 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ498 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

The Cozy Beach House

Jul 11 – 18

ﺩ.ﺇ619 per night
Superhost

Home in Virginia Beach

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

Chicks Beachfront

Apr 27 – May 4

ﺩ.ﺇ1,484 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Virginia Beach

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

Virginia Beach 2 King BR apt 100 feet from beach

Nov 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ670 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Virginia Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

VB. Oceanfront/ Boardwalk,Beach, Pool, Balcony

Dec 19 – 26

ﺩ.ﺇ547 per night
Guest favorite

Bungalow in Norfolk

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Beachfront Bungalow; Amazing views (3bdrm, 2 bath)

May 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ1,298 per night

Norfolk home rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Smithfield

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Mason Manor - Downtown Smithfield next to WCP

Sep 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ417 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Private Pool 🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub, Fire Pit🔥 Close to Beach 🐠

Mar 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ1,505 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Near Ghent | Open Concept | Fenced Yard | Grill

Jun 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ1,893 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

New Beach Home on the Chesapeake Bay

Aug 30 – Sep 6

ﺩ.ﺇ1,925 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Beautiful cottage a couple blocks from the beach

Apr 28 – May 5

ﺩ.ﺇ868 per night
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Home in Virginia Beach

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Half house w/pool & new patio all to yourself

Jan 23 – 30

ﺩ.ﺇ455 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Virginia Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Play by the bay beach house,

Dec 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ1,162 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Newly Updated! Huge Yard! Dogs ok!

Sep 25 – Oct 2

ﺩ.ﺇ1,588 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Simple Southern Getaways/ 2 Blocks From Beach

May 28 – Jun 4

ﺩ.ﺇ1,779 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Newport News

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Cozy Craftsman in Midtown

Aug 30 – Sep 6

ﺩ.ﺇ546 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Steps from the Bay, with Beach Gear and Foosball!

Apr 28 – May 5

ﺩ.ﺇ1,146 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Stylish Beach House, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

Jan 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ438 per night

Beach home rentals in Norfolk

Guest favorite

Home in Virginia Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

Steps to Beach At Chics Beach! Spacious + Clean!

May 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ1,440 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Virginia Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

3 Blocks 2 Beach at Oceanfront Lakefront Getaway

Feb 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ832 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Virginia Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Water Oaks at Chic's Beach

Nov 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ953 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Virginia Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Spacious home for 8 ~ Walk to the boardwalk!

Sep 26 – Oct 3

ﺩ.ﺇ1,628 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Hampton

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Tiny Home In Buckroe Beach

Dec 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ514 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

The Seaglass Cottage

Feb 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ661 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

One block from the Beach

Nov 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ757 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Ghent on the Corner: Charming 3/2.5 Home Sleeps 8!

Apr 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ774 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews

Life on a Sandbar right on Chesapeake Bay

Nov 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ924 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Norfolk

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews

Quiet East Beach Bungalow, 1 block to beach!

May 11 – 18

ﺩ.ﺇ1,054 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Hampton

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviews

Quaint and Comfortable Buckroe Beach Getaway.

Dec 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ583 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Hampton

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Coastal Kay On The Bay

Jul 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ477 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Norfolk

Total rentals

2K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

1.2K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

70 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

960 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

1.2K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

59K reviews

Your guide to Norfolk

All About Norfolk

Sitting at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay, the Elizabeth River, and the Atlantic Ocean, Norfolk is a midsize Virginia city with a long maritime history and a thriving art and cultural scene. It would take you several days to make your way through the town’s museums and galleries, not to mention the studios where you can meet local artists and learn about their work. Kids and adults alike are welcome at the interactive theaters and the hands-on exhibits at the Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus, which acquaint visitors with Norfolk’s seafaring past.

The city offers plenty of green space, including the Pagoda and Oriental Garden and the Norfolk Botanical Garden, Virginia’s largest collection of living plants. The lively Waterside District offers many dining options, and you’ll find a vibrant, rotating roster of pop-up stores and locally owned restaurants at Selden Market.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Norfolk

Given its location at the southern mouth of Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk’s temperate, four-season climate is protected from extreme temperatures. Spring and fall have the most comfortable weather for spending time outdoors, while summer brings high temperatures, high humidity, and frequent thunderstorms. Winter temperatures can hit the freezing mark, sometimes with winds but usually with little snow. But if it’s too hot or too cold, the city’s museums and galleries always offer refuge. The warmer weather from May to October means it’s time to head to the beach or enjoy one of the city’s many festivals. In June, visitors flock to Norfolk for its famous three-day maritime festival featuring tall ships, a parade of sails, and a grand fireworks display over the harbor.


Top things to do in Norfolk

Chrysler Museum of Art and Glass Studio

The Chrysler Museum, just north of the Waterside District near the center of town, boasts more than 30,000 artifacts spanning more than 5,000 years. The American and European painting collections and the Middle Age sculptures are a significant focus, as are Chrysler’s collection of glass art, its glass-blowing museum, and glass-blowing demonstrations.

Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus

Nauticus is a maritime-themed museum located at the Norfolk waterfront. In addition to indoor exhibits in the main building, Nauticus is home to USS Wisconsin, one of the largest and last battleships built by the US Navy that served in World War II, Korea, and in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 before finally being decommissioned. You can visit this piece of history on your own or on a guided tour.

Norfolk Botanical Garden

This botanical garden spans 175 acres and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It features more than 50 themed gardens, including a rose garden, a native plant garden, and a three-acre children’s garden. The grounds lie just 20 minutes from downtown and feature 12 miles of paved trails. Pelicans, eagles, and kestrels all find shelter here, as do 30 species of butterflies. From March to October, you can take a tram through the garden; at certain times of the year, a boat is also available to let you observe the park from its winding canals.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Norfolk?

    Norfolk experiences a mild climate. Summer temperatures often reach 85°F (29°C), while winter temperatures can drop to around 32°F (0°C). Spring and autumn are generally comfortable with moderate temperatures and less rainfall.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Norfolk?

    Norfolk is a city that sparkles with a vibrant arts scene, rich history, and outdoor adventures. Visit the Chrysler Museum of Art, explore the historic Battleship Wisconsin, or take a walk through the Norfolk Botanical Garden. For animal lovers, a visit to the Virginia Zoo is often recommended.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Norfolk?

    Spring and fall tend to draw many visitors to Norfolk when the weather is pleasant. During these times, the city hosts popular events such as the Virginia Arts Festival in the spring and the Town Point Virginia Wine Festival in the fall.

  • What are the best places to stay in Norfolk?

    Downtown Norfolk is a popular area with its close proximity to attractions like the Chrysler Museum of Art. Ghent, with its historic homes and trendy restaurants, is frequently suggested. For waterfront views, consider places in East Beach.

  • What are the best places to visit in Norfolk?

    Places often recommended in Norfolk include the Chrysler Museum of Art, Nauticus Museum, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and Battleship Wisconsin. For a taste of nature, the Virginia Zoo and First Landing State Park are frequently suggested.

  • What are some hiking trails in Norfolk?

    Explore the serene beauty of Norfolk by hiking the Elizabeth River Trail or the trails in First Landing State Park. You could also venture out on the trails of the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Keep in mind, these trails range from easy to moderate in terms of difficulty.

  • What are some family activities to do in Norfolk?

    Families can spend a fun day exploring the Virginia Zoo or the interactive exhibits at Nauticus Museum. Outdoor adventures like kayaking at the Chesapeake Bay or visiting the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center are also popular activities.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Norfolk?

    A day trip to the historic district of Colonial Williamsburg, approximately 60 miles (96 km) from Norfolk, is often recommended. It's a living-history museum with a recreated colonial town for visitors to explore. The Virginia Beach Boardwalk, approximately 18 miles (29 km) away, provides a relaxing seaside experience. For nature lovers, the First Landing State Park around 22 miles (35 km) away, is frequently suggested, where you can enjoy hiking, bird-watching, and exploring the diverse habitats.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Norfolk?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 1,210 vacation rentals in Norfolk featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Norfolk?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Norfolk. Choose from more than 960 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

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