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The Southern Magnolia | 2br/1bth Home
My husband and I absolutely enjoyed our stay here at Sarah’s place. Her place made us feel right at home and we loved everything about it. We definitely want to come back and get this place again. She was very helpful and responded right away about a router my husband needed to work from home.

Private apartment only 3 blocks from the Beach
We really enjoyed our long Easter weekend at Nataly’s 1st floor apartment in Virginia Beach! Great location:quiet,private,pretty backyard with nice deck,outside shower, and view of the water & lots of animal entertainment: Herons,Egrets,Mallards,fish,squirrels and 1 possum at night! 😆 The apartment is perfect for 2 people: Very Clean,comfy, & the Queen size Bed was very comfortable and the linens smelled so good! Loved the bathroom too! There’s so much to do, so many great places to eat at & funky bars & beer places to experience! Do yourself a favor and take a walk or rent bikes: You’re close enough to the beach-go enjoy it! We recommend “Rudee’s Tours”-The Dolphin Boat Cruise was AWESOME! We’ll be back! Danielle & Phil …2 Airbnb Superhosts from Pennsylvania !!!

Oceanfront Building Boardwalk Pool Beach 3 Beds
I loved staying at this AirBNB! Emma was extremely accommodating and responded to any questions that I had extremely quickly! It was a beautiful studio apartment about a 2 minute walk from the beach!

Sandbridge Beach Bay Getaway
We loved our beach getaway because of our accommodation, it was private and peaceful and had everything we needed! Very clean and furniture done in great taste! We spent a whole week and we didn't want to leave. We especially loved the deck with all the beautiful plants and that we could hear the ocean especially at night! A big plus! We are definitely going back! Jules and Scott, the hosts were so welcoming and kind to us and always helpful. The short walk to the beach was beautiful and so easy! What a gem this place is! We highly recommend! Eric & Vivian

Tree Top Beach Bungalow 3 1/2 blocks fr beach
We had such a wonderful time staying at Holmes and Kim’s lovely home. This stay is blocks away from the beautiful beach and boardwalk. We enjoyed a peaceful stay with wonderful weather to match, and Kim and Holmes were extremely friendly and responsive. We would definitely stay again 😊. Thank you!

Bayside condo on the beach in Sandbridge
My husband and I with 4 young girls under 7 had a wonderful time! Eddi is a great host and met us outside the condo with the keys and detailed instructions on how to access the property. We were blown away with welcome snacks and the hospitality of the host. The condo itself is clean, comfortable, and filled with many amenities families need. We had two great beach days and two cooler days which we made travel days in which we went to Colonial Williamsburg and VA Aquarium which were both fun options. We would absolutely love to return!

Oceanfront Views! 2 BR, 2 BATH!
We had a wonderful stay. It was our first trip to Virginia Beach with two kids, and my family enjoyed it. The location was perfect, with easy access to the beach, restaurants, and plenty of things to do nearby. I especially enjoyed watching the sunrise right from our balcony. Highly recommend!
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Private Beachfront Modern Villa: Outdoor Shower!
I’ve been at many Airbnbs all over the world, and Heidi’s Airbnb is the best we’ve stayed at. It wasn’t just the beautiful view… it was all of the thoughtful touches throughout the home that made it feel more like home. It was very well stocked with quality items. Lots of towels and kitchen items to comfortably live for a few weeks or more. We stayed 24 nights and we were sad to leave. Heidi was always available to resolve any issues that came up. We were there for a stressful competition, and it was a perfect place to recharge. I hope I have the chance to come back. Also breakfast next door and Mexican across the street are so convenient!! I wanted to move there! Thank you Heidi for everything!

New Beach Home on the Chesapeake Bay
Great location, only steps from the beach. It is still not full beach season so it wasn’t crowded. Lots of room to spread out. We enjoyed it.

Exclusive Beachfront Home w/ 180° Views & Hot Tub!
Incredible views of the water. Sunrise is beautiful. Dolphins swim by. Hot tub and fire pit are fabulous. Our hosts were extremely responsive and helpful, friendly, and proactive. Our family had a great time at their home.

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.

*UPSCALE* Ideal location 4 beach vacay! H20 views!
2nd time staying here. House is awesome, location is great, host has everything taken care of and is friendly and available. Zero complaints. Will be back

Stunning Views of Back Bay & Seconds to the Beach
Great place for families walking distance from the beach. I’ll love to visit in the summer when we can enjoy the beach and everything Virginia Beach has to offer.

Chesapeake Bay Beach house (Chic’s Beach) 1 block!
This place was perfect for the kids and parents and grandparents. We enjoyed our stay here walking distance to the beach was perfection. It was so peaceful, clean and spacious. We enjoyed the downstairs yard & patio area. We didn’t get to use the bbq grill but next time we stay here we will. Beautiful home. Thank you

River Retreat at Stonehurst
This is a beautiful spacious home with lots of amenities. We loved the open concept and that most of the house is on one level, so not a lot of stairs. The kids really enjoyed playing outside, the playroom and the night we had s"mores by the fire pit.
Waterfront condo rentals

Bay Breeze At Ocean View Beach Home
Thank you! We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Jason’s while visiting my Navy Sailor in Norfolk. We would love to come back and stay again someday. Great beach front, great decor, loved the balcony and fire pit. Comfortable beds and pillows too! Thank you Jason!

Tropical 2BR Condo Getaway 1 Block from the Beach!
LOVED our stay here, we were in town visiting a family member that is stationed in the area. Place was easy to find and had so much to do in the area. The home was so adorable I loved the Blue touches all over with the beachy theme. Everything was a described. We had one small concert and Samantha jumped into action to make sure it was taken care of and was great with following up to make sure we were happy with the resolution. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!

Beachfront Getaway, Pet Friendly, Mermaid Suite
I have nothing but positives to say about this place, the location, and Merlyn, it was all just perfect! From the clear, friendly and helpful instructions prior to arrival, the sign greeting us in the parking lot saying "Welcome Teigre family", to discovering that there was coffee in the kitchen for us in the morning (we weren't sure about this, but that's really great when you get in really late the night before), to our boys playing ball on the beach (beach toys available in the gym), my wife and I enjoying our coffee on the beach in the morning, to our friendly chat as we bumped into Rick & Merlyn, the hosts, all through to our check-out. Driving downtown was a 20 minute easy drive, we spent quite a bit of our time there, so it was nice to stay at a place on the beach. If we ever come back to Norfolk, VA, we would love to stay here again and we can highly recommend it and its wonderful hosts for anyone who comes to the area!

Ocean & Bay Views - Local Family Owned & Operated
We had a great weekend at Crystal’s place. The condo was clean, the furniture comfortable and it had everything we needed for a weekend stay-our family especially enjoyed the selection of games. The location was perfect and the beach just beautiful!

Paradise at the Beach
I cannot say enough positive things about our stay at Kattia's home. My teenage daughter and I were there for the weekend, as she was participating in a volleyball tournament. Kattia provided very clear instructions on how to access the building, obtain the parking pass, etc. I felt comfortable knowing that we were staying in a building with a secure access code. Kattia also customized our door code to one that we would remember for ease! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a message from Kattia welcoming us and wishing us luck at the tournament- so thoughtful! The kitchen had all of the amenities that we could possibly need, the bathrooms were clean, everything was labeled, and we watched a movie on what we considered a "big-screen TV"! The location is walkable to stores, restaurants and the beach, and Kattia provided recommendations and was communicative during the entire stay. Kattia is a lovely host who seemed genuinely invested in us having a pleasant stay, and we did!

Coastal Beach condo-amazing view and indoor pool
The unit was as pictured and described. Very clean. Beautiful location and view. It was perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids). Very convenient location to beach, walking / running path and bike riding. Host was easy to contact, friendly and responsive.

Ocean View Two Bedroom, Oceanaire Resort (Z216)
The condo was in the perfect location. The room was the perfect size for our family. We loved the easy access to the beach and free parking for 1 vehicle. There were many restaurants in walking distance. We loved the boardwalk! This place was awesome!

2BD/2BR Beachfront Condo Near Wildlife Refuge
We are so happy that we found this place! It's quite a gem - right on a beautiful sand beach and very close to the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge where we enjoyed our walks. The condo is in a large and very comfortable complex with 2 swimming pools, grills, gym and even it's own and quite good restaurant. Trevor and Renee are very experienced, super friendly and easy to communicate with hosts. They made us feel very welcomed and made sure all our needs are satisfied. Extra thanks for proving the utility wagon to bring our things from and to the car. We will be back!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Norfolk
Total rentals
230 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$30 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
12K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
150 properties are a good fit for families
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100 properties allow pets
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150 properties have a dedicated workspace
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