Sandy Hill Sunsets - Memories will last forever!

Entire guesthouse in Exmore, Virginia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Christi Hill
  1. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Christi Hill a 5-star rating for communication.
The TINY HOUSE will sleep 4 (FOUR) PEOPLE ONLY!
We DO NOT PERMIT ANIMALS IN THE TINY HOUSE AT THIS TIME.
There are bugs on the beach. They are the same as found on any beach!
We finished constructing our "TINY HOUSE" in 2016. We took a Jayco travel trailer and reconstructed it as a place to rent to people looking for a secluded, fun and exciting place to vacation! You have everything you will ever need!
We offer more amenities than most and there is NO ADDED COST FOR THE USE OF WHAT WE OFFER!

The space
I want to explain, more in depth, the property and things you can expect. The property is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is surrounded by Salt Water. We run WELL WATER at this property and there are times when it will smell a little funny, because of the minerals in the water. We also have BUGS around this property and I ask that you bring BUG REPELLENT with you. There will be bugs found at the beach, so do not be surprised if you see them. We do treat the yard and Tiny House! I just want to tell you so there is no surprises.

In the event you come with more than 4 guests, we will gladly pitch a tent for you, but any people over 4 will be charged $50 per night-per person. Thank you for your understanding in this matter

Guest access
While you are here, you are treated like family and the only places you will not have access to are the garage, the other rental and the main house. You have access to EVERYTHING ELSE.....beach, back porch, golf cart, laundry room, anywhere in the yard and you can drive the golf carts on the road! We also have bikes that you have access to if you would like! The grill is for you to use whenever you would like!

Other things to note
I am asking you to PLEASE, PLEASE let me know if there are any problems with ANYTHING while you are here. I do take offense to being told that things are great and then see, in the review, that there were issues. I know that things can go wrong and will do everything I possibly can to fix the problems, but YOU need to let me know if something is wrong. All I am asking is please give me the opportunity to fix the issue, before you have me read it on the review. That is actually placing me at a great disadvantage. I try to make your experience, while here, one of the best vacations you have had. Please be considerate to us and give us a chance to fix anything that might make you unhappy. We really do not like having unhappy people here and will do everything we possibly can to make you laugh and smile! Remember....you are on vacation!

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 0% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Exmore, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We live in one of the best neighborhoods you could ever imagine! The neighbors are all super nice and you will always be invited to sit around the campfire across the street or here! It is very safe and we all look out for each other at all times. I have no doubt that you will feel like you have lived here for years and will be treated the same way!

Meet your host

Host
187 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Retired LT Hampton Fire and Rescue
Lives in Exmore, Virginia
I am a retired Paramedic and Lieutenant Firefighter for the City of Hampton, VA. I live with my husband, Rick, and our two parrots, Joey and Nikko. I am an outdoors lover and love to fish. We have bon-fires often and just enjoy the evenings and the sound of the waves as they crash along the shore line while looking at the stars above us. We have a fish pond in the yard, but these fish are just for admiring. I love to get around to talk to my neighbors and make sure they are all doing ok. I try to exercise as much as I can by walking on the beach and kayaking. There is a garden in the yard that Rick and I tend to. I love to can the vegetables for the Winter. So I have been asked how I came up with the name "THELMA'S DAWN". Well, my mother passed away from cancer in 2007. Mom was 68 years old when she was called home. I had a sister, Dawn, who was called home at age 28. She was murdered in January1988. It was fitting to name this beautiful place after the two of them. I have lived in this home since I was born, except for the 25 years I moved to Hampton, Virginia, in 1985, to take a job as a professional firefighter and went to school to become an Emergency Rescue Diver and Nationally Registered Paramedic. I was diagnosed in 1995 with Multiple Sclerosis, but continued to work in the fire department as an instructor of various Fire, Emergency Medical, Driving, CPR and Water Safety courses. I retired from the fire department in 2006 and moved back to the Eastern Shore, which I have always called my home! Having MS, I can not enjoy things the way I use to. I love the beach and the water, but due to MS, I cannot stay in the heat long. With this being said, I have felt that this property was being wasted, so I made the decision to renovate the attached garage into the apartment in the hopes that people could come and enjoy everything "Thelma's Dawn" offers! I have only been hosting since June 28, 2014. This is when I accepted my first family through Airbnb. It was a glorifying experience and Rick and I decided to continue. There have been many guests come to "Thelma's Dawn" and we have enjoyed them. We do have a motto here at "Thelma's Dawn". It is a NO DRAMA ZONE, yes, but we also live by these words "WHAT HAPPENS AT THE BEACH STAYS AT THE BEACH" There is a certain closeness that we have with most of our guests and we have built many lasting friendships that have continued to this day! I am positive that you will love it as much as I do! I look forward to meeting you soon!

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property

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