902C Coastal King Retreat Steps from Beach + Sauna

Entire rental unit in Norfolk, Virginia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by John
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Peace and quiet

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Beach and garden views

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Welcome to 902C Coastal King Retreat, a charming ground-floor unit in a historic 1920 coastal duplex located directly on the Chesapeake Bay.
This beachfront 1-bedroom cottage sits just 20 feet from the sand, with private beach access via wooden walkways surrounded by lush landscaping and coastal breezes.

The space
Full of history and character, the cottage features custom wood trim, Carolina beadboard wainscoting, and more than 120 years of seaside charm. Ideal for couples or small families, it offers a warm and relaxed stay with all the comforts of home.

⭑ The Space

✔ One-bedroom, one-bath beachfront cottage (sleeps 4)
✔ Located directly on the Chesapeake Bay
✔ Private entry, full kitchen, and cozy living room
✔ Central heat and air conditioning
✔ Ceiling fans throughout
✔ Classic wood floors, crown molding, and coastal décor

⭑ Bedroom

✔ King-size bed with plush linens and extra pillows
✔ Closet and dresser for storage
✔ Ceiling fan and Smart TV (bring your own streaming accounts)

⭑ Living Room

✔ Queen sleeper sofa for two additional guests
✔ Comfortable seating and Smart TV
✔ Relaxed coastal décor and natural lighting

⭑ Kitchen

✔ Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
✔ Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster
✔ Cookware, utensils, and dishware included

⭑ Bathroom

✔ Clean, tiled bathroom with shower only
✔ Fresh towels, starter toiletries, and hair dryer provided

⭑ Shared Amenities

✔ Shared sauna and laundry room with neighboring cottage
✔ Shared hot tub and outdoor grilling area
✔ Free guest kayaks, beach umbrellas, and beach chairs
✔ Outdoor sitting areas and lush gardens
✔ Private wooden walkway to the beach
✔ Driveway parking on site

⭑ What Guests Love

✔ True Bayfront location, just 20 feet to the beach
✔ Authentic historic coastal home with modern comforts
✔ Free kayaks and beach gear for guest use
✔ Peaceful, landscaped outdoor spaces
✔ Perfect mix of affordability, privacy, and proximity to Ocean View

⭑ Nearby Attractions

🏖 Ocean View Beach Park – 0.3 mi / 2 min
🎣 Ocean View Fishing Pier & Restaurant – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🌊 Willoughby Spit – 0.4 mi / 2 min
🌺 Norfolk Botanical Garden – 4.5 mi / 10 min
⚓ Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🍝 Franco’s By The Bay – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🦪 Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar – 0.7 mi / 4 min
🛶 Kayaking at Willoughby Bay – 1.0 mi / 3 min

Experience a piece of Chesapeake Bay history — where the beach is right outside your door and relaxation comes naturally.

Guest access
A parking permit will be issued at check-in and must be displayed on the rearview mirror at all times while on the property.
• Parking is reserved for registered guests only. Visitors must park off-site.
• Boats, trailers, and RVs cannot be accommodated on-site and must be parked elsewhere.
• The property is marked by a ground-mounted wooden sign labeled “Poseidon.” Driveways are identified with red and green navigational beacons—turn in at the red light next to the illuminated Poseidon sign.
• A striped, regulation Pickleball court is available in the parking lot.
• Parking spots are clearly marked with yellow stripes; vehicles should park diagonally at a 45-degree angle.
• Conveniently located near the I-64 interchange:
o 1 hour to Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens
o 30 minutes to Virginia Beach Resort
o 15 minutes to Norfolk International Airport, Downtown Norfolk, EVMS, and NSU
o Less than 10 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base, ODU, Hampton University, Veterans Hospital, and Little Creek Amphibious Base
• Public transportation is limited—car recommended.

Other things to note
Poseidon is a well kept and well-loved bay front property. It is a quiet place for guests that enjoy a quiet beachfront to fish, kayak, crab, sail, suntan, wind-surf, swim or beachcombing. The property is not suitable for parties, inappropriate behavior of any kind or unauthorized guests. Parking is decal controlled and we can only accommodate parking for our registered guests. We do not rent to guests under 25 or guests that do not have a 5-star review from a prior Airbnb host.

Smoking of any kind is prohibited inside of the property but we have cigarette buckets along the exterior as smoking is permitted outdoors. Maximum setting for Air Conditioning is 72-degrees. Maximum heat setting is 76 degrees

We also have free kayaks too but a Waiver of Liability form will need to be initialed and executed by all adults that will be using the kayaks (minors are not to use kayaks). If you would like to use this equipment please message me with your email address and names of all adults that will be using it. I will send the agreement to you by Docusign. Once you sign and initial in all of the spaces provided and the completed form is sent to me I will then provide you with the lock code to unlock the kayak and provide a paddle to use

We have a striped regulation Pickle Ball court in the parking lot. Parking spots are clearly marked in with yellow stripes and cars park diagonally (45-degree angle)

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Bay view
Garden view
Private beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi

3 nights in Norfolk

Sep 19, 2022 - Sep 22, 2022

Rated 4.83 out of 5 from 149 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our neighborhood, Willoughby Spit has seen a great deal of history. Sea trade has sailed past its shores since the founding of the United States in the 1600's. The neighborhood was created by The Great Coastal Hurricane on August 22, 1706. A few blocks from the Poseidon is the spot where President Abraham Lincoln came ashore to plan the Battle of Norfolk during the Civil War. From our front yard we still see commercial and naval ships as well as commercial watermen plying the historic Chesapeake Bay and still hear fog horns from these vessels.

This is a quiet beachfront neighborhood that is ideal for watching sunrises and sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay. Fish, crab, sail, kayak, paddle board, or just be a beachcomber. Ships have been visiting our area since 1607 and one never knows what historic artifact might wash up on our beaches. Sit under the pergola and watch the commercial fishermen plying the waters on their Chesapeake Deadrise john boats, look at the commercial shipping and warships coming in an out of the Hampton Roads Harbor. Underneath please find some of the places and activities that make this a wonderful waterfront neighborhood:

Historic Fort Monroe (about 5 miles away), located on the other side of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. This is where African slaves were first freed during the Civil War. The fort also protected the harbor for nearly 200 years

Chamberlain Hotel at Fort Monroe (about 5-miles away) - Features an extensive Sunday buffet overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Long pants and button down shirts required and reservations are must

Ocean View Fishing Pier - located bout 2-miles to the east at the intersection of 1st View and W Ocean View Avenue, this pier is an entertainment complex of sorts. Tickets are sold for the pier's head boats for half a day of fishing and sightseeing. There are two restaurants and a rooftop bar with live entertainment. Then there is a very long pier that is great for fishing and crabbing and there is free parking there too.

Ocean View Golf Course - located on Brooke Avenue and East Ocean View Avenue about 2 miles away. This is a 18 hole public golf course that is well played and well loved. It received a complete makeover in 2011 and it was christened by none other than Tiger Woods.

East Beach Marina District - located about 7 miles east off of Pretty Lake Avenue and East Ocean View Avenue. The area is home to several marinas and is home to Sail Time, where sailboats can be rented. There are several restaurants in-and-around the district and include Surfrider Restaurant (lunch and dinner), Longboards (lunch and dinner), Stoneys (lunch and Dinner), Sandfiddler Cafe (breakfast and lunch), Captain Groovy's (lunch and dinner), and Karla's House (breakfast and lunch). The OV Diner is closer and is located near the intersection of Granby Street and East Ocean View Avenue. The Willoughby Fish House and the Willoughby Bay Inn are located in the neighborhood and are less than a half mile away. I personally eat that these places many times a week, every week and would not recommend them if they were anything less than good

The Ocean View Shopping Center is located at 4th View and East Ocean View Avenue. It is a large shopping center with many stores that is about 2 miles away to the east. Several centers have sprouted up around there and that area was the neighborhood's downtown many years ago. Here you will find a Harris Teeter Grocery Store, Subway Sandwich Shop, Nail Salons, Hair Salons, Barbers

Located 3-blocks from I-64, less than 5-minutes to the Willoughby Marina District, Ocean View Fishing Pier Ocean View Golf course, Norfolk Naval Base, and 10 minutes from Norfolk International Airport, NIT, ODU and Little Creek Base. Downtown Norfolk, Downtown Hampton, EVMS, and NSU are located less than 15-minutes away.

Meet your host

Superhost
1040 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Where I went to school: ODU
My work: Making Guests Happy
A sailor that grew up in the hospitality industry. I enjoy meeting my guests and having things for them to do besides watching TV and sleeping. We will work hard to provide you with a good experience. We feature interesting, fun and well-located beach properties on the Norfolk Beaches and Va Beach Resort Area. Some of our places are older historical ones. I am also a lifelong local that can make excellent area suggestions to our guests

John is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Beverly
  • Irwin

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water