902 CH Carriage House 20 Steps to Beach & Specials
Entire cottage in Norfolk, Virginia
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.224 reviews
Hosted by John
- Superhost
- 5 years hosting
Listing highlights
In Willoughby Spit, steps from the bay
Willoughby Beach is steps away, with Captain's Quarters Park about a 5-min walk
Year-round hot tub on the water
A shared hot tub open year-round, just outside the cottage door on the bayfront property
John is a responsive, attentive host
Guests call it peaceful and cozy, and many praise host John for clear instructions and quick replies
902 CH Historic Carriage House 20 Steps to Beach + Hot Tub, Beachfront Grilling. Specials - Free Kayaks/Paddle-Boards/Beach Chair & Beach Umbrellas starting September 8
Step back in time at the Historic Carriage House, a beautifully restored 120-year-old gem just 20 feet from the Chesapeake Bay. Once home to horses and rowboats in the early 1900s, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house now blends timeless charm with modern comfort — offering guests a truly unique and peaceful bayfront getaway.
The space
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⭑Bedroom:⭑
✔ King bed with plush linens, extra pillows & cozy blankets
✔ Spacious walk-in closet and large dresser for ample storage
✔ Room-darkening shades for restful sleep
✔ Ensuite private bathroom featuring a deep soaker tub, walk-in shower, and built-in TV
✔ SmartTV with access to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime & more
✔ In-room safe for valuables
✔ Lockable bedroom door for added privacy
⭑Living Room:⭑
✔ Bright, open-concept space with a queen sleeper sofa
✔ Cozy seating area ideal for relaxing or watching TV
✔ SmartTV with top streaming apps and blackout shades
✔ Stylish décor and privacy as a separate living area
⭑Kitchen and Dining Area:⭑
✔ Fully equipped modern kitchen with stainless-steel (GE) appliances
✔ Refrigerator, freezer, gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher
✔ Coffee maker with coffee, creamer & sweetener; toaster; blender; hot-water kettle
✔ Cooking basics: pots, pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper
✔ Wine glasses, dishes, silverware
✔ Dining table with seating for 6
⭑Bathrooms:⭑
✔ Master bathroom: deep soaker tub, built-in TV, walk-in shower
✔ Second bathroom: versatile shower/tub combo
✔ Complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel), fresh towels, and hair dryer
✔ Starter bath kit and full bath essentials provided
⭑Outdoor Space:⭑
✔ Private terrace exclusive to your suite with dining table & lounge seating
✔ Shared rooftop terrace with heated pool (open year-round), sun loungers, BBQ grills, and panoramic city views
✔ Patio or balcony for relaxing under the stars
✔ Pool open daily from 8 AM–9 PM
⭑Additional Amenities:⭑
✔ High-speed wireless internet (75 Mbps) throughout
✔ In-unit washer & dryer, iron, and ironing board
✔ Crib, Pack ’n Play, and high chair available on request
✔ Laptop-friendly dedicated workspace
✔ Essentials kit: towels, linens, soap, toilet paper
✔ Elevator access; single-level, fully accessible unit
⭑Safety and Security:⭑
✔ Smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher
✔ First aid kit for emergencies
✔ Smart lock for secure, contactless self-check-in
✔ Security cameras in common areas (never inside suites)
✔ Internal sensors for temperature, humidity, vapor, and decibel levels
✔ Noise monitoring device (no audio recorded)
⭑Entertainment and Connectivity:⭑
✔ SmartTVs in every room with all major streaming services
✔ Game room: pool table, ping pong, foosball, and TV lounge
✔ On-site 24-hour fitness center with full exercise equipment
⭑Heating and Cooling:⭑
✔ Central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort
⭑Parking and Facilities:⭑
✔ Nearby street parking and public parking garages
✔ Valet parking available via partner service
✔ Elevator access to all floors
✔ Heated rooftop pool open year-round
✔ Fully accessible, single-level layout (no stairs)
⭑Services:⭑
✔ Contactless self-check-in via smart lock (after 4 PM)
✔ Secure luggage drop-off for early arrivals or late departures
✔ Daily housekeeping available (optional, extra fee)
✔ Long-term stays (28+ days) welcome
✔ 24/7 staffed property
Point of Interest:
🏖️ – Ocean View Beach Park – 0.3 mi / 2 min
🌊 – Willoughby Spit – 0.4 mi / 2 min
🎣 – Ocean View Fishing Pier & Restaurant – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🌳 – Captain’s Quarters Park – 1.2 mi / 4 min
🌺 – Norfolk Botanical Garden – 4.5 mi / 10 min
🖼️ – Chrysler Museum of Art – 5.0 mi / 12 min
🌆 – Town Point Park – 5.2 mi / 12 min
⚓ – Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🍽️ – Waterside District – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🦒 – Virginia Zoo – 6.0 mi / 13 min
⛵ – East Beach Marina – 6.1 mi / 13 min
🛍️ – Wards Corner Shopping District – 6.5 mi / 14 min
🏘️ – Ghent Historic District – 5.8 mi / 14 min
☕ – Oceanview Diner – 0.6 mi / 4 min
🍝 – Franco’s By The Bay – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🚤 – Little Creek Marina – 3.0 mi / 8 min
🚴 – Elizabeth River Trail – 5.5 mi / 12 min
🌉 – Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Viewpoint – 2.8 mi / 7 min
🛶 – Kayaking at Willoughby Bay – 1.0 mi / 3 min
🦪 – Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar – 0.7 mi / 4 min
Guest access
At check-in, you'll get a parking permit—please display it on your rear-view mirror while on the property. The permit is next to your guest book in the kitchen or dining area. Only registered guests may park on-site; visitors, boats, trailers, work vans, and RVs must park elsewhere.
Each unit comes with one parking space. Occasionally, we can offer a second spot for one of the five rentals. Please inform us at booking if you need extra parking so we can check availability.
Do not back into parking spots; drive forward until your bumper touches the deck. Large vehicles—including full-size pickup trucks, king cab pickups, and large SUVs with third-row seats (Suburbans, Escalades, Excursions, etc.)—must park in the marked gravel area to the right of the driveway, leaving space for another vehicle.
Our parking lot also features a striped regulation Pickleball court—a unique amenity for guests to enjoy. Parking spaces are clearly marked with yellow stripes, and vehicles should park at a 45-degree angle.
The property is easy to find, especially at night. Look for the ground-mounted wooden sign marked “Poseidon”—illuminated with red and green lights. Turn into the driveway next to the red light and the Poseidon sign.
We’re centrally located in the region and just minutes from major destinations:
• 1 hour to Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens
• 30 minutes to Virginia Beach Resort
• 15 minutes to Norfolk International Airport, Downtown Norfolk, EVMS, and NSU
• Less than 10 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base, Old Dominion University, Hampton University, the VA Hospital, and Little Creek Amphibious Base
Please note: Public transportation in our area is limited. A car is strongly recommended for getting around comfortably and efficiently.
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. To assure the comfort of our guests parking is decal controlled, there is camera surveillance and decibel meters are installed. We do not rent to guests under 25 or guests that do not have a 5-star review(s) from a prior Airbnb host(s)
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)
Step back in time at the Historic Carriage House, a beautifully restored 120-year-old gem just 20 feet from the Chesapeake Bay. Once home to horses and rowboats in the early 1900s, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house now blends timeless charm with modern comfort — offering guests a truly unique and peaceful bayfront getaway.
The space
⭑CONTACT US FOR SEASONAL DISCOUNTS⭑
⭑Bedroom:⭑
✔ King bed with plush linens, extra pillows & cozy blankets
✔ Spacious walk-in closet and large dresser for ample storage
✔ Room-darkening shades for restful sleep
✔ Ensuite private bathroom featuring a deep soaker tub, walk-in shower, and built-in TV
✔ SmartTV with access to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime & more
✔ In-room safe for valuables
✔ Lockable bedroom door for added privacy
⭑Living Room:⭑
✔ Bright, open-concept space with a queen sleeper sofa
✔ Cozy seating area ideal for relaxing or watching TV
✔ SmartTV with top streaming apps and blackout shades
✔ Stylish décor and privacy as a separate living area
⭑Kitchen and Dining Area:⭑
✔ Fully equipped modern kitchen with stainless-steel (GE) appliances
✔ Refrigerator, freezer, gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher
✔ Coffee maker with coffee, creamer & sweetener; toaster; blender; hot-water kettle
✔ Cooking basics: pots, pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper
✔ Wine glasses, dishes, silverware
✔ Dining table with seating for 6
⭑Bathrooms:⭑
✔ Master bathroom: deep soaker tub, built-in TV, walk-in shower
✔ Second bathroom: versatile shower/tub combo
✔ Complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel), fresh towels, and hair dryer
✔ Starter bath kit and full bath essentials provided
⭑Outdoor Space:⭑
✔ Private terrace exclusive to your suite with dining table & lounge seating
✔ Shared rooftop terrace with heated pool (open year-round), sun loungers, BBQ grills, and panoramic city views
✔ Patio or balcony for relaxing under the stars
✔ Pool open daily from 8 AM–9 PM
⭑Additional Amenities:⭑
✔ High-speed wireless internet (75 Mbps) throughout
✔ In-unit washer & dryer, iron, and ironing board
✔ Crib, Pack ’n Play, and high chair available on request
✔ Laptop-friendly dedicated workspace
✔ Essentials kit: towels, linens, soap, toilet paper
✔ Elevator access; single-level, fully accessible unit
⭑Safety and Security:⭑
✔ Smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher
✔ First aid kit for emergencies
✔ Smart lock for secure, contactless self-check-in
✔ Security cameras in common areas (never inside suites)
✔ Internal sensors for temperature, humidity, vapor, and decibel levels
✔ Noise monitoring device (no audio recorded)
⭑Entertainment and Connectivity:⭑
✔ SmartTVs in every room with all major streaming services
✔ Game room: pool table, ping pong, foosball, and TV lounge
✔ On-site 24-hour fitness center with full exercise equipment
⭑Heating and Cooling:⭑
✔ Central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort
⭑Parking and Facilities:⭑
✔ Nearby street parking and public parking garages
✔ Valet parking available via partner service
✔ Elevator access to all floors
✔ Heated rooftop pool open year-round
✔ Fully accessible, single-level layout (no stairs)
⭑Services:⭑
✔ Contactless self-check-in via smart lock (after 4 PM)
✔ Secure luggage drop-off for early arrivals or late departures
✔ Daily housekeeping available (optional, extra fee)
✔ Long-term stays (28+ days) welcome
✔ 24/7 staffed property
Point of Interest:
🏖️ – Ocean View Beach Park – 0.3 mi / 2 min
🌊 – Willoughby Spit – 0.4 mi / 2 min
🎣 – Ocean View Fishing Pier & Restaurant – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🌳 – Captain’s Quarters Park – 1.2 mi / 4 min
🌺 – Norfolk Botanical Garden – 4.5 mi / 10 min
🖼️ – Chrysler Museum of Art – 5.0 mi / 12 min
🌆 – Town Point Park – 5.2 mi / 12 min
⚓ – Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🍽️ – Waterside District – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🦒 – Virginia Zoo – 6.0 mi / 13 min
⛵ – East Beach Marina – 6.1 mi / 13 min
🛍️ – Wards Corner Shopping District – 6.5 mi / 14 min
🏘️ – Ghent Historic District – 5.8 mi / 14 min
☕ – Oceanview Diner – 0.6 mi / 4 min
🍝 – Franco’s By The Bay – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🚤 – Little Creek Marina – 3.0 mi / 8 min
🚴 – Elizabeth River Trail – 5.5 mi / 12 min
🌉 – Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Viewpoint – 2.8 mi / 7 min
🛶 – Kayaking at Willoughby Bay – 1.0 mi / 3 min
🦪 – Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar – 0.7 mi / 4 min
Guest access
At check-in, you'll get a parking permit—please display it on your rear-view mirror while on the property. The permit is next to your guest book in the kitchen or dining area. Only registered guests may park on-site; visitors, boats, trailers, work vans, and RVs must park elsewhere.
Each unit comes with one parking space. Occasionally, we can offer a second spot for one of the five rentals. Please inform us at booking if you need extra parking so we can check availability.
Do not back into parking spots; drive forward until your bumper touches the deck. Large vehicles—including full-size pickup trucks, king cab pickups, and large SUVs with third-row seats (Suburbans, Escalades, Excursions, etc.)—must park in the marked gravel area to the right of the driveway, leaving space for another vehicle.
Our parking lot also features a striped regulation Pickleball court—a unique amenity for guests to enjoy. Parking spaces are clearly marked with yellow stripes, and vehicles should park at a 45-degree angle.
The property is easy to find, especially at night. Look for the ground-mounted wooden sign marked “Poseidon”—illuminated with red and green lights. Turn into the driveway next to the red light and the Poseidon sign.
We’re centrally located in the region and just minutes from major destinations:
• 1 hour to Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens
• 30 minutes to Virginia Beach Resort
• 15 minutes to Norfolk International Airport, Downtown Norfolk, EVMS, and NSU
• Less than 10 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base, Old Dominion University, Hampton University, the VA Hospital, and Little Creek Amphibious Base
Please note: Public transportation in our area is limited. A car is strongly recommended for getting around comfortably and efficiently.
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. To assure the comfort of our guests parking is decal controlled, there is camera surveillance and decibel meters are installed. We do not rent to guests under 25 or guests that do not have a 5-star review(s) from a prior Airbnb host(s)
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
Courtyard view
Private beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
3 nights in Norfolk
Jun 20, 2022 - Jun 23, 2022
4.89 out of 5 stars from 224 reviews
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 92% of reviews
- 4 stars, 7% of reviews
- 3 stars, 1% of reviews
- 2 stars, 0% of reviews
- 1 stars, 0% of reviews
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 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 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
Guest reviews mention
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
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
Meet your host
My work: Making Guests Happy
Most useless skill: lighting a match with one hand
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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