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Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!

Beachfront vacation home near Sandbridge Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Smart TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Breeze Waterpark
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Virginia Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this Sandbridge vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sandbridge Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of False Cape Beach. Shifting Sands Beach and Surfing Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sandbridge Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Naval Air Station Oceana - 21 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 23 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Military Aviation Museum - 24 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 26 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sandbridge Island Resturant and Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Back Bay Market and Deli - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blue Pete's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!

Welcome to Shifting Sands! This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Beach Cottage is just steps from the beach! Enjoy the beautiful sunrise on the spacious screened-in front deck with extra seating. Fully equipped kitchen just off the cozy living area with bar top! Offers just the right amount of space for you and the family to unwind, plus don't forget your furry friend!

There have been several updates made as well. The updates made are as follows: All new appliances, Central A/C throughout, new roof, 2 new couches in the living room, flat screen TVs in all bedrooms and the living room, new LVP flooring along with new horseshoe pits, and cornhole boards have been added.

3Q, 4T

Listed below are all of the standard features available within our properties unless otherwise noted.
Cable TV
Free Wifi
Central Air Conditioning
Linens
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Washer and Dryer
Telephone
High Speed Internet Access
Pillows and Bedspreads
Towels Provided
Deck Furniture
BBQ Grill
25 and older to reserve for family vacations only.
No events
No parties
ALL PROPERTIES ARE NON-SMOKING

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2856-219580

Frequently asked questions

How close is Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! to downtown Virginia Beach?

This vacation home is 10.3 mi away from Virginia Beach.

Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful family vacation at the Shifting Sands just steps away from the Molly Cooper entrance to the beach. The property managers were responsive. The screened porch captured the ocean breezes. The beds were comfortable. The outdoor shower on the lower level was a bonus when returning from the beach with sandy grandchildren. We would gladly return to this cozy cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I seriously loved this house so much that I want to buy it. The location is amazing; it felt like oceanfront. The interior had everything we needed for our family. I've been coming to Sandbridge for nearly thirty years. My regret is not finding this gem sooner. Well done!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Polly H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location, steps away from beach access. Good space for family & dogs. Seems like an effort is being made to update the property but there’s a lot to be done. Overall clean, but bathrooms need updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeff E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Property was dirty when we arrived. When brought up to the management company on day 1, it took 48 hours to get it cleaned. The cleaners remarked that it "looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while." Just imagine sand and dog hair on the floor when you walk into the house at check-in after encountering a welcome mat that had matted dog hair all over it from different dogs. I hope the owner wasn't paying cleaning fees for each renter all this time. For this, we were given a refund of an amount a little higher than their internal cleaning fee. Website advertised 3 King beds in the house. The beds are queen beds, not King beds. This is the biggest and most alarming problem we had with this stay. We received no refund for this issue. Simply put, we would not have stayed at this property at all if it was advertised accurately. We gave the mgmt company 2 weeks to make this right and after going back and forth (they prefer a text string as communication), we were told there was nothing else that could be done. This is the worst customer service for a beach house issue I've ever experienced. Owner deserves to have a new mgmt company. We had to ask for the code for the bottom door where the beach equipment and washer/dryer were. Nobody seemed to know it initially and ultimately someone found out the code - annoying. We were given a partially used roll of toilet paper on check-in. Gross. All blankets not on beds smelled like mold and we washed them twice.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

JILL S.

Great Visit.

The property management company was very communicative and great. We reached out with 2 little issues and they we're on it within minutes. The house is nothing fancy but we didn't pay for fancy and we were thrilled to bring our dogs along this year. It could have been a little cleaner and a little less cluttered but it had everything we needed and the location was prime. It was obvious efforts were taken to spruce it up a bit and they were cute and appreciated. The beds are not King size as the listing stated. All and all our group had a great visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach week

Beach access extremely convenient great week !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gretchen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, not clean

The house is 'charming' or a bit on the old side but the location is great. There were a couple of issues that the rental company took car of quickly. Its a pet friendly rental and there were piles of fur under beds and sofa. Big, big piles!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynn s.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location

great place to stay - perfect access to beach - not alot of traffic, good size lot, great parking for 6 cars -
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Owner T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean, no Wifi and poorly maintained!!!

This property was so unclean that we had to clean all surfaces and bathrooms before unpacking. Piles of dog hair and peanuts were found in two of the bedrooms in the corners of the rooms and under the beds. The bathroom toilets needed to be cleaned before use. The screened in porch had no screen on the door and other areas of the screens were torn open. The carpets in one bathroom were so unclean we rolled them up and didn't use them. The door mat had small nails sticking up which could have cut someone barefooted so we removed that as well. We emailed about the Wifi and none of the four tech savvy adults were able to get the wifi to work. I would think VRBO would cancel this property for it did not meet minimal standards. I have a VRBO property and I would never allow such filth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Matt E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, property needs work

The house was in a great location almost on the beach but the house is a bit run down. We had an electrical failure and the dishwasher died while we were there. The maintenance people were easy to contact and very quick to respond though. The house was not clean especially the dust everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Miranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

Amazing location, just a humble beach house. Clean. Lots of games, puzzles, boogie boards, beach toys provided. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022