Summary:
Enjoy the beauty of Little Bay and Willoughby Spit from this stylish home, just steps from public beach access to the Chesapeake Bay. Stroll along the beach, feel the sand and salty air, and dive into the warm waters of the bay- safe and fun for children. Relax and take in the tranquility of this beautiful location!
The Space:
Beach Construction Notice:
The City of Norfolk will begin a sand replacement project on Toler Place and Willoughby Beach (from 11th View St to the terminal groin) in response to significant erosion from recent high tides. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, beginning in late May 2025 and continuing through late July 2025. You will have to use the beach from 11th Bay and down to enjoy the beach.
Please be aware that the impacted section of the beach will be closed during work hours but will reopen in the evenings and on weekends. Alternate access to the beach is available via 11th View St and other nearby entry points.
Your stay may be short, but you can still enjoy a wonderful beach vacation at The Coastal Cottage. This home is custom designed to provide comfort and relaxation for families. The living and dining areas are brightly decorated and curated to be the perfect spot for entertaining and spending time together. The kitchen is fully equipped with stone countertops, new designer stainless steel appliances, and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The Coastal Cottage has 3 bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 6 people. The Crate and Barrel dining table accommodates the entire family, while the custom designer living room is perfect for a movie night in. You'll find real down comforters, hand-picked feather and gel pillows, and luxury bath towels to indulge yourself. The sun-filled master bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has a twin bunk bed. The full bathroom has a bathtub, making it easy for kids to take a bath. The backyard is perfect for family time, with a fire pit, gas grill, and patio swing & chairs for lounging. Beach chairs are available.
Please be aware that landscaping is scheduled for Monday to Wednesday in Norfolk. If you have booked this property, you acknowledge that our landscaper will enter the backyard to cut the grass during this time. Additionally, trash is scheduled to be picked up 3 days a week, and our private trash provider will be on site bringing the cans out and back in.
You'll experience the beauty of Little Bay and Willoughby Spit from this thoughtfully designed and stylish home. Life in Willoughby revolves around the Chesapeake Bay, and this home is just steps away from public beach access to the bay. One of the greatest pleasures of living on the bay is taking a leisurely stroll along the beach, feeling the sand between your toes, and breathing in the salty air. The relaxing waters and gentle waves of the bay create an ideal playground for children and make swimming both pleasurable and safe. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful location!
Guest Access:
Our home has a contactless, seamless and easy self check- in. A code will be set for you and shared 48 hours before your arrival. At Sojourn we take your happiness and comfort seriously. No request is too big or too small for our team and we strive to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Don't hesitate to ask.
Other Things to Note:
We are looking forward to hosting you but there are a few things you need to do in order to make sure that you, and all of our guests, are safe and that everyone can enjoy their respective stays! This message also includes other useful information about pets, baby gear and parking:
1) Our properties are protected by Truvi. Please note that if you book a short-term rental (under 30 days), you will be contacted by Truvi directly to verify yourself. Please make sure this is completed prior to check-in.
2) Please confirm that you accept the following House Rules and Responsibilities on behalf of yourself and guests. A violation of the House Rules can result in an immediate termination of your reservation without refund.
For the comfort of our guests, residents and members of the Sojourn team, smoking of any kind (marijuana, cigarettes, or vaping) is not permitted anywhere in the interior of our building or within fifty (50) feet of our building, including outdoor spaces. Should our team or neighbors report the odor of smoke we will contact the booking service, terminate your stay, claim any and all damages, including but not limited to a $500 smoking fee, and post the appropriate review.
Parties and events are strictly prohibited. All Sojourn homes are equipped with noise monitoring devices (decibel readers), your privacy is safe however, noise levels exceeding normal levels are grounds for ending your stay and are strictly enforced. In the event we are notified of any excess noise, music, gathering or parties a Sojourn representative will respond and your reservation will be terminated without refund. Please also note that all Sojourn buildings and homes are equipped with some type of exterior camera that records the exterior and common areas to include all entries to the building.
What NOT to Flush Down the Toilet or put down drains or in the garbage disposal - If found that these cause plumbing issues Sojourn can and will charge the guest.
* Cooking Grease/Food/Coffee grinds should never be poured down any drain, period. ...
* Feminine Products. Tampons and other feminine hygiene products are not supposed to be flushed down the toilet.
* Baby Wipes/Wet Wipes/Cleaning Pads
* Dental Floss
* Q-tips/Cotton Balls
* Diapers
* Pills
* Paper Towels/Tissues
*Coffee grounds
3) If you are booking a flat that allows pets the pet fee is $75 per pet per week. This only applies to pet friendly listings.
3) We are happy to provide both a Pack and Play and/or high chair. These must be reserved in advance and a $25 rental fee will be charged.
4.) Fireworks and fires are illegal in Norfolk and any use of either near the home, on the beach or a the home will be cause for immediate termination of your stay.
5) There may be times where the home needs unexpected, or scheduled preventative maintenance. While we do our best not to interrupt your stay with us, sometimes this cannot be avoided thus Sojourn reserves the right to gain access to the properties at any time, after providing our guests with 24 hour written notice.
6) Please note that neither Sojourn nor the property owner shall be held liable for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to the vehicle or any personal property therein, nor for any injury to the driver, passengers, or any other person, arising out of or in connection with the use of the parking space. Any use of the parking space is at the sole risk of the vehicle owner or driver. Neither Sojourn nor the owner guarantee the safety or security of any vehicle parked in the parking space and disclaims any responsibility for any acts of theft, vandalism, or other criminal activity.
