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Cozy beach cottage! One block to the beach!
Place was perfect for our one night stay. Amazing food nearby along with beachâŚwalkable distance!!

3 bedroom private home a block from the beach!
I had a wonderful stay at Kateâs home, it was easily 3 minutes to the beach, she had all the needed cooking utensils and even more! And even had some bathroom essentials that was really appreciated

Peaceful beach @Courtyard Cottage+No Cleaning Fee!
Our family of 7 had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived and we felt at home right away. The location was fantastic- private and peaceful but also very convenient to walk out the door and be on the beach in a couple of minutes. My favorite feature was all the amenities provided by the hosts- beach towels, laundry detergent, games and books for the kids, etc. Even just having access to a broom and dustpan to sweep up the sand we tracked in was very helpful (and something we have missed in past Airbnb experiences). We would definitely recommend Richardâs place and would love to stay here again in the future.

Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
Our family had the best time at Easy Breezy. Alex had thought of everything when it comes to a vacation home and I can't even put into words how peaceful it was. We kayaked, paddle boarded, fished , napped, sun bathed on the dock and enjoyed the hot tub which was an amazing perk. We caught 6 crabs and some ocean perch. This place had everything you could want and we didn't want to leave. It was by far the best rental we have ever stayed at. Our dogs even had a blast!

Coastal Oasis On The Chesapeake, King Bd sleeps 12
My mom, sisters, friends and I enjoyed a relaxing fun filled time at the Coastal Oasis at the Chesapeake for our Mother's Day Retreat. The view is amazing and truly can be seen from every room in the house! Being able to see the beauty and calmness of the water helped each of us kick back and let the stress melt away. The big dinning room table allowed all of us all to enjoy breakfasts, dinners and touching conversations together. My guests loved the dĂŠcor and raved about every detail. The beds and furniture were comfortable and house clean. I would definitely come back!

Rustic River Retreat- 2 Bedroom Riverfront Lodging
Nice, clean place. Convenient location! Great if you want to fish or spend time on or near the river! Nice covered porch if itâs raining, great fire pit and chairs!

Historic St. Mary's City, MD
Our second time here! An absolutely adorable gem of an Airbnb with the nicest hosts and most beautiful garden and dock on the River! Great restaurant recommendations, super comfortable beds, and lovely living room. Perfect for families visiting the beloved St. Maryâs River.

Beach Please! River cottage w/private beach & dock
My family and I stayed here for a week for our family vacation. We are a group of 8 (6 adults and 2 kids) and there was plenty of room for all of us. We barely left the house because with the beautiful view, dock, beach area, canoe, kayaks, hot tub, game room/ library, corn hole, and fire pit we all had plenty to keep us entertained. Everyone loved Mary & Shellyâs place, and it provided the perfect space for us to enjoy the river and each otherâs company!
Beachfront home rentals with a pool

Beautiful Beachfront Condo
My family and I had a great stay at Pam's condo. Condo had plenty of room for our family of 5 and had great views of the ocean from all rooms. The condo was very close to my favorite 2 VB restaurants (Waterman's and Chix on the Beach), which made it nice. I would recommend the trolley to go to the north side of VB as it's about a 2 mile walk from the condo. Great place though and highly recommend Pam's condo.

Positano Villa
We had an amazing time. The house was perfect for us. We really enjoyed the pool and short walk to the beach. We could hear the ocean from the master suite. The upstairs deck had view of the water. Everything about our stay was perfect. The area was nice and was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely go back and stay longer next year. Thank you!!!

THE OLD BEACON 1 | Beach Living
Beautiful home within walking distance to everything you need, especially the beach and restaurants. Clean home with cozy feel. My son never wanted to leave the beautiful pool at the property. Would recommended to families!!

6/10-6/12 AVAIL-Bernards Landing NEXT2Pool BEST 2B
We loved staying here! John was so responsive and helpfulâone of the best interactions Iâve had with an Air B&B host

Oceanfront Gem VaB Studio Exceptional Views
This was our second time staying at one of Rebecca and Seanâs VA Beach condos â and the experience did not disappoint! This is just a perfect location, at the very end of the Boardwalk, with a private grassy lawn and outdoor seating just for the condo residents. Lots of restaurants in the surrounding blocks. Our favorite thing is the view â you look right out onto the ocean from the patio, and you can see the beach and the sunrise from the comfortable bed each morning. We spent unhurried hours sitting on the patio in the evenings enjoying the sound of lapping waves and the night sky. This cozy studio was just right for the two of us. Highly recommend. Iâve no doubt weâll stay there again in the future!

VA Beach Oceanfront Studio, Beach, Boardwalk, Pool
Great location, right on the beach. The place was clean and had everything I needed for my stay. Josh and Maegan were very detailed in their instruction I didnât have to reach out to them for anything.

Gorgeous Vacation House
The house was super clean when we got there, the temperature of the house was great the entire stay. The pool was certainly clean, but since we went early, June the water was a little bit cold, but it felt really nice and refreshing honestly. There were three beach chairs and a wagon there that were helpful for traveling to the beach. There were available cups plate, utensils, and all the necessities that you would need, they even had shampoo and conditioner bottles there for us. We werenât aware that there was a code to get into the house so instructions for check-in were a little bit unclear, but all I had to do is message and they responded. Overall, I would recommend staying here because even though the area surrounding isnât the nicest, I felt safe the entire time at that house!

Oceanfront, beach, boardwalk, fun, dolphin, sunris
We enjoyed staying at Kelly's place in VB. Its an ideal location for anyone who wants to stay right at the boardwalk. We witnessed amazing sunrises and moonrises. The ocean was right in front of us and from the 6th floor, the view was expansive. A lot of restaurants were also nearby. Kelly was always very communicative, polite and professional. The apartment was clean with the kitchen well stocked with utensils The bedrooms were of a pretty large size. And parking was on the premises. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and holiday for us. We strongly recommend Kelly's place.
Private beachfront home rentals

Riverfront Oasis | Kayaks, Private Beach, & More
This place was just amazing. The views of James River, and even the Jamestown settlement across the river (using binoculars) was just mind-blowing! Kevin and Jamie left a wide variety of amenities that were extremely thoughtful and useful, to include hygiene products, charging cords (which was a life saver because for literally the first time ever, I forgot my phone and iPad cords), coffee, and even a margarita kit! The cottage is so cozy, and was very clean. Iâm definitely going to book here again.

Slice of Heaven on the Lake
It was spur of the moment for our 17th anniversary. Wasnât looking for anything fancy or Lake Gaston type pricing. It was perfect. Cute little place. HUGE screen porch was amazing which we hung out there every day till late night having wine and playing cards. You can walk out straight to the water and go approx. 75-100â waste high. Everything was clean, fully stockedâŚ. Just an amazing experience for us! Would highly recommend if you want a waterfront place with great water access with no one around!! Thanks Renee. We will be back

Piankatank Riverfront Perch in Mathews County, VA
Great place and location, we had a great time, we will be back !!! Thank you

Private Beach Access at The OV Beach House
Beautiful private beach access, with multiple things to do in the area, fabulous restaurants and shops. Easy drive to Virginia Beach boardwalk. Location is safe, friendly and with all the amenities you need to enjoy a perfect beach vacation.

Enchanting Edge of the World Cottage
Perfect Lake Side Vacation Spot!!! My friends and I spent the weekend and we absolutely loved it! The home is beautiful and the surroundings are so serine. Perfect place to get away and spend pleasurably days participating in outdoor activities like fishing, grilling and watching the sunset. We loved our stay so much we are already planning our next trip to the wonderful spot! Tim is an amazing host! Check in and check out were a breeze, he kindly checked in on us and was always prepared to help facilitate an enjoyable stay. I couldnât recommend this listing any higher :)

"No Bad Days" in this Fabulous Beachhouse w/ Dock!
this was our second time visiting after 2 years it looked fresh and clean and beautiful as our first stay the house is beautifully appointed with furnishings and all the comforts of home right down to drink shaker and hand mixer needed for me to make goodies to take to my families home nearby they also filled fridge with all sorts of goodies like eggs butter bagels juice pancake mix and strawberries just all sorts of things it really made us feel just like home canât wait to go back again next year

Tiny House Treasure on the Rappahannock River
Loved this quaint tiny house. It was quiet and scenic and a 15 minute drive to Colonial Beach waterfront and restaurants. Lorie is fabulous host, communicative and friendly. We had a great time!

Chesapeake Bayfront Home with Amazing Views!
This waterfront home has gorgeous views. The location is very private and peaceful. Our family really enjoyed fishing from the dock, playing yard games (we brought our own), and just relaxing. Our two-night stay was the perfect amount of time for us to recharge. I would rent the house again.
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