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Oceanfront House on the beach at Croatan

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On the beach, sun-loungers
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Croatan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Oceanfront House on the beach at Croatan

Come and enjoy all that this oceanfront home has to offer. Its a large home (almost 5000 sq.ft) on 4 levels. Great oceanfront views. NEW oceanfront deck has gas grill for your many happy meals to come. We have beach chairs and umbrella and even our own (almost private) lifeguard. There is NEW elevated direct beach access and the beach is perfect. Bring your pets - they love our fenced yard with front and back access. Large fully equipped kitchen for your convenience.

Keywords: OCEANFRONT, SPACIOUS HOME, BEACH FRONT, WATERFRONT
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Sandbridge Beach. A water park, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by foot from Sandbridge Beach and a 4-minute drive from Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Oceanfront House on the beach at Croatan offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly Oceanfront House on the beach at Croatan.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside on decks ok

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside on decks ok

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Oceanfront House Beach Croatan Virginia Beach
Oceanfront Beach Croatan Virginia Beach
Oceanfront House Croatan Virg
Oceanfront House on the Beach at Croatan Virginia Beach
Oceanfront House on the Beach at Croatan Private vacation home

Oceanfront House on the beach at Croatan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 114 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jade P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bring your own… well, just about everything. The location of this house is perfect and the deck is a wonderful place to relax and watch the ocean, but that’s basically where the positives end. This property is in a serious state of disrepair and is borderline hazardous. I would never recommend this house for families with small children - there is rust everywhere and none of the doors/gates latch properly. I would also not recommend this property for anyone who is planning on cooking or having any food of any sort around because it is being taken over by ants (like literally thousands of them) - I notified the owner of this and she didn’t seem surprised at all, just said that it’s common because the house is located on an ant hill. The house in general is very poorly taken care of and is clearly only meant as a source of income and not something the owners care about or have the means to take care of properly. Make sure to pack your own bedding, towels (including hand towels for the bathrooms!), toilet paper/hand soap, and cleaning products. If you’re looking for a slightly more affordable beachfront option and are willing to give up some cleanliness and safety - this is the house for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had plenty of space for our family, and Lori was quick to respond when the internet went out. (It came back.) The house is on the market so I assume some updates to the kitchen cabinets may be coming soon, but everything worked fine. Great view and beach access. Very relaxing, and my husband especially appreciated the elevator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Croatan Beach

My family came down to Virginia Beach with me and we couldn’t ask for a better location. The beach is not crowded and we have our “own”lifeguard. We were just steps from the ocean. I could see the sunrise from my bedroom window. The elevator was a bonus being able to transport food and luggage. The house was roomy and we were all able to have our space. Commutation with our host was easy and quick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and host! I have stayed multiple years and will be back next year too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach weem

The beach location is absolutely perfect. The house had some cosmetic problems that should be addressed but dont detrack from the property experience (drawer pulls needing replacement, ceilings needing patchwork, etc). One bedroom sprung a leak during the storm, but Lori was very responsive when contacted about it. Overall a great week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location, Great Stay!

Wonderful location with uncrowded beach! House is large enough to meet the needs of multiple families with plenty of space to hang out too! Host responds quickly to solve problems. Many parts of the house are beautiful and others need some cosmetic updates, but it was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Family Vacation

Nice size for a family of 7. But the property needs upgrades. It has been well used over the years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

cheri f.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

fun at the beach

Fantastic location with direct beach access. A very quirky and cool house in need of some Maintenace. The house had lots of room for my large family to be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan H., Kalamazoo, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, house comfortable but needs TLC

We loved being able to access the beach so easily. There are windows and deck seating that need to be replaced, and we were surprised that we had to rent our own linens, but our siblings and families enjoyed the open layout and functional kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dionn C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bazaar

This 2.9 million dollar house is in a fabulous neighborhood and it has beautiful views of the ocean. We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the house. We brought our concerns to the owner and her reply was “ I saw it after the cleaners left And it was fine”. Cheezits on the floorChildren’s underwear under the bedDirty dishes in the stove and dish washerMold in the ventsHorrible patch job in on of the bedroom rooms and after it rained the “patch” filled with water and was ballooning. We moved out of that room and doubled up in another. Beautiful location, dirty house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We were not disappointed. I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Hazardous and in Need of A Lot of Maintenance

VRBO should not allow this property to be rented on their platform nor should it be marketed for families with kids and/or pets. The owner claims the previous month’s weather prevented outside maintenance. The issues with the patio and the walkway on the side of the house are clearly more than a month old - hazardous broken/uneven slate patio, exposed nails on walkways and on piles of old wood that have clearly been there for years, walkway lights falling off the deck, exposed cords to trip on, non-code compliant steps and landings - The outside has been neglected for years and it is impossible to avoid since it is the path to the beach. A dated but charming beach house is what we hoped for on the inside but it is not much better with black mold coming out of the ceiling air vents throughout the house. While we were there it rained and 2 of the 5 bedroom ceilings leaked, significantly. The owner claimed it was odd because it wasn’t raining that hard at the time. It’s clear to see that the ceilings just keep getting repatched, but the root of the issue is not being addressed. I requested the owner come to the property or send a representative so I could show my concerns but they did not. The owner prorated a refund of 2 days when we left the property on Thursday because of the leaks. VRBO needs to do quality control on what is being offered on their platform. My recommendation is to do your research before making a decision to stay at this or any of the owners properties
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is located right on the beach and dolphins swam by each day. However, the property needs attention. We had 2 ceilings with leaks (known because trash cans were placed underneath when we arrived), lots of ants inside & out, light switches had to be wiped down, bed skirts were torn, etc. It could be a great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacie E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but needs serious updating

The location was perfect-close to the boardwalk but with a relatively private beach. The house itself needs significant renovation and maintenance. The gate going to the beach fell off the cement wall. The middle bedroom on the second floor had a serious leak which puddled on the floor. Drawers and stair handrails were loose and the deck railing was loose as well. The stove was difficult to light. The tiles in the master bathroom were coming up. The walkway to the beach was wavy and splintered. There were many ants in the kitchen and roaches too. There was a heavy mold smell on the first floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property...!!

Amazing property and such a great host. Excellent communication. I have stayed multiple years and have had a consistently high experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Croatan

This property isn't perfect and has some cosmetic flaws but overal it is a lovely house with an AMAZING view and access to the beach. The beach had a lifeguard right out front. There is no crowd and a ton of surfers to watch in the area. The house was clean. No sheets or linens are provided so be sure to arrange that ahead of time or bring them. Croatan is really family-oriented so you need to drive to any bars or restaurants, but that's what we were looking for. Overall amazing stay in a lovely home. We'd stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean Front

Amazing place for family vacation,just needs a couple updates.But still a great place for family vacation.Two Thumbs Up 👍 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Bad House

I will start with the good points about this house. It is in a convenient location, has a great view of the ocean, and the A/C, Wi-Fi and appliances worked. Cleanliness - it was terrible: cobwebs hanging from the ceiling; mold growing on a glass top table; the entire ground floor level smelled like mold and mildew; we had to wipe down all the stair handrails as they were sticky and dirty; the 2 grills were rusted, greasy, disgusting and unusable. Equipment - furniture was damaged with tape repairs; glass top dining table was not attached to the base; kitchen glasses were chipped and dangerous to use; outdoor toys were broken and rusty; Teflon coating on pots and pans was gone; other kitchen equipment was cheap and old; the ceiling fan in the entryway is rusted and makes terrible noises when you turn it on. Safety - the walkway to the beach is overgrown and had warped boards with rusty nails sticking out; broken and damaged pavers on the back patio; holes in the walls and ceilings in multiple locations; stair hand rail repaired with duct tape; toilet paper holder missing; garage almost filled with old carpets, broken furniture and unusable equipment. This house is especially dangerous for children. We have pictures to back this all up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D., Efland

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and on the beach

The place is dated but worked for our needs. Elevator was a plus, the incline on the stairs is daunting! Kitchen was well stocked and spacious. A few of the mattresses were could use updating or at least a mattress topper for comfort. All in all it’s a rental property on the beach, coffee in the morning watching the dolphins is worth it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ Trip

We visited for a girls’ trip (me, my 80 year old mom, and 28 year old daughter) and had a wonderful time! My mom loved the elevator and enjoyed watching the ocean from the deck on the third floor. The house is beautiful, clean, and has great views of the ocean! It is only a short walk to the beach using the home’s personal walkway. The beach is very private since it is disconnected from the boardwalk. We also loved that we were able to bring our pets! Lori is a great and communicative host. We had the best time and would definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tina H.

Great location!

Ocean front homes are the best for great views! The owner was communicative and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star location on Virginia Beach

If you want beach front property on Virginia Beach very close to stores, golf courses, and restaurants, Lori's place is for you. She is very accommodating and answers back very fast.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for bringing in the new year, 2024.

AMAZING LOCATION! The elevator was particularly helpful with this home's four floors, as four of the five of us had various levels of mobility. The interior is dated, but functional. Queen-sized beds were advertised, but were really only full-sized. The king-size bed on the fourth floor was great. The 5 1/2 baths were modern and a plus during our stay; although, one of the second floor bathrooms did have an unsecured shower curtain. Conveniently, there were TV's in each bedroom; but one of the second floor rooms had a non-working television. The ice maker and dishwasher did not work; so, prepare to buy ice and wash dishes by hand. The kitchen was generously stocked with dishes, silverware, glassware, coffee makers, seating, and a FANTASTIC VIEW! The third floor deck was a high point with the wonderful ocean and moon and dolphin run views. The easy beach access and good shelling just feet from the cottage made our stay very fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023