The property was exactly as “advertised” in photos - well appointed, extremely clean, spacious, very close to the beach, etc.Property management was fantastic and even stepped up to help when we inadvertently triggered a remote alarm. On Christmas Day, a manager helped us figure out and deactivate the alarm, and helped with a smile, a sense of humor and patience.As for neighborhood, I’m from Norfolk but haven’t lived there since college. As a rule when we visit home/family, we prefer to stay in Ocean View because you get beach access without the extreme tourist crowds and over-pricing of neighborhoods near the Virginia Beach oceanfront. East Ocean View has evolved for the better steadily over the years, and of all the parts of East Ocean View we’ve vacation-rented in, this was the best - cleanest, quietest, nicest (2/3 of the properties on this and surrounding blocks are new construction or nice/recent renovations). We felt comfortable and safe walking our dog in the neighborhood. The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes.Everything was great! One very, very, very minor critique (but definitely nothing that changes our five-star review!): the house could use a few more kitchen utensils.

My son recently moved to Norfolk with the Navy. My daughter and her partner and my husband and I came to see his new home and spend holiday time together. We spent lots of time playing games and eating together. The house is so roomy and bright and airy. We were close to things like the Botanical Gardens, Art Museum

Great stay at Sheila’s by the sea. Plenty of room for family. Big kitchen and living room that is close to beach and Bay Oak Park. Bedrooms are great! Had everything you need for stay!! The property manager Sierra was amazing!!! So responsive.