Cottage on Back Bay Wild Life Refuge at Sandbridge Beach
About this house rental
Situated in Sandbridge, this charming house for $226 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Vacation in a tranquil setting on beautiful Back Bay. View incredible sunsets from your back yard after a day of swimming and fishing in the fresh water of Back Bay or after a day of surf and sand on the beach. Play tennis at our clubhouse, swim in two pools, hike or bike through a nature trail in Back Bay, go kayaking, rent jet skis right next door or go fishing in the Atlantic Ocean on the Pier at Sandbridge Beach right across the street. If you wander long enough on the nature trails of Back Bay's 4,600 acres of Wildlife Preserve you could end up in North Carolina! Back Bay is listed as one of the top 10 Must See Virginia Beach activities with a 92% thumbs up rating. This cottage is located at Outdoor Resorts in Virginia Beach at Sandbridge Beach, Unit #132 . This cottage has a full kitchen and bath, sleeps 2 adults and 3 children, has killer Wifi and is located right on the water with your own private dock and deck with a large awning across the street from one of the two pools and bath house. One of the many remarkable things about the location of this unit is the almost constant gentle breeze across the covered deck. You'll find it impossible not to relax in one of our cushioned outdoor chairs with the sounds of the bay and its cool breeze blowing across the shaded deck. The master bedroom has a full size bed and a second bedroom has bunk beds. The large great room has reclining chairs, a futon, dining area and full size kitchen. There is also a full size bathroom and outdoor shower. The walls are knotted pine and the floors are hardwood. It is a gorgeous unit. The deck practically sits on top of the water and has top of the line Adirondack Chairs, a table with plenty of seating and a gas grill. This cottage is located in one of the only places in the world where you can wake up on the banks of a fresh water National Wildlife Preserve and walk across the street to swim or surf in the ocean. It is impossible to find accommodations any closer to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. To check out this incredible national treasure just Google 'Back Bay Virginia'. The ocean and beach is less than a 2 minute walk across the street from the front of the resort. It is truly a remarkable location. All rentals will come with a complete linen package included in the cleaning fee. This will include professionally cleaned bed linens, bath towels, washcloths, and kitchen towels. The cleaned linens and towels are then stored for a week prior to use. You will still need to bring your own beach towels. Also, I will also make sure the unit has a starter roll of paper towels, toilet paper and a trash bag. The first thing you should do upon arrival is dip your feet in the bay and NOT have to run to Walmart. We do not allow guests to bring their own towels and linens. We do require you to bring your own beach towels, as our towels are not permitted out of the cottages, thanks. The Summer Combo Package is incredibly popular and is reserved almost every week of the summer by one of our guests. $400 gets you the combination to the owner's shed. Some of the items include bicycles and helmets, beach chairs, basketball, tennis rackets and tennis balls, Kayak, stand up Paddle Board, life vests, bath towel and linens, fishing rod and tackle box (for liability purposes actual tackle must be purchased separately - there is a store just outside our gate) and more! The package is priced near the cost of renting just a few bikes for the week from local vendors. Please note we own and rent two units and this package serves each unit on a first come first served basis only. If you have an interest, please inquire about the Summer Combo Package as soon as possible. If you rented from me in a previous year, let me know when you book and you will qualify for last year's pricing. There must be someone in your party staying in the unit who is older than 25. Maximum adult occupancy is 2 adults. The outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekend and close Labor Day weekend.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Sandbridge, VA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(119 Reviews)
5.0
Everything as expected. Previously owned property in the resort. Safe & peaceful place to be
5.0
My family and I greatly enjoyed the waterfront location. It was the perfect location for a few days of relaxation.
5.0
The listing accurately described the property, communication with the property manager was easy and clear, and she was very adaptable to our changing circumstances. I would definitely stay here again!
5.0
My husband and I stayed in this property for four nights in late September. It was wonderful. The covered porch is just feet from the Bay, where we watched shorebirds fly by. A cormorant and a great blue heron were regular visitors. A five-minute walk took us to the ocean side of Sandbridge, where an uncluttered beach beckoned. We rode bicycles (available on the porch) to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, just down the road. Great attractions are nearby -- Virginia Aquarium, Military Aviation Museum, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, and USS Wisconsin tours -- all within one hour's drive or much less. Susan, the on-site property manager, was friendly, helpful, and always a phone call away. The property was clean and the neighborhood was peaceful. Five stars all the way around!
5.0
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5.0
This place was nice for the 2 of us. Very relaxing and quite. Neighbors we're very nice always saying hello when we walked by. If you don't like bugs and nature it's not for you. Place was very clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely return in future.
5.0
Sunsets were to die for. Plenty of room for a small family!
5.0
Perfect location, seamless process
5.0
Perfect location, seamless process
3.0
The place is little too old and too small for 2 people.
5.0
it was a great stay at this property. we fully enjoyed the stay. the property is right on the water. got great sunset views from the property. The beach is also at a walkable distance. Overall great experience.
5.0
The place was absolutely perfect! You can't possibly get any closer to the water. Views of the sun setting are incredibly beautiful. Downtown Virginia Beach is only a 20 minute drive. I highly recommend staying here ! We will definitely be returning! Thanks for everything!
5.0
The location is more than you could ever expect. Perfect for fishing and the sunset was once in a lifetime. Trailer fit two adults and one teenager perfectly. Communication with property manager was flawless and quick. Two small issues were handled with care. We have family in Virginia Beach and we will never consider a hotel ever again. We will be back!
5.0
Best place in town to fish, swim at the beach or pool, and some good food all within the range of a golf cart!!! We used the kyak (summer package) and the paddle boards. Best vacation yet!
5.0
From check-in to check-out, we enjoyed our stay at your place! The view from the deck was perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee early in the morning and watching the sun set. About a 10 minute walk to the beach and close the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge. Owner was very proactive in informing me of the sleeping situation (one futon, one queen bed, and two small bunkbeds) before confirming the rental. Overall a great experience!
5.0
The view was absolutely stunning! The property manager was so very nice and made things completely painless. If I had any suggestion it would be to build a small walkway from the porch to the pier. The ground stayed saturated and anytime we would go check the poles for fish our feet and shoes would get wet. Absolutely wonderful place!!!
5.0
I loved that we had access to the water. I didnt like the fact that we could not swim in the water due to snakes!
The ocean is within a 5 minute walk.
Please watch out for the snakes in the water.
5.0
The property is a older RV but despite it being older the stay was very good. The ability to sit on the deck and look out over the water was amazing. The property manager was very responsive with any and all requests or inquiries.
5.0
We unfortunately didn't get to spend too much time at the property, we had family staying at a house up the road a few miles. I would say it is perfect for two adults. There isn't much room in the main bedroom for anything but the bed so we used the second room for our bags. The place was clean and the views are unbeatable. Beautiful sunsets. The property manager is very responsive, luckily we did not need to contact her during our stay. I would stay here again.
3.0
I'll start with the positives:
Amazing deck and view of the sound
Nice gas grill outside
Very comfortable bed in big bedroom
There were bikes and kayaks available for use...nice touch
Things we did not love:
The trailer needs some TLC. The furniture appears dingy and grungy.
The plastic door handle broke when we barely touched it....clearly dry rotted.
There is a spot in the corner of the floor that is damp and, if someone too heavy steps on it, their foot will go through. It's covered by the futon and we would have never encountered it if we had not actually used the futon as a bed but still...
When we arrived, the place had a VERY STRONG bleach odor. It was actually so intense that it was giving us headaches, even sitting on the deck. We opened the windows to air out the trailer and used the hose to rinse off the welcome mat, because that seemed to be holding in a lot of the bleach smell.
Ice trays were not filled so there was no ice when we went to have drinks.
I think a little TLC and this place could be a great deal for 2-3 people.
2.0
Location was great. RV was definitely older and lacked some easy attention to things that were in disrepair. Bunk beds were just a thin piece of foam on wood, kids could not sleep on them. same with futon and main bedroom. Paid way too much not to sleep for 2 nights. Would not recommend unless things are upgraded
5.0
The property manager was amazing to work with, a sheer pleasure! She ensured we had everything we needed and was above and beyond with hospitality. Will definitely use her again!!!
5.0
Booking was a breeze. Owner responded quickly and communicated everything we needed to do to check in. To check in we had to call 15 min prior to arrival and when we got there so they could let us in the gate. Susan was very friendly and helpful getting us checked in and answered any question we had.
Although it rained most of our stay, we were still able to sit out under the large porch/deck and enjoy our coffee in the morning and sunsets in the evening. Even got a little fishing in, right off the dock.
We really enjoyed our stay.
Thank you.
5.0
My wife and I had a wonderful time at this property in sandbridge. Many nice amenities, and the sunset over the water was absolutely spectacular.
5.0
The property manager was amazing to work with, a sheer pleasure! She ensured we had everything we needed and was above and beyond with hospitality. Will definitely use her again!!!
5.0
Beautiful sunsets and great locations for bike riding!
5.0
It was just what we needed for a quick stay.
4.0
Nice water front. Had a good time
5.0
My wife and I had a wonderful time at this property in sandbridge. Many nice amenities, and the sunset over the water was absolutely spectacular.
4.0
such a peaceful view! Hated that we had to stay inside after dusk or use insect repellent. This is an old "single-wide". Main bed "room" was small and bathroom and bunk beds were tiny. Thank goodness for very comfortable reclining chair which became my bed. Shower was too slippery to be safely used at our age. Hosts were very friendly and supportive.
5.0
Beautiful view of the bay and minutes from the beach. Very peaceful stay. Clean
4.0
such a peaceful view! Hated that we had to stay inside after dusk or use insect repellent. This is an old "single-wide". Main bed "room" was small and bathroom and bunk beds were tiny. Thank goodness for very comfortable reclining chair which became my bed. Shower was too slippery to be safely used at our age. Hosts were very friendly and supportive.
4.0
The view was beautiful and very peaceful . It’s quiet little community, which was exactly what I wanted.
5.0
Great AC, good fishing and great sunset view
5.0
Such a nice place for a vacation!
Cozy cottage , beautiful view from the window, we all loved to seat on the porch and enjoyed reading, fishing, eating together....
Beach is walking distance, grocery stores are very near.
Planning on coming back!
5.0
Such a nice place for a vacation!
Cozy cottage , beautiful view from the window, we all loved to seat on the porch and enjoyed reading, fishing, eating together....
Beach is walking distance, grocery stores are very near.
Planning on coming back!
5.0
We had a great week at this property. The home is exactly as described in a nice RV/mobile resort. It’s cozy and has everything you need. The views are amazing. Absolutely gorgeous sunsets and very easy access to kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. It was the perfect size for our family of 4. The kids loved the bunk beds, and the queen was quite comfortable. You can drive to the front of the property and walk just a short walk to the beach, or (as we did) park at the park right down the street. Parking is $5/day and there are showers, a playground, a place to rinse off, and picnic shelters. We had a couple of very minor issues and questions upon arrival and the property manager, Susan, was friendly, responsive, and very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Great stay at Sandbridge
We had a great week at this property. The home is exactly as described in a nice RV/mobile resort. It’s cozy and has everything you need. The views are amazing. Absolutely gorgeous sunsets and very easy access to kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. It was the perfect size for our family of 4. The kids loved the bunk beds, and the queen was quite comfortable. You can drive to the front of the property and walk just a short walk to the beach, or (as we did) park at the park right down the street. Parking is $5/day and there are showers, a playground, a place to rinse off, and picnic shelters. We had a couple of very minor issues and questions upon arrival and the property manager, Susan, was friendly, responsive, and very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
3.0
Sandbridge camper
We enjoyed our week because of the location, near our children.
camper was smaller than expected. cramped for two people; more than two would have difficulty. A bit expensive due to size and location in the park.
Evidence of damp and mold in corner by futon.
Futon did not open.
Suggest getting a regular toaster and Keurig brewer. Might take up less counter space than toaster oven and regular coffeemaker. Liked the gas stove.
Well stocked with supplies in kitchen and bathroom, towels, etc.
Property manager was very helpful.
2.0
The description of the property was not completely accurate. The description states that the pool is right across the street. It is across the street but it is a good 3-4 minute walk - not right across the street.
The description states that the beach is a 2 minute walk from the front of park. However, this particular property is a decent distance from the front of the park so we had to drive to the beach.
The property was also very dated. There was a sketchy floor patching job in the living room corner behind the futon. It looked like there might have been some mold growth there as well. The blinds in the bunk room were falling down. The wall outlet was separating from the wall in the main bedroom. There was cardboard behind the blinds in the bedroom. The vent in the ceiling of the bathroom has cobwebs and dirt in it. The kitchen vent leaked.
The description states you could splash around in the bay but we were advised not to because of snakes.
The bunk room beds were a thin 2 inch mattress on top of plywood and were unusable.
The futon in the living room was difficult to make into a bed and it slopes toward the floor on one side.
Ideally, in the current condition it was in it is suitable to sleep 2 adults at best.
With a little investment or a few hundred dollars most of these issues could be fixed.
The views from the deck were amazing. The property owner and caretaker were easy to work with. But we were disappointed that our experience wasn’t what we thought it would be.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sandbridge?
The average price for a rental in Sandbridge is $285 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cottage on Back Bay Wild Life Refuge at Sandbridge Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cottage on Back Bay Wild Life Refuge at Sandbridge Beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Cottage on Back Bay Wild Life Refuge at Sandbridge Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cottage on Back Bay Wild Life Refuge at Sandbridge Beach?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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