This holiday home places you in the heart of Virginia Beach, steps from Sandbridge Beach and 3 km (1.8 mi) from False Cape Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Sandbridge holiday home include Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Naval Air Station Oceana.
Sandbridge Island Resturant and Raw Bar - 6 min drive
Back Bay Market and Deli - 19 min drive
Sage Kitchen at Anderson's - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!
Welcome to Shifting Sands! This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Beach Cottage is just steps from the beach! Enjoy the beautiful sunrise on the spacious screened-in front deck with extra seating. Fully equipped kitchen just off the cozy living area with bar top! Offers just the right amount of space for you and the family to unwind, plus don't forget your furry friend!
There have been several updates made as well. The updates made are as follows: All new appliances, Central A/C throughout, new roof, 2 new couches in the living room, flat screen TVs in all bedrooms and the living room, new LVP flooring along with new horseshoe pits, and cornhole boards have been added.
3Q, 4T
Listed below are all of the standard features available within our properties unless otherwise noted. Cable TV Free Wifi Central Air Conditioning Linens Fully Equipped Kitchen Washer and Dryer Telephone High Speed Internet Access Pillows and Bedspreads Towels Provided Deck Furniture BBQ Grill 25 and older to reserve for family vacations only. No events No parties ALL PROPERTIES ARE NON-SMOKING
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,050 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
2856-219580
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?
Yep, Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! is a short 1-minute walk from Sandbridge Beach.
Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and fishing.
Does Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Does Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
Is Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park, laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?
No, Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Coastal Cottage with Ocean Views, Just Steps to the Beach! Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Amy E.
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful family vacation at the Shifting Sands just steps away from the Molly Cooper entrance to the beach. The property managers were responsive. The screened porch captured the ocean breezes. The beds were comfortable. The outdoor shower on the lower level was a bonus when returning from the beach with sandy grandchildren. We would gladly return to this cozy cottage.
Amy E.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carmela S.
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I seriously loved this house so much that I want to buy it. The location is amazing; it felt like oceanfront. The interior had everything we needed for our family. I've been coming to Sandbridge for nearly thirty years. My regret is not finding this gem sooner. Well done!
Carmela S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Polly H.
4 Nov 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location, steps away from beach access. Good space for family & dogs. Seems like an effort is being made to update the property but there’s a lot to be done. Overall clean, but bathrooms need updating.
Polly H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Jeff E.
11 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Property was dirty when we arrived. When brought up to the management company on day 1, it took 48 hours to get it cleaned. The cleaners remarked that it "looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while." Just imagine sand and dog hair on the floor when you walk into the house at check-in after encountering a welcome mat that had matted dog hair all over it from different dogs. I hope the owner wasn't paying cleaning fees for each renter all this time. For this, we were given a refund of an amount a little higher than their internal cleaning fee.
Website advertised 3 King beds in the house. The beds are queen beds, not King beds. This is the biggest and most alarming problem we had with this stay. We received no refund for this issue. Simply put, we would not have stayed at this property at all if it was advertised accurately. We gave the mgmt company 2 weeks to make this right and after going back and forth (they prefer a text string as communication), we were told there was nothing else that could be done. This is the worst customer service for a beach house issue I've ever experienced. Owner deserves to have a new mgmt company.
We had to ask for the code for the bottom door where the beach equipment and washer/dryer were. Nobody seemed to know it initially and ultimately someone found out the code - annoying.
We were given a partially used roll of toilet paper on check-in. Gross.
All blankets not on beds smelled like mold and we washed them twice.
Jeff E.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
JILL S.
13 Jul 2024
Great Visit.
The property management company was very communicative and great. We reached out with 2 little issues and they we're on it within minutes.
The house is nothing fancy but we didn't pay for fancy and we were thrilled to bring our dogs along this year. It could have been a little cleaner and a little less cluttered but it had everything we needed and the location was prime. It was obvious efforts were taken to spruce it up a bit and they were cute and appreciated. The beds are not King size as the listing stated.
All and all our group had a great visit.
JILL S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Jill G.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach week
Beach access extremely convenient great week !!
Jill G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Gretchen M.
17 Nov 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location, not clean
The house is 'charming' or a bit on the old side but the location is great. There were a couple of issues that the rental company took car of quickly. Its a pet friendly rental and there were piles of fur under beds and sofa. Big, big piles!
Gretchen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
lynn s.
7 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
great place to stay - perfect access to beach - not alot of traffic, good size lot, great parking for 6 cars -
lynn s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
2/10 Terrible
Owner T.
17 Aug 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unclean, no Wifi and poorly maintained!!!
This property was so unclean that we had to clean all surfaces and bathrooms before unpacking. Piles of dog hair and peanuts were found in two of the bedrooms in the corners of the rooms and under the beds. The bathroom toilets needed to be cleaned before use. The screened in porch had no screen on the door and other areas of the screens were torn open. The carpets in one bathroom were so unclean we rolled them up and didn't use them. The door mat had small nails sticking up which could have cut someone barefooted so we removed that as well. We emailed about the Wifi and none of the four tech savvy adults were able to get the wifi to work. I would think VRBO would cancel this property for it did not meet minimal standards. I have a VRBO property and I would never allow such filth.
Owner T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Matt E.
23 Jul 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, property needs work
The house was in a great location almost on the beach but the house is a bit run down. We had an electrical failure and the dishwasher died while we were there. The maintenance people were easy to contact and very quick to respond though. The house was not clean especially the dust everywhere.
Matt E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Miranda H.
29 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Amazing location, just a humble beach house. Clean. Lots of games, puzzles, boogie boards, beach toys provided. We had a great time.