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Reviews of Cozy Suite at the Beach

Cozy Suite at the Beach
Norfolk, VA

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kirt W.

Not What I expected
The picture implied access to a beach. I did not realize it was pet friendly. Upon my arrival, I could smell it is a pet friendly place. I found a local hotel, and did not spend anytime in unit. I opted to not to stay for the duration of my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway for 2 Adults and a Dog
We had a great stay at this property for 3 nights. It is a perfect fit for two adults and a dog and was right around the corner from the ocean. The bed and bathtub were absolutely wonderful! I appreciated the communication from owners and had an easy, peaceful weekend. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Teresa H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad odor
We stayed one night verses the two we paid for due to overwhelming pet odor (wet dog). I message the owner that we checked out prior to 10 am the next day. We only stayed that one night because we got there around 1 am due to work. Also the accommodations were not worth the money paid. I did get travel insurance. May I get a refund on my second night in which we did not stay and how to I go about requesting that?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley & Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
1100 W Ocean View
Overall, very enjoyable. Not a lot of hustle & bustle, which made it quite & relaxing (exactly what my friend & I were looking for). However, we were only provided with 2 towels & 2 washcloths for a 2 night stay for 2 people, which smelled slightly soured. Also, there was something funky growing in the liquid hand soap, but that wasn't a huge problem as we just used the bar soap that was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great spot for relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Paula L.

No-frills place "2nd row" from Bay.
Pros: Near beach, grocery, cheap gas, several restaurants, interstate, beautiful beachfront homes; parking on lawn; find with Map app. Cons: Can't see #s in the dark; worn mattress on one side; messy yard & neighbors'; chipped tub; fronts busy road (noise if AC is off). Could use a more secure door & adjust exterior lighting to come on further from door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uniquely enjoyable
We enjoyed the access to the beach , local amenities were convenient and directions were a snap clean clean clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend
Place was clean, walk to beach was fantastic. Overall a really nice weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Eugene H., Ashland, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time
Easy walk to the beach, shorter than from the parking lots at the community beaches. And nearly had the beach to myself other than some pleasant walkers. The unit is rough but clean and had the essentials. Very responsive when I was short towels. Short drive to the fishing pier, shopping and eateries. Get a Dave’s Dawg with chili!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for you and your spouse
Owners had great communication. Had little trouble finding it since outside color is different than picture. The beach is not out the back door like I thought- was a little walk. Room is small but Like picture. Definitely only for a couple.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

GARRY D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place.close to beach
Nice place to stay at.fridge needs adjusting freezes everything soild.but stay was good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t complain
It was fine, fridge was frozen but all and all was ok. Bathroom floor had whole at sink, but was covered up with rubber mat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Overnight at the Beach
Owners were very communicative. The property in real life matches the description. While small, the space is utilized well and is very comfortable for 1-2 people (and a dog) for a quick getaway in a quieter beach area that is still convenient to all the Tidewater area has to offer. It is literally steps to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kara H., Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness
pretty good for the price
This accomadation is okay, it served its purpose, but it is not in any way luxury or fancy. The host was responsive to an issue we had and the place is near the beach, but you don't have a view from your room or anything. If you just need a place to shower and sleep, this will be fine. If you want something a little bit special or extra, you probably want to keep looking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Heath C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for
If you’re wondering why it’s so cheap, just remember you get what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

chris t.

2.5/3 stars max
The unit is worn down and outdated. Pictures do not show extent in of wear. Not bigger than a hotel room but smaller. “Kitchenette” is little more than a closest. Mini fridge can’t open all the way due to utility sink and freezer is unusable due to frost build up. Bathroom doesn’t look to have been updated since the 1950’s. More than a few steps to beach but not a very long walk. Check in was very easy and owner’s communication was prompt and courteous. The queen bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway!
This was cute place right next to beach access! Best part was my husband and I could bring our dogs on vacation with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend recharge
The suite was small, but sufficient for the 2 of us. Only possible suggestion would be since there are no washer/dryer, a couple more towels and handcloths would be greatly appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

dawn l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Comforable and clean.
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect room. It had space in front for my dog to hangout and we were yards away from a dog friendly beach. It was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cozy suit on the beach is not on the beach at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my stay
George and Kathleen were very communicative about check in procedures and making sure I had what I needed. Space was clean and comfortable and worked very well for me. Was a bit too windy to enjoy the beach, hopefully next time!

2/10 Terrible

Denise W.

Took our deposit, hopefully for upgrades. Avoid this place
So i screwed up and book for the wrong week. George was nice enough to work with me and rebooked for the correct dates. (Which was that very next day) .So i thanked him for that. However, i must say the listing is very creative with the photos. The place was clean and presentable however the door knob does not lock. You must use the deadbolt. This neighborhood is not the best so i was a little apprehensive. One of the previous guests stated they have rats. I never saw rats or evidence of them(that is obvious if there is a true problem) but upon further inspection they do have mice. A 5 inch round hole in the floor of the "kitchenette" is where they are coming in at. That hole goes directly under the house to the crawl space. The access to the crawl space is directly to the right of the door (that does not lock correctly) under a big plywood box. Insecure to say the least. The kitchenette is very sparsely furnished and terribly put together. Awkward to move in and hard to use the dorm refridgerator because of the GIGANTIC UTILITY TUB SINK that takes up half the wall and blocks the door to the fridge The bathroom. It has a section of flooring directly in front of the sink where there are 2 rusty screws sticking out of the floor that a person could unjure themselves on and cotract any number of infections and diseases. It was covered up by a bathroom throw rug.. The living/bedspace is pretty in the pic but does not show the arangment of the tv. If you wish to lay in bed during a rainstorm and watch tv you must totally rearrange the bed so you and your significant may enjoy the tv. The window behind the tv faces west but there is a large street light across the street that shines all night. And the drapes are not adequate enough to block out the sun when you wake with a hangover from the night before. The bed itself should be thrown out. You see, in the directions for leaving the rental George asks for the bed to be stripped and all bedclothes left on the bed. When we did we found there are spots on the bed that look like mold. At least i hope it mold and not drops of blood or other bodily secretion from some other previous tenant. And lastly, we did not bring a pet. George saw fit to keep our deposit for carpet cleaning because he said we left a spot on the carpet that was dirty and blamed it on my phantom pet. I would have left a very positive review if it had not been for that We wont return. There are nicer less expensive places.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
This vindictive and fake review is left by a guest who tried to sneak in their dog without paying the pet fee. They then rearranged the furniture to hide their "damage". This is the first time I've ever had to capture the security deposit. Pure vindictiveness!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rats
In the pictures of the listing it showed a bid that had two different blanket covers on it making you think there was two beds in one bedroom there was a rusty nail coming through the floor in the bathroom that was covered up with the bathroom rug in a sinking hole bathtub was leaning and a rat about 4 inches round I woke up to it eating my food that I brought for my vacation I left early because of it with my child got no refund back except for my deposit And they’ve change the pictures and it was taking down for a while from HomeAway would not stay again I would’ve considered it if I would’ve got a partial refund for the days that I was not there
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
The guest stated that a partial refund would ensure a wonderful review! Wow! Anonymous!!

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little place to stay.
We had a great stay.

6/10 Okay

RITA L.

Wording and Pics of Property
Ok - what I am about to say is a confession of my own shortcomings. In evaluating whether this property is what I wanted, I apparently skipped a few key items. There are many pictures of the unit, however several of the bed pics are the same bed with two different bedspreads. This along with the description that this unit sleeps three and that it was a one bedroom led me own the path that I was looking at a place with two beds. However, this place is in my mind a studio, with one bed. The third person according to the owner can sleep on the floor. We ended up staying in the place next door (unit 3), which is a true one bedroom (separate room with two beds). While I own the fact that I should have read closer, it is easy to see why I came to the conclusions I did, and I only bring them up so that no one else makes the same error. The owner did work with me on getting into their unit next door, for which I am grateful, however if that unit had not been available, our time there would have been awful. The location of this unit is on a "spit", which the description does state. Read up on what this means, because if you are looking for waves, there are none. It is quiet and private, but no waves. There are not a ton of places to eat in this area, and if you are looking to drive into Virginia Beach boardwalk area, you are talking a 30 minute drive. Again, I state these things as items I wish I had been more diligent in researching, and I hope that I can keep someone else from making the same mistakes I did. This is no reflection on the owners at all. They did their best to accomodate.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Then why give me 3 stars when you admit you were not diligent?

10/10 Excellent

chris t.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
property just as described will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ankita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Perfect place for peaceful vacation. It was clean, well maintained, cozy and brought a homely feeling. George is very prompt in communication, responds quickly to any messages/calls. The app showed wrong checkin code but got updated later on after George gave us the right one during check in time.The beach is less than 2 minutes walk(no crossing streets) and is not crowded so you can have your private time. We loved our stay here. The wifi is GREAT! The biggest advantage is the property is pet friendly(no smells) and there is a lot just infront of the house where you could let your dog out, but there were small thorn seeds which got stuck to our puppies fur. We had to clean them every time we took her out, so be careful. But great area to walk yourself and your dogs. Area looked family oriented. Lot to discover in the neighborhood. We tried to extend our stay by 1 night as we loved the place but it was booked. But will definitely stay at George's property the next time we visit this place. We have provided some minor improvement suggestions and I am sure George will take care of it as they have responded to everything so well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
beach visit
This place was very quiet and I liked that it was within walking distance of the beach. The owner was very helpful with checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Lydia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No frills at all and good for pet lovers
Pros...Response from owners very timely. Cons...Pet friendly meant must be okay with dog hair on bed and bedding. Owner did offer to send someone immediately to change but was too late since I had explained the pet allergy issue prior to arrival. Small motel like property with outside access very close to main road. Door does lock but didn’t feel like safest neighborhood either. Other than evidence of pets and definitely not anything fancy, if you just want a place to sleep, for the price you can take your chances. Ended up losing 2 nights $$ as I chose to drive another 45 min to stay a clean, pet free hotel. Should reiterate that I chose to rent a pet friendly place but didn’t expect bedding to be embedded with dog hair from a previous stay.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
I'm really not sure how to respond to this. We are very proud of our cleaning crew. If anything is overlooked, we try to correct immediately. Upon arriving, the bed was inspected and no hairs were found. It seems this guest just wanted a refund and thought this was the way of getting one. Obviously, we would not rent a unit with dirty bedding!

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Had a great time
This property was exactly what I expected based on the pictures. Very small, just big enough for my two children and me to shower and sleep. Only 2 forks, 2 spoons, and 2 knives so I always had to let my children eat their cereal for breakfast first and me last after one of them was finished with their silverware. Shower had good temp and water pressure which I appreciated. Everything was exactly as pictured and as I expected. Decent value for the price. Would stay again. Love the private beach and the small town. We travelled into VA Beach twice to eat, shop, visit the aquarium, and take a boat tour. Neighbors were friendly. George was a great host. Very responsive and helpful. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Okay stay
Owners were very responsive. This space was not good for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Why anonymous? Why 2 stars? Wow!

10/10 Excellent

Mary E., Kilmarnock VA

I really enjoyed staying here during the month of February. This is a very cozy apartment.
This apartment is relatively small but comfortable with pretty decor and a great bed and tv connected to Netflix and Hulu, etc. George was very responsive to questions and concerns and was great at communicating. My favorite thing to do was to walk on the beach without having to drive there. The sunrises were absolutely gorgeous, and the ship traffic was interesting to watch. This location is also convenient to Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Williamsburg. There are lots of really good restaurants in the area as well as fun things to do. I will definitely try to stay here again when I’m back in the area.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna B.

Great little place
Great little place. Perfect for our stay. I’d would stay here again. Very clean and comfortable. Loved its short walk to the beach. The bed was comfortable. Binged watched some Netflix, walked on the beach and visited my Navy son.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Cozy & Comfortable
Really enjoyed our stay! It is a very close walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danica L.

Neat, clean and quiet.
We enjoyed staying in the Cozy Suite. It was plenty of room for the two of us and our small dog. The bed was comfortable and the shower hot. Loved that the beach was so close and no crowds. A short drive to many points of interest and restaurants. We plan on a return visit soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gene P., Richmond

As advertised. Great location
one room small but quite comfy. George responded quickly to a minor issue with the door. Only complaint is that I'm old and not a fan of Hulu. Worth the price of admission.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav B.

Thanks, loved it!
Great time at the beach. Gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Clean and Convenient
Great location for a nice get away! The beach is a very short walk and felt almost like a private beach. The room had everything you need for a short stay. It could use a little maintenance in a few areas but overall charming. We really appreciated being able to include our pup, and George was great to work with.

10/10 Excellent

Haime J.

Really close to the beach
Bed was very comfortable and short walk to the beach. Short drive to downtown Norfolk which has great places to eat and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chira H.

Very nice stay
It was very nice and clean, just perfect for a couple or small family just starting out. It's pretty much on a semi private beach so that was very convenient! Everything you could possibly need is just a short distance away. I would recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Nikki T.

Nice
Very clean, easy access to the beach, enjoyed the semi-privacy. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Great place
Suite is as advertised. Plenty of space for 2 people. Kitchen had everything what was advertised as well just the refrigerate was a little hard to reach. Beach is very close by! We will be back for another stay for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debby M.

cozy, close to beach, convenient
great little place to stay, so nice that our pups could join us at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renee N.

Cozy and Comfortable
This place is cozy, comfortable and very clean. Enough room for the three of us. Had everything we needed. Close to the beach. Will definitely stay here again when passing thru.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

This place was small but has everything you could need.
I loved staying here. It was small and cozy and so close to the beach. Some people have said that it was noisy but I didn’t find that to be true at all. I can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Amazing place to stay
The place was amazing. Me and my husband enjoyed the view and the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Walk to the beach!
This place was awesome! Private area with just enough room for us. Extremely close proximity to the beach and room was extremely clean!! Will definitely stay again! Also great prices!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Cozy & convenient to beach
Clean room and everything as advertised. Owner very nice to work with and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you Jennifer! Come back and see us again, you've been a great guest!

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Great cozy place for two.
If you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway with someone you love than this nice condo is the condo for you, my friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018