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Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly

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En fastighet vid vattnet med en terrass, utomhusmöbler och en pool.
Ett hotellrum med en stor säng, en mindre säng, ett nattduksbord, en spegel, ett fönster med utsikt och en väggmonterad lampa.
Ett vardagsrum med en soffa, en pall och ett runt bord med ett brädspel.
Ett modernt vardagsrum med en blå soffa, ett runt soffbord och en takfläkt.
En strand med ett metallräcke och en trappa som leder ner till sanden.

Recensioner

9,6 av 10,
Enastående

Hel bostad

1 sovrum1 badrumSovplats för 435 kvm

Populära bekvämligheter

  • Utsikt mot havet
  • Pool
  • Kök
  • Tvättmaskin
  • Torktumlare
  • Husdjursvänligt

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Om boendet

Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly

  • Welcome to Sea La Vie Sandbridge, a unique cottage-style RV tucked within Surfside at Sandbridge, a gated luxury waterfront community where upscale RVs and tiny homes meet nature and serenity. Steps from Sandbridge Beach and backed by Back Bay Wildlife Refuge, this stay is made for those who crave both adventure and elevated comfort.
    🌅 Sea La Vie · Boutique Waterfront Stay in Gated Luxury RV Resort
    For nature lovers, adventure seekers, and comfort-first travelers
    Welcome to Sea La Vie, a one-of-a-kind cottage-style RV tucked within Surfside at Sandbridge, a gated luxury waterfront community where upscale RVs and tiny homes meet nature and serenity. Steps from Sandbridge Beach and backed by Back Bay Wildlife Refuge, this stay is made for those who crave both adventure and elevated comfort.
    🧭 Perfect for the Traveler Who Wants More:
    Paddle by sunrise, stargaze by the firepit, unwind with a stocked fridge and spa-like amenities.
    Launch your kayak steps from the deck. Bike to the trails. Hike through Back Bay.
    Return to a boutique-style retreat with smart tech, luxury linens, and thoughtful touches throughout.
    🛏 Inside Sea La Vie
    Two plush beds with hotel-quality linens (1 Double and 1 Queen)
    Cozy living space with coastal design and natural light
    Fully stocked kitchen, Keurig coffee station, Smart TV + Wi-Fi
    Central A/C + heating, contactless check-in, and smart-home features
    🌿 Outside + Included Gear
    Private sitting areas with firepit and water views
    2 bikes, 2 kayaks, fishing gear, and life jackets—yours to enjoy
    Outdoor shower & beach rinse station
    S’mores kit (seasonal), dog treats + walking areas
    🌴 Resort-Style Perks (All Steps Away)
    🏊‍♀️ 2 swimming pools (Memorial day to end of September) 🎾 Tennis & pickleball courts 🐾 Dog-friendly walking paths
    🚲 Access to Back Bay trails 🛶 Launch pad for paddleboards/kayaks
    💡 What to Know
    Sea La Vie is a luxury park-model RV (think upscale tiny home) located in a secure, peaceful waterfront resort. It’s not a condo or hotel—and that’s what makes it unique. You’ll be surrounded by nature, comfort, and thoughtful details in a setting that offers something truly different.
    🎉 Extra Perks
    3+ night stays during high season include a stocked fridge with breakfast essentials
    Pet-friendly with treats & toys
    No checkout chores — leave relaxed, not rushed
    🏕 For the Adventurous Soul (with a Taste for Comfort)
    Whether you're chasing sunrises, casting a line off the dock, or cozying up after a day outdoors, Sea La Vie offers a balance of wild Virginia beauty and refined hospitality.
    🗓️ Book your stay now — and let your Sea La Vie story begin.
    Questions? We’re here and happy to help.

Hotellbekvämligheter

Strand

  • På stranden

Pool/spa

  • Allmän pool
  • Bastu

Internet

  • Tillgängligt i fritidshuset: gratis wi-fi

Parkering och transport

  • Bil rekommenderas
  • Parkering på området

Kök

  • Brödrost
  • Grytor och köksredskap
  • Kryddor
  • Kylskåp
  • Mikrovågsugn
  • Spishäll
  • Te-/kaffebryggare
  • Ugn

Matplats

  • Matbord

Sovrum

  • Lakan tillhandahålls
  • Sovrum

Badrum

  • 1 badrum
  • Badkar eller dusch
  • Handdukar tillhandahålles
  • Hårtork

Utrymmen

  • Eldstad
  • Matbord
  • Vardagsrum

Underhållning

  • Smart-tv
  • Spel

Utomhus

  • Eldstad
  • Grill
  • Terrass

Tvätt

  • Tvättmaskin
  • Tvättmöjligheter

Komfort

  • Luftkonditionering
  • Värme

Husdjur

  • Husdjur välkomna
  • Endast hundar är välkomna
  • Upp till 23 kg per husdjur

Anpassning/tillgänglighet

  • Rökfritt boende
  • Meddelande från värden: If there is any evidence of smoking, vaping, or ma

Tjänster och inrättningar

  • Strykjärn/strykbräda

Höjdpunkter i området

  • Nära bukten
  • Nära en djurpark
  • Nära ett sjukhus
  • Nära havet
  • Vid vattnet

Att göra

  • Cyklar
  • Gym
  • Kajak
  • Tennis
  • Vattenpark
  • Vattensportsutrustning
  • Bad i närheten
  • Basket i närheten
  • Cykelleder i närheten
  • Ekoturer i närheten
  • Fiske i närheten
  • Fågelskådning i närheten
  • Golf i närheten
  • Kajakpaddling i närheten
  • Motorbåtsåkning i närheten
  • Segling i närheten
  • Skärmsegling i närheten
  • Surfing/bodyboarding i närheten
  • Temapark i närheten
  • Vandringsleder/cykelbanor i närheten
  • Vattenskidåkning i närheten
  • Vildmarksvandringar i närheten

Säkerhetsdetaljer

  • Kolmonoxidvarnare (värden har angett att det finns en kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet)
  • Rökdetektor (värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet)
  • Förbandslåda
  • Brandsläckare

Allmän information

  • Boendet ligger på en resort
  • Boyta: 35 kvadratmeter
  • Cyklar

Liknande boenden

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  • Pool
  • Kök
  • Tvättmaskin
  • Torktumlare
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Jämför liknande boenden

Regler

Incheckning

Incheckning från 16.00
Kontaktfri incheckning erbjuds
Minimiålder för incheckning - 25 år

Utcheckning

Utcheckning innan 10.00

Incheckningsinstruktioner

Du kommer att få ett e-postmeddelande från värden med info om incheckning och utcheckning.
Informationen från boendet kan ha översatts med automatiska översättningsverktyg

Husregler

Guest is required to sign Rental Agreement and complete info in boarding pass- Min. age 21 - Security deposit required of $300 processed by Host
Pet policy: fee applies- no cats, 1 dog only, at least 1 year old, and fully house-trained. No dogs on or furniture or left unattended.
No firearms, weapons on property or resort. No smoking / No parties or events.

Husdjur

Djur är tillåtna
Assistanshundar är välkomna utan avgift
Endast hundar välkomnas
2 per rum (upp till 23 kg per husdjur)
Meddelande från värden: Not allowed on furniture. $75 for up to 2 dogs. Ma

Barn och extrasängar

Barn är välkomna.

Evenemang

Inga evenemang tillåts

Rökning tillåten

Rökning förbjuden
If there is any evidence of smoking, vaping, or ma

Viktig information

Att hålla koll på

Detta boende drivs av en privat värd (någon som inte agerar inom sin företagsverksamhet eller sitt yrke). EU:s konsumentlagar, inklusive ångerrätten, gäller inte för din bokning. Din bokning omfattas av den privata värdens avbokningspolicy.
Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.
Statligt utfärdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krävas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.
Särskilda önskemål erbjuds i mån av tillgång vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. Särskilda önskemål kan inte garanteras.
Fester och gruppevenemang är inte tillåtna på boendet.
Värden har angett att det finns en kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet.
Värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet.
På detta boende finns bland annat följande säkerhetsdetaljer: brandsläckare och förbandslåda.
Boendet hanteras av vår partner Vrbo. Du kommer att få ett e-postmeddelande från Vrbo med en länk till ett Vrbo-konto, där du kan att avboka eller ändra din bokning.

Bra att veta

Bil rekommenderas för transport till och från detta boende.

Om området

denna stuga ligger på stranden, nära en temapark i Sandbridge, ett område i Virginia Beach. Ocean Breeze Waterpark och Hunt Club Farm är exempel på lokala turistattraktioner, och den som har lust att shoppa kan besöka Pacific Avenue och Beach Mall Shopping Center. Sugen på ett evenemang eller en match? Kolla upp vad som är på gång på Virginia Beach Sportsplex eller Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. Upplev vattenäventyr som kajakpaddling och vattenskidåkning i närheten, eller prova på andra friluftsaktiviteter som cykling och cykelturer. Gå till vår reseguide för Virginia Beach
Se fler fritidshus i Virginia Beach
Karta
Virginia Beach, VA

I närheten

  • En sandstig som leder längs stranden, med trästaket på vardera sidan.
    Sandbridge Beach
    5 min till fots - 0.4 km
  • Två blå och gula flygplan som flyger i formation mot en blå himmel med moln.
    Naval Air Station Oceana
    20 min med bil - 19.1 km
  • En strandpromenad med bänkar, ett hotell och en klarblå himmel.
    Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    23 min med bil - 23.7 km
  • En sportmedicinsk klinik som heter Sportsplex och som ligger vid barnsjukhuset The King's Daughters.
    Virginia Beach Sportsplex
    26 min med bil - 28.3 km
  • Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
    28 min med bil - 32.9 km

Ta sig runt

  • Virginia Beach station – 36 min med bil
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 53 min med bil

Restauranger

  • Sedona Taphouse
    17 min med bil
  • 7-Eleven
    17 min med bil
  • Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse
    17 min med bil
  • Taco Bell
    16 min med bil
  • Red Robin
    17 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Finns det pool på Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly?

Ja, boendet har pool.

Är Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly husdjursvänligt?

Ja, detta boende tillåter hundar (högst 2 per rum) med en vikt på upp till 23 kg per djur.

Hur mycket kostar det att parkera vid Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly?

Parkering är tillgänglig på boendet.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.

Var ligger Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly?

Denna stuga vid stranden i Sandbridge ligger 0,3 km från Sandbridge Beach och 3,4 km från False Cape Beach. Hell's Point (golfklubb) och Lake Tecumseh ligger också mindre än 15 km härifrån.

Recensioner för Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock/Kayaks + Dog Friendly

Recensioner

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10

Renlighet

9,6

Läge

Recensioner

Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Raquel M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Sea La Vie is a hidden gem! Small and cozy, perfect for a couple. Tucked in a quiet community making it a calm and restful space. An easy walk to the beach, but because it’s set right on the bay you can also simply relax next to the water while enjoying your morning coffee on the porch. The hosts, Badria and Jay, have curated a space filled with thoughtful details and have implemented a simple check-in and checkout process. We would absolutely stay again.
Bodde här 3 nätter i maj 2026
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Casey G.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Awesome Sandbridge Vacation

The house and owners were amazing - we had an incredible time and will absolutely be visiting again.
Bodde här 3 nätter i mars 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

David H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Vacation

Beautiful relaxing environment.
Bodde här 3 nätter i april 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Sue B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
This is a lovely cottage with gorgeous bay views with sunsets. A quick walk to the beach and easy access to the back bay preservation area. The cottage was immaculate and very well appointed. We had a wonderful time.
Bodde här 4 nätter i september 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Sally M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great location. RV has everything you need. Bathroom is small, but the living space worked great for 2 people. Owners very responsive.
Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

David M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Very Accommodating!

Place was awesome. Initially seemed small but actually was nice to be close to my wife. They thought of everything and we cooked a few nights just to stay in and eat on that deck. Grill worked great, view was amazing, just an awesome place.
Bodde här 5 nätter i april 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Buddy and Donna P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Staying at this adorable place on Back Bay was a real treat. Very nice gated rv/tiny house community. Everything you need for a comfortable stay, including luxurious bathrobes! Special extras for our fur babies. Nice porch with retractable screens. Fishing from the dock. Clear detailed instructions and quick replies from hosts. I highly recommend this sweet gem of a place.
Bodde här 5 nätter i januari 2026
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

steve m.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Comfortable, thought of mostly everythg.
Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Tracy M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

View is exceptional!

The property owners go above and beyond to try and make your stay fabulous, and to make you feel at home. The view of the sound is fantastic.
Bodde här 4 nätter i september 2024
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Karen L.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great place!

Sea La Vie was cute, comfortable, and clean. We really enjoyed sitting out on the covered deck & boat dock to enjoy the beautiful view. Great hosts with excellent communication, very quick to respond to messages.
Bodde här 1 natt i juli 2024
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Benjamin S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great location

My sons loved veing right on the water. We caught 6 fish in the little time we were there.
Bodde här 2 nätter i augusti 2024
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Daniel G.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
There was a huge rain storm as we were approaching our rental, which flooded the road that was necessary to enter the area. Our hosts were on the phone with us, helping us to get a hotel in the area that accommodated pets. They graciously deducted one night from our rental fee as well.The cottage itself was cozy, clean, and comfortable, and included many special touches such as a dog toy for our pup, a basket of snacks, and a lavender sachet and slippers on the bed. The view of the bay was beautiful!It was a relaxing and enjoyable stay!
Bodde här 4 nätter i september 2025
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Bonnie R.

We spent 4 wonderful days at Sea La Vie.

Sea La Vie is a cozy cottage where we were able to relax and unwind sitting by the bay on a sunny dock. Peaceful environment. Just a short walk to Sandbridge Beach and a short drive to Virginia Beach. Lots of restaurants nearby. We very much enjoyed our time there. Badria and Jay were thoughtful and attentive hosts.
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Cari G.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great views, clean & organized!

This is a great property and the pictures are 100% accurate. It has great views, many amenities, and was very clean. It also had all the extras: well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels/bedding, and bikes/boats. EVERYTHING was labeled and this made it exceptionally easy to slide right into vacation mode (and not spend time trying to figure out how to turn something on or the location of an item)!! Communication with the hosts was excellent too.
Bodde här 2 nätter i april 2025
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Courtney S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Best rental we’ve ever been to!!!

What a treasure! I am a professional traveler and have stayed at some spectacular hotels in amazing and exotic places around the world. This was easily one of the best travel experiences we’ve had and we cannot wait to return. The hosts have literally thought of EVERYTHING and the home is so well-appointed. I would love to keep this spot a secret, but the hosts are amazing and deserve acknowledgement for such amazing hospitality!
Bodde här 2 nätter i juli 2024
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Jennifer R.

Amazing Place

My husband and I stayed for a few nights with our dog. I cant express how amazing this place is. We have been to a lot of beaches and beach houses and this by far was our favorite. The hosts did everything to make our stay easy and relaxing. We came during tropical storm Debbie, and the host kept us update with the weather every step of the way. The cottage was clean, fully stocked amenities (even phone chargers), with beautiful views. I would recommend this place to everyone. We plan on making this place our yearly vacation spot.
Verifierad recension

6/10 Okej

Leisa M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation och plats
Gillade inte: Annonsens riktighet
Nice location right on the water, great communication & Check in process. Very clean and comfortable full size bed! Things that could be improved: Queen bed is just a couch that can be turned into a bed and size wise seems too small to be a true queen. Also it was unstable because the plywood underneath fell in when we tried to pull it out, so my husband and I slept separately because we are not used to a full size, so he slept on the couch which was not what we expected to have to do. The shower pressure was very low and temperature was lukewarm. There was a weak spot in the floor at the foot of the bed and it felt like you could fall through if you weren’t careful. Overall these things were pretty minor and we still enjoyed our time at Sea La Vie.
Bodde här 4 nätter i mars 2026
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Jose D.

Cozy spot

My wife and I wanted to check the Sandbridge area out, and Sea La Vie was a great place for a couple. Beautiful spot right on the bay. The little house was fully equipped and there were bikes and kayaks we made use of. The development had a pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, and was across the street from the beach. Our hosts Badria and Jay were very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend!
Verifierad recension

8/10 Bra

Carl L.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Cute Quarters with Amazing View

We really enjoyed our stay here. Minor hiccup we encountered was after a long drive we arrived and there was no running water. The property owners fixed it promptly early the next morning. The view and dock are incredible. It is a small space but cozy and they have everything you need to cook and make yourself at home. Our dog loved it and they even had treats and a dog toy for our girl. Overall a great stay and prompt communication from the owners. The gas ran out and they very quickly instructed us how to change the propane tank.
Bodde här 3 nätter i juni 2025
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Kris W.

Sea la Vie

Our stay at Sea la Vie was wonderful. It was myself, my husband, 2 grown daughters and a dog. While it was tight, there is plenty of sitting room between the outside and inside that we were all comfortable. The deck is lovely and the constant breeze kept the bugs away. We ran into technology issues at check in and the hosts were very quick in responding over text to get us smoothly checked in. Would definitely recommend.
Verifierad recension

6/10 Okej

Lisa G.

Gillade: Renlighet och incheckning
Gillade inte: Läge och annonsens riktighet

"Cottage" is really an RV

When I read "charming cottage" and looked at the photos for this place, I did not picture an RV. It's a nicely kitted out RV, with a deck, but an RV nevertheless. We felt misled. It would be very easy for it to be made clear: just include one exterior photograph of the "cottage".There were bicycles, two kayaks, a porch, starter food, towels, etc., but I couldn't get over the fact that we were in a trailer park.
Bodde här 5 nätter i juli 2025
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Carolyn V.

Perfect beach retreat for family!

Spent a week at Sea La Vie with 2 kids and our dog. It was perfect relaxing beach week retreat for the family. The house was cute, clean, and had everything we needed including for Fido. Badria and Jay were very responsive our whole trip. We used the bikes to visit the local nature park, the beach wagon to roll our 4 yr old whose “legs were too tired” to and from the beach, and we had tons of fun at the aquarium and arcade on VA boardwalk. We used the kitchen for some home cooked dinners and lunches, and LOVED the deck and chairs. Badria and Jay added so many cute touches like the chocolates by the bed, dog toy by the bed, candles, and guest information book. We loved our stay!!
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Laura T.

Perfection

This was overall the most enjoyable trip I’ve taken, from the booking process to the stay itself. Our hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay and to maximize our fun while we were here. The view on the water is mesmerizing. My kids enjoyed fishing off the dock where we caught catfish, trout and even saw an alligator gar. When they weren’t fishing they were enjoying the kayaks provided. The bay is beautiful and the beach is just a quick bicycle ride away- bikes also provided. We were welcomed with a smore kit for the kids and rods ready to take cast. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Verifierad recension

10/10 Utmärkt

Carlos C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful, cozy, impressive attention to detail

Could not gush more over this spot. The community was not only even more picturesque than the pictures suggest, but everyone there was super friendly. The sandpiper beach across the street was comfortably walkable and had almost the feel of a private beach as it was very empty, so I was able to take my dogs there in the evening. The home is beautifully furnished and boasts a tremendous amount of detail, from plenty of basic comforts to labeled drawers, to games and towels and beach chairs and more. Already my friends and I have recommended this little gem to many friends and family. A little tight for 3+ people, but especially for a couples getaway (and doubly so if bringing pups), it would be hard to beat even at a considerably higher price point.
Bodde här 3 nätter i september 2024
Recension från en partnersida

10/10 Utmärkt

Julie D.

Perfect Getaway with superb hosts

Badria and Jay were exceptionally welcoming, friendly and informative hosts! They were very responsive to all my questions throughout our stay and prior. We had only one small issue (the kitchen sink handle was loose) which Jay resolved within the hour and gave us a gift card for the (very minor) inconvenience. The cottage was tastefully decorated and very welcoming. It had all of the comforts of home: ample hangers, phone chargers, spices & condiments, paper towels, bath & beach towels, and more! They also provided beach chairs & wagon, boogie boards and kayaks! Perfect location right on the bay. The two pools on site were well taken care of and never too crowded. We saw beautiful sunsets every night. Everything was wonderful and we’d definitely stay here again!