Welcome to Sheila by the Sea, your perfect family getaway in Norfolk!
Spacious & Comfortable: 2,500 sq ft home, 4 cozy bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
Sleeps up to 8 guests – ideal for families or small groups
Prime Location: Only a 5 minute walk to the beach, and 1 block from peaceful Chesapeake Bay beach & Bay Oaks park
Family Fun: Enjoy the playground, picnic areas, & outdoor activities just steps away
Book your stay at Sheila by the Sea today – your ultimate Norfolk family escape awaits!
Inside Sheila by the Sea:
☆☆ Bedrooms & Bathrooms ☆☆
- 1 King Bedroom, 2 Queen Bedrooms, 2 Twin Beds for the kids
- High-end linens, plush carpeting, and plenty of storage space to feel at home
- Primary Bathroom features a spacious stand-up shower & double sinks – perfect for busy mornings
- Kid-friendly Beach Vibe twin beds to make little ones smile
☆☆ Chef's Kitchen ☆☆
- Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space, and all the tools you need
- Spacious wooden cabinetry stocked with crockery, utensils, and everything for meal prep
- Perfect for creating family meals, whether you’re cooking up a feast or just a quick snack
☆☆ Living Room & Loft ☆☆
- Open-concept space with plush furnishings, vibrant area rug, and flat-screen TV
- Desk area in the main bedroom for work on the go with high-speed WiFi
☆☆ Outdoor Space ☆☆
- Fenced-in front yard for the kids and four-legged friends to run and play
- Relaxing balcony with seating to enjoy the view and watch the kids
Key Features:
* 1 King Bedroom, 2 Queen Bedrooms, 2 Twins
2.5 bathrooms (1 stand-up shower & 1 tub/shower combo)
* Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
* Desk + high-speed WiFi for work or leisure
* Sleek Smart TVs in living areas & bedrooms
* Pet-friendly (pre-approval and additional fee required – please check house rules)
Nearby Attractions (within 10 miles):
- Nauticus National Maritime Center – Hands-on exhibits for all ages
- Chrysler Museum of Art – Over 30,000 works from ancient to modern times
- MacArthur Center – Shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Military Aviation Museum – Vintage aircraft and history exhibits
- First Landing State Park – Hiking trails, beaches, and picnic areas
House trained dogs and cats that are pre approved are allowed! Pet fee is $100 per 10 nights. No puppies allowed. Pets must be crated when left unattended. Pets must be supervised when in the backyard and may not be left in the backyard unattended. $50 pet waste fee will be applied if pets are not cleaned up after. Pets must be pre approved or a fine of double the pet fee per night will be applied.
Please note while the home is cleaned very thoroughly between stays and air filters changed regularly, we do allow dogs at the home. Those with severe allergies will need to consider our home’s suitability for their unique needs.
30+ day stays require background check, lease, and deposit after booking. Booking will be canceled if not completed. All stays over 30 days are brokered by Sojourn Realty.
Please note lawn care and trash service may come on the premises during your stay. Days and times vary, please inquire if you need more specifics on when to expect these services to take place during your stay.
HOUSE RULES:
- No smoking allowed (weed or cigarettes) - evidence will incur a $500 minimum fine. Please smoke away from the home away from windows or doors and dispose of cigarette butts properly.
- Any visitors must also be listed in the guest count. Minimum fine of $50 per person per night will apply for any undisclosed guests. The city is strict about maximum occupancy including visitors and we cannot allow more than the max guest count at any one time.
- Please observe a 9 p.m.- 8 a.m. quiet hour for our neighbors. They are our utmost priority to continue to operate short term rentals for years to come. Noise violations are taken seriously and will have one courtesy warning before removal without repayment for nights unspent.
- Our place is not for parties. $500 minimum fine for parties. A party is defined by any more than 10 occupants in the home at any one time. No refund will be given for nights unspent if we are forced to terminate the reservation due to a party. We want you to have a great time with up to 10 guests in the house maximum, including any visitors. This is a residential area and our neighbors rely on us not to disrupt the community. We want to continue to do short term rentals for a long time so please help us respect our neighbors.
- Please note while the home is cleaned very thoroughly between stays and air filters changed regularly, we do allow dogs at the home. Those with severe allergies will need to consider our home’s suitability for their unique needs.
- No refunds will be given for COVID-19 or weather related cancellations. Please consider purchasing trip insurance that covers any unforeseen circumstances. Please note during hurricane season our area is prone to inclement weather.
- $75 per hour charge for not checking out on time. Please communicate if you need more time, if we can accommodate we will not charge a fee.
- If our property has a grill, please clean after use to avoid an extra $75 grill cleaning charge.
- Ice makers are an extra amenity and no refunds will be given if they are not functioning properly.
- If equipment is used that would make the utilities charge become excessive, that will be charged back to the renter.
- Any cleaning or maintenance issues must be addressed to the host. We must be able to attempt to fix the issue before offering refunds. If an issue is not addressed during the stay, no refunds will be provided.
- Stays over 60 days will require a clean every 30 days included in your booking fee.
- An application, screening, signed lease and deposit is required for 90+ day rentals-please inquire for more details. Bookings over 90 days are brokered by Sojourn Realty.
- Guest agrees to complete a third-party encrypted ID verification independent of the platform booked on for security purposes. If the guest does not complete the verification or the host is not comfortable with the screening results, host may cancel the reservation with full refund to the guest.
- Please note that we do not do shoveling or snow removal. Use caution in case of these situations, as we are not to be held liable.
