902 CH Historic Carriage House 20 Steps to Beach + Hot Tub, Kayaks, Beachfront Grilling

902 CH Historic Carriage House 20 Steps to Beach + Hot Tub, Kayaks, Beachfront Grilling

Step back in time at the Historic Carriage House, a beautifully restored 120-year-old gem just 20 feet from the Chesapeake Bay. Once home to horses and rowboats in the early 1900s, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house now blends timeless charm with modern comfort — offering guests a truly unique and peaceful bayfront getaway.


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⭑Bedroom:⭑
✔ King bed with plush linens, extra pillows & cozy blankets
✔ Spacious walk-in closet and large dresser for ample storage
✔ Room-darkening shades for restful sleep
✔ Ensuite private bathroom featuring a deep soaker tub, walk-in shower, and built-in TV
✔ SmartTV with access to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime & more
✔ In-room safe for valuables
✔ Lockable bedroom door for added privacy

⭑Second Bedroom:⭑
✔ Queen bed with premium bedding, extra pillows & blankets
✔ Full closet, dresser, and room-darkening shades
✔ SmartTV for personalized entertainment

⭑Living Room:⭑
✔ Bright, open-concept space with a queen sleeper sofa
✔ Cozy seating area ideal for relaxing or watching TV
✔ SmartTV with top streaming apps and blackout shades
✔ Stylish décor and privacy as a separate living area

⭑Kitchen and Dining Area:⭑
✔ Fully equipped modern kitchen with stainless-steel (GE) appliances
✔ Refrigerator, freezer, gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher
✔ Coffee maker with coffee, creamer & sweetener; toaster; blender; hot-water kettle
✔ Cooking basics: pots, pans, baking sheet, oil, salt & pepper
✔ Wine glasses, dishes, silverware
✔ Dining table with seating for 6

⭑Bathrooms:⭑
✔ Master bathroom: deep soaker tub, built-in TV, walk-in shower
✔ Second bathroom: versatile shower/tub combo
✔ Complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel), fresh towels, and hair dryer
✔ Starter bath kit and full bath essentials provided

⭑Outdoor Space:⭑
✔ Private terrace exclusive to your suite with dining table & lounge seating
✔ Patio or balcony for relaxing under the stars

⭑Additional Amenities:⭑
✔ High-speed wireless internet (75 Mbps) throughout
✔ In-unit washer & dryer, iron, and ironing board
✔ Crib, Pack ’n Play, and high chair available on request
✔ Laptop-friendly dedicated workspace
✔ Essentials kit: towels, linens, soap, toilet paper

⭑Safety and Security:⭑
✔ Smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher
✔ First aid kit for emergencies
✔ Smart lock for secure, contactless self-check-in
✔ Security cameras in common areas (never inside suites)
✔ Internal sensors for temperature, humidity, vapor, and decibel levels
✔ Noise monitoring device (no audio recorded)

⭑Entertainment and Connectivity:⭑
✔ SmartTVs in every room with all major streaming services

⭑Heating and Cooling:⭑
✔ Central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort

⭑Parking and Facilities:⭑
✔ Nearby street parking and public parking garages

Point of Interest:

🏖️ – Ocean View Beach Park – 0.3 mi / 2 min
🌊 – Willoughby Spit – 0.4 mi / 2 min
🎣 – Ocean View Fishing Pier & Restaurant – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🌳 – Captain’s Quarters Park – 1.2 mi / 4 min
🌺 – Norfolk Botanical Garden – 4.5 mi / 10 min
🖼️ – Chrysler Museum of Art – 5.0 mi / 12 min
🌆 – Town Point Park – 5.2 mi / 12 min
⚓ – Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🍽️ – Waterside District – 5.3 mi / 12 min
🦒 – Virginia Zoo – 6.0 mi / 13 min
⛵ – East Beach Marina – 6.1 mi / 13 min
🛍️ – Wards Corner Shopping District – 6.5 mi / 14 min
🏘️ – Ghent Historic District – 5.8 mi / 14 min
☕ – Oceanview Diner – 0.6 mi / 4 min
🍝 – Franco’s By The Bay – 0.5 mi / 3 min
🚤 – Little Creek Marina – 3.0 mi / 8 min
🚴 – Elizabeth River Trail – 5.5 mi / 12 min
🌉 – Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Viewpoint – 2.8 mi / 7 min
🛶 – Kayaking at Willoughby Bay – 1.0 mi / 3 min
🦪 – Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar – 0.7 mi / 4 min

At check-in, you`ll get a parking permit—please display it on your rear-view mirror while on the property. The permit is next to your guest book in the kitchen or dining area. Only registered guests may park on-site; visitors, boats, trailers, work vans, and RVs must park elsewhere.

Each unit comes with one parking space. Occasionally, we can offer a second spot for one of the five rentals. Please inform us at booking if you need extra parking so we can check availability.

Do not back into parking spots; drive forward until your bumper touches the deck. Large vehicles—including full-size pickup trucks, king cab pickups, and large SUVs with third-row seats (Suburbans, Escalades, Excursions, etc.)—must park in the marked gravel area to the right of the driveway, leaving space for another vehicle.

Our parking lot also features a striped regulation Pickleball court—a unique amenity for guests to enjoy. Parking spaces are clearly marked with yellow stripes, and vehicles should park at a 45-degree angle.

The property is easy to find, especially at night. Look for the ground-mounted wooden sign marked “Poseidon”—illuminated with red and green lights. Turn into the driveway next to the red light and the Poseidon sign.

We’re centrally located in the region and just minutes from major destinations:
• 1 hour to Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens
• 30 minutes to Virginia Beach Resort
• 15 minutes to Norfolk International Airport, Downtown Norfolk, EVMS, and NSU
• Less than 10 minutes to Norfolk Naval Base, Old Dominion University, Hampton University, the VA Hospital, and Little Creek Amphibious Base

Please note: Public transportation in our area is limited. A car is strongly recommended for getting around comfortably and efficiently.

We’re happy to assist during your stay. Upon check-in, you’ll receive our contact information, including a phone number and email address. If you reach out by phone or text, please include the full address of your rental cottage (902 W. Ocean View Avenue, Carriage House) so we can respond quickly and accurately.

Our neighborhood, Willoughby Spit has seen a great deal of history. Sea trade has sailed past its shores since the founding of the United States in the 1600`s. The neighborhood was created by The Great Coastal Hurricane on August 22, 1706. A few blocks from the Poseidon is the spot where President Abraham Lincoln came ashore to plan the Battle of Norfolk during the Civil War. From our front yard we still see commercial and naval ships as well as commercial watermen plying the historic Chesapeake Bay and still hear fog horns from these vessels.

This is a quiet beachfront neighborhood that is ideal for watching sunrises and sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay. Fish, crab, sail, kayak, paddle board, or just be a beachcomber. Ships have been visiting our area since 1607 and one never knows what historic artifact might wash up on our beaches. Sit under the pergola and watch the commercial fishermen plying the waters on their Chesapeake Deadrise john boats, look at the commercial shipping and warships coming in an out of the Hampton Roads Harbor. Underneath please find some of the places and activities that make this a wonderful waterfront neighborhood:

Historic Fort Monroe (about 5 miles away), located on the other side of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. This is where African slaves were first freed during the Civil War. The fort also protected the harbor for nearly 200 years

Chamberlain Hotel at Fort Monroe (about 5-miles away) - Features an extensive Sunday buffet overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Long pants and button down shirts required and reservations are must

Ocean View Fishing Pier - located bout 2-miles to the east at the intersection of 1st View and W Ocean View Avenue, this pier is an entertainment complex of sorts. Tickets are sold for the pier`s head boats for half a day of fishing and sightseeing. There are two restaurants and a rooftop bar with live entertainment. Then there is a very long pier that is great for fishing and crabbing and there is free parking there too.

Ocean View Golf Course - located on Brooke Avenue and East Ocean View Avenue about 2 miles away. This is a 18 hole public golf course that is well played and well loved. It received a complete makeover in 2011 and it was christened by none other than Tiger Woods.

East Beach Marina District - located about 7 miles east off of Pretty Lake Avenue and East Ocean View Avenue. The area is home to several marinas and is home to Sail Time, where sailboats can be rented. There are several restaurants in-and-around the district and include Surfrider Restaurant (lunch and dinner), Longboards (lunch and dinner), Stoneys (lunch and Dinner), Sandfiddler Cafe (breakfast and lunch), Captain Groovy`s (lunch and dinner), and Karla`s House (breakfast and lunch). The OV Diner is closer and is located near the intersection of Granby Street and East Ocean View Avenue. The Willoughby Fish House and the Willoughby Bay Inn are located in the neighborhood and are less than a half mile away. I personally eat that these places many times a week, every week and would not recommend them if they were anything less than good

A parking permit will be issued at check-in. It must be hung on the rear view mirror at all times while on the property. We can only accommodate our registered guests for parking. Sorry, but visitors must park off-site. We cannot accommodate boats, trailers, RV`s, panel trucks, or tractor trailers. If you bring them they must be parked off-site

We have 5 rentals and 9 parking spaces. If you are bringing more than one vehicle please let us know at the time you are making your reservation so that we can try to make arrangements for the extra vehicle.

From W. Ocean View Avenue, the property is identified with a ground mounted sign with the property name on it, Poseidon. At night the sign is lit. Because of our coastal area there are green and red navigational beacons to assist our guests at night. The red light indicates where the incoming driveway is located