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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12250 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sandbridge Beach5 min walk
Naval Air Station Oceana19 min drive
Virginia Beach Boardwalk20 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)37 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Property was as advertised! Large and plenty of space for all family members! The only con is the upstairs that has 4 be...

Cameron E.

Oct 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Cottage on the Back Bay!

* 4 Night Minimum until the end of May 2024* Great 2023 updates! Fresh paint, brand new HVAC & new flooring!
Celtic Sands, located just a block from the ocean in the charming community of Sandbridge Beach, is the
ideal summer vacation home for families and friends who enjoy the sun, surf, and sand. This five-
bedroom, three-and-a-half bath beach charmer can accommodate up to ten guests comfortably, which
makes it the perfect place to create lifelong memories with the kids and grandparents.

It’s beachy interior décor and Cape Cod -style shaker shingle exterior is reminiscent of what Sandbridge
affectionately terms “Beach Boxes,” which simply means these are the homes that helped put
Sandbridge on the map as one of the top beach destinations on the Eastern Shore.
The wraparound deck is the perfect place to enjoy early morning coffee while capturing the spectacular
sunrises Sandbridge is known for. Or, after a day at the beach, relax, unwind, and dine al fresco as you
savor the equally breathtaking sunsets.

This property is perfect for several water-based activities! It is located directly on Bass Inlet, which has access to the bay, if you are interested in bringing or renting a kayak or other items for your stay. We also provide a gas grill that truly enhances the opportunity to enjoy your weekend outdoors!

Our little piece of paradise is private, but there is a lot to do both in and around Sandbridge. In addition
to a variety of gift shops such as the Sandbridge Island Restaurant, Zeros Subs, Jose Tequilia's or Baja Bar & Grill Restaurant! The fishing pier and Little Island public beach access point & parking is only a 4-minute drive from your location. The pristine beach is perfect for shell-seeking, surfing and all things fun-in-the-sun related.
There is the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with bike riding and walking trails. Here is where you’ll find an array of waterfowl, birds and other wildlife and marine life. So popular, Back Bay has been placed on the map as one of America’s best nature refuges to visit by the
late TV travel journalist Charles Kuralt. Whether you spend your day on the trails, catching waves, or reading the latest summer steamer, Celtic Sands and Sandbridge Beach will make you feel like the luckiest person on earth!
All this and more await! Call us today!

1st Floor: Sofa Bed size Double in Den area.
Full Bathroom

2nd Floor: 1 King room with En-suite full Bathroom

3rd Floor: 1 King room, 2 Queen rooms, 1 Twin Bunkbed with1 Full/Double room, the Hallway Full Bathroom is shared on 3rd Floor.

All properties come with central air, a washer, and dryer. We provide linens and bath towels to suit the number of guests per property.

Listed below are all of the standard features available within our properties unless otherwise noted.
Foosball
Streaming Only TV
Non- Smoking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Linens
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Washer and Dryer
Telephone
High Speed Internet Access
Pillows and Bedspreads
Bath Towels Provided
Deck Furniture
BBQ Grill
25 and older to reserve for family vacations only.
No events
No parties
Homes are furnished and decorated to the individual Owner's taste.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Virginia Beach

This holiday home is located in Sandbridge, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbridge Beach and First Landing State Park, while Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach and Jerrassic Park - Metal Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights. Ocean Breeze Waterpark and JT's Grommet Island Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia

What's nearby

Sandbridge Beach - 5 min walk
Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 19 min drive
Naval Air Station Oceana - 19 min drive
Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 20 min drive
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

Virginia Beach Station - 23 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min drive
‪Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - ‬12 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
‪Señor Fox Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage on the Back Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage on the Back Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on the Back Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage on the Back Bay! located?

Located in Sandbridge, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sandbridge Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of False Cape Beach and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Shifting Sands Beach and Surfing Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice n clean

Great instruction for everything

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Isaac G.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was great! The only suggestion is getting a new coffee pot. Old and no auto-off

Great stay, location. The coffee make needs to go. lot's of good memories from this stay. The close proximity to the beach was nice. The grounds were great and we has plenty space. The realty company was very friendly and responsive. The property was clean and well organized. The location is great for families and friends. Enjoyed it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron E.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway!

Property was as advertised! Large and plenty of space for all family members! The only con is the upstairs that has 4 bedrooms to 1 bathroom, but it’s just a minor inconvenience. Property manager and staff were very helpful when a minor issue came up!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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8/10 Good

Paul R.

23 Aug 2023

Great Place for a Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Celtic Sands was a super choice for our first family beach week in 5 years. As life long OBXers we were most impressed with the beach cottage style of the house and the easy walk to the uncrowded beach. The house was very clean, nicely furnished, and the kitchen was extensively equipped. We appreciated the extra refrigerator, grill tools, beach chairs, and the outside shower. Access to the house and the back yard through the garage was was wonderful. The kayak dock was especially nice for our kayakers who enjoyed paddling along the canal to Back Bay. We loved Jose Tequila's for lunch, although parking was minimal. The back deck was a favorite spot as was the sunroom (in the early a.m.) We would have been able to appreciate the view from the deck were it not for the tree (infested with insects) blocking much of the view. Although the house was a great fit for our family, there were a few things that would have made us more comfortable. Having only a few hooks on the wall in the bedrooms with no closets was not sufficient. An armoire in those rooms would help. Only one bathroom upstairs to serve four bedrooms, was difficult and having no lock on the door made for numerous awkward moments. The same is true regarding no lock on the powder room door on the main level. The extra full bath on the bottom floor was very helpful when everyone needed showers at the end of the beach day, but again no lock. All in all we loved the house, but the no lock bathrooms were a deal breaker for some of our family. Put locks on those doors and we will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Chill beach home close to beach and kids fished off back yard

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tandi M.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

It was a great location and great house for family and friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

10 July 2023

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Company getaway

We held our 3rd annual company beach/fishing getaway at Celtic Sands. The house exceeded all my expectations. All the guest (12 of us in all) had a wonderful time. The accommodations for that many people was spot on. The spacious kitchen to the large dining room to the back deck. Only thing I would suggest is an upgrade to the hvac system ( house wouldn’t cool below 70), and to remove the cherry tree in the back yard that blocks the gorgeous view of the back bay. We will be staying here again next year

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Sandbridge

This place was perfect for our group - my husband and I, our 4 teen/young adult boys and 2 of their friends. Plenty of space for everyone, a great layout, easy walk to the beach, dock for the canal (we rented kayaks). We had a great time and would definitely rent again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lyndsey n.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house, good location

We really enjoyed the house. It was very comfortable for our family. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and pots/pans. There were lots of different hang out areas and comfortable spaces. The bathroom situation isn't amazing - 4 bedrooms on the top level with just one full bath. But we made it work. The other downsides to this home were fairly minor - Very thin blankets on a few of the beds, more like 2 sheets and no blankets so a few guests were cold when a storm blew in. The kitchen had no dishwasher soap, which made me question if the dishes were clean when we arrived. The cleaners were there early, sitting in the driveway waiting for us to leave. Very awkward. Even knowing these things, I would rent the house again. It was very comfortable and fit our needs well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

4 Aug 2022

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We'd Go Back

My wife and I rented Celtic Sands so that we could participate in a family reunion in Sandbridge. Of the 3 houses rented, Celtic Sands was the best. Another family had a pool at theirs, but we had a fire pit and additionally had a large porch, both of which came in handy when the family came over to visit. At my sister’s rental home, they had to launder the sheets themselves because the cleaning people were told to come at 5 pm, but my sister’s family had arrived earlier. At my brother’s place they felt the home was a bit old, not run down, but felt a little worn at the edges. In the final analysis Celtic Sands came out on top when compared with the other 3 houses, and we were very comfortable. The code on the front door lock made it easy for us to enter our first day. The rooms were clean, though we did start with one bed having no sheets. We received a new set on Monday when the rental office opened after receiving a message prompt over the weekend asking us to message back if we were missing anything. Very simple, very easy. Having the kitchen and porches both on the second floor made for better views of the canal. Access to the canal with a kayak would have been easy, but more importantly the beach was so close, and we went there often. All in all it was a great place and we’d be happy to rent it again. *After you've registered with the property's rental agency be sure to call and confirm that they have received your registration form.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

24 July 2022

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Excellent location and property was very clean.

This property was very clean and an excellent location to enjoy both the beach and canal. Our family had a great time kayaking and visiting the beach. On the downside, the air conditioning unit could not handle the number of rooms so many of the bedrooms were warm. Fans helped, but future renters should be forewarned.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022