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Oceanfront, 2-story penthouse with 3 balconies, 3 pools & 2 gyms

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10244.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Virginia Beach, VA
  • Sandbridge Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Naval Air Station Oceana
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Oceanfront, 2-story penthouse with 3 balconies, 3 pools & 2 gyms

The Sanctuary - Rock Lobster Penthouse B407

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Escape to paradise in this stunning oceanfront penthouse at The Sanctuary. Boasting over 2,600 square feet of luxurious living space, Rock Lobster offers unparalleled views of Little Island Pier and the Atlantic Ocean. With three private balconies, you’ll have ample space to savor breathtaking sunrises, enjoy oceanfront dining, and spot dolphins playing in the waves. Inside, four elegantly appointed bedrooms (all with Smart TVs) await, including three with en-suite bathrooms, ensuring comfort and privacy for every member of your party.

The living area is bright and spacious with comfortable seating and great ocean views from the two balconies on the first floor. The living area also features a large 65" TV – perfect for family get-togethers and movie nights after a day spent at the beach.

The fabulous, top-of-the-line kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including an extra-large refrigerator/freezer), an island for extra seating, and lots of cabinet space.

The first suite occupies the entire second floor, offering a magnificent private balcony overlooking the ocean. It also features a bathroom with granite countertops, a tile-and-glass shower, and an oversize jetted tub. The second suite is also on the oceanfront and features private balcony access.

For those who need to mix in a little work during their stay, the first suite features a comfortable desk, and high-speed internet access is available throughout the home.


Things to Know
The community pool is open annually from the beginning of June to the end of August for guest use. Pool dates are weather permitting and at the Condo Association's discretion.
The Sanctuary HOA schedules structural upkeep during the off-season, blocking off certain sides of the buildings, making it unsafe for our guests to be on the balcony. The balcony may not be available for guests from October to mid-May.
The desk located in the upstairs bedroom
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 4.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Virginia Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Sandbridge, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach. Flame of Hope Memorial and Seatack Community are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Virginia Beach Fishing Pier and Hell's Point Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Virginia Beach Sportsplex or Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Virginia Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Sandbridge Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 23 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Naval Air Station Oceana - 24 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach - 26 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 27 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 33 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Señor Fox Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brooklyn Bagels - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Margie & Ray's Crabhouse - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, 2-story penthouse with 3 balconies, 3 pools & 2 gyms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, 2-story penthouse with 3 balconies, 3 pools & 2 gyms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, 2-story penthouse with 3 balconies, 3 pools & 2 gyms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, 2-story penthouse with 3 balconies, 3 pools & 2 gyms located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sandbridge condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of False Cape Beach and Sandbridge Beach. Hell's Point Golf Club and Heron Ridge Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getaway

Overall, it was a very nice, quiet, and relaxing getaway. Loved that the kitchen was equipped with everything is needed to prepare any meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavitha

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

Beautiful Property

Very nice location, clean well kept property! We were lucky to see dolphins from the balcony close to the shore
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Dream vacation!

The views! The surf! The sand! The house! Rock Lobster rocks!
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6/10 Okay

Beth U.

Has the potential to be so much more!

The unit was clean and the kitchen well stocked for your cooking needs. Unfortunately that’s where it ended. I expect better furniture and beds when I’m paying that amount of money for a week. I’ve stayed in other units at The Sanctuary and didn’t have the same experience. Shop around.

6/10 Okay

Morgan S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not cleanly, pools and spa closed

We arrived to the condo shortly after check in and the beds were made and the bathroom sinks were cleaned, but that was the extent of the cleaning done prior to our arrival. My baby was crawling on the floor and in a matter of minutes his clothes and feet turned black from dirt. We mopped twice and it still wasn't great. The walls were filthy, as was the dining room table. There were unwashed blankets wadded up in a bedroom closet that smelled hideous. There was mold around the air conditioning vents, bugs in the shower, debris on the carpet (we found toothpicks and hair not vacuumed). My husband changed the air conditioning filter as it was completely covered in dust. There was dirt/or what looked like could have been dried blood on a top bed bunk sheet. The refrigerator had not been cleaned. Dust/cob webs hanging from the kitchen ceiling. I left a review the night we arrived and was told someone would be in contact as soon as possible for cleaning, we are on our way home a week later and did not hear from anyone. The pools and hot tub closed the morning after we arrived so that was quite a disappointment for our children. The elevators worked about 50% of the time so that was also a pain.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Traci Q.

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

Beach 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Sandbridge. Condo was as described. Beach was great. We were a little disappointed at the lack of restaurants in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Barbara C.

May Stay

A decent penthouse, however, the penthouse is on the market for sale and the home owner is not interested in making any updates to the furniture or kitchen appliances. The living room furniture is very worn and there was a chair that had two front broken or loose legs which made the chair unsafe to sit in. The microwave in the kitchen, above the stove, is not working so the home owners had a countertop microwave that they just put there for use, and the dishwasher was not working properly and when load, the dishwasher leans forward because it has not been installed properly. Vacasa needs to up their cleaning department! They charge a ridiculous cleaning fee, and you would expect the unit would be immaculate! Not so!!! That said…….the views are amazing❣️
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8/10 Good

Steve F.

Very nice Condo but beware that website is misleading. No hot tub or Cabana.

View and beach access was great. Building A pool area was very nice. B ok. Condo beautiful and spacious for 6 adults and 4 children. Jose Tequilla at Sanctuary was excellent and great service.

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

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

condo was as advertised.. few glitches with AC unit..Keyless entry would have been easier.

The 2 buildings of Sandbridge need some TLC. dirty stairwells, pool bathrooms with no toilet paper or women’s restroom locked from the inside for several days. There is no swim up bar at the ocean pool land the bar building is an wye sore and looks like it’s going to fall done. The Mexican restaurant on site was great. Brian from maintenance was AWESOME!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Brittney M.

Loved the condo but won’t come back

The place looked just like the pictures everything was nice, the balconies definitely could have been cleaner and that’s with me understanding that it was still technically the off season. Someone unlocked and tried to come in the codo but we had the top lock locked so it caught when they opened the door- we heard “oops” and they closed the door… we checked in Monday and that happened Tuesday morning. I called and even text 3 numbers and explained what had happened and no one could give me an answer and I have yet to have an answer, we left early because we were uncomfortable and honestly disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Exceptional vacation!

We loved everything about this penthouse! Our 4 teenage boys loved every second of it, as did the 4 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Ann P.

Rock Lobster

The view of the ocean is spectacular!
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10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Rock Lobster Penthouse

We absolutely loved this condo and location! The balconies and rocking chairs are amazing! The condo had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfortable. The space is peaceful and inviting. We can’t wait to return!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

5 stars

Great location and condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Relaxing and rejuvenating oasis

We spent a week at the Rock Lobster Penthouse and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The condo is right in the beach and has three decks to chose from to enjoy the sunrise or sunshine. Everything you need for a beach trip is either there or close by. The large kitchen is equipped with multiple pans, utensils, etc so you can enjoy cooking for family at the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Vicki F.

This condo was great for a group of 7 ladies. The house could have been cleaner.

Loved the fact that each bedroom had a bathroom

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

fabulous property

The condo is fantastic! It's well stocked for cooking at home for a big group. Views from the multiple balconies are stunning. Plenty of space. Coffee lovers beware! The glass carafe for the drip coffee maker was MIA and despite multiple calls to Vacasa and multiple promises, it remained missing for the duration of our stay. There was a Keurig machine, however we didn't bring Kcups so had to send someone out for supplies in order to have coffee in the morning. A seemingly minor detail but put a damper on our trip. Additionally, we had two in our group with difficulties walking which was only a problem when our elevator access key cards stopped working randomly one evening. We called Vacasa again and did receive a call from maintenance who shared that the elevators are frequently down at this complex. We did receive two additional keys (the next day) but by then, the original keys were working again. Beware if you are elderly or otherwise elevator dependent. Supposed to be nonsmoking area but we stepped out onto the balcony when we arrived to a could of tobacco smoke. Seemed to be the floor below us and thankfully a one time occurrence.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Life Changing

We loved everything. This beautiful home was clean well prepared and absolutely met everyone of our expectations. We want to thank the owners for allowing us to share in your beautiful home. We celebrated 39 years of marriage and my wife's 60th birthday with our children and a few friends, your home is set up so that we could enjoy our family and maximize every minute. We enjoyed the views we enjoyed being able to relax in a comfortable home and we look forward to doing this every year. Thank you so much. We also want to thank Cathy and the staff for everything that they did to help make this visit memorable .
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8/10 Good

Leah H.

Great place

We loved this place! There were a few things that were a struggle with somethings. The oven didn't work but the microwave worked just fine for what we needed! It was a beautiful view and really close and easily accessible to the ocean. It was a 30 min drive to Virginia beach which everything we did was there but it was well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Sara E.

Great Unit, Disappointed in New Management

This was a well laid out, spacious unit with great access to the elevator and an amazing beach view. We’ve stayed in this complex for four years now and love the setup. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the change in property management. The unit wasn’t fully cleaned when we arrived (needed to be vacuumed, sand and a dirty wash cloth in one bathroom) and we weren’t given any toilet paper to start with. The elevator call button was also broken for most of our stay. Looking to book next year, rates are 40% higher year over year and the price goes up every time you view a property. We decided to stop staying here and have sought a rental with another company as a result.
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8/10 Good

Erin C.

Great week!

Overall we had an amazing week! The location to the beach and views from our balconies were amazing!! We have been going to the Outer Banks for years but this was our first trip to Sandbridge. The transition with the Vacasa buyout seems to be very rocky as they don’t have enough local employees to run the facility (and this is no fault of the local staff that is there). The building is in need of general maintenance and cleaning that comes with being an oceanfront property. When you check in you’re given a packet of info with a map but the buildings aren’t marked and there’s nobody explaining where the condo unit actually is or how to access it. We figured it out but if things were marked more clear it wouldn’t been easier. There’s an awesome beachfront pool with a swim up bar that could be amazing but they have NOTHING in stock. You aren’t allowed to bring in your own food or drink inside the area which wouldn’t be a problem if they had drinks and food in stock. We were given a menu to order lunch and our family decided what we wanted and when we tried to order the bartender told us they only had hot dogs and chips on the side! Umm then why even hand us a menu?! LOL! We aren’t hard to please but that’s beyond ridiculous! No bags of chips or snacks, no bottled water, no beer. No nothing! We have always rented a beach house so we’re used to doing things on our own but with more staff and a little love this place could be truly incredible! The condo itself was great and the Kitchen was well stocked!!
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4/10 Poor

Denise C.

Denise from Ohio

Upon checking in our condo had never been cleaned. Slept in beds, dirty towels on the bathroom floors, crumbles of food on the table and kitchen counters, etc. It took 20 minutes to reach anyone as all their phone numbers went to an answering machine. A half hour later people came in to clean. The people from the cleaning service were wonderful. The condo next to ours was never cleaned as they were not lucky enough to get a human to answer. They did their own cleaning and laundry replacing. The water was off for 14 hours on our second day. Again, took 5 phone numbers to reach a person. And this includes the “emergency “ number on their welcome envelope. The condo itself was beautiful and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Beautiful ocean views

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Pleasant

We love this place, this is our second time staying in rock lobster this time though there was more mildew in the showers and on the fans which was concerning. Also wood trim that was off the wall laying around. Also Very buggy on balcony.
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8/10 Good

Mary Q.

Rock lobster b407

Overall great condo, could use a new couch and the tv in the bunk room did not work. But would rent again

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