Dog-friendly home on the bay w/private hot tub & pool, central AC, WiFi, W/D
3.7
Good(14 Reviews)House in Sandbridge, VA
19 guests · 8 bedrooms · 9 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Ocean Heart
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Welcome to Ocean Heart, a modern home with eight bedrooms and three levels of living space! This comfortable beach house has interior specialty lighting in the bedrooms and main third-level living area, giving the house a beautiful ambiance in the evening accented by the natural sunset vistas over beautiful Back Bay. Once you step inside, you will notice that this home away from home has been recently updated with revarnished steps, fresh paint in sections of the home, a new display case, new railings inside, beautiful new outdoor furniture, new granite countertops in the outside bar area, and incredible landscaping with rows and rows of rosemary bushes and plants everywhere with fresh mulch.
Each of the three levels offers bedrooms and gathering areas, making this a great choice for several families to share or for an extended family to spread out. Large decks overlook the fenced, in-ground pool with loungers and spacious pool deck area, as well as the dock and covered hot tub. Countless hours of outside time can be spent swimming, relaxing in the hot tub, touring the many inlets and canals in the bay, fishing and crabbing from the dock, cooling off in the shade, sunbathing, and of course, going to the beach which is just a short walk right out your front door.
The amazing unobstructed view of the bay will astound you each day from large windows showcasing the area’s natural beauty. Relax on one of several comfortable leather couches, watch TV from the large flatscreen, or enjoy your group coming together to prepare a meal in the large kitchen/dining area. The great rooms are fantastic for families spending time together. Granite kitchen counters gleam with specialty lighting which highlights the stainless steel appliances and white granite dining tables. Meals are easy with a well-equipped kitchen, doubled-up refrigerators, and doubled-up stovetops/ovens. There is lots of room for groceries and cooking. Two tables can accommodate all the guests, with four additional seats at the counter bar. Tile and wood laminate flooring throughout the great room. Two bedrooms are on this upper floor, one king suite and one queen suite, each with a private bath and tastefully decorated with beachy accents, beautiful artwork, and TVs. There is an additional half-bath in the great room area for use as well. In the evening be sure to turn on the accent lighting and enjoy the different colors that light up the room.
The middle level offers four bedrooms and a small cozy couch to relax in. There are three main suites, each with a private bath, plus a child-friendly bunk room with a twin-over-double bunk and a twin-over-twin bunk with a private bath. All of these bedrooms also offer accent lighting and TVs. The laundry room is located in the hall for easy access from the other floors.
The lower level of Ocean Heart offers a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, sink, cabinetry, and seating including a small dining table with chairs and a game table with booth seating perfect for playing cards or a board game. Extra food and beverage storage as well as a bath, making this very convenient for accessing the hot tub (just outside the sliding door) and the pool area. Two bedrooms are on the lower level, one with access to the second bath.
The middle and upper levels have decks with access from west-facing bedrooms and offer both sunny and shady places to catch the sun’s rays and to view the amazing sunsets you will be entertained with nightly. Plenty of parking rounds out this great house making Ocean Heart a great choice for your family vacation.
Things to Know
This home has a dedicated cleaner for the entire summer and there will not be any cleaning issues.
The pool will be open from late April through early/mid-October.
In response to previous reviews regarding mold, we want to assure you that this property has had a thorough remediation process, followed by comprehensive testing that confirmed the absence of mold. We continuously strive to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety at this property, and this home has a dedicated cleaner for the entire summer, ensuring a hassle-free stay.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.
Dock details:
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.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Welcome to Ocean Heart, a modern home with eight bedrooms and three levels of living space! This comfortable beach house has interior specialty lighting in the bedrooms and main third-level living area, giving the house a beautiful ambiance in the evening accented by the natural sunset vistas over beautiful Back Bay. Once you step inside, you will notice that this home away from home has been recently updated with revarnished steps, fresh paint in sections of the home, a new display case, new railings inside, beautiful new outdoor furniture, new granite countertops in the outside bar area, and incredible landscaping with rows and rows of rosemary bushes and plants everywhere with fresh mulch.
Each of the three levels offers bedrooms and gathering areas, making this a great choice for several families to share or for an extended family to spread out. Large decks overlook the fenced, in-ground pool with loungers and spacious pool deck area, as well as the dock and covered hot tub. Countless hours of outside time can be spent swimming, relaxing in the hot tub, touring the many inlets and canals in the bay, fishing and crabbing from the dock, cooling off in the shade, sunbathing, and of course, going to the beach which is just a short walk right out your front door.
The amazing unobstructed view of the bay will astound you each day from large windows showcasing the area’s natural beauty. Relax on one of several comfortable leather couches, watch TV from the large flatscreen, or enjoy your group coming together to prepare a meal in the large kitchen/dining area. The great rooms are fantastic for families spending time together. Granite kitchen counters gleam with specialty lighting which highlights the stainless steel appliances and white granite dining tables. Meals are easy with a well-equipped kitchen, doubled-up refrigerators, and doubled-up stovetops/ovens. There is lots of room for groceries and cooking. Two tables can accommodate all the guests, with four additional seats at the counter bar. Tile and wood laminate flooring throughout the great room. Two bedrooms are on this upper floor, one king suite and one queen suite, each with a private bath and tastefully decorated with beachy accents, beautiful artwork, and TVs. There is an additional half-bath in the great room area for use as well. In the evening be sure to turn on the accent lighting and enjoy the different colors that light up the room.
The middle level offers four bedrooms and a small cozy couch to relax in. There are three main suites, each with a private bath, plus a child-friendly bunk room with a twin-over-double bunk and a twin-over-twin bunk with a private bath. All of these bedrooms also offer accent lighting and TVs. The laundry room is located in the hall for easy access from the other floors.
The lower level of Ocean Heart offers a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, sink, cabinetry, and seating including a small dining table with chairs and a game table with booth seating perfect for playing cards or a board game. Extra food and beverage storage as well as a bath, making this very convenient for accessing the hot tub (just outside the sliding door) and the pool area. Two bedrooms are on the lower level, one with access to the second bath.
The middle and upper levels have decks with access from west-facing bedrooms and offer both sunny and shady places to catch the sun’s rays and to view the amazing sunsets you will be entertained with nightly. Plenty of parking rounds out this great house making Ocean Heart a great choice for your family vacation.
Things to Know
This home has a dedicated cleaner for the entire summer and there will not be any cleaning issues.
The pool will be open from late April through early/mid-October.
In response to previous reviews regarding mold, we want to assure you that this property has had a thorough remediation process, followed by comprehensive testing that confirmed the absence of mold. We continuously strive to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety at this property, and this home has a dedicated cleaner for the entire summer, ensuring a hassle-free stay.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.
Dock details:
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Sandbridge, VA
Reviews
3.7
Good(14 Reviews)3.7
This house provided everything that we needed for our family gathering. It has plenty of seating (indoors and out), plenty of kitchen supplies & appliances, and wonderful location! We had very few issues to report but when going to the Vacasa office, each was promptly addressed. Every encounter with staff was respectful, attentive and knowledgeable. The 24/7 availability is deceptive since there is no way to know when the text would be looked at by a human. We had a fabulous week together with incredible memories that were enhanced by the ease & comfort of being at Ocean Heart.
3.7
Great house for family gatherings.
3.7
Pros: The owner allowed us to check in a few hours early which was great because We had 16 people there to celebrate our family Christmas. The layout of the house was very functional and I loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. There was a lot of seating in the kitchen for all of us to eat together. The bathrooms were clean. The hot tub was enjoyable.
Cons: Although the bathroom facilities were clean, the floors throughout the house including the bathrooms were not clean. The ceiling fans had about 1/4 inch of dust on them which flew around the room when the fans were turned on. We found quite a bit of dishes in the cabinets that were very dirty. There’s quite a bit of maintenance repairs that need to be done on this house. The floor boards under one of the bathtubs was very creaky when you stood in the tub. There were a lot of little things such as toilet paper holders falling off, kick plate under the kitchen sink falling off, rusted vent grates, rusted grill grates, etc. The biggest problem was the clogged kitchen sink. We did not call the property manager about this because luckily my husband is a certified plumber and was able to rectify the problem. He did however have to take apart and put back together the pipes under the sink to rectify the problem.
I think with a deep deep cleaning and some maintenance repairs that this house could easily be a 5 star property.
3.7
Actual amount of space was very good for our group of 18. That's one of the only positives about this tired and somewhat broken down property. There were wood boards between the sofas' cushions and springs, the hvac return was filthy--Vacasa sent some to clean it and the dirt was unbelievable; filter looked like it had not been changed in over a year. Dishwasher had not been emptied by the cleaning staff before we got there--good thing because it had not been run and by the looks of the mold on knives and plates it had been in place for a long time.
3.7
We had a great time at this place for our fall celebration! The house size and location were absolutely perfect! Admittedly the place could use a good deep clean to really get an A+. But if you have an easy going group who wants amazing views and easy access to the ocean and the bay then it’s absolutely perfect. We are that group so we had a stellar time and would love to come back.
3.7
Ocean Heart was the perfect house for my adult only gathering. The home is perfect for entertaining; however, it needed a deep cleaning. All of the shower curtains had mold on them and I was assured by Kathy with Vacasa that new curtains/liners would be installed that day, but they never arrived and I received no other communication. The washer was filled with so much sand that it required two rinse cycles just to be able to wash clothing. I would also recommend an extermination outside for the spiders. The house is so gorgeous and we had a great time. It’s a shame that it wasn’t as clean as it should have been. A real cleaning and a little TLC is all this house needs to be perfect.
3.7
The views from third floor were wonderful.
3.7
Great beach house. The host was very sweet and made sure everything was just as we expected it to be.
3.7
The pool area out back is beautiful! This was the first time we visited Sandbridge Virginia and the first time we stayed on the bay side. It was relaxing outside. It appears that a lot of love was originally put into the home. The home is in need of some updates and many things need to be fixed. The entire home was very dirty....floors (a lot of sand), mold, ceiling fans (extremely dirty), woodwork, kitchen cabinets, refrigerators, dirty carpets in bedrooms and entry way. One of the bedrooms had black mold on the floor on the entire outside wall. The bedroom headboards were disgusting. Dogs are allowed and the previous guests must of had a very furry dog because dog hair was everywhere. The master bedroom on the top floor had a broken sliding glass door lock. A piece of wood was holding the door. Someone came out to look at it on Sunday but nothing was done about it. The back door on the second floor was losing the exterior molding and a large area was open to the outside. One of the bedrooms on the first floor had a dead lizard on the interior window. The first floor bedrooms had so many bugs on the windows. One of the bathrooms on the first floor had a horrible mold odor. The main ceiling vent on the third floor was disgusting! The shower curtain in the King bedroom on the 3rd floor had mold at the bottom of the curtain. The towel bars in the bathrooms on the 3rd floor are not attached well....the Queen bedroom towel bar had fallen off and we screwed it back. The toilet paper holder is located on same wall as the towel bar....right under the towel bar. Under the kitchen sink, it appears that is frequently leaks...it was awful looking under the sink. We didn't use anything under the sink at all! Live plants are in the main living area which are not being taken care of. Tiny bugs were flying around the plants. When we arrived there was a major storm. The water was pooling in the front of the house which made it difficult to get into the home. The water went right up to the house.....a few inches deep. As I stated earlier, the home has a wonderful backyard with pool, hot tub and firepit. The exterior of the home needs a major cleaning along with the inside of the home. I would think that with a management company now orchestrating the rentals, there would be an individual who would check all homes after they are cleaned and make sure all issues/repairs are addressed as soon as possible to keep the home safe and healthy for all!!!!!!!!!
3.7
This house has plenty of bedrooms, nice back decks, great pool area, and plenty of dining space. However, there is only one main living room area. It’s not enough space for the bedrooms and many people have to sit at dining room tables or at the kitchen counter. It needs a major deep cleaning as there is mold in the upstairs bathroom, tile is loose and broken, ants live under the upstairs flooring. One bedroom on second floor has dry rotting floor by the wall with fungus growing. Door on second floor is rotting around the outside. The dock is nice for fishing but so much algae there isn’t much opportunity to fish. It’s a nice place but just needs a lot of work. Won’t stay here again.
3.7
We stayed here to celebrate a 60th birthday and had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and had plenty of space for the family to spread out. We were able to use the hot tub and fire pit, and both were a hit with the 20-something crowd.
3.7
The views from the back of this house are second to none!
3.7
Pros:
-The view! The view of the bay was absolutely breathtaking, and the pictures on the website don't do it justice.
-Large common area with two large tables. Perfect to keep one as game and puzzle central while the other one is used for eating.
-Each bedroom has a corresponding bathroom, which is convenient.
-The proximity to the beach is less than 2 blocks and very convenient.
Cons:
-The two bedrooms (and bathrooms) plus the kitchen on the lowest level were completely unusable as the entire space was moist and smelled of mildew. On our first night at the house, we requested a dehumidifier or an air purifier, but one was never delivered.
-The house wasn't very clean. When we first arrived, we noticed there was a lot of dust under the coffee table and dead bugs in many of the windowsills. We reached out and noted the issues with the cleanliness. The following day, a cleaning crew arrived, unannounced, to take care of the two issues.
-We ended up vacuuming the entire main floor, because it seems like it hadn't been done.
-The shower curtains were mildewed. On the second day we were at the house we called and told the management company we expected new shower curtains (6) and a dehumidifier by the end of the day. They confirmed they'd do so, but we didn't hear back.
-All of the dishes we used we ended up washing before using because everything was just dingy.
-We had no kitchen trash can. After reaching out to management about it they said they'd take care of it, but we ended up just having to scavenge around the property to find two trash cans that we used for the duration of the trip.
Things that need to be fixed:
-Stove on the left. The burners, even on low heat, are way too hot.
-The stove vent fan is broken and incredibly loud when turned on.
-Something is wrong with the dishwasher--even after the cycle the dishes were often covered with what looked like coffee grounds.
-The dryer vent needs to be emptied--took quite some time to run a dry load.
-The trees in the front of the house bang against the front of the house in the middle of the night.
-There is clearly a lot of water damage to the home. We worried about mold.
We definitely won't stay at this property again and we most likely won't stay at a Vacasa property again, which is unfortunate. It seems like this property has a lot of potential, but it definitely isn't worth the pricey cost with the underwhelming cleanliness and obvious water issues.
3.7
We immensely enjoyed our stay here.
We had a wonderful Passover with children and grandchildren.
3.7
Marvelous property, wondeful location
We immensely enjoyed our stay here.
We had a wonderful Passover with children and grandchildren.
We had a wonderful Passover with children and grandchildren.
3.7
We immensely enjoyed our stay here.
We had a wonderful Passover with children and grandchildren.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sandbridge?
The average price for a rental in Sandbridge is £326 per night. This rental is £123 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dog-friendly home on the bay w/private hot tub & pool, central AC, WiFi, W/D. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dog-friendly home on the bay w/private hot tub & pool, central AC, WiFi, W/D. Enjoy the water!
Is Dog-friendly home on the bay w/private hot tub & pool, central AC, WiFi, W/D pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dog-friendly home on the bay w/private hot tub & pool, central AC, WiFi, W/D?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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