Every room is separated from the others making for lots of privacy and gathering places.

This house on the beach was perfect for my family. This was my family's first time staying on the beach. It made it so easy for everyone to go to the beach when they wanted and my parents could watch the beach from the house or come down if they felt up to it. The house has amazing views from the lower deck off of the master bedroom and upstairs balcony as well as from the living room. We watched the dolphins swim by at all times of the day. We loved the kitchen it was so nice to cook in and still be able to socialize with the family in the open plan of the living room and dining room off the kitchen. We enjoyed the pool table, puzzles, and board games, available in the house. The house has so much character! you can tell by all the pictures and other things on the wall that the owners are very good people and that they would be fun to get to know. My family and I highly recommend this unique beach house that truly embraces the originality of Sandbridge.

Work in progress, Needs a lot of work

I have literally never left a negative review anywhere. I have always felt that everyone should have the opportunity to right a wrong - or to hear feedback personally so they can move forth with that information. The "I would want to know" mantra. Well this experience was beyond the pale & I am thusly compelled to share so that others have the information they need should they wish, or not to wish, to stay at "Wish List." There were issues. The house was difficult to decipher from the photos, which is fine. That happens. It's an odd property with no flow. No big deal. But we quickly noticed it was also not very clean and a bed in the "Kid Zone" was broken. Other things happened - it's too long a list for here. But in addition to some dilapidating house issues, cleanliness issues, a trash can that had not been emptied with maggots in it by the pool... we also had no hot water for a few days - and the pool shocked our children (apparently, "this happens"). When we returned home we received a message from Joe & Linda telling us we would not be receiving our security deposit because the kitchen was a mess and they found a marijuana pipe on one of the decks. Well, I read those house instructions from cover to cover. Take out the trash, take out the trash cans, make sure furniture and blankets are where they are supposed to be, check, check, check. Dishes? Nothing about dishes in there. Oh, my elderly father has a prescription for medical marijuana to assuage a litany of health issues. Also, marijuana is legal in the state of Virginia, as is alcohol. And it was outside. Our mistake, however, to have left anything behind. Security deposits are withheld for, and I quote, DAMAGE to the property - of which we caused none. When I said as much to Joe and Linda, I received this response: ""This is typical after I have to hold a security deposit. Always exaggerated and never reported even when you reported the trash can and it was taken care of immediately and the lollipop and soda can “not being a hill of beans problem” You will just cause me to explain your situation so that others won’t miss a vacation because of your exaggerated complaints after the fact I also have pictures of how you chose to leave the house. I will not be returning your drug paraphernalia but I do have pictures of what you left I hope another VRBO owner never has to deal with you" And there you have it, folks.

You can’t beat the location! This was our first time to rent a home on the beach and it was awesome— so convenient for all the family ( ranging from an infant to senior citizens). The house was spacious and accommodating. The kids loved the game room and the bedroom below it as well. The pool was a great way to cool off. The newly remodeled kitchen was well done. The nearby bar area worked well for our family as we used it as a separate food prep area for family members who need to be gluten- free. My only criticism was the housekeeping. We arrived to very sandy floors and dirt and sand in other spots. But communication with the owner had the cleaners return that same day. Also when we requested power washing for the porches the response was quick. There are some odds and ends that need repairs but they do not affect the overall experience of a lovely vacation at Sandbridge.

We had a great time with extended family in this house and the house next door. There were plenty of beds and the hot tub was amazing. The house was clean and the owner very responsive. Ideally I would like to see the listing updated with some pix of the bunk room and new kitchen and floors - we were confused about what bathrooms would accommodate the bunk room when assigning beds. The VRBO listing should also be updated to include that linens are indeed provided as we scrambled to bring linens for each bed since we had family traveling from all over the US and abroad.. The owner was VERY friendly and responsive. We will definitely consider returning in the future. Thank you!

we had a great time

We enjoyed the house but the house should have been more clean being we were the first people to rent for the season. The new flooring throughout the house and new kitchen were nice. Some other minor updates need made but overall we enjoyed our time there.

Cleaning people are not very good but we loved the house and location

The house 3 stars, the owners responsiveness and help was 5 stars. the house is old, the photos on the website kindda misleading, the cleaning was not great, and we were unlucky as there was mosquitos all over the area that month (or season!). again the house is old, so sometimes no matter how well you clean it, the carpet and bathrooms will still "look" not clean. one of the AC units were broken, told Linda and she sent HVAC service within an hour, and they fixed it. also she sent the cleaning lady, power wash and the pool guy the minute we asked for. The beds were comfortable which is an important thing for me. overall, we enjoyed the stay, great access to the beach, loved the outdoor space, specially the sand area next to the pool, the kids did not need to go to the beach to play in the sand, they kept going from the pool to the sand while we are sitting/BBQing in the same place! we did have so much fun.

There were 15 of us, 8 adults and 7 grandchildren age 9 to 16. The house was perfect for our vacation. Really enjoyed the pool, the hot tub and the pool table - something for everyone. Great being able to walk out to the uncrowned beach. Beds were comfortable. Linda was very quick to respond to our questions. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again.

Thankfully we checked in 1 day late due schedule conflict we checked out 3 days early as we could no longer stand the conditions of the house. We arrived late afternoon Sunday after a 6 hour drive, we spent Monday on a fishing charter boat (so out of the house for large portions of the day), by Tuesday evening we were ready to check out, the only thing that prevented us from leaving Tuesday night was inability to pack up everything and get 7 kids ready to go at 1030pm. We left the house Wednesday morning as soon as we finished packing. -The pool shocks people swimming! The hosts solution was 1) shock shouldn't be deadly, shocks can be avoided if you don’t touch sides/ridges of the pool, impossible for kids not to do. - Horrific smell of mold/mildew (clearly like black mold) throughout the entire house we took pictures -cobwebs/bugs/spiders/ants in every corner of the house, any drawers, closets, bathroom, kitchen, living room, deck was overrun with bugs/spiders/webs/ants. Didn't even unpack my suitcase as there was not a clean place for our clothes!!! -Broken 3rd Floor window that wouldn't shut at infants height level / we had to move a piece of furniture to stay in front of the window after our infant pushed it and nearly fell out due to it not being able to be closed. Also note that the fact the window not being able to be shut allowed more bugs/spiders in each hour, and especially at night when they are attracted to the inside lights. -Random hair throughout the house, saw hair on the following items beds/ bathroom/ kitchen/ dishes/utensils. -Dirty/dusty/web infested kitchen supplies cups/plates/silverware -Large stains throughout the house including carpet, couches, bedding, walls -Don’t even think you can sit outside and escape it, outside decks were infested with spiders. I counted 25 in an area of 5 feet that were HUGE!!! --There are six wall cutouts that look like windows throughout the house that are inches from the ground. If I had seen them, we would have not booked due to the fact that there is absolutely NOTHING preventing a child to simply step through them and fall down two flights of stairs! - We notified host we were leaving and left Wednesday morning. I find it appalling, irresponsible and questionable ethically that you would allow people with young children to stay in this house. We requested a refund due to these horrific conditions/discrepancies of the listing. Pics/Videos available @ [email protected]. 0 Stars!!

When we arrived at the property it was a dirty mess, I contacted the owner and she sent the cleaning crew out the next morning and all was well. The location of the house is great, the beach in front of the house wasn’t too crowded and there was plenty of room in the house for the group of 16 that we had.

We had a fantastic week with 4 families and our teenage to young adult children. Plenty of space to spread out and not feel on top of each other. The private beach access was great and still had a lifeguard nearby. The pool was clean and a nice size. The beds and pillows were so comfortable it felt like home. Lots of games and books to use. We had a couple of issues (broken dryer, water in bottom bedroom after a huge rainstorm), but managed through it and Linda was easy to reach and responded immediately. We loved sitting on the decks at night but there were a ton of mosquitos and some cobwebs that we used a broom to try to clean off. Overall, it was a very cool house in a nice location and we would definitely stay here again.

There were 15 of us, 8 adults and 7 grandchildren age 9 to 16. The house was perfect for our vacation. Really enjoyed the pool, the hot tub and the pool table - something for everyone. Great being able to walk out to the uncrowned beach. Beds were comfortable. Linda was very quick to respond to our questions. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again.

We had a fantastic week with 4 families and our teenage to young adult children. Plenty of space to spread out and not feel on top of each other. The private beach access was great and still had a lifeguard nearby. The pool was clean and a nice size. The beds and pillows were so comfortable it felt like home. Lots of games and books to use. We had a couple of issues (broken dryer, water in bottom bedroom after a huge rainstorm), but managed through it and Linda was easy to reach and responded immediately. We loved sitting on the decks at night but there were a ton of mosquitos and some cobwebs that we used a broom to try to clean off. Overall, it was a very cool house in a nice location and we would definitely stay here again.

It was a perfect location to get to the beach everyday. Our extended family had a great time.

We had a great week staying at Wish List. Couldn’t beat the ocean view and access to the beach and the pool entertained us for hours! Our multi-general family all had a great time despite Elsa making a quick appearance! The house had everything we needed!

We had a great week staying at Wish List. Couldn’t beat the ocean view and access to the beach and the pool entertained us for hours! Our multi-general family all had a great time despite Elsa making a quick appearance! The house had everything we needed!

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The property was perfect for our family, in size, in location, and the amenaties in genera alll made for the perfect stay for my four married children and ten grandchildren. The property manager Linda was so very responsive and a pleasure to deal with at all times. She was gracious and understanding even when I had to report an incident of damage.. I would recommend this property to anyone. It was perfect for us and provided one of the best vacation weeks we've had and will take its proper place in our vacation book of excellent memories.!. Thank you Linda for hosting us.! - Best regards - Rick

This was a beautiful beach home that my entire family enjoyed. There were plenty of games in the closets for all ages along with books for all ages to enjoy. The pool was very nice and relaxing and enjoyed by us all. One thing that I always miss when renting homes is my oscillating fan that I love to have to when I sleep. The owners had plenty throughout the house which was a pleasant surprise. I had plenty of contact with Linda beforehand and she was always easy to deal with and quick with her contact. We really enjoyed our stay!!

We had a great time and were grateful to find a large enough space to accommodate our family. Listing photos appeared to have been taken some number of years ago, and some wear and tear seems to have occurred since. Upon arrival, the house was neatly arranged and beds made, etc, but some surfaces (particularly in the kitchen and family room) were not as clean as I would have expected, given the price tag and the corona virus situation.

There were 9 of us, 6 adults and 3 children. We quarantined for 2 weeks before we went to be sure we did not make anyone sick. The kitchen is really well stocked with cooking utensils and the local stores deliver. So we cooked, swam, played games, rode the waves and laughed a lot. We stayed 2 weeks and the whole trip was great! The living area off the kitchen overlooks the beach and has very comfortable couches. The house bath towels were similar to our own towels. Much nicer than we expected. There is lifeguard a ways south on the beach and I do not think the area in front of the house is his responsibility but he was paying attention. The pool is salt water and felt great. The pool guy comes twice a week for the hot tub and swimming pool. We highly recommend this property. The owner was very responsive to our questions and very helpful.

A group of friends and I stayed in Wish List for a fall weekend away from our kids and spouses, and the house was perfect. The location is amazing -- right on the ocean with views from multiple rooms, the hot tub, and the pool. It was quiet in October and suited our needs to have lots of bedrooms and a cozy area to spend time together. It is an older home with all the quirks you would expect, but it didn't dampen our spirits.

Linda is the best! This house is located in the perfect spot in Sandbridge. Right on the beach with an amazing view and the perfect size for a large group. Multiple bedrooms spread out throughout the house allowed everyone to have a quiet spot to sleep with a lovely common area to be together. Pool table, full game closet and the pool and hot tub made for the perfect weekend! Also walkable to a local resturant which was so much easier than loading everyone into cars. Linda was a terrific communicator and really made this stay absolutely perfect.

Location was perfect. We had a fantastic time. Such decisions to be made...pool? hot tub?...ocean? ... Beach... shoot some pool? House size was perfect for us. We thought we would have 19 or 20 people but we only had 17 that could come. House is not new. If you only want new and shinny, this is not the place for you. I would go definitely go back.

We enjoyed our week at Wish List in Sandbridge. We have been coming to Sandbridge for many years and always stay in a different house. This was our first time renting from an owner instead of a realtor and we were not disappointed. Wish List fit out needs well. It is an older house but well equipped with everything we needed and it's proximity to the beach/ocean was fabulous. Linda was great to work with and promptly answered all my questions. She was extremely fast to respond to her messages. We had one issue with the pool early in our week, called the pool contact provided, and he was there within 30 minutes to address the problem. Would recommend a stay at Wish List!

We had a great stay for excellent value with 20 people. it is a comfortable home, and overall a great property right on the sand. We would not hesitate to stay here again, if we have the same size group. For those wanting the security of knowing lifeguards are nearby, this house is one of the first ones past the northern-most lifeguard tower at Little Island park, so it is essentially guarded. We were a bit concerned that the only inside stairs from the first to second level are via a spiral staircase, the 2nd and 3rd levels are accessible via outside stairs, and our one "limited mobility" guest was able to navigate the spiral stairs when needed. We enjoyed the newly refurbished salt water pool, and the kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to prepare meals. Everything was clean, if a bit worn, but overall it is a fine house for a week at the beach.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience.....there was plenty of room for all of my family members to spread out, and the close proximity to the beach was wonderful! We loved watching the dolphins from 1 of 5 decks facing the ocean!! By the way, beach sunrises are fantastic....also Linda was very prompt in getting back to me which was very much appreciated........

This home is exactly as it is pictured! It's an older home with a great unique layout. The rooms were spacious and gave us plenty of room for everyone. Our family of 14 enjoyed the views, the pool and had a wonderful time. The location is amazing - just far enough on Sandbridge to not feel overwhelmed with tourists. The other people using the beach were sparse and it was very private. Several days we went into Virginia Beach and it was a short drive to all sorts of attractions. The location was ultimate! The owner of the house gave us all of the info we needed to make our stay pleasant and Linda was very kind and easy to work with! We loved our week at the house!