It's hard to put into words how much we loved this neighborhood, property and house. We left relaxed, refreshed and renewed. You could not ask for a better neighborhood. It's 5 minutes away from the main Virginia Beach area but feels a world away... peaceful streets covered with old trees, bright flowers, and gorgeous homes lining a golf course on one side and serene coves on the other. The property is massive and sits right on the bay with a private dock and sprawling front and back yards. So many days, I just put a chair on the dock to read or watch the sunset reflecting on the water while fish jumped in the distance or the occasional small boat drifted past. And then there's the house... it's not a modern mansion like many others in the neighborhood. It's an original cottage built in the 1950s but it's spacious with large rooms, lots of windows (including floor to ceiling windows in the living room that look out to water views on both sides), a screened in porch, and every amenity you could possibly want. Don't bring anything... from pots to spices to beach supplies you think of it and they have it. They even left a basket filled with snacks for us to enjoy during our stay. I also love how the master bedroom is separated from the other bedrooms. And, even though we were in the middle of nature, the cable and internet worked perfectly. The house is clearly lived in by people that love to live - you can see and feel it in every mug, utensil, book and board game. It's like being at your grandparents' house. The owners would even text from time to time telling us about things to do in the area. Like everything, there were a couple downsides. As mentioned, we happened to be there in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, and the power went out for two days - and there was no generator. A neighbor volunteered to run a power cord from his generator to keep our refrigerator running the whole time. That was a God-send - like something out of Mayberry. And, there were bugs. It's an old house by the water and massive trees - we saw several giant tree roaches, ants and spiders. The owners have noted that they have ongoing pest treatments and you can see signs that they are trying. Anyway, this house was a blessing for my family to connect, cook, spend long days at the beach, have long walks and bike rides, play games, enjoy nature and enjoy each other during such a tumultuous time.