House
Sleeps: 15
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Min Stay: 7
Description
Non-smoking; 6 BR, 4 full baths, sleeps 15 in BR; 19 w/ sofabed + futon rec rm
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See note at end RE: Taxes and Discount. We specialize in family groups and reunions. Two king BR, two queen BR, two bunk rooms, first with triple bunk and twin and own bath sleeps 4, second with triple bunk sleeps 3, rec room with double futon and queen sofa-bed. Suggested capacity 15, but obviously can sleep more, main consideration is for guests to be comfortable. Remodeled In 2010: Upgraded Kitchen W/ Granite Counter Tops & New Appliances, Enlarged Master Bath With Marble Accents. Main Bath downstairs marble and enlarged shower convenient and private for down King and Queen BR. Located in quiet, family-friendly, low-traffic North End of Sandbridge, a short stroll from the lifeguarded beach. Beach Bird features a solar-heated 16 x 36 pool. You can relax at the wonderful shaded poolside patio with comfortable cushioned chairs and table under the 12 x 24 gazebo. There is also ample poolside lounging, outside shower, and two gas grills in the private fenced backyard. Additional features are the downstairs kitchenette with 2nd refrigerator and microwave, hot plate & oven off the rec room. There is a spacious front deck with second patio dining set and ample parking in the gravel front yard. AC/heat-pump, 7 TVs (1 large screen), VCR's, DVD's, hi speed wireless internet access, basketball, ping pong, high chair. No smoking or pets. Because of new Homeaway policy of erroneously labeling taxes they collect as lodging taxes (they are state sales taxes @ 6% , they are NOT Lodging Tax as labeled by by Homeaway. The i% city tax is a SALES tax. The City of Virginia Beach collects a separate LODGING Tax of 9.5%. For early reservations this year I am covering these as a discount of 9.5% , in order not to inconvenience my guests with this additional payment request, while I work with the City to correct this error. At least in Sandbridge we get some of this amount back in the form of sand replenishment which keeps us in the top ten lists.
Amenities
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Beach Chairs
- Beach View
- Deck/Patio
- Heating
- Internet
- Kayak / Canoe
- Kitchenette
- Ocean View
- Outdoor Shower
- Parking
- Private Pool
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wireless Internet
- Washing Machine
- Children Welcome
- Swimming pool
- Fire extinguisher
- No Smoking
Appliances
- Blender
- Microwave
- Telephone
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD Player
- Outdoor Grill
- Television
- Oven
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishes & Utensils
- Iron & Board
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Heater
- First-aid kit
- Clothes Dryer
- Dining Area
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Others
- shower
- combination tub/shower
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
- coin laundry
- Baby Gate
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry Items
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Books
- Games for Kids
- Foosball
- Tennis
- Outdoor Furniture
- Boat
- Water Sports Gear
- Golf
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Outdoor Pool
Rates
| Period | Nightly | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2020 - Apr 30, 2021 | $613.00 | - | - | - | 7 |
Rate Notes
Taxes: The taxes collected by VRBO/Homeaway are for the state of Virginia only, and are sales taxes. The City of Virginia Beach has always had a separate lodging tax as do most beach destinations, that is separate and is 9.5% for Sandbridge, with part of Sandbridge's rate devoted to beach replenishment. (This helps keep us in the top ten list). VRBO/Homeaway used to list this tax for the past 15 or more years, they just omitted it this year when they began collecting the State Sales Tax. and thus their quotes are misleading.
Cancellation policy: we give a full refund if property is rented for same amount,. Only choice given is super-strict but in fact we are not if given sufficient notice to re-rent. Please note that Homeaway/VRBO fee is not refundable. Non-smoking means in or out, use the vacation to quit! Minimum $100 extra cleaning fee for any cigarette butts found. Changeover day Saturday.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
No parties/events
No smoking
Not good for you or property
Max guests: 15 (sleeps up to 12 adults)
Reg. beds 8A, 7C, rec. rm. sofa bed and futon
Minimum age of primary renter: 30
Family groups please
Also note:
Cancellation Policy: If property is re-rented for same amount after cancellation, we provide full refund. Homeaway traveler fee is not refundable
At no time will children be allowed in pool area without responsible adult, and no one is permitted to swim alone.
Leave beach immediately if you hear thunder or see thunder-cloud. Stay out of water if rip-current warning or flags up. Be Safe.
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About Owner
Beach Bird Rentals
About J.Bernard du Buy
We took over management of Beach Bird in 2011 from an agency to better serve our guests. Thanks to Homeaway this was not as daunting as expected; it turns out everything is done online now anyway. We get to meet and know our guests and this has been very rewarding; there are some really great folks out there and providing them with a first class vacation has been a wonderful experience. When you have guests relaxing and having a good time it makes all the hard work worthwhile.
J.Bernard du Buy purchased this House in 2001
Why J.Bernard du Buy chose Sandbridge
For me Beach Bird was love at first sight; my real estate agent wanted to turn around and leave immediately. All the windows and doors were frosted and furnishings were pretty basic, but I liked the layout and location in the low-traffic North End. You would never guess now with the large pool and gazebo but the backyard was a bramble path. But there were great views, and the owner had already installed solar hot water, so we already had a start on my goal of going solar.We now have a solar pool heater and this year hope to start on our PV solar project. Every off season we were busy remodeling starting with the doors and windows. Some day maybe I'll get to stay there a few days without working and see what it's like!
What makes this House unique
Over the years as Sandbridge has become busier I have come to appreciate the North End more and more. You can walk or bike ride without worrying about busy traffic, and crossing the street to the beach path is never an issue, the neighbors have been great and we have tried to be selective in having guests who like to relax and enjoy peace and quiet on their vacation. We have made the backyard pool area into an oasis where you can relax by the pool and keep and eye on the kids in comfortable reclining patio chairs out of the hot sun under the gazebo cooled by the ocean breeze. I'm sure that sounds like hype but we do actually get an afternoon rising convection sea breeze most afternoons when I'm taking a break from the remodeling; it's my favorite spot.
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