If you’re planning a trip to Virginia beach, Va., you might want to consider renting a beach house instead of a hotel room or suite. From the deck or sitting porch of your home away from home, you can sit back with a cold drink and enjoy your own view of the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, some vacationers discover the perfect beach house and return year after year to enjoy it.
Types
Whether you prefer a romantic cottage for two, a luxury multi-story contemporary home with 10 bedrooms and seven baths, or something in between, you’re sure to find it among the hundreds of available options. Condos seem to be popular rentals in Virginia Beach, many of them located in what is called the resort oceanfront area.
Time Frame
Since Virginia Beach is located on the East Coast, summer is the best time to visit, but be aware that you will need to make reservations well in advance. Area accommodations are usually filled to capacity during the height of the season. Spring and fall are good alternatives to a summer visit, although the water may be too chilly to make swimming comfortable. However, some years bring perfect weather in September and early October. Be sure to call before you decide it’s too late in the season to enjoy the fun at Virginia Beach.
Features
Benefits
Beach houses offer the space and privacy hotels cannot deliver. With fully-stocked kitchens and linen closets, these homes afford visitors the ease of arriving with only a suitcase in hand. If you shop around, you may even find you can rent a beach house for less than the cost of a hotel suite. And you’ll easy access to the beach, which is the biggest attraction in town.
Expert Insight
The Virginia Beach September calendar is filled with festivals, arts and crafts shows, concerts and air shows. Summer’s end is marked each year by the Boardwalk Weekend, which includes the North American Sand-sculpting Competition. If you’re able to visit in September, take advantage of lower rental rates and reserve a house so you can enjoy the beach and one of these annual events.
Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
By: Marilyn Crain
Marilyn Crain has been writing for 10 years and became a full-time freelance writer after retirement. Her interest in travel writing was sparked when she moved to the Southwest. She has had travel articles published on the Internet at About.com, BellaOnline and The Coconino Chronicles blog.
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