Welcome to Chesapeake Rose Cottage, a charming mid-century ranch home nestled on a corner lot in a quiet, modest neighborhood in Norfolk’s Ocean View area. Enjoy the comforts of home just 5 minutes from Chesapeake Bay beaches, parks, golf, fishing pier, shops and restaurants; 20 minutes to downtown Norfolk. Our cozy non-smoking cottage is Ideal for families and small groups. Sorry, no pets. Ideal for longer stays. The space The cottage is decorated in host Barb's favorite ecclectic/shabby chic style. You'll enjoy comfortable furnishings amid her curated collection of rose and beach themed art. The cottage has separate living room, dining room and family room, in addition to the kitchen and bedrooms. LIVING ROOM * Comfortable sofa, reading chair and ottoman. * Bookcases with reading material, board games and puzzles. * 48" wide desk & chair for work space. * No TV - intended as a quiet space. DINING ROOM * Separate from LR and Kitchen. * Comfortably seats 6. KITCHEN * Equipped with dishes, utensils, glassware, small appliances, pots & pans. * Keurig coffee maker and a starter set of K-cups. * NOTE: We do not have a dishwasher. FAMILY TV ROOM * Open to the Kitchen with doors to garage and backyard patio. * Large comfy sectional. * Large screen TV. ENGLISH ROSE BEDROOM (PRIMARY) * King bed. * 6-drawer dresser. * Reading chair. * Handmade rag rugs by midwestern weaver Diane McCandless. * Vintage rose themed artwork. * Private half bath. BOHO BEACH BEDROOM * King bed. * 4-drawer dresser. * Beachy and floral artwork. CASUAL COASTAL BEDROOM * Twin and full beds. * Small drawer unit in closet. * Decorated in blues & white with beach themed art. FULL BATH * Combination tub/shower. LAUNDRY (IN GARAGE) * Full size washer and dryer. * For guests' use only. * Ironing board & iron. PATIO & BACKYARD * Picnic table, umbrella & seating for 6 * Weber BBQ; 1 bag of briquettes provided Guest access Guests will have full use of the entire house and yard. There will be no other people on site. Other things to note The Chesapeake Rose is in close proximity to so much of what Norfolk has to offer. Nearby shops and restaurants (some in walking distance) Chesapeake Bay Community Beach - 5 min Ocean View Golf Course (open to public) - 5 min Ocean View Fishing Pier - 5 min Norfolk Airport - 15 min Norfolk Botanical Garden - 15 min Virginia Zoo - 15 min Norfolk Naval Station - 10 min Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story - 15 min Virginia Beach Oceanfront resort area - 20 min Historical sites in Williamsburg and Yorktown - about an hour