You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Salt Heir: North End vintage beach cottage only 1 block to beach & park!
Let romance bloom in the arms of “Salt Heir”, a dreamy misty blue vintage beach cottage with a unique cut flower garden experience surrounding her. Location counts for nature lovers. Salt Heir is ideally located one block from the wide golden beach lining the Atlantic Ocean and one block in the other direction from swampy First Landing State Park which is loaded with tree lined hiking trails swinging with Spanish moss and a popular hidden local favorite beach at the Narrows where boats often gather which makes for a very festive atmosphere during warmer weather. Our very rare c.1930’s vacation home was lovingly restored retaining as many of the original charming details as we could possibly salvage while adding luxurious modern touches like warm marble mosaic floors in the bathrooms and laundry room and a deeply carved imported marble fireplace with a remote controlled gas log and a palace sized wool rug under our custom leather couch and club chair that adds to the overall high end designer feel of the space. Every room has at least one fabulous antique, a tradition handed down in our family. An impressive chef’s kitchen featuring brands including Viking, Meile & Big Chill & Breville will inspire you to get busy in the kitchen and make some wonderful dining memories in our sunny dining room space overlooking the front garden. We stock ground coffee, fresh half & half, basic spices, chefs knives, tools as well as a collection of All Clad cookware and SMEG coffeemaker. A Kitchenette hand mixer and Breville counter mixer & toaster oven are also included among your arsenal of kitchen tools to assist with food & drink preparation. We also have a selection of fresh seasonal herbs growing in pots surrounding our outdoor grill located on a paved patio just off of the lower back deck. We recently restored our cottage for family to enjoy for short summer vacations but now are permitted by the City and very pleased to be opening up our cottage doors for guests to book and enjoy as if it were their own family cottage. We hope to have the same guests return every year, choosing Salt Heir to enjoy with family & friends that appreciate the many fine details that set our cottage a class above most. If you appreciate a finer quality, high end beach vacation experience in an upscale but understated casual setting while visiting our resort city here in Virginia Beach then “ Salt Heir” may become your favorite destination retreat to escape to. Visiting executives traveling for work will appreciate our designated office space overlokking the garden featuring an antique Horner desk and leather Hooker adjustable executive chair along with a drawer full of office essentials. We also offer board games and books. To heighten the classic cottage charm even further we have surrounded our vintage beach cottage with a wonderful micro fresh cut “flower farm” garden embedded in the landscape which features an impressive succession of colorful cut flower & filler options from March-October. Guests are invited to cut armloads of bouquets from the surrounding garden to enjoy during their stay or request a complimentary bouquet to greet you upon arrival. Just ask when you book and we’ll take care of you and your guests to make sure fresh flower arrangements await their arrival. Vases, gloves, baskets and snips are provided for you to borrow while you harvest cut flowers. Our gem of a cottage topped with a a distinctive copper antique whale weathervane is nestled a block in each direction between the scenic swampy old Spanish moss laden hiking trails located in First Landing State Park and the wide immaculate golden beach lining the sparkling Atlantic Ocean along the North End of Virginia Beach. Our chef’s kitchen invites you to experiment with local ingredients perhaps found at the Old Beach farmers market just a few miles away open each Saturday until noon. Ample dining and living space allows room for up to 6 adults to relax. All bedrooms feature brand new extremly high end mattresses and large LG Oled TV’s tucked into designer wall cabinets with cloding doors for those who wish to take a vacation from media while staying at Salt Heir. The sunny dedicated work space featuring a heavily carved wood antique desk and comfortable adjustable executive desk chair and dining space overlook the large front flower garden are bright and welcoming. The dining room features a fabulous antique dining table from the early 1800’s and is complimented by brand new reproduction style chairs that coordinate with the era the table was created in. In the summertime the outdoor seating area overlooking the garden is an ideal space to watch the parade of people & pets traveling to and from First Landing State Park. There is a second more private outdoor living space located on the back deck featuring a covered seating area and grilling space surrounded by freshly potted herbs overlooking gardens. Our cottage offers ample off street parking for up to 3-5 cars. For guests of guests, street parking is free and on a first come first served basis with no special passes ever needed. A newer 4 seat street legal blue golf cart is also available for reservation for an additional fee of $100 a day with a 3 day minimum. Come stay at Salt Heir a block from the beach and breath easy knowing your beautiful vacation experience will always be a good one staying at Salt Heir. Look for our distinctive vintage copper whale weathervane swimming high above our garden and you will know you have arrived at the one and only Salt Heir. Welcome to your favorite beach luxury cottage!
Property manager
Danna Cullen
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Golf
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Virginia Beach, VA
What's nearby
First Landing State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Neptune Statue - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Virginia Beach Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Virginia Beach Station - 6 min drive
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Mellow Mushroom - 4 min drive
Ray Ray's at the Mayflower - 4 min drive
Pocahontas Pancake House - 4 min drive
Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Lager Heads - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Heir: North End vintage beach cottage only 1 block to beach & park! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Salt Heir: North End vintage beach cottage only 1 block to beach & park!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Salt Heir: North End vintage beach cottage only 1 block to beach & park!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Salt Heir: North End vintage beach cottage only 1 block to beach & park! located?
This family-friendly Virginia Beach cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of First Landing State Park, Atlantic University, and Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. Virginia Beach Boardwalk is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
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Salt Heir: North End vintage beach cottage only 1 block to beach & park! Reviews
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Encapsulates all of Virginia Beach’s beauty. Perfectly situated on the north end with access to both seashore state park and the beach. The gardens surpass any expectations that I had and the home was clean and comfortable.
What an amazing property and experience! Everything about the trip was truly wonderful/lovely & fun. The Salt Heir embodies everything when one thinks about a beach cottage - however at a luxury level. We had our family of five (six for one night) staying there for our annual family reunion. We have family that live in Va Beach in the surrounding area - 52nd Street; Prince Anne etc... so this was the perfect location. Dana was very responsive in her communication which in my experience is so important. The cottage itself was very comfortable and the gardens were amazing! It was extremely hot while we were there so we were only able to enjoy the gardens one evening for an extended period of time. But if you are able to be outside there - do it! As described in her description - everything from furniture, linens to appliances are high end. I did a fair amount of cooking there and had fun with the Viking oven. If you can't find something; have a question or need something - just shoot Dana a message and she'll respond promptly. Thank you so much for hosting us and allowing us to enjoy the Salt Heir! I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
There aren’t enough words to do this place justice in a brief review. This is for the high end luxury type folks. Heated tiles, extremely awesome, all the special touches you expect if you prefer high end, top shelf properties. Great beds and kitchen, you won’t know unless you go. Also eat at the “Leaping Lizard” and “Harvest“ while you stay in VB. 5 Star host and communication. Flowers everywhere, a real gem!
Our family had a terrific time at Salt Heir. The location is wonderful, house super charming and superior furnishings. Host provided everything we needed. The AC kept the house very cool and comfortable and it was very quiet. The front flower garden is beautiful and provided a great backdrop for family photos. Would absolutely stay here again.
We were a group of 3 couples, and the house was large enough for all. The primary suite and living area are especially spacious, with antiques and quality linens throughout. The kitchen is well-stocked with new equipment plus a wide variety of food items and snacks. Bathrooms are recently renovated and luxurious.
It's a great location: just a block from the beach in one direction, and a block from a state park with 20 miles of interesting trails in the other. Not far from restaurants and stores, but definitely at the quiet end of the beach. The outdoor spaces would provide additional getaway spots for the introverts in your group.
The host was readily available, friendly, and easy to work with (thanks Danna!).
We would definitely stay here again!
I am not usually inclined to submit reviews, but the experience was so pleasant I felt the need to share. We reserved the Salt Heir for our 4th of July getaway. Everything from the house, location, amenities, and especially the host were on par with 5 star resorts we have stayed at. We arrived to a lovely home filled with drinks, snacks, and beach supplies only 2 blocks from a less crowded beach at the north end. We had use of a golf cart for easy transportation, whether down to the beach, to the state park at the end of the street, or elsewhere (it was street legal). We were even provided charcoal for the grill when we had a cook out. The host was always responsive and proactive in communication. I would recommend the Salt Heir for anyone looking for an elevated experience in Virginia Beach and would happily stay there again!