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Historic Old Towne Southern Charm

Vacation home in Portsmouth with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Old Towne Portsmouth, this charming 18th-Century home offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy short walks to downtown restaurants, museums and coffee shops or take in the sights with a ferry ride to Norfolk Waterside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Old Towne Southern Charm

Hi there! You've stumbled upon a beautiful 18th-Century home that is centrally located in the heart of Old Towne Portsmouth. It's passionately designed with love and southern charm. You'll enjoy short walks to downtown restaurants, the movie theater, coffee shops and museums. Also, experience the Elizabeth River Ferry to visit Norfolk Waterside. Host resides in downstairs unit and enjoys guests looking for a quiet getaway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We do not allow parties nor gatherings of any kind. Though pets (dogs) are allowed we ask that guest not allow them on furniture.
We ask that you not leave pets in the home unattended for more than one (1) hour. When walking pets be sure to pick up their waste.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Forty-dollar ($40) fee per additional pet over 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Portsmouth, VA

What's nearby

  • Commodore Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterside District - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Town Point Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station - 6 min drive
  • Norfolk Station - 8 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bier Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Old Towne Southern Charm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Historic Old Towne Southern Charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Old Towne Southern Charm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Old Towne Southern Charm located?

Situated in Portsmouth, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Commodore Theatre and Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center. Hill House Museum and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 10 minutes. MacArthur Square Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Historic Old Towne Southern Charm Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was excellent, clean, charming and very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and so close to all Olde Towne Portsmouth has to offer. I'll be back! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay!

Latonya did a great job at making us feel welcome and at home! The rental is very well taken care of and very close to many attractions and beaches. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely return if we come back to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very clean and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time

great location and a great host I would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portsmouth

Great local, clean and comfortable. Great place to unwind after busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice stay. Very clean. The host was very attentive. If we needed anything, she was right there to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Virgina beach getaway

you will not be disappointed this place, and the owner are awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burchard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect for visiting everything in Portsmouth and the Hampton Roads area. Spacious well stocked unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherelynn’s F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to daughters

Very pleased with host and accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place! Very nicely appointed. The VRBO is on the second floor -- 17 steps up -- my dog loved running up the steps. The neighborhood is wonderful with so many interesting houses, shops, pocket parks, and the waterfront within walking distance. Thank you for letting us vacation with our dogs!
Old Towne Portsmouth neighborhood -- historic and charming
Old Towne Portsmouth neighborhood -- historic and charming
Old Towne Portsmouth neighborhood -- historic and charming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Houston G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful host and home.

We love our stay and the location. It was clean and in good walking distance to many enjoyable attractions. Plus a good drive to many beaches. The Houst was very and easy to connect with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Area and Nice House

Enjoyed our stay, very close to lots of attractions. Nice unit for family groups. Nicely decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Owner was great and helpful! It’s a short drive to the beach! And easy to walk around the neighborhood- visited a local coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiauna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Latonya was a great host. She greeted us when we arrived at the Property and provided some dinner recommendations. The home was clean and inviting which was perfect for a short stay. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend trip

Great location in walking distance to restaurants and cultural district. Easy drive to the ocean as well. The property is beautiful and the owner was amazing to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Accomodations

The accomodations at this home were excellent! It was comfortable, clean, and spacious. It is located in the historic district of Portsmouth and so convienent to walk to different locations. There was a farmer's market in town the weekend we were there which we walked to. The easy and prompt communication with the owner made us feel at ease leading up to the date of our stay. The owners were so kind and even left a graduation card and gift for our daughter graduating from law school. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquetta R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice time

We had a wonderful stay at this vacation home. The property itself was lovely and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The owner, who lives in the downstairs unit, was exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. They even provided snacks, which was a nice touch. Overall, our experience was excellent, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Latanya was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Host was great and the home is conveniently located to walk downtown and to the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025