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Mason Manor - Downtown Smithfield next to WCP
Historic Smithfield 233 S Mason Street 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Located in the heart of historic Smithfield boasts old world charm and character with a touch of today’s conveniences. The living room has gas fireplace for cool evenings & leads to dining area & updated fully equipped kitchen. The full bath is updated with jetted tub. Front porch swing for relaxing and back deck for entertainment. Windsor Castle Park just steps away. Located just around the corner from restaurants, shopping & more.

Mid-Century Modern Old Town Portsmouth 3bd/2.5 bth
In the heart of Colonial Portsmouth, VA, on a quiet one-way street -- nestled among homes that date back to the American Revolution & Underground Railroad -- you have found this unique gem... classic and unassuming on the outside, newly rebuilt and designed within. Glasgow Modern, the perfect home-away-from-home. Adjacent to an amazing park, blocks away from the water. We live here 6 months of the year, so the house has everything you need. Dine, Play, Explore, Enjoy... Our home is your home!

THE POINT! Private waterfront Oasis!
Enjoy breath taking views & a fully equipped home w/ many amenities. Looking for a private & intimate experience of quality time & a relaxing retreat w/ nature & ample space to spread out, this is IT! Convenient to VB Oceanfront, Downtown Norfolk, Rivers Casino, Waterside & a host of popular attractions. Wheelchair accessible, Tesla charging stations 3 minutes away, perfect family/friends group trips, 12 minutes from Carnival Cruise Port. Oh & bring your fishing poles, river is fully stocked!

Penny’s Palace 1 Bed/1 Bath Home
Welcome to Penny’s Palace! A charming home nestled in quiet community of Portsmouth, VA. Entire home for you with sectioned off suite and bathroom. Penny’s Palace is vibrant & elegantly furnished yet practically designed to sleep 2 people comfortably. This bungalow offers an outdoor sitting area with a dreamy lighted canopy & outdoor grill. It’s perfectly located minutes from major Hampton Roads attractions: Olde Town Portsmouth, Children’s Museum, Downtown Norfolk, Casino, and Virginia Beach.

Wooded Wonderland Miniature Golf Hot tub Pool
Make yourself at home! This property offers a warm and welcoming environment for guests, located in a quiet and established neighborhood in the middle of Portsmouth, VA. Guests should expect a clean space equipped with modern technology and appliances. Attractions aren’t too far; 41mi from Busch Gardens, 24 mi from Virginia Beach Ocean Front, 7.3 mi from Waterside District Norfolk, and 2.9 mi from Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Peaceful mornings and a comfortable stay awaits at Wooded Wonderland!

Quiet East Beach Bungalow, 1 block to beach!
Brand new construction located exactly one block from the beautiful Chesapeake Bay at East Beach in Oceanview! A quick walk to the beach or Bay Oaks Park, this bungalow is perfect for relaxing getaways. Fireplace, patio, grill, spacious front porch, new appliances, washer/dryer, private off-street parking. A quick trip to the Naval Bases! Guests are provided with linens, towels, toiletries, and high speed internet(SmartTV). Additional rooms available case by case basis. Please ask.

The Cozy Cottage Two Bedroom, King bed House
This is a charming and cozy Cape Cod style house. It’s decorations are eclectic and comfortable. There is a king size bed in the master bedroom and a queen size bed in the second bedroom. There are smart TV’s in each bedroom and the living room. This home has central heat and air conditioning, updated appliances, and carpeting. It’s centrally located and there is plenty of space for parking. This is a perfect place to recharge whether you’re visiting for work or a getaway!

Perfect Getaway!
Home away from home!! Beautiful 2 story house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a huge playroom over the garage. The master suite has a beautiful bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, and huge walk in shower. The fenced in backyard has plenty of space to run around, and has an awesome saltwater inground pool for fun! In addition, there is a 2 level, new deck, and patio furniture to sit and relax on. There is something for everyone to do here.. I’m positive you will love it!

The Pines- Family Entertainment Room
This ranch home is located in a quiet & safe neighborhood (Windy Pines) in an area we call “Churchland”. The area is comprised of tri-cities in the same area. (Portsmouth, Chesapeake & Suffolk) Near military installations, shipyards, hospitals, beaches, amusement parks, museums, casinos, and more Property is walking distant from Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve nature trail and less than a mile from Popular Harbour View Shopping area.

Gorgeous Olde Towne historic home - modern updates
Full of historic charm, modern in all the right places! This 1880s home is located in the heart of Olde Towne Portsmouth, just one block from the Elizabeth River harbor. Walk 3 minutes to the ferry stop and ride across the river to Norfolk's downtown and waterfront restaurants, or walk 5 minutes to Portsmouth's High Street to enjoy Olde Towne's charming coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and theaters. This location is unbeatable!

Waterfront Maryview/Naval Hosp Casino close to all
This lovely, quaint home has been completely updated for your comfort. The great room is bright and open. The home is located on the Elizabeth River in an upscale neighborhood with a large yard. This is perfect for a family vacation, or a long weekend. There is an attached mother-in-law suite in the rear of the house. This is rented out separately. It has a private entrance at the rear of the house.

Ghent on the Corner: Cozy 3 bed 2.5 bath home
My cozy, 3 bed / 2.5 bath Norfolk home has a spacious 1st floor primary suite with a full bathroom, 2 bedrooms upstairs along with a 2nd full bathroom. No cleaning fee or checkout instructions. Pet-friendly! Free Wi-Fi, parking for 4 cars, grill & gazebo. Distances: CHKD - 5 min EVMS - 5 min Sentara Norfolk General - 5 min Waterside / Downtown - 10 min Ocean View - 20 min VB Oceanfront - 25 min
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 310 holiday rentals in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth holiday rentals start at £15 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
170 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Find 80 rentals that welcome pets

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10 properties feature pools

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190 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
300 of Portsmouth holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Portsmouth rentals

4.7 Average rating
Portsmouth stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests

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Portsmouth’s top spots include Chrysler Museum of Art, Nauticus and Cinemark Chesapeake Square
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