
House holiday rentals in Portsmouth
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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!

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.

One block from the Beach
Stay at one of the highest rated homes in Willoughby Beach. It has everything you need to have a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the breezes of the Willoughby Bay on the back 2 decks, and the Chesapeake Bay on the front 2 decks. 500 ft walk to Chesapeake beach access, and an outdoor shower ready when you return. We have been hosting since 2018 and you can read our reviews to see that this property is our pride and joy. Let us show you what a five star experience is on Airbnb... Mandy and Kevin

Wooded Wonderland Miniature Golf Hot tub Pool
Make yourself at home! This property offers a warm and welcoming environment for guest, 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!

Home-Sweet-Home
ADORABLE RANCH-STYLE-HOME! ONLY 1.5 Miles to Buckroe Beach! FIRE-PIT OUT BACK GARAGE w/ WORKOUT SPACE HAVE a great time at this adorable 3BR 1BA ranch home with large detached garage. Fully Renovated and Fully Furnished. Kitchen features new cabinets, stainless steel appliances and opens to family room. New flooring. Nice neighborhood. Ceiling fans throughout. Garage with workout bench and dumb-bells. Back yard with sail-shade, chairs, grill and fire-pit. Make this your GETAWAY 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 spacw to spread out, this is IT! Convenient to Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Downtown Norfolk, Rivers Casino, Waterside District & a host of popular attractions. Wheelchair accessible, Tesla charging stations 3 minutes away, perfect for holiday family & group trips, 12 minutes from Carnival Cruise Half Moon port.🛳🌊🚢🏠😊!

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.

Bungalow at the Bay
This wonderfully decorated home is the perfect spot for a beach getaway with the whole family. Inside you will find a spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two guest rooms with one queen, and a full. Outside there is a backyard porch, perfect for socializing, and a sizable backyard protected by a fence that stretches the property! Free parking is available inside and outside the property. Beach access and free parking is located on 11th view street about a two-minute walk away!

Beautiful renovated 2Bed home!
Your next unforgettable beach getaway awaits with a stay at this charming and completely renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental centrally located in Norfolk. Spend sunny summer days at Ocean View Beach, or explore the sights and sounds of nearby First Landing State Park, followed by a quick bite to eat at a local seafood restaurant. At dusk, retreat back to 'Castaway Cottage' for a family BBQ on the propane grill and s'mores shared around the fire pit………………………………

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!

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!
Popular amenities for house rentals in Portsmouth
House rentals with a pool

The Blue Octopus~Private Pool~HotTub~Beach~FirePit

Country Comfort Close to the Beaches

Elegance Escape on Saunders Dr

Private Pool at the Oceanfront in a Spacious Home

Gorgeous Vacation House

Stunning Views of Back Bay & Seconds to the Beach

Salida del Sol, North End Beach

Half house w/pool & new patio all to yourself
Weekly house rentals

The "Bison" contemporary retreat (King Bed)+

Cozy 3Bed/3Bath Home near Portsmouth Naval-Casino

Portsmouth's Finest

Cozy Home Near Hospitals & Beach

Waterfront Home 12 min to Casino! Newly Renovated!

Waterfront/Arcade/Fishing Fun

Home Away From Home

Escape to a Waterfront Retreat
Private house rentals

Sleeps 6-8, King bed, 2.5 baths

*Spacious Cozy Home* near Beach in Hampton

Charming 3-Bdrm Gem! Sleeps 6, Near Casino & All.

Tudor Treasure in Olde Towne

Modern, Homely 3-bdrm|wParking|Centrally located.

Beach Stay

Norfolk Beach Base • Cozy & Convenient

1-bedroom home in Suffolk
When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
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| Avg. price | £75 | £76 | £83 | £87 | £89 | £95 | £103 | £91 | £78 | £75 | £84 | £83 |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 10°C | 16°C | 20°C | 25°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 18°C | 12°C | 8°C |
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 300 holiday rentals in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth holiday rentals start at £8 per night before taxes and fees

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

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Find 80 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
10 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
180 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
290 of Portsmouth holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Portsmouth rentals

4.8 Average rating
Portsmouth stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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