Spectacular oceanfront at quiet end of boardwalk at Rudee Inlet SEE SPECIALS.
LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT FOR DATES LESS THAN 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE is 20% and 16 to 30 days in advance DISCOUNT IS 10%.
The property is known as Dolphin Run Condos. My unit has been upgraded with new stainless steel ceramic top stove, granite top counters, a new king bed in the master bedroom and fresh painting with cheery ocean colors. You can sit on the balcony and watch the ocean waves and the boats going out and returning from the marina VIA Rudee's Inlet. At times you may see the dolphins running! For those who like fishing, you can fish right off the pier in Rudee's Inlet or go across the street and arrange a deep sea fishing expedition. While most will want to enjoy the beach, the property has an indoor pool that is kept at 84 degs. year round. The lobby is large and with an expansive view of the beach. Please view all the pictures. See #'s 35 and 36 of the Kiddie Park out front on the beach.
Property manager
Howard Whitlow
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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PLEASE NOTE BELOW:
Virginia Beach's 9 % tourism Tax not included. An additional payment request will be sent for this tax.
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 and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
About the neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Located on the beach, this condo is in Northeast Virginia Beach, a neighborhood in Virginia Beach. Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbridge Beach and First Landing State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Virginia Beach Sportsplex or Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Virginia Beach, VA
What's nearby
Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Rudee Inlet - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Virginia Beach Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Virginia Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Virginia Beach Station - 2 min drive
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant - 17 min walk
Waterman's Surfside Grille - 2 min walk
Dairy Queen - 19 min walk
Chix Sea Grill and Bar - 5 min walk
Sunnyside Cafe & Restaurant - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Spectacular oceanfront at quiet end of boardwalk at Rudee Inlet SEE SPECIALS. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Spectacular oceanfront at quiet end of boardwalk at Rudee Inlet SEE SPECIALS. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular oceanfront at quiet end of boardwalk at Rudee Inlet SEE SPECIALS. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular oceanfront at quiet end of boardwalk at Rudee Inlet SEE SPECIALS. ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular oceanfront at quiet end of boardwalk at Rudee Inlet SEE SPECIALS. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Northeast Virginia Beach condo building is just steps from Resort Beach and Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Sandbridge Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Virginia Beach Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The place was neat and everything we needed was included. Check in/out was very easy. You can’t beat the location- beachfront with a playground for kids! We would stay here again.
Great visit and very comfortable beds.Loved the chair by balcony - could have stayed in it forever looking at the ocean.Only one car spot made it hard when we had two cars.
Deborah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Guy B.
Feb 21, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
None
First: VRBO. My cc was charged on 12/28.2024. CC was not supposed to be charged immediately as I had till Jan. 6 to change/cancel. On Ja. 3 I changed my reservation from 18 days to 14 days but I was denied a credit. I am asking for this credit.Condo: we had aunts in the kitchen all the time coming from ceiling, faucet in bath tub second bedroom not working properly, water not hot; carpet in second bedroom is filthy. Building: Could not use pool, dirty water with algae. Due to our complaint, pool was cleaned but no follow-up. Two days later was the same. Lot of stain in pool plaster.
This was a great unit. It had everything that we needed for a relaxing vacation. We got a little rain on Saturday afternoon, but it didn't ruin anything because of the balcony that look over the boardwalk and the beach. We enjoyed drinks and watched the surfers until the rain stopped. In front of the unit was plenty of shopping and places to eat. It was comforting to know that security was always available. Howard was a great host and was always available for any questions we had. We plan on coming back to Virigina and hope this unit will be available when we return.
Our second time staying with this host at this location. We enjoyed our time, just wished we would have researched what was going on at the beach beforehand as there was a lot of construction for the ECSC.
The property is located in a perfect place so the beach is not over crowded. Easy check-in and out instructions. It was nice not to worry about a room key. Staff at the condo were very pleasant and helpful. Condo was clean. The property manager was always quick with a response if you needed anything..highly recommend!!!!
Our stay Aug 4 -9 was very enjoyable! This was our first time at VB, and the location was great, the beach was not crowded, and the shopping was easily accessible by walking. Our unit was clean and very functional for 4 adults and 2 teens. The pool was clean, check in was easy, and parking garage was accessible with our SUV. Our host communicated well and in a timely manner. The balconies were being worked on but our view was not obstructed and they started working well after we went to the beach most days. We were able to use the space every evening. Highly recommend this host and location for a relaxing stay at the beach!
Liza W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Paul K.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Mediocre stay with multiple issues
Check-in was fine. We stayed from a Saturday to a Wednesday. Howard provided garage and condo codes in advance, and the Dolphin Run staff confirmed everything was good to go. Initially, the condo seemed fine, but upon entering we immediately noticed the view was obstructed with construction ropes.
Things went downhill from there. The bedsheets were dirty with hair and crumbs. Despite notifying Howard and sending pictures, we didn't receive a response for TWO days, and the issue was never resolved. The floors were also dirty with food remnants found in multiple rooms.
The WiFi was unreliable, which is definitely not ideal for remote work or streaming a conference call. The network is apparently shared with all of Dolphin Run and has known capacity issues.
On our second day, the power went out briefly, leaving only one elevator operational. The view and beach access were also obstructed by a large black tube, part of some dredging project? Morning surf classes also limited ocean access. Construction on the balconies resumed Monday and Tuesday, with loud sawing at 8am disrupting our mornings. The sound was very unpleasant.
Overall, the stay was not great. The condo felt run-down, which seems typical for older beachfront properties. The indoor pool was decent, and there were at least some nearby restaurants and shops. Howard was initially responsive but less so after issues arose. I can't recommend this place or Dolphin Run. We won't be returning.
Really liked the layout of the condo. Nice kitchen and family space. Unfortunately, there was work being done on the balcony’s on the building so we didn’t get to spend much time outside. Otherwise, we had a nice stay.
We truly enjoy our stay in Virginia Beach and Dolphin Run did not disappoint!! Our unit was clean and had everything we needed and was conveniently located near everything! We will be back!
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Randall E.
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Convenient Location
Room was clean and well equipped. Location is very close walking distance to good restaurants which is a big plus. Facilities are somewhat dated but OK. We arrived at the end of a festival which had access to the boardwalk and beach closed off in front of building which was disappointing. It opened up on our last day. The property manager was very responsive and great to work with. We will probably go back again but will be careful not to book around any festivals.
Randall E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Christina G.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disappointed - no notification of highly disruptive construction
I reserved this condo for the oceanfront balcony and quiet location, particularly for my elderly mother who has mobility issues and planned to enjoy the balcony all day, every day. Due to construction, there were ropes from the scaffolding obstructing our view to the ocean. (This was a minor inconvenience; however, guests planning to stay at the condo in the coming weeks should know that the balcony will soon be completely off limits.) What was the most disappointing was the noise. Not only could we not enjoy the balcony between 8am and 5pm, we couldn’t even stay in the condo. The drilling on the balconies was amplified inside. My mother and I were standing side by side and couldn’t hear one another. It was constant and even worse in the bathroom (to the degree that we couldn’t shower until the construction ended for the day).
The listing for this property states construction was being done in 2023. According to the front desk, this construction was planned and property owners were informed. I’m in disbelief that I wasn’t notified prior to my trip. Perhaps for some guests, not having use of the condo or balcony during the day isn’t an issue, but for my mother, it completely ruined her vacation. Had I known this, I would have saved quite a bit of money and rented a condo off oceanfront and without a balcony.
I’m emailing the host with recordings of the noise and requesting a partial refund. Hoping they will do the right thing in this case. So disappointing.
We enjoyed our first visit to VA beach. The location of this condo was IDEAL. Literally steps from the beach and the quiet end of the boardwalk but SO close and within walking distance to everything. Communication with Howard was excellent.
It was our first trip to Virginia Beach, and everything was wonderful. The unit was clean and close to all the activities in the area. It had a great view. The host was easy to reach before and during the trip. We can't wait to rebook on our next trip into town.
The over all property was pretty great. They were in the middle of some cosmetic repairs but it wasn’t disruptive. The owner was very helpful in making sure we got to the right place with all the instructions necessary. My one grip was the check in process, the lady that checked us in was a little on the rude side when we tried to check in earlier than 4pm. The one lady I was in contact with said it would be fine to check in early while the lady that actually checked us in said it would be $75 early check in. Luckily it was waived because we were told it would be ok to come early. I’m not sure why anyone needs to wait to check in so late. But I feel like that is a bit ridiculous and $75 to check in early is also ridiculous. Also it’s $50 per day to park an addition car in their over flow lot which was not relayed to us prior to leaving for our getaway. All in all though it was a lovely stay.
This is 2nd time staying in complex, but 1st time in this unit. The indoor pool and the wonderful playground on the beach nearby was great for our 4 year old grandson. Wee walked to places to eat and shop a block away sold milk and other items that were convenient, so never had to drive anywhere. It rained off and on and was cloudy the whole time, but we still enjoyed our stay.
Nice condo in a nice location. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony looking over the beach. Within walking to many shops and restaurants. Watched dolphins for a whole afternoon. Kids enjoyed the pool on cloudy days. Good communication with the owner.
The condo was awesome, it was as it was listed. Howard and Jessica were great at reacting to our request. Checking in was a breeze and we had a great vacation. I highly recommend renting from Howard, he cares and that makes the difference. Thank you!!
Great location
Great owner what else is there to say
George M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Howard Whitlow
Retired Commercial Banker
Why they chose this property
Close to Richmond where I live. Can be there in 2 hours which makes it very convenient. Right on the ocean and boardwalk. Covered deck free parking space for owner or guests.
Living room balcony overlooking ocean and Rudee Inlet to watch the boats exit and enter and to frequently see the dolphins.
What makes this property unique
Relaxing vacation right on the beach with several walk to restaurants such as the Iconic Watermans beachfront just one block north.