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2026

A beloved Virginia Beach Icon is being thoughtfully restored.

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The Cutty Sark Motel & Cottages are returning — blending 1960s motel charm and historic early-1900s beach cottages with modern comfort.

Newly Designed Rooms

Our newly designed rooms blend timeless character with fresh, modern comfort. Original terrazzo floors have been carefully restored, adding a touch of mid-century charm, while completely new beds and furnishings create a clean, comfortable retreat after a day at the beach. Most rooms features a private balcony—perfect for enjoying ocean air, morning coffee, or sunrise views.

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The Perfect Beach Location

Set on the 37th block of the Virginia Beach oceanfront, we’re ideally located for laid-back coastal living. Enjoy easy access to a favorite local surf break, a wide sandy beach with umbrella service, and the boardwalk just outside your door—perfect for discovering Virginia Beach’s restaurants and entertainment.

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Personal Service + Amenities

Our guests enjoy thoughtful, personal service paired with easy, resort-style amenities. From surfboard and bike rentals that make it simple to explore the oceanfront to concierge service ready to help you plan your stay, every detail is designed for comfort and ease. Unwind by the pool or head out for a day of adventure—everything you need for a memorable Virginia Beach getaway is right here.

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More than 50 years ago, Mel and Jimmie Koch purchased the Cutty Sark Motel. Over the years, they expanded their unique vacation stays to span the whole block of 37th street, preserving historic vacation homes from the early 1900s.

Since then, it has been a true family business — the kind of place where guests return summer after summer, bringing their children, and eventually their grandchildren, back to the same stretch of beach on 37th Street.

This year we are carefully restoring the Cutty Sark with the same intention and care — as a welcoming, familiar place where vacations feel personal and unhurried. We can’t wait to welcome you and share this family tradition with many generations to come.

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