Cutty Sark, Virginia Beach

This was the worst hotel ever considering how hot the room was. It was 90 outside and 85 in our room. The AC did not work and once I complained they tried to charge me extra for the friends that visited my room. The room was dirty and hot as well you know what.

There is a comfort in the familiar. Three generations of my family and I just booked three units at the Cutty Sark and stayed for a week. It was a wonderful bonding experience. We all agreed that it was just like we, the older generation, remembered our summer vacations, with our parents, in the 60's. The Kochs have maintained the pristine efficiencies in mint condition. The decor is pure retro. No apoligies for not being modern and we liked it just the way it is. Featured articles have been written about the Cutty Sark in "Southern Living Magazine" and "Virginia Living Magazine" The Owners and staff, mostly international students, could not have been more helpful. Their attention to the comfort and needs of their guest could not be surpassed. And the pool. Oh, My! the pool. That small little pool is a wonderful asset. They keep it heated to a perfect 80 degrees. So relaxing after you come in from the Ocean. We stayed in it for long conversations when we came off the beach. Just like a big Hot-tub. All three generations thought it perfect even the three pre-teen boys..The locations was great for all. It is located at the quiet North end of the Virginia Beach Resort area but it is on the Trolley route for the oldsters and the young one can walk to the excitement in ten minutes. It is also on the Bike path so that you can ride on the boardwalk path or go north to a beautiful State park. Would we go back? in a heartbeat. While there we met other guest who had stayed at the Cutty Sark 21-30 years continuously, every summer. Yes, we'll go back, too.

I like the Cutty Sark because it is so well located and the "Barbie Doll" pink and white cuteness, is hard to resist. The Cutty Sark is one of the few guest properties to retain the uniqueness of the 70"s architecture. Most have been torn down. This small Hotel and adjoining Historic Cottages give one the feeling of stepping back in time when life was slower and a stay at the shore was designed to relax and restore. Big with Families. Original efficiency units with stove top, oven, microwave and refrigerator. Most units have a balcony with oceanview. Just met guest who have stayed at the Cutty Sark for almost 30 years. The only thing I didn't like waas that there is no elevator to this three story building but then, a built in stairmaster.

The service was terrible and the rooms were dirty and there was no soap or towels for us to use and the rooms lacked sufficent air conditioning a good place to stay away from.