Coastal Virginia / Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach (Sandbridge) · City of Virginia Beach
Surfside at Sandbridge
Community type: A manufactured-home or park-model land-lease community, often 55+/active-adult, that accommodates tiny living.
Surfside at Sandbridge is a gated waterfront resort community on Back Bay at Virginia Beach's Sandbridge, where owners hold individual lots and place park-model RVs and tiny homes. It functions as a long-term/seasonal park-model and tiny-home community (full-time year-round residency is restricted) with extensive resort amenities, and is described by hosts as an RV resort transitioning toward a tiny-home community.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Waste & Sewer System | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Build Certifications | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Pet Constraints | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent benchmarks
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Utility inclusions
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Lease mechanics
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Off-grid adaptations
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Site edibles & gardens
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in City of Virginia Beach?
Confirm zoning, utilities, and whether a community park, backyard ADU, or factory-built tiny home fits your property before you sign a lease or purchase a home on site.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
249 owned waterfront lots for park-model RVs and tiny homes, with full hookups (30/50 amp, city water/sewer).
249 privately owned lots; sites are managed individually by owners rather than a central rental office. Year-round full-time residency is generally restricted — confirm seasonal-use rules per lot.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Waterfront / marina
- Gated
- Pool
- Clubhouse
- Pickleball / sports
- Dock / marina access
- Fitness
- RV-style hookups
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Coastal/flood exposure is a known constraint (reviewers note flooding); verify flood zone and insurance before purchasing a lot.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.