Private Canalfront House, Dock, Deck, Fire Pit, Parking, 7th house to the Beach

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Bring your boat/Kayaks or rent one! Deck, dock, shower, grill, tables, chairs!

The Family Room with 2 new leather sofas (one with chaise) plus 65" HD Roku TV, balcony, canal view

The front of our house. Plenty of FREE off-street parking, EV Charger and car port

Today's catch (and tonight's dinner) from the bay. Maryland blue crabs.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

South Bethany Beach, DE

Fenwick Island Beach7 min walk
Bethany Beach Beaches16 min walk
Bethany Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Primary with attached bath

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - 1st Floor

Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Outside Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Experience the best of South Bethany Beach in 2024! Book now to stay in our private 4-bedroom single-family home on the canal with a dock and deck in the rear. With recent upgrades, including new leather couches, all new mattresses, computer monitor(s) w/HDMI, an induction range, refrigerator, dishwasher, dock swing and a gas fire pit, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay!

Our cozy home sleeps 8 and offers off-street parking for up to four cars. It's located just 1 1/4 blocks from the beach and the seventh house from the Atlantic Ocean yet on a canal to the bay side of coastal highway. You'll be close to popular destinations like Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Ocean City.

Take a short walk to some great food options like New Big Fish/Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli, Misaki Sushi, Grotto's Pizza, and more. Boating enthusiasts can bring their boat to our 23' dock or rent one (bait & tackle 1 block south) and enjoy fishing and crabbing right from the dock. You can also relax on the private deck with a gas grill, gas fire pit, spare tanks, table & chairs, umbrella & Adirondack chairs.

Our second-floor screened porch has a view of the canal, dock, deck and fire pit. You can also access Little Assawoman Bay and Assawoman Bay, including Fenwick Island restaurants like Catch 54, all the way to Ocean City and the Atlantic. The canal also provides access north to Indian River and Rehoboth Bays, including the restaurants of Dewey Beach.

Outdoor Video and Audio Security Recording Provided by Ring on the Driveway/Street. Please note that linens/towels are not provided but can be easily rented/delivered locally or you can bring your own. We rent Saturday to Saturday during the summer & a 3-night minimum year round!

Ready to book your South Bethany Beach vacation? Take advantage of our free weekly maid service for multiple weeks. Don't miss out on this unforgettable beach Vacation!

Property manager

Patrick Armstrong

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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South Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

Fenwick Island Beach - 7 min walk
Bethany Beach Beaches - 16 min walk
Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
Maryland Beach - 8 min drive
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 10 min drive

Getting around

Ocean City Station - 27 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mango's - ‬5 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
‪Parkway Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Canalfront House, Dock, Deck, Fire Pit, Parking, 7th house to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Canalfront House, Dock, Deck, Fire Pit, Parking, 7th house to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Canalfront House, Dock, Deck, Fire Pit, Parking, 7th house to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Canalfront House, Dock, Deck, Fire Pit, Parking, 7th house to the Beach located?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Beaches. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John S.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

First time visit to South Bethany and we had a great time. The house was as expected. Great having the dock in the back and a very short walk to the beach. Owner was very responsive and we had no issues during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

My family and I loved staying here. Perfect location on the canal and a 5 min walk to a beautiful beach. Since it’s in south Bethany you’re away from the crowds but only a 5 min drive to the main Bethany strip. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of School Vaca!

Great place…excellent location.Great communication!! Love the area by the canal and fire pit! Thank you, we will return!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property is in great location; only issues were kitchen being very small and gas grill being out of gas.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesa G.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location and Cozy Accommodations

We were within walking distance of the beach as well as a shopping plaza. The boardwalk and additional shopping was just a short drive away. The house was perfectly cozy and the outdoor spaces were our favorite. The patio with fire pit and seating along the canal was great for evening gatherings. Dining out in the sun room was amazing, especially with the ocean breeze coming through the large windows.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi family vacation location

Lovely location in S Bethany. Easy to get to Bethany, Dewey, Ocean City and Rehobeth. Grocery stores and great restaurants near by. House on canal with all needed amenities. Owner extremely responsive and very helpful. Kitchen is a little dated, but very functional.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., Owings Mills

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was nice and the outside amenities were great

Overall, the place met our needs. There were a few hiccups - second floor shower leaked and the sink in each bathroom drained slowly...and then the dryer broke but was repaired in time for the next tenant. All is all, everything worked out ok for our group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lauryn E.

31 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The location is amazing! Just a 5 minute walk to the beach. The layout of the house is great with a nice porch to eat on and a great back deck.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rusty O.

17 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and great location!

Great place to unwind and take advantage of the surrounding area. Easy access to beach and we enjoyed the back patio and second floor sun room. TV systems in all rooms were a major plus. Owner made process real easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

1 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house!

We had a great stay at this home. Ideal for a family of four, a bonus with a PlayStation in the bedroom!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Off Season Stay

My wife and I returned to this nice space in November. Bethany is quiet in the off season, which is what we were looking for. Very relaxing. The outdoor space and firepit is great and the living space in the house is also good.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

19 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House. Great Location

Loved the fire pit, deck, screened porch and canal view. Great location to everything you would want to do.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Great house, wonderful location and amazing beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoor space and convenient location!

Loved the outdoor space and convenient location to the beach. We enjoyed the large screened in porch and fire pit. I would recommend mounting the TV above the fireplace and adding a couch/chair for additional living room seating. Also, an additional set of dishes would be helpful since our group of 7 went through the plates at every meal. A beautiful week, great weather, and a lovely place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cory R.

27 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Beach House

Great location and Patrick was very easy to deal with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G., Herndon, Virginia

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

We had a wonderful stay in South Bethany. The house was in a perfect location with the best backyard ever! The host was communicative and very helpful throughout our stay. I would definitely rent again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Scott w.

29 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice property—would stay here afain

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

13 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great girls getaway

We loved the back deck, closeness to the beach, and plenty of counter space.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

4 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway even w terrible weather!

Perfect little getaway house, fully stocked w all you’ll need kitchen wise, had extra propane available for fire pit and grill, it rained the whole time and we still had a lovely time just staying indoors. Screened in porch for the win!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

12 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and great location!

We were very impressed at the responsiveness of our host and the sweet location of the house. The dock and walking distance to the beach are both hits and I plan on coming back. The house was clean, exactly as presented online and the perfect getaway to relax! We appreciate all of the questions Patrick answered before and during our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

21 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend with Friends

This place was in a great location and we loved all of the amenities. The 3 season porch was definitely our favorite feature. Patrick was great, highly recommend him as a host!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

3 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Outdoor Deck close to the Beach

Great outdoor deck and fire pit on the Canal. Close to the beach. The beds are a little long in the tooth but everything worked fine.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

H. Nicole T., Washington, DC

28 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disappointed!

My girlfriends and I planned a girlfriends' getaway weekend (no husbands, no children, just us ladies) and wanted a property close to the beach that had a firepit. These were our only MUST HAVES. We chose this property because the post said it had both. Prior to arrival, the owner was extremely communicative. Check-in was super easy and the house was "nice enough for us". It's nothing fancy, but it was nice, clean, and spacious enough for four adult women. There were ants on the screened porch, but that wasn't a big deal for us. We planned to sit around the firepit on our second night there, and realized the firepit wouldn't ignite. I immediately called the owner to troubleshoot the problem. We tried putting on a new propane tank and made sure the tank was properly screwed onto the firepit...it still wouldn't ignite! The owner said he was unable to come by and would check to see if his maintenance guy was available to come check it out in a few days. IN A FEW DAYS??? We only rented the property for the weekend, and he wasn't able to come fix the problem until after we checked out. Needless to say, we were disappointed. After all, one of the main reasons we chose this property was because it had a firepit! I asked the owner if he would be willing to give us a small refund due to his inability to come fix the firepit during our stay. This was, in my opinion, the fair and "right" thing to do given the circumstances. Needless to say, the owner refused a partial refund and ignored my messages. This is unfortunate, as I have never had a negative experience at a VRBO property and have never left a negative review. THIS IS MY FIRST!! We paid A LOT of money for a weekend stay at a home that was supposed to have a working firepit. The owner dismissed our concerns and did not make an attempt to fix the problem while we were there. (We stayed here in late Sept - early October 2020). Extremely disappointed in the owner's lack of concern/service!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Sara P.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was great! Very short walk to the beach and right on a canal. Quick bike ride into Bethany or longer bike ride into Fenwick and quick car ride to OC. The property owner required an extra payment to cover any damages (or a very large damage deposit) so I thought the house would be in tip top top shape, but there were a few small issues (ants in the dining room/screened in porch, one of the burners on the stove didn't work, the beds had little support, no one had cleaned under the beds, all the plastic chairs on the deck were cracked). Overall, we really enjoyed the house. Not a luxury experience, but a very nice place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

12 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fall Getaway

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The owners clearly have put a ton of time and care into the outdoor space and we enjoyed hours sitting by the canal, grilling lunch and dinner, and relaxing by the fire pit at night. For an avid paddleboarder, you can’t beat being able to get right on the water and explore many different canals and waterways from the backyard. We loved the screened in porch for dinner at night and coffee in the morning and the location was a short drive to many restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend, and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Armstrong

We have been going to the Delaware beaches all our lives and purchased this property in 2004. We rent it some and use it the rest of the time.

Why they chose this property

It has one of the best locations in the area. Sure you can have beach front but the nearest marina is 5 miles away. On the other hand most homes with a dock and quick bay access are far from the beach. In this area beach side is only one block deep, a few blocks north and beach side is 2 or 3 blocks deep and bayside is 3 to 6 blocks deep yet further from the bay. This also means more people on the beach in those areas and a longer walk! Just the perfect spot.

What makes this property unique

In our town to get to the beach you need to walk or park using a parking pass (we provide). The only way to get a pass is to own property (or rent from the owner). At first this doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is. To access the mile long South Bethany Beach you must own or rent a property. So our beaches are uncrowded even in the peak season. Unlike other crowded towns that anyone can park and go to the beach. Skip the crowds and rent from us!