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Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok!

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Exterior
Overlook from loft: Sunny Two-story family room FP and Smart TV/recliners
Screened porch and large yard for lawn games
Oak clawfoot pool table upper loft overlooking lake and fountain and family room
Victorian-style coastal home with wrap-around porch and upper balcony porch
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bethany Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationThe Salt Pond Golf Club9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Nature Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok!

Relax and enjoy COOL OCEAN BREEZES and LAKE/FOUNTAIN views from the SCREENED PORCH of this like-new luxurious coastal home! Or, snuggle up to the warmth of the fireplace while watching the wildlife on the Lake! . Exquisite furnishings and custom decorations abide in this spacious home. The community 'boardwalk', with gazebo, takes you directly to the community clubhouse with gym, tv, swimming pool, kiddie pool, playground, tennis and pickle ball court, a one minute walk from house. There is catch and release fishing from the boardwalk, (no license required). There are no additional fees to use the numerous amenities. Walk a few steps to PUBLIC GOLF COURSE, and grocery store and restaurants. . Relax on the wrap-around front porch side porch, balcony or the screened porch on plush, cushioned wicker furniture.

Sleeping accomodations include a lakefront, FIRST FLOOR, KING MASTER SUITE, tv and beautiful lighted fountain views. The Master tiled bath has a sunken tub and double shower with two massage shower heads. The SECOND FLOOR KING BR has attached bath, smart TV and lake view A THIRD MASTER SUITE HAS A QUEEN BED, en-suite BATH , AND beautiful sunsets can be enjoyed from the adjoining balcony. The 4th bedroom has A QUEEN OVER QUEEN BUNKBED and a TWIN BED. The 5th bedroom has one FUTON/BUNK BED AND A TWIN. The 6th bedroom is open den with sofa bed There is 1 queen sleeper sofa on the first level. SUMMARY OF BEDDING: (2 KING, 1 QUEEN, 3 SINGLES, 1 QUEEN over QUEEN BUNKBED, 1 FUTON bunk bed, 1 twin trundle daybed , AND 1 QUEEN SOFABEDS.)

The TWO STORY SUNNY FAMILY ROOM is equipped with a 50” smart TV, DVD with surround sound system, gas fireplace, loft overlook with CLAWFOOT OAK POOL TABLE, PALLADIUM WINDOWS IN LOFT overlooking the lake and fountains. Stereo speakers are placed in the family room, living room, and master bedroom. Take a nap on CUSHIONED WICKER SOFA on SCREENED PORCH, which sides to crape myrtle trees, gardens, and views of lake fountains; perfect for relaxing on a rainy day! The sunroom/den has a sofabed open to additional dining space. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped and has a center island., regular coffee pot and Keurig, There is dining seating to accommodate up to 18.

Additional amenities include a large book library, board games, and puzzles, 6 BEACH CHAIRS, BOOGIE BOARDS, Several bikes, ( beach cruisers )The gated community is 5 minutes from Bethany Beach boardwalk by car , or 10 minutes by bike. There is an ice cream shop within walking distance, open during the summer season. There is also an huge playground (in addition to our neighborhood playground )about 1 mile from the house at John West Park, which has rocking chair seating in the shade!
There is a water park in Fenwick Island called Thunder Lagoon (5 miles south) that has a lazy river, kiddie pool, and water slides. Lots of putt-putt golfing in area. Rehoboth Beach (12 miles north) and Ocean City, MD also have water parks and amusement parks with rides.

Bethany Beach boardwalk area has restaurants, charming shops, toy stores, art galleries, arcade, volleyball and free concerts at the Gazebo bandstand. There is also a miniature golf course.

Acres and acres of nature conservancy next to our community is perfect for strolling, biking and jogging! Looped trails and bridges are a relaxing way to get exercise and appreciate nature. Enjoy beautiful, unspoiled, picturesque views of preserved bay with many wild birds and plenty of shade. Don't miss this activity! (Trail heads east on Fred Hudson and then trails traverse their way through Bay Pine forest over bridges and maintained trails to the preserved bay and wet lands). There are also sunset and moon kayak paddles offered within a mile on the Indian River, which you can schedule through Eco Bay Kayak and SUP at James Farm Preserve Ecological Park. The sunsets are sensational.

Kayaking in Delaware:

Delaware has only 2,000 square miles, but with 117 miles of coastline, it has much to offer kayakers. In addition to beautiful launches at Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore state parks, there’s a lesser-known gem near South Bethany Beach. The three-mile-long Assawoman Canal, connecting the Indian River Bay (to the north) with the Little Assawoman Bay (to the south) is a charming, serene canal.
The canal is a 35-foot-wide no-wake zone. Many sections have a lovely tree canopy that makes a green arch over the canal. It feels remote, offers shade and shelters paddlers from strong wind. There’s a primitive, free launch site by the Jefferson Bridge off Kent Avenue. It is on Guy Street, an unmarked dirt road, 5 minutes from house.

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO LEAVE THIS HOUSE OR THE SCREENED PORCH!!! Don't miss out on reserving this one.





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Property manager

Debbie Bosse
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 Dogs allowed, $200; breed must be approved

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You must agree to terms of rental agreement and HOA rules attached to this listing;There will be a hard copy of addendum that must be signed @ checkin
Linen rentals available TO RENT at approximately $250 for 14 people., or you may bring your own. To rent, CONTACT galeforcerentals.com. Prices on web
NO CATS allowed. Dog breed to be approved by owner. Max (2)dogs per stay. $150 per pet under 35 lbs.;Leashed /poop removed IMMEDIATELY

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Delaware Seashore State Park and Ocean City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 9 min walk
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 5 min drive
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Indian River Inlet - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 40 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parkway Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk Bethany Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 5Br Bethany Lakes: POOL, Gym,Playground,Fish,Golf,Pickleball,dogs ok! located?

This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Salt Pond Golf Club, Bethany Beach Beaches and James Farm Ecological Preserve. Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
Wonderful home in a wonderful town - we had a great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
Property is in a gated residential community and the resident's I met were very friendly. If you’re looking for a community with amenities this is very nice. However you will need a car to drive to restaurants, beach, boardwalks. All accessible within 15-30 minutes north and south of the house. I wanted something away from the crowds but close enough to go when I wanted and this was a great choice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a holiday gathering!
The rental was perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving with family. The home is lovely....beautifully decorated, plenty of room to spread out, lots of seating, large well stocked kitchen, and nice size yard for our fur babies. Located in a gated community with a beautiful view of pond and fountain. Location was very close to many restaurants, shops, and, of course, the beach : ) . Grocery store conveniently located right across the street. Property manager was friendly, communicative and responded very promptly to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sougato D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get-away
My family of ten, ages 9 - 83, stayed at this lovely home. Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home Not Far From the Beach
Our family had a wonderful time in this beautiful and spacious home not far from the beach! We really enjoyed the screened in porch and the view of the pond and fountain. Having a gym, swimming pool and playground within the gated community to use was a plus. We look forward to making more memories in this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly
With 6 adults and 6 young children we were in the perfect location. The pool was a very easy, lovely walk away and delightful. It was never crowed and allowed for evening swimming. The closeness of the grocery store was a definite advantage for a large group, who seemed to need grocery trips on a daily basis. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An AMAZING property!
I absolutely had NO issues with anything for this family trip! The property owners were amazing, and the home was large enough to accommodate my family of 15.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne S., Philly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Together
Family from across the country travelled to this fantastic gem of a home for our annual vacation. The house is spacious, the screen room and decks were perfect to sit out and drink coffee on in the mornings or wine in the evening and the kitchen was very well stocked. Speaking of stocked, everyone from our four year old paw patrol rod wielding little guy to our seasoned pros caught fish right off the dock out back. There were really nice sized blue gills and other sunfish and some bass. We were happy with our catches and so were the many Osprey and Herons that we saw. The location of the house is super convenient, close to stores, pharmacies and the beaches. Beaches were super clean and not overly crowded and we went on the 4th of July. You can't go wrong with this house! We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Great time in Bethany Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and great location
Wonderful big home with great amenities in a safe and picture perfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed!
We were able to get away with our kids and pups for a few night during the holiday season. It was exactly what we needed. We played games and visited the town of Bethany and Rehoboth. The house was super cozy and spacious. We loved the view of the water and really enjoyed the pool table. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Everything was clean. Definitely book this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation stay
This is a great place to stay for a family vacation. It was a wonderful location to make wonderful memories together. It was centrally located to different things that we did together. We totally enjoyed staying here & would like to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multigenerational Family Trip
Large house with room for everyone. The family room, kitchen and covered porch are just perfect for a large group to gather together. Everyone was comfortable in the house and had space to be both together and separate. We made good use of the sands chairs and beach toys provided by the owners. The house is about an 8 minute drive from the Bethany Beach beach boardwalk area and 25 minutes from the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. The gated community is nice and safe to walk around and the younger kids really enjoyed the community pool. We would love to come back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Danae P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice vacation property
Nice home in a great neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia (former regist K., Bowie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Lovely home. Spacious. Beautiful neighborhood. Wonderful time with my sons and their awesome families. Easy access to beach, bike trails, golf course, fishing, and Bethany Center. The pool and other amenities were great, too. Thanks to the owners for their quick response to questions prior to arrival...and for sharing their lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Would love to return if schedule permits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen P., Wilmington

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Worst experience with bro property ever!
Property in serious need of updating - I had to place my mattress on floor (removing box spring) to get a quiet sleeping experience), kitchen pans old & grungy. Garage disorganized with fishing poles with hooks on them too easily accessible to young children - one of my children got wrapped up in fishing wire with hook on the end. “Shared” boogie boards broken & unusable. We were there Friday afternoon till Monday morning. Owners came by both Saturday (@ dinner time) & Sunday - texted prior to coming BUT didn’t ask when would be convenient…..just showed up. Entrance key replaced in lock box per instructions & pool passes (which I had to make request for) were placed in bowl on counter (per instructions) YET I received, call, text & VBRO message demanding to know where they were! Cleaners had used key & moved passes - no apology offered. Owner sent VBRO message 5 days after departure stating pool room needed to be repainted due to pool cue streaks & crayon marks on wall but admitted she hadn’t seen the wall - said she had pictures but said pictures not shared with me. Several wall marks noted all over house! Grill was great (used once). Very disappointing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bethany Lakes
Beautiful property where we were relaxed and enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing, oasis.
This house and property are one of the nicest we have stayed at and the host was quick to respond to all our questions. The water fountain in the pond made for relaxing times on the screened porch and helped make all our cares and worries disappear. The house was super clean and the trails through the woods, which were a five minute bike ride from the house are very easy to ride on, even for the children. The location of the house was close to the beach but was in a gated community which made it a quiet oasis from all the crowds. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Outstanding property. We had 8 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out comfortably. The house is centrally located and in a great neighborhood. The outdoor screened porch and the pool table were big hits. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating. The house shows a little wear but has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable family getaway.
House was very comfortable and location is close to stores and beach. (Very nice grocery store in walking distance.) We stayed in the winter and could still enjoy the fountain view, walking around property and onsite basketball hoop. The owner was very responsive to questions and suggestions for the area as well as quick to address a plumbing issue. Lots of kitchen gear and seating for everyone. One suggestion would be just including sheets and towels in pricing but this doesn’t seem to be included in this beach area. Overall really nice location & house and seems like it would definitely be fun in the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in Bethany Beach
This was a lovely, large comfortable home; perfect for family gatherings! Beautiful view of the lake with fountains and nice place to walk. We would definitely recommend it to others and may plan a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

therese s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near Bethany beach
Very comfortable large home with spectacular locale by pond. Screened in porch was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in Gated Community
We so enjoyed this beautiful large home located in a gated community with a gorgeous view of the pond and fountains. The screen in porch was such a bonus and we spent many hours enjoying the view. There were many trails around the development where we got to see some wild life including baby deer, turtles and a blue heron. We also did a little fishing in the catch and release ponds. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfy. The only disappointment was the bikes. Definitely more for kids and one had a flat but it wasn’t a big deal. Definitely considering staying here again and bringing the children.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rent
The House is really great!! Very spacious and clean!! Excelente location! Good neighborhood!! We had a great time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Bosse

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Hello! We are Ted and Debbie from Ellicott City, Maryland. We LOVE the beach, and we also are classic car owners. We have three adult children who also live in Maryland and visit us at the beach as much as possible. Debbie is a retired Realtor, and Ted is a Financial Planner. We hope to retire to our home in Bethany Beach. Until then, we hope you enjoy are home as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the ocean and the quiet resort of Bethany Beach. We chose this location because of easy access to Route 1 (Coastal Highway) without having to travel congested roads to get to the beach. The drive to the sand/boardwalk is only 5 minutes via a back road. The tranquility of our SCREENED PORCH on the lake is our most popular feature. There is a ; seafood carryout and restaurants adjacent to our gated community. Bethany Lakes is 15 minutes to Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City.

What makes this property unique

The benefits of our location include non-congested drives to the Bethany Beach boardwalk, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, and Rehoboth Beach. The designer outlet stores are a 15 minute drive from Bethany. Our guests LOVE our screened porch with a table for crabs and sofa for an afternoon nap. There is a view of the lake and fountains from every window in the back of the house, including the loft with pool table. We have badminton/volleyball and croquet games for our lawn. Lots of yard space for kids to run and play. The lake is stocked with bass on a catch and release basis so bring your fishing rods! , There is a basketball hoop. Our community is gated, providing safety for guests and their families; across the street from a grocery store . There are three master suites with adjoining baths in our home.

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