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Cozy Canalside Retreat

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Lewes, DE
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Henlopen Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cozy Canalside Retreat

Perfectly situated for walks to town or beach, this 2 BR/2BA condo is a great home base for a Lewes getaway. 500 square feet unit in former motel; renovated kitchen; balcony with loveseat from which to watch boats and sunsets. Queen bed in master; two twins in 2nd bedroom. Wifi, kitchen basics, two beach chairs with umbrella all in unit. Community pool and coin-operated laundry on 2nd floor. NOTE that sheets & towels are NOT provided and there is NOT a TV in the unit.

Property manager

Andrea Short
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this condo is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting.
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Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • 1812 Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lewes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicola Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza of Lewes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lefty's Alley & Eats - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Blues - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Canalside Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cozy Canalside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Canalside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Canalside Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Canalside Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Lewes, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Cannonball Museum and Lewes Beach. Zwaanendael Museum and Mary Vessels Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

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

Nice spot

It’s a great place for a quick getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
It's small and simple, but comfortable with a deck overlooking the canal and a great view of the sunset. It would have been helpful if the owner had told us that we needed to bring towels, sheets, and even soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Perfect Getaway

Place was exactly how I envisioned… loved having coffee outside in the morning…pool was delightful… could walk everywhere…would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

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

Great vacation spot

We had a great time. It was so close to the beach and restaurants. The pool was a nice spot too. The condo is not large but had all the necessities. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck and watching the boats on the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Loved the balcony.

This was a sweet location on the marina/waterway. The balcony was a lovely spot to spend our early mornings and evenings. During a rainstorm we were undercover and even that was quite lovely. This Home has some sweet features and cute interior design, but it could use some bathroom updates, the musty smell should be addressed and a very deep cleaning would be helpful. host was responsive, and the on site property manager was very responsive and very resourceful in getting a locked door in the storage closet open. The new pool was not available for our stay, but it is very close to being opened and would be a great addition to a stay at this property if we would choose to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Meegan D.

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

Quick trip

Planned to spend memorial weekend but had to leave the day after I arrived Andrea was very quick to refund me and I wasn’t expecting that but it was very much appreciated Love staying on the canal and it’s beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great place to stay

This is a great place to stay, very central to a lot of activity.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice G.

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

Wonderful location

The view off the back deck can't be beat. A short walk to the charming town, or the beach. We had a relaxing, beautiful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Perfect Location!

Easy check in. Unit was clean and well stocked. Peaceful balcony with great views. Comfortable bedding. Walking distance to two excellent restaurants. Beach approximately 5-6 blocks walking. Ideal for 4 persons. Short driving distance to many restaurants and abundant shopping. Stay at laid back Lewes and reach all the excitement you need in minutes. Andrea was an excellent host and is adding the only thing that is missing. A TV! Thank you Andrea for a delightful stay. Ken.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Really great getaway

This is the second time we’ve stayed here. We both love that it’s right on the marina a few blocks from the beach, and an extremely short walk into town. The new deck is fantastic, and it’s just a cozy little place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Cristine V.

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

Great location, but musty odor

This condo is located within a short walk to town and the beach. The reason for the average rating is that is smelled musty and the furniture could have been improved. Sleep 4 but no table for eating, poor patio furniture as well. So clean and great location but furniture and musty odor were poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine F.

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

Lovely Lewes- Awesome spot!

This was our 2nd time staying here! The outside of the property has been totally remodeled which was a huge upgrade from last year! This location can't be beat...peaceful and beautiful view, close to everything!!👍 The inside was is cute and beds are mostly comfortable but cleanliness needs attention! More thorough cleaning needed which is same as last year, so may be time for a new cleaning person! Updates of showers and flooring in bathrooms needed. New rugs at minimum! Kitchen is nicely upgraded, but needs cleaned better... some drawers had dirt and some new pans would be good! Andrea is nice to work with and allowed an early check-in which we appreciated! Would stay again since place has beautiful view, is perfect location, and Andrea is good to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Claire B.

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

Dirty and smelly. Whole place needs an update.

Spent the whole first day scrubbing the floors, counters, and cabinets. Furniture is dated and dirty. Overwhelming musty smell and everything was always damp. I don’t think a cleaning service has been there the whole summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Cozy and wonderful

My family was very pleased with our stay. The proximity to the downtown area made walking there an easy feat. The view was amazing. The distance from the beach required us to use our car to get there, but that wasn’t an issue for us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice G.

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

Lovely

I rented this property for relatives and they had a great stay. No complaints and they would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Perfect Lewes base camp!

Loved this place! So relaxing to soak up the breezes and watch the boats and sunset from deck right off canal; so convenient to walk to canal-fronts restaurants, boat trips, bike rentals, downtown restaurants and shops! Rode our bikes and ran to beach, ferry, state park! Andrea was amazing and helped us get a partial refund when we had to leave early due to sickness in the family. We had everything we needed for a wonderful Lewes escape!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Front Royal, VA

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

Great stay

Lovely location for all activities, nicely furnished, well-stocked, comfortable; good communication with owner; no complaints and would recommend this place enthusiastically.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Marina Life

This was just perfect as an all around get away, worry free, pretend you own a yacht vacation! Right on the marina walkway, there were free concerts across the water at night, we were steps away from good restaurants, and we could have just lived on the porch watching the boats go by. Beautiful sunsets too. We took a sunset cruise that sets of from a dock steps away, and were able to drop our kayaks about 200 yrd away from the porch to explore the canal and bay. It's a three minute walk to the beach and a two minute walk to the shopping district of town, where there are parks and lovely public spaces. We were actually glad there was no tv!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristine F., East Petersburg, USA

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

Great getaway

Andrea was awesome to work with and the place was a perfect location and very well stocked! Apparently there was a mix up with cleaners so we didn't have a great example of cleanliness for our first visit. However, it was just the right size, and we still very much enjoyed our stay, and will go back again! Andrea is extremely accomodating and goes above and beyond!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

All we needed

It suited our needs well. Walking distance to the beach and a place to sleep. No table was a bit tricky with young people. But all and all convenient and simple. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Rich S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location / Not what you think…

Room had overwhelming musty smell; the larger bed mattress was so uncomfortable we left a day early from lack of sleep; thin ceilings bringing foot traffic from above constantly thru the night; garbage bins were locked (pics to prove it) had to take home my own refuse; Loved Lewes but not this place regardless of the price…hotel in Rehoboth was a several steps above this from previous visits
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Perfect for us

It was a perfect place for just the two of us to unplug and relax. Really close to town with two places to eat within walking distance. Really close to two different boat ride options. We LOVED the canal. I would definitely recommend this rental to others. We thought the price was appropriate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

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

Great. Everything we needed

Great property. Had everything we needed. Best view you can find in town. Responsive owner who had thought of details. We will make sure to return to the same property and owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Great Location!

Wow! Did not know much about Lewes when I booked this Unit for my two sisters and I. It turned out to be spectacular! It was walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and the town. The balcony had a great view and the area was very peaceful Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cole R., Red Lion

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

Not Bad, But Less Than Ideal

We were happy with the general location as Lewes is a charming town abs ab easy drive to abs from Rehoboth. There were some issues with a second set of keys not being there or not working (which meant, at one point, we got kicked out trusting keys that were no good) but Andrea got back to us in a reasonable amount of time and we made it work. We tried to just not look up at the ceiling in parts and details like no tv, no towels, and no sheets made it feel a little overpriced, considering what you get (and that’s state of the back patio area + it’s stayed) but we made the most of it found it a decent place to cook in or walk to a nearby restaurant if two. On a scale of 0-5 with 5 bring fantastic, a 3.5 seems about right. I’d recommend lowering the price 25-35% per night but if it’s ever fully fixed up and the general courtesies are included it’d be well-priced at 85% what it's currenty listed at per night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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