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Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community

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Living area
Living area
Pool
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Indian River Inlet
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community

Beautiful Back Bay, End Unit Villa with 3 Large Bedrooms and Ample Natural Light

Welcome to the award-winning community of Bay Forest! This well-appointed, coastal-style villa features 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a fully equipped kitchen along with everything you will need for an enjoyable week at the beach. This property is ~5 miles from Bethany Beach and only steps away from first-class amenities.

LAYOUT
The first floor has a large, open kitchen with a breakfast bar and a spacious sunroom with a view of a pond, where you will often see deer, egrets, and herons. There is a comfortable living room, powder room, dining table for six, and a laundry room with washer and dryer.

Also located on the first floor is the office/den, which has a large desk and a cozy loveseat. Catch up on your email (~500Mbps download speed!) while you keep an eye on the pond for wildlife!

The master bedroom is located on the first floor and has a king bed, private bath with double vanity, large walk-in closet, smart TV, ceiling fan, and views of the pond.
Bedroom 2 (queen bed) and Bedroom 3 (two twins) are both located upstairs. These two bedrooms share a full bath.

The patio features outdoor dining for six, along with four Adirondack chairs so you can relax with a book during the calm of the morning or a enjoy a drink at the end of the day while listening to the sounds of birds, frogs, and other wildlife.

All indoor and outdoor furniture, mattresses, and the quartz kitchen counter are new in 2022.

In the two-car garage you will find four new beach cruiser bikes (one bike is slightly smaller and ideal for a young tween or teenager), six Tommy Bahama beach chairs, and beach toys. Villa rental includes access to a two-person kayak, which is stored at the Bay Forest Marina, a short bike ride away. Four life vests of varying sizes and a kayak cart to help you launch the kayak are provided. Also located in the garage is a putter and golf balls for the community putting green and a basketball for the nearby courts.


COMMUNITY
Bay Forest amenities are amazing! The closest pool (~100 yards away) offers water slides, fountains, and a lazy river, as well as a separate pool with lap lanes. Inside the adjacent clubhouse, you will find a game room featuring skee ball, air hockey, foosball, and ping pong for when you need a break from swimming. Located near the clubhouse are tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, a tot lot, and a putting green. There is also an air-conditioned beach shuttle available to and from Bay Forest during the summer months.

At the second pool, you will find an exercise studio and a well-equipped fitness center with a combination of free weights and machines (treadmills, elliptical, stair climbers, and rowing machines). Next to the pool is a recreational barn that houses a full indoor basketball court which converts into indoor pickleball throughout the week. Bay Forest also offers a newly improved marina where you can launch kayaks, fish, crab, or simply gather for spectacular bay view sunsets at the community hangout area. Over 3 miles of picturesque walking and biking trails wind around and throughout the community, where you will find wildlife, friendly neighbors, and a community herb garden.

Less than two miles from Bay Forest, there are grocery stores, restaurants, mini-golf, golf, ice cream, and liquor stores.

Please note that the Bay Forest community charges $50/person for use of the community amenities. This payment will be paid directly to the Owner with the final payment two weeks prior to arrival.

All rentals during the summer months are Saturday to Saturday rentals only.

Property manager

Stacey Manning

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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
Please no parking in the garage.
Community rules must be followed. If any fines are assessed because of your actions, renter agrees to reimburse the owner for payment of fines.
In the event the community temporarily closes an amenity, no discount will be provided to the renter.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick'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.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 15 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 37 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Grill - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Back Bay Villa in Award-Winning Beach Community located?

This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Holts Landing State Park and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

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

A wonderful place to stay!

We had a great trip! We loved both the house and the community. My 4 year-old really loved the pool with the lazy river and the slides and it was so easy to walk right over there. Stacey was also very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Lovely rental!

Perfect house for our family of four. Bay Forest has so many amenities to take advantage of! The pools with a lazy river, gym, walking paths and marina for kayaking and paddle boarding. Bethany and the DE beaches are a short drive away. Stacey has been a gracious host and we are so happy we found this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie T.

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

Beautiful home and community!

Beautiful, incredibly clean home. Owner left thoughtful gifts and card for our stay. The community is beautifully designed with natural forests and ponds preserved throughout that attract wildlife such as deer, birds, frogs, lizards, crabs, and even jellyfish! Paths throughout the development were perfect for evening bike rides which our family loved. The pool with slides and lazy river were great for the kids, as well as the game room! We visited Bethany Beach with the community shuttle bus and Rehoboth Beach on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Stacey's communication and information throughout the home was wonderful and very helpful to our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristine G.

Liked: Listing accuracy

Very picky!

They told us to start a load of laundry no problem but get charged anyways because they said there wasn’t a load of laundry! I know I should have took a picture before leaving and you can’t have any sand in the house whatsoever even though we kept everything in the garage. Stripped down in the garage and everything! Will not be staying here again! You can’t be that picky about NO sand can be in the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Wonderful Week

My husband and children (ages 9 and 12) had a relaxing and fun week at this well-appointed home. We enjoyed being so close to the pool and game room, and made the short walk at least once a day. My husband and son went fishing off the pier (also within walking distance) and my son was thrilled to catch his first flounder. The home was very clean and had lots of space for everyone, and the bed in the master suite was very comfortable (I usually have trouble sleeping when traveling, but I had no issues on this trip). There were lots of options for local dining, and it is an easy drive to Lewes, Rehoboth, or Dewey Beaches. Stacey was very responsive and easy to deal with, and we had no problems with our trip. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Crownsville, MD

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

Perfect Choice!

We loved everything about our stay! The house is very well set up with everything you need, from cooking utensils to beach paraphernalia. You can see the life-guarded pool, game room, and playground from the patio at the back of the house, making them an easy walk. The house was immaculate. We used the four bikes daily to ride the trails that meander through the community. The rest of our family was staying in Lewes so we went up there to the beach rather than going into Bethany, but it would have been an easy 5-minute ride and on Friday through Monday you can ride the shuttle. We'd definitely stay there again and highly recommend it for others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Summer 2023

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during our summer vacation. The house was spacious, comfortable and clean. Bay Forest is a great community with awesome pools, amenities, walking paths and great views. We can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Very satisfied

Place was super clean and everything seemed modern and nice. Very satisfied with everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Wonderful Stay, Perfect Place!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house is beautifully decorated, clean, and fully equipped. We very much appreciated that the property had beach chairs and bikes available for our use! The furniture throughout the property seemed new and was very comfortable. The view from the sunroom/backyard is beautiful and peaceful. We saw wildlife on a regular basis. The amenities at Bay Forest are second to none. Highly recommend, and we will be repeat guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., King of Prussia, USA

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

Beautiful home!

My family of four had a great time at this lovely Bay Forest home! It feels way bigger in person than it looks in the photos. The back patio was lovely with a view of the pond. It is super close to the lazy river pool. We walked there every day. (Side note: you can only use pool noodles instead of inner tubes in the lazy river. The pool provides them.) Stacey was super responsive when we had a minor problem after checking in. The garage was stocked with bikes and beach chairs so we didn’t have to load our car to the brim. Having sheets and towels provided made it much easier to pack and less to unpack when we came home. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Great Property!!!!

This home was absolutely perfect. Stacey and Kris made sure we had everything we needed, the property was very clean and well taken care of. Lots of linens (might need a few extra washcloths!). The walk out the back sliding door to the lazy river pool is super short and convenient! Stacey was easy to communicate with and the house was everything our family needed! The smart tvs were nice, we were able to log into our Netflix, hulu, and Disney+ accounts for the week. The view of the pond is stunning. The bikes were so nice to ride as a family in the evenings. Stacey even left us a little welcome gift and a handwritten note. We were so happy and loved all the memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Manning

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Our family has been coming to Bethany Beach for over 40 years and love the area. It is a quiet, family-friendly beach community that you are sure to enjoy.

Languages:

English