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Welcome to The Pink Lady, a landmark home in the Historic District of Lewes

A spacious home for all the guests to spread out and enjoy

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Lewes, DE

Lewes Beach20 min walk
Cape May - Lewes Ferry3 min drive
Cape Henlopen Beach4 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Easy and comfortable, enjoy the quaint town of Lewes and the beach from your home base at The Pink Lady, a landmark Victorian with sweeping wrap-around porch. Fresh sheets and towels provided upon your arrival, internet WIFI is at the highest speed available through Xfinity, kitchen fully stocked and plentiful soap and paper products. All meant to provide our guests with an easy, stress-free, comfortable stay where everyone can spread out and do their own thing, and come together for meals in the family room or more formal dining room.

Staying here is like staying in your own private Bed & Breakfast. Relax in this beautiful Victorian, greet the day with a cup of coffee on the porch and plan the perfect day in the sweet town of Lewes - at the beach, shopping, or at a great meal in any of the fun local places like Agave or Nectar. If you want more adventures, bicycle over to Cape Henlopen or drive to Rehoboth for fun and games on the boardwalk.

Property highlights include:
* hardwood floors throughout
* new and reliable 2-zone HVAC
* well-stocked kitchen open to family room
* spacious rooms
* extra bed covers/duvets/pillows can be found in bedroom closets
* wrap-around porch
* large, fully-fenced yard with outdoor seating for more than 12 people
* beach chairs and towels provided for your use
* long driveway allows for parking 2-3 cars off-street

Location highlights include:
* just a few blocks to town with excellent shopping and restaurants
* under one mile easy walk to Lewes Beach (bay)
* local activities include bicycling on the Lewes-Rehoboth trail, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, beach-combing, tennis and nearby playground for the kids.
* bicycle/drive to nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for sun and ocean surf, the Nature Center, free bike rental, walking/hiking paths and fishing.
* nearby outlet shopping, movies, mini-golf, sea shell shops, more restaurants, and Rehoboth and Bethany Beach.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

'The Pink Lady', built at the turn of the century, has been completely renovated and updated to today's modern standards. There is two-zoned AC so that everyone stays very comfortable, high-speed WIFI, cable, fully-equipped kitchen, outdoor grill and large lawn.

At 3000 square feet, the home is one of the most spacious rental homes in the Historic District. The home is furnished with high-quality new furniture and beautiful antiques. The home sleeps up to 10 people, in 4 bedrooms: 3 upstairs and 1 on the main level.

ON THE MAIN LEVEL: You will find a spacious living room with gas fireplace...formal dining room...Large, well-stocked, updated kitchen open to casual eating space and family room with sectional and 50' flat screen TV. Access to driveway and door to porch from the family room. Many wrap-around windows make the family room light and bright. The back bedroom has 2 twin beds, and full bathroom with jetted soaking tub and rainfall shower head. Gorgeous pine wood floors throughout, with the exception of tile floor in the family room - a practical choice when coming home from the beach.

UPSTAIRS: Large en-suite primary bedroom, with King bed (brand new Saatva luxury mattress), full bathroom (walk-in shower), large closets and 40' flat screen television...second bedroom with Queen bed...and third bedroom with 2 Queen beds, unique wood walls and cathedral ceiling. The second and third bedrooms share a full bath in the hallway (with combined shower and tub). Gorgeous pine wood floors throughout.

ABOUT THE YARD
The side-yard is fully fenced with a privacy fence. Mature plantings enhance the privacy as well. The fenced-in yard is about half patio and half grass. The patio is perfect for outdoor dinners, and we have a gas grill with enough propane to allow you to grill every day if you wish. The shed contains beach toys and chairs, and a few bicycles for your use.

The rest of the yard around the house is more ornamental than practical but provides for some very charming curb appeal.

Property manager

Christine Rich

Languages

German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Only children related to leaseholders

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE, no smoking inside or on the porch

grill only to be used on the patio

bikes to be used STRICTLY at your own risk. Bring your own helmets.

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 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 deadlock

Property Registration Number license ID 22-00644

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lewes

This holiday home is located in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Lewes, and is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Cannonball Museum, or check out an event or a game at Sports at the Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lewes, DE

What's nearby

Beebe Healthcare - 5 min walk
Cape Henlopen State Park - 19 min walk
Lewes Beach - 20 min walk
Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 3 min drive
Cape Henlopen Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪New Nicolas - ‬4 min drive
‪Lewes Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬4 min drive
‪Bethany Blues - ‬4 min drive
‪Lefty's Alley & Eats - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Retreat walking distance to Lewes Beach and Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Retreat walking distance to Lewes Beach and Town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Retreat walking distance to Lewes Beach and Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Retreat walking distance to Lewes Beach and Town located?

This family-friendly Lewes holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fisher Martin House, Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach. Cape May - Lewes Ferry is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

28 June 2024

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

Couples biking getaway

We are 3 couples who try different places to bike and enjoy getting the know the area. This house was situated within biking distance of the trails, walking distance of town and very near beaches.. The house was very quiet, well organized. and large enough for us all to gather. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

18 June 2024

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

Great property

Really great stay in Lewes. The property was clean and comfortable for our group. Centrally located and the backyard was great for our big meals. Would recommend and hopefully we can stay again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

27 May 2024

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

Pink Lady is a true gem!

What an amazing vacation home! We celebrated our Mom’s 80th birthday in our favorite town and could not have been more pleased. We had a four night stay, ranging in ages from 16 to 87 and the house was spacious and provided us with everything we needed to create an extremely memorable family celebration. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us, we left you a bottle of wine! Can’t wait to stay in your home again. Cheers!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., United States

30 Oct 2023

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

Great house and great location

We were a group of four women who like to play bridge and shop and eat! We sometimes stay in hotels, but we wanted to each have separate bedrooms and this house has four bedrooms. It was a very pleasant surprise that the house not only had four bedrooms, but was spic and span clean And had anything we needed. It’s two blocks from LEWES shopping area and less than a mile to the beach. Their shed had chairs umbrellas, beach toys and bikes. Everything you would need for a family trip to the beach. We had good luck in that the weekend was in the 70s to 80 the last week in October. So had a great two days at the beach. Definitely would come again.Owner/manager responded to our questions immediately.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

10 Sept 2023

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

Incredible Property

Incredible stay at the Pink Lady for a long weekend, and we wish we could have stayed longer. Just a short drive away from beach access at cape Henelopen state park. Also very walkable to downtown Lewes. The home literally had everything you could need. All cooking supplies both inside and out (grill and grill utensils). Incredibly clean and parking for 3 cars on property was a plus! Plenary of room for a family of 8.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

30 Aug 2023

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Very pleasant stay in Lewes

The house itself is in great shape, and the furnishings are much more substantial than we've often found in rental properties. The shed contained a lot of beach equipment--umbrellas and boogie boards, along with a wheeled basket for hauling them. It also had a bunch of bicycles. Lewes itself is charming, and Cape Henlopen state park is a gem. In August, there was a lot of first-rate local produce available.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

28 Aug 2023

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

The perfect beach house for family getaway!

The house was gorgeous and had everything we needed - from extra pillowcases to a spare hairdryer to every kitchen utensil and gadget we could want. The extra bicycles and beach gear were a great plus!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

8 July 2023

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

Family vacation

The Pinklady is a lovely and very comfortable house with lots of room to spread out. We enjoyed a backyard barbecue and some of our family used the available bikes. The kitchen is particularly well furnished with quality appliances and pots and pans and anything you need to cook a meal. Our family enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

4 July 2023

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

Wonderful week in Lewes

This was our second time staying at the Pink Lady, and again, it was great. Plenty of room for our multi-generational family to spread out, the house was well stocked, and the location is wonderful-- walking distance to town, and close to the beach. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

13 June 2023

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

June 2023 Pinklady Stay

It was lovely and the house is amazing. Plenty of places to sit and relax both inside and out. Very well stocked with kitchen ware ect. Services were accurate an on time Would rent again in a minute if i needed to.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rex D.

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful Visit

Property was exactly as described - clean, great location, and easy check-in. Would happily stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

31 May 2023

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

Wonderful property

This is a beautiful, historic house that you can tell has been lovingly restored and now has all the amenities one could ask for and then some. The location is fantastic too, a it's also a very short walk from downtown Lewes and other shopping. You could probably eat at a different place every night for a week and not walk more than 10 minutes.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

14 Aug 2022

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Love Lewes, nice home close to everything

This is a spacious home, lots of character, well-maintained and updated. The walk to town is easy and to bay beach is doable, very close to ocean beach by car, or bike maybe if you don’t mind the heat and travel light. Pretty yard but patio table was too small for our family and it was a heatwave so we enjoyed dinners in the all-season room. It is a busier street in front but side street is quiet with ample parking.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

31 July 2022

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Great house for 3 generation family vacation!

This was our first time renting in Lewes after many years of summer vacations in Rehoboth. The house is lovely and allowed us to have 10 people stay together comfortably without feeling crowded. Some of us brought our own bikes and some used the bikes in the shed (was great that there are an assortment to choose from). We biked to the beach, to Rehoboth (on the junction breakwater trail), and took our bikes on the ferry to Cape May. If you have people stay on the sofa in the family room (my 13 year old and her friend did), be aware that the first floor bathroom is inside the bedroom with twin beds and not directly accessible. Kitchen was well stocked and we enjoy having meals at the house. The house is close to town and it’s easy to walk or bike or drive in. Overall we really enjoyed the “pink lady!”

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

21 July 2022

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

Pink Lady in Lewes, DE

A lovely Victorian property that was well maintained and very convenient (easy walking distance) to town center. The house was well stocked with essentials. It was great not to have to immediately go to the store after arrival to get paper products or cooking or cleaning supplies.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent W.

17 July 2022

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Nice house close to historic Lewes!

Our stay at the Pink Lady was a family reunion with our adult children and their friends. The house was clean and all of the bedrooms and bathrooms were of ample size. There are 4 bedrooms with one of the bedrooms on the first floor which is perfect for guests who wish not to climb stairs. The house was furnished with all of the amenities as outlined in the listing (i.e. - plates, silverware, paper product, beach chairs, etc). We often walked to Lewes town center to enjoy the local restaurants and shops. Our visit was during the July 4th week so we were able to enjoy the local fireworks from Lewes and also watched the July 4th Do-Dah Parade from the large front porch of the house. Lewes Beach is a little bit of a hike (a little less than a mile) so taking a car to the beach was our mode of transportation. Beach parking was not an issue for us. We did run into one issue. The internet was down when we first arrived. Chris was responsive in trying to get the internet fixed over the July 4th weekend however, we were without internet for 2 days and the cell service was spotty when you are in the house. Overall we enjoyed our family reunion at the Pink Lady.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

17 June 2022

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Girls trip

We had a wonderful long weekend, lots of room to spread out with numerous amenities. Although the weather did not cooperate, we still had a wonderful time as there is plenty to do nearby. Plenty of shopping and eateries in Lewes, we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

31 May 2022

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

The Pink Lady

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Pink Lady in historic Lewes DE. The house was beautiful, spacious and immaculately clean, and very close to Second Street. Our host had stocked the home with every possible amenity, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Thanks so much!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

24 Apr 2022

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Great family vacation in Lewes

This is a lovely, well-maintained property with a fully equipped kitchen which makes meal prep a snap. It is an easy walk to the charming shopping/restaurant district, walking path, etc, and an easy drive or bike ride to the beach. Very peaceful, quiet and pretty.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Newark

16 Sept 2021

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Great home for a big group!

There were 6 adults and one child and we had more than enough room! Very homey and comfortable master bathroom was updated and beautiful! Loved this house! Loved that we could use the bikes and bike to town. We could walk to firehouse pharmacy loyds market etc we used grill and loved that they had games to play too! Would stay again! I’m picky about mattresses and have a hard time sleeping away from home and the mattresses were so comfortable not to hard and not too soft ! More than enough closet space also!! Thank you again Christine!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

14 Aug 2021

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Lewes

Only drawback to property was no outside shower and would have liked better furniture on porch

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn M., Sewickley, Pennsylvania

1 Aug 2021

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Great family vacation

We just spent a week at this wonderful home with the grandparents and our teens. It was lovely and wonderful. Christine is super great and communicative about all details. I feel like the actual house is better in person than the photos! We all loved it. Plenty of room for the family. Grandparents stayed in the 1st floor bedroom because they don't do stairs. Loved the house, incredibly well stocked, and it's a great location for all things Lewes. Clean and decorated beautifully. Everything was great. It made for a home base for us as we have been coming to Lewes for many many years. The whole family enjoyed. Thank you Christine for your hospitality with sharing your home for this rental!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 July 2021

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The Pink Lady is Awesome

Our family of 8 adults stayed at the Pink Lady in Lewes Delaware. Home was outstanding, as was the location. Best house we have ever stayed in. We loved Lewes and would definitely return soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaren J.

14 July 2021

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Wonderful house

Great property, great location - the landscaping is gorgeous.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sheela K.

18 June 2021

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Great location in historic district

Very good communication with property manager, good WiFi connection, 1 block from hospital, good assortment of games for childrenq

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christine Rich

We've been coming to Lewes for well over 30 years and absolutely love it here. It's a special town and well-kept secret. When our children were young we found Lewes Beach to be the perfect sand-castle building spot. Now that they are older, they still enjoy the beach but also take full advantage of the kayaking, fishing, bicycling and shopping options around town. We never run out of things to do or places to explore in Lewes. When we need a little more hustle-bustle we head over to Rehoboth for the boardwalk (Funland is the favorite boardwalk attraction) but we are always very happy to return to Lewes.

Why they chose this property

On one of my early trips to Lewes I noticed this house, and more importantly all the fun that people were having on the porch, and fell in love with it immediately. It just looked like a fun, comfortable place to be, and it became my dream to own a place like this. When this very house was listed for sale it was a dream come true. I am thrilled to be able to share this special home with others.

What makes this property unique

I want to make this home comfortable and inviting for all who visit it. We've furnished it with a combination of lovely antiques and high-end new furniture. We always welcome your feedback in order to make the home even better, and we are confident you will enjoy your stay.