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Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25

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Welcome to our Happy Place!
Front Porch where you can have morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
Front Porch for people watching!
Entrance to Home
Large and fully equiped kitchen with gas cooktop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Ocean View, DE
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Dickens Parlour Theatre
    5 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center
    5 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25

Bear Trap Dunes Resort/Premier Resort


5 STAR PREMIER PROPERTY! Our 80+ reviews speak for themselves! Please see our reviews and get tips, advice and glowing happiness from past guests.

Bear Trap Dunes is located in Ocean View, Delaware on the border of Bethany, less than 3 miles from the Atlantic ocean and the Bethany Beach boardwalk.

We welcome your dog with a few considerations. All dogs must be at least one years old and house broken. Dog mus be low shedding. Limit to 1 dog unless permission by owner .

Our house is in perfect condition as it is new to the rental market as this is our fifth year and we are the original owners. Every year we update our property--new rugs, shower curtains, and lots of improvements. We just redecorated the master bedroom with new king size bed and linens, new queen beds on second floor, black out curtains and shutters. We installed new flooring upstairs in 2022 and we replaced our washer and dryer with new larger capacity Kenmore w/d for 2023.

We rent our beach house, but we also spend time vacationing there every year so it is important that the beach house is a wonderful place for your vacation and ours!

We ask that our guests and their family and friends are non-smokers--we live in a friendly neighborhood. Our neighbors are also our friends who we know and respect, and if there is smoking in or near the house, they get the smoke too. Thanks for your understanding.

The kitchen is well supplied with all you could need even a blender, coffee grinder, frother for lattes, Keurig and Hamilton Dual Coffee Machine with pod and carafe service, cookie sheets, cooling rack, and lots of baking pans/sheets/muffin tins. There are lots of kitchen gadgets for cooks or grill masters! We have an extra table and several chairs in the garage for "al fresco" (outdoor) dining!

The house is well equipped and has new smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Brand new 65” LCD Smart TV for the family room and 45” TV in the master bedroom. There are 2 40" TVs in the upstairs bedrooms and another smaller TV upstairs in the bonus room along with a PS3 gaming system with games. We installed a wireless entry for no hassle with keys and easy entry for all of your family and friends. The code is deleted after your stay and the new guests get a new code for security.

The downstairs Master Bedroom has a firm king bed and a private en suite bathroom. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms; in one bedroom is a newer queen bed/bedding/decorating and the shared buddy bath leads to a perfect family bedroom or kid's bedroom with a newer queen bed and 2 twin beds.

The bonus room has a twin bed, wardrobe with a small tv and gaming system. All of the bedrooms are newly decorated and have fresh quilts/pillows and linens. You can find a brand new large Kenmore washer and dryer in the downstairs laundry room with high tech features.

The large front porch has a swing, 2 Adirondack chairs and 2 comfortable rocking chairs. It is a wonderful and quiet space to enjoy your morning coffee or to watch the sunset in the evening.

The garage has 3 adult bikes. You will also find lots of beach and pool toys for your use. There is also a large wood table and chairs in the garage if you want to add extra outdoor seating for family gatherings.

Community Amenities & Features:
Bear Trap Dunes is a full service resort surrounded by a 27 hole championship golf course, The Den is a great restaurant and bar, at the Village Pavilion there are 5 Har Tru courts and one hard surface tennis courts, with pickle ball on specific days, 2 large outdoor pools and baby pools, one indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna, newly renovated workout and weight room with exercise classes, ping pong, basketball court, corn hole, and tennis lessons/clinics are available daily in season. The workout classes are available at a small fee and much more!

There is a fee for the week per person which includes a free beach shuttle to Bethany Beach that drops you off a block from the ocean and at the restaurants and shops, and returns you to the shuttle stop that is steps from our front door. The fee includes use of the above amenities.(See fee schedule below for 2024 —this weekly fee is paid at The Pavilion at the corner of Willow Oak and Central on the Bear Trap Dunes resort). The house location is 3 miles to the beach and also within a bike ride of Giant/Weis grocery stores with a Starbucks in house, nail salon, pizza, Chinese, donut shop, the popular Hooked Up bar and restaurant, pet store and much more.

Bethany Beach has a wonderful beach, boardwalk and a walk friendly town. It has many restaurants, clothing and novelty stores, ice cream and coffee shops, a Sunday Farmer's market and lots of musical events every weekend. In the summer time there are live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, beach yoga in the mornings, many local 5K races and triathlons, art exhibits and so much more. Family and dog friendly!

The dog beach is located in Fenwick Park, that is approximately 5 miles away heading South towards Ocean City small entrance fee($10/per car and $70 for a season pass), great snack bar and bathrooms and kayaking and SUP across the street.

Rehoboth Beach is 12 miles the other way (north) on Coastal Highway, passing Dewey Beach. Rehobeth has a great beach, bustling boardwalk and fantastic restaurants. But do not miss Rehobeth’s wonderful Tanger outlets with tax free shopping, including Ann Taylor, Nike, Kate Spade, Vineyard Vines, Under Armour, Nike, Adidas, Gap and many, many more!

Bethany Beach is in the middle of all the beaches (Ocean City/Fenwick/Dewey/Rehobeth and activity!!

*Bear Tap Dunes Resort Fee for 2023* (free for children under 4 years of age)
1/1/23-5/15/24 $40/pp for the week
5/16/23-9/30/24 $55/pp for the week
10/1/23-12/31/24. $40/pp for the week

Property manager

Jolie or Rob
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Nonshedding/small or medium

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property, even outside
Please take good care of our home like it’s your own
Please turn off lights and turn up a/c when not in use, brand new a/c, super efficient, 72F is COLD!
No smoking in or on property as a courtesy to our neighbors.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Jack's Pirate Golf, or check out an event or a game at The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 5 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 35 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25 ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bethany Dog Friendly! Premier Beach House. amenities,no dog fee July/ August'25 located?

This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Dickens Parlour Theatre and Bethany Beach Nature Center. Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We had an amazing time at your lovely home. Everything was very neat and clean. The home is much bigger and brighter than the pictures show. Owners also laid everything out thoroughly for what is needed. Much appreciated. Definitely likely to return. The house and development were beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot
My family had a terrific time at Bethany Beach. The house was perfect, big, clean, cozy, and well decorated. We enjoyed the club house; my son said the equipment is better than Planet Fitness. I think that says a lot!! We plan to visit again next year. You can't beat this house in a very nice community.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in great neighborhood
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful home. The hosts were responsive and everything was as listed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
My husband, daughter, son-in-law, and 2 kids stayed here for a week. Jolie and Rob thought of everything to make the stay perfect. We were welcomed with a box of everything you would need in the kitchen included a bottle of wine. They also included a care package for our dog. The house was spotless and decorated beautiful. The amenities at the clubhouse made our trip a trip to remember. The family enjoyed the pool, pickleball, and jacuzzi. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

abdul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean
Everything was as described. A shortage of some linen items at the begining due to a mixup, quickly resolved. Patio is great. Excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pat g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tulip poplar
Very nice. & comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable!
The house was exactly as shown on VRBO. We enjoyed it very much. Communication was good. Mitch was extremely helpful. Just one suggestion would be a taller trash can for the kitchen. Appreciated all the extras given to us to start out our week. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, beautifully appointed
Our family stayed in this house on vacation while visiting the Bethany Beach area. The house was exactly as represented in the listing. We loved every minute and plan to go back next year. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Great location and neighborhood. Plenty to do locally and easy ride to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property near Bethany Beach
The house was "wow"! True to the description. The neighborhood was great! We went for a couple of bike rides nearby and found one of the old radar stations. Had a nice meal at the Bear Trap cafe. When not at the beach, we enjoyed hanging out on the great front porch and the screened-in porch. The owners welcomed us via text and were readily accessible. We visited Bethany Beach, Gordons Pond/Cape Henlopen in Rehoboth, Lewes, Assateague (be careful of the horses), and enjoyed a dinner at Ocean City, MD. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
We enjoyed our stay. Loved the back porch. The home was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Week Ever
Jolie was such an amazing host. She was very understanding that we had 2 kids under 2 traveling with us and 2 dogs. When we got to the house it was spotless. She left a bottle of wine, dog bowls and dog toys! It was such a cute gesture. My grandparents used to live in the neighborhood and it reminded us of their home. We can’t wait to stay there again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away
The house was the perfect size for our family of 6- 5 adults and an infant. Was well stocked and very clean with new appliances. Great neighborhood to walk our granddaughter. Enjoyed the pickleball courts. Went during off season and was very quiet which we enjoyed. Short drive to center of Bethany. Jolie and Rob were excellent hosts- very responsive!! Would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence W., Long Valley, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful vacation
Our stay in this beautiful home was relaxing and peaceful. The house is on a quiet street in a golf community. We enjoyed coffee on the front porch every day and evenings on the screened porch in the back of the house. The extra fee for the use of the pool and shuttle was well worth it. We spent our beach days at Fenwick Island Beach State Park and took the shuttle in to Bethany Beach a couple of times. It was very convenient and the driver dropped us right off at our front door! There was plenty of room for 6 adults and 2 children. I wound definitely recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W., Bethesda, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This is a nicely appointed home in a great community with helpful responsive owners. Our family had a wonderful time staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W., Sinking Spring, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation in Bethany
We had a wonderful stay in Bethany. House was located in a lovely neighborhood and the club house had beautiful views of the sunset. The Coastal Kitchen had great food and drinks. The house had everything you need for a great stay. It was very spacious and had plenty of room for a family of 8. The gym and pool was nice and there were plenty of other activities to do there. Communication was good with the owner. The only issue we ran into was with the shuttle that runs to and from the beach. The one day they were only running one bus and we ended up waiting over an hour to get picked up from the beach. We decided after that it would be easier to drive to the beach and park our cars. This may have just happened when we stayed there and might not be a common occurrence. Overall we had a good experience. Thanks again to the owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Everything was terrific! Lovely home! Thoughtfully decorated, the owners were so accommodating, theres beach chairs, bikes, stocked kitchen, sweetest doggie welcome basket! We loved the quiet Bear Trap community - so beautiful. Tree lined streets, sidewalks, We play lots of tennis, golf, biked, used the pool and was just a 15 minute drive to the beach. Our family had a perfect stay at your beautiful home. Thanks so much for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Vacay!
Our family had a wonderful stay! Clean and comfortable, the home had everything we needed. One of our favorite parts...the wonderful screened porch for evening meals, morning coffee, and game nights. Thanks for a lovely week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale C., Solon Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation 2023
The house was lovely, clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was pleasant, clean and quite. The owners were helpful and pleasant. A nice home for a family vacation and we were able to take our miniature poodle, Macie, with us. Thank you for opportunity to stay in your vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2023
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of Four - 3 and 5 years old
Our off-season stay exceeded our expectations. There was enough sun to play in the sand and explore the boardwalk without worrying about the hassle of finding parking and a spot on the the beach. The home in Bear Trap Dunes was lovely. Great location for young families with a short walk to the playground and quick drive to the grocery store for goods. Eating dinner on the covered back porch was a delight to our kids and playing in the backyard and chalk on the sidewalks was a blast. We would highly recommend the home for your next Bethany vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great repeat stay
Wonderful stay at a lovely home in a great location. Thanks for having us again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and hosts
Amazing house for families. Spotless and it has everything for a wonderful stay. The hosts answered all my questions at all times. Great house…amazing vacation! Even our dog gave a thumps up!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home.
From the minute we booked the property to the minute we checked out, the owners made us feel like a part of their family. The property was soon clean and in such good shape, the pictures made have slightly undersold it. Everyone was comfortable and relaxed the entire vacation, largely because the owners had thought of everything before we even opened the front door. This property gets a definite 10 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Trap
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jolie or Rob

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We built our beach house in 2004 as a place to relax and get away from the bustle of work and the weekend chores. When we go over the Bay Bridge, our worries go away and we relax--enjoying our time away from stress. We have many family memories and continue to have new memories as our children have left the nest and our mini goldendoodle puppy romps on the beach. We have found new trails to hike, beaches to explore, restaurants that we love and make new memories every time we head to Ocean View/Bethany Beach for some time away. We love to walk around the neighborhood, enjoy the many amenities and meet new people. We continue to try new festivals and events as the area continues to grow and evolve in the last 17 years. We also like exploring nearby cities, Chincoteague for the wild ponies and surfing, Lewes for the amazing beach and taking the ferry to Cape May for a day trip, Rehobeth is a foodies paradise and Bethany is our go to for the Sunday Farmer's Market or happy hour at Baja Beach House for a pitcher of Margaritas or Sangria with live music. We hope you love our happy place as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

This is our happy place! We love to come down to the beach to relax, eat at great restaurants, do some outlet shopping, meet up with friends, sleep late, and just be happy:)

What makes this property unique

Our beach house has lots of places to relax, whether it is a stroll around the community at sundown, happy hour at the Den, dinner on the back porch with the toads croaking or just a glass of wine or a cop of coffee on the front swing, you cannot help but enjoy your time at the beach! The amenities at Bear Trap Dunes are second to none!

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