10/10 Excellent
Anthony C.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Property, quiet location
Anthony C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Entire home
Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14288.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bethany Beach, DE
- Bethany Beach Beaches14 min walk
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk3 min drive
- The Salt Pond Golf Club3 min drive
- Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Double Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+
Private Salt Water In-Ground Pool is pristine and measures 14 x 32' long with a shallow end of 3' which gradually deepens to 6'6". We have plenty of seating around a table and umbrella, lounge chairs for sunning, upright chairs for watching children and a large cushioned outdoor rattan sofa and two chairs. It comes complete with an outdoor grill for cooking.
1st floor has 4 Bedrooms 1st floor master is converted to a kids room which can sleep up to 6. Bedroom 2, 3, and 4 each have full or Queen size double beds sleeping 2 per room.
Master Bedroom with Queen on 2nd floor with large open kitchen living/dining 2 sliding glass doors to wrap around deck and grill. Living room has 2 large leather sofas and suede chairs.
Dish TV with 2 TVs WIFI hook up available. Private backyard with privacy fence suitable for outdoor eating and cooking. 2 zone hot water heaters one upstairs and one down stairs allows for plenty hot water.
Community Private dock for Kayaking and crabbing at Salt Pond. We provide 3 kayaks for your exclusive use with crabbing nets for use by children at the dock.
Our entrance is across the street from Fresh Pond State Park. Walking/Biking trail is one block west. Downtown Bethany Beach shopping is one mile by car.
Be sure to visit SeaCrest gift shop at Garfield and the Boardwalk. Look for local watercolor and photo art by Rosemary Carroll and say hello to owners Liz and Ed.
Best Breakfast in area is either Ocean View Diner or Penguin Diner. Both include Gluten/wheat free menus.
Cafe 26 is our favorite place for dinner but we have many of the top chefs of the Northeast here in the area. Difebos features two of the many graduates of the CIA (Culinary Institute of Arts) in New York. Nantuckets in Fenwick is great
Night life is quiet in Bethany but a short drive (15 minutes) in either direction brings one to Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach to the North or Ocean City, MD to the South.
G&E Hockers has the best German style deli, bakery, grocery, hardware store in DE. It also has the nearest gas pumps. Be sure to try the store cooked deli meats and bakery items. It is about a 1/4 to 1/2 mile west on Fred Hudson Road.
*There is parking for FOUR cars on the black top driveway. The studio on the property is used by owners and has gravel driveway in front of it for the owners. If a guest needs anything at all, we can be reached and will do our best to make sure each guest's vacation becomes a BETHANY BEACH HOLIDAY tradition!
1st floor has 4 Bedrooms 1st floor master is converted to a kids room which can sleep up to 6. Bedroom 2, 3, and 4 each have full or Queen size double beds sleeping 2 per room.
Master Bedroom with Queen on 2nd floor with large open kitchen living/dining 2 sliding glass doors to wrap around deck and grill. Living room has 2 large leather sofas and suede chairs.
Dish TV with 2 TVs WIFI hook up available. Private backyard with privacy fence suitable for outdoor eating and cooking. 2 zone hot water heaters one upstairs and one down stairs allows for plenty hot water.
Community Private dock for Kayaking and crabbing at Salt Pond. We provide 3 kayaks for your exclusive use with crabbing nets for use by children at the dock.
Our entrance is across the street from Fresh Pond State Park. Walking/Biking trail is one block west. Downtown Bethany Beach shopping is one mile by car.
Be sure to visit SeaCrest gift shop at Garfield and the Boardwalk. Look for local watercolor and photo art by Rosemary Carroll and say hello to owners Liz and Ed.
Best Breakfast in area is either Ocean View Diner or Penguin Diner. Both include Gluten/wheat free menus.
Cafe 26 is our favorite place for dinner but we have many of the top chefs of the Northeast here in the area. Difebos features two of the many graduates of the CIA (Culinary Institute of Arts) in New York. Nantuckets in Fenwick is great
Night life is quiet in Bethany but a short drive (15 minutes) in either direction brings one to Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach to the North or Ocean City, MD to the South.
G&E Hockers has the best German style deli, bakery, grocery, hardware store in DE. It also has the nearest gas pumps. Be sure to try the store cooked deli meats and bakery items. It is about a 1/4 to 1/2 mile west on Fred Hudson Road.
*There is parking for FOUR cars on the black top driveway. The studio on the property is used by owners and has gravel driveway in front of it for the owners. If a guest needs anything at all, we can be reached and will do our best to make sure each guest's vacation becomes a BETHANY BEACH HOLIDAY tradition!
Property manager
Billy Carroll manager
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Languages
English
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Kitchen
Washer
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very children friendly 6 were raised here.
Events
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Bethany Beach
Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Freeman Stage at Bayside, or consider a night out at Seacrets. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bethany Beach, DE
What's nearby
- Bethany Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- The Salt Pond Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Indian River Inlet - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Bethany Beach Nature Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mango's - 4 min drive
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
- Bethany Beach Brewing Company - 3 min drive
- Bethany Diner - 5 min drive
- Bethany Boathouse - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
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Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Mark P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marianne D.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Marianne D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
David S., Blairsville
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First trip to Bethany Beach
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard D.
30 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pool, well equiped kitchen
Richard D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation at Salt Pond
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 2024
Deborah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemarie B.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House 2024
Rosemarie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salt Pond
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
douglas K.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pilot House
douglas K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Beach Trip
Barbara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aelene L.
2 June 2018
Perfect place for my family
Aelene L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sandra P.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home
Sandra P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
21 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation Spot
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Claire M.
10 July 2015
Great Family Vacation Home
Claire M.
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen K.
2 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation!
Gretchen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tom & Lynn B.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Tom & Lynn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bethany T.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at Bethany
Bethany T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Julie J.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual vacation
Julie J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sondra B.
1 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Relaxing Beach Getaway
Sondra B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Frances K.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation ever!
Frances K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
kathleen c.
19 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
GREAT week!!!
kathleen c.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Staci M.
30 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cool pond location and nice pool-
Staci M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rosemarie B.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Vacation
Rosemarie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Praveen P.
7 July 2016
Great Stay for Family reunion
Praveen P.
About the host
Hosted by Billy Carroll manager
We have lived in Bethany Beach for nearly 30 years. We have been involved in the maritime industry for over 70 years. My Dad was Chief Mate on many Liberty ships, owned a lobster boat and supplied ships with parts and materials-handling. Many of my children pursued a maritime college career path and then my husband and I started a non-profit to train and place deckhands on tug boats, ferries and cruise ship lines.
We decided to christen the house, THE PILOT HOUSE! A pilot is a Captain of unlimited tonnage who navigates ships through dangerous or congested waterways, such as the harbor, bay and winding rivers with shallow shoals, changing currents and challenging bends. In all kinds of weather, these pilots bring the ships up river to safe harbor in Wilmington or Philadelphia. Some members of our family, who grew up in this house, are pilots. As our salute to these brave men and women who risk their lives, daily, we named our house, THE PILOT HOUSE! We love this house and the small town atmosphere of the "Quiet Resorts" and hope you do, too!
We decided to christen the house, THE PILOT HOUSE! A pilot is a Captain of unlimited tonnage who navigates ships through dangerous or congested waterways, such as the harbor, bay and winding rivers with shallow shoals, changing currents and challenging bends. In all kinds of weather, these pilots bring the ships up river to safe harbor in Wilmington or Philadelphia. Some members of our family, who grew up in this house, are pilots. As our salute to these brave men and women who risk their lives, daily, we named our house, THE PILOT HOUSE! We love this house and the small town atmosphere of the "Quiet Resorts" and hope you do, too!
Why they chose this property
This very private community we always loved the setting.
The house is designed to maximize covenience and utility for a large family yet maintain individual privacy. The Kitchen and Living area are on the second floor for the view. The open 2 story foyer unites upstairs with downstairs. Yet the bedroom occupants can get quiet respite from the rest of the house by simply closing their door.
It is secluded yet very convenient. It is a 3 hour drive from the bridges and tunnels into NYC. It takes less than 3 hours from Philadelphia. It takes 45 minutes to get to Salisbury, MD. Baltimore and Washington are each about 2-3 hours. All final driving times depend upon traffic so we always leave as early as possible.
But the property is very convenient to local attractions, businesses and shopping as well. The beaches are just down the street. The State Park system is across the street. Ocean City amusement parks and night life are a 15 minute drive. Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach are 10-15 minutes away in the opposite direction.
The house is designed to maximize covenience and utility for a large family yet maintain individual privacy. The Kitchen and Living area are on the second floor for the view. The open 2 story foyer unites upstairs with downstairs. Yet the bedroom occupants can get quiet respite from the rest of the house by simply closing their door.
It is secluded yet very convenient. It is a 3 hour drive from the bridges and tunnels into NYC. It takes less than 3 hours from Philadelphia. It takes 45 minutes to get to Salisbury, MD. Baltimore and Washington are each about 2-3 hours. All final driving times depend upon traffic so we always leave as early as possible.
But the property is very convenient to local attractions, businesses and shopping as well. The beaches are just down the street. The State Park system is across the street. Ocean City amusement parks and night life are a 15 minute drive. Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach are 10-15 minutes away in the opposite direction.
What makes this property unique
There is enough to do within walking/biking distance that you can literally stay here for the week and never use your car. However, Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks, Water Slides, Restaurants, Grocery Stores and other attractions are very close.
We fell in love with the Salt Pond and the activities here. We especially loved kayaking and crabbing with young children. Early morning sunrises with a cup of coffee and a camera while sitting at the dock or later at night watching the sunset are a unique treasure here.
If you have young children and/or grandchildren you must visit FUNLAND in Rehoboth Beach. This family owned amusement park has been in continuous operation for over 60 years and is considered a National Treasure. The rides designed for toddlers are so amazingly simple and inexpensive for young parents that it is a miracle that they still thrive economically. If you head to Ocean City one of the best things to do with little kids 12 and under is the Pirate Treasure hunt. You go out on a real PIRATE boat and hunt for treasure. It's a must every year for our little ones!
We fell in love with the Salt Pond and the activities here. We especially loved kayaking and crabbing with young children. Early morning sunrises with a cup of coffee and a camera while sitting at the dock or later at night watching the sunset are a unique treasure here.
If you have young children and/or grandchildren you must visit FUNLAND in Rehoboth Beach. This family owned amusement park has been in continuous operation for over 60 years and is considered a National Treasure. The rides designed for toddlers are so amazingly simple and inexpensive for young parents that it is a miracle that they still thrive economically. If you head to Ocean City one of the best things to do with little kids 12 and under is the Pirate Treasure hunt. You go out on a real PIRATE boat and hunt for treasure. It's a must every year for our little ones!
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