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10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Indian River Inlet
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach

This rare 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom spectacular home features amenities such as 10 foot ceilings, arched entryways, granite counter tops, ceramic tile floors, stainless steel appliances, and a gas fireplace, just to name a few. Custom decor, furnishings and luxury bedding are featured throughout.

The first floor benefits include a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, dining area for up to 12, and a spectacular great room with two sofas, a gas fireplace, 55" TV with surround sound and Blu-ray DVD player. All TVs in the house have a Roku streaming stick with Disney+ and Hulu, and have access to limited local channels via an antenna. A full supply of games, books, puzzles and DVDs are available for evenings and rainy days.

The laundry room off the kitchen has a full size washer and dryer. The brick patio off the great room allows you to enjoy the private wooded back yard while you sip cocktails, share a meal, or play cards or games with comfortable cushioned outdoor seating for 6.

The king master bedroom suite features a private sitting room for relaxing or reading, master bath with double sinks and dual shower heads, and a large walk-in closet.

Also on the first floor is a queen bedroom with private en suite bathroom with tub/shower, and another 1/2 bath off the hallway.

The second floor has a queen bedroom with a Jack and Jill full bath with double sinks and tub/shower which is shared by a bedroom with two twin beds. The fifth bedroom features a daybed and lower trundle that can be used as two twin beds or converted to a king bed.

The second floor also has large loft area with a queen sleeper sectional. The loft includes a 42" TV and plenty of space to serve as a second family room. The loft family room and fifth bedroom have access to another full bathroom with double sinks and a tub/shower.

The Bay Forest community is resort living at it's best with beautiful walking/jogging/biking trails through wooded areas with views of the many ponds and fountains. The main clubhouse features multiple pools including a lap pool, lazy river, water slides, pool volleyball and basketball area, and an adults only reading / conversation area where you can sit in a lounge chair in shallow water. Please note this pool is open only on weekends the first 2 weeks of June.

A second recreation complex includes another pool area which features a lap pool, conversation/lounge pool, and a shallow pool area with fountains for the kids to play in or just paddle around and relax. The area around this second pool complex has numerous lounge chairs and umbrellas. Adjacent to this pool is an indoor recreation building with basketball courts for rainy days or when it's just too hot to play outside.

The community also has tennis and pickle ball courts, an outdoor basketball court, horseshoe pits, bocce ball and volleyball areas, a putting green, playground, and a state of the art fitness center. Both recreation complexes are less than a 5 minute walk from the house.

Gather in the evening around the community fire pit located 2 houses away at the end of our street. Walk along the paved pathways to a marina complete with a pier to enjoy crabbing, fishing, or launch your own kayak, canoe, or paddle board and head across Indian River Bay to the ocean. If that's not enough, the beach is about 5 miles away, and don't want to worry about parking, take the free shuttle to and from the beach. It runs every hour from the end of our street on weekends and some weekdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Property manager

Nancy Parnella

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this villa 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, or check out an event or a game at The Freeman Stage at Bayside. 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 - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 16 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 38 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Grill - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10% Off Last 2 Summer Weeks! 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Luxury Villa Minutes to Beach located?

This family-friendly Ocean View villa 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

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Amenity-Packed Vacation

If you are looking for a relaxing vacation spot with lots of amenities, this is your place. Very clean and accommodating with a beautiful decor. The host was extremely helpful and answered all our questions and met our requests in a timely matter. Our complaints include: (1) You must drive to the beach and pay for parking, (2) Beach is very crowded and has lots of rules, (3) The shuttle “has very limited times—only three days, (4) You can’t buy food or beverages at the pool anymore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

A week at Bay Forest

Lovely home, well stocked. Open floor plan on ground level and nice sitting room upstairs with extra bedrooms. The owner was so very responsive and helpful. The information in the booklet at the beach was incredible. We were so very pleased with this home. thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great stay!!

This is one of the nicest homes we have stayed at. It was clean and there was plenty of space for our family (6 adults, 3 children). Everyone has enough room to spread out and do their own thing after long days at the nearby beaches, community pools, etc. The kitchen was well-stocked and a very nice size. We really enjoyed our stay here and will likely seek to stay here in the future, if it is available!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

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

Vacation Heaven

Our family of 8 had an absolutely wonderful time in this beautiful home. The house is beautifully appointed and had everything needed to make for a relaxing stay. The rental was immaculate, spacious and the owner was very accommodating and responsive. The grounds were impeccably kept and the amenities top notch. If you're looking for a great location for a family vacation, this property will not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmon and Sandy H.

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

Great Family House

All of our family fit in this house with no problem! There was always a bathroom available too! Bill provided us with all the essentials to start out so we weren’t rushing to the store for toilet paper, paper towels, etc right away. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking. We are planning on going back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pool and Play

Outstanding community with extremely friendly people. Welcoming and hospitable. 2 exceptional pools very kid friendly. Our granddaughter improved her confidence and swimming skills exponentially, as the depth and conditions were quite favorable. The home was generally comfortable. Our son, daughter in law and 2 great grand girls had the entire upstairs which was wonderful. The black out shades were a bonus!! The home was well stocked with all the kitchen utensils 🍴 needed. The downstairs was a great place to relax on the comfy couches. The beds were comfortable. Storage and closet space was ample for a long weekend or a month. The TV was a little tricky for us older folks but luckily our kids knew how to get the channels and reception to work fine. Plenty of DVD’s and games. High top table worked out for our meals. Parking is tight but there are ample spaces 50 yards from the driveway. The AC was set at 72 as the coolest. The weather was warm and getting much warmer as we left. 4 1/2 baths was generous. The center condo unit limits light into the unit which is dark. No backyard to speak of but nice back patio with table and 6 chairs, which away from direct sunlight was extremely comfortable. The owners were responsive and willing to assist. Great location with many restaurants and ice cream shops. Outdoor activities galore for the family with children of any age.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

August 26, 2023

Beautiful house, great locations, pools were wonderful. Overall, a perfect family vacation. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Scotch Plains,NJ

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

good time had by all

It was a very clean and well stocked house. The owner was very easy to deal with and quick to respond to any questions or concerned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard s.

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

Beautiful house and pool area.

This was a big beautiful house with a great pool area. The shuttle service to the beach was a let down though
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

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

Great Property

The house was clean, well maintained, and very well appointed (enough silverware, pots and pans, movies, games, etc). We’d go back anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Highly recommended villa

Beautiful, well-equipped resort villa with plenty of room for 8 adults. Immaculately cleaned upon arrival. Great location to all the amenities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen U.

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

Wonderful getaway!

My family (two children, two grandparents and my husband and I) stayed here in June 2023. The house is beautiful and wonderfully appointed. The beds were comfortable and having so many bathrooms gave everyone the privacy and space they need. We enjoyed using the grill outback and watching deer frolic in the woods at night. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y.

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

Beautiful home/beautiful community

The beautiful house is located in a community which has 2 pools, walking trails, Pickleball, basketball, bocci, putting green, gym,etc. The house was very well stocked with kitchen needs. The house has 2 grills, charcoal and propane. It has everything that we needed. The owner was very attentive and answered my texts almost immediately. All the people we met in the community were very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hana L.

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

Wonderful stay and host!

We had a great experience staying at this property! It was exactly as advertised, and bonus bottle of wine upon arrival was a great touch! Also blackout curtains in every bedroom was great for the little kids sleeping!!! Would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Wonderful

This house was perfect for our family. Lots of space for everyone, well appointed and very clean. Great location in Bay Forest. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Harrisburg

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

Family Dam 2022 Vacation

This was a beautiful home and perfect for our family. The kids all had the upstairs to themselves, but we spent most of our time and the pool and the beaches. Kitchen/dining area were perfect for the family meals, although the dining room chairs are a little high for the older adults, but all in all, it was a wonderful stay! Thank you for sharing your home! Cindy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay N.

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

Beach Vacation

This was a beautiful property that looked exactly as advertised. It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. We all really enjoyed the pool with the lazy river. We also enjoyed the short drive to the Ocean City boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy K.

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

Roomy Villa Vacation

We chose this property for its roominess and community amenities and were not disappointed. Bay Forest was a well maintained community and the house gave us plenty of space to gather as well as plenty of privacy within our bedrooms. (We all slept till 8:00 or later nearly every morning! Unheard of with little ones!) With 3 children age 3 and under, we used both community pools and the playgrounds and headed to the beach a couple times as well. This property is within walking distance to one of the pools and a playground, and the firepit is at the end of the block! We did not use the Shuttle to the beach as we had too much stuff and babies. It's not a long drive, but be prepared for plenty of traffic! Parking near the beach is $2.50 per hour along the streets as well as in some limited space parking lots near access to the beach at some streets. Bill was a great host and helped us resolve a couple issues with quick responses. Highly recommend for a couple families to be able to spread out in 3 upstairs bedrooms and separate living area along with 2 main floor BRs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis L.

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

Bay forest trip

Everything was clean and very well equipped ,with a lot of attention to what the guests needs might be. Kitchen had everything that we needed for the week and having 2 grills was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathleen K.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Ocean View

Too much construction
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

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

Perfect stay

We had such a great time and the house had everything we needed and more for our large family. Close to everything especially Bethany beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Cleanest, most beautiful property we’ve stayed in!

We visit the DE beaches every year and have stayed in a different rental property each time. This was by far the nicest property we have stayed in so far. Everything was very clean and extremely well maintained. Decor was beautiful. Although it is a little further from the beach, we did not mind. Would definitely visit this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Bay Forest Villa

Owner excellent to communicate with. Perfect for multi family vacation. Close proximity to pools and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

40th birthday

Had the best time visiting Delaware for the first time!hany and Rehoboth beach were amazing and the house was in a great location to visit both. Also close to supermarket and other restaurants. Not to mention immaculate and beautiful!! Can't wait to book our next trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammie N.

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

Exceptional Place to Stay

My family and I had an outstanding vacation. This place is rated #1 on our list of places to stay, great neighborhood, clean beautiful house, and an outstanding host. My family can't stop talking about our 2020 vacation. During a time of COVID, you really provided a location for us to get away from it all. Thank you "The NICHOLS"
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Parnella

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We have vacationed at the Delaware/Maryland beaches for over 20 years and were finally able to purchase a home there. We are hoping to share our home with other families who will care for it as they would their own, and who will make lasting fond memories for years to come, just as we have.

Why they chose this property

The Bay Forest community has so much to offer you could literally spend your entire vacation here without ever venturing outside of the neighborhood. The people are welcoming and friendly and the amenities are first rate. Bethany Beach has always been our favorite local beach, in the middle of all the action, yet with a quaint charm and a family atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

We were immediately impressed with the quality construction of the homes in Bay Forest, the special features like the arched entryways, and the neighborly feel with the nearby fire pit for family gatherings. Our private wooded back yard and the fountain view from the front made this home the ideal location for our vacation retreat.

Languages:

English