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A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more....

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Views of the Wildlife Refuge
Well equipped kitchen
Roomy and comfortable living area
Table seating for 8, counter space for 5
The Florida Room provides great views, a place to read, or alternate dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Selbyville, DE
  • Bayside Resort Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Freeman Stage at Bayside
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Maryland Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more....

***COMPARE OUR IN-SEASON TOTAL COST TO OTHERS. YOU'LL FIND THAT OUR PRICE IS OFTEN LOWER BECAUSE WE DON'T USE AN EXPENSIVE REALTY COMPANY WITH HIGHER FEES. WE ALSO ONLY RENT OUR HOME OUT DURING THE SUMMER SEASON WHICH MAKES OUR AVERAGE DAILY RATE APPEAR HIGHER THAN OTHERS WHO RENT YEAR-ROUND. WE ARE VERY REASONABLY PRICED FOR THE AREA. *****

This three bedroom, multi-family townhouse (sleeps 11) sits right on the water and affords comfortable vacation living with all of the amenities you need -- and then some. Enjoy the sunset from the upstairs deck or main level Florida Room; get out onto the bay and into the marsh on any of our four kayaks (2 double, 2 single) that come with the rental; ride any of our 10 bikes to the nearby pool, gym, or tennis courts that are all part of the Bayville Shores Community; Play on the community Basketball, Shuffleboard, or Volleyball courts or just hang out with a good book on a comfortable chair and act like you're on vacation. The beach is only a short drive away and there is lots to do off the sand, too. The well-equipped kitchen and generous table space make meal times fun and relaxed on those nights that you choose to eat in and there are plenty of restaurants just minutes away if you want to treat yourself. Enjoy the plentiful wildlife (herons, egrets, bald eagles) and the peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of the Coastal Highway -- but convenient to whatever you may need (boardwalks, beaches, grocery stores, entertainment venues) to make your vacation more enjoyable.

Property manager

Ron

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
We have lots of fun stuff available -- kayaks, bikes, etc. All we ask is that you take good care of it and leave it organized for the next 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Selbyville

Located in Selbyville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach, while Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Jolly Roger at the Pier are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Freeman Stage at Bayside or Carousel Ice Skating Rink. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Selbyville, DE

What's nearby

  • Bayside Resort Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Freeman Stage at Bayside - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Maryland Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 33 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harpoon Hanna's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mio Fratello Banquets - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fox's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪High Stakes Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more.... have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more.... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more....?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Bayfront Gem! 4 Kayaks/ 10 Bikes/Pool/Pickleball/Tennis/Gym and more.... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Assawoman Bay, Bayside Resort Golf Club and The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Shark's Cove Marina is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi S.

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

Wonderful family getaway

The property was beautiful, clean and spacious. The development had a great pool and tennis courts that the kids loved. The house had lots of bikes and kayaks for us to use, also toys and chairs for the beach were great to have. We loved being right on the water, the kids fished right out back and around the development. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne V.

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

Welcoming and well appointed

From the kitchen to the garage of amenities (bikes, beach chairs, sand toys, kayaks) everything was fantastic! Clean, tasteful and comfortable. Thanks for a great vacation with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

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

2023 Seashore Vacation

Words cannot describe the overall experience we had for our summer vacation! First off the location is ideal for being close to so many places but not to close as to being too crowded or noisy! The house itself is laid out beautifully with gorgeous sunrises and sunset views of the bay! It has all the amenities you need including a bonus of 4 kayaks to use and a number of bikes to use! It is well taken care of and clean! Our only sad part about our week was having to leave but we plan on coming back for another vacation week! Thanks so much Ron and Holly for sharing your home with my family for our summer vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Week at the shore

The house was lovely, very clean, and super comfortable. The kitcehn was most well-equipped of any VRBO I have stayed in. Holly was super helpful and available. View and access to water with kayaks was superb. Would definately go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Fantaatix

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great family vacation!

The property pictures did not do it justice. There was plenty of room for our family and it did not lack for anything! We would consider renting the same property again. The grandchildren had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

A very enjoyable and relaxing vacation

Out of the many vrbo homes we have stayed, this ranks in the top 3. The Fosters are super hosts and are so kind. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and the view is breathtaking. I truly don't want to take so much time writing how amazing this place is because then people will want to rent it out and we won't have any available dates to rent this home. :) Loved every minute we stayed here.. Thanks again for a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V., Havre de Grace, MD USA

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

Everything we needed for a wonderful vacation.

The older folks loved the marsh, the birds, and the kayaks. The younger ones loved the beach, the boardwalk, and the games. We all enjoyed the many bathrooms and the layout of the condo.... the kitchen was wonderful, Florida room made the perfect office, and community seemed safe and friendly for all. Thanks to the hosts for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

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

Amazing!!

The vacation was wonderful! Holly was so welcoming and informative. Plenty to do around the house; biking, kayaking, pool and a walking trail around the property. Only downside(so minor) is that pool in the COVID world has some restrict rules and one worker that follows them to a tee. Don’t worry about him. The house is amazing and big. Easily fit two families 4 adults 5 kids. My favorite part was the porch and the views! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Peaceful place

We had a wonderful family vacation. It was a great place to vacation with lots to do while being socially distant, beautiful views, great house, owners very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Perfect family vacation!

We have rented this house from Ron and Holly for three years in a row and every year we can’t wait to go back! As a family with teenagers and little ones we especially enjoy being able to use the bikes and kayaks and all the other fun toys in the garage. Ron and Holly are very attentive owners who have always made us feel that they genuinely care about us having a great vacation at their home. Plus the sunset views on the bay are priceless!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Bay Getaway

We loved our stayed at the Fosters' home. They were in touch with us from the beginning. The kayaks and bikes were a wonderful way to explore the bay. Their home was quiet, but close to the action of Fenwick Island and Ocean City. We couldn't have had a better time between the bay and the ocean in their lovely, comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Relaxation Station

This property is top notch. It's clean, comfortable and roomy! It's a perfect quiet base close to grocery stores, restaurants, Fenwick Island, Rehoboth Beach & Ocean City so it's convenient to go to popular tourist areas or chill on the patios or kayak the bay. Holly is an excellent host and checks to ensure all is well. Perfect sunsets can be viewed daily. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Annapolis, MD

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

Best Birthday Ever

Simplify is beautifully decorated with spectacular views of the marshland and bay. It is fully equipped and even has bikes and kayaks to use. It was great to see my family relax after a hard week at work. Celebrating my 60th birthday here with family was a memory I will not forget. I appreciate the owners getting in touch with me to see if I had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N., Hagerstown, Maryland

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

Great Location for a Beach Getaway

Wonderful views in this fabulous bayside townhome off Fenwick Island. We really enjoyed kayaking and biking and exploring when we weren’t up at the beach. The pool and tennis courts are nice too. Close to some of our favorite restaurants, putt putt golf, donut and ice cream shops, souvenir shops, and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

July stay

My 1st time staying in July. We had a great time, this is our second time at this property. Everything you need is available for entertaining your teenage children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

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

Awesome house for the beach!

The house is beautiful, spacious, with all the comforts of home! The neighborhood has great amenities, and we never had a problem getting to the beach, even for the busiest week of the summer! We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Perfect for the whole family!

This is not your typical rental! Ron and Holly make sure you feel right at home and everyone loved how spacious and well appointed this home was. The furnishings are beautiful and we found everything we needed. There is a great selection of movies and books and the views of the bay are priceless! Everyone in the family found something to do! The kids loved the kayaks and bikes and my husband and son loved fishing in the bay and the ponds in the community. The pool is very nice and is just a short walk from the house. This is the perfect vacation home for an active family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Beautiful home, fantastic view!

You couldn't ask more from a vacation home. The house is fantastic and is just as the photos show. Bikes galore, kayaks, games, movies, a pool and nice people close to everything. The owners, Holly and Ron answered all my questions quickly and Holly called while we were there to make sure everything was fine. We are definitely going to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

A fabulous home at the beach with activities for everyone in the family.

This home is fabulous, and it is a home not a rental house. Holly and Ron are extremely gracious owners who share not only this beach house, but all of the things to make it feel like your home for the week. The kitchen has all the right dishes and pots and pans so that our family of six can easily fix our own meals each evening. The proximity to the ocean is great while being a part of Bayville Shores community provides renters with full access to the community pool and tennis courts. Holly and Ron generously allow renters to use their kayaks, bikes, and beach supplies ensuring that we were able to fully enjoy our week in Fenwick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tori M.

Great property

Great place to stay overlooking the bay. Lots of bikes and kayaks to keep everyone busy. House is well kept. Was a great place to stay, would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Absolutely Fantastic!

We knew it looked nice from the pictures but it exceeded all expectations in person! The kitchen and main living area are incredibly nice and comfortable! But the views of the bay, the sunsets at night, and the kayaking on the bay are truly unique to this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ernie S.

Perfect house in the perfect location

“Simplify” is a magnificent vacation home. For those who love unspoiled nature but also want to spend time at beach doing all the beachy boardwalk type things, it offers the perfect base for doing both. We spent a long weekend at the house, launching a kayak every day from the back yard for excursions across the Little Assawoman Bay and up Dirickson Creek. There we saw many blue herons, egrets, ducks, gulls, osprey, a kingfisher, red-winged blackbirds and, yes, one bald eagle. On the edge of the water we spotted crabs and frogs. One grasshopper-sized frog jumped into the kayak, then out. The house provides an open-air, third-floor balcony overlooking the tidal marshes and bay, and from there we spent wonderful hours, reading and watching egrets and herons stalk their prey. On the second floor, there is an enclosed Florida room, also overlooking the bay, that would offer similar views with shelter from the heat in mid-summer. The house itself is smartly designed and furnished. The kitchen, Florida room and bathrooms are tiled, the bedrooms carpeted, the dining room polished wood. The furniture is contemporary beach style, not the 70’s leftovers so many families stuff into their beach houses. This furniture appears nearly new and well cared for. We liked the small, thoughtful touches around the house. On the third-floor balcony, for instance, the resin Adirondack chairs sit high, elevating your line of sight over the porch rail, for an unobstructed view. All the light switches are labeled, so you won’t fumble around hitting a hall light when you want a front door light. The refrigerator is humongous. TVs in every bedroom and broad DVD collection are over the top, and the library of paperbacks more than ample. The community in which this townhouse sits is upscale, with manicured lawns and flower beds, fountains, a large, clean pool, and well-equipped fitness center. While the house offers privacy, all the activities and facilities associated with a beach are nearby. In September, when we visited, it was a seven-minute drive to the grocery; ten minutes to seafood restaurant row; 14 minutes to miniature golf courses and beach shops. We got to Rehobeth in 40 minutes for sensational dining. Finally, Holly and Ron are gracious owners. They patiently and promptly answered questions and provided advice. They made sure our experience at their home was everything they promised. We loved everything about this house, and we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth O., Horsham PA

Wow!

We had a wonderful week at this house!! The breathtaking water views from the living area are just beautiful. Kayaks, bikes, beach toys are provided and this very comfortable and well laid out home made this such an enjoyable week. A short ride to restaurants, retail shops and the beach made for a fantastic time. Community pool and fitness center were added bonuses!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Bayville Shores Review

What a relaxing and enjoyable week! The view is so peaceful. The kayaking was a blast, just dropping in the bay right behind the condo. The kids biked around the development all week long and my son I and both experienced a tandem bike for the 1st time. There are several ponds in the development stocked with fish. And the pool was never too crowded. The Foster's beach home was perfect for our 3 generations. Everything is there for all of your needs and the location is so quiet! Our family would happily return!

About the host

Hosted by Ron

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Why they chose this property

We have yet to rent to someone who didn't feel like our property exceeded their expectations and felt more like home than a rental unit. We work hard to make every family's vacation with us a memorable and personal one.

What makes this property unique

We are tucked in a quiet water-front (amazing views and sunsets) and super easy water-access (literally out the back door with your kayak and you are in the water) part of the Bayville Shores community which offers the best of both worlds. Proximity to the beach, restaurants, shops, etc. AND a retreat like atmosphere when you simply want to unwind. You will leave refreshed!