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Outside view! Southwinds Summer Retreat is second floor with wraparound porch!

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach Beaches3 min drive
Bethany Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
Fenwick Island Beach5 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)42 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Our family stayed here over the 4th of July and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The unit was very clean, fully stocked with...

William R.

Jul 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room

1 Double Futon

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Sea Colony Southwinds Summer Retreat - Bethany Beach Getaway!

Welcome to the Southwinds Summer Retreat at Sea Colony! Check out the reviews by the families who have stayed with us -- you will not be disappointed! Click on the availability calendar, which is always kept up-to-date.

Look at the pictures and see why we can offer you the perfect getaway for any season. The beach is not just for summer anymore. Come see why Travel & Leisure Magazine named Bethany Beach on of their Best Secret Beaches.

Our Southwinds Summer Retreat is a second floor Veranda located in a quiet section of the Sea Colony resort, and within walking distance to the fitness center, several pools, and the beach. There is also a seasonal shuttle that will take you to and from the beach and other parts of the resort, and parking privileges on a first come, first serve basis on the ocean side of the resort.

The condo has a large, screened, wraparound porch, and comfortably sleeps eight. It has been renovated to include modern furnishings, coordinated artwork, and a fully-stocked kitchen.

As a guest of Sea Colony, enjoy the aquatic center, fitness center, tennis center, playground, walking paths, and one-half mile of guarded, private beach.

Enjoy the beach, splash in one of the 12 pools, play tennis on one of the 32 tennis courts, or just chill out with a cocktail on the wraparound porch.

We have a pack and play and umbrella stroller for your use so you don't have to lug them on your trip. All guests at Sea Colony are required to pay a Recreational Association fee of $55 per person (per week) in the summer months. The fee is only $15 per person in the offseason and $25 in the shoulder season.

All renters must bring their own linens and towels, but there are also linen services available as an alternative. We can provide you with additional information if you are interested.

Property manager

Tom Andriola

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Primary renter is responsible for abiding by the lease agreement for all parties.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Bethany Beach

This condo is located in Bethany Beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Delaware Seashore State Park and Ocean City Beach. Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. 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 - 3 min drive
Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
Bethany Beach Nature Center - 4 min drive
Fenwick Island Beach - 5 min drive
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

Ocean City Station - 38 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mango's - ‬4 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Parkway Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Colony Southwinds Summer Retreat - Bethany Beach Getaway! have a pool?

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

Is Sea Colony Southwinds Summer Retreat - Bethany Beach Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Colony Southwinds Summer Retreat - Bethany Beach Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Colony Southwinds Summer Retreat - Bethany Beach Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Colony Southwinds Summer Retreat - Bethany Beach Getaway! located?

Situated in Bethany Beach, this condo is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Captain Jack's Pirate Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William R.

13 July 2023

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

Nice clean unit and great owner

Our family stayed here over the 4th of July and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The unit was very clean, fully stocked with everything we needed and the owner was super responsive. Plenty of room in the unit including a lot of space in the upstairs loft where our three children preferred to sleep. The screened in porch was very spacious and we utilized it thoroughout our trip. We rented bikes including one tag-along beach gear carrier to lug everything back and forth to the beach, which I would recommend. You can walk to the beach from here, but biking made it more enjoyable for us. Thanks Tom!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

2 July 2023

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

Best family vacation spot!

We had a fantastic trip to Tom’s beach property. It’s located in Sea Colony which offers so many great amenities. The kids loved taking the tram to the beach and using all the pools in the property including the big slash pad at the aquatic center. The condo was great for us. We really enjoyed having a big screened in deck. Kitchen was nicely equipped. Bathrooms were a good size. Two bath tubs for bathing the little ones. We will definitely book here next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

21 June 2023

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

Quick Trip

Great stay however, i did not see where we needed to supply: hand towels, toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, sink soap. Also lighting was terrible. At night not enough lights. One light living room and one small light in dining room. The carpet needed to be cleaned.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny A.

22 Sept 2021

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

Friends Reunion

Perfect for a getaway weekend. Tom, the owner was pleasant and extremely easy to deal with. Would stay again. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

21 Aug 2021

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

it was a great location easy to get to things

It was clean and was supplied with all we needed

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

14 Aug 2021

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

Love Sea Colony

This was the first time we rented this particular condo. We enjoyed our week very much. Tom, the owner, is an absolute pleasure to deal with!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

29 July 2021

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

Family vacation

This was my first time renting anything on line .I have to say the owner was very thorough and made the process easy .My family and I were very satisfied.The condo was more than we expected.It was clean, most important to us but also very homey.We loved the screened in porch ,the beach and pools .We hope to return again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark C.

25 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Bonanza

Sea Colony is a beautiful resort with activities and amenities for the whole family to enjoy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

22 June 2021

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

Sea Colony Gathering

Great place to stay, plenty of room and well appointed. Resort amenities are awesome. Owner very responsive ands easy to work with. Recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

27 Oct 2020

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

Spacious and sparkling clean

This contemporary Sea Colony condo set in a quiet forested area was beautiful and well stocked to become our home for a week. Owner was very responsive. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

2 July 2020

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

Excellent

Quality rental, as advertised. Convenient, quiet location in Sea Colony. Really good place for young kids to explore, ride bikes etc safely. Owner Tom was very easy to work with and helpful. Would go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

15 June 2020

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

quick get away

The propery is wonderful! very cute condo with a loft and an awsome screened in porch - perfect for game night! Great location with great amenities. Tom was so quick with sending the plumber for a small clig in the shower. It was quickly fixed with absolutely no hassel. THANKS

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam W., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

10 Oct 2018

A wonderful place to stay..........very relaxing week!

We loved this condo and it was a perfect set-up for our family. My parents rented this place for my sister and her husband and toddler son and for my husband and myself. We stayed upstairs in the very comfortable loft and my sister's family had two bedrooms downstairs. All of the beds were great! We appreciated the updated and well stocked kitchen as we did do a lot of our own cooking for the week. The living room area with the tall ceilings was very spacious and the screened in porch was a great spot for relaxing and reading. The location worked well for us, between the large tennis facility and the beautiful new fitness center, both of which we used every day. We took advantage of the group exercise classes offered during the week. We were glad that this unit had some beach chairs which was great because we did not have room to pack our own chairs. Overall, we had a wonderful week and were happy that hurricane Florence had very little effect on our area. We look forward to returning to Sea Colony at the same time next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

michael w.

12 July 2018

Second summer vacation stay

Enjoyed the property for the second year in a row, very comfortable, quiet and close to all of Sea Colony's amenities. Owners were great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

5 July 2018

Loved everything about it! The decor was tasteful and calming. Location couldn’t be better.

The location is perfect. I love the natural setting with so many trees and set back from the main road. A quick walk to the shuttle, pool and tennis courts made it a very convenient spot. The screened porch is so nice and big. Kitchen is well equipped. Beds are comfortable. Ceiling fans are a plus. I’d love to live there year round!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

3 June 2018

Wonderful place to relax

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and spacious condo. We have two young children and this place provided us with everything we needed and more. Very modern and clean. Sea Colony passes allowed us to enjoy several pools right on the beach. Property owner, Tom was very responsive to all of our questions. "Welcome Book" was very helpful! Thank you Tom and your family for sharing your vacation home with us! We will definitely be back. Kyler Family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jelena G., Chambersburg, PA

19 Apr 2018

LOVELY CONDO AMONG THE TREES!

We loved the setting of the Southwinds rental, when we opened the blinds every window had beautiful trees to view. Parking was conveniently close to the condo and the wrap around porch was a nice feature. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. In the bedrooms, there was plently of closet space to store our luggage and personal items and the beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms were well appointed with plently of hot water for a great shower. The loft space is a true third bedroom with closet, desk, and a comfortable chair for reading. Overall the condo is spacious, comfortable , and beautifully decorated. Tom, our host was available before, during, and after our stay. Tom has a wonderful sense of humor and is easy to communicate with. We would recommend this rental to anyone who enjoys nature, the beach, and is looking for a pleasant place to stay. Looking forward to returning to Bethany Beach in the future, thanks Tom for being an excellent host! Jelena from PA

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

30 Sept 2017

Great stay! Great host!

We had a great time at Tom's condo. He was very helpful and responsive the entire time before, during and after the stay. The condo was even nicer than the photos showed, and it had everything we needed for a wonderful time. There were plenty of beach toys and boogie boards to borrow for the beach, and everything you'd need in the kitchen to prepare meals for a big group of people. Tom was so accommodating, and we would highly recommend staying at his home. We have two girls under 4, and it was a safe, and comfortable environment for them. The screened in porch was perfect for quiet breakfasts and late night chats. We hope to come back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

michael w.

23 July 2017

Nice, comfortable beach retreat

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Arlington VA

26 June 2017

Lovely location, very clean, great owner

We had a great time and this condo has great space for a family of 5. Thanks Tom for flexibility and great communication!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth E., Bethesda

18 Jan 2017

Perfect New Year's Getaway

Tom's Sea Colony home was delightful. Modern, view of trees and a warm fireplace for the cold nights. Location was wonderful being close to the newly remodeled recreation center and a short walk to the ocean. The kitchen had all the essentials to make evening dinners and plenty of room for teenagers to escape from their parents. Tom was responsive to our reservation request and during our stay. Definitely look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

4 Oct 2016

Great trip!

We loved the house in sea colony! The location was quiet yet close to everything we needed. Tom was incredibly accessible and responsive throughout the rental process. We especially liked the board games, and kids games and the binder filled with rainy day activities! It really came in handy and saved our trip! Thanks for providing us with a wonderful place to Stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

29 Sept 2016

Couldn't ask for more for a beach rental

Comfortable, clean and spacious!! Perfect vacation apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

25 Aug 2016

Serene, Peaceful & Stress-free Condo close to the Beach, but in a lovely Wooded Setting!

This condo is very well maintained, spotlessly clean & very serene with lovely simplistic décor! Somewhere between Swedish & modern with high ceilings & a loft, it felt very spacious & comfortable! Since it is on the upper floor, there is a flight of stairs, but being up so high provides a sense of privacy & created the feeling of being in a tree house, especially in the bedrooms, which we loved! We really did not find the stairs to be any problem. We loved the sleek kitchen with tons of dishes & cookware! Especially appreciated the large pantry closet which was completely stocked with anything we needed! The washer & dryer off the kitchen were handy as well! The WIFI worked great & also the flat screen TV with cable! There is a smaller TV in each bedroom! The loft made a wonderful third bedroom and I found it perfect for reading in a comfortable chair by the window and for working on my laptop at the convenient desk! There were even extra throws for afternoon naps! Even though it was a week with record high temperatures, the A/C seemed to have no problems keeping the condo pleasantly cool, even up in the loft, which is also equipped with a remote control operated ceiling fan to keep the air circulating! We enjoyed taking our evening wine & appetizers out onto the very large & comfortably furnished screen porch with views of the woods! The owner, Tom, was fantastic; extremely accessible! Anything I needed throughout the rental process, he was right on top of it! With his organization & great up-front communication, he made the check-in process at Sea Colony a breeze! He provided a letter of introduction & the keys well in advance along with clear information about what to expect. So while I observed other guests being surprised by the Sea Colony fees and a slow check-in, we were processed in less than 10 minutes & on to fun! Additionally, there was a wonderful information binder that he provided in the condo with answers to any questions that came up! My security deposit refund was processed quickly & efficiently! There are tons of things to do in Sea Colony, if all the activities in Bethany Beach don't keep one busy enough! We used one of the Sea Colony pools, which was just a short walk from the condo. We also really enjoyed the nearly nightly free entertainment on the BB boardwalk! I highly recommend this rental! Overall, it was a great experience!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

23 Aug 2016

BETHANY BEACH BEAUTY

After going to the beaches of Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey for over 25 yrs, we have truly discovered the gem of the coast! This condo; located in beautiful Bethany Beach DE; offers all of the best amenities for a perfect family vacation. A pristine private beach, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, nature, fitness, shops & so much more. (even some delicious ice cream) The condo was immaculate, very roomy, and had great amenities. The screened in porch was perfect for our early morning "coffee chats" & evening "wine downs". Staying here made our vacation magical. With downtown Bethany Beach nearby, Beautiful Rehoboth Beach 15 minutes away and Ocean City & Assateugue Island National Seashore (try the crabbing- a ton of fun) to the south, everything is within reach ( including 3 boardwalks) . It was definitely the perfect getaway/unit for two families to vacation together. We will always cherish the memories. Tom, Tracy S. & Dan, Kristen L - New York

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Tom Andriola

We live in Albany, New York, and have two children, Justin who is 20 and Olivia who is 17. Between work, school, soccer, and everyday life, we are an extremely busy family and love using our beach retreat at Sea Colony to relax and unwind!

Why they chose this property

We had been coming to Sea Colony for several years. My parents have friends who own here, so we had been coming to visit them, and we really love the family friendly atmosphere here. In 2014, we decided to take the plunge so we could create family memories in a place we could call our own. Our condo is in a quiet section of the resort with a beautiful wraparound porch and all the amenities you will need. From a fully stocked kitchen with high end appliances and granite countertops, to upscale furniture and a family room entertainment center, you are sure to have all the comforts of home. Feel free to enjoy the fireplace on a chilly summer night!

What makes this property unique

Sea Colony is the perfect place for families, with the walking/biking trails, easy access to pools, amenities at the beach, and well maintained grounds. Our condo, which we call the Southwinds Summer Retreat, is the perfect vacation getaway. But don't let the name fool you -- it's a perfect spot in the offseason as well!