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Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly!

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View From Staircase to 3rd Floor of Great Room on 2nd Floor w/Wood Burning FP
Living area
Morning coffee, happy hour as the sun sets, a glass of wine before turning in...
Welcome! The front porch and 8+ rockers are a favorite hangout for young and old
Parking on the left and the right, on the other side of the island of plants

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Great Area has a sleeper sofa and loft has a futon

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly!

It really is as inviting as it looks! 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is just a delight! Picture perfect cozy home includes central air conditioning, internet, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, 4 televisions, 3 VCRS, 2 DVDS players, stereo, screened porch, 9 rocking chairs, well stocked kitchen, gas grill, wood burning fireplace, bright sunny naturally lit spaces, front and rear decks. Relax! Relax! Relax! Walks/bike rides along the canals, kids playing in the neighborhood, a back yard that is ideal for horse shoes -- just a perfect back drop for reconnecting with family and friends. And comfy enough to do so! Our favorite spot is on the front deck after a grueling day at the beach chillin' with our guests while we rock away, watching the sun set, quenching our thirst and satiating a beach driven hunger....

NEW FOR 2025: The state of Delaware now collects a 4.5% sales tax IN ADDITION to the South Bethany sales tax of 8%. It is out of the control of hosts. Happy to advise where to reach out if you have concerns about the increased taxation.

NOTE: We require at least 2 people 26 or older to sign the lease and
stay for the duration and PETS are permitted ONLY with Owner's permission during certain times of the year. Additional fees will apply.

Property manager

Wendy Ney Manley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf, or check out an event or a game at 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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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maryland Beach - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Fenwick Island Beach. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Town Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Silver Spring, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
My wife and I came for a four day break at the shore. The house is lovely and well-equipped. We spent most of the beautiful fall days sitting on the beach, but enjoyed eating lunch in the screened in area of the deck. There were just the two of us and our dog, but the house has a ton of room and several sitting areas over three floors, so it would be great for a group. It's an easy walk to the beach and the place provides a bunch of beach chairs, buggy boards, and other equipment so there is no need to bring them from home or rent them. The host provides clear instructions on operating the thermostats, entry lock, and tv -- much better than many places we have rented -- and responded promptly to oir questions. We very much enjoyed our brief visit and hope to come back with our family for a longer summer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay and home!
The house was perfect for 2 families, enough space with separate living in basement with 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Plenty of room for all. Spent allot of time on the front porch relaxing with six large rocking chairs. The house was clean and stocked with all kitchen items. The walk to beach is 10 minutes and walk around neighborhood was beautiful with a park very close to walk dogs. Every morning there were lots of people running, biking and walking dogs and the neighbors were very nice. Great location! Wendy was a pleasure to work with and always responsive. The flowers around the house were in full bloom and beautiful. We can not wait to come back and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, great location
The host was very responsive, reasonable and easy to communicate. The property was as described. When we arrived, the basement carpet was little wet due to carpet cleaning done the day before. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

casey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Fantastic location. Quiet street, perfect for walking along canals and easy walk to the beach. Great for multi-generational families or friends with kids. Bright and sunny, with lots of places to separate and have downtime. The kitchen is fully stocked. Nice big table for meals (we used it for puzzles). Pet-friendly, Big back deck looking down onto grassy area/yard for pets or kids to play. The Sunroom is excellent for morning coffee and reading or a nice glass of wine in the evening. The front porch had rocking chairs - relaxing. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family vacation
Great location! Easy walk to the beach & easy parking for those grandparents that maybe can’t make the walk. Fully equipped has everything you need. We are particular about our beach stuff so we took our own. Lots of space for everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place, lots of room
nice place, lots of stuff for the beach, and easy walk to get there
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty area
We had a lovely stay in South Bethany. This house is great for a family or group of friends. Stairs are very steep, so not good for elderly or young children. Pros: 5bdrm 3 bathrooms. beach is only a few blocks away. Nice outside decks Comfortable beds. Host helped guide us for sheets and towel rentals. Hosts were very helpful. Cons: Dishwasher didn't really clean dishes very well. Some dishes in the cupboards weren't clean. Dryer was packed with lint. Front of fridge dirty. Much of the beach equipment is in bad shape. BBQ leaked gas and didn't heat well. A lot of grease in the BBQ runoff pan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as listed
We were very happy with many things about this property. It was such an easy walk to the beach. The neighborhood was so very nice to walk around and take in the scenery. The home was spacious and exactly as the photos portrayed. It was a short drive to the boardwalk and some great walking trails. Our host was very friendly and readily available to us. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The house was perfect and just as described. Clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed! Wendy was communicative and very helpful! Thanks for having us, hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway
Our stay in Wendy's home was fantastic! She was such an amazing host!!! The house was clean, spacious and in a perfect location! The walk to the beach was not long at all and so we walked on it almost every morning and every night! We highly recommend this rental and would 10/10 stay here again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Friendly Decompression Zone
Property was great. Everything we were hoping for. Few minor repairs and replacements needed as we rented at the end of the season. Owner is great and accommodating. We loved our stay and look forward to coming again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A LOVELY AND WELL MAINTAINED HOUSE
The family had a wonderful time and the house had more than enough space for everyone. Loved the neighborhood and walk to the beach. A private and family neighborhood. Wendy was a very nice host. Thank you, Wendy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach week
The house was wonderful! It had everything we needed and more. Wendy the owner was fabulous to work with. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable long weekend
Great property with nice space for our group. Each family had their own floor. The house had everything we could need. The neighborhood was lovely with an easy walk or drive to the beach. Wendy was extremely helpful and responsive. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Beach House!
We had an amazing time at this wonderful beach house! Awesome location and Wendy was an absolute pleasure to work with as we booked our stay. The house is very spacious and the neighborhood is perfect. Right across from the beach. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Bethany vacation house
We thoroughly enjoyed our 12-day stay at this beautiful house. The house was spacious, extremely comfortable and located in a quiet neighborhood that was a convenient walk to a very nice part of the beach. Wendy was so helpful with any question we had including checking the wifi speed (which was fast) and giving us restaurant recommendations - she even took the time to check Yelp to see if there were any new restaurants with good reviews. We are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at Bethany Beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home! It's very conveniently located with a short walk to the beach. The home is well stocked with beach gear such as boards, beach cart, sand toys and more. It is also just over 1 mile to the boardwalk which was lovely. Would highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue O., Boonsboro, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lots of room....
Enjoyed our walks in the neighborhood; quiet times on the screened in porch area; morning coffee in the rockers on the front porch. Very well kept home with lots of room for a crowd.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent House and Stay
This was an excellent house for our late summer extended weekend get away. Location was just a short walk to the beach in a nice neighborhood. The house had everything we needed to include beach chairs, umbrelllas, boogey boards, etc. We would definitely return if our plans take us to South Bethany in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great stay at this house. The back porch was wonderful for the adults to hang out on after the kids went to sleep. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Pet-Friendly Beach House
We couldn't have asked for a better location or more kind and responsive host. Wendy was amazing from the time we signed up until check out. The house is short walk to the beach, located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. It is also a short drive or bike ride to Sea Colony where we enjoyed playing tennis every day and made some great new friends! This was our first vacation in a pet-friendly house, and we were pleasantly surprised at how well-kept and clean the house was, even though it had been rented out to others with pets. The floor plan was perfect for our family. The three levels allowed the little ones and the teens ample space for privacy. We can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer fun
The house was very spacious and clean. My family and I will definitely look into renting the house next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay in Bethany
Wendy was a great host, very responsive as we braced for the Hurricane... all thru the wind, rain and power outage Wendy kept checking in on us as well as sharing emergency info!! Plenty of room for all and that front porch was a great place to relax after our day at the beach!!

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Trip!
We had a great trip even during these difficult times. It was nice to be down at the south end of Bethany where you could spread out. The neighborhood was great to walk (and scooter) around. The kids had a great time. 5 star trip!

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Ney Manley

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After college we joined the Dewey Beach scene and fell in love with the area! As singles Dewey was a blast, but as our family grew and we aged, we elected to vacation in the 'Quiet Resort,' as Bethany has come to be known. Our neighborhood is very family oriented, where you know your neighbors and a last minute pot luck dinner with friends, family and neighbors is the standard fare. Kids make friends easily in the area and ours have been in many more of the neighboring homes than we have! Bring your bikes, take walks along the canals, lose yourself in a good book (or borrow one of ours!), cook a meal in our well equipped kitchen or sample the many great restaurants suitable for any pocketbook and you will love the beaches!

We bought our home as a second home and it evolved into a vacation rental over the twenty plus years that we have owned the home. Many families and friends have made numerous memories over the years, both young and old, some coming back year after year. We have tried to outfit the home with those things that will create the perfect back drop for relaxing, hanging out with friends, beaching it, fishing, or creating that huge meal!

Our family lives northwest of Philadelphia, our kids are now older, working professionals, and they try to come and use the home when time off and personal schedules permit. Our children love the time they spend in South Bethany, as do we. We hope you and yours will too! We invite you to place your reservation and make some memories of your own!

Why they chose this property

We work hard! And we play hard! With many friends local and afar, we wanted a place that we could entertain larger groups without feeling cramped. Unfortunately we don't get to use the property very much during the height of the rental season, but when we are there our friends and family typically join us. We very much enjoy the off season at the beach when the pace slows, the crowds lessen and last minute reservations at the areas best restaurants are easy to secure. Some day we hope to retire and spend some more quality time there, but until we do, the house is there for you to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

This is not your typical rental! Our home has a personality, it is not a sterile environment, warmer than a hotel room and the peach walls, thoughtful decor and inviting setting will make you smile each time you walk in the door. Our favorite spot is the front porch with the rockers. We typically start the day on the front porch on the warmer days with coffee and breakfast treats, appetizers and a favorite beverage to cap off a perfect beach day and a night cap before heading off to bed. The screened porch w/ceiling fan off the kitchen is where we take many of our meals, and the open back porch is a very pleasant location to tan and read when seeking solitude.

The neighborhood is residential, with lots of fun places to walk or bike ride. Especially when you head out to the bay, you won't be disappointed with the views! It's one of those neighborhoods where you will see parents teaching kids to ride bikes, dad having a catch with a child or a spontaneous pop up hopscotch game.

The house can cater to ten people easily and you won't feel cramped and can find places to retire to when looking for some "me" time. The kids simply adore the Bunk Room on the ground floor, where they can stay together, away from parents.

We invite you to share what you liked in our guest book and what would perfect your next stay in our home.

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