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2,613 sqft house with 3 floors including separate entrance to in-law apartment
Welcome to Canal House
Main sitting area with LCD tv. Opens to screened-in porch overlooking canal.
Fully-equipped kitchen!
Dining room off kitchen on main floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    11 min walk
  • Fenwick Island Beach
    3 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    4 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat

Attractive, comfortable, well-appointed three-story beach house in
quiet-canal side setting.
Complete second floor and third floor living areas, overlooking
breezy treed canal community. Direct
launch of your own or rented light watercraft, and nearby public boat launch for larger vessels; access to bay and
area waterways from backyard dock.
Or stay at home and enjoy seeing waterfowl, or crabbing off dock. Convenient location with
bakery, dollar store, McDonald's, Subway and pizza less than a mile away.
Short walk (0.4 mile) to South
Bethany beaches or use complimentary passes for parking beach side. Bethany
Beach boardwalk and seaside
bandstand close by.
Canal House can comfortably accommodate up to twelve people
in four bedrooms,(and one full-
size sofa-bed in ground floor living area).
Ground Floor
Living area: comfortable chairs and sofas including one fold-out sofabed, 2 desks, separate television
viewing area, piano, second sofa
Washer and dryer, utility sink
Access to back yard deck, porch swing, dock and canal; gas grill and charcoal grill
Main Floor
Elevated screened porch with ceiling fan and patio furniture overlooking canal
Kitchen: fully equipped, including dishwasher, microwave, and toaster
oven; garbage disposal, Keurig coffee maker
Dining area: Breakfast table and full dining table
Living area: comfortable leather chairs and sofas with access to screened porch
overlooking yard and canal
Master bedroom: Queen-size bed with in-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: two double beds
Full bathroom in hallway
2nd Floor
Bedroom 3: two single beds and twin-size futon
Bedroom 4: one Queen-size bed
Full bathroom in hallway
Kitchenette/living area: comfortable chairs, bars stools at
kitchen counter, refrigerator,
sink, cabinets, dishes, microwave, coffee maker,
dinette table and chairs
Separate entrance and third floor deck with patio furniture.
Saturday-to-Saturday weekly rentals (partial weeks depending on
availability)
No smoking permitted. No pets allowed.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wide variety of books, games, puzzles, sands toys

Events

No events allowed
Contact us for specific requests

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed anywhere on the property
During the rental months of May and June we require that the primary renter provide a copy of their photo ID within 24 hours of our request.

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
Note from host: contact us for specific requests
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 on the waterfront. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Consider Seacrets for a night out or Captain Jack's Pirate Golf if you're travelling with kids. 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 - 11 min walk
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Captain Jack's Pirate Golf - 4 min drive
  • Maryland Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mango's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Katie W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dirty, stinky, garage sale
The house is dirty, moldy and smells like cat pee. Very old rickty. All amenities like beach toys and bikes were broken or not working. There was meat blood in the poorly cleaned fridge, mold on all shower curtains, no reasonable to use pans, no furniture was moved and cleaned behind or under. Very disappointing for the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
We again enjoyed our stay at the Canal House. The location and beach passes are perfect. The weather wasn't the best, but plenty of space to spread out and relax. My favorite space is the screened in porch. We will be back next year! The new master bathroom was a great addition. Thanks for another relaxing week at the beach. Our happy place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation!
We had a wonderful week at the Canal house! They had everything that you could imagine and more. It was a great layout for our two families and plenty of space. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Family Vacay
The House was the perfect size lots of room for the children to play and ride bikes outside and a safe place. Having the three separate living, Spaces was perfect. Distance to the beach was great and the house was more than adequately equipped for everything we could’ve needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach time
A perfect location for our family to gather and visit for a week together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Home
The Canal House is an absolute must stay. It is a short distance to the beach and MANY other attractions. We love the screened porch and seating area out back of the house. The owners care about their property. The updated master bathroom was terrific. We LOVE the Canal House!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Low key, relaxing cozy family place
The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, an almost mountain house feel with some trees and shade! The house had everything you could need for a quiet, relaxing family getaway. The kitchen and (multiple) family rooms had a very lived in feel and we generally visit rustic mountain cabins so we were right at home. Some furniture and kitchen wares were a bit outdated but everything was super clean and homey. The beach was a 10 min walk or you could use the parking passes provided by the owner to park right along the oceanside - super convenient! Because its a more residential area the beaches were not crowded but the house was a 5 min drive to Bethany Boardwalk, 10 mins to Fenwick island and 20 mins to OCMD so you could enjoy all the fun beach areas but come home to a quiet little canal street. Overall such a great place to stay, super affordable too compared to a lot of the places in the area. Plus the 3rd floor in-law suite was perfect for the kids, they felt like they had their own place - kitchen too! The only thing I wish was included was a kayak for the canal but you can always rent or bring your own and use the dock. I would absolutely recommend this place for a family getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy Canal House
We stayed at Canal House from May 18 to June 1, 2024. It was a delightful two weeks in a spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house in a peaceful neighborhood in South Bethany Beach. A dock, a screened porch and a couple of decks provided plenty of space to gather outside. There were great places to dine nearby and the beach and nature centers were close also. It was a perfect vacation in a terrific house with hosts who could not have been more friendly and accommodating. To Jane and Mike, thanks for everything. BP
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall at Beach
Very nice layout for our group 6 week old to sixties. Lots of lounge spots if you want some private time. Screened in porch off of family room and open deck on top floor were well used and enjoyed. Recommend updating master bedroom bed and making it a king if it fits, it would also help to update master bath vanity and toilet. I am 6’3” and it was a long way down. Above paragraph was a wishlist. Everything worked fine and there were lots of extras, crabbing equipment, nice Weber gas grill and Weber charcoal grill if that was your choice, tons of cutlery and plates. Hosts were very nice and attentive. We stayed for 10 nights and barely saw the sun and still had a wonderful time. Would definitely return!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Week on the Canal
Canal house was exactly as depicted. It's a classic cottage, but with all the things you & your family need for a great beach week. The location is perfect, especially the parking passes that allow access to uncrowded, beautiful beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
We enjoyed our stay and will likely return. Lots of space to spread out and we enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. Only suggestion would be to update some of the mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing home!
This was our 3 year staying at the Canal House. Peaceful, relaxing, plenty of space. Love the beach passes, so easy! My favorite spot is the screened in porch! We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P., Effort, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay again!
We had a wonderful stay with our family again at the Canal House. Jane was easy to communicate with and the location and size of the house helped us to enjoy the beach while having plenty of room for everyone. We hope to continue to return year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal House
Great week, lots of fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Good for a family vacation
We stayed at Canal House during peak beach season. This place has everything you will ever need. I especially enjoyed the large selection of books, plentiful kitchen items, and selection beach & crabbing supplies. I once hit a snag with the PIN code to get into the house, but Jane answered me quickly, resolving the problem. She was available to answer my questions and help me when needed. My family of 5 had way more room than we needed. We hosted guests one night and had plenty of chairs and plates to accommodate. I would rent this house again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

annette b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
The home was a perfect location to reconnect with our kids and their significant others. Loved the set up of the home, the bedrooms and multiple living spaces easily allowed 11 of us to be together comfortably. The canal location offered us a perfect opportunities and balance for non-beach activities. The joy of being together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs!
The Canal House is a wonderful place to stay. This property has become our "go to" when staying in the Bethany Beach area. There is enough room to spread out as needed. The back seating area or screened in porch are perfect places for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or your favorite evening drink! It is just SO quite and peaceful. The beach is also either a short walk or drive. The house comes stocked with anything that you could possibly need. From beach accessories, kitchenware, books, and games to entertain. Both the owners and property manager are extremely quick to respond. We needed to contact the property manager due to a small checking in issue and she was on site within 10-15 minutes and quickly resolved that issue. If you are looking for a safe, clean, well stocked, and quiet house to enjoy a family vacation, this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saunny B., Connellsville Usa.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal house quiet neighborhood
Having three floors were nice to spread out. The owners were friendly to deal with. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone enjoys walking their doggies. The screen in porch is nice. The beach was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second wonderful visit
This was our second time staying at this property and the second visit was as good as the first. I love staying on the canals so that I can drop my kayak right in in the morning and go for a paddle to start my day. Short walk or super-short bike ride to the beach, which always has a good amount of space and beautiful water--you'll usually see dolphins, pelicans, and cute little pipers . The house has everything you need...love sitting on the screen porch for morning coffee watching birds. It also is close to state parks and good restaurants. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Quiet Beach House
I spent a week in this home with my wife and adult children. This canalside home is large, quiet and well equipped. It has plenty of parking and a short walk to the beach and stores. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. It was only a few blocks from my sister's house in Middlesex Beach and the rest of the family had no trouble finding other rentals within a few blocks. The price was great and I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing week at Canal House!
This is our 3rd year staying at Canal House. We like it better every year. So much to do either the canal out back, the proximity to the beach and all the fun things to do in the area! Thanks Jane! We will be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ronald E., BLOOMSBURG

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal House
We enjoyed our second year at this home. Love the location. Beach passes are great! Plenty of room to spread out. Screened porch is wonderful for relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bethany Beach family reunion
Rented this house for a family reunion and we had a great week. My older kids stayed on the third floor and the youngest was next to us on the main floor. The beach parking passes came in handy for a short ride right to the beach. The boys enjoyed the bikes and the multitude of bird games. Great spot for a large family like ours! Location, location, location, and this one was in a prefect spot! Enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creating Memories at Canal House
We love staying and making memories at Canal House! We have enjoyed staying there for 6+ years. The Canal House was once again a wonderful, relaxing retreat for our growing family. We have a new granddaughter who enjoyed crawling all around your clean and comfortable second and third floor living areas. We noticed that there was a port a crib in the closet. That's so nice that you have one! Now that we know there is one at the Canal House, we won't need to bring one next year. The Canal House is fully equipped with a diversity of things. We really appreciate all the kitchen amenities, all the bathroom amenities(bath rugs and night lights were a plus!) , all the games (Bingo is our family favorite)/puzzles/ books, all the items that are in the garage for the beach (beach chairs & beach toys) & bikes too. Our granddaughter Nikki, who is 10 1/2, enjoyed playing the piano this year in the Canal House. It's so nice that you have a variety of sheet music and songbooks available there. We really enjoy the inside of the Canal House as well as the outside that the house has to offer. We enjoyed listening to the birds & insects and playing games together in the screened in porch. My mother and my wife particularly likes to sit out there in the early morning hours with their coffee and listen to the song birds. We love swinging on the swing and watching the birds fly over the canal. We got to see a Blue and a Green Heron this year. I bring our kayak every year and my wife really appreciated the ladder at your dock this year! It makes getting in and out of my kayak so much easier. Our beach week at the Canal House flies by too quickly every year. We share so many laughs and giggles with your fun games, puzzles, and books. Our granddaughter Nikki was enjoying reading a book there with riddles and enjoyed having us try to solve them. One riddle she read to us to solve, reminds me of all our wonderful times spent at the Canal House... "The more you take, the more you leave behind." Answer: Footsteps-We have left many invisible footsteps and have many incredible memories. We all look forward to coming back every summer and making new memories! Thank you for sharing your enjoyable & comfortable Canal House with all of us! Sincerely, James Percey & Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bethany Beach Canal House
We were thrilled with our stay at Canal House. It has "all of the things" and none of the fuss. A simple beach house, that provides exactly what you need for an easy week at the beach. Very well stocked with kitchen items, utensils and cookware, plenty of beach items (chairs, boards, coolers, etc.), and even bikes to use. The owners truly do make it feel like they have opened up their own home... it's not just an empty rental. It was fun to sit down at the piano for a minute or two, and play a few notes while passing through the main level. There was plenty of room to spread out inside, and the outdoor space was perfect for the little ones to catch tadpoles and crabs with their net, and multiple seating areas allowed us to eat outside easily even with 11 people. Only a half mile walk to the beach! Exactly as advertised and expected!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Your host

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This house has been in our family since 1999 when Jane's parent's purchased it to use as a rental property. Although from the Hudson Valley of New York the family has vacationed on the Delmarva Peninsula for years. Because of our longstanding interest in the area Jane's in-laws started renting properties here too, and now a contingent of over twenty cousins, siblings and other family and friends convene once a year. One sister-in-law has had Pasta Night followed by board games and cards games at her nearby rental for over 30 years. And trivia night, Mexican night and more continue to be family traditions for us all. The house is our center of fun and we welcome and encourage others to use it similarly to strengthen the bonds of family. My two rules for this house are that I must go to the beach every day, and I must play the piano every day.

Why they chose this property

This house is so comfortable to be in with its breezy atmosphere and multiple porches. There is a nook for everyone to enjoy. It is a great house for families and for kids.

What makes this property unique

The canal is tough to beat with the opportunities for crabbing, fishing and launching of a small craft. It is a pleasure to simply sit out there and read a book. The screen-in porch gets the most attention it seems since it overlooks the canal and draws folks for breakfast, lunch, dinner, reading, games, crafts, you name it. It is a lovely spot to sit. That porch swing downstairs is pretty terrific also. And besides the pleasure of the bay and the quiet community we can just as easily walk to the ocean and enjoy the thrill of the beach and the water. We get the best of both worlds at this house.

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