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Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood

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Updated single family home. Small size + small price = HUGE appeal!
Large, private back yard great for barbeques, games or lounging
This relaxing porch has been a huge hit with many of our guests!
Large porch is ideal for eating, playing games or just relaxing.
Bathroom with new awning windows & blinds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Bethany Beach, DE

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood

Master bedroom with Nectar queen bed; 2nd bedroom with Dream Cloud full; 3rd bedroom with 2 twins. One new queen size sleeper sofa & one loveseat in living room; cottage sleeps up to 8. (Note: bed linens can now be rented - send a note if interested. Bath & bath towels supplied by guests.) New window a/c units in each bedroom & 1 in kitchen provide excellent house cooling. Secured wireless internet; washer, dryer, iron & ironing board; hair dryer, 2 cable tvs; dvd player; electric fireplace; picnic table; grill, clothes line; outdoor shower & foot-shower. Plenty of room to relax or play in the private back & front yards! Two screened porches, one open porch. Dishwasher, fridge/freezer, garbage disposal, oven, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, blender, crock pot, Pur water filter, dishes, pots & pans, bakeware, utensils, etc. Guests are welcomed to use beach equipment, games, puzzles, books, etc.

Property manager

Trudy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Families encouraged!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please check with us at time of booking - thanks!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking inside the house.
Street parking is strictly forbidden; vehicles on street will be towed

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 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

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Tower Shores, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. 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

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 32 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Chill Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park. Indian River Inlet is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Perfect house for a family of 6

Not a fancy house but perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Home away from home

Our stay was such a pleasurable experience. The hostess is very organized, easy to contact and meets and exceeds all needs and expectations. We’ve stayed at various rentals in the past and this is by far the BEST of them all! We absolutely will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

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

early summer stay

We enjoyed the house and wonderful screened porches. Loved the proximity to the beach and plenty of beach chairs to use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Great place and location

Clean and comfortable cottage, well appointed only steps from a private beach. Nice quiet community right next to a state park. Very close to many restaurants and activities. A+ host. Would definatley consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

A great week at the beach!

Trudy's place was exactly what we were looking for: space for the four of us to spread out, work remotely, and enjoy the three minute walk to the beautiful private beach. The kitchen was well-stocked, and the "great room" was especially nicely decorated. The bathroom is a little tight and could use some updating, but all in all, we all agreed that we'd happily come back for another visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Birthday Getaway

Great location. The house was well appointed and a close walk to the beach. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

Wonderful Beach Cottage

Wonderful beach cottage so close to the beach! There was plenty of room and it was very clean and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

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

Love the blue cottage

In early August, my family enjoyed a week at the cute, blue cottage in Bethany Beach. The six of us ranged in age from 1 year to 70+, and all were comfortable and accommodated. The house is furnished well, and the owner was quick to respond to our questions. Parking is ample (we had two cars and a truck). The short walk to the beach is as advertised--such a pleasure to be so close, especially with the baby. Thank you for a great rental experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Great house and perfect location.

Overall we were very happy with our stay in Tower Shores. The house had everything we needed and the location couldn't be beat. I'd love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Trudy's house is wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay. Trudy's place is simple but is charming and has everything you need. It's a very easy walk to the beach, and Trudy was very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Fantastic beach cottage

The house had all the amenities to make your stay complete. The owner was also easy to reach if you needed anything. The only thing that I would suggest is better mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Lovely Cottage

This is our second stay in this home and just as great as the last. Trudy responds fast to messages and is super nice. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Wonderful

Outstanding property. As described. Trudy is an A+++ host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Wonderful stay at the cottage

We had a great stay at the blue cottage and found it easy to settle in for our family. Proximity to the beach in a cute neighborhood was great and we appreciated all the extra beach toys and stuff on hand and the outdoor shower. The cottage is simple and clean and had cute decorations. Beds were comfortable. We also liked being close to a restaurant and walking there for dinner at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Cozy Cottage

Love this cottage! It's the perfect beach cottage. My family & I have vacationed here for many years. Love the location and the quaintness of the neighborhood. Since its family oriented, the neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. Owner is friendly, helpful, and receptive to any concerns you may have. I'm already looking forward to our next vacation this summer.

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Simple comfy quaint cottage by the beach

Cottage was exactly as advertised- nothing fancy but worked just fine for my family of four. So glad we chose this rather than house in downtown Bethany or Rehoboth. Beach was so much less crowded and only a few steps away. Everything was in great working order and window units kept us plenty cool. Don’t forget to bring your own sheets and towels!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Lovely and cozy cabin steps to quiet family friendly beach

I came here with my two young children and my parents. We had a great time relaxing at the beach for the 3 days we were here, the cabin was a perfect distance for the kids to walk and carry their own sand toys. The cabin was well equipped with kitchen/washer/dryer. The puzzles were a huge plus for my 4 year old. I liked the window unit AC units because they served as sound machines for our early to bed kids. I hope we can return every summer, we also love the proximity to Bethany beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Darlene J.

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

Great Place!

We have stayed here before. However, with the updates that Trudy did , it was even more special than the first time. This little blue cottage is an original ! Very nice and clean! Just a few steps from the beach and a short drive to everywhere and everything! The community is nice and quiet. But the cottage makes the most enjoyable experience. It is exactly what I consider a gem! Thank you Trudy for making everything nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Home away from Home

Let me start off by saying Trudy is absolutely Amazing. After Trudy found out my child was a 4 yr old they purposely took toys and puzzles of theirs to the cabin. Super Nice. She really goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is comfy. I have 0 complaints about our stay. Being houses away from a private beach and listening to the ocean waves at night was quite the treat. As mentioned, if you're looking for a high end home, this is not for you but has all basic needs and is clean. I personally always bring my own linens so that being a requirement was not an issue for us. Enjoy yourselves at a reasonable priced location with a super short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Kara B.

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

Needs updates

Great location and communication with owner. Place is as described. Cottage has very uncomfortable spring mattresses that make noise with movement. Pillow toppers do not help. My guess is that they are old. The living room furniture is also uncomfortable and needs updated. Cottage has a musty odor. I would not recommend renting unless modifications have been made.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Great Two Weeks at the Beach!

This cottage was ideal. It was homey and very tastefully decorated. The kitchen was complete. The bathroom was nicely updated. Each bedroom and the main area have window air conditioners. Each room has a ceiling fan. There are two TVs. The beach, which is private to this neighborhood, is about three-quarters of a block away. The beach is clean and not crowded. Restaurants, shops, and a boardwalk are just a few minutes south in downtown Bethany Beach. A larger version is a little farther north in Rehoboth Beach. Outlet malls are located on Rte. 1 in Rohoboth. Ocean City, MD, is half an hour to the south. We checked these out, but we enjoyed ourselves best in the little blue cottage in the Tower Shores community. This is a traditional beach cottage set among stark, modern high-rises. It has a down home feel. We found it exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Thoughtful host and it showed

Having stayed at VRBO properties an average of 3X/year over the last decade, I can confidently say that Trudy made extra efforts to make her guests comfortable. Examples: a basket of in case you forgot items, a welcome gift, early afternoon check-in time, coffee/tea creamer basket, paper goods, even a shelf area added between the sink counter and shower wall which allowed for space to put toiletries. Since she lives around the corner, I assume she doesn't stay in this house, so those efforts were for her guests, solely. The walk to the beach was short, we didn't mind it at all (and we usually stay oceanfront.) The house was very clean. The wall a/c units had no problem cooling the house, so don't be concerned that there is no central air. The only downsides were a shower that may be too small for a very tall or wide person. The couches are also not extremely comfortable, but were like most rentals that get a lot of use. Neither of these issues would cause us to not return. We would happily.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great Place

Couldn't ask for a better place to stay at would definitely stay there again one of our best experience even better then the host described definitely a 5 star experience many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

The adorable blue cottage is a great place for a family vacation!

Trudy is an excellent host. She even provided the necessities of toilet paper, tide pods, dish detergents, garbage bags, and paper towels! The cottage is perfect sized, comfy, and adorably decorated. We got a lot of use out of the relaxing screen porches. The short distance to the beach is very convenient. We'll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Trudy

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Local owners take great pride in quickly replying to our guests' needs - yet we promise not to bother any guests unnecessarily during their stay!

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in this small (Tower Shores) community many years ago & totally fell in love with it's unique charm and GORGEOUS private beach. Over the past 13 years, we managed a summer rental here, and have consistently strived for our guests to fall in love with this area
(and our cottage) too! :)

What makes this property unique

There are currently very few 60's style single family homes within the Bethany area - especially one so close to a private beach! Enjoy having your own front & back yards here, lined with trees for relaxing privacy. Our growing list of returning guests say this cottage is charming, comfortable & clean. While the house is old, it is also very loved by it's local owners, and we constantly find ways to improve it's comfort, contents & charm.

Languages:

English

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