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Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access

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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access

Town of South Bethany - Cat Hill - 436 Tamarack Dr

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Incredible water views and activities for the nature buff .. every day of the year (summer, fall, winter AND spring)! Overlooking the Assawoman Canal and Jefferson Creek, and just a mile to the beach, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is a great base camp for your family's beach adventures. Large screened porch and deck allow you to relax and enjoy the view. Private access to the canal, just bring your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard! Central air conditioning, well-equipped kitchen, washer, dryer and more. 2 TVs (including one Netflix capable with guest's own account), DVD, library of books, board games, Wifi., outside shower, charcoal grill, wood-burning fireplace).

*Delaware regulations require all guests sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.

Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024712698

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Bethany Beach Beaches. A water park is available. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Bethany Beach Boardwalk and 11 minutes from Ocean City Beach
Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Vacasa of Delaware

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful tree house in the coastal pines
Clean, quiet and comfortable home. Wonderful views with abundant wildlife. Next to canal, nice that they offer kayaks, the canal is a great experience, easy for any level yaker. Could use some updating, as it is a well lived in home, this hasn't detered us as this is our second stay and would gladly return n in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ana H.

Great beautiful place
Beautiful place. Confortable and great to be in a quiet and peaceful place. We had a difficult start with the cleaning and some of the expectations with the sheets, covers and pillows in the beds. It seemed that was very little care in the arrangement and preparation for our arrival. The management company Vacasa, responded to some of our concerns. The house floors were dirty and in disarray when we arrived, the porch had crumbs and sticky stains in the table., some plates and silverware were dirty and together with the clean ones, and the Beach parking permit, that allowed us to park at the beach never arrived. We contacted the management company and they never came forward with the pass. We were not able to go to the south Bethany beach were you needed such permit, and ended paying for parking at Bethany beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of privacy
This house is on a corner lot and has privacy on three sides. It’s on the edge of a marsh and a nature lover’s dream. I saw 45 bird species over three days. You can launch kayaks right from the property into the Assawoman Canal. Kayaks are available at the house but only one has a seat. The 1970s house is slightly dated but completely functional. The kitchen is well stocked and appliances are newer. Linens are provided. We loved spending time on the screened-in back porch. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific
This was our 2nd stay at this house and it was fabulous. The setting is unbelievably lovely and the house is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julie P., Claymont, DE, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cabin Retreat in need of TLC
Don't get me wrong, we loved the location and the casual atmosphere of this cabin-like home. We loved that it is on the Assawoman Canal with easy access for our kayaks. Close to Assawoman wildlife nature park, the beach, and boardwalk! We did it all!! Even chartered shark fishing with top fin charter in Lewes. The home is somewhat dated in bathrooms and kitchen, although well stocked. The plastic adirondack chairs are very flimsy, which was a shame since the deck and screen porch were fabulous views where wildlife abounds, and sturdier chairs would have made for a more enjoyable less worrisome experience. There was old coffee in the pot and grounds in the basket. Several cracked, chipped dishes. Toilet seats both bathrooms very loose which we fixed. Ceiling fan remote didn't work and was on constantly, later we discovered battery was in backwards. Fridge ice/water dispenser very discolored prob from hard water. Shower head needs a good cleaning or replacement as the jet holes have black mold on them and spray in sev directions. Even with all that, we still enjoyed the home mostly for its quiet location away from the crowds, but still close to everything! Please note, the property management company, Vascasa, manages this home and will bill separately and send docs of their own to sign. They also removed all comments from my review on their site that had the TLC needed itmes.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Lovely spot on the canal….wildlife and paddling was sublime. 5-minute drive to the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B., Portland OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Delaware family getaway
This was a great place for our family to get a weekend away. We'd definitely return to this property, located near some natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kim Z.

Great location!
We have spent many trips at the beach but never on the Assawoman waterways and it was incredible. The house is in an amazing spot with perfect orientation to the vast beauty of the marshes. The house is in need of a deep cleaning as the floors were sticky and clearly have not been mopped in a long time. The house has had cats which should have been advertised for anyone with allergies. There was cat hair on the sofas and strong smell of catboxes in both downstairs closets. Final concern was the bunkbeds were so loose that we could not put sheets ont eh upper bunks safely. We had a set of allan wrenches so we tightened everything up but we got in at night with a family of 6 and needed those beds so it could have been bad since Vacasa does not have after hours service. There are also no cleaning products anywhere in the house to clean up spills or windows. No dish towels at all or toilet paper, dishwasher soap for more than a day or two, so be sure to pack those for yourself. Also no beach towels, chairs or umbrellas, so bring your own. Those are the criticisms but the house is wonderful, the 4 kayaks got used daily, which were so great to have for fishing and touring the marsh. Beds were comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Never got instructions for what we needed to do in the house for checkout, but checkout process was super easy. Great house for the price and for a really peaceful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic and wonderful
We loved our time. In fact it may have been the best vacation home we've ever stayed at in terms of location and style. We are nature lovers and the Assawoman wetland setting was amazing. We all love the kayak tours around the canal and marshlands. To have that in the backyard and the ocean down the street is perfect. The home was artistic and tasteful in its simplicity. We'd love to go back any time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Spot for Those Who Love Nature/Wildlife
This house is ideal for anyone wanting a beach vacation away from the crowds (but close enough to bike to the beach crowds when desired) and anyone who loves nature and wildlife. The view of the marshes from the back screened-in porch is breathtaking. We saw deer, a fox, blue heron, osprey, and lots of other birds while there. The access to the kayaks was a huge bonus - we got to see parts of the canals we’ve never visited before. In many ways, the house made our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house in a great location. We loved kayaking right out back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Beautiful views and comfortable house! We loved the fireplace and screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Marna M., West Point, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place- clean, well equipped kitchen, great location. Slow Wi-Fi was the only drawback.
We had a great thanksgiving at this property- extremely clean, well-equipped kitchen to cook our turkey, and plenty of bath/bed linens. The location was quiet with beautiful scenery and also close to all the conveniences. Cell service and Wi-Fi were both weak, which made streaming devices difficult. Wouldn’t be a problem if you plan on going out all day. The cable was great and there were a good selection of games to play. Overall a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true vacation
Having stayed at many vacation properties I can say without hesitation that this is the most accurate listing I have ever encountered. It's just as beautiful as it looks on the web and even with most of our days being overcast/dreary/drizzly, we still had a wonderful time. The porch is huge, the furniture is wonderfully accommodating, the kitchen is well stocked with all manner of cooking utensils and the location is perfection. 100% I would stay there again. That being said, there were three components that were less than ideal for our group. The first is that the WiFi is horrible (it was hard to even order groceries), and while that was fine with me and my books, my teens were unable to stream any games and videos. It also made it very difficult to do the little bit of schoolwork that was needed. The second is that the kayaks are missing the back supports. We had hoped to do more kayaking, but this prevented that. And the third, which can't be helped, but might be of interest, is that the whole house sways when someone, anyone is walking anywhere in the building. This is probably by virtue of being set up so high on the pylons and right on the water's edge (IN the water due to the flooding warnings while we were there), but for our light sleepers, it was a distraction. Still 5 stars though!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house
Love it… has everything u need and is so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Wonderful place right on the canal and marsh. Only concern was that one of the doors would not lock - locks had become mis-aligned. We r ported this, so I hope it will be fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature-lovers get away
We loved it. The living area is open with a comfy chair situated perfectly to enjoy the view. Huge deck and screened in porch perfect for bird watching. Kayaks included with easy launch right from the property. We loved kayaking and exploring the canal, creek, and salt marshes. Close to the beach but set back in a quiet neighborhood at the end of the street so it feels somewhat secluded. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property enjoyed the location and amenities very much
Was quick and easy renting this property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will B., Falls Church

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Nature
We enjoyed being on the water and trying to catch crabs. Overall it was a great place and we hope to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canal Stay
We enjoyed the stay very much. Nice area for wildlife, kayaking, biking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, with amazing views. The screened in deck was a surprised find.
We would stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., paoli, pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for us
Enjoyed the comfy house, loved the porches. We liked all the area offered us - kayaking, bird watching, tennis, beach and seafood restaurants. Best recommendation I can give - would look forward to renting it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
We love this house! The pictures do not do it justice. The view from the deck is incredible and we had so much fun on the kayaks! We loved how close it is to the drive-on beaches and boardwalks. We split the house with another couple and brought 3 children under 4 and it was a perfect place for small kids to play and relax too. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020