Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach Nature Center
8 min walk
Captain Jack's Pirate Golf
3 min drive
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
4 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
37 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Our house is located in a quite, beautiful neighborhood. It is a short distance to the beach (only 1 mile to the beach). The backyard backs up to the Bethany Canal. It feels more like a home than a summer rental. From June 1st to September 5th , weekly rentals only - Saturday - Saturday. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, coffeemaker, etc. It is shabby-chic with granite countertops, and open shelving, and connects to the family room. The living areas are very comfy with a pottery barn feel and cozy leather furniture with hardwood floors throughout. Dining area off kitchen with extra dishes for a large family. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a king-sized bed, walk-in closet, full private bath, T.V, and DVD player. The other 3 bedrooms have comfortable queen beds and share an additional full bath. All bedrooms have ceiling fans for additional comfort. Enjoy cocktails on the large deck, and cook on the grill while watching friends or kids kayak in the canal. The backyard is a bird lovers' paradise that feels and looks like a nature reserve. There is a majestic Blue Heron living there that we named Ted! You can also leave your car in the driveway and take the fun and convenient trolley to town and the beach. It cost a whopping quarter to ride. The trolley runs 9 am - 10 pm every 30 minutes. During the summer we ONLY rent Saturday to Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. LINENS AND TOWELS ARE NOT INCLUDED. Please bring your own.

Keywords: Birders Paradise, Large Deck, Screened Porch, Kayak friendly Canal, Close to the Beach and Boardwalk, Leave car at home and take the Trolley to the beach or walk the short 1/2 mile to the ocean.

**Saturday to Saturday rentals Memorial Day thru Labor Day only. You must be 21 years old to rent.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Bethany Beach Nature Center. Enjoy features like a water park. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
14 minutes by car from Ocean City Beach and 14 minutes from Maryland Beach

Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 offers its guests a water park. Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Cindy & Ajay Bhan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the sea
On the waterfront

Things to do

Water park
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16 House

Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16

Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16 House

Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16

Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Michael O.

20 Aug 2024

Vacation

The location was great with a very short drive to the beach. The back deck and porch were great for the whole family. The house clearly had some appliance and other home upgrades (dishwasher, refrigerator, roof, and TV's). The beds were comfortable. However the house had a musty moist stinky smell in a lot of rooms. Water spots on the ceiling. Some rooms did not seem like they have been cleaned all summer. There were bottles left under a bed, dog fur all over, dust, and spider webs in corners, etc. There were a lot of roofing nails all over the front and back yard. We were not comfortable with using the dishes or utensils due to the lack of cleanliness inside the drawers. We had to clean the washer, toaster, and some living spaces. Also, the pans seemed too old and scratched. We purchased some when we were there. It seems like the house needs a deep, thorough cleaning. It would help a lot. It did not have a pool table or working fireplace as stated in the description. The owner did reach out to ask how we were doing. The kids loved the trolley ride, which picked us up directly in front of the house. Overall we did truly enjoy our trip though.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

I stayed here for 10 weeks and the house was very convenient with it being right on the trolley route. Ajar and his wife were wonderful and staying in constant communication making sure eveything was going well since I was there for such a long stay. I loved my first summer in Bethany and look forward to many more.

Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katy A.

2 Dec 2021

Nice for a Short Stay

Overall we had a nice stay, the house was fine. The owner was responsive to our questions and checked in with us to make sure we got in to the house fine upon our arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Pre-Memorial Day Retreat

Great house! We had a great time. We loved the deck and the screened porch. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Proximity to downtown was great. Tranquil backyard. Great value.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Eastover, nc

23 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and plenty of space!

Wonderful experience! The neighborhood is amazing, the house has plenty of space, and the hosts were super communicative! 2 living rooms made the kids happy. Lots of space for my dogs. I have never had a host be so friendly and available! Definitely recommend!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Joseph J.

14 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway weekend.

Rented the house for a getaway weekend with friends, to unplug. Was a great place and great location for us. We would diffently stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

3 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Owners

The owners went above and beyond to make sure we were cared for. They wanted this to be a comfortable stay. They had great communication and are very kind, helpful and thoughtful. Thank you!!

Stayed 62 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Ruth Ann K.

18 Sept 2018

Nice location, beautiful surroundings, strong musty smell, aspects not suitable for rental

The backyard and back deck are lovely and idyllic. There is a creek/canal in the back and it is very peaceful to look at. The neighborhood is quiet and charming too. They also have a pool table and a grill for guests to use. Also, there is a very easy entry through the garage and we ended up not even needing to find or use the keys. The downsides: The house has a bad, musty odor. We arrived at 10pm (after hanging out nearby with the rest of our family at the house where they were staying) only to find that there were people in the house. We called the owner and were told they were probably the cleaners. It turned out that they were. They were finishing up. He was not at all apologetic. And check in was much earlier so we would have arrived at a dirty rental. We also couldn’t find the sheets and had to track them down. Again, the person was not apologetic and made it our problem. We eventually found 3 sets of queen/full sheets but no King size that would fit the largest bed (which is a King). So we had to borrow sheets from our relatives’ house in order to be able to sleep in the bed. The King size bed was overly soft, likely very old and gave me back pain. We had to also borrow an air mattress from our relatives because I couldn’t sleep in that bed. Also, the full size bed in the bedroom nearest the steps was broken (the bottom right leg) when we got there. My sister had to put a pile of books underneath the metal frame to hold it up. Otherwise that side collapsed. It was a bad feeling to arrive at a place that isn’t being checked upon to make sure it is suitable for guests/renters. My niece ended up sleeping in her parents’ bed because the bed that was broken also was way too soft and uneven. It seemed like a rental that was not being looked after. Overall this place could be so nice if they updated the beds, no broken ones, if they got rid of the musty smell, and if they had clear consistency about where things are (sheets) and had the place cleaned before check in.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lynn Mary W., South Huntington NY

5 Sept 2018

Convenient location!

The house is very conveniently located on the Beach Trolley route and near everything! Could easily accommodate 8-10 for sleeping. A little tight for gathering that many inside, though. Lovely deck, screen porch and yard. On the canal. Deer in the morning! Comfortable homey atmosphere.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Andrea D., Upper Pottsgrove Twp., Pa

27 Jul 2018

We truly enjoyed our stay at this house.

This house provided the amount of room needed for our family and the neighborhood was extremely nice. The whole family loved riding the trolley to the beach and back into town in the evening. The screened in porch was relaxing and the deck provided ample room for the family to dine outside. The only negative comment I could say is that the house could benefit from a bit of TLC.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Bob M.

16 Aug 2017

Good Vacation Property close to Bethany Beach

We had a great stay in the "Beach Lovers Retreat." Enjoyed the spaciousness of the home, inside & out & had a great week with our children & grandchildren, plenty of room for all of us to be together. The property was well maintained, and the hosts were very responsive to our questions. The proximity to the beach & "downtown" was good; can be easily walked or you can conveniently ride the trolley (.25 cents) that picked us up in front of the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017