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Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!!

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A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, ottoman, and wooden table, overlooking a body of water and buildings.
A dining area with a white table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A covered outdoor dining area with a table and benches, overlooking a water body and trees.
A covered deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A two-story house with a grey roof, white siding, and a front porch with a white railing.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fenwick Island Beach
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bedroom bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor powder room

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!!

Lovely two story Cape Code style beach house with two private outdoor decks and doc on a canal that overlooks wetlands towards ocean. Great private views of the wetlands and bay wildlife and walking distance to the ocean make this house so unique.

Wonderful outdoor screened-in porch seating and eating area equipped with Weber grill best enjoyed while listening to evening waves crashing on the beach. Partial ocean view from second floor bedrooms as home is situated towards ocean with no obstructions. Recently renovated with new windows, decks and bathrooms. Large living room with 50" SmartTV and ping pong table in lower level for lots of family fun. Several deck chairs and tables on both decks.

The house is a short walk or bike ride to beach. There is neighborhood-only parking available to get even closer to beach if carrying lots of gear. Very close to York shopping center with restaurants and Grottos Pizza. Unlike many other rentals you have total privacy on the back decks.

Two single and one double kayaks are available to use. This is an amazing way to see the wetlands and its wild life up close. Also have bike beach cruisers available to ride to around the neighborhood. Enjoy!!!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn off split unit AC in Master and 2nd bedroom. Return Main AC to 75 degrees
Close garage and front door
Leave parking passes in Guest Book
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1027776vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bethany Beach Beaches and Ocean City Beach. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Fenwick Island Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Maryland Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 26 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 24 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Claws Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canal Front Home on Wetlands facing Ocean - 10 Min Walk to Ocean - Kayaks too!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fenwick Island Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Bethany Beach Beaches and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family's stay at Al & Cecile's Canal Front Home was quite wonderful. Our family has an annual reunion in South Bethany. My mother has a cottage in South Bethany near the canal front home so the location of the rental was perfect. Four couples of 30-some year olds stayed in the home. They hosted the older adults on two occasions and the accommodations were perfect. Grilling outdoor and eating in a screened in porch overlooking the wetlands with shore birds was a delight. The home is well appointed and includes kayaks, bicycles and a ping-pong table. We appreciated the air conditioning being available in each room as an extreme heat wave played out during our stay. Cecile was quite responsive to our need for additional days. We will certainly rent this property again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

We would stay here again

Great house. Great location. We had a blast. House is well appointed and very comfortable for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2021
So glad you enjoyed the house and your stay at the beach!!! Hope to see you again next season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our 2 weeks at this house. Everything was exactly as shown on the website. Great location and a comfortable house for a family of 8. Our favorite place to hang out was on the back screened-in porch. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

The Jones Family

We loved staying here! The house is awesome and it worked so well for our 3 generation little family! The marsh view with the birding was wonderful. So close to the beach with a short walk! Beach seemed like our own private beach! We had so much fun! Hope to stay here again next year! The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara Jane R.

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

Great place!

All good! Loved the screened porch overlooking marsh!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Beach Vacation

The house was as advertised in a quiet community. Beach access was easy and was like having a private beach. We enjoyed our stay. Bedrooms are roomy. The remodeled bathrooms are finished well. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Best of Both Worlds

Beautiful sunrises and views from the spacious screened porch and deck, gorgeous renovated home, easy 10 minute walk to the beach, kayaking off the dock, close-by shopping and restaurants, a perfect family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne A.

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

Beautiful home with excellent host

We enjoyed a wonderful week in this peaceful home. The house was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The host has everything you need for a great vacation, and the communication was excellent. The deck and screened in porch are functional and highlight the beautiful landscape. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Beautiful home!

We loved staying here - we brought our 3 month old son and it was perfect. Quiet and scenic, all rooms were clean and had new bathrooms. We recommend driving to York beach and having someone do a drop off vs walking to the beach. All in all, great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Sarah - very happy you enjoyed your stay and that you and your family had such a good time!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christi C.

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

Great Week!!!

The property was exactly as advertised. Plenty of space, rooms and outside space was huge. Lots to do. Will definitely be back to the S. Bethany area. Love the quiet area and easy access to the boardwalk via bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Very happy you enjoyed your stay and that you had a wonderful time. Hope to see you next year!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

House was as advertised.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was tastefully decorated in beach decor and well equipped. After a wonderful day at the beach (only a 10-min walk away), we loved coming home to the relaxing view by the canal. We were amazed at the variety of wildlife we saw everyday. The screened in porch was well loved by the entire family from breakfasts to evening games. The local management was very quick to remedy the air conditioning situation in the master bedroom. In less than 2 hours, we were 100% taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
We are so happy that you and your family had a great time!!! So glad you enjoyed the house and beach and were able to chill out with the pristine wetlands and beautiful wildlife - gotta love those Heron. Definitely resets your compass. Hope to see you back again next season!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

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

quiet, comfortable stay

This is a very nice property in South Bethany. This area is very quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. We've stayed here twice and the house has had some updates in 2022, including nice new bathrooms. Last I checked these were not shown in the photos for this listing. All furnishings are comfortable and there are many different spaces to use, inside and out. We very much enjoyed sitting out on the deck and using the screened portion of the deck - very relaxing space to hang out. A couple things to note- It's not easy to get in and out of the kayaks onto the dock if you have any agility or strength issues. There are no handles to grab or steps on the dock to assist. We always drove up to the community parking area to walk across to the beach, we found the walk from the house to be a bit too long/ far for us. The walk from the parking area is fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Some things to be aware of but a nice place overall

Well maintained house in a quiet neighborhood with great sunsets and peaceful views. Beach access could be a little better (my sister in law was staying in another house in the same neighborhood and they had some permits to park close to Rt. 1?) but the stretch of beach... once you hiked to it, was great, practically private. Well equipped kitchen (wine fridge and real glassware is a nice touch) and a good selection of beachware. Also the kayaks were great. Our issues: The house definitely needs some mosquito/bug control. Made the outside areas hard to enjoy, and they constantly swarmed the cars and back deck. We also had a few maintenance problems during our stay (Glen took care of the major one pretty quickly). Another thing to note. Don't forget to bring your own sheets and towels. YES, it's in the contract. I suggest that the owners/Glen include this as a reminder in the "welcome" e-mail OR offer to coordinate a linen package for an additional fee. We made do thanks to the generosity of the owners who dropped off some towels and the Rehoboth Bed Bath & Beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Glad you had a nice stay and enjoyed the house and beach. Sorry if the bugs were a pest, homes more inland usually have that problem in general but there's normally a breeze coming off the ocean for us. Thanks for the review and hope to see you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

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

Family Beach Trip on the Bay Side in Bethany

This stay met all of our needs and was an absolutely wonderful trip! Some of our favorite parts about the home include how nice, clean, homey, and upscale the overall aesthetic inside is. the outside of the house is deceiving as you might expect more of a cabin/beach cottage experience. But the inside is really nice and looks brand new! The en-suite bathrooms were especially nice! We also loved how many bathrooms there were. Our family of 9 was able to get through showers after the beach extremely fast with 4 showers inside the house! Just watch as the water gets a bit cold after that much concurrent use. Other things we liked is the beds are extremely comfortable. The screened in porch and all outdoor seating/furniture is very nice as well. Inside air temps are great, the A/C works tremendously! The location right by the bay is perfect if you like nature and kayaking. We kayaked almost every day! Sunrises were especially beautiful with the view off the deck over the marsh. We also loved seeing he bikes and used them all week! The garage has tons of storage and is perfect for all your beach gear. Some small things to improve would be getting more basic kitchenware, for example there was no measuring cups or measuring spoons, which made cooking at home difficult and we eyeballed to make it work. One other disadvantage is the access to the beach is a bit harder as you have to either drive, or bike to the community entrance and then walk across the highway, but it worked out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
We're very happy you had such a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed the kayaks and took advantage of our wonderful bay. Our neighborhood is truly one of Bethany's hidden gems. Thanks for your thoughtful comments on the house as we have really upgraded it and we're very happy you enjoyed it so much. As an aside, we do have measuring cups but they were scattered about by some previous renters. Hope to see you again next season!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

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

Beautiful, peaceful, special home

The location of this house is beyond what I expected. The house is located directly on the canal, providing a beautiful, peaceful respite. The house is beautifully decorated and there were many extras and niceties awaiting us. We needed to call the property manager for a clogged toilet and he was there very shortly and solved the problem. The beds are very comfortable and we really appreciated the many bathrooms. The kayaks were in excellent condition and afforded beautiful views otherwise unseen. This was an excellent house to stay in and we had a wonderful vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

This was perfect for our group of 7 adults. The bathroom updates are beautiful. We ate all our meals in the screened in porch and had sunset cocktails on the deck. The kitchen is very well appointed. It was a short walk to the beach which is not crowded at all on weekdays as it is south of the boardwalk area. The kayaks were fun to take out on the canal through the waterways. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

A++ location and house

Close to the beach Close to things to do Great activities at the house Kayak. Ping pong etc Amazingly few to zero bugs at the beach Great house no issues whatsoever
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

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

A Wonderful Visit!

Two weeks in this private, waterfront home could not have been more enjoyable. Sunsets, kayaking, bird-watching from the porch ……all within a few minutes from the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Todd Drive

Great rental for the week, we will definitely be renting here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur H.

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

Good Property

Good property in need of some TLC. The dock should be replaced. The decking is loose in multiple locations and is dangerous. The screen room is nice. The screen door needs some work to open and close. bikes and kayaks were great addition. A nice place to stay, good location, nice quite neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay and had fun on the bikes and kayaking. Sorry the dock took a beating after a storm and we got someone out there to fix the loose boards. Very happy you enjoyed the house and location and hope to see you next season!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

denise N.

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

Great family vacation

Spent a week with family; having the kayaks was awesome! We had a great time and can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
That's Great!!! Very Happy that you had such a wonderful time and got to enjoy the kayaks and the Bay!!! Hope to see you again next season!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

We had a great time

It was a great time staying in this beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We're really happy you enjoyed the house and the beach and had such a Great time!!! Hope to see you again next year!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Bethany vacation

Great house, nice community. Thanks for use of bikes and kayaks, very nice. The walk to the beach is a bit challenging, even when using the neighborhood parking area, especially for those not in those young adult years! The upstairs sitting room that doubled as a bedroom for our young adult sons was not very cool, it could stand its own air conditioner unit like the one in the master bedroom which is wonderful! Kitchen is very well stocked with the exception of enough forks and spoons. Nice remodel to the kitchen and bathrooms. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Very happy you enjoyed your stay and were able to use so many of the amenities!!! The new unit for second bedroom is ready to go in so we've taken care of that. Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you next season!!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jodi F.

We enjoyed the location and the house was comfortable.

Two complaints: basement bathroom wasn't clean and the central air for upstairs didn't work properly. The upstairs was quite warm the whole time. The ac issue is the reason for 3 stars. Outside deck area was very nice and peaceful. Spent quite a bit of time on the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed the deck and your stay. We've added two NEW high-end built-in A/C units to both upstairs bedrooms so entire house has outstanding A/C coverage. The entire home is cleaned prior to each new renter so not sure how that was missed. We'll address that with our cleaners. Thanks for your feedback.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

Doors were broken, gas grill didn’t work great

Doors were broken, gas grill didn’t work properly and it looks like the back porch area was going to be enclosed at one point but it was never finished.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hadn't heard of any complains previously but we've gone ahead and replaced the grill with a BRAND NEW Weber!!! Sorry if it was an inconvenience but it's been corrected. Glad you enjoyed yourself otherwise.

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