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BOOK July 20 & Aug 3! Canal front in town of Bethany. Kayaks/Canoe/Tennis/PB

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Welcome to Bethany Beach!
Relaxing front porch that overlooks open space and tennis courts.
Open and airy first floor.
Two single kayaks join our fleet including a tandem kayak and a canoe.
Canoe and Canal in Backyard

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

BOOK July 20 & Aug 3! Canal front in town of Bethany. Kayaks/Canoe/Tennis/PB

Enjoy your Bethany Beach vacation and make lasting memories! This clean and well equipped home awaits you. Walk, bike or take the town trolley from the neighborhood to the beach, or utilize the free all day beach parking passes. Crab in the canal out back or play tennis or Pickleball on the two courts out front. We have tennis and Pickleball rackets at the house for our guests to use! Relax on one of the multiple decks or play cards on the screened-in porch. On both rainy and sunny days, enjoy playing ping pong and other games under the house. Pull up a stool and sit at the outdoor bar. A canoe and 3 Kayaks included for our guests to launch into the canal in our back yard!!

This bright and spacious home is ideally located in the town of Bethany Beach on a cul-de-sac in a quiet community within walking distance to a fitness center, liquor store, mini golf, ice cream shop, and the following restaurants within 5-10 minute walk: Grotto Pizza, DiFebo's, DiFebo’s take out market(flat breads/panini), Off the Hook, CoCo Lo Sushi, Chinese restaurant, Wawa, Rita's Italian Ice & Bethany Cycle. St. Ann's Catholic Church is approximately 3 blocks away. Bethany Nature center and trails 5 minute walk from the house. Check out the new Assawoman trail which is also a 5 minute walk from the house, and runs along the canal from Bethany to the bay. Shipwrecked mini golf and ice cream is a 5 minute walk from the house. Also, Walk to Bonkey’s ice cream. Simply...YUM!
New for 2023: Two tennis courts/4 Pickleball courts!!

High speed wireless internet & 65” flat screen in family room, new flat screen TVs in bedrooms.
Two of the bedrooms have desks for those who want to work remotely.

Property manager

Mary Jane Gallagher

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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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
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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
No Senior Week or Prom Parties are allowed.
Rental agreement must be signed within 72 hours after booking.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parkway Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BOOK July 20 & Aug 3! Canal front in town of Bethany. Kayaks/Canoe/Tennis/PB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BOOK July 20 & Aug 3! Canal front in town of Bethany. Kayaks/Canoe/Tennis/PB ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOOK July 20 & Aug 3! Canal front in town of Bethany. Kayaks/Canoe/Tennis/PB ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOOK July 20 & Aug 3! Canal front in town of Bethany. Kayaks/Canoe/Tennis/PB located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bethany Beach Nature Center, Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and The Salt Pond Golf Club. Town Museum and Bethany Beach Bandstand are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell N.

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

Returning family

We stayed at this property in 2022 and returned this year, the property is beautiful and exactly as described online. The kayaks and outdoor activities are a plus! Beautiful and hope to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drunsic F.

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

Our best Bethany vacation yet!

Beautiful home. Well stocked. Meticulously decorated by very thoughtful and responsive owners. Boating was a bonus. We’ve come to Bethany for our annual summer getaway for four years running and this was by far our best vacation yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Beach experience!

This property was everything it was advertised to be. It was so well kept and stocked with every essential you could possibly think of! We loved the neighborhood and very short drive to the beach. Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis H.

Great beach house!

We had a wonderful vacation here. The house is lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

great for families

This is a wonderful house and the owners are great. We had 6 adults and 4 kids. Plenty of room in this lovely spacious house in a quiet neighborhood. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect Get-Away

This property was perfect for our family and friend get away! The house was immaculate and we had absolutely everything we could possibly need and more! I absolutely loved the kayaks and trip we took down the canal and into the bay! The house is located very close to both the beaches and the boardwalk!! We had a fantastic time and wish our schedules allowed us to stay in this beautiful home and enjoy this beautiful area just a little longer !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Wonderful home and great location

We had a fabulous week and the home was perfect for our family. In a wonderful location with plenty to do. The house was fully stocked with all that we needed, was clean and wonderful communication with the owner. The canal is great for the kayaks and canoes and a short bike ride to ice cream, mini golf and more. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Very comfortable and very well equipped.

Great house safe neighborhood. The little ones could ride their bikes around safely very little traffic. There were kayaks, games and tennis and pickle ball across the street. Great for a active family with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JR L.

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

Summer Beach Vacation

The house was perfect for our family. Getting to the beach was super easy because of the 2 resident parking passes provided. We walked to restaurants and for ice cream. We especially enjoyed the pickleball and kayaks. I expect we’ll return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari O.

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

Fabulous Vacation

This house was amazing. Everyone loved our Bethany Beach vacation and said the wonderful home made the stay so much more fun. My adult kids kept commenting on how this house had everything you could possibly need to have a home away from home. My best friend has been vacationing in Bethany Beach for over 20 years and loved the neighborhood so much that she rented another house there for next year. This home is hands down the best beach rental that we have ever stayed in. We were all so sad when the vacation came to and end.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

incredible beach home with great amenities and peaceful location close to the ocean

We truly enjoyed our family vacation at the Lake Bethany beach home. This was perfect for our family of 7 and so close to the beach with the added bonus of being on the canal with kayak and canoe. The kids loved taking the trolley to the beach and boardwalk and as parents, we felt assured that they were in a safe town. Excellent happy hour at mangoes, stuffed grouper at the salted rim, yummy donuts at the fractured prune, and great outle shopping in Rehoboth on tropical storm day. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay. The house is fantastic.

Great house in an ideal location. The house was super clean and extremely well appointed. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need. The kayaks and canoe were a hit with our high school aged kids. The screened in deck area was a hit with the adults. The owner was great to work with. I would not hesitate to return to this house again for another fantastic beach trip. The description of this house on VRBO by the owner is spot on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

This was an amazing property. We will definitely be staying again when we return to Bethany!!

We had a group of 12 and this was the greatest property. I have never stayed at a house that was so fully equipped with everything you need. The property is gorgeous and the location is great!! We had a family reunion and all of our family members at other houses were jealous. I can’t say enough good about the property, the location and the communication with the property manager. Mary Jane was amazing!!! I will definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting Bethany in the future!! Many memories were made here that we will cherish forever!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Exactly what we needed!

We had an amazing vacation at Family Tides! Our group was my husband & I, my parents, our 2 college age kids and their friends. The lay out of the house was perfect for us. We never felt on top of each other or crowded. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed. We played pickle ball right across the street every single day. The kayaks and water access right out back were amazing! Only 1 mile to the beach and the trolly and parking passes were super helpful. And, most importantly, the home was spotless!!!! Most definitely the cleanest VRBO home we've ever stayed in! I highly recommend this home and we would absolutely stay here again!! Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Awesome family vacation house!

We rented this property for the week of August 14-21, 2021. First of all Mary Jane was great to work with. She quickly responded to all calls and emails, provided many suggestions for things to do and places to go, and made me feel almost like I was borrowing a friend's house! The house was as pictured, clean and in great shape. The layout of the bedrooms worked perfectly for my family with the two bedrooms upstairs for my daughter and her husband right across from the kid bunk bed room. My son and his wife and my husband and I had plenty of privacy with the two downstairs bedrooms. The neighborhood was quiet nice for walks and it was great to be able to walk to mini golf and ice cream at Shipwrecked! Also got great take out from Off the Hook and that was a very short drive. It was only a five minute ride to the beach and we never had a problem with parking. My daughter and I walked there in the mornings and it was a lovely start to the day. We also used the kayaks at the house to explore the lagoon a few times. My grandchildren are not vaccinated and we felt perfectly comfortable at the beach not too crowded, and the ability to use the boats in the afternoon was another safe adventure. If you are looking for a comfortable family house in Bethany this place checks all of the boxes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sangameswaran P.

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

Overall fantastic experience

We will go back to the same house. Full package for 3 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Comfortable family getaway

We absolutely enjoyed our recent stay at the house. The home was clean and well stocked with everything that was detailed in the listing. Our kids loved exploring the canal in the backyard and the outdoor games. The trolley was adorable and convenient for traveling to the beach. We also utilized the parking passes which were great - we went to the beach in the morning and found parking less than a block from beach access. Mary Jane was super responsive to any questions we had. It was a memorable trip for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell N.

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

Summer vacation

The house was very nice, and my family had a great time. The Canal in the backyard was a big hit and the trolley made everything super accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Family trip

We booked this house to celebrate my MIL turning 60. There were 8 adults, 8 year old and 1 year old and we never felt on top of each other. We were very comfortable for the 10 of us. This house provided a little something for each member of the family as not everyone loves sitting on the beach. Between the kayaks, tennis courts, outdoor games and indoor games we were never bored. Getting to the beach was so much easier with the beach passes, parking was tricky but we quickly learned the earlier the better. We made dinner almost every night in the extremely fully stocked kitchen. It had literally everything we needed! We loved the proximity to shopping and attractions especially the mini golf. You will not be sorry booking this house. Jane was so helpful and very accessible the whole trip (and before). We had a perfect week for our vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Wonderful home in great area!

We really enjoyed our time in Bethany! We were non stop - beach, tennis, walks, shopping, kayaking, dining, golf - all at the home or within a really short distance. The home was exactly as described. Great location. Had everything we needed for a great stay. Enjoyed sitting out on the porches, especially the screened in porch. Owner was friendly and easy to work with. Definitely would stay in this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D., lower merion, pa

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

A gem in Bethany!

Great location and close to everything! Beach, shops, Tennis court, bakery, mini-golf, trail, and even wineries. A true vacation house for family and friends to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family at Bethany

Amenities were excellent, kitchen well equipped with everything we needed to do our meals. Ping pong table was a huge hit, as were the kayaks and canoe. Games were fun and the entire family could enjoy them. Men were disappointed with the lack of fish caught, but they had a good time trying.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Ann D.

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

Relaxing plus excitement

The house is on a peaceful and quiet street but is within walking or biking distance from everything. The house is equipped with everything you may need, the owners planned for making us comfortable. We had a family reunion of three families (72 years -infant) and everyone was overjoyed with our vacation. Wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great Host;Great House

Mary Jane's house is the perfect beach getaway. Easy parking at the beach even on busy July 4th week. Lots of non-beach options including her boats, great trails including one right across the canal, tennis and pickleball. We appreciated Mary Jane trying to make everything easy with great beach chairs, racquets and balls, and even a new ping pong table. House is very clean and airy. AC worked great even on hot week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Overdue getaway

We found exactly what we were looking for, a comfortable home (it’s beautiful!) that is large enough to fit our group with things to do for everyone. The kids loved traveling via the trolley on their own, we loved not having to schlep them everywhere, every time. The canal is in the backyard and being brackish water we saw jellyfish in it! You should bring water shoes to use in the kayaks as the launch area is a bit slippery and muddy. The tennis courts were a great bonus, and on the other side of the tennis court is a small, but quiet and lovely dock. My younger daughter and I sat there for a good hour watching fish jump while I got caught up on all the “T” as they say. The beach is very clean and pretty, the trolley drops you off about a block from the entrance. Mary Jane is available the entire stay, like a private concierge. 🙂 The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming. We all enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Jane Gallagher

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Why they chose this property

One of the few homes located within the town of Bethany Beach yet on a canal. Two free Bethany Beach ocean block parking permits included with this property. Stay and enjoy your vacation and create wonderful memories!

What makes this property unique

This beach house is a quiet and peaceful oasis on the canal in Bethany Beach. Enjoy this unique experience - Kayak and canoe included. Also enjoy tennis on two well maintained courts located steps from the house. If Pickleball is your game, roll the nets in place and play on our 4 new lined Pickleball courts! Stand-up paddle boards and bikes can be rented from Bethany Surf Shop which is a 5 minute walk from the house.

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