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Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining!

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A two-story building with a sign reading "Boardwalk Fries" and various menu items displayed in the windows.
A covered porch with two wooden rocking chairs and a small table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a chandelier.
A sign for Salt Aire, Ocean View Delaware, with a wooden post structure and a grassy area in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Near the sea, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is located near skiing and golf options. Guests can explore adventure activities like waterskiing, surfing, and motorboating, with attractions such as James Farm Ecological Preserve and The Salt Pond Golf Club nearby.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.

  • 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.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Place, James Farm Ecological Preserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Other

1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining!

Welcome to Mermaid Sea Cottage! A coastal style single family home in Ocean View, Delaware. Location, location, location, our home is nearby many different Delaware beaches, boardwalk, fishing opportunities, golfing and vineyards. Three bedroom, two and a half bath thoughtfully fully furnished home to give you full relaxation during your stay. Amenities to include fully stocked kitchen, free Wifi, many TV streaming services, board games galore, and a front porch with sunset views. Recommendations of local dining options, boardwalk, shopping all listed below!

*See property 59211 if you want to see some reviews I have received on another property I rent weekly*

We are located just 5 minutes to the heart of Bethany Beach - with the Beach, Boardwalk, Shops, Restaurants and 15 minutes or less from Delaware Seashore State Park home of fishing, surfing, swimming, and dining!

James Farm Ecological Preserve is a quick bike ride or walk, (or free parking) with Walking/Running Trails, and where a quick contact to Ecobay Rentals will allow you access to Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kayaks. You could hike for several hours of well maintained paths.

Hickman Road trail offers a 3-mile loop perfect to explore the park, and a 0.3 mile side trail that leads to a view of the Indian River Bay. Trail users can observe forest succession as they travel through meadow habitat that was once a farm. Be on the lookout for wild turkeys and other grassland birds. The trail is grass or packed sand and is open for hiking, bicycling, and seasonal horseback riding.

Holts Landing Trail or the Sea Hawk Trail meanders through mixed hardwood and conifer forest, crosses a meadow, then follows the shoreline of the Indian River Bay. Birding and other wildlife viewing opportunities abound as you experience the coastal bays environment along the trail.


Golf Courses: ( All within 15 minute drive)
Bear Trap Dunes
Salted Pond Golf Club
Cripple Creek Golf Club
Bethany Beach Golf Club
Bayside Golf club

Nearby Restaurants:
CEDAR Land + Sea Kitchen
Big Fish Grill
Matt's Fish Camp
Bethany Boathouse
Blue Coast Seafood Grill
Mango's
Bethany blues BBQ
Cottage Cafe
The Salted Rim
Cocolo Sushi

Ice cream:
Agape Creamery with mini golf
Ship Wrecked Ice Cream
Fractured prune


Grocery:
GE Super Market
Giant foods
Hockers

Ecobay Kayak Rentals
Bethany Bike Shop Rentals
Dewey Beach JetSki Rentals - 11 miles away

Concert Venues:
Bottle & Cork - Dewey Beach
Hudson Fields - Milton
The Freeman Stage - Selbyville

Winery:
Salted Vines Vineyard - Frankford

Minimum Rental Age 25+

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Important information

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Property # 1908749vb
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 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

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • James Farm Ecological Preserve - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 34 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Chill Beach Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining!?

As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining! on 10 October 2026 start from NZ$2,449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage - Beaches, Boardwalk, and Dining! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from James Farm Ecological Preserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Salt Pond Golf Club and Bethany Beach Nature Center. Delaware Seashore State Park and Dickens Parlour Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything would have been perfect except the sofa and carpets really needed a deep cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay minutes from beaches and boardwalk. Quiet neighborhood great to bring bikes or scooters for kids. Minutes from the purple trail and a few others with nice look out point (pictured).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Will stay in Ocean View again! House needs some updating, such as area rugs, carpets and outside patio cushions, however very manageable!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House works well...

It had a really nice shared living space and kitchen.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2024
Carol, thank you for your comment. We do our best to provide you the best service and amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Ocean View Location

Lovely house in a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to Route 1, the beach, restaurants and shopping. Check-in process seamless. House well stocked with beach gear and all other necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Off the Beaten Path

Nice rental away from alot of the hustle and bustle but a quick drive to the beach. Living room/kitchen/dining space seemed a little tight but we spent most of our time at the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

Property is well maintained, clean, stocked kitchen, beds were already made upon arrival. Check-in process was a smooth, no issues. They even had beach chairs and umbrella for us to use which was a nice bonus. House had everything we needed! Great location as its a quick 5 min drive to Bethany Beach and a 1 min drive to the nature preserve. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2024
Dave, thank you for sharing your experience at our cottage, we really appreciate your comments and glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! We expect to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Ocean View Gem

This property is not to be slept on, but definitely slept in. Great location, clean open floor concept, tons of included amenities, and within walking distance of plenty of local food and drink. If you want to be close to Bethany Beach, be in a small community setting, and have an enough room to both feel at home and host a party, this is the place for you. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2023

Great location. Quality Tommy Bahama beach chairs. Useful to know the house sways from time to time depending on wind conditions, being on stilts. Ample parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This property was well appointed with all necessary things for a relaxing stay and then some. The beds were made when we arrived and the owners even provided some personal care times in the bathroom. Towels were available and laundry was convenient. The location of the house was amazing for heading to towers beach and the smaller fishing beaches. Being in between rehoboth and ocean city was a very convenient spot to explore both cities. There was a lovely nature reserve just a short drive away that our kids really enjoyed as when it was low tide (around 12,1pm ish) you could walk so far out into the bay and explore the floor of the bay and the life it had to offer. Overall a really lovely stay in a beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All the comforts of home

The home was great, very clean, well-stocked kitchen, lots of towels, nice furnishings, etc., basically everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Close to hiking which was wonderful for runners, cylists, nature lovers. It is a developing area a little outside of Bethany Beach. Weekend driving to Bethany can be a bear because of traffic and parking so we opted for the state and national beaches (Delaware and Assateague) which were far superior, in our opinion. Samantha was very responsive to our questions and needs and that was a huge plus! One suggestion I would make would be to install blinds or shades on both the side kitchen windows and the kitchen door for privacy. It felt a little exposed especially when the neighbors were sitting out on their deck watching us prepare dinner or breakfast. Otherwise a great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for the price. Slept our whole family comfortably (up to 10) and had a nice open kitchen/living room layout to hangout. Nice covered porch and back deck. Close to downtown Bethany beach boardwalk and all the stores and restaurants and mini golf. Short distance to Delaware Seashore State Park Beaches which were great. Very close to the Nature Preserve which we enjoyed. Drive way had enough room for 5 vehicles. House did sway a bit but we got used to it as it’s on stilts. Quiet and perfect for what we needed. Would stay again. Check in and Check out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Lots of space, comfortable beds, lots of kitchen space for cooking, plenty of activities nearby to enjoy. Host is a great communicator. Plenty of nearby fishing spots. Overall excellent experience here. Host will definitely hear from me again to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very clean , nice location. Good communication from owners. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2024
Thank you Tracey!!! Glad to know that you consider Mermaid Salt Air Sea Cottage a good place to be at! We expect your next visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and new - Lots to do

Nice property in good condition. Responsive owner. Located near land preserve with nice walking/biking trails. Also kayak or standup board tours. Bethany beach/boardwalk/shops 10 min away at most. We liked quieter beaches north of bethany but all beaches are beautiful there. Good golf at Bear Trap Dunes also 10 min away. No grill (unless u bring ur own propane) so be aware if thats important to you. We had a great time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Home

Home was nicely decorated and about 7 mins from the beach via car. House does sway a bit since it’s on stilts. We had a nice time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and spacious home for a family trip!

Brett’s home was beautiful and spacious for our weeklong family vacation. We also appreciated the home was pet friendly. Everything was clean and new. Highly recomment Brett’s place when visiting Delaware’s beaches!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brand new property exceeded all expectations!!

Brett was an incredible host. Everything was brand new and had all the kitchen essentials plus more. Since we were there for over a week it was great to have the ninja blender, juicer and all the modern kitchen ammenities one could ask for. Spacious rooms and extremely cozy when our small group wanted to get together for game nights. It was nice having the outside area where we could grill and play cornhole ( all included). It was better than expected and if Brett will have us again we would love to come back! Thanks Brett!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Brett Stinson

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Hello! Thank you so much for deciding to stay at our home! We are a young growing family born and raised in Delaware. We work here, live here, and play here. We love this area and we hope you will love it just as much as we do!

We love spending time with our two kids Wyatt and Sawyer, and two dogs Petey and Mila. We are available to answer and questions you may have during your stay. We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We are most accessible by text or email during the day. Thank you again, and we look forward to welcoming you to Ocean View!

We take a lot of pride in providing great customer service and making sure my guests have a great overall experience when they stay ay my property.

We're experienced landlords, we have another property in Dagsboro ( listing 59211) that we have rented for 5 years with over 20 reviews and 5 star rating.

If their is anything we can do to improve your stay all you have to do is ask!



All the best,

Samantha & Brett


Why they chose this property

This property is brand new, its close to all of the best actives in the area and your guarantee great customer service.

You will be dealing directly with the owner of the property and not any large property manager that will not return your calls.

What makes this property unique

The house has an outdoor shower, plenty of parking and has tons of actives for you to do.

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