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Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
  • Place, Fenwick Island Beach
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Freeman Stage at Bayside or Ocean City Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Maryland Beach - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 27 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Birds Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cat Hill house with free WiFi and canal access located?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum. Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Canal and beach fun

Wonderful location and comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

The views, the views, the views!

We loved the views! This house is in a corner lot with quiet and expansive wetland views and amazing bird watching morning, noon, and night. It is close to the beaches as well with no need to battle traffic once you've arrived. Already planning our return : )
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mona B.

Peaceful, clean, relaxing spot.

The screened in porch was wonderful. My husband and daughter crabbed in the marsh and the kids took out the kayaks. We love this house and will stay again.
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8/10 Good

Cathy K.

3 night beach getaway with grandkids

Location of property and use of kayaks.

8/10 Good

Acacia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and within walking distance of the beach (if you don’t mind a mile walk). The wetlands were beautiful and we enjoyed watching the birds from the screened-in porch each morning. The host left a starter kit with dish soap, laundry detergent, and a garbage bag. We liked that there were extra pillows and we didn’t need to wash bedding/towels and most kitchen appliances were provided (including a Keurig). The door is a little tricky to operate, but a video is sent on how to do it. We did call customer service to locate the garbage can before we left (around the corner near a bush), but they were very kind and helpful. The only complaints I have is that the dishes had to be rewashed before using because most of them were dirty. Again, not a big deal as I’m sure previous occupants put them away like that. You will definitely need more garbage bags, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry detergent than what is provided, especially if you stay for more than a few days. You will also need to bring your own storage containers and bags if you plan on cooking, as we could not find any. Even though toiletries are provided (shampoo, body wash, and conditioner are pump style like at a hotel), they were not filled and we had to use our own. There are plenty of spices in the kitchen for cooking and a grill outside. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne K.

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

Overall, we liked this place

Overall, we were happy with this property and would stay here again. It was spacious and the view was great. A couple items we were not fond of: there are rugs everywhere. I know it’s to save the carpet from wear, but my kids and I were all tripping over them. The ones at the top of the steps were particularly precarious and dangerous for tripping. The baby gate at the top of the steps is nice… except it didn’t latch or screw in place so it was easy for my 15 month old to swing on the hinge and try to get down the steps. The property looks fairly clean, but 30 minutes of crawling around and my 15 month old had black hands, feet, and knees - so the floor could definitely be cleaned better. Wi-Fi was okay - it didn’t work for me a whole day but worked on the second day. And the water filter on the fridge indicated that it needed to be replaced and had not been. Overall, again, we were happy, but fixing these items would have made our stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim Z.

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

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

8/10 Good

Julie P., Claymont, DE, USA

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

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

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, private and comfortable! The kitchen is very well stocked. We had a little trouble with the key pad entry, but other than that it is a great rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

ale s.

Lovely Waterfront launch and view.

Gorgeous neighborhood, lovely location, Kitchen into living room is nice and big and great for congregating with the group. Bring toilet paper and ask if toilet has been serviced. Kitchen well stocked with utensils.
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8/10 Good

Acacia H.

Cozy Wetland Retreat — Close to the Beach

The location was perfect and within walking distance of the beach (if you don’t mind a mile walk). The wetlands were beautiful and we enjoyed watching the birds from the screened-in porch each morning. The host left a starter kit with dish soap, laundry detergent, and a garbage bag. We liked that we didn’t need to wash bedding or towels, though we still started a load to help out. There is a closet with extra pillows and most kitchen appliances are provided (including a Keurig). The door is a little tricky to operate, but a video is sent on how to do it and, by the end of our stay, we were starting to get a hang of it. The doors (including the side ones) do take getting used to. They aren’t necessarily bad, just different than what most people will be used to. We did call customer service to locate the garbage can before we left (around the corner near a bush), but they were very kind and helpful in locating that information. The only complaints I have is that the dishes had to be rewashed before using because most of them were dirty. Again, not a big deal as I’m sure previous occupants put them away like that. You will definitely need more garbage bags, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry detergent than what is provided, especially if you stay for more than a few days. You will also need to bring your own storage containers and bags if you plan on cooking, as we could not find any. Even though toiletries are provided (shampoo, body wash, and conditioner are pump style like at a hotel), they were not filled and we had to use our own. There are plenty of spices in the kitchen for cooking and a grill outside. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

J T.

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

Nice Family Vacation Spot

Quiet relaxing views of marshland and wildlife near beach and attractions. Enjoyable screened in patio and deck with outdoor shower. Nice master bedroom with private bathroom and kitchen with bunkbed room for kids. Guest bathroom toilet needs repair and some doors to deck do not lock. Overall great stay and good location for family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Joshua T.

Relaxing property for beach trip

Quiet relaxing views of marsh and wildlife near beach and attractions. Enjoyable screend in patio and deck with outdoor shower. Nice master and kitchen with bunkbed room for kids. Guest bathroom toilet needs repairs and some doors to deck do not lock. Overall good spot for family vacation.
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4/10 Poor

micheal l.

Just Okay

Location and setting are nice. The house needs to have some attention paid to it. The front door entry keypad does not work well. Other doors don’t lock at all. The place has ants. I had to duck under a branch to go in the front door. The ‘driveway’ trees need to be trimmed. A lot of evidence of neglect.

6/10 Okay

micheal l.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nice location and setting. There are kayaks but I didn’t see paddles so couldn’t use them. One of the doors to the deck in the dink g room had an inoperable lock. The worst part of the property is the front door keypad. It did not work consistently. On average I had to make around five attempts at entering the code to gain entry.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Beautiful Views

Home had everything needed for a quick weekend getaway. Loved the enclosed deck. Will definitely book a return trip
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4/10 Poor

Kristen K.

Filthy and outdated

My family and I stayed at this same rental five years ago and had a wonderful time. Our experience was completely opposite this time. The house was filthy: floors unwashed, sand and hair on the bedroom carpets, and no working vacuum cleaner in the house. As soon as we arrived, I had to take care of a bag of trash that was left by previous renters and the silverware that had been carelessly dumped in the kitchen drawer. When I contacted customer support, they told me that my need was urgent and they would get right back to me, but I never heard from anyone. Needless to say we will not be staying in Vacasa rental again. The setting of this property is private and beautiful and could be a five-star rental if someone would just take care of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Perfect beach home for nature lovers

This home is on a canal. It's great for kayaking. It sits on the edge of a preserve so great for wildlife watching. It's a short walk or bike ride to the beach or downtown Bethany. The house house has a well stocked kitchen. There are also beach chairs and some sand toys.

8/10 Good

Julie P.

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

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
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8/10 Good

Susan D.

Beautiful location

Love the location of the house, the views, the great neighborhood for walking, and easy access to the canal for us kayakers.

8/10 Good

Ana H.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brenette B.

I’ll be back!!!

I enjoyed this home and I will definitely be back!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Brenette B.

I’ll be back!!!

I enjoyed this home and I will definitely be back!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian P.

Beautiful waterfront setting

Lovely home directly on waterfront. Beautifies. Lovely screened porch to enjoy views. Backyard fire pit and kayaks a big and unexpected plus. Direct access from house to water for kayak launch. Very comfortable for two couples of couple with kids. 2d bedroom has bunk beds which was fine for our 20 something kids
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Peaceful and close to beautiful beach

This house is really peaceful and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay. It’s an easy bike ride or a very short drive to the beach, which is lovely. The WiFi worked well for our work laptops — no problems — and the TV had a ton of channels for the kids. Bethany has many restaurant options and Dewey, Rehoboth, and Ocean City are all close by, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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