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3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches

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Welcome to the Cedar House!
The Cedar House! Newly remodeled in 2019!
Beautiful large front porch. Plenty of parking.
New landscaping.
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bethany Beach, DE
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches

Our home is a classic beach house just a short walk (3 blocks, 7 minutes) to the beach and boardwalk and near the trolley stop. Oakwood Street is a wide, open and private street; our lot is large, open parking (5+vehicles/grass is OK). Guests enjoy the expansive front porch and huge backyard deck. They tell us it feels like a home away from home.

We bought the home from the ex-mayor of Bethany who designed and built the home in the 1980's. We remodeled and expanded the house in 2019... It is known as "the cedar house".

Our house is ideal for family a summer beach vacation and non-summer get-away. Minimum age to rent is 25...this is a family home and family beach town. Please no senior week requests.

Our home is right near the beach and town yet still has a private, uncrowded atmosphere that makes for a wonderfully relaxing vacation.

Sheets and towels are not provided.

Welcome!
Ed





Keywords: House, walk to beach, 3rd block

Property manager

Ed Heacox
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 27 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches located?

Situated in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kent H.

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

Great annual beach-cation!

Property owner was very responsive and helpful as was
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Family fun

This property was just what we needed for our family get away. Not to far from the beach but far enough away that it was nice and quite when i sat out on the screened in porch. Pur whole family truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Nice spot. Good for family.

Big house with lots of space. Grandma (96) enjoyed and got to see her sister. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent it has been for the last years. Only concern is expressed inability to control the temp in bedrooms excluding master.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Bethany Beach Yearly Trip

We truly enjoyed our trip to Bethany this year. The house was close to the beach and town. It was spacious and very comfortable. We were a party of 7, I would recommend the "cedar house" for any family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Gigi’s 80th!

The house was great with plenty of room for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Great property

Third year staying here. Never disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabina E.

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

Spacious & Welcoming

Large, updated and well stocked home that provides everything you need for a week at the beach. We especially liked the gigantic family room with the pocket doors that kept noise levels down and young children's toys out of the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B L F.

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

Beautiful house with a great location

We were a family of 10 ranging from as young as 18mo to 65 and everyone enjoyed the house! My mother couldn't stop raving about how nice it was and how roomy it was for all of us. The kitchen is well stocked with supplies, there are beach toys and gear in the garage, and plenty of games and books to choose from for the group. The rooms were a very nice size and the location convenient to the main roads. The crossover to the beach is a little tough with young kids but having a parking pass made it a bit easier. We had an issue with the AC being out in the main suite when we arrived Sat night but the management company and the owner handled it as soon as possible and we had air by Monday. Great trip and I'm already looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

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

Great house

In an area that is being overrun with huge houses it's harder and harder to find a good house that is still affordable for 2 families but also functional. The amenities on hand were great and the place was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen O.

We had a great vacation. House for comfortable and we had plenty of room for everyone.

We loved Bethany Beach and we will more than likely return someday. The house was very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. We also appreciated the beach equipment in the garage. The only thing that we would have liked better is if we were a little closer to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Great property

Second year. Will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Beautiful, well-appointed home!

Multi-generation beach trip and the house met all our needs. It is updated and well equipped. The beach is a .4 mile walk but the resident parking tag allowed us to have one vehicle take all the “stuff” and park very close to beach access. We are an active family that didn’t mind the walk. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

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

Great house, great stay!

We had a great stay at this lovely home! Gail was incredibly easy to communicate with and very responsive. We had an issue with the AC and she sent someone over right away and had it fixed quickly. The home is lovely, and though we wished it was just a tiny bit closer to the beach, the walk was manageable and the distance to the town center was also great. Beautiful and well-stocked home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ed P.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Family beach trip

The house was HUGE and recently remodeled, clean and well-stocked. Lots of space for two families with four young kids. The owner was easily reachable via the VRBO app, but would have been nice to be able to reach the property manager quickly by cell phone/text. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditya S.

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

Great beach house

Easy walk to beach and boardwalk.Clean, spacious, well equipped house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carol M.

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

3 blocks from the beautiful beach

The house was a perfect layout for our family with bunk beds and twin beds for the children and king or queen for the adults. Plenty of room in the open kitchen-dining table and sitting area with another large room for tv, sitting area and another table. Although it was very warm outside the front porch was an inviting place to sit. The house was wonderfully cooled by central air conditioning. Gail responded quickly to any correspondence both before and during our stay. The entry process was very simple. Definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Great location and all needed amenities.

Spacious and very comfortable, very responsive owner. Loved having the wagon and beach chairs for the short walk to the beach. Especially liked the updated areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

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

Amazing family beach house!!!

The house itself is beautiful but the best part was all of the different sitting spaces. We had multiple families for vacation and it never felt like we were on top of each other. Gail was very responsive and helpful! Highly recommend !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Great property

No surprises. Property well maintained and everything as advertised. No hassle check in. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Beautiful well-appointed house in Bethany

From the beginning, the house was well appointed and had more than everything we needed to have a wonderful time at the beach - beach chairs, bikes, beach toys. The owner was very responsive and provided very good details about check-in, etc. The only thing I will say is that we were 3 families so it would have been nice to have a bathroom in both of the king bed rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F., Bethesda, Maryland

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

Great Space Great Host

Thanks so much for a wonderful, laid out, amply supplied rental property. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Beautiful week at Bethany Beach!

We absolutely loved staying at Gail’s beautiful house. It has the perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms so all 9 of us were very comfortable. The living space also offered amble room to hang out and eat together. The house itself is very updated with a great screened in porch in the front. The only negative (there was one!) was that the house is on a corner and the Main Street can be pretty noisy in the morning. The walk to the beach took us about 7-10 minutes or so each way but they had a cart to easily bring all of our gear. The walk into Bethany’s little downtown was also very pleasant and quick! When we return to Bethany Beach we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sunlen S.

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

Great house!

Very comfortable and an easy walk to the beach, even with kids! We enjoyed using the front porch every night for dinner. Lovely hosts that were very communicative
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ed Heacox

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We are a long time Delaware family who has enjoyed our family vacations at the beach.

Why they chose this property

Big cozy lot, parking for 5 cars, short walk to beach, quiet pretty street. Brand new construction on addition and kitchen. Modern but classic.

What makes this property unique

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