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Nautical Soul, Modern Comfort: Canalfront Park Living in Heart of Historic Lewes

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First level living room.
The room where music is made.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, Lewes Historic Complex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Henlopen State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Nautical Soul, Modern Comfort: Canalfront Park Living in Heart of Historic Lewes

**Waterfront Historic Home in the Heart of Lewes — Walk to Everything Historic Lewes Offers!**

Welcome to your perfect Lewes getaway—closely situated to Canal Front Park and the Lewes/Rehoboth canal, where pleasure boats, fishing vessels, and water taxis drift by throughout the day, as well as the iconic Overfalls Lightship museum. From the front porch Adirondack chairs, or any room facing the water, you can sip your morning coffee watching the harbor come alive or unwind with a glass of wine as boats return from sea. If you're lucky, you’ll even spot the resident ospreys soaring and tending their nest above the water’s edge.

**Steps From Canal Front Park**

Open the front door and you’re literally on Canal Front Park—your own waterfront playground. Enjoy:

*Canal-front boardwalk

*Fishing and crabbing

*Seasonal movies and concerts

*Kayak launch

*Playground, baseball fields

*Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts

*Ample space for frisbee, picnics, and relaxing by the water

*All of it free and right outside your door.

**Walk to Historic Downtown Lewes**

One block inland brings you to the charming downtown—quaint shops, fantastic restaurants, a beloved local bakery, toy store, ice cream shop, and the Lewes Historical Society. Lewes is sunny, clean, safe, romantic, foodie-friendly, and effortlessly beachy. Everything in downtown is walkable, and you’ll feel like a local the moment you arrive.

**Beaches for Every Style**

You’re spoiled for choice:

*Lewes Beach (¾ mile) — Calm bay waters, ideal for families and easy for walking or biking.

*Cape Henlopen State Park (3 miles) — Ocean waves, gorgeous trails, and bike paths all the way to the Rehoboth boardwalk.

Try one or both—each offers its own charm.

We’re also just down the street from a public boat ramp with direct access to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

**A Historic Home With Modern Comforts**

Our family has loved downtown Lewes for decades, but when we bought and renovated our dream home six years ago, it felt like an HGTV moment—especially when we knocked down a wall and uncovered the original 1800s fireplace (yes, it was really there!). Craftsman Tools even filmed a commercial during the renovation.

Built in 1849 (and likely earlier), the home was once rumored to be the Stage Coach Inn, with the original carriage house still on the property. Today, that carriage house provides convenient storage for your kayaks, bikes, and beach gear—and the driveway is large enough for your boat.

Sleeps 8 | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms

*Two full kitchens (upstairs & downstairs) — perfect for multiple families, separate cooking for those with food allergies, or quiet early-morning coffee

*Keurig machines in both kitchens

*Washer & dryer

*Parking for 4 in the driveway + additional street/public parking

*Carriage house storage for kayaks, bikes, and beach gear

*Two bikes available

*Games for rainy days

*Beach umbrella, chairs & toys (please rinse after use)

*Sports balls for courts/fields across the street

*Two dedicated workstations with fast 5G-WIFI for remote work or Zoom calls

*Outdoor shower surrounded by nature

*Clothesline for air-drying beach towels and bathing suits

*Baby grand piano for musicians

*Weber grill

*Local hosts for quick support if needed

**House Rules**

We kindly ask:

*No smoking

*No pets

*Keep sand outdoors

*Leave shoes outside when possible

*No wet bathing suits on furniture

*No parties (we adore our neighbors!)

*Keep house & carriage house locked when away

**From Our Family to Yours**

We love this home deeply and are thrilled to share it with guests who appreciate its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Thank you for treating it with care and making it part of your own Lewes story.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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About the area

Lewes

Located in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Lewes, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Lightship Overfalls and Cannonball Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • Lewes Historic Complex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lightship Overfalls - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 1812 Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lewes Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kick N Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crooked Hammock Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy communication and well equipped home near everything Lewes has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marla G.

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

Great location, home, and owner!

A great experience for multiple families wanting to be nearby to everything in Lewes. Very walkable. House was clean and very well stocked. Sean was very communicative and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Thank you Marla for the nice review! Thank you for leaving helpful feedback in our home on the feedback sheet. We hope you do come back and stay again! Fall and holidays can also be great seasons here at the beach. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

A Home Away from Home

My family and I stayed here for 2 weeks and had a lovely time. The house is perfected located for walking into town and to the beach and accessing the canal for paddleboarding, kayaking, etc. Sean was easy to communicate with and the house was beautifully decorated and maintained. Also we first thought the two kitchens were a bit awkward, but realized it worked out great as we had 2 families sharing the house. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hesitate to give this amazing property a wonderful review because I really don't want the word out! This is probably one of the best, most beautiful, clean, and well stocked homes we have ever rented. The owners were beyond helpful, kind, and responsive. The two kitchens provided us with ample space to spread out our beach things as well as stock the refrigerators with water and fruit.Every bedroom was impeccably clean, organized, and up to date. I loved climbing into a crisp and cleanly laundered bed that first night after traveling.The couches, chairs, and rugs were perfect! The loft is a kids' dream: cozy and private yet open to the activities downstairs.We used the front porch often to have our coffee and chat with passersby. We love this house so so much!Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doris H.

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

Lewes Getaway

Our original rental cancelled on us with only 10 days notice which was stressful to say the least. Sean & Brittany were easily contacted & responsive when we scrambling to save our vacation. Pictures do no do this house justice. It has 2 fully equipped kitchens that made eating in easy for us. The second floor kitchen & living area became our nightly gathering spot. Linens & beach items were as promised. The location is ideal for walking into town for dinner, shopping etc. We throughly enjoyed our stay & would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Thank you Doris! We hope you come back to visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hesitate to give this wonderful property such a glowing review because I do not want the word out on its amazingness!This is one of the cleanest, most organized, well-appointed, and interesting homes we have ever rented. Each bedroom smelled like clean linens, and it felt so good to slide into lovely and crisp sheets that first night after a long day of travel.The house is even more beautiful than the photos suggest! The furniture, floors, and kitchenware are all pristine. The towels, linens, and blankets are new and beautiful.We loved having access to two kitchens, for we stocked them both with waters and fruit. The giant washer and dryer made doing laundry a pleasure.The owners could not be kinder. They responded immediately and thoroughly.And we spent so much time on the front porch, talking to passers by, watching the little league teams play ball, and enjoying the early summer sky.This house is gorgeous!We hope to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was as advertised. It had obviously been cleaned prior to check-in, but not deep cleaned anytime recently. The curtains were extremely dusty, the fans had dust on them, and behind the beds had a visible layer of dust. A good spring cleaning would definitely make this a much better stay. The racks in the oven don't fit the oven well, so beware of placing anything with any weight to it on the rack - it will fall, rack included, to the bottom of the oven. As a family who cooks all of our meals, that made things really difficult. Overall a decent stay. It's close to plenty of stores, and the entrance to Banff is right around the corner. The host was thorough and responsive. Check-in and check-out were easy. If someone did a good deep clean to get rid of all of the dust and fixed the oven rack situation, we'd give it a 5-star. Definitely a cost effective place to stay if you're looking to visit Banff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa R.

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

Great getaway

We had a great time in this beautiful home. Right before check-in the owner contacted me and wanted to give me a contact number and make sure we had what we needed. The house was beautiful, spacious and clean. It has plenty of room for the four kids we brought plus another couple. The front porch was our favorite place to sit in the evening. The kids would walk to the park across the street and play and we could relax on the beautiful front porch. This house was in walking distance to the great shops and of course Icecream. We loved the outside shower and the carriage house was well stocked with lots of things you would need for the beach. We loved this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you! It was a pleasure having all of you in our home. You left the home nearly as clean as when you arrived. It was great meeting your family. We have been so fortunate to have many amazing people visit our home and town. We hope you will consider our home again if you return to Lewes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Wonderful home, great hosts!

A home that feels like home, with lots of natural light and comfy beds and seating! This super-clean, spacious and beautifully appointed gem, situated in the heart of Lewes, was perfect for our multigenerational family and friends. The central location is an easy walk to the canal, ballfields and sport courts, restaurants and shops. There were great indoor and outdoor spaces for groups, as well as private spaces for quieter moments. The mini-office with networked printer allowed those of us who needed to work the opportunity to do so without impacting the beach vibe. The array of sports equipment, beach items, bikes, and amenities were appreciated by all. Plenty of cookware, utensils, ceramics and glassware, etc., with large fridges in each kitchen. We so appreciated the delicious welcome bottles from our hosts. Thank you Brittany and Sean for sharing your lovely home with us! Jennifer & Rob S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you Rob and Jennifer - you were a delight to have as guests and we hope to welcome you back next year! :-). PS. Our flowers on the front porch have never looked better. You have quite the green thumb. Thanks for watering them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

BEAUTIFUL home away from home

Great house for multiple families vacationing together. It has a full kitchen upstairs and downstairs with a master bedroom, additional bedrooms, living rooms and eating areAs on both floors. Plus a cool attic ‘kids room’ to pile any kids. The house is gorgeous and extremely thoughtfully stocked and set up for renters. Every time I thought ‘oh I wish I had….’ I turned around and easily found it. Plenty of towels and supplies and everything you could possibly need. The beds and pillow were extremely comfortable. The back yard is a beautiful garden oasis with tons of hooks and a drying line to dry your beach things. We enjoyed a huge yummy cucumber from their garden. The owner was considerate and helpful with great communication. The house was right next to town (but always very quiet inside) and close to the bay. Overall you can feel how much the owners love and care for the house and it makes you feel the same way when you are staying there. It’s a wonderful home away from home and a great place for a family vacation. We loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you for all of the kind words Monica! You left our home looking nice and thanks for the feedback on the couple of minor items we needed to repair. As a host and homeowner it’s the kind of input you like to receive. We hope you come back and stay with us. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Charming home in a charming town

This was our family's third stay in Lewes, DE, and our first two visits were to a beachfront home on Bay Avenue. To quote my husband, this visit to this home was a "game changer" for our family in understanding and appreciating the full value of a vacation stay in this charming town. This property was far larger than our family of four needed, but the wide open spaces and extra bedrooms became fun places for our elementary-aged kids to explore and pretend in. We agreed that our next stay would certainly accommodate 1-2 additional families staying with us. The spaces on the front of the house do have some audible sound from the park across the street and occasional loud vehicles but nothing we're not accustomed to living in a suburban area. And the access to those recreation areas - baseball field, tennis/pickleball courts, playground and weekly outdoor concert venue felt like far more of a "plus" for the property than any kind of "minus." The house was incredibly well-appointed and we felt spoiled with an embarrassment of riches compared to our usual prospects in renting beach homes in coastal NC. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, oils and condiments we didn't have to buy; there were plenty of cleaning and paper products to keep things tidy; there were even shower toiletries available in every bathroom - including the outdoor shower. Beach and bath towels provided. The appliances were all in great working order, three-zone HVAC kept us comfortable during warm days and cooler evenings. All of this added up to a very comfortable, easy and convenient stay for us. The master bedroom on the back side of the house was quiet and the bed itself probably the most comfortable we've ever slept in away from home. Definitely stood out as did the two closets in the room - including a huge walk-in closet (not pictured in the listing, that I recall) - and plenty of USB ports for charging our family's many devices. The outdoor space was as lovely as any garden we saw when walking the historic streets of downtown Lewes. Space to lounge, grill, dine and play. Finally, Sean and Brittany were gracious hosts and we even had a brief visit with Sean as we were leaving the property. They were so friendly, so helpful and happy to share recommendations for where to go and what to see. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to an occasion to visit again and share it with friends and family in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2022
Thank you for this very kind and helpful feedback! It was very nice meeting your family and we are so glad you enjoyed our home and awesome little town. Your family took excellent care of our home and we hope you come back. Thank you so much! - Sean and Brittany
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