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Centrally-located
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Near Delaware Seashore State Park
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Internet
Onsite parking available
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Dewey Beach, DE
Dewey Beach
Place, Dewey Beach
2 min walk
Dewey Beach Parasail
Place, Dewey Beach Parasail
2 min walk
Bottle & Cork
Place, Bottle & Cork
9 min walk
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
57 min drive
Where you'll sleep
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views
17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall & Holiday Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views!! Why wait until next summer to enjoy the beach? Dewey Beach is just as special in the fall and winter, with fewer crowds, beautiful coastal scenery, incredible dining, and a calendar full of festive events. Make Emerald Shoals your home base for an unforgettable getaway from late October through the holidays! Located just a few buildings from the sand in Dewey Beach's coveted ocean block, this beautifully renovated three-story townhome puts you close to the beach, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and everything that makes Dewey such a popular year-round destination. Best of all, you can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean from your private rooftop deck—the perfect place for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or simply soaking in the coastal scenery.
🌊 A Spacious Three-Story Retreat This thoughtfully designed townhome offers plenty of room to spread out, making it an ideal choice for families, friends, couples, or groups looking for a beach escape during the quieter months. First Floor - Two comfortable bedrooms and shared full bathroom with convenient rear entrance Second Floor - Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with spacious gathering space for relaxing and enjoying meals together and a half bathroom. Screened-in porch—perfect for enjoying the crisp coastal air while staying protected from the elements Third Floor - Two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms with access to the rooftop deck
☀️ Outdoor Space You'll Love Outdoor living isn't just for summer! Emerald Shoals features decks on both the front and back of every level, giving you plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fresh ocean air throughout your stay. Head up to the rooftop deck for beautiful Atlantic Ocean views. In the fall and winter, it's a wonderful spot to sip your coffee, watch the sunrise, enjoy a glass of wine, or take in the peaceful beauty of the Delaware coast. There is also off-street parking for two vehicles, making your getaway even more convenient.
🎃 Fall on the Delaware Coast Late October is an especially fun time to visit! Guests staying here can enjoy Dewey Beach Trick or Treating on October 23, followed by the Haunted Bonfire & Haunted Graveyard Spectacular on October 23–24. Just a short distance away, Rehoboth Beach hosts the popular Sea Witch Festival October 23–25, featuring Halloween festivities, entertainment, games, and the famous Sea Witch Parade on October 24. The area also offers fall shopping, dining, festivals, and beautiful beach walks without the crowds of the summer season. October is the perfect time to experience a more relaxed side of the Delaware beaches.
🍂 November Coastal Getaway Looking for a peaceful Thanksgiving escape or a long weekend at the beach? November brings cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and plenty of reasons to visit. Dewey Beach's annual Tree Lighting at Fifer's Market takes place November 28, 2026, kicking off the holiday season with festive fun. Spend your days exploring the coast, shopping local boutiques, enjoying a leisurely meal, or simply relaxing at the house before heading out for an evening in town.
🎄 Celebrate the Holidays at the Beach Turn your holiday season into a coastal getaway! December brings a festive lineup of events, including the Dewey Santa Crush Crawl on December 5, the Santa Sleigh Ride on December 24, and the signature Dewey Crush Drop on December 31. The Dewey Crush Drop takes place at Route 1 and New Orleans Avenue at 11:30 PM on New Year's Eve, giving guests a uniquely Dewey way to ring in 2027.
🛏️ Bedding First Floor: 2 Singles + 1 Double/Single Bunk Bed; 1 Queen Third Floor: 1 King; 1 Queen
🧺 Linen Package - A linen package is available for $253.50 for a one-week stay.
Important Details: Non-smoking property No pets permitted Off-street parking for 2 vehicles Ocean-block location Rooftop deck with Atlantic Ocean views Multiple decks and screened-in porch Beautifully renovated townhome
All VRBO reservations are a booking request only until confirmed by Property Manager. You will be required to sign a Residential Lease Agreement and make your payment within the required deadlines provided or your booking request will be cancelled. As a property manager, we welcome “Special Event” rentals. All properties are individually owned and not all properties are available for “Special Event” rentals. Credit Card payments subject to 2% fee.
Professionally Managed by Coldwell Banker Premier. Delaware Rental License #2025701763
🌊 Don't Wait for Next Year to Enjoy Dewey Beach! Whether you're looking for a Halloween weekend, a quiet fall retreat, a Thanksgiving getaway, a holiday vacation, or a fun-filled New Year's celebration, 17D Emerald Shoals puts you right in the heart of it all. The beach is quieter. The sunsets are beautiful. The restaurants are still calling. And Dewey Beach has plenty happening all season long. Book your fall or holiday escape now and experience why the Delaware beaches are worth visiting all year long!
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About the area
Dewey Beach
Located in Dewey Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewes Beach and Delaware Seashore State Park, while Bottle & Cork and Rehoboth Beach Museum are cultural highlights. Dewey Beach Parasail and John Waples Memorial Playground are also worth visiting. With power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Delaware Seashore State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
The Starboard - 10 min walk
Rusty Rudder - 4 min walk
Dewey Beer Co. - 10 min walk
Woody's Dewey Beach - 9 min walk
Above the Dunes - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views?
As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$1,983, 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 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 17D Emerald Shoals – Your Perfect Fall Escape in Dewey Beach, Ocean Block with Rooftop Ocean Views located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Dewey Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Dewey Beach Parasail and Indian Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House itself was great and the location was even better. Just a short walk to the beach made it so easy to go to and from the house for anything we might need. Also just an easy walk to the bars made it easy to get to and from. Great house!
We had a wonderful stay at 17D Emerald Shoals. The new leather couch was a great addition. There were a couple of things that can easily be done make things even better. Clean up all the closets -throw away or store the blinds in the master bedroom closet upstairs, get a new unstained mattress pad, fix the blinds in bedroom that need to be tightened.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Noelle E.
18 July 2026
Beach week
We had a wonderful stay at 17D Emerald Shoals. The new leather couch was a great addition. There were a couple of things that can easily be done to make things even better. Clean up all the closets -throw away or store the blinds in the master bedroom closet upstairs, get a new unstained mattress pad, fix the blinds in the bedroom that need to be tightened.
After coming to Dewey Beach for several years just us, my husband and I invited our families to join us this year. This house was the perfect spot: super clean, lots of outdoor spaces, enough beds for everyone, etc. But nothing can beat its proximity to the beach and all of the restaurants that Dewey has to offer! We would definitely look into staying here again!
The house was nice- however it did not feel clean, couch was faded, rugs needed updating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2024
Thank you for your review. We certainly appreciate the feed back --- the sofa and the area rugs were just replaced recently. The sofa and the carpets do get regular steam cleaning and are designed to be a comfortable coastal casual feel throughout the house. They were purchased for durability and ease of cleaning and sorry they were not your taste. Thank you again for visiting and best wishes where ever your travels take you!
Nice comfortable house in walking distance to everything in Dewey. Came here for a winter getaway and had a nice time, although it definitely needs a larger hot water heater, we had to stagger showers in order to not run out of hot water mid shower.
Minor issues with this house are there are no doors between the three floors so all the cold air settles to the ground floor and the upper floors are warm.
Very nice beach townhouse. End unit. Good mattresses. Awesome screened in deck right off the kitchen for outdoor meals. Can see both the ocean and bay from the front decks and rooftop deck. Good common areas on the main level. All around great stay for our party of seven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brittany E.
30 August 2021
Excellent Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved this 3 story condo since we had 14 people vacationing. There was enough move around space and perfect distance to the beach. It's further from Rehoboth than we would have liked, but great for first time beach kids. The home wasn't cleaned well considering there was food on the floor and chairs (neighbor said cleaning svc was only there a cpl min). The frig is loud and the first floor smelled of cat litter, but all things manageable.
Beautiful home so close to the beach and walking distance to all of our favorite Dewey stops. The place was spacious and very clean, stocked with everything for an amazing stay. Would definitely return to this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
23 August 2023
Review of 17DVan Dyke
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was as usual wonderful
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sally W.
1 August 2023
July 2023 stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beach trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
julie m.
1 August 2023
2023 Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My experience at first was very frustrating as our reservation from the prior year was not entered on the exit of our agent. We lost our usual week and had to scramble to pick a new one. Our new agent was very nice and very helping in finding us a new week. Unfortunately most of our party had to leave early in the week due to prior obligations but hopefully next year we are back on track. We absolutely love the property we stay in and definitely didn’t want to go anywhere else.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joe B.
18 July 2023
Great vacation spot and facility
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time. We have stayed in the same facility for several years and it works very will with our family. The only problem we had was a leak from the HVAC on a rainy night. We could not use one bed because it was wet. The issue was resolved the next day.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
25 May 2023
Great Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
WE had a great time! the rental was spacious,clean, convenient. Best part was all of the decks/outdoor space. The house was well stocked.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Topton, PA
12 July 2022
Surprises
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved all the updates to this property, especially the new flooring! Another great year at Emerald Shoals 17D!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joe B.
5 July 2022
Great vacation spot and facility
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have vacationed at Dewey Beach for 5 or 6 years. We have used Coldwell for the rental. We have always had good service and particularly Joseph G. has served above and beyond expectation. The property was renovated in 2022 and it was excellent. The floors and paint and several other amenities made it much nicer than the previous year (Which was ok as well). We had a small problem with the dryer and Joseph worked to resolve it quickly. it is on the beach block so it was good for our little ones. they had nice beach chairs and the outdoor shower (also upgraded) was great for the kids -and adults.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Trumbauersville, Pa.
24 October 2021
Emerald Shoals 17d
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location in Dewey Beach. Love the layout of the house. Very nice. Only thing that was a little disappointing was the maintenance. Since we were there after Labor Day there was a lot of work to be done. A little more should be done in season 2 keep it up in shape. The to6aster was broken the hose nozel in the outside shower was broken.the faucet on the third floor bathroom didn't work a toilet and a third-floor bathroom didn't work properly. The screen door on deck did not close. The screens were ripped on the door and in multiple other places. These were just the main issues.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marcia O.
20 September 2021
Dewey Beach Townhouse perfect rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed in this townhouse for a week the past two Septembers. It has everything you need and we noticed some improvements made in 2021. We will definitely stay here again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joni D.
12 September 2021
Nice place, but...
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really liked the lay out and all of the balconies at 17D Emerald Shoals. We also liked how so many restaurants were in walking distance. But there is a major ant problem in this condo. First, we found a lot on the roof top deck. Then I found more in both of the bathrooms on the 3rd floor. The worst was at the end of the week when an unopened box of crackers in the kitchen cabinet was totally infested with ants! We knew there was probably a problem when we saw ant traps all over the kitchen as well as ant spray under the sink.There was also a very odd aroma on the ground floor, maybe urine? But also, this was probably already known since there was a can of room spray on the bench as soon as we walked in. The place needs to be fumigated and really needs to be freshened up with a good cleaning and some paint.
About the host
Hosted by Nicole Giannella
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