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Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations

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A coastal residential area with multiple two-story houses, a pier, and a large body of water in the background.
A covered outdoor deck with two lounge chairs, a spiral staircase, and a white fence.
An exercise bike with a monitor, positioned in a room with a wooden floor and a wall-mounted picture.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 3 bathrooms. It features a separate living room, 1 bicycle, and games. Enjoy outdoor spaces like the balcony, patio, and deck, along with water sports. Nearby attractions include Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • 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.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Lewes Beach
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, Cape Henlopen State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Henlopen Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs master

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs master

1 King Bed

Upstairs room 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs room 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs hallway half-bath

Toilet

Downstairs in-suite master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs hallway bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs in-suite master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations

Walk out the front door and take a few short steps to the beach!

Water view home, next to beach and ferry, handicap-accessible for anyone who needs it.

Just a short walk from the beach, with water view from the crows nest! The perfect Lewes vacation rental for a large family, multiple families, or group of friends -- and is handicap-accessible (see below).

This new house (built in spring 2012, refreshed in 2023) is situated on a small, private road directly between the town of Lewes and Cape Henlopen State Park.

The house has it all, starting with location: the driveway is only steps from the sand walkway to Lewes Beach – and wash off in the outside shower before coming inside. The views are unbeatable: from the 2nd and 3rd-floor decks you can see the ocean, the state park, and for miles around. Inside the house is a beautiful great room, new kitchen, and all the amenities you could wish for (internet, TVs, etc.). It's full of toys for the kids, and books for everyone.

The house comfortably sleeps 10 – bring all your friends for an easy, relaxing week at the beach.

As of late 2023, the house also has a Peloton bike for use! (Guests bring shoes and use their own accounts.)

Also very convenient to the ferry – right around the corner!

Handicap access details: ramp into front door, 1st-floor master bathroom with roll-in shower, widened halls and doorways, and elevator to 2nd-floor deck!

Reserve this spectacular beachhouse quickly - it sells out every summer.


Keywords: home, new construction, water view, handicap accessible, wheelchair accessible, elevator, ramp

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Large spaces; nearby ferry is great from the deck!

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Notice required and extra deposit required

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 407235vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Lewes

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Pilot Point, a neighbourhood in Lewes. Preservation Forge and Lightship Overfalls are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cape May - Lewes Ferry and Midway Par 3 Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Cannonball Museum and Midway Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lewes Public Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Savannah Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lewes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crooked Hammock Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kick N Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station on Kings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Beach, Water-view Home, Handicap Accessibility--2023 renovations located?

This family-friendly Lewes holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Public Beach. Cape Henlopen Beach and Savannah Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son is in a motorized wheelchair. This is truly the only property that was accessible. Fabulous location, walked to the beach every day! Best vacation ever!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great space for a group! The kitchen was well equipped too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August 2024 Vacation

Spacious rooms for our family with a comfortable and nice vibe close to town, bay and state park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property. The house was large and it was nice having the two master bedrooms. Place was great for the kids and we enjoyed the toys, books, and bikes!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Loved the space and location. Walkable to Lewes Ferry. Took a roundtrip ferry ride to Cape May NJ for the afternoon. Walkable to downtown. Enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach house for a large family!

We really enjoyed the location of this beautiful large home. Plenty of room for our 8 family members. Kitchen was well stocked, quick 3 minute walk to the beach, and a nice screened porch with a ceiling fan. Thank you for sharing your home with other families to enjoy and make memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

A few bumps in the road but they were handled quickly.

This is a beautiful home. Very accessible for handicapped individuals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Accessible in Lewes

The home was lovely and kitchen was well stocked. Best feature is if you are disabled - para or quad - this is the vacation spot for you. The downstairs master will meet all your needs. Our favorite spot was the screened in porch - we ate meals and played board games every evening there. Only problem was there appeared to be dog dander all over the house, on the couch and on bed spreads. But the maintenance staff responded immediately and vacuumed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week with friends

Three couples who have been friends a very long time since college, but who now live in different parts of the country got together at the house for a rare opportunity for us all to be the same physical location. We had an excellent time. The house was very nice. It was advertised as wheelchair accessible and indeed it was. It was very easy for one of our group who was in a wheelchair to live in and use the house. Very close to beaches. The weather was quite nice. Overall, we had a terrific week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and accessible

The house was exactly as advertised. It was spacious and accessible (we have two family members who function better with some accommodations...one is elderly and the other has moderately severe arthritis). Its location between Cape Henlopen State Park and historic Lewes allowed us to not have to go into that traffic mess called Route 1. The house was nicely stocked and the owners were nice to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Many great features but maintenance issues and response kept it from being 5 star

We spent two weeks and has various family members rotate through our stay. House has great public spaces: two-story great room adjoining open kitchen, large screenedt porch where we dined most nights, two decks and is a short walk to the Delaware Bay beach and to the
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

We loved the location of this property and enjoyed being able to walk the short distance to the beach. We could also easily bike to Lewes and enjoy the shops and restaurants. Note that you will need to bring your own linens, dish towels, hand towels, and bath towels. The screened in porch was a great space to relax in the mornings and evenings. We were a group of 7 adults and we comfortably fit on the couch in the living room. The dining table and patio tables were also very comfortable. The house has a little noticeable wear and tear, but it did not take away from our experience. I recommend bringing your own pillows as the pillows were quite large! The driveway can easily fit 3 sedans, and there is a garage with several bikes and beach supplies. The house is in walking distance of the Cape May Ferry. I would recommend this property for groups of adults up to 8 and for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Accessible Home for our Family

The house matched the description in the post. However, we were without air conditioning for 2 1/2 days of the five we stayed. Thankfully, the service provider fixed the unit on day three and made the living conditions more comfortable. We appreciate the response of the agent in the matter. The unit is spacious and accessible for our aging parents and my disability THANK YOU! We believe in leaving a property better than what we found it. I would suggest hiring a new cleaning company. We used the sleeper sofa and noticed a great deal of sand and dog hair on the floor and underneath the couch. We used the broom and dust pan in the home to clean it up. The beautiful blinds needed cleaning too. I was happy to clean it up so that we were comfortable. The pantry was well stocked with items needed for our stay. Overall, it is a beautiful home and served our family well. We would feel comfortable staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for your thoughtful review and we are glad you were able to make the most of your time despite the HVAC issues. We are really glad to hear that your whole family was able to benefit from the accessibility of the house - that's exactly why we built it (for our dad to be able to access/use the house) and why we try to make it accessible to anyone who needs it and wants to enjoy the DE beaches. We also appreciate your review on the cleaning and will touch base with our cleaners to make sure those things aren't missed in the future. We are glad to hear you'll consider staying again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely Home!

Spacious and open floor plan was really comfortable. Allowed for us to be social while cooking indoors during inclement weather. The elevator was especially nice for a family friends inhibited mobility as was the ramp for ease in and out for same. Location for me, a dog owner x2, was convenient to the Lewes/Cape May Ferry grounds which was incredibly pet friendly. Being close to the Ferry Complex restaurant "Grain on the Rocks" welcomed my pets with water bowls and love. We were a little disappointed with the requirement to clean/sweep things that were not clean upon check in. The grill was too small for a gathering and had a lot of food debris in it from previous cookouts. The fridge & freezer were not clean and the food pantry had a ton of leftovers in it when previous properties would have clean things out. I have a maintenance background so this is a suggestion...the house needs a bit of TLC as far as faucet handle sets, toilet handles and toilet seats. Light bulbs were out in the Master bedroom area and bath. Overall we were happy and appreciated the location. Thanks to the maintenance mgmt for quick response on the one issue we called about and our Host was wonderful and offered assistance with anything we needed. We love Lewes and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Loved Lewes

This home has everything you need to enjoy a vacation beach week. Beach wagons to use was such a great help . 2 out of 4 bikes worked great . Other two were broken . Beach chairs were broken so bring your own . the house was not clean overall which was upsetting to me . My first day I spent over two hours cleaning . The living room couch was filthy . We needed to keep it covered with sheets to sit on it. The downstairs was not clean and the comforters on the bed iñthe master bedroom.was covered with stains. Soiled shower curtain too Two broken doors.no handle on inside of bedroom door.be careful if children are in there they can lock themselves in. I emailed property manager on Saturday . They got back to me on Monday and promised the cleaning people would come back , but that never happened 😩. They also promised a new grill but that never happened either. I went crazy cleaning the grill and propane tank was dead after one use . Once I got over the initial aggravation we had a wonderful time , but spent much of our time outof the house and when we were in, we stayed in the outdoor screened in deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for your review. We are really sorry that it was not ideal and that the grill never came. We have worked on some repairs this season and know that things have improved. We’re going to keep making sure that we can check on basic maintenance and cleaning in between renters.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lewes beach house

My family and I lived, loved the location. The upstairs of the house was very nice with rooms and appropriate beds for our family. I disliked the bottom bedroom that was advertised as a master (handicapped) which is absolutely fine, but the room was very dark and the bathroom was missing 2 out of 3 lights, so again very dark. My family and I didn't appreciate all of the locked closets that clearly stated for owner's use only. Also there was another master bedroom and I assume bathroom that we would have loved to have been able to use as is the case with any other house that we've ever rented for our vacation. We felt very dissatisfied since we spent over $5000. for our week in August. The main room, screened in porch and kitchen area was very nice, but again ceiling fan didn't work and we went to the store to buy lights since we needed them over the table. Also, there was a broken TV in the downstairs master br, which now has a new tv that was delivered to the garage, but not installed since we didn't want to give up our afternoon of our last day on the beach. These things should be checked by maintenance crew or the owner before a new client comes in. We did enjoy our family time because we were together. The owner should have made it easier for our one and only vacation. We should have been enjoying our vacation without having to worry about things that could have been taken care of previously to our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you for the thoughtful review, and we apologize for the slow response. We have made a number of repairs to the house and will do our best to check on everything prior to each visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book it; you'll be glad you did. Great home, which has more amenities than listed, in a fantastic location. 5 minute walk to a matted dune cross-over to what is effectively a private beach. 5 minutes the other direction to the ferry terminal, restaurant/pub, and coffee shop. Can easily and safely bicycle into the heart of historic Lewes (2nd Street is the highlight, which has lots of bicycle racks.) Same for Cape Henlopen S.P. Rehoboth Beach is a short drive (pro tip: buy a parking pass from the City's sidewalk kiosk on Rehoboth Ave. and park in the adjacent residential areas.) The home's 3rd-floor observation deck was a great place to watch nesting Osprey on a nearby cell tower. The Host was exceptionally responsive to communiciations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was ideal for our family gathering. Plenty of space, ideal location and first floor bedroom all made our stay easy and enjoyable. The back porch on the first floor was perfect for dinner, morning coffee and even spotting some barn swallows. Some family members enjoyed riding bikes and others long walks in Henlopen State Park or to downtown Lewes. All of these easily accessible from this house. One family member brought his own bike, but others borrowed bikes provided by the owner. The beach chairs and umbrellas provided were also appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pots and pans unorganized

Stayed years before. Property has deteriated since then
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family trip

My husband is in a wheelchair and this home was perfect for him and all of us. Well equipped with dishes, silverware and utensils. Bedroom furniture is older but fine. I would definitely go back. Thank you to the host for listing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect week

My dream this year was to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary with our 2 grown children, their spouses, our 20 month old granddaughter and our grandpup. Finding a home that was large enough and accommodate a dog is not always easy. This house had it all. Easy walk to the beach, all necessary kitchen supplies, comfy beds. It was wonderful. We all decided we definately want to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The house suited our needs well and was in a great location, close to Lewes beach, and Cape Henlopen Atlantic Ocean beach. The kids enjoyed watching the ferry and riding bikes on the bike trails by the house and in the state park. The handicapped accessibility was very helpful for our grandmother who is mobility limited. She was very comfortable and was able to get around the house easily.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family break!

Very roomy,clean, convenient to everything. Loved the screened in porch and the beach! Highly reccomend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you for the nice review and we are glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home close to the beach

Overall it was a nice home. We enjoyed our stay and loved that it was just a short walk to the beach. Place was very clean other than under the sofa in the living room. from sitting on it, it had slid back and revealed a lot of sand and pet hair underneath. Kitchen is small for such a large house, but very functional. Pots and pans desperately need to be replaced. The teflon coating is chipping off on the frying pans to the point I would think it's a health hazard. Only other issues we noticed was a missing smoke detector in the upstairs master and the closing cylinder on the screen porch door was missing (it clearly corroded off from the salt air).
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cleanliness

Check in was 3 pm. We arrived and the house wasn’t cleaned till around 5 pm and we had to wait on the porch while they cleaned. The whole house was dirty, even after the cleaning. We spent most of the visit on the screened in porch when we were home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for letting us know about this and we apologize for the slow response. We have made some changes this year to improve the cleanliness and experience.

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