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Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly!

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View From Staircase to 3rd Floor of Great Room on 2nd Floor w/Wood Burning FP
Living area
Morning coffee, happy hour as the sun sets, a glass of wine before turning in...
Welcome! The front porch and 8+ rockers are a favorite hangout for young and old
Parking on the left and the right, on the other side of the island of plants

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Great Area has a sleeper sofa and loft has a futon

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly!

It really is as inviting as it looks! 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is just a delight! Picture perfect cozy home includes central air conditioning, internet, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, 4 televisions, 3 VCRS, 2 DVDS players, stereo, screened porch, 9 rocking chairs, well stocked kitchen, gas grill, wood burning fireplace, bright sunny naturally lit spaces, front and rear decks. Relax! Relax! Relax! Walks/bike rides along the canals, kids playing in the neighborhood, a back yard that is ideal for horse shoes -- just a perfect back drop for reconnecting with family and friends. And comfy enough to do so! Our favorite spot is on the front deck after a grueling day at the beach chillin' with our guests while we rock away, watching the sun set, quenching our thirst and satiating a beach driven hunger....

NEW FOR 2025: The state of Delaware now collects a 4.5% sales tax IN ADDITION to the South Bethany sales tax of 8%. It is out of the control of hosts. Happy to advise where to reach out if you have concerns about the increased taxation.

NOTE: We require at least 2 people 26 or older to sign the lease and
stay for the duration and PETS are permitted ONLY with Owner's permission during certain times of the year. Additional fees will apply.

Property manager

Wendy Ney Manley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit 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 South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf, or check out an event or a game at Carousel Ice Skating Rink. 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

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maryland Beach - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open For 2025 Reservations! Close to Beach! Family Friendly! Dog-Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Fenwick Island Beach. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Town Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

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

nice place, lots of room

nice place, lots of stuff for the beach, and easy walk to get there
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Beach week

The house was wonderful! It had everything we needed and more. Wendy the owner was fabulous to work with. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., New York

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

Great stay!

The house was perfect and just as described. Clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed! Wendy was communicative and very helpful! Thanks for having us, hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alis F.

Great host!

Wendy was a great host. Very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Excellent House and Stay

This was an excellent house for our late summer extended weekend get away. Location was just a short walk to the beach in a nice neighborhood. The house had everything we needed to include beach chairs, umbrelllas, boogey boards, etc. We would definitely return if our plans take us to South Bethany in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

L S.

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

Wonderful stay and property manager

Wendy, the property manager, was such a pleasure to communicate with and her response time was phenomenal. Her place is a sweet, comfortable house with a pleasant vibe and nice furnishings. Our yellow lab loved the yard and the short walk to the beach was easy. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Wonderful Beach House!

We have been coming to Bethany Beach for years and with a growing family needed to upgrade. This house was perfect! Three floors, two decks, it has everything. We were able to walk to the beach and enjoy our favorite places to see, eat and have fun! Wendy is great to work with. We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett C.

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

great for two families

we had two families of four (with two dogs and four kids under the age of 4---oy) and we found this property to be perfect. Close to the beach, close to the canals, but not so close we had to worry about children falling in. It was a cozy but not so tight that we felt claustrophobic. Wendy was super responsive anytime we had questions pre-trip and during.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuri L.

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

Quiet neighborhood, great location

The host was very responsive, reasonable and easy to communicate. The property was as described. When we arrived, the basement carpet was little wet due to carpet cleaning done the day before. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

casey s.

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

Great property!

Fantastic location. Quiet street, perfect for walking along canals and easy walk to the beach. Great for multi-generational families or friends with kids. Bright and sunny, with lots of places to separate and have downtime. The kitchen is fully stocked. Nice big table for meals (we used it for puzzles). Pet-friendly, Big back deck looking down onto grassy area/yard for pets or kids to play. The Sunroom is excellent for morning coffee and reading or a nice glass of wine in the evening. The front porch had rocking chairs - relaxing. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Silver Spring, MD

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

Great house, great location

My wife and I came for a four day break at the shore. The house is lovely and well-equipped. We spent most of the beautiful fall days sitting on the beach, but enjoyed eating lunch in the screened in area of the deck. There were just the two of us and our dog, but the house has a ton of room and several sitting areas over three floors, so it would be great for a group. It's an easy walk to the beach and the place provides a bunch of beach chairs, buggy boards, and other equipment so there is no need to bring them from home or rent them. The host provides clear instructions on operating the thermostats, entry lock, and tv -- much better than many places we have rented -- and responded promptly to oir questions. We very much enjoyed our brief visit and hope to come back with our family for a longer summer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Amazing Stay and home!

The house was perfect for 2 families, enough space with separate living in basement with 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Plenty of room for all. Spent allot of time on the front porch relaxing with six large rocking chairs. The house was clean and stocked with all kitchen items. The walk to beach is 10 minutes and walk around neighborhood was beautiful with a park very close to walk dogs. Every morning there were lots of people running, biking and walking dogs and the neighbors were very nice. Great location! Wendy was a pleasure to work with and always responsive. The flowers around the house were in full bloom and beautiful. We can not wait to come back and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael I.

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

Pretty area

We had a lovely stay in South Bethany. This house is great for a family or group of friends. Stairs are very steep, so not good for elderly or young children. Pros: 5bdrm 3 bathrooms. beach is only a few blocks away. Nice outside decks Comfortable beds. Host helped guide us for sheets and towel rentals. Hosts were very helpful. Cons: Dishwasher didn't really clean dishes very well. Some dishes in the cupboards weren't clean. Dryer was packed with lint. Front of fridge dirty. Much of the beach equipment is in bad shape. BBQ leaked gas and didn't heat well. A lot of grease in the BBQ runoff pan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S., Towson, Maryland

Lovely Beach Home fro Relaxing

We were looking for a South Bethany Beach pet friendly home for an early September getaway and found the perfect spot in this large, welcoming home. Turned out to be a vacation for just my husband and me (after a long home renovation project we were not up for entertaining people) but the house can easily sleep a good group of family or friends. We enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch, the close easy access to the beach, the quiet neighborhood and location to downtown Bethany. All of our communications were prompt and easy. Our little therapy dog enjoyed our day visits to Rehobeth and Lewes since there are outdoor dining places where he could sit and watch people. We especially enjoyed taking our bikes to the trail from Rehobeth to Lewes and will definitely make that trip on each of our future visits. The weather is always a vacation uncertainty but we were pleased that Hurricane Hermine did not damage the local area and just caused dramatic waves at the beach. When the winds changed at the very end of the week there were annoying flies at the beach from the land breezes so we cut our beach time short, read indoors and rented a Redbox movie. All in all a comfortable, well-equipped vacation home to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Perfect Family Home

We have just returned from a wonderful vacation in this beautiful home. The layout of the home was perfect for the grandparents in the master, grandchildren in the ground floor and parents in between. Highlights of the house: OUTSIDE SHOWER!!, lots of cooking supplies (we cooked almost every night), lots of spaces to escape (decks, loft, downstairs sitting room), ample parking, large dining room table to eat and play games. The beach is in easy walking distance. Clean, well maintained, and not crowded. We brought a metal detector and planted a treasure chest for the kids (inserted a hammer for the metal detector, but gave the kids a treasure map as well). The sunrises are magnificent! And evenings on the beach are so relaxing! Things to do: We walked all through the canals and Middlesex. Bike riding on the Route 1 bike shoulder. Boardwalk concerts. Geocaching. Breweries. Dickens Theater. Outlets. Rehoboth boardwalk. If you are out of town, there are two public mini libraries - one by the township building on the border of Middlesex and one behind McDonald’s, but Wendy’s library is the best - lots of great reads! Puzzles in the downstairs cabinet. Magnet fishing in the creek off Kent Rd. Sent Wendy a question during the week and she responded immediately. And our dog was very happy that she was able to share our vacation with us! A fun time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Perfect for family vacation

Great location! Easy walk to the beach & easy parking for those grandparents that maybe can’t make the walk. Fully equipped has everything you need. We are particular about our beach stuff so we took our own. Lots of space for everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Exactly as listed

We were very happy with many things about this property. It was such an easy walk to the beach. The neighborhood was so very nice to walk around and take in the scenery. The home was spacious and exactly as the photos portrayed. It was a short drive to the boardwalk and some great walking trails. Our host was very friendly and readily available to us. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

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

Amazing Getaway

Our stay in Wendy's home was fantastic! She was such an amazing host!!! The house was clean, spacious and in a perfect location! The walk to the beach was not long at all and so we walked on it almost every morning and every night! We highly recommend this rental and would 10/10 stay here again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

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

Pet Friendly Decompression Zone

Property was great. Everything we were hoping for. Few minor repairs and replacements needed as we rented at the end of the season. Owner is great and accommodating. We loved our stay and look forward to coming again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Maria N.

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

A LOVELY AND WELL MAINTAINED HOUSE

The family had a wonderful time and the house had more than enough space for everyone. Loved the neighborhood and walk to the beach. A private and family neighborhood. Wendy was a very nice host. Thank you, Wendy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Enjoyable long weekend

Great property with nice space for our group. Each family had their own floor. The house had everything we could need. The neighborhood was lovely with an easy walk or drive to the beach. Wendy was extremely helpful and responsive. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S., Arlington, VA

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

Awesome Beach House!

We had an amazing time at this wonderful beach house! Awesome location and Wendy was an absolute pleasure to work with as we booked our stay. The house is very spacious and the neighborhood is perfect. Right across from the beach. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Wonderful Bethany vacation house

We thoroughly enjoyed our 12-day stay at this beautiful house. The house was spacious, extremely comfortable and located in a quiet neighborhood that was a convenient walk to a very nice part of the beach. Wendy was so helpful with any question we had including checking the wifi speed (which was fast) and giving us restaurant recommendations - she even took the time to check Yelp to see if there were any new restaurants with good reviews. We are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Wonderful Stay at Bethany Beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home! It's very conveniently located with a short walk to the beach. The home is well stocked with beach gear such as boards, beach cart, sand toys and more. It is also just over 1 mile to the boardwalk which was lovely. Would highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Ney Manley

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After college we joined the Dewey Beach scene and fell in love with the area! As singles Dewey was a blast, but as our family grew and we aged, we elected to vacation in the 'Quiet Resort,' as Bethany has come to be known. Our neighborhood is very family oriented, where you know your neighbors and a last minute pot luck dinner with friends, family and neighbors is the standard fare. Kids make friends easily in the area and ours have been in many more of the neighboring homes than we have! Bring your bikes, take walks along the canals, lose yourself in a good book (or borrow one of ours!), cook a meal in our well equipped kitchen or sample the many great restaurants suitable for any pocketbook and you will love the beaches!

We bought our home as a second home and it evolved into a vacation rental over the twenty plus years that we have owned the home. Many families and friends have made numerous memories over the years, both young and old, some coming back year after year. We have tried to outfit the home with those things that will create the perfect back drop for relaxing, hanging out with friends, beaching it, fishing, or creating that huge meal!

Our family lives northwest of Philadelphia, our kids are now older, working professionals, and they try to come and use the home when time off and personal schedules permit. Our children love the time they spend in South Bethany, as do we. We hope you and yours will too! We invite you to place your reservation and make some memories of your own!

Why they chose this property

We work hard! And we play hard! With many friends local and afar, we wanted a place that we could entertain larger groups without feeling cramped. Unfortunately we don't get to use the property very much during the height of the rental season, but when we are there our friends and family typically join us. We very much enjoy the off season at the beach when the pace slows, the crowds lessen and last minute reservations at the areas best restaurants are easy to secure. Some day we hope to retire and spend some more quality time there, but until we do, the house is there for you to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

This is not your typical rental! Our home has a personality, it is not a sterile environment, warmer than a hotel room and the peach walls, thoughtful decor and inviting setting will make you smile each time you walk in the door. Our favorite spot is the front porch with the rockers. We typically start the day on the front porch on the warmer days with coffee and breakfast treats, appetizers and a favorite beverage to cap off a perfect beach day and a night cap before heading off to bed. The screened porch w/ceiling fan off the kitchen is where we take many of our meals, and the open back porch is a very pleasant location to tan and read when seeking solitude.

The neighborhood is residential, with lots of fun places to walk or bike ride. Especially when you head out to the bay, you won't be disappointed with the views! It's one of those neighborhoods where you will see parents teaching kids to ride bikes, dad having a catch with a child or a spontaneous pop up hopscotch game.

The house can cater to ten people easily and you won't feel cramped and can find places to retire to when looking for some "me" time. The kids simply adore the Bunk Room on the ground floor, where they can stay together, away from parents.

We invite you to share what you liked in our guest book and what would perfect your next stay in our home.

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