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Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat

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2,613 sqft house with 3 floors including separate entrance to in-law apartment
Welcome to Canal House
Main sitting area with LCD tv.  Opens to screened-in porch overlooking canal.
Fully-equipped kitchen!
Dining room off kitchen on main floor.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Beaches11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFenwick Island Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat

Attractive, comfortable, well-appointed three-story beach house in
quiet-canal side setting.
Complete second floor and third floor living areas, overlooking
breezy treed canal community. Direct
launch of your own or rented light watercraft, and nearby public boat launch for larger vessels; access to bay and
area waterways from backyard dock.
Or stay at home and enjoy seeing waterfowl, or crabbing off dock. Convenient location with
bakery, dollar store, McDonald's, Subway and pizza less than a mile away.
Short walk (0.4 mile) to South
Bethany beaches or use complimentary passes for parking beach side. Bethany
Beach boardwalk and seaside
bandstand close by.
Canal House can comfortably accommodate up to twelve people
in four bedrooms,(and one full-
size sofa-bed in ground floor living area).
Ground Floor
Living area: comfortable chairs and sofas including one fold-out sofabed, 2 desks, separate television
viewing area, piano, second sofa
Washer and dryer, utility sink
Access to back yard deck, porch swing, dock and canal; gas grill and charcoal grill
Main Floor
Elevated screened porch with ceiling fan and patio furniture overlooking canal
Kitchen: fully equipped, including dishwasher, microwave, and toaster
oven; garbage disposal, Keurig coffee maker
Dining area: Breakfast table and full dining table
Living area: comfortable leather chairs and sofas with access to screened porch
overlooking yard and canal
Master bedroom: Queen-size bed with in-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: two double beds
Full bathroom in hallway
2nd Floor
Bedroom 3: two single beds
Bedroom 4: one Queen-size bed
Full bathroom in hallway
Kitchenette/living area: comfortable chairs, futon, bars stools at
kitchen counter, refrigerator,
sink, cabinets, dishes, microwave, coffee maker,
dinette table and chairs
Separate entrance and third floor deck with patio furniture.
Saturday-to-Saturday weekly rentals (partial weeks depending on
availability)
No smoking permitted. No pets allowed.

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wide variety of books, games, puzzles, sands toys

Events

No events allowed
Contact us for specific requests

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed anywhere on the property
If you must cancel your plans less than 30 days prior and we can rent your week for full rate to another party, we may adjust our refund policy.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: contact us for specific requests
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

This holiday home is located in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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 Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. 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 - 11 min walk
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 4 min drive
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mango's - 4 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 19 min walk
  • McDonald's - 9 min walk
  • Parkway Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Bethany Boathouse - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall at Beach
Very nice layout for our group 6 week old to sixties. Lots of lounge spots if you want some private time. Screened in porch off of family room and open deck on top floor were well used and enjoyed. Recommend updating master bedroom bed and making it a king if it fits, it would also help to update master bath vanity and toilet. I am 6’3” and it was a long way down. Above paragraph was a wishlist. Everything worked fine and there were lots of extras, crabbing equipment, nice Weber gas grill and Weber charcoal grill if that was your choice, tons of cutlery and plates. Hosts were very nice and attentive. We stayed for 10 nights and barely saw the sun and still had a wonderful time. Would definitely return!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Week on the Canal
Canal house was exactly as depicted. It's a classic cottage, but with all the things you & your family need for a great beach week. The location is perfect, especially the parking passes that allow access to uncrowded, beautiful beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
We enjoyed our stay and will likely return. Lots of space to spread out and we enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. Only suggestion would be to update some of the mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing home!
This was our 3 year staying at the Canal House. Peaceful, relaxing, plenty of space. Love the beach passes, so easy! My favorite spot is the screened in porch! We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P., Effort, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay again!
We had a wonderful stay with our family again at the Canal House. Jane was easy to communicate with and the location and size of the house helped us to enjoy the beach while having plenty of room for everyone. We hope to continue to return year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Your host

Host profile image
This house has been in our family since 1999 when Jane's parent's purchased it to use as a rental property. Although from the Hudson Valley of New York the family has vacationed on the Delmarva Peninsula for years. Because of our longstanding interest in the area Jane's in-laws started renting properties here too, and now a contingent of over twenty cousins, siblings and other family and friends convene once a year. One sister-in-law has had Pasta Night followed by board games and cards games at her nearby rental for over 30 years. And trivia night, Mexican night and more continue to be family traditions for us all. The house is our center of fun and we welcome and encourage others to use it similarly to strengthen the bonds of family. My two rules for this house are that I must go to the beach every day, and I must play the piano every day.

Why they chose this property

This house is so comfortable to be in with its breezy atmosphere and multiple porches. There is a nook for everyone to enjoy. It is a great house for families and for kids.

What makes this property unique

The canal is tough to beat with the opportunities for crabbing, fishing and launching of a small craft. It is a pleasure to simply sit out there and read a book. The screen-in porch gets the most attention it seems since it overlooks the canal and draws folks for breakfast, lunch, dinner, reading, games, crafts, you name it. It is a lovely spot to sit. That porch swing downstairs is pretty terrific also. And besides the pleasure of the bay and the quiet community we can just as easily walk to the ocean and enjoy the thrill of the beach and the water. We get the best of both worlds at this house.

Languages:

English
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