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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 12241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪53 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 and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

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
Outdoor shower
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 and twin-size futon
Bedroom 4: one Queen-size bed
Full bathroom in hallway
Kitchenette/living area: comfortable chairs, 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.

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
Contact us for specific requests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed anywhere on the property
During the rental months of May and June we require that the primary renter provide a copy of their photo ID within 24 hours of our request.

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

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this holiday home 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. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Sea Colony - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Town Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 26 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Birds Beer Garden - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$878, 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 Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Fenwick Island Beach. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a great place to stay; exceptionally well eqipped kitchen; lots of room; Would recommend this home to family and friends; I would definately stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We had a great time we would stay here again the homeowner was great with communication and walking to the beach was fun and took about10 to 15 minutes
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at the Canal House! Lots of room to spread out, peaceful location. But close to everything! Of course the screened in porch with view of canal is wonderful! We will be back next year! Thanks for the goodies at check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for us to enjoy a vacation with our adult children and grandchildren. There are lots of books, toys, games, and gear for kids. We appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and large capacity washer & dryer. We spent a lot of time on the screened porch and lower deck overlooking the canal. It is a quiet neighborhood great for safe bike riding & jogging. Location is an easy walk to the beach. The only disappointment is that we never found the advertised kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a three generation family with an age range from 75 to 5 years old. The house was well equipped and met all our needs perfectly. The house space provided plenty of opportunities to hang out together or find a nice private area for relaxing. The owners (Jane) were very responsive to our questions. We loved the screened in porch, the porch swing and overlooking the canal. We took advantage of the provided beach passes to South Bethany Beach less than a 5 min. drive. We love this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful return stay at Canal House. Jane was very communicative, and very easy to work with. There was even a small welcome gift waiting for us upon arrival, such a nice touch! The house is as advertised, and our family of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids) had plenty of space! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

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

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the Canal House. The house is comfortable and well appointed, and we love the shade provided by trees in the yard. We took advantage of being on the canal by bringing our crabbing boat (and snagged close to a bushel out in the Bay), and doing some kayaking along the local canals and creeks. Saw lots of birds along the way. Thank you, Butlers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annette b.

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

Family beach time

A perfect location for our family to gather and visit for a week together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

We had a wonderful week at the Canal house! They had everything that you could imagine and more. It was a great layout for our two families and plenty of space. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Bethany Beach is Beautiful

Perfect for families. Easy walk to the beach. Beautiful decks with access to the canal. This property is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Summer Family Vacay

The House was the perfect size lots of room for the children to play and ride bikes outside and a safe place. Having the three separate living, Spaces was perfect. Distance to the beach was great and the house was more than adequately equipped for everything we could’ve needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt F.

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

Canal House

Great week, lots of fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

The Canal House is an absolute must stay. It is a short distance to the beach and MANY other attractions. We love the screened porch and seating area out back of the house. The owners care about their property. The updated master bathroom was terrific. We LOVE the Canal House!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald E.

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

Great house!

We loved your home! Great location, nice beach! Peaceful and relaxing. Lots of wildlife to watch. Plenty of beach supplies. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald E.

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

Canal House

We enjoyed our second year at this home. Love the location. Beach passes are great! Plenty of room to spread out. Screened porch is wonderful for relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great place for a getaway

This property has everything you need. The kitchen was well equipped. Communication with the owner was excellent. My husband loved being able to do some crabbing and fishing right in the backyard. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron e.

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

Wonderful home!

We again enjoyed our stay at the Canal House. The location and beach passes are perfect. The weather wasn't the best, but plenty of space to spread out and relax. My favorite space is the screened in porch. We will be back next year! The new master bathroom was a great addition. Thanks for another relaxing week at the beach. Our happy place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saunny B.

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

Canal house quiet neighborhood

Having three floors were nice to spread out. The owners were friendly to deal with. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone enjoys walking their doggies. The screen in porch is nice. The beach was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

very nice

House was great Had everything we needed. Enjoyed relaxing by the canal. Wasn't thrilled with the ocean at Bethany (lots of rocks in the sand & dredging going on) but location is good being near Rehoboth & Ocean City. A very nice vacation spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful week

Another great stay at this house. This was our third visit. The weather was great and we all enjoyed our stay at this well equipped home. We had a small issue on arrival that was promptly taken care of by the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

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

Another amazing week at Canal House!

This is our 3rd year staying at Canal House. We like it better every year. So much to do either the canal out back, the proximity to the beach and all the fun things to do in the area! Thanks Jane! We will be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Butler

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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.
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