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Imagine staying at this Quiet Water Front Beach Cottage - Family + Bikes, Canoe

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A covered porch with wicker chairs, a table, and a hanging flower arrangement.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, a toaster, and a refrigerator with magnets.
A well-lit room with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a staircase.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, a sandy area, and a view of houses along a water body.
A waterfront property with a dock, a canal, and a row of houses with balconies.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
    Near Bethany Beach Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sea Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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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 Bethany Beach Beaches and Ocean City 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 cycling.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Fenwick Island Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Sea Colony - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 25 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Imagine staying at this Quiet Water Front Beach Cottage - Family + Bikes, Canoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Imagine staying at this Quiet Water Front Beach Cottage - Family + Bikes, Canoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Imagine staying at this Quiet Water Front Beach Cottage - Family + Bikes, Canoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Imagine staying at this Quiet Water Front Beach Cottage - Family + Bikes, Canoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Imagine staying at this Quiet Water Front Beach Cottage - Family + Bikes, Canoe located?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Beaches. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 87 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is great. Any communications, they answer immediately. A little cleaning issue, but I cleaned it up. Everything else was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything you would need. Right on the canal and the canoe , beach chairs and bikes were wonderful! Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. A lot to do in the area, although in the offseason things close earlier than during the summer. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for beach goers

Great place for our group of families and kids. Close proximity to the beach. Responsive ownership. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and convienent

Great cozy spot for the whole family. Hosts were very communicative, friendly and helpful. House was clean and accommodated a large group well. Lots of puzzles and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute canal cottage

Lovely home, well cared for, and just what you need for a week away. Nice having little extras in the house for entertaining and enjoying the beach as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Thank You for the kind review! We try our absolute best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and plenty of sleeping room

Appreciate the owner’s responsiveness and flexibility!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Thank you! And you’re welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend getaway

House was as advertised. Clean and lots of space for everyone. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We really didn't cook, but kitchen seemed to be stocked with everything you would need. Great porch and outside area to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I have been staying at the Nolan house every year for our annual golf trip since 2017. Great location for access to top golf courses in Delaware and Ocean City, MD. House is very comfortable with two areas on the first floor to watch TV. Fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill allows us to cook breakfast and dinners during our four night stay, saving us a great deal of money. Having cocktails by the lagoon is a great way to end each day. Check in and check out could not be any easier. Thank you, Patrick.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacay!

We had a wonderful time at your home! It was a perfect location and we had beautiful weather all week! Everything went pretty smoothly and with the couple issues/questions that did arise, the owner was very quick to respond! Definitely recommend! Thanks again for sharing your beach home with us! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Thank You for the kind review! Always happy to work with nice people.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very disappointed with the condition of home, some areas looked like cleaning hadn’t been done in a good while. The bathroom upstairs was super hot and light never went off. Need to fix/replace the main door that you enter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2026
We were honestly shocked to see this review weeks after the stay. We reached out via DM shortly after check-in to ensure everything was perfect, but we never received a single response or a single mention of any issues during the entire visit. Our contact info is posted everywhere because we pride ourselves on being available to fix any concern immediately. To address the specifics: Our cleaners were on-site for 4 hours before this arrival, and our cameras confirm the time they were there. The tenants prior gave us 5 stars. I was on the property not three weeks before and inspected every inch of the house. I saw nothing that hadn’t been cleaned in a while. The bathroom features a heated floor with a wall-mounted thermostat and the normal adjustable vent—both of which are guest-controlled. As for the door and lighting, no guest before or since has reported an issue, and we could have sent maintenance over in minutes if we had simply been told. We aren't perfect, but we are highly rated (4.8 stars) because we care. It’s impossible to rectify a problem we aren't told exists. We prefer to host guests who communicate so we can ensure they have a 5-star experience. Lastly - Some people are just unhappy generally, they exist amongst us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home!

My family and I stayed at this home for the week. The location is perfect! It’s quiet and beautiful! We easily walked to the beach every day. The home is very well taken care and feels like a loving-home. The updated bathroom upstairs is beautiful and luxurious. The home owner is great and very responsive. We were sad to leave! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Thank You for the kind review! We try our absolute best to achieve this outcome with every guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Headquarters for Five Day Four Night Golf Trip

Seven of my friends and I have been staying at the Nolan residence each November for the past several years for our annual golf trip. Accommodations are perfect for our group. Location puts us within 30 minutes of an array of outstanding golf courses in Delaware and Ocean City, MD. Full kitchen and outside grill make for huge cost savings on food. Always look forward to sipping cabernet and enjoying a Cuban cigar dockside each night. We can always count on a visit from the resident Blue Heron who patrols the lagoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Relaxation

Our first time staying in South Bethany (always Bethany Beach). The house was perfect for our crew. We could spread out and not be under each others feet. It was very much like home for the week. We didn’t even use all the sleep space upstairs and there is a lot of room. The house was very clean and tidy. The outdoor space is fantastic. Absolutely loved being on the canal and being able to sit out there and relax. The neighborhood is peaceful and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place!

This is one of the best rentals we have stayed in through VRBO. The house was immaculate when we arrived. The owner answered all of our questions immediately and was always very responsive. The house is in a great location where you can walk to the beach (or short drive with the parking pass) and a few restaurants/deli. The house is spacious, and we love the layout and the fact that there are two separate living spaces so some of us could work remotely in a quiet room while others watched TV or played games. The screened-in porch is an added bonus and a perfect place to hang out and watch some of the boats go by along the canal. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accommodating host for special circumstances

Due to a family emergency we were delayed 3 days in arriving. Our host graciously offered us to stay 3 days beyond our end date. We didn't do that because we had other commitments, but we thought the offer was above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in a great location - better than the photos!

This house was perfect for an extended working vacation for my husband, adult kids, and me. It is much larger than the photos. There are two separate living areas so my husband and I could work remotely in a quiet location while our older kids could hang out in the open kitchen/family room. Plenty of room upstairs for everyone to sleep. We loved hanging out every evening on the screened-in porch overlooking the canal. I've stayed in a number of VRBOs and the owner was more responsive and accommodating than any other I have rented from. Great location and easy walk/bike-ride to beach!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
So glad to read you and your guests enjoyed the house. Thank you for the kind compliments. Communication is key, we try our absolute best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home and Location for a Golf Getaway

My friends and I have been staying at the Nolan family's "Hibernian Hideaway" for the past several years for our annual golf trip. The quality of courses within approximately 30-40 minutes, easily rival courses at the "Golf Mecca" known as Myrtle Beach, SC, while considerably easier and cheaper to get to from our central NJ homes. The full kitchen and outside grill equate to huge savings in food costs. Ending each night by the lagoon, with a cabernet and a cigar is the perfect way to end one great day after another. Not one to wish my life away, I am truly looking forward to staying at the Nolan home in November 2025, when we head south for our 15th golf trip. Thank You Patrick for making everything go very smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location in South Bethany with "Extras"

Great location in South Bethany, a half mile to the beach. Bikes at the property and the two parking tags were awesome, making it easy to take beach stuff over or head back home midday and relax. Canoe at the house was great to use on the canals! Plenty of separate spaces on the first floor to have your own space after too much family time. Upstairs bathroom was very nicely updated and outdoor shower was great after the beach. No issues with hot water or water pressure even with two concurrent showers. Kitchen is dated, but serviceable. Tons of pots and pans and utensils, but we would have preferred 3 nice pans instead of 25 old/scratched pans. The "hallway" bedroom was a little tough to manage with little kids and adults with different bed (and wake up) times, although the kids loved the bunk beds. Overall amazing location and excellent "extras" beyond the house. Thanks to Patrick for all the communication, directions etc. If we had had a problem, I have no doubt that he would have handled it quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Also, after further review by our crews, there was also a set of entirely new frying pans in the bar cabinet up higher on the shelf perhaps obscured by some other items. We found a few older frying pans that needed to be disposed of but there were in fact new pans in the cabinet. It must have been a situation where the new pans went into the cabinet but they neglected to dispose of the older frying pans.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best of both worlds!

Whether you are a Beach person or a Bay person this is the perfect spot for you! Choosing to stay at the Nolan's this year really allowed us to appreciate another side of Bethany Beach that we don't normally see. We loved it's close proximity to the beach allowing us to walk down for a sunrise stroll and using the parking passes was so convenient to bring down our chairs and boogie boards later in the day, but being right on the canal took our typical beach week to the next level. My favorite part was enjoying beautiful sunset dinners in the backyard. As we prepared dinner, we took turns canoeing down to the bay, the kids would drop in their fishing lines, or we would just relax on the Adirondack Chairs and take in the wildlife or wave to neighbors boating, kayaking and paddle boarding by. The home was beautifully renovated and provided a variety of spaces for groups to gather. The kids quickly claimed the middle room as "their space" and the new high top table was the perfect spot to play board games while the sliders really contained the noise. The screened in porch was also a favorite spot to play cards or sit with a cup of coffee and listen to the waves crashing on the beach (yes, it's that close!) The house was stocked with plenty of amenities to make your trip complete including books, puzzles, board games, bikes, a grill, life vests, and crab traps. It's conveniently located within walking distance to shops, pizza, and a new Donut Truck,YUM!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Allison, thank you for your warm review. We try really hard to make the property as fun and enjoyable as the outdoors! We hope to have you back again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental in South Bethany was great. Loved the location, well-kept property, overall just perfect for our weekend getaway. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four stayed here for one week with another family of four. Patrick was an amazing host from before we arrived to ensuring we checked in ok. The house worked out perfectly. Short walk to the not-too-crowded beach with a provided wagon. We brought our own umbrellas to ensure some shade. Situated on a canal with a back porch and yard that we took full advantage of. Was a great week in Bethany!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location for Great Golf Trip

This is the 12th year my friends and I have been coming to the Delaware/Ocean City area for a five-day golf trip. Back in 2011, we contemplated a trip Myrtle Beach, SC. Instead, my friend made arrangements for us to play several courses in this area. We quickly learned that there was no need to spend all that extra money when there are so many great courses in Delaware/Ocean City area. We discovered the Nolan property in 2019. It is prefect in so many ways for our group of eight. To save money, we bring food and cook breakfast and dinner each day. Nothing better than filet mignon prepared on the outside grill. Nights are capped off with a cocktail and a cigar by the lagoon. Already looking forward to next year's trip. Will most definitely staying at the Nolan property. PS Golfers, save money by doing your own bookings at the courses. Allows you to also pick your own courses, rather than have a service add in a few so-so courses. Rum Pointe, Glen Riddle (Man O' War) and Eagles Landing in MD; Baywood Greens and Plantation Lakes (DE), all are Five Star courses.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

always enjoyable

very comfortable house, quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation home

We enjoyed our family vacation at this property. There was plenty of space for our 3 generational family: 3-4 living spaces and eating areas, 2 bathrooms plus outdoor shower made it comfortable. Reasonable walk to the beach and shopping strip. Bethany Beach is our favorite vacation location because it is so family friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for a family

Fun house for a small family. My kids loved the big bedroom on the second floor and watching the boats in the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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