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Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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The Salt Shack
The Salt Shack
Living room with vaulted ceilings, huge sectional sofa and one reclining chair.
Open floorplan kitchen with eating peninsula, coffee station, and dining area.
Master Bedroom Suite: on private 2nd floor; with balcony, queenbed, ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, The Salt Pond Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary Suite (Bedroom 1)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Primary Bath (Bathroom 1)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking!

Welcome to The Salt Shack...our beautiful open floor plan beach retreat. This three-story home is decorated and furnished in a tasteful mid-century modern/industrial rustic theme...with a beachy twist! The 2016 season was the first time the house was offered as a rental and each rental season the Salt Shack is refreshed with new decorations and amenities. The unique floor plan of this home offers three very private bedrooms, each with its own full bath (two en-suite.)

We have everything you need to enjoy your time in Bethany Beach. Not only is our home a bright, open, beautiful place to relax and enjoy yourself, but we are steps away (literally!) from the pool (indoor and outdoor), playground, gym, fishing ponds, boating/kayaking access, basketball courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard, pickleball, driving range, and our own highly-regarded 18-hole golf course. This is an incredible family retreat in a peaceful community at an affordable price!

- 5 min drive to all beaches (Bethany, Tower Beach, Indian River Inlet)
- 5 min to downtown Bethany (boardwalk, restaurants, arcade, small town shopping)
- 20 min to Ocean City MD Beach (large boardwalk, restaurants, deep sea fishing)
- 20 min to Rehoboth Beach (boardwalk, restaurants, outlet shopping mall)

Everything you need to know is listed below but if you have any questions, please let us know!

House Features
- Beautifully renovated kitchen with new appliances, flooring, and cabinets (2019)
- Spacious open floor plan with vaulted ceilings
- 3 full bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms
- Sleeps 8 people (beds for 6 + 2 air mattresses), formal seated dining for 8 people (both indoors and outdoors)
- Home backs up to the woods; views of small fishing pond and lots of wildlife

Master Suite (Bedroom 1)
- Private space - the only room on third floor
- Private balcony overlooking wooded conservation easement and pond
- Queen bed, flat screen TV, ceiling fan, large closet space.
- Private bath (Bathroom 1) with relaxing jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower, and beautiful ceramic tile

Bedroom 2
- Queen size bed
- Private bathroom (Bathroom 2)
- Ceiling fan
- Large closet space

Bedroom 3
- Two twin beds
- Ceiling fan
- Large closet space

Bathroom 3
- Combined Bathtub/Shower
- For Bedroom 3 occupants and guests
- Sink and linen closet

Kitchen
- Early-day sun and pleasant view of trees
- Ample counter-space and breakfast area (seats 4 at counter)
- Large and well equipped: dishes, cook/prep utensils, silverware, serving platters, glasses, wine glasses, champagne glasses
- Appliances: blender, coffee maker (drip automatic, not Keurig), gas stove, microwave, toaster, refrigerator, electric can opener

Open Living Room/Dining Room
- Oversized sectional couch + 2 lounge chairs
- Vaulted ceiling with skylights
- Ceiling fan
- Stereo/CD player with surround sound throughout entire first floor
- Dining table with seating for 8
- 50" Smart flatscreen HDTV
- Direct access to deck and gas grill – perfect for entertaining or being part of everything during meal times

Large Enclosed Sunroom/Dining Room
- Tons of light with 12 windows
- Ceiling fans
- Beautiful wooded view

Outdoors
- Gas/charcoal smoker grill (woodchips stocked at beginning of season)
- Large shaded rear deck with large dining table - perfect for a messy crab dinner!
- Catch some sun on the side deck while taking in the private, wooded views
- Driveway parking for 5+ cars
- Catch-and-release fishing pond (NOT for swimming/boating), just steps from deck
- Large selection of beach games (croquet, bocce balls, ladder toss)

Additional Amenities
- Central air + ceiling fans in every room
- Full laundry: washer + dryer
- Kitchen towels, hand towels, bath towels and beach towels available for use (but will need to be laundered and returned to closets before you leave)
- Comforters, blankets and pillows provided; extra twin sheets available for air mattresses (stored in twin bedroom)
- Bed sheets and pillowcases available for use (but will need to be washed and dried prior to departure)
- Cable TV + wireless internet
- Books, games, and puzzles
- Beach umbrella, beach chairs, boogie boards and beach toys available
- BOATING: 2 kayaks and 1 canoe stored in boat slip at Salt Pond boat launch area; 1 canoe stored outside garage; paddles, life vests and other boating accessories in garage
- 2 adult bikes, 1 kid's bike
- 2 surf fishing poles, 1 kid's fishing pole

Salt Pond Community
- Indoor 25-meter heated off-season pool and hot tub (winter), outdoor pools (summer), tennis courts, fitness center, basketball court, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, and playground…all a short walk from the house!
- Fishing ponds located throughout community; canoes, kayaks and small boats can be used on the large “Salt Pond” (not on the smaller fishing pond behind the house) and to the network of canals that connect to the neighboring inlets and, eventually, the ocean!
- Full community access requires purchase of guest pass: $100 for one card gives you 20 "punches", one punch gives one guest access to all facilities for an entire day
- Quietly situated between Fenwick Island / Ocean City (10-15 min South) and Rehoboth (15-20 min North)
- Plenty of tree-lined streets and paths for walking, running or biking
- Full access of all facilities (except golf course) available for renters by purchasing recreation pass ($80 for a pass of 20 “uses”)
- 18-Hole, Par-61 Golf Course with Golf Pro Shop

* Families preferred. No smoking. Dogs allowed on case-by-case basis.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed inside of the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Any linens and towels used need to be laundered and returned to the closets for the next guest. We recommend not leaving this until the last minute, as it takes time to dry larges loads.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cancellation Policy: See Lodging Agreement for exact terms of cancellation policy.
Max occupancy is 8: six adults in beds and two children on twin air mattresses (provided). Guests are not permitted to sleep on living room furniture.

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. 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 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

  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 6 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 32 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bluecoast Seafood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Beach House in Community with Golf, Tennis, and Kayaking! located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Salt Pond Golf Club and Bethany Beach Nature Center. Bethany Beach Beaches and James Farm Ecological Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Robin McNamara, Property Manager

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George and Barbara live in New Jersey and have four grown children and one grandchild, who are the center of our lives. We are both still working and someday hope to retire to our new beach house in Delaware! Until then, we will continue to enjoy our busy lives in New Jersey spending time with our families, traveling, cooking and taking our nightly walks along the beautiful Delaware River.

Why they chose this property

George and Barbara have enjoyed family beach vacations for generations and recently purchased this home to be able to continue the tradition for generations to come. We chose Bethany Beach and, in particular, The Salt Pond Community for all that it has to offer in addition to beach activities. It’s natural wooded setting, accessibility to the 100-acre Salt Pond for canoeing and kayaking, nearby wooded bike trails, golf, tennis and community pool all bring additional amenities that add to the quality of our “family time” together. Having four adult children with many different interests, we wanted to be sure there was something for everyone, including out new grandson!

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