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Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood

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Large, private back yard great for barbeques, games or lounging
Updated single family home. Small size + small price = HUGE appeal!
This relaxing porch has been a huge hit with many of our guests!
Large porch is ideal for eating, playing games or just relaxing.
Bathroom with new awning windows & blinds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware Seashore State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood

Master bedroom with Nectar queen bed; 2nd bedroom with Dream Cloud full; 3rd bedroom with 2 twins. One new queen size sleeper sofa & one loveseat in living room; cottage sleeps up to 8. (Note: bed linens can now be rented - send a note if interested. Bath & bath towels supplied by guests.) Window a/c units in each bedroom & one in kitchen provide excellent house cooling. Secured wireless internet; washer, dryer, iron & ironing board; hair dryer, 2 Roku tvs; dvd player; electric fireplace; picnic table; grill, clothesline; outdoor shower & foot-shower. Plenty of room to relax or play in the private back & front yards! Two screened porches, one open porch. Dishwasher, fridge/freezer, garbage disposal, oven, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, blender, crock pot, Pur water filter, dishes, pots & pans, bakeware, utensils, etc. Guests are welcomed to use beach chairs, umbrella, games, puzzles, books, etc.

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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
Families encouraged!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please check with us at time of booking - thanks!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely NO smoking inside the house.
Street parking is strictly forbidden; vehicles on street will be towed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 830530vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in North Bethany Beach, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Dewey Beach Parasail are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Delaware Seashore State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 32 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bay Forest Clubhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hocker’s Family Restaurant & Crabhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$623, 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 Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Single family home in small, private, family-friendly oceanside neighborhood located?

Located in North Bethany Beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park. Indian River Inlet is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is excellent between Lewes/Rehobeth 10-12 minutes to the north and Bethany/Fenwick the same distance to the south. And the beautiful quiet beach at the end of the block!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Thank you for your review, Marc. We hope you'll consider coming back in 2026!
Verified

8/10 Good

Elise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for a quick walk to the beach. The kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Hi Elise, We thank you for your review, while wishing you shared the reason(s) for your rating. We always welcome ideas and suggestions for future improvements!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will become one of our many returning guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host thought of every detail. Access to the beach was so easy. The restaurant, Matt's Fish Camp, just steps away was wonderful. The cottage is charming and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
We are happy you enjoyed your stay, Anne, and would be happy to welcome you back in 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy cottage in great neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay. The home has all the essentials with a fully stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and 3 R’s fishing beach to take our pup for a walk. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
We appreciate your review, and hope to welcome you back for our 2026 season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a cute beach cottage. Clean and well appointed. My dog loved it great for walking, biking & dining in the area is out standing. The beach is private and a two minute walk. We had a very relaxing week?Thanks Trudy you were fast to return communications and made sure we had everything we needed to have a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Thank you for the nice review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you return in 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The blue cottage home is just adorable. Very clean and well appointed. We loved the close proximity to the beach and Bethany Restaurant's. Tower Shores is a safe, quiet friendly neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay. Trudy our host, was very helpful and prompt to any question that we had. We will most definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Hi Linda - love your photos, and appreciate your review. Hope you'll decide to come back again in 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Birthday Getaway

Great location. The house was well appointed and a close walk to the beach. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your celebration stay! 🎊
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Great house and perfect location.

Overall we were very happy with our stay in Tower Shores. The house had everything we needed and the location couldn't be beat. I'd love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you, and we would love to have you come back again next season to see the several improvements we have planned!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

Wonderful Beach Cottage

Wonderful beach cottage so close to the beach! There was plenty of room and it was very clean and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay, Susan! Please consider coming back in 2024 to enjoy our new updates!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

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

early summer stay

We enjoyed the house and wonderful screened porches. Loved the proximity to the beach and plenty of beach chairs to use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that you will come back for another beach vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Perfect house for a family of 6

Not a fancy house but perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
We are delighted that your family enjoyed staying at our cottage, and hope you will consider returning for a future beach getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Trudy's house is wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay. Trudy's place is simple but is charming and has everything you need. It's a very easy walk to the beach, and Trudy was very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay & we hope you will consider the little blue cottage for your next beach vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Home away from home

Our stay was such a pleasurable experience. The hostess is very organized, easy to contact and meets and exceeds all needs and expectations. We’ve stayed at various rentals in the past and this is by far the BEST of them all! We absolutely will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope you'll consider a return visit in 2025!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Great place and location

Clean and comfortable cottage, well appointed only steps from a private beach. Nice quiet community right next to a state park. Very close to many restaurants and activities. A+ host. Would definatley consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Thank you so much for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back for our 2025 season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Lovely Cottage

This is our second stay in this home and just as great as the last. Trudy responds fast to messages and is super nice. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hi Rachel! You & your family have been awesome guests, and we would love to welcome you back again once this crazy pandemic is behind us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Fantastic beach cottage

The house had all the amenities to make your stay complete. The owner was also easy to reach if you needed anything. The only thing that I would suggest is better mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Hi Greg - so happy you enjoyed your stay! As for the mattresses, the queen size bed has a 2022 Nectar mattress, while the full size bed now has a Dream Cloud mattress (as of Sept. '23), and we will likely replace the twin mattresses in 2024. Thank you for the recommendation, and hopefully you will join our list of happy repeat guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Personality plus!

This sweet cottage had everything we needed from beach chairs to outside yard space. More fun than a condo for sure. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you so much for your nice review! There is truly nothing better than happy guests, as we continue to strive for improved comfort, safety & enjoyment features.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

A great week at the beach!

Trudy's place was exactly what we were looking for: space for the four of us to spread out, work remotely, and enjoy the three minute walk to the beautiful private beach. The kitchen was well-stocked, and the "great room" was especially nicely decorated. The bathroom is a little tight and could use some updating, but all in all, we all agreed that we'd happily come back for another visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
Hi Jay - thank you for your kind review, and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay! We do realize the bathroom is a bit tight, and we're considering removing the wall directly to the right of the bathroom entrance to open it up a bit. Also contemplating adding a 2nd bathroom at some point, when finances permit. Hope to welcome you back again during our 2025 season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Wonderful stay at the cottage

We had a great stay at the blue cottage and found it easy to settle in for our family. Proximity to the beach in a cute neighborhood was great and we appreciated all the extra beach toys and stuff on hand and the outdoor shower. The cottage is simple and clean and had cute decorations. Beds were comfortable. We also liked being close to a restaurant and walking there for dinner at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, Holly, and hope that we can welcome your family back in 2022!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Cozy Cottage

Love this cottage! It's the perfect beach cottage. My family & I have vacationed here for many years. Love the location and the quaintness of the neighborhood. Since its family oriented, the neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. Owner is friendly, helpful, and receptive to any concerns you may have. I'm already looking forward to our next vacation this summer.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Hi Ana! First, I apologize for my reply delay - it took me awhile to figure out how to reply here. I sure do appreciate your kind words, and I am very happy that you enjoy your beach vacation at my little seaside cottage! I look forward to your return, and, as always, please do let me know if you have any problems or suggestions. We continue to strive to find ways to improve it's modern features, while maintaining it's 1960's cottage appeal!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Wonderful

Outstanding property. As described. Trudy is an A+++ host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Please consider the little blue cottage for your future vacation plans!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

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

Love the blue cottage

In early August, my family enjoyed a week at the cute, blue cottage in Bethany Beach. The six of us ranged in age from 1 year to 70+, and all were comfortable and accommodated. The house is furnished well, and the owner was quick to respond to our questions. Parking is ample (we had two cars and a truck). The short walk to the beach is as advertised--such a pleasure to be so close, especially with the baby. Thank you for a great rental experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our little cottage! So happy you all enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back for a future Bethany Beach vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Simple comfy quaint cottage by the beach

Cottage was exactly as advertised- nothing fancy but worked just fine for my family of four. So glad we chose this rather than house in downtown Bethany or Rehoboth. Beach was so much less crowded and only a few steps away. Everything was in great working order and window units kept us plenty cool. Don’t forget to bring your own sheets and towels!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, and we do hope you will come back for another beach get-away! :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Lovely and cozy cabin steps to quiet family friendly beach

I came here with my two young children and my parents. We had a great time relaxing at the beach for the 3 days we were here, the cabin was a perfect distance for the kids to walk and carry their own sand toys. The cabin was well equipped with kitchen/washer/dryer. The puzzles were a huge plus for my 4 year old. I liked the window unit AC units because they served as sound machines for our early to bed kids. I hope we can return every summer, we also love the proximity to Bethany beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay, Rebecca! We constantly strive to keep the cottage stocked with essentials to help make our guests comfortable, and we certainly look forward to having you back for your future beach vacations. :)

About the host

Hosted by Trudy

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Local owners take great pride in quickly replying to our guests' needs - yet we promise not to bother any guests unnecessarily during their stay!

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in this small community many years ago & totally fell in love with it's unique charm and GORGEOUS private beach. Over the past 14 years, we managed a summer rental here and have consistently strived for our guests to thoroughly enjoy this area (and our cottage!) too.

What makes this property unique

There are currently very few 60's style single family homes within the Bethany area - especially one so close to a private beach! Enjoy having your own front & back yards here, lined with trees for relaxing privacy. Our growing list of returning guests say this cottage is charming, comfortable & clean. While the house is old, it is also very loved by it's local owners, and we constantly find ways to improve it's comfort, contents & charm.

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