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The Rodney House

Apartment with kitchen, near Lewes Beach

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Henlopen Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

The Rodney House

Listed as “The most beautiful Airbnb” in Delaware on Architectural Digests website. We want this to be a relaxing memorable vacation and will do what we can to make it happen. We are local so are around to help you with anything you would require.
Walk up the stairs to the main floor that has a private office, kitchen and beautiful living room with a smart TV. The kitchen is well equipped and has a Keurig with coffee pods to start your day. There is also a washer and dryer on the main floor. The master bedroom shares the whole third floor with the master bath. The ceilings are lofty with the original exposed beams. You can walk out the front door of the apartment to all our restaurants, shopping, fishing and everything Lewes has to offer.. Shuttles are at the corner to take you to neighboring beach towns, outlet shopping, the Cape May Lewes ferry and Cape Henlopen State Park. We have designed this apartment for a romantic couple getaway, or peaceful retreat.

We do not have designated parking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Lock the doors
Trash is located behind the building.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lewes

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Lewes. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • Beebe Healthcare - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lewes Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rodney House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rodney House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rodney House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rodney House located?

Located in Historic District, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Zwaanendael Museum and Lewes Beach. 1812 Memorial Park and Preservation Forge are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

Quaint Apartment

Wonderful location with lovely accommodations and very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Super Duper!

One of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve ever had in all our travels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn Y.

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

amazing downtown place

Beautifully decorated old home from 1790s. Right in the middle of downtown--close to everything, but still quiet. Perfect weekend spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Beautiful space

Very cool apartment. Spacious and well appointed. Lots of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MM L.

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

The BEST!

We thought the property was even more beautiful in person. The location canNOT be beat. The hosts have provided all the essentials. One of the best properties we’ve experienced. We’ll definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Lewes DE

We had to great time. Very comfortable and close to everything. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

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

Awesome place in a great location!!

If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would! The apartment is perfect - it’s beautiful, has everything you need with extra touches, and is located just steps from great restaurants and shops. Definitely a do again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

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

Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb Y.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location, right next door to Fairy Godmother. Nice check amenities, plenty of towels/necessities for our visit, even a beach bag, beach towels, flip flops and chairs. Only teenie tiny suggestion would be clips for bags in the utility drawer, otherwise these owners have thought of everything to make the stay so easy & fun. Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

2nd Street Delight!

In the heart of historic Lewes well-appointed two-story apartment with plenty of room. And plenty stairs! Full kitchen and other thoughtful details provided by property owners. Slept like a baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Lovely apartment in the heart of historic Lewes

Great location to sample the different cafes and restaurants of Lewes, or simply walk the streets and admire the beautiful architecture. Also worked well for two days of telework, with a great office alcove with desk and the dining table in a separate room for a second teleworker. So much space in the apartment and close to everything. Easy and free street parking in April (I understand that changes to metered street parking in the summer).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MM L.

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

Perfection!

This was one of my favorite bookings on VRBO. There are no negatives for this property. The location is right downtown in the middle of all the action. Pa4k your car and enjoy strolling anywhere you’d like to go. The historical nature of the property is outstanding. It was extremely clean and comfortable and they provide everything needed. It lacked nothing to make the stay comfortable. They were always quick to respond to any communications. The bed/ pillows offer a good night’s sleep. Highly recommend and I would gladly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. I love the Rodney house and its proximity to all of the restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Lewes at this property. This is our second time staying here and we really like the location and the place. Its older and charming but has all the amenities you need. And the hosts make sure you have everything you need for a pleasant stay. Parking can be challenging, but it's worth it in the end to feel like you can stroll out to dinner or roll out of bed and grab a great cup of coffee and a window-look at some antiques, if that is your thing. We will return. (If I were looking to improve the place, I would try to add a few lights with wall switches. I am sure that is challenging with the older building, but that's something we noticed)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is ideal for 2! Cozy, comfortable, wonderful location. Our 6th visit so you know it's great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at the Rodney house!! The history of the house is amazing, and the location was unbeatable - walking distance to beach and right on the main strip. We were able to find free parking a few blocks away that made things very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable place in the heart of town and within a short walk to the beach. The hosts thought of all the little extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at the Rodney House and it once again proved to be the perfect spot for our Lewes getaway. Clean, spacious, comfortable and perfectly located, the Rodney House is an ideal home base for exploring all the area has to offer. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about this property was great! The owners, the cleanliness, the place itself, and they even had beer in the fridge when we arrived. 10 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Perfect location

The owners were very helpful and went out of their way to be very accommodating. We had a great stay at their house. It was located at a perfect place too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly T.

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

Excellent Location for shopping and dining! Lewes is special!

Spacious and lovely 1 Bedrm and 1 Bath on upper level.Lovely Full Kitchen and Stylish Furnishings. Really enjoyed the Books and Snacks. Two sets of stairs are featured in the listing. However, The ceiling heights were not shown and a bit low on the stairs so you have to DUCK to keep from hitting your head and steps were dark and difficult to see, especially when carrying luggage. Comfortable heating and easy check in and out.Would highly recommend, however disclosure of the low ceilings for Seniors. Parking nearby, however, no reserved area for this Apartment on busy street. Thank you hostesses, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

So many thoughtful details

This is a great apartment, in a great location. Spacious, well-designed, and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything you need, and provided so many welcoming details.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Great fall getaway in Lewes!

Loved the location in Lewes to explore the area! Lots of history, shops & restaurants walking distance from the property. Host was very responsive to communications & the check in/out process was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great getaway!

This was our second time enjoying this property - perfect location and awesome atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Wonderful property

Great location. Wonderful restaurants all close by. Owner is very thoughtful with her welcome gifts. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ashley King and Deanna Wagamon

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