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One Block to Beach, Family Reunion House, no steps to enter, Waterfront Deck

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Back deck is safely fenced in with gates
Dining
View down canal
Back deck on canal has 4 dining tables is fenced in and gated
Fenced in gated back deck on canal and upper level deck

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 23250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Lower level bedroom has dresser

1 King Bed

Lower level bedroom has two twin beds made into king

1 King Bed

Lower level bedroom with queen bed and dresser

1 Queen Bed

Lower level den

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Lower level master bedroom # 3 has king bed, dresser, desk, & storage cabinet

1 King Bed

Upper level bedroom has desk, king, and bunk beds

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Upper level bedroom with king or 2 twins bed and dresser

1 King Bed

Upper level master bedroom # 3 has three twin beds and bunk beds

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level bathroom # 1 off hallway

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Lower level bathroom # 2 off hallway

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom # 3 off master bedroom

Soap · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Upper level bathroom # 4 off hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper level master bathroom # 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

One Block to Beach, Family Reunion House, no steps to enter, Waterfront Deck

Memorial Day Weekend is available for a family reunion. Beds are ready to go, made up with sheets and beach and bath towels are also provided.

Rent a large 7-bedroom, 2 dens house with two kitchens that sleeps 23 people where your family will have plenty of space. There is parking for 7 cars in front driveway. There are no steps to enter lower level of house, which is helpful for persons with mobility issues.

Enjoy the convenience of walking only one block to the beach and three blocks to shops and restaurants, including McDonalds and Dollar General. Our street goes directly over to a ramp onto the beach, and we have a pedestrian crosswalk where you can push the button to stop the vehicles so you can cross the street to the beach.

House is waterfront at 104 Petherton Drive, on a canal with fenced-in, gated back deck for family picnics. Back deck has ocean breeze, Weber gas grills, 3 large dining tables and chairs, a large picnic table, two lounge chairs, and 2 armchairs, useful for serving waterfront dinners to 23 people.
House is beautifully decorated with wicker furniture and beach style quilts, nautical lamps, and wall paintings.
Beach wheelchairs with large wheels are available at the Town Hall.

The two kitchens, one on each level, are fully stocked with porcelain and plastic dishes, silverware, glasses, wine glasses, cookware, serving platters, blenders, coffee makers, Keurigs, knife sets, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and toasters...everything you need to serve dinners to large groups of people.
House has 3 large dining tables...2 on the upper level (seats 14 to 16), and one on the lower level that seats 8 people.
Crabbing off the back deck available.
There are two central air-conditioning/heating units, one for each level of the house.
House is stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, fabric softener, trash bags, household cleaning products, dish soap, and dishwasher soap.
House has high-speed Xfinity internet service with extenders throughout house.

Upper-level living room has TV with a Roku player. All Roku players get major news and weather channels, Netflix, Prime Video, AMC, Britbox, MAX, HBO, MAX live sports, Hallmark Movies Now, Acorn TV, Paramount +, Criterion TV movies, The Roku Channel, and other shows. Upper-level master bedroom has TV with Roku streaming. Lower-level den has large 50" Roku TV. Lower-level master bedroom also has TV with Roku player. There are DVDs and players in the house.

Upper Level:
Kitchen and dining table that seats 16. A wooden card table and chairs is in the den for additional dining seating.
Upper-level living room has L-shaped couch and TV with Roku & DVD player
# 1 Upper-level master bedroom: TV, desk, 3 twin beds (or King and one twin) and bunk beds, has bathroom with shower, sleeps 5
Another bathroom with bathtub/shower is on upper level off hallway.
# 2 Upper-level bedroom: dresser, 2 twin beds or one king, sleeps 2
# 3 Upper-level bedroom: desk, 2 twin beds or one king and set of bunk beds, sleeps 4
# 4 Upper-level bedroom/den has a queen-sized sleeper couch, closet, and card table with chairs
Lower Level:
# 5 Master bedroom has desk, dresser, TV, 2 twins or one king, and half bathroom, sleeps 2
Outdoor shower is off lower level of house
# 6 Lower level bedroom has queen sized bed, sleeps 2
# 7 Lower level bedroom has 2 twins or king-sized bed, sleeps 2
# 8 Lower level bedroom has 2 twins or king-sized bed, sleeps 2
Two bathrooms off lower level hallway, one with bathtub/shower and one with shower
Lower-level den has 2 couches, one of which is a queen sleeper couch, arm-chair, and 50" Roku TV, DVD player, and board games
Lower level has full kitchen and dining table that seats 8
Lower level has laundry room with large washer and dryer

Early check-in and late check-out is available for weekend rentals. Check-in can be as early as 11:00 AM and check-out can be as late as 7:00 PM for weekend and holiday weekend rentals so you can enjoy an extra day at the beach.

Distances from Beach House:
To Ocean Beach
Walking time: 3 minutes to the waterline
To Bethany Town Beach (town center boardwalk)
Distance: 1.4 miles
Driving time: 2 minutes
To McDonalds
Distance: 3 blocks
To Ocean City (Ferris Wheel / Boardwalk)
Driving time: 26 minutes

You can rent kayaks at Coastal Kayaks or sign up for an educational guided kayaking tour of the bay. There are a variety of launch sites on the bay for their tours.

Property manager

Nancie Crespi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs are only allowed on the lower level of house
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside on upper or lower decks

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and 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, or check out an event or a game at Carousel Ice Skating Rink. 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

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Maryland Beach - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 25 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is One Block to Beach, Family Reunion House, no steps to enter, Waterfront Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at One Block to Beach, Family Reunion House, no steps to enter, Waterfront Deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Block to Beach, Family Reunion House, no steps to enter, Waterfront Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One Block to Beach, Family Reunion House, no steps to enter, Waterfront Deck located?

Located in South Bethany, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (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

8.2

Very good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pearce Party

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

Great Thanksgiving

Really nice property. Tons of dishes and cooking equipment. Lovely patio looks at water. We had an age range from 8 to 80. There's a spiral staircase so it wouldn't be good for anyone with limited mobility..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donnell H.

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

Great location in great area

It’s a large dated home with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms reasonably priced in a great location. The owner, Nancie, was very responsive and even offered to go above and beyond what was offered with the rental. It met our family’s every need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Great house just a block from the beach

This was a comfortable house with plenty of room for our family. Nicely located with an easy walk to the beach. Owner responded quickly to messages. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Wonderful week in Bethany Beach!

We had a fantastic week and enjoyed the beautiful water views from the house. There was plenty of room for us to enjoy meals both inside and outside, and it was a quick walk to the beach. The owner is very kind and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis D.

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

104 Petherton

Great location, well stocked, convenient to the beach and boardwalk. Overall, a wonderful trip. We would stay again. A few minor things we noted: Table and some chairs downstairs in need of repair/replacement. Handrail on spiral staircase doesn't seem sturdy, especially towards the lower end. Downstairs curtain rod attached to wall via duct tape.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

South Bethany

This is a large dated home but in an amazing location with plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms. The owner is very reachable and responsive. Downside is the spiral staircase in middle of house but great to have two kitchens. Air conditioning is wonderful; water pressure very good. We’ve had two wonderful stays at this property for our very large family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magalie M.

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

36 anniversary celebration

The house was perfect. Roomy , cozy and very clean . It was a perfect ambience for our first family vacation since my husband’s near death stroke 2 yrs ago. The beach was as described one block away , beautiful and peaceful. My children, their spouses, grandchildren brother in law and sister had a blast. There are so many places and activities nearby for all ages . We are looking forward to going back next year.Our host responded so promptly to any questions we had. Awesome house , awesome host. The house was fully supplied with all daily necessities and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It's Just a Rental - Nothing Fancy

The house situated across the highway, a short walk to the beach, makes it a perfect location for the beach vacation but this home is clearly “just a rental”. Cluttered, aged, jam-packed with older furnishings to the point it’s hard to navigate or congregate. The house was advertised as 8 bedrooms but there are only 7 bedrooms. The second floor den and first floor nook sleeper sofas are a plus but it is sleeping in the common areas. The spiral staircase in the middle of the leaving area is not safe for the kids or elderly people. The duct-taped and freshly painted (without warning sign) staircase rails did not make navigating the stairs any more comfortable. The house rules should be provided before booking is made. Washing even 7 sets of bedsheets and towels takes half day of your vacation due to the washing machine quitting periodically. Family and friends made the weekend vacation – as always. Very liked the outdoor patio – where we found the space to gather, unlike inside the home. But overall, this property unfortunately was nothing special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark and Alyce A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, perfect size, not very well maintained

My family has used Home Away and VRBO for vacation rentals many times over the past 10+ years with great success. Never a complaint until now. This house was the perfect location and size for 17 adults, a 7 year old boy and two dogs for the early June Assateaque Island wedding of my son and daughter-in-law. However, the cleanliness and maintenance lacked. There were cobwebs, dust bunnies and dirt built up everywhere. Remnants of past renters were found on bathroom walls (toothpaste or shaving cream), around furniture (partially empty drink containers and food wrappers), chairs in disrepair in the dining areas both inside and out, broken toilet seats in two bathrooms and the stairway hand rail was not repaired properly and could be dangerous if a person was not careful. The dirt and disrepair was not expected based on the $300 cleaning fee and our entire party agreed if there was more attention paid to cleaning and maintenance this property would be beautiful. I hope the owner is able to make the changes necessary to make this rental the showplace is has the potential to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jon G.

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

Fun week

Nancy was very responsive and the house was great for our group
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Large house, Great location!

My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We wanted to do something together with our children and grandchildren. 14 people total. This house had plenty of room for all of us. Conveniently located. Just one block from the beach. Also boat docking behind home. Easy access to the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly D.

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

Great location.

Perfect place for a large group of people who do not need a fancy house. Nancie was wonderful to work with and incredibly responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach location

Was very concerned based on previous reviews. We were happy when we arrived. It is a beach house and what we expected. It accommodated our needs just fine. It is a great location and loved the outdoor yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nancie was a good host who responded quickly to any messages and was very accommodating to my group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Tim U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Good size for family. GREAT location. Well equipped. Property needs deep cleaning and some TLC. On site maintenance man was terrific. Back deck had holes that were not good for little feet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Denise B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just Ok

A lot of deferred maintenance made our stay uncomfortable at times. The outside deck needs alot of attention. Many tripping hazards. Cleaning crew could do a better job. We found empty beer cans behind a bed along with a old water bottle and dirty tissues. There was spilled coffee on one of the bedroom floors. Outdoor deck and grounds had trash in many places. Wifi did not work the whole time we were there. Our grandson who does IT called the number left and it still didnt work. We had to use a hot spot to get anything working. There was not a big enough space for all of us to sit comfortably, without sitting at a kitchen table. It was close enough to the beach and the neighborhood was quiet. The maintenance man was prompt in fixing the broken fence and returned after the storm to see how the property fared.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kevin Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and easy check in/check out

Location great, one block to the beach and you can get anything you’d need with a 10-15 minute drive. Beach was very nice and overall the property fit my groups needs almost perfectly. Only downsides were that there was a very strong smell throughout the upstairs of the house upon checking-in and the house could use a deep cleaning. Would recommend to any group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nancie Crespi

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Nancie works as a nurse and is married with two children and lives with her husband in Northern Virginia.

Why they chose this property

Many people with physical disabilities rent this property because there are no steps to enter the house. On the lower level they have everything they need, including a kitchen, den, bedrooms, and bathrooms, without having to climb stairs.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefit of this house is its location, only one block to the beach.
It also has two full-sized kitchens so accommodates large groups of people comfortably.
There is a lovely breeze on the back waterfront deck that has three dining tables.

Languages:

English

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