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Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court

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Dining
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16335.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court

Bear Trap Dunes - 15 Sycamore St

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This spacious two-story, seven-bedroom, five-bath home - one of the largest floorplans in the community - offers approximately 3,600-square-feet of resort vacation space to accommodate the whole family. The first floor features a great room (with new Sony 65-inch TV), a dining area, a living room (with pool table), a well-equipped kitchen, a full bath, a laundry room, and three bedrooms, including the main suite (with a private bathroom featuring corner soaking, separate shower, and his-and-her vanities). Great vacation spaces continue outside, with the home's covered front porch and screened rear porch (with Weber gas grill) overlooking the lake. The second floor offers the remaining four bedrooms, including a second master suite. The third and sixth bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath. Bedroom five offers an attached bathroom. The garage is home to foosball and a Ping-Pong table, central air conditioning, a washer and dryer, and more. You'll also have nine flatscreen TVs, a DVD player, a pool table, foosball, a Keurig, a mini-fridge, two gas fireplaces (disconnected from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a gas grill, a keyless entry lock, and WiFi. Plus, there is a Pack-n-Play, a high chair, assorted games, puzzles, bicycles, golf clubs, beach chairs, and coolers (courtesy items not guaranteed).

What's nearby:
Be sure to check out some of the fantastic nearby restaurants like The Cafe on 26, Perucci's Classic Italian Restaurant, and The Salted Rim, all two miles or less from the home. Get a little early morning exercise on the lush green fairways of The Salt Pond Golf Club, just three miles away. You'll have plenty of wildlife to enjoy with nature walks at places like Assawoman Canal Trail and Assawoman Wildlife Area.

Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024712698

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (with dishwasher)
Dog-friendly (two dogs max)

Note: The Bear Trap Dunes Owners Association charges an optional per person fee for guests ages four and older for the use of the community’s amenities, including the in-season beach shuttle, pools, tennis, and fitness center. This fee varies by the time of year and is subject to change without notice. Guests that opt to purchase amenity passes must purchase at the Bear Trap Pavilion.

*Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Delaware
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Maryland Beach - 17 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 34 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fins Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court have a pool?

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

Is Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Trap Dunes house w/ fireplace, free WiFi, board games, and tennis court located?

This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Bethany Beach Nature Center and The Salt Pond Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Weekend getaway

This house is large and well equipped. Thoughtful extras throughout. Nicely decorated with beach accents in just about every room. The neighborhood is quiet and just beautiful with tree lined streets. Perfect for walking your dog. Our only negative would be that the carpets are needing cleaned as they were very dirty up the stairwell and in the master bedroom downstairs. Other than that the house was perfectly clean. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Over all a great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Very clean and well stocked.

House accommodations for our family of 13 were great.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Very clean and well stocked.

House accommodations for our family of 13 were great.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Very clean and well stocked.

House accommodations for our family of 13 were great.

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

Great family rental

Large enough for our four family units: 6 adults and 6 children. Location is near fine Delaware beaches. Bear Trap resort has two good pools, tennis and pickleball courts. Kitchen is well-appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mark c.

Great!

All of the amenities you would expect. Very clean. Close to the golf course.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Family reunion fun

Huge house, plenty of room for 8 people and no bunk beds were a bonus for our all adult crowd. It’s a beautiful neighborhood with everything you need very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

Allison Y.

Home needs some attention and Vacasa really needs to step it up

The neighborhood is great and the house is well stocked. We had a few issues during our stay and I think the house needs some updating. For example, the kitchen table is sticky no matter how many times you clean it. It's just worn out. After being at the house for about 20 min, I looked at my feet and they were BLACK. Didn't make me feel like I was in a clean house. The bathrooms need some updating / replacements. One of the stair railings was loose and our 2 year old fell through it, onto his neck and head. The fridge had some issues when we checked in too. I wish Vacasa did a better job managing.

6/10 Okay

Gary S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Some Pros and Some Cons

See the review on Vacasa. Vrbo does not provide enough space here for my comments. Highlights... dishwasher required fixing (which didn't happen before we checked out); dining table needs a new surface (current is sticky); a second trash bin and a second recycling bin are needed given the size of the property; grill cabinet needs a good cleaning. House is big enough and the location is pretty good. Amenities are good. After using the complimentary beach shuttle once we later chose to pay for parking at Bethany Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

This place is great!

It is huge! So many places to spread out and have some fun! We loved the back porch and it’s view - perfect for morning coffee and evening cards! My kids loved the game tables and HUGE bedroom they shared! The place was immaculate!! The only problem we had was with downstairs A/C unit and response was immediate - replaced the unit within a day! We enjoyed the shuttle to the beach and ALL of the amenities of the community. Something for all of us! Awesome stay!! We will definitely be returning!

8/10 Good

Thomasena C.

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

Holiday Trip

Overall I enjoyed the property.. I thought the house was beautiful with the exception of the cold water in some of the rooms, and the bathtub would not hold water because of the stoppers. That made it difficult to give the small children a bath. Because the trash cans weren't emptied from the previous tenants,we had no place to put our trash and no one showed up to take it away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

15 sycamore

We loved the house, kitchen had what we needed, pool table was fun. Too cold to use the garage ping pong etc but we would have liked to do that too. Trash situation best I have had at a beach house in a while - there are near by dumpsters for overflow trash and recycling- which is helpful with a big crowd. Rooms and beds very comfortable.

8/10 Good

Denise P., cookstown, NJ USA

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

Very Spacious

Large home with plenty of room and privacy for 3 families and 2 dogs. Great location, close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Nasin N.

We enjoyed this big and comfortable house. It was clean and located in beautiful community. The ...

We enjoyed this big and comfortable house. It was clean and located in beautiful community. The only problem we had was the grill. It was not working. Eve though I call the morning of our arrival and requested to make sure it is working properly they said they fixed it but I had too much problem that evening, other than that it was a good place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Richard H.

Nice location

Location and size
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Just right…

From the cozy front porch, to the well planned layout, to the amenities- our home was so comfy and clean. Our family enjoyed and relaxed together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t stay at 15 Sycamore St., Ocean View, DE

My review of 15 Sycamore St., (Bear Trap Dunes) Ocean View, DE. Pros - enough room for my extended family of 15 adults. Grateful that this location allowed for dogs. We have one small one and it was so nice to have her with us on this vacation. Cons - When we arrived, the kitchen needed to be cleaned. Crumbs were all over the counters and dining room table. The utensils and cabinets need to be wiped down. As my wife said, the whole house needs a once over (thorough wipe down). The garbage was also full when we got there. No place to put additional garbage. Apparently, garbage only gets picked up on Mondays and the rental is from Saturday-Saturday so go figure. Would have been nice if we didn’t have to deal with that inconvenience. One small garbage pail outside the residence is clearly not enough to compensate for the number of occupants the home can allow for. Think about it - if the garbage only gets picked up on Mondays, what is done with the garbage that the previous guests leave when they leave on Saturday? The garbage was full and I complained about this but the complaint went unanswered. On Friday, a Vacasa support person came to the home to respond to some other complaints I had made regarding the residence. He mentioned that my complaint had not been answered promptly because it got sent to another location, Mississippi or somewhere like that. I mentioned about the garbage being full again and he moved the garbage pail to the street and said someone would be coming over promptly to empty the container. The pail was still full when we left the next morning as our stay was over. Refrigerator/freezer leaked Seems to be a problem with the ice cube dispenser and not sure if it’s leaking from the freezer itself. There always seems to be a small puddle of water in front of the appliance. There is no control for the ceiling fan for the upstairs bedroom (room with 2 single beds). Shower head for the downstairs master bedroom is terrible, comes out as a week stream mostly, could certainly stand to be replaced. The amenities were certainly shown in the pictures but don’t recall seeing that they weren’t included. At $50 a person, it gets to be pricey. The sliding door that allows access to the home from the back porch is defective and should be fixed. Someone set on gaining access to the home from this door could play with the door to gain access to the home even if it is locked. I would not opt to stay in this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Taryn M.

Great space

Great house! Grill was extremely dirty . Might want to look at gutters as there was a waterfall down the spout by grill during rain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Nice big house great for kids

There is a large bedroom open area with 4 single beds and room for kids to play. Great beach chairs and one umbrella and with pool table, fooshball, ping pong and couple of bicycles! Need a few more bath towels and bath mats and the doors to the garage and screened in porch takes a strong adult to close!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Family vacation/reunion

I give it 4.9 stars, beautiful home in an idealistic neighborhood. Painless and easy check in/out, was left starter toilet paper, garbage bags, soap, etc…made our first night more enjoyable without the “need” to go shopping. We had 15 people (ages 10-73) and had plenty of space and hot water. Fabulous kitchen and front room allowed for plenty of conversations. Only negatives for us would be lack of extra towels (we all had 1) and the grill was older and in need of some TLC. Whole family had an amazing week and we’re extremely impressed/satisfied with the house. Kids loved the pool table and ping pong…entertainment for hours!! If we come back we would definitely request this place again!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ezio S., Millsboro

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

review

overall wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Alan B.

Beautiful Place

Spacious home very nicely furnished. Great location. Kitchen is well stocked with everything needed and more. 4.5 stars - if there was a better working grill, home would easily get 5 stars. Would definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Corben F.

Highly recommend!

Everything about this house is wonderful, in a lovely quiet community. Our family truly enjoyed our stay, and can't wait to book again. All rooms are large and very clean, the beds were comfortable. Vacasa was great with all communication, easy check in and check.

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