10/10 Excellent
Jim F.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, excellent host
Jim F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Serene home on a pond - Bike to the beach! Beds made, bikes, game room
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
37910 Berkshire Lane, Ocean View, DE, 19970
- Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club4 min drive
- Bethany Beach Beaches6 min drive
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk7 min drive
- Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Downstairs' guest - front room
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs' guest - glass room
1 Queen Bed
Master (downstairs)
1 King Bed
Upstairs's guest
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs' guest bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bath
Toilet · Shower only
Outdoor shower
Outdoor shower
Upstairs' guest bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Serene home on a pond - Bike to the beach! Beds made, bikes, game room
Welcome to "Playa Bella"! During off season, I offer a reduced cleaning fee. I will adjust your quote when needed.
Our home offers an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, tall windows, and beautiful hardwood floors; an inviting gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a dining area, and a living room for you to relax in front of the gas fireplace.
Right off the main living area, you will find a den/office where you can work peacefully or sink into the cozy recliners to watch your favorite shows on a smart TV.
The main floor also hosts a large and comfortable master suite with king-size bed and a gorgeous bathroom with Italian shower, and 2 guest rooms, each with a queen-size bed, that share a full bath with a shower/tub combo.
The 4th bedroom (queen-size bed) and a 3rd bathroom with shower/tub combo are located upstairs.
The spacious loft is set up as a comfortable family room with a large flat screen TV, using Fire Stick to access Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, and such (just don’t forget your passwords). A DVD player, books, and games are also available for your enjoyment.
The loft has room to add 2 inflatable mattresses for additional kids, should you need them (mattresses & bedding provided).
Powerful WiFi is available throughout the house.
There is also a full laundry room and a 2-car garage used as a game room with Foosball and a Ping-Pong tables. Feel free to use our bicycles to go to the community pool and tennis, local stores, downtown Bethany, the beach (beach chairs also provided), or just to take a fun bike ride and explore the area.
The outdoor shower is refreshing when you come back from the beach. The spacious rear deck, with barbecue and dining table, offers beautiful sunset views, and you can enjoy the balmy evenings on the screened-in gazebo overlooking the pond.
We will be delighted to host you!
(And if you have children, you might be interested in my other house (ID#2784584) at Millville By The Sea. Just a bit further but with a dedicated kids' domain and in a great resort with a huge pool with kids splash zone ;-))
Our home offers an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, tall windows, and beautiful hardwood floors; an inviting gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a dining area, and a living room for you to relax in front of the gas fireplace.
Right off the main living area, you will find a den/office where you can work peacefully or sink into the cozy recliners to watch your favorite shows on a smart TV.
The main floor also hosts a large and comfortable master suite with king-size bed and a gorgeous bathroom with Italian shower, and 2 guest rooms, each with a queen-size bed, that share a full bath with a shower/tub combo.
The 4th bedroom (queen-size bed) and a 3rd bathroom with shower/tub combo are located upstairs.
The spacious loft is set up as a comfortable family room with a large flat screen TV, using Fire Stick to access Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, and such (just don’t forget your passwords). A DVD player, books, and games are also available for your enjoyment.
The loft has room to add 2 inflatable mattresses for additional kids, should you need them (mattresses & bedding provided).
Powerful WiFi is available throughout the house.
There is also a full laundry room and a 2-car garage used as a game room with Foosball and a Ping-Pong tables. Feel free to use our bicycles to go to the community pool and tennis, local stores, downtown Bethany, the beach (beach chairs also provided), or just to take a fun bike ride and explore the area.
The outdoor shower is refreshing when you come back from the beach. The spacious rear deck, with barbecue and dining table, offers beautiful sunset views, and you can enjoy the balmy evenings on the screened-in gazebo overlooking the pond.
We will be delighted to host you!
(And if you have children, you might be interested in my other house (ID#2784584) at Millville By The Sea. Just a bit further but with a dedicated kids' domain and in a great resort with a huge pool with kids splash zone ;-))
Property manager
Caroline Large
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house & it's surroundings are NOT childproof!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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. Consider Seacrets for a night out or Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ocean View, DE
What's nearby
- Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- The Salt Pond Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
- Fenwick Island Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Bethany Diner - 5 min drive
- Bethany Boathouse - 6 min drive
- Fins Ale House & Raw Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debby M.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable home
Debby M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise S.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Denise S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia J.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Patricia J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
CHERIE D.
27 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Getaway
CHERIE D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey B.
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, central to many beaches
Lindsey B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gina C.
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Playa Bella Stay
Gina C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
24 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Rebecca S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Evan A.
15 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here!
Evan A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara E.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House
Sara E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew P.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at Playa Bella
Andrew P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Arturo B.
29 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Terrific place
Arturo B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Caroline Large
This home was a long time dream finally realized! We love how peaceful it is, the pond views, biking to the beach, barbecuing and eating outside on the deck, reading in the gazebo or playing ping pong and Foosball with our friends or the kids.
I love being a host!!! Whether it's hosting my family/friends or my rental guests, it brings me so much joy to see them leave happy, having created new memories with their loved ones. So I strive to offer the best experience possible by providing all the comforts from home so you only need to bring your personal items and start relaxing!
I love being a host!!! Whether it's hosting my family/friends or my rental guests, it brings me so much joy to see them leave happy, having created new memories with their loved ones. So I strive to offer the best experience possible by providing all the comforts from home so you only need to bring your personal items and start relaxing!
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the house and its beautiful and tranquil surroundings, as well as the cute town of Bethany. It's more peaceful than the popular local beaches, and more family oriented. And there is so much to do... we enjoy biking around or walking on the beach, going to the pool or the beach depending on the mood, sailing or canoeing on either one of the bays, hosting friends, eating at the local restaurants and of course, outlet shopping!
What makes this property unique
We love biking to the beach and Bethany's boardwalk, so we share our bikes with you. You'll also enjoy ping pong and foosball tables, outdoor games, as well as the serene atmosphere.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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