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Boat Dock, 3 Kayaks, Crabbing, 2 Beach Parking Passes, Parking for 10 vehicles

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Back deck has 4 dining tables to seat 26 people for an outdoor dinner
View of canal to lagoon and on into Little Assawoman Bay
We have a sit-on-top kayak for guests to use.
Upper level living room has 2 queen sleeper couches
Upper level dining area seats 10

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 26250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1, Upper-Level Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, Upper level with queen bed, desk, and bunk beds

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4, lower level with desk and dresser

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5, lower level with dresser and TV

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6, lower level back bedroom with king or two twin beds, TV, and dresser

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7, Lower level with King or two twins and bunk beds

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Boat Dock, 3 Kayaks, Crabbing, 2 Beach Parking Passes, Parking for 10 vehicles


Parking in huge front driveway for 10 cars

Occupancy time on Fridays for weekends can be as early as 11:00 AM and departure as late as 7:00 PM so as to avoid traffic and enjoy another day at the beach.

For weekly renters, occupancy time on Saturdays is 4:00 PM and departure time is 11:00 AM.

This large house sleeps 26 people and is waterfront on a lagoon with a fenced-in, gated back deck and boat dock and an upper-level front porch with lagoon-front views.

For the use of renters, we have two sit-on-top 2-seater kayaks (with room for a dog or child) and one sit-on-top 1-seater kayak with paddles and life preservers of all sizes.

There are no steps at all to enter lower level of house - useful for people with mobility issues.

You can kayak right off your back deck dock onto Little Assawoman Bay wildlife preserve. Motorboats and pontoon boats may also be rented and docked at the back dock.

The ocean beach is three blocks away - 500 yards from the house - a 10-minute walk, or you can park along the street across from the beach using the 2 neighborhood beach parking permits. We have a neighborhood path that leads between the dunes to the ocean.

If you prefer to go to Fenwick Island State Park Beach, it is a 5-minute drive south and has parking, restrooms, showers, lifeguards, umbrella and chair rentals, and a snack bar with grilled chicken and hamburgers. There is a ramp to the beach and you can rent beach wheelchairs. Across the highway is a bay beach with calm waters that can be enjoyable for children and it has wind surfing rentals.

Our beach is a state park beach and has beautiful dunes with no houses on the beach. Again, across from the entrance to our community, Bay View Park, there is a neighborhood path through the dunes to the ocean. Dogs are allowed on our beach with leashes.


There are water views of the lagoon from three sides of the house.
Crabbing is available off the back deck. Nearby at York Beach Mall you get your bait and crab nets.
The back deck is fenced in and has two gates that can be closed securely.
There is an outdoor shower at the lower-level entrance of the house.


Upper level of house has kitchen, living room, dining area, 2 full bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms.
Upper level dining table seats 10 people comfortably
There are 2 more seats at the kitchen bar area.
Lower level den table seats 6 people.
The house has a pest-control mosquito service so that people can sit out on the back deck and enjoy the view without having to worry about mosquitoes.

House has no steps to enter lower level so can be used by disabled persons who cannot climb stairs.
House is used for family reunions.

The house is located at the end of Belle Road in the neighborhood of Bay View Park in Bethany Beach, a 10-minute drive north of Ocean City, Maryland

An upper level smoking front porch with water views has comfortable chairs and a dining table for serving meals and enjoying the breeze and bay views.

There is a washer/dryer set on each level of the house.

There is a full kitchen on the upper level and a kitchenette on the lower level.
Both are stocked with fine china dishes, silverware, glasses, wine glasses, plastic dishes for picnics, cookware, crab pot, serving platters, blenders, coffee makers, Keurig, knife sets, microwave, and toasters...everything you need to serve formal or casual dinners to large groups of people.

There is a large back deck with large Weber gas grill, four large dining tables, and comfortable chairs for a large family waterfront dinner. There are enough tables and chairs to seat 26 people for an outdoor dinner. There are 18 straight-back dining chairs and many comfortable wicker chairs on the back deck. The back lower deck is fenced-in and gated.

There are also upper decks on the front and back of the house with chairs and lagoon views.

There is a state park beach facility a 5-minute drive south of the house with an ocean and a bay beach, a parking lot, rest rooms, showers, lifeguards, snack bar, umbrella rentals, and chair rentals. Across from that ocean beach is a bay beach with parking where children can swim or people can wind-surf (Fenwick Island State Park beach). Further south is a dedicated beach for dogs.

The house is decorated in bright beach colors and nautical fabrics with nice quilts and bedspreads and has rataan furniture and many oil paintings of wetlands and beach scenes.

This neighborhood of Bay View Park backs onto Little Assawoman Bay, a wildlife preserve, where there are many wild waterfowl and is a lovely area for biking, hiking, and kayaking.
The house has 2 central air-conditioning units, one for each level of the house and the units do very well at cooling down the house in hot weather.
The beds are very comfortable with 2 or 3 inch memory foam mattresses on the queen-sized beds and decorative quilts and blankets.

There are 6 TVs and also DVD players and Roku players on all of the TVs in the house that get free internet streaming of Netflix, Acorn TV, Paramount+, Britbox, MAX, AMC, and Amazon prime video movies and documentaries. The living room, den, and master bedroom all get variety cable TV and news channels, weather, and regional sports. There is a record player/radio in the upper-level living room and games and DVDs stored in the house.
The house gets a fast Xfinity internet service.

Bed Layout:
Upper level living room has a 47" TV that gets 500 cable channels and has a Roku player, 2 queen-sized sleeper couches, and sleeps 4.
Upper level bedroom # 1: master bedroom has queen-sized bed, twin bed with twin trundle bed underneath, desk, dresser, cable TV with DVD player and Roku player, and private bathroom with shower, sleeps 4
Upper level bedroom # 2: dresser and queen-sized bed, sleeps 2
Upper level bedroom # 3: desk, TV, queen sized bed, and set of bunk beds, sleeps 4
Upper level bathroom off hallway has bathtub/shower combination
Upper level kitchen has washer/ dryer off kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, stove, 2 coffee makers, Keurig, toaster oven, toaster, mixer, and blender

Lower level den: 2 couches and 2 arm chairs, 47" cable TV with Roku player, room to sleep 2 people on a queen-sized sleeper couch.
Lower level has kitchenette with full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, cook-top, coffee maker, Keurig, and dining table that seats 6
Lower level bedroom # 4 has queen-sized bed, dresser, desk, sleeps 2
Lower level bedroom # 5 has dresser, two twin beds and set of bunk beds, sleeps 4
Lower level bedroom # 6 has queen-sized bed, dresser, and TV with Roku player, sleeps 2
Lower level bedroom # 7 has dresser, cable TV, DVD player, Roku Player, and king-sized bed that can be pulled apart to make 2 twin beds, sleeps 2 and has separate outside entrance
Two bathrooms in lower level, both with showers
Outdoor shower is at entrance to lower level
Lower level has laundry room with washer/dryer and linen storage cabinets

Available are paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, trash bags, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, spices, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dishwasher and dish soap, household cleaning products, hand soap, shampoo, and conditioner, all stocked in the house for the use of renters.


Check-in for Saturday weekly rentals is 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM on Saturdays

Early check-in and late check-out 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.


Distance to Ocean Beach
Distance: 500 yards
Walking time: 10 minutes

Property manager

Nancie Bruce
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 in the lower level of house.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the 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 and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. 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

  • Fenwick Island Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Maryland Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 24 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat Dock, 3 Kayaks, Crabbing, 2 Beach Parking Passes, Parking for 10 vehicles pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Boat Dock, 3 Kayaks, Crabbing, 2 Beach Parking Passes, Parking for 10 vehicles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Dock, 3 Kayaks, Crabbing, 2 Beach Parking Passes, Parking for 10 vehicles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boat Dock, 3 Kayaks, Crabbing, 2 Beach Parking Passes, Parking for 10 vehicles located?

Located in Bethany Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fenwick Island Beach, Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place for a large gathering

Place has lots of bedrooms for large gathering. Kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses, pots and kitchen accessories. Description should mention there is only access between the levels outside. We didn't bother locking the doors as the sliding glass doors could not be locked. Place needs renovated but good for a large family. Place also provided kayaks which was great..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Much needed family get away!

We so enjoyed our stay on this property! All 7 of our children, spouses, significant others and 6 grandbabies all fit with room to spare. The layout seemed odd when we first viewed the property but turned out to work just fine with plenty of ways to access both levels. The beach was beautiful, the neighborhood lovely and the weather cooperated during our stay. We so enjoyed the outside space and the use of kayaks was a treat. Our host was accommodating and very nice as we had the pleasure of meeting her upon checkin. Thank you Nancie for a wonderful week with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great for large families

We had a great time staying at this location. The home (although a little dated) was perfect. Plenty of room, close to the beach, right on the canal, and centrally located both to Bethany and Fenwick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Great Stay

Exactly as advertised and very comfortable for our family trip. Easy walk to beautiful beach and well stocked with everything we needed for our large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lois F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Coould be better

Could be better. For this kind of money it needs updating. Very hard to wash/dry/pack all linen before morning check out. Bedrooms not conducive to adult couples planning get away from kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie T., Laurel, MD

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

Kayaking Adventureland

Two spaces for the price of one. Grandparents enjoyed the lower level and access to the dock. The next generation were comfortable upstairs. Community activity on the shaded back deck made everyone happy. The canal access was perfect for kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Deck House

We docked our boat up to the back deck. The back deck was very nice and easily accommodated our extended family. The house was well stocked with linens and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and small appliances. The dryer on the first floor took a long time to dry clothing. But the biggest negative was the fact that there were no inside stairs connecting the first and second floors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Accurate Listing

The listing was accurate. We had issues with the wifi. Phone service in that area is not very good so the wifi was slow even when it worked. Other than that, it was the perfect place for our large family group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for a group getaway

Great stay! Place was exactly as advertised. Plenty of room for our entire friend group and everything was in perfect working order. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Bob S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Place was OK

The inside of the house is a little dated and needs love. Ceiling tiles have seen some humidity damage and are sagging. The deck is beautiful but has some damage. A chair went through the dry rotted floor board but it was only one and mostly the deck is in good shape. The week before us was Senior Week and the place was a bit of a mess, flys everywhere and we could never get rid of them. Reported them but they said nothing they could do. We hung a bunch of fly strips and killed maybe 100+. Thought it was coming from inside the walls but at the end we realized it was just left over from before. Location is great. House is great and affordable for large families. Inside is a little dated. Hanging on the deck is very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Perfect home for our family!

We searched for a home that would accommodate my husband and me, our 3 kids and their spouses, our 8 grandchildren (all under the age of 7!) and our dog - for 2 weeks! This one fit us perfectly. We were able to eat together almost every evening on the back deck (weather was amazing), and then gather as a family in the spacious, comfy living room. The home came with every kitchen item we needed to be able to cook all our meals. We brought a couple of kayaks along and took advantage of the bay access. I was grateful for the additional safety of the fence around the back deck, and the sliding glass door upstairs was impossible for our littles to open, so heavy, so we didn't worry about them going out without our knowledge. We loved the beach - we must have picked the best time of year to come because we almost had it to ourselves. We had 5 vehicles to park, and there was plenty of space. Nancie was extremely responsive throughout the booking process and stay. Thank you so much for hosting our family!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy C., Greenwood Lake, NY

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Just as pictured. Weird layout. No interior stairs so it was really awkward hanging out in the house. No proper stove downstairs so we were always having to go up and down for food and supplies. Great outdoor space. The whole house could use a little TLC. Biggest complaint are the ridiculous laundry requirements. They expect you to wash, dry and put away everything! Sheets, towels, bathmats! I have never had to do that (normal would be to strip the beds and put everything in the laundry room) The owner was responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

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

Beach Vacay 2022

The process to rent and get into property went well and the owner was very responsive to questions. There was lots of beds for everyone. The deck in the back along the canal was wonderful. The community was quiet and peaceful. Appliances are fairly new and worked well. Lots of parking for family. Wi-Fi worked well. No internal access between floors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

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

Primo location, not fancy, well equipped, perfect for our large group

We had a large group, range of ages from seven to over 70, mainly cooked in for dinners, beach filled days and fishing nights. Very well equipped with every cooking accoutrement you could think of, many towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, more! Lots of room. Very short drive to beach trail. Quiet town, and short drives to grocery, boardwalks and shops. Nice neighborhood for walking, friendly neighbors. Not a luxury home, but perfect for what we were looking for, especially with 12 grandchildren! Just our speed!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

South Bethany Belle

Unique home that accommodated our extended family of 18 quite comfortably. Additional people might make it too cramped. Well stocked from dinnerware to bedding. Clothes drying took quite long. Enjoyed kayaking from deck landing and ate most of our meals outside on the very spacious deck. No inside connecting stairway, but stairways in front and back were quite adequate. Beach walk a little farther than expected. All in all, a good family week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nancie Bruce

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Nancie is a nurse and has worked to take care of patients and teach nursing students throughout the pandemic. She enjoys decorating the beach house. She lives in Northern Virginia and loves the Delaware shore and Little Assawoman Bay and Bay View Park where the beach house is located.

Why they chose this property

Due to the many bedrooms and two kitchens, this house is perfect for a family reunion. We all enjoy having meals on the back deck on the waterfront. Also, being so close to a state park beach is great!

What makes this property unique

Unique about the house is having a boat dock for kayaking. Also, having a waterfront deck and front porch overlooking the lagoon is lovely.,

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests