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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rehoboth Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Gaslight House 1st Floor Master

1 King Bed

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Twin/Queen BR

2 Single Beds

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Twin/Queen BR

2 Single Beds

Gaslight House 2nd Fr Bunk Beds & Loft

4 Single Beds

Lake Cottage 1st Floor Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Lake Cottage 2nd Floor Bunk Beds

2 Single Beds

Lake Cottage 2nd Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Gaslight House 1st Floor Master Bedroom Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Gaslight House 1st Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Gaslight House Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Lake Cottage 1st Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lake Cottage 2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lake Cottage Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH

PLEASE NOTE: We provide pillows, blankets, counterpanes and mattress pads. Guests must supply their own bedroom and bathroom linens. Contact owner about rental agencies

The Perfect Location:
• 1.5 blocks from the Beach, on the park overlooking Lake Gerar
• Three blocks from Rehoboth Avenue in a quiet family and centrally located neighborhood

The Perfect Houses:

• “The Gaslight House” was built in 1905 as the home of the Rehoboth Beach Street Lighting Company. During the past fall and winter the house was gutted, redesigned by reknown Washington architect Christian Zapatka and rebuilt by local artisans.
• The first floor has: a large screened-in front porch with separate seating and living space; an open living room-dining room-kitchen, a half-bath and an ensuite master bedroom. The second floor has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a W/D room.
• “The Lake Cottage,” directly behind the main house, bordering Gerar Park and overlooking the Lake Gerar Nature Preserve, has an entirely rebuilt master bedroom with bath and a W/D room on the ground level. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, an updated kitchen, a bathroom and living and dining rooms.

The Ambiance:

• Professionally decorated for luxury, comfort, style and interaction
• The gourmet kitchen has granite counter-tops, state-of-the-art stainless appliances, chef’s gas range, 31 cu ft refrigerator, and double electric ovens.
• The bathrooms are all tiled with top-of-the-line fixtures.

Bedroom and Bed Configurations:
• “Gaslight House: 1st Floor: Master bedroom with king bed. 2nd Floor: #1: Master bedroom with king bed. #2 Two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. #3: Bunk beds and one twin. #4: Two twins which can be combed to make a king

• “Lake Cottage” First floor: Master bedroom with twin beds which can be combined to make a king. 2nd floor: #1: 2 Bunk beds with loft for 2 more. #2 Queen. #3 Air mattress bed on legs also available. .

Outdoor Space:
• Situated on Gerar Park, overlooking Lake Gerar, a quiet oasis in the middle of Rehoboth Beach for volleyball, badmitten, horseshoes, bacci and relaxation.
• Outdoor grilling, outdoor shower and parking for five cars (with two additional non-metered street parking permits).

Rented by the week only during the summer. Saturday to Saturday

Property manager

Matthew Hastings

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 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Borders Gerrar Park-Playing
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Owner Must Approve All Pets, Up to 30 lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking and no candles
PETS: With owner's permission: $200 pet fee
Tenants will provide their own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen linens. We provide mattress covers ONLY.
If there is a noise complaint after 10PM and the police are called there is a $1,000 fine.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rehoboth Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in North Rehoboth, a neighbourhood in Rehoboth Beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Travelling with kids? Consider Beach Arcade and Virtual Fun Arcade & Playland. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Funland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Parrot Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nalu Rehoboth Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Victoria's Restaurant - Boardwalk Plaza Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Obie's By the Sea - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH located?

This family-friendly Rehoboth Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Gerar, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Rehoboth Beach. Clear Space Theatre Company and Verrazzano Monument are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

virginia p.

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

Race Weekend

We had 15 runners in town for the Delaware Running Festival. The house was perfect for a big prerace dinner, walking distance to the boardwalk start/finish and restaurants for post race. The house was beautiful, incredibly comfy with lots of space, bathrooms and all the amenities. Mat was very responsive when needed. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina Q.

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

Wonderful family vacation home

This property worked out really well for our family- including kids and grandkids. The owner was easy to work with, and was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Wedding Weekend

The house was perfect for our family weekend! Mat was a great host and the location of the house couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great Place for big families, perfect location

Great host, turnkey experience. Lovely, big home with a bonus back house. Ideally located near the beach / boardwalk and the action of rehoboth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Perfect for a multi-generational family

Our family enjoyed their week at this historic house. Access to the beach, the boardwalk and the shops/restaurants of Rehoboth could not be better. The kitchen(s) are the most fully equipped that we have ever encountered and the host was gracious and quick to respond. Best of all, there was lots of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location near the beach and boardwalk on a quiet street. Wonderful screened in porch and everything you need to go to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Olive Ave.

Great location. Plenty of room. Great front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

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

Great house with guest house

If you have multiple teen aged family members there may be an issue with the elderly neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry M., Towson, MD

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

Book Group

Nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

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

Fantastic Beach Vacation

We had another amazing week in Rehoboth and our host Mat was the best! We loved the house and cottage; it was perfect for our large family! Mat was extremely accommodating and had so many amenities provided! Looking forward to next year already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Rehoboth Beach Stay

The house is a little bit older, but it is in very good shape. The owner is extremely nice and very responsive whenever there was a problem. This summer is the second year we stayed in the house. We hope to stay there next summer also. The location and the number of bedrooms are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Teacher Beach weekend

19 teachers spent the weekend in Rehoboth. The property was perfect for us. It was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and Rehoboth Avenue. The owner was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We love the house and will be back

We love the house… And will be returning again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vi D.

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

Wonderful

The property was spacious, tastefully decorated, well equipped and the location was super convenient to beach, boardwalk, food & fun! The host was kind & responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marti L.

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

Gaslight and Lake House

There were 17 of us and everybody had a great time, we already booked for next year. The houses were in an ideal location for the beach and boardwalk, very clean and well stocked. The owner was so easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Thank You!

We had a wonderful family reunion and birthday celebration! Really loved everything about the house and location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Perfect property for large group (17 of us)

Could not have been happier with the property. Easy walk to beach even for the 6 yr old. Two houses let us put late sleepers in Lake Cottage and early birds in the Gas Light. Everything you could want was there - plenty of pans, dishes, every utensil imaginable, good library, plenty of blankets/pillows, games/puzzles/beach toys. The huge screened front porch was a bonus. Owner was easy to contact before and during our stay; very responsive. Would not hesitate to stay there again - best family vacation ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

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

Great Rehoboth Getaway

Our friend group had an excellent stay and the house was large but cozy at the same time. The 2 different lodging areas were great to give everyone their own space. We enjoyed the historical nature of the property and loved the huge front screened in porch. This property was super close to the beach and town. We walked everywhere. The host communication was smooth and we appreciated the Friday check in to make sure we received all the information. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty O.

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

Even better than advertised

The property was in a perfect location for access to beach and boardwalk, Rehoboth Avenue shops and restaurants and serene enjoyment of Lake Gerrar. The kitchen was very well-equipped with utensils, serving platters, and pantry items—we were able to serve a beautiful tea for 12 one afternoon. The very best part was the very large screen porch, where we spent most of every day. Mat was extremely responsive to questions and requests. I couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Incredible house, great location

The Gaslight House and Lake Cottage were amazing! Both were spacious, clean, and had all of the amenities we needed! We especially loved the kitchen and the front porch. The location was excellent - a short walk to the beach, Starbucks, and the Avenue. Honestly, I can't imagine a better house or location for a large family gathering. Everyone had their own room and then we all gathered in the family room or on the porch. We will definitely be renting this house again!

10/10 Excellent

Chad P., Severn

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

Absolutely Amazing!!!

What a perfect stay!! You WILL NOT REGRET Making a reservation at Mathew’s home!!!! Lots of room to spread out, the screened porch is the perfect cherry on top. If i had to make one suggestion….i couldn’t find a crock pot….Lol! Trust me this place is off the charts perfect for larger groups. There is literally every other cooking and serving utensil, tool, pot, pan, coffee maker…..it’s ALL THERE!! Oh yeah….the beds are super comfy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Great family vacation spot!

We had a wonderful stay in the Gaslight house and lake cottage. Despite being a large family group of 17, we felt very comfortable in the space and all were impressed with how lovely the home is. We cooked many large meals in the well appointed kitchen, spent loads of time on the spacious screened porch and fully appreciated the proximity to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants while still being on a quiet street. Mat was a wonderful, responsive host who went the extra mile when we had any issues. We would definitely recommend staying in his home and hope to make it back again ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua O.

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

Multigenerational one week stay.

The host was very attentive. The house is very clean. Most things have been recently updated. Some of the older things were quite serviceable. I have never stayed at a rental house that had so many kitchenware items available for use. The owner supplied all sorts of things we often don’t see, laundry detergent, dish towels, Abundance of paper goods. Lots of toys And books for kids. Lots of beach equipment. Excellent restroom facilities. Having the two separate buildings worked very well for our family as we wake up a different times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

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

75th Birthday with Family

We all had a delightful time! Having rented this house twice before, I was confident that it would be perfect for the family group. The lovely front porch was a plus...great for reading, gathering , eating and kids play. Perhaps I missed the link to a linen rental option, and would use such a service if it were available. You also have a neighbor who is very concerned with the number of cars parked in the driveway (she said 4 was the max allowed), and with anyone stepping on her grass. We all attempted to stay on the proper side of the marker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

stephanie m., tunkhannock

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

Loved the location

The location was great! So easy to run up and grab lunch and get right back to the beach quickly. Nice size for our large group, however we had a few days out of the week where we d come up from the beach to shower and after a few showers there was no hot water. I only gave it 3 stars on cleanliness as we stayed in the cottage and my daughter found dried up contacts on the ledge near her top bunk, the loft was pretty dirty too however we didn’t have anyone who needed to stay up there so it was nt a big deal for us. The main living areas and bathrooms were clean. The outdoor shower behind the cottage didn’t work and there were no beach chairs. I will say Mathew was very easy to contact and quick to respond on any questions we had which we did appreciate. Overall we managed to have a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Hastings

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The owner lives in Rehoboth Beach and has owned and rented this property since 2013.

Why they chose this property

If you want location, if you want peace and quiet, if you want to walk to the grocery store, to church, to a bookstore, to shop or to eat ... this is perfect. If you want a family house which permits large group activity yet has lots of space for privacy and summer naps ... this is the place. If you want an elegant, comfortable, memorable true vacation from everyday stress to connect with your friends and family ... this is the place.

What makes this property unique

The two houses afford ultimate family gathering and peace and quiet. The proximity to the beach, to town and to the outlets is unsurpassed. The houses are elegant, functional and completely comfortable. The screened-in front porch is perfect for eating, playing games, laughing, snoozing and reading. The beds are comfortable and the Park and Lake are wonderful.

Bedroom and Bed Configurations:

Gaslight House
--1st Floor Master Bedroom with King Bed (and yes, room for a blow-up mattress for another) (2+)
--2nd Floor Master Bedroom with King Bed (also room for a blow-up mattress for another) (2+)
--2nd Floor: 2 twins to push together to become a king (2)
--2nd Foor: 2 twins to push together to become a king (2)
--2nd Floor: 1 queen bed, 1 bunk (3)

Lake Cottage
--1st Foor: Master Bedroom 2 twins to push together to become a king (2)
--2nd Foor: Bunk Beds (2) and Loft (2)
--2nd Foor: Queen Bed (2)

Languages:

English