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Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Funland
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk

The Messner House – A charming 1930s beach home built by our Great Grandfather in 1935, located on a peaceful street just a little over a block from the ocean and boardwalk on the south side of town. Nestled on Stockley Street, the street is quiet and neighboring properties are not rented, ensuring a serene atmosphere.

This beautifully maintained home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, blending the timeless appeal of a traditional beach house with modern upgrades.

Bedrooms & Amenities:
Each of the four comfortable bedrooms is furnished with a queen bed, cozy quilts, quality linens, and bath towels. Smart TVs are provided in every room, and the house is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Kitchen, Dining & Family Room:
The fully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and all the essentials needed for preparing meals. The adjoining family room boasts a cathedral ceiling and a large dining table, perfect for family meals or enjoying a game of cards together.

Bathrooms:
The three recently renovated bathrooms include stylish tile showers with multiple showerhead options and heated floors for extra comfort. The unique Jack and Jill design of the upstairs bathrooms includes two half-bathrooms, each attached to a bedroom and sharing a spacious central shower.

Outdoor Space & Extras:
Relax on the inviting front porch, a perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach. At the back of the house, you'll find the laundry room with washer and dryer located beneath the garage apartment (which is occasionally used by family but is not rented).

The large outdoor shower, tucked under a canopy of climbing hydrangea, is an absolute oasis. With a rain shower head , it’s one of the best outdoor showers.

Location:
Just a short 10-minute walk to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, and only a little over a block to the beach and boardwalk. Enjoy easy, street parking with two parking permits provided, plus space for one car in the driveway. Fourth car can be parked parallel at the end of the driveway.

Pet-Friendly:
We welcome well-behaved dogs and would be happy to discuss how we can accommodate your pet during your stay.

Feel free to reach out with any questions—we’d love to host you at The Messner House!

Property manager

Christy Cullen
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 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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must leave parking permits at check out. $350 each for parking permit

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rehoboth Beach

Located in South Rehoboth, a neighbourhood in Rehoboth Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the 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 Funland Haunted Mansion and Ryan's Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Rehoboth Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Funland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Parrot Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gus & Gus Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Schell Brothers Coffee House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Summerhouse Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk located?

This family-friendly Rehoboth Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Funland Haunted Mansion and Ryan's Mini Golf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Rehoboth Beach 2024

We had another wonderful stay here with our family. The perfect house for a beach vacation! Comfortable and relaxing with easy walking access to the ocean and town. We’ll look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Nice stay in great location

We spent a lovely week at this perfectly located house with our family, including our 2 small dogs. We had everything we needed (they even provide linens!) and could walk to everything. The stairs were a little dicey for small kids (and tall adults), but it’s an older house,so the funky layout is part of the charm. The host was very responsive and reached out ahead of time with helpful information.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Family Beach week

The property was very quaint and great for our family. Excellent location with easy walk to beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

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

Great House in PERFECT Location!!

We absolutely adored this house!! The house is so charming and has really nice updates to the bathrooms and kitchen. The outdoor shower was a highlight! The front screened in porch is great for morning coffee and people watching without the bother of mosquitos. The walk to the beach and downtown was less than 5 mins and easily walkable for both the kids and elderly. The house was well stocked with the basics and linens/bath towels. The property manager was friendly, attentive and quick to reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Comfy house in a great location

This is a great beach house! The owners had all the basic necessities like dishwasher tabs, sugar and toilet paper, so grocery shopping at the beginning of the week wasn’t as bad. Check-in and Check-out was a breeze. The house has a great screened in porch and the tall trees and landscaping kept it noticeably cooler. The location is great- just a bit more than a block to the beach and several blocks south of Rehoboth Ave allows for an easy walk to shops and restaurants but a less-crowded beach at the Stockley Street beach access. We had a great time and will keep this one on the list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

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

Celebration week

What a great end to the school year. We had a wonderful time in this lovely home
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naz D.

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

Terrific

This stay was so sweet. The house is quaint, well stocked and built with love and character. The owners are incredibly responsive and kind. It was a wonderful stay for our family! We made great use of the location by easily walking to the beach and renting bikes to take long rides around the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Thank you! Great house for quality family time

Well maintained and located house for family fun. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Beach cottage - 1 1/2 blocks from beach

We booked a last minute Labor Day vacation and were thrilled to stay in this beautiful beach cottage only 1 1/2 blocks from the beach and boardwalk. We loved how comfortable the home and how equipped kitchen was. Like many rentals you have to bring your linens which is not convenient. There isn’t much of a yard but enjoyed the outside shower and screened in front porch. It is an old home and is noisy but who cares when you can be so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Love this house

Great location. The owner was super responsive. The house is cute. Love the neighborhood. Right by the beach and near the boardwalk. Very clean. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Wonderful getaway

Spent a wonderful July week in Rehoboth with family, relaxing after college graduation and prepping for the transition to “real life.” The Messner house is absolutely charming and the host friendly and helpful. Stockley Street is convenient and quiet. We hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALISON M.

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

Good location

We had a pleasant stay. The house had charm but updated kitchen and baths. Well appointed kitchen with spices etc. location is a short walk to the beach and Funland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

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

Idyllic

I can't imagine a better beach house than this one! It has all the options - quick walk to the fantastic beach and boardwalk, or you can stay in and read in comfort. All the little touches are there in the house and it has such a good vibe. Wonderful place and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen P.

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

Historic Home in Long Needle Pines One Block from Rehoboth Beach

This was a lovely historic home set in a grove of long needle pines with nice renovations preserving the ambiance of the home. In addition, the location couldn't have been better--just a block from the beach and a short walk to downtown activities. Just a couple of quirks: you bring your own sheets and towels and no soap in the bathrooms; however, the hosts left wine so you don't have to worry! Wonderful Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Great location

Location of this cute house was amazing! Great screened in porch, large living room, outdoor shower for rinsing sand and also washer/dryer a plus. Property owner/ manager was accommodating and quick to reply to messages! Bedrooms and kitchens were rather small in this house (looked roomier in pictures online) , but it's cute charm/ character outweighed the smaller sized rooms. Overall, very nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

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

Great return to Rehoboth

We booked this property to relive some childhood memories of coming to Rehoboth, and were thrilled that it exceeded our expectations. The house is kept immaculately, is comfortable, absorbed our 3 kids very well, and gave us the quintessential, nostalgic Rehoboth experience we were chasing. The property is a close block-plus walk to the beach, and nearly as close to Rehoboth Ave. The screened-in porch was a favorite spot in the early mornings and late afternoons/evenings. The history to the house gave it a real charm. The beds were comfortable, the space felt roomy, and our occasional run-ins with owner Barry (we sought him out) were lovely. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Wonderful Vintage Beach House

What a gem! Vintage Beach House charm with beautiful new bathroom facilities. A block from the Boardwalk and Beach, but away from the traffic. Great screened in patio for relaxed evening sitting. The host was very pleasant, responsive and helpful. We had a great stay. Would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

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

Perfect stay

House was super clean. Owner was fantastic and very responsive. Can’t beat the location. Would stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Amazing cottage close to the beach

Our experience at this property was perfect! Clean and exactly as advertised with great location on a very quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Dorothy T.

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

2021 Rehoboth family vacation

Very nice home/cottage! Beautiful new bathrooms! I wish at least 2 beach chairs were available to use. Short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Great House, Great Neighborhood Great vacation!

Lovely modernized cottage close to the beach. Perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Great spot for a week at the beach

Beautiful and comfortable home that is very close to the beach. We really enjoyed the screened in porch, and took advantage of the location for beach time, trips to Funland, and walks around the city. Will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Fantastic place and owner!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy beach home. It was well located and the owner was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christy Cullen

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Our family has been living in Rehoboth Beach for 4 generations. Our Great Grandfather built this home in 1935. Our home is an extension of us and our love for this amazing beach town. Our family still resides in Rehoboth Beach and we hope to be able to share this amazing place with you and your family.

Why they chose this property

This house offers a 5 minute walk to the beautiful beaches on the Rehoboth boardwalk. The property is maintained to assure your comfort and happiness throughout your stay.

The property offers 4 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. Outside shower, washer/dryer, dishwasher, disposal, icemaker, central a/c, wireless internet, cable tv.

What makes this property unique

This private and quite area is located in the heart of downtown Rehoboth Beach. Park your car upon arrival and don't worry about setting foot in it again. The beach and boardwalk are 1.5 blocks away. The excellent dining and shopping offered in downtown Rehoboth Beach is second to none and within walking distance. The cathederal ceiling and new remodeled kitchen and bathrooms are just a few features that make this home very unique and very comfortable. We look forward to your visit!

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