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Lakeside Smoke-Free Studio with dock, canoe, wifi, HDTV, & Chromecast

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our pier, with steps into lake if you want to swim (at own risk).
Your studio is atop the garage.  24 x 24.  Complete privacy from owner's home.
Your welcoming committee saving your parking space for you.
come to front porch to check in.
your carriage house is over the garage, enter thru this gate.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Frederica, DE
  • Killens Pond State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • DE Turf Sports Complex
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Harrington Raceway and Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Dover, DE (DOV-Dover Air Force Base)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Spa like large bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside Smoke-Free Studio with dock, canoe, wifi, HDTV, & Chromecast

1/4 mile down a private gravel lane to your secluded smoke free lakeside carriage house studio apartment with double bed. Attached but not inside the owner's home. Windows overlooking trees, trees and more trees. Lake safe for swimming, and fishing. Stand-up Paddle-board, Canoe, Big Green Egg, and two fire pits. Close to Dover Air Force Base, but not in flight path. 20 minutes to Dover or Milford. 50 minutes to Delaware Beaches, 1 hour south of Wilmington. Day trip to DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, Brandywine Valley. WiFi, HDTV, premium channels, Chromecast software for streaming your own programs. On-site laptop. Games, puzzles, and brochures for local attractions and eateries. Kitchenette with small refrigerator with freezer compartment, microwave, stocked with utensils, plates, glasses. NO STOVE--many great local eateries--let the cook enjoy a vacation too!

Property manager

Gene Thornton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Supervised older children will be considered.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved pets with responsible owners welcome!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of ANY material in or near unit.
Guests leaving lingering cooking odors will forfeit deposit if unit must be taken off the market in order to air it out.
Extra overnight visitors will be charged $10 per night. NO Sleeping on the sofa! A cot is available.
Use of water craft and dock is at your own risk. Water in the lake is clean and safe for swimming.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Felton

Located in Felton, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Rookery North Golf Course and Dover Par 3 & Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Rodney Village Shopping Center and Carrolls Center Shopping Center. Hoppin Good Time and Delaware State Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frederica, DE

What's nearby

  • Killens Pond State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • DE Turf Sports Complex - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Harrington Raceway and Casino - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Dover Downs Casino - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 23 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Smoke-Free Studio with dock, canoe, wifi, HDTV, & Chromecast pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakeside Smoke-Free Studio with dock, canoe, wifi, HDTV, & Chromecast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Smoke-Free Studio with dock, canoe, wifi, HDTV, & Chromecast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Smoke-Free Studio with dock, canoe, wifi, HDTV, & Chromecast located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Killens Pond State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of DE Turf Sports Complex and Great Geneva. Tidbury Park and Hoppin Good Time are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Great Location

Thank you for being a gracious host. My stay was very restful and refreshing. Just what was needed. The welcoming bundles of fur were greatly appreciated. I’ll be back to enjoy some sunshine on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Beautiful and quiet property

Gene was a very kind host and was not intrusive at all! My girlfriend and I stayed for only a few days, but definitely are looking to reserve this property for future trips! Thank you for providing such a great place for us to stay. The lake was really pretty and the ducks who visited us were very friendly. Incredibly charming location and animals around the property :) ms. Kitty is very sweet and soft, and I’m happy I got to have her greet us
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia B.

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

A Vacation Rental

Small, cozy, clean, secure studio apartment. Gene, the hostess, is very responsive. The property grounds is beautiful; unfortunately, it was too cold to fully enjoy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Best stay in Delaware

We had a surprisingly great stay. We arrived late due to traffic, things were dark, we drove into an area unknown to us and thankfully Gere was there to flag us down! Tired and hungry, we received are key to the room and direction to a pizza place. When we opened the door to our Studio, we were blown away.it was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pete A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving

The property was nice, itwould be an ideal vacation for summer months. We were not aware of the no cooking allowed rule, we never planned to cook full meals but simple things would have been good to be able to cook. There is a hot plate and microwavnote and agreen egg was available (we were not informed about where it was and when we could use it) Additionally, cooking was vehemently discouraged by being continually reminded that if there was any odor left behind, we would be charged extra. There is no ventilation. Our service dog was revealed in our first email prior to renting but up to the hour we arrived we received harassing emails stating the dog couldn't bark, was not allowed to lift his leg to pee, could not be left alone or off leash. He is a service dog and we supplied all documentation and even stated what my disability is, ( it is actually a hipaa violation to ask.) Overall it was a pleasant stay and we would recommend the property however definitely be prepared to ask specific questions about anything you would like to do during your stay and be prepared for strict instructions upon arrival. Also, we wanted to have visitors during our stay and my son and his family came over one day with permission but my friend who i wanted to see has a little dog and i was afraid to ask, after receiving all the messages about the service dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

T B.

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

Serene Lake w/ ducks

A lovely, pretty place to visit, landscaping with birdhouses, whimsical statues among ferns, hydrangea, trees & rhododendrons. Gene is a wonderful host, lovely to talk with. Enjoyed petting Dolly, Ms. Kitty and Mr. JB the Cat. We will be back. Thank you Gene.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Weekend visit

Great unit for a couple. Decorated nicely and very clean. Everything was in excellent condition. We definitely will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Beautiful studio apt on the lake

I stayed at this property with my dog who was participating in an event in Greenwood. I chose it specifically because it was dog friendly and on the water. It was perfect for us. There is a fenced in “off leash” pathway down to the lake. This was perfect because it enabled me to let my dog be off leash to do his “business”. The lake is beautiful and very private. The first day we saw no one at all, the second day just two men fishing from kayaks at 8:00 am. The apartment is beautifully decorated and has enough space to make you fee that it is much bigger than it actually is. If there was one thing that I could change it would be the size of the refrigerator. It is very small and while it worked for me, I only had food for one person. I understand the issues of finding a refrigerator for a such small space but It might be worth checking into mini fridges with more cubic feet when they replace it. I would have been happier with less freezer space and more room for food. As I said, it was fine for me, but I just thought I’d point it out. All in all, it was a fabulous place to stay and I hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Quiet and relaxing

This place was awesome! Clean, quiet, relaxing, easily accessible and well maintained. Host was very responsive and was all about us having a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann W.

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

Great Stay

Awesome host, beautiful property, peaceful place to rest, etc. This is the best vacation/private rental place that I’ve stayed at! I look forward to staying here again sometime in the future. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Exceptionally clean and quiet!

The inside of the unit was immaculately clean. The property is gorgeous, just like being out in the middle of a forest. The owner was very informative and welcoming when we arrived. We were greeted by the dog and cats who love the company of the guests! I will be booking again on my annual trips back home to Delaware. Thanks again Gene!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

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

Lovely Place Close by Many Attractions

Lovely peaceful place to stay! We especially loved hanging down at the dock and campfires at night 😊 Also Rehoboth Beach is an easy drive from this stay too. Dover is about 20mins away & has many interesting things to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

A wonderful place to relax.

This is our favorite place to stay after a long day playing sports at the turf nearby. Wonderful host whom is attentive yet nonintrusive. Thanks Gene for another wonderful stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca h.

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

Great time

Quiet and peaceful! Just needed a place to rest after long days!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

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

Stress Reliver

This is the fourth year my wife and I have stayed here. The apartment is always very clean and neat. The bathroom is a nice size and we like the walk in shower. We enjoy lounging at the lake side deck, going out in the canoe, and a little fishing. It is a quite restful getaway. It is near Dover AFB and I recommend a visit to the Air Mobility Command Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Great Relaxing Stay

The Carriage House was a wonderful peaceful spot! The little lake out back was nice to sit by, and the accommodations of the house were just what we needed to feel at home for a weekend stay. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

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

Delightful stay

The Carriage House Apartment is just as advertised! Clean and comfortable! Beautiful location. Im so thankful we stayed here. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

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

Peaceful retreat

So relaxing and peaceful away from the hustle and bustle of Dover. Andrew's lake is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Frederica Lake House

Great place. Nice and secluded at the end of a private drive. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Nice studio apartment by the lake

This was a very clean and nice place to stay. I would love to come back during the summer to take advantage of its location on the lake. There was a good amount of storage space if you like to unpack - more than I have seen in many short term rentals of this size.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jose D.

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

Nice place to stay.

We stayed for winter when the snow storm hit Delaware. All and any issues observed were taken care off, immediately. Property manager very nice with good communication. In general is a very nice place.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S., Carnforth, UK

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

Birding stay in Delaware

The Carriage House was a wonderfully cosy place to stay. Everything was comfortable - bed, chairs, sofa; the kitchen was well-equipped and easy to use; and the shower was fabulous. It was lovely to come back to warm, welcoming accommodation after a day out birding at Bombay Hook and along the coast. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Best in the area

My partner and I were visiting friends for the holiday. This VRBO is situated about 20 minutes to 45 minutes from anything you might want to see it DE. Very private and on a beautiful property. A true value.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Always The best

We have stayed several times at the lake. this is a great "getaway" spot for anyone wanting to relax. As always the best place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri G.

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

Relaxing outdoors space

Beautiful lakeview, dock area. Lovely landscaping. Enjoyed the canoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gene Thornton

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We are a retired couple who served in the military after almost three decades of traveling around the world and living all over the United States. I, Gene, grew up outside Middletown DE, attended Washington College in Chestertown MD before entering the Army in 1973. I did personnel and public affairs. My husband, Don, was a Jersey boy who attended West Point and served in the Infantry with an alternate of Operations and Training. We volunteer for the American Heart Association, the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, belong to several philanthropic, veterans, and conservation organizations. My mom passed on in February 2016 . She wanted me to "make a little rental unit" over my garage to share our property with others. You will be enjoying her furniture when you stay with us. You will be honoring her request and I hope you will feel like you are at home.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with our house the moment we saw it because the view of the lake reminded us of the State of Washington where we had once been assigned. We entertained our mothers, our sisters and their families quite a bit when we first moved here. We spent a lot of love and labor improving the property. But now, the moms have passed on, the sisters have moved on and their families are having families of their own and none of them are nearby. We want to continue sharing our quiet location and beautiful lake with others.

What makes this property unique

You can only glimpse the lake from inside the unit, but you are welcome to use the outside of the home as if it were yours. Decks, docks, canoe, stand up paddle-boad, swim, fire-pit, try your luck with the Big Green Egg! (all at own risk, of course!). Its dark and quiet here, you will be tucked away in a forest. Join us in celebration of birds, ducks, geese, frogs and if you are lucky, you might see an eagle, blue heron, osprey, beaver or an otter while you are here.

Languages:

English