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Memorial and Labor Day weekend available. Oceanblk! Cute cottage, great reviews.

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Southwest corner Great Room showing Kitchen
Northwest corner Great Room showing Kitchen and Bath
Bath Entrance
Bath
Washer/Dryer in Northwest corner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 641.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Dewey Beach, DE
  • Dewey Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dewey Beach Parasail
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Memorial and Labor Day weekend available. Oceanblk! Cute cottage, great reviews.

TEACHERS & VETERANS: To honor your service to our nation's children and our national security, we will take 10% off your rental with verification. Thank you for all that you do.

IN-SEASON WEEKLY RENTALS USUALLY ONLY SATURDAY TO SATURDAY (except for holiday weekends or special offers): 3 nite minimum stays available April/May and Sept/Oct.

Rental includes one free reserved off-street parking space.

PAYMENT TERMS:
Payment of rent is required in full on the website at the time of reservation.
A reserve of $400 is placed on your payment card as a damage security deposit.

DISCOUNTS FOR WEEKLY RENTALS:
$100 for renting two consecutive weeks
$50 for return tenant renting full week

All in season rentals include a professional cleaning service before your visit at no charge.


HOW COMMUNICATION WORKS
1. If you have any questions before committing to rent, you can ask them on the website and we will answer.
2. When you are ready, make your reservation with payment on the website, and it will instantly be confirmed.
3. We'll email you a contract, you fill it out and return it to us. We will also send a packet of information.
3. Approximately 2 weeks before your dates, we'll mail you and a set of keys.
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We are off Saulsbury Street, mid-ocean block, south side, nestled among other cottages 5 lots from the beach. From our house to the surfline is 150 yards. On quiet nights you can hear the ocean from the bedroom windows.

Two bedrooms include one with a built-in full size double bed (storage space underneath) and one with a built-in bunk bed combination (full size double on the bottom and twin on the top). Living room has a full size futon.

Living room/dining room kitchen is a wonderful open space plan with partial cathedral ceiling and skylights. Living room has an indoor swing for kids which can be stowed out of the way if you wish. Games and puzzles for kids. Master bedroom and living room have skylights. There is a clothes washer/dryer. There is no dishwasher.

Dewey Beach occupancy laws allow 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 in a living area on a sleep sofa, making a maximum occupancy of 6 for our house. However, our cottage/small house is most comfortable for up to 4 adults or a family of up to 6 with children. Seating inside is a 3 seat futon plus 6 dining chairs. The house is 450 square feet in size.

It is about a mile to the town of Rehoboth, which has many attractions including the Boardwalk and Funland for kids. The Jolley Trolley runs every 10-15 minutes if the walk is too far. Fast food, casual and formal restaurants, as well as shops and activities, are available within steps in Dewey Beach.

We have vacationed here since we bought the house in 1995 as a childless couple waiting to adopt, and have precious and priceless memories of weekends and summer weeks here as our family expanded with two daughters from Russia (now 23 and 19), and a daughter and grandchildren from Mexico (23, 7 and 4).

Over the years we have been blessed to share our vacation home with family, friends and tenants who have made memories of their own, and shared some with us through notes, cards and photos.

Our goal is to provide you with a wonderful vacation experience like we had in Rehoboth/Dewey Beach as children: a basic beach cottage with the ocean only steps away, and a place where kids can be kids and adults can relax and not be concerned about sand and wet suits.

Property manager

Keith V. Bird

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Books, puzzles, games, videos, bunk bed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Dewey Beach

Located in Dewey Beach, this cottage 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. East of Maui and John Waples Memorial Playground are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Dewey Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dewey Beach Parasail - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indian Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beer Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nalu Surf Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wings To Go - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial and Labor Day weekend available. Oceanblk! Cute cottage, great reviews. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Memorial and Labor Day weekend available. Oceanblk! Cute cottage, great reviews.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Memorial and Labor Day weekend available. Oceanblk! Cute cottage, great reviews.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Memorial and Labor Day weekend available. Oceanblk! Cute cottage, great reviews. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Dewey Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Bottle & Cork and East of Maui are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

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

Very nice place and close to everything

Very clean and close to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

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

Clean and close to beach

Very nice place for the money
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Loved It!

Great little beach house! It is close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants. Can't wait to come back to Dewey again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C., Greensboro, NC

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

Vacation week

Great location and very clean place. A place like this is hard to find for just two people even though it definitely sleeps more. My wife and I had a fantastic time in Dewey her birthday week. Definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to be close to the beach and in the center of activities including restaurants in Dewey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Little Piece of Paradise

This place is literally 100ft from the beach. Stayed in Dewey many times in a condo a few blocks way on the other side of RT1. Location of this place can't be beat, unless you're beach front. The price is more than reasonable. The owner is extremely friendly and sent me useful information about happenings in the area. My family had a great experience and would stay there again. Brian
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

A cozy bungalow right near the beach

One of the first things I asked Keith (the owner) was, "Is it noisy from all the traffic?" He said, "No." and it wasn't! This is a lovely small house with two bedrooms, living/dining/kitchen and a bathroom. There were just two of us, but we could have easily had two kids along and still had room to breath. The location is perfect - a 1 minute walk from the beach without having to cross traffic. The house was a nice place to rest and sleep between resting and sleeping on the beach. Dewey is reputed to be a "party" town, but as I said at the beginning, you can't hear traffic, let alone revelers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Cozy cottage close to everything

Cozy cottage in a great location! Owner was great to eork with and quick to respond to any questions I had. This was the first time we rented from VRBO. We would rent this cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Ready to book for next summer!

House was spotless when we arrived. Google maps doesn't really give you a sense of how close to the beach...it's like 50 feet before you get to sand. Ac works well. Kitchen had everything we could need. Washer/dryer was a bonus. Short walk to tons of restaurants and stores if you are brining your own linens, the bunk bed is a twin and a full, not 2 twins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Beach Vacation

Very nice. Roomier than we expected. Lots of places to eat and shop in walking distance. Also, the beach is 2 minutes away. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

Week in Dewey Beach

Rustic and comfortable property located just steps from the beach and downtown Dewey. Perfect for a small group looking to spend time on the beach or in Dewey and Rehoboth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay D., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Perfect location

Just a short walk to the beach, this location was perfect (especially for our young kids). Quiet street but right behind the main drag with many restaurants and shops. Cottage stayed nice and cool at night. Many games, coloring books etc for the rainy days. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Steps from the beach

This place was steps from the beach! Sweet spot with an AC unit in each room that kept it nice and cool. Steps from the Best crab cake around and the popular Starboard which has the best breakfast. There was beach stuff for kids and boogie boards. I love the way the dogs come on the beach in the AM and PM after the lifeguards leave. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Penelope L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Air conditioner had mold in the units and 2 of them didn’t work. Owner was not helpful vrbro awful

Nightmare
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Honeymooners

It was so cozy! Could walk right to the beach and all kinds of bars and restaurants. All the amenities were provided. Perfect location! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

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

Beach block cottage

The cottage was super clean, comfortable, quiet, had cable and Wi-Fi , convenient walk to restaurants and bars but best of all, a 30 second walk to the beach. We loved it and hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

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

Short Vacation

Renting was easy, great location, would absolutely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

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

Perfect Stay!

We absolutely loved this house, the location and this area! As of first time in Dewey, we weren’t sure what to expect. The home was clean, quaint and the perfect beach home. The beach is right at the end of the road - easy to walk back and forth throughout the day. The neighborhood was quiet and lovely! We walked everywhere for breakfast/coffee, dinner and drinks. Our group was just two adult, but the home could comfortably accommodate more. What an awesome area and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Perfect beach escape!!

The cottage was very close to the beach and it accommodated all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dermot M.

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

Great place in a great location!!!

Absolutely awesome!! Perfect place in an great location. Right by the beach. Very cute and nice place. I would definelty recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

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

Location, location, location!

Our family of five, children 16, 14, and 12, had an absolutely wonderful time! The house is exactly how it is described, the property manager responded quickly to all correspondence and resolved the one small issue we had immediately! We hope to definitely return next year. There are not a lot of bells and whistles but the location is perfect, kids went back and forth to the beach and we walked and biked to restaurants in Dewey and Rehoboth. My son said the pull out couch was the most comfortable one he had ever slept on 😊!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Bungalow

This cottage is perfectly situated between the beach and the bustling downtown of Dewey Beach. It was very clean and well-equipped for cooking (just remember to bring paper towels, tp, and dish soap!). We really enjoyed out stay and would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Perfect beach cottage

We had a great week staying in this cottage. It is so close to the beach that I walked up and had my coffee in the sand every morning. Also very close to all the bars and restaurants--especially the Starboard and Dewey Beer Company. Aside from grocery store runs, we parked our car and were able to walk to everything. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. With three kids, we used all the beds, including the futon in the living area. We used the outside hose to rinse off all the time. That being said, the one improvement that would make a world of difference would be an outdoor shower. All in all, we would highly recommend this cottage for a beach getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Philip P.

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

Great Location, perfect for a couple

The location is ideal for making trips back and forth to the beach during the day, and going out to bars and restaurants at night. Although it's smaller, it fits a lot of amenities like well stocked cookware, small deck area outside, and Roku TV. Small upgrades like better mattresses, a larger waste bin, and a newer/bigger grill would make this a five star review for me. Overall though, it was a positive rental experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V., Doylestown

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

Great location to the beach!

The property owner was very organized with the needed paperwork and information. The house was a great price, very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Krista O.

Delightful little cottage very close to the beach

The cottage was actually more spacious than I expected based on other reviews. The owner provides four towel bars in the bathroom and extra hooks on bedroom doors to allow six people to dry bath and beach towels. There is also a clothesline outside. There were no damp odors in the cottage. The kitchen was well equipped. No trouble preparing meals. I don't particularly like gas stoves but it did the job. The tap water was good. First time I've rented and haven't had to purchase bottled drinking water. The location was great. Other sections of the beach were much more crowded but we saw less traffic along our beach access route. The walk to the beach was shorter than expected. We had no issues with parking but there were never more than 4 cars total in the private lot while we were there. It might be a little tight when fully occupied. I always had space to turn around so I never had to back out into the road. The only downside was the mattresses. The master bedroom has a 4" foam mattress on a wooden platform. It was in decent shape but that's not a lot of padding on a hard surface. The full size mattress in the second bedroom was decent but had a saggy spot in the middle. My daughter said she could feel the springs in the twin mattress on the top bunk but she didn't seem to have trouble sleeping. The futon mattress was pretty bad. Definitely could feel springs when sitting and the metal center pole in the frame was very uncomfortable for sleeping. Because there were 5 of us renting and we used the futon as a bed for one person, there was really nowhere to sit comfortably except at the dining table. We were prepared for that and spent most of our time outside anyway. The space is really optimal for four or less people. All in all we were very pleased with the space and would definitely rent it again. We really enjoyed our first experience with Delaware beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Keith V. Bird

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We are an international and special needs adoptive family. Mom (Bonnie) is a psychologist; Dad (Keith) is now our 'stay-home dad' and property manager after 8 years doing mercy ministry among the poor in Juarez, Mexico. Russian-born daughters are Amy Oksana and Jennifer Marina. Mexican-born daughter is Yajaira Margarita. We also have the most wonderful grandchildren, Kimberly Diana and Kevin Michael , and Dominick. We are very blessed.

Why they chose this property

Bonnie had vacationed at the MD/DE shore from the time she was 3 years old, and Keith from about age 10. We rented for many years but had kept our eye on these little cottages. When one came on the market at the time we had a small inheritance from Keith's dad's estate, we were able to realize our lifetime dream of a little cottage at the ocean. 'Making memories' at Rehoboth/Dewey is now a four generation experience, with the grandkids loving it as much as we did, and our children did.

What makes this property unique

It is SO close to the beach, so easy to go back if you forgot something, to go to the bathroom (or take a potty training child back quickly!) Our little homeowners group of 9 all get along well and those who rent have had nice tenants as long as we've owned. We love having our little cottage where we can kick back, be casual and relax.

Languages:

English