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Welcome to The Whippoorwill!!!
Our private beach!
Sunrise on our private beach
Dolphins are a common sighting
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite

+1
1 King Bed and 4 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE BEACH LOCATED IN A PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD

Sleeps 10 and perfect for extended families. All your cares are washed away as you relax on the exclusive private guarded beach located just steps away from your quiet 4 bedroom private residence with 3 full bath rooms, large enclosed deck which is amazing during a delightful rain storm and an excessively large patio with grill and two picnic tables plus numerous lounge chairs.

The Whippoorwill with it's family amenities and comfort has been a family favorite for decades.

Appointed with families in mind, the sleeping arrangements include a private master suite with jacuzzi tub, a centrally located bedroom with a king size bed, as well as, a 3rd bedroom with two singles and finally a 4th bedroom with 2 sets of bunks.

Enjoy the local song birds as you enjoy your morning coffee on the screened-in porch and feast on local crabs on the massive 30 x 30 deck as the sun sets.

Property manager

Ellen Throop

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Carousel Ice Skating Rink, or consider a night out at Seacrets. 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

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Maryland Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 26 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE BEACH LOCATED IN A PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE BEACH LOCATED IN A PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE BEACH LOCATED IN A PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE BEACH LOCATED IN A PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches, Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Fenwick Island Beach. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

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

Great Family Spot

The place offers nice sized bedrooms with nice privacy & easy access to the beach. Really enjoyed our week here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Great property!

Great house for our family of young adults! House stocked with everything you need. Close to beach, shopping, restaurants. Had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Great House with Private Beach Access

Wonderful house with many amenities, including private beach access. 2nd year in a row staying there and the family loves it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis J.

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

14 Erret Road

Older facility, great neighborhood, close to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

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

Great fall weekend

Very spacious, comfortable house in a perfect wooded location not far from the beach. Had all the amenities we needed, including a large screened-in porch, and a very friendly and communicative owner, Ellen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Steve and Rose

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

Whippoorwill Review 2024

Place was nice and we'd stay there again. We loved the neighborhood and the beach. The shed with beach items and ping pong table was a plus Few Drawbacks: The cleaning service did not do a great job, one of the bedrooms were especially dirty. The refrigerator/freezer could probably use replacement soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence H.

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

Errett Road

We have stayed at this property many, many times over the last 20+ years. The kitchen and bathrooms need to be renovated. (e.g. Toilet seat hinge broken. Toaster oven too ancient to be safe.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly Z.

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

whipporwill Bethany

Beautiful large yard with lots of privacy. House was warm and cozy but was like a maze. Need to label light switches as they are not where expected. Cleaning between tenants was lacking and furniture pads on screened porch really stunk.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian F.

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

We stayed for a beach party for a friend

The property was perfect. The private beach access and property were outstanding! Being able to walk to the beach from the house was perfect. We had an outstanding weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette O.

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

Love it!

The house had everything we needed and the location was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Wonderful week in a good cottage

The 4th time we stayed here and it was a wonderful time. Great area to be, a nice private beach, and close to plenty of good restaurants. Well stocked cottage with plenty of space for various activities. A wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

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

Our favorite beach house by far!

This was the best beach house and experience we have ever had - and we've been coming to Bethany Beach for over 10 years! We all loved this place - our daughters and sons-in-law and 2 grandkids. The house is amazing - plenty of room to gather together and still find a quiet corner to go and read & relax. The house has everything and more we could hope for - books, games, puzzles, beach gear and chairs, lawn games, bicycles, ping pong (yay!) and more. The kitchen is small but perfectly supplied with high quality dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, etc. And the walk to the beach was short and easy. Our host was great! This is by far our favorite place and we plan to come back again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Wonderful Place

Great experience with the property owner. She was very responsive. The property was clean and a lot of amenities. Close to the private beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Landenberg, PA

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

Hi Ellen, we had a marvelous stay at your beach house last weekend. Here are a few of our thoughts for anyone who might be considering renting your beach place. First off, I need to say that it’s a GREAT beach house for any large family. We only stayed two nights but my group of two families would be quite comfortable at your place for a week or even two. A number of the original houses in the Middlesex Beach community are still quite charming after fifty plus years but we think yours has been cared for better than most, it’s certainly larger than most, and your three-room master suite is so secluded from the rest of the house that my wife and I felt like we were staying in a separate home. Your house is set back from the road about seventy feet, and the many trees and open space all around the exterior makes for excellent privacy from passers-by on the road and from neighboring homes as well, so we felt comfortable letting the young children in our group roam free. (Your hammock was a massive hit with that crowd.) Your house is just three short blocks to the beach so we walked back and forth once, and drove another time. Your kitchen is small compared to the enormous kitchens common to today’s new homes, but we found it stocked with all the pots, pans, cutlery and cooking utensils etc. that our group of nine needed, and your VERY large dining room table was appreciated as it probably could easily have accommodated ten adults. Over the years we’ve rented beach houses that had uncomfortable beds and chairs. Your beds are solid and comfortable, and you have an abundance of comfy chairs and sofas that were more than adequate for our five adults and four young children. Your ping-pong table on the backyard deck was a big hit - we found plenty of ping-pong paddles and balls in your shed, and we played until dark both nights. We were also delighted to discover your well stocked game closet and we played so many games of chess and cards that we never got around to Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, or any of your myriad other games. We truly enjoyed our too-short stay and are looking forward to visiting again, hopefully next spring. Thanks for your hospitality! —Bob
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Time at Whippoorwill

The property is a very reasonable distance to the beach and has a nice shed containing chairs umbrellas and games. The house itself was comfortable, though a bit dark on cloudy days, and the galley kitchen took some getting used to (which we did). All required kitchen equipment was available. The four bedrooms were spacious enough for each couple. We didn't use the bunk bed room, but that also was large enough for children. Communication with the owner was very swift. We enjoyed our time there and came home feeling very relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great stay in a quiet beach neighborhood

The property is very well appointed. Lots of room for people to spread out and find their own space. Short walk to the beach as well as parking passes to park even closer so you don't have to lug your chairs and such. Very peaceful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnold S.

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

Funky Cute

Great location. Very good response from owner when questions arose. Spacious except for small kitchen. Very comfortable. Great week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Levon M.

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

It was a wonderful vacation that we will always remember.

It was a wonderful vacation that we will always remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Unique property in a great location

We loved our stay here in the summer of 2020. The house has a very unusual layout, with long twisting hallways leading to "hidden" rooms and a screened-in porch. Half the fun for the young ones in our family crew was exploring the house and claiming their spots in the double-bunk room. The house can be a bit dark in places (lots of dark wood paneling), but was quite comfortable and very clean. It's in a shady, wooded setting. A doe walked by us as we unpacked the cars on arrival day, but alas we never saw another one all week. The beach is great, just a short walk, and uncrowded enough to allow for proper social distancing in this summer of Covid. There is an open air fruit and vegetable market within walking distance. The neighborhood is bikeable for young kids, lots of dead-end streets. The only very minor issues we had is that the outdoor shower is not in service (but there are 3 indoor ones), and bikes, advertised in the listing, were not available so we had to rent (the owner said she was unable to arrange bike maintenance this year due to the Covid situation). The owner was a pleasure to work with and responded quickly to email inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

angela p.

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

Tight kitchen but spacious home.

Good rental experience. Tight kitchen but spacious home And easy access to the beach via a 3 block walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

A great week away

The property is great. This is the second time we have stayed here (hopefully not the last). The cottage was very well equipped with everything you would need including games. It even had a pull down movie screen that we used with our projector to have a few movie nights. Plenty of space for everyone. A great screened in porch that got used for card games, long talks and even a round of the game of Life. The owner is very helpful and easy to communicate with. All around one of the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kathleen O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Love Middlesex Beach

The Whipporwill is a traditional beach cottage in the Middlesex Beach community. We love the beach and rent in this community each year. The cottage has an extremely small kitchen that doesn't accommodate more than 4 adults. In addition to the small galley lay-out of the kitchen (only one person can fit in the kitchen at any given time), there is no cabinet space to store food or cooking items for those who enjoy cooking (like us). Another disappointment was the absence of an outside shower - while the house advertises an outside shower, there is a small cabinet attached to the outside of the house - but the water was turned off and the space was full of beach chairs and umbrellas. The cottage does have 4 nice bedrooms, 3 ample bathrooms, and a nice family room - all with hardwood floors. Another plus is the 5 parking spaces on the property. The kitchen is the biggest sticking point in the house - especially for the price we paid and the number of people (12) that the cottage claims to accommodate. The owner is terrific and very responsive to all issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Great Beach House

First off, Middlesex beach is a great community. The house is tucked back in the woods, so there is a lot of shade and things stay relatively cool on the screened in porch all day long. You can walk to the beach, which isn't as crowded as some of its neighbors in Delaware. I love the vibe of this house. It has a well equipped kitchen (citrus squeezer!) and a Sonos. Some in our group of 7 were working or schooling remotely, and we all found spots where we could do our work separately and there were spots for us all to gather as a group. One thing to note--this seems to be one of the original style homes in Middlesex, which I have a preference for. It has a low profile, with wood paneling and the interior stays rather dark and cool. Some of the properties in Middlesex seem newer and more sprawling. It just depends on your family needs and preference. I'm definitely bookmarking this for our future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great cottage at the beach

Cottage was well maintained and very well equipped. Plenty of room for us to spread out and read, listen to music, grill etc, etc. We plan to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

maureen s.

Excellent, as always.

Lots of rooms; lots of privacy for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Throop

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2nd generation owners - owned by sisters, Ellen Throop and Kate Throop.

Why they chose this property

Over 1/2 mile of pristine, wide open and guarded private beach.
Plenty of personal space, as well as great gathering areas.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy a never crowded, private beach guarded by the multiple award-winning Middlesex Beach Patrol. Direct surf side seating. Plenty of room for games on the oversized beach.

Languages:

English