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Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles

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Bay Forest Club House
Front of Villa Belle Bethany
Kitchen with Dining Area
Spacious Kitchen, Hardwood Floor, Granite Counter, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Indian River Inlet
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2 (Yellow Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Blue Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Green Room)

2 Single Beds

Loft area

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom (Red Room)

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 (accessible from Yellow Room/Loft)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 (accessible from Blue/Green Rooms)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles

Resort living at its best!

Welcome to Villa Belle Bethany. Completed in October 2014, this like new, bright and spacious (2,900 sq ft) end-unit 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom luxurious villa in Bay Forest community features a great open floor plan, 10 foot ceilings, arched entryway, granite counter tops, gleaming hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and 6 Samsung HD Smart TVs, just to name a few.

The end unit location allows greater privacy, natural sunlight and ample space for kids to run around outside.

The first floor plan includes a gourmet kitchen, dining room with comfortable sitting for large family groups, a spacious great room, 55'' Smart TV and Blu-ray DVD player. The laundry room off the kitchen has full size Whirlpool washer and dryer. The brick patio off the great room allows you to enjoy the great outdoors while you sip wine, share a meal, or play cards or games.

All brand new furnishings and luxury bedding are featured throughout.

The king master bedroom on the first floor features an additional private sitting room with a queen size sleep sofa for relaxation or reading, 40'' Samsung Smart TV, a master bath (with double vanities,soaking tub and shower), and a walk-in closet. There is another 1/2 bath off the hallway on the main floor.

The second floor has two queen bedrooms, and another bedroom with two twin beds, and a loft with a queen size sleep sofa. Each bedroom is equipped with a 32'' Samsung Smart TV. The loft area also includes a 50'' Samsung HD Smart TV, a Blu-ray DVD player and a supply of games, books, and videos for evenings or rainy days.

The Bay Forest resort offers beautiful walking / jogging / biking trails through wooded areas with views of the many ponds and fountains. There are two Clubhouse complex areas for recreational purposes. The clubhouses feature lap pool, lazy river, water slides, tennis courts, basketball, bocce ball court, playground, and a state of the art fitness center. Enjoy poolside delivery of drinks and meals/snacks or gather in the evening around the community fire pit. All within walking distance! Or head to the community pier for crabbing, fishing, or launching off to kayak, canoe or paddle board towards the bay (you will need to bring or rent your own man-powered boat).

Bethany beach is less than 4 miles away. Free shuttle service to/from the beach runs every hour in season from Bay Forest Resort. Award winning golf courses, duty-free shopping, sailing, fishing, fine dining...... You're just minutes away from the beach towns of Rehoboth, Ocean City, and Fenwick Island, plus all the excitement and activities they offer.

Property manager

Helen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome.
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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
Change-over date in Summer (June - August): Saturdays
Per our HOA policy, Guests 5 years and older will be charged a $50 per person per stay fee. Owner will add this fee to total once Guests confirm.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf, or check out an event or a game at The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 41 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Den Bar & Grill at Bear Trap Dunes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Premium Bay Forest Resort, End Unit, Beautiful, Spacious, Bethany Beach 3 Miles located?

This family-friendly Ocean View villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Holts Landing State Park and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Great location in a great community

We enjoyed our stay in Bethany Bay. This townhome was well appointed, clean and comfortable. It was convenient location to the pools and fitness center. We enjoyed the walking paths, access to the bay and the lazy river pool. It was a short drive to the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Helen was a great host who shared a lot of information about the community and the townhome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Wonderful rental and amenities

This was our 3rd time staying at this rental, rental was perfect and we love the amenities bay forest offers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian E.

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

Fun stay

Didn’t care for that lock on front door needed help to open
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

2023 vacation

The house was amazing! Everything was clean, neat and tidy, and exactly as they described it. Helen and Blake are great hosts, and their home is wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed using both of the pools in the development, in fact, that was the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

Excellent Visit

Family of 6 adults and 2 children stayed for a week. The home was very spacious and comfortable. Bay Forest is a lovely community with terrific amenities. We used the fitness center, the pools, and walking paths, and the outdoor grill. We had everything we needed. We appreciated having beach items and a bike available in the garage. Grocery and pharmacy within a couple of miles. The owners clearly made an effort to feel that we were in someone’s home. We appreciated the TV streaming service in the living room. The owners were readily available when when questions came up. A very good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Bethany Beach Vacay

This property was everything we expected from the posting. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need for cooking, including a crock pot! The property was clean and well maintained. The owners maintained timely communication and addressed all issues. The neighborhood was amazing and has something for everyone. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at bay Forrest!!! The amenities at the property were incredible. From the shuttle to the beach to the 2 pools. We had an amazing week and most definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janeen D.

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

Very quiet friendly neighborhood. Well kept and safe.

A wonderful home to retreat to after the bustle of the boardwalk and beach. The amenities were great too. I would definitely stay again and recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

aly e.

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

Excellent vacation property!

Excellent vacation home in Bayforest. The house is very clean, spacious, quiet and exactly as described. The wifi is strong should you have to work and there is ample space to spread out. The amenities at Bayforest cannot be beat, with the home in walking distance to the pool and gym facilities, and child friendly activities. The owner is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We have stayed at other properties in the area. Villa Bethany is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristin L.

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

Simply Amazing!

This is it! This property was AWESOME! So clean and spacious! Helen and Blake were great to work with! The complex had EVERYTHING we needed! So close to the beach! We were MORE than pleased with this house!! Bethany Beach and Bay Forest exceeded our expectations!! What a wonderful experience!! Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome G.

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

Our vacation stay

Excellent and extremely well maintained property. We really enjoyed the other amenities and would highly recommend this property
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

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

Great vacation

My family spent the last full week of August 2021 at this property in Bay Forest Resort. What a great vacation. The condo easily accommodated four adults and two children under the age of 12. So much space! Beds were comfy and there was plenty of room to be together as a family but also to spend quiet time alone. The resort facilities are excellent with two pools (one especially good for kids with water slides and a lazy river), tennis courts, a gym, etc. Bay Forest Resort is a beautiful and well maintained community with quiet streets and slow moving cars. Even the full-time neighbors are nice. The grandchildren got a kick out of watching neighbors in their golf carts driving their dogs around the property. Helen is a very responsive and responsible property manager/owner. The condo was clean and well stocked. The second morning there we discovered that the blender was not working and informed Helen immediately. She, in turn, got back to us in hours and said that if we needed a blender we could purchase one, send her proof of purchase, and she would reimburse us. And that's what happened. We had the purchase price back in our account the next day. She answered all of our questions promptly and completely. In addition we all loved the garage full of stuff for the beach and recreation and the games for that one rainy afternoon we had. The condo is less than a 20 minute drive north up Rt. 1 to the wonderful Delaware Seashore State Park. Go early, between 9-10 am, and secure your place of choice on a beach (the one right before the Indian River/Rehobeth Bay Bridge and half way to Dewey Beach) with plentiful lifeguards and full amenities. Virtually every morning was spent on the sand and in the ocean for the six full days we were there. If you qualify for senior citizenship you can purchase a Sr. Annual Pass for $35 and save yourself a few dollars (daily entrance is $10 for cars from out of state). This was a top notch vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V.

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

Place was clean and had great amenities

Great neighborhood; loved walking in the mornings. Close to Bethany, dewy, and Rehobeth beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shamus O.

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

Wonderful

Great stay and Helen made everything easy. The home and community were perfect for us. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

House and amenities were fabulous

The house was large and accommodating, easily sleeps 8 people. The grocery store, beach, and Dewy were close and met our every need. The amenities were excellent! Bike and walking paths were easy to navigate and the pools were excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

BETH T., SEWICKLEY

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

Fantastic

Family vacation. We loved the property and amenities. Perfect family vacation. Enjoyed Bethany Beach. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Great Place to stay!

We had a great time at this location. It was close to the swimming pools which my daughter's family enjoyed, especially the lazy river. My wife and I was able to workout at the workout center and we also enjoyed the swimming pools. The grocery stores were very close. I would highly recommend this location especially if you have young kids in your group. The beach was also very close.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rocco D.

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

Wonderful Property...

We had a wonderful stay... property close to all amenities in the community and very close to beach (10 min drive). Loved the area. Great family location for the family... loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

First trip to Bethany Beach

The property was perfect for our family group of 7 adults and 2 small children. There was plenty of room for more people but I think the HOA limits this. We couldn't have been more pleased with the space and community. The lazy river was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shay G.

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

Would easily stay again!

Helen (owner) was very pleasant to deal with - she answered all our questions thoroughly & promptly. In fact, the day we arrived we had to call her with a question and she was immediately accessible. Home was spacious & ample for our 7 person group. Bedrooms were nice size and beds fairly comfortable. All rooms had instructions for how to use the TVs and lights /fans - that was useful! Kitchen was wonderfully stocked - everything we needed to cook & prepare daily meals. Although we brought our own, there were nice additions like dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, beach chairs, bikes. It was nice to have even if we didn’t utilize all of it. The community amenities were great. The lazy river pool was super fun for the kids & was never too crowded during our stay. Our kids also used the basketball & tennis courts. Very pleased with the amenities & overall community feel. It was quiet & family - oriented which is what we wanted. We definitely had everything we needed to have an enjoyable vacation and felt safe in the community. Although this property is not close to the beach, we found driving & parking near the boardwalk manageable pretty much any time of day. It was also very convenient to have a Giant grocery close by. The only minor issue I would mention is the WIFI - wasn’t very strong - but that seemed to be an issue everywhere we went in the vicinity. In terms of linens, it could be nice if they were provided because it was a bit cumbersome to bring all that stuff, but I will admit I often prefer my own pillowcases and sheets, but towels would have been good. We had to bring bath & pool towels. Overall great stay & working with Helen was a breeze! Relaxing vacation in well appointed home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Very good experience with house and complex

House was as advertised, everything in good shape. Back yard opens onto large shared area, not so private but generally very peaceful and nice for eating dinner in the evening. Two different pools to choose from, each with lots of bells and whistles for kids, neither was too busy during the week. Note: you'll need to be prepared to bring some necessities, like toilet paper and paper towels, and we ended up needing to refill the propane tank for grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Evie D.

Beautiful clean comfortable home. Community is wonderful with great amenities.

Helen was very responsive and pleasant to deal with. WiFi could be more reliable, but we managed. Overall, a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mary K.

Lovely Accommodations

The 3 high points of this rental: 1. The home is beautiful, new, and well furnished. The photos are accurate. 2. The water park/swimming pool was fun and enjoyed by all - especially the children. The lazy river supplies pool noodles - inflatables are not allowed except for swim aids on little ones. 3. There are two grocery stores (Giant and Weis) just 3 miles from the home. The 3 low points of this rental: 1. The house is located 5 miles inland in Ocean View, rural DE. This is not a true beach rental. We did not use the shuttle, we did not want to spend time waiting. We drove to the beach. 2. The cell phone reception is a dead zone. We had ATT, Verizon, and Tmobile subscribers and all 3 had no service or one bar intermittently in the entire Bay Forest development. 3. The internet band width in the house was slow, interrupted, and poor. Basically, we lived with poor connectivity for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

jenny d.

Very serene and accomodating property

This is our second vacation at this property within 5 years. We loved it the first time and loved it the second time! The house is very accommodating for our growing family! The amenities were very nice and they seem to be bettering the community over time with activities, etc. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B., Red Lion PA

Beautiful property.

My family and I loved this property. It was clean, roomy, convenient, great amenities. Good value! Owner was very nice to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Helen

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We have vacationed in many different places and countries. If circumstances permit, we'd always choose to rent a private home instead of staying in a hotel. After spending some time in Bethany beach, we fell in love with its central location, the unique charm and its family friendliness. We hope to share our retreat with other families who will care for it as they would their own, and hope you will have all the fond memories for years to come.

Why they chose this property

The Bay Forest community offers resort living at its best! The amenities are world class. The people are friendly. The location is convenient yet less crowded. During summer season, the community offers shuttle bus service to/from the Bethany beach, so that you will not have to worry about fighting for a parking spot at the beach during busy days/times. Charming, relaxing and family oriented, Bethany and Bay Forest offer you the best vacation experience.

What makes this property unique

We love the high quality construction of the homes in Bay Forest, the family feel and the quietness of this neighborhood. In addition, this end unit villa offers a great open floor plan (only available in certain newer models), natural sunlight, and plenty of indoor and outdoor space for family gathering, relaxation and enjoyment. The special features such as the arched entryways, hardwood floors and nearby community fire pit also make you feel living right at home while vacationing in a resort!

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