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Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach!

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The best seats in the house...
Beautifully updated kitchen
Kitchen and door to primary bedroom
Panoramic view from front door
Main room and front bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach!

Completely renovated and continuously upgraded three bedroom, two bathroom condominium facing the ocean on the first floor in the Island House at Sea Colony. PERSONALLY MANAGED BY OWNER, NOT A MANAGEMENT COMPANY. This is a ground floor unit that is steps away from the beach through our patio doors-no waiting for the elevators! Unit is upgraded every winter to insure all appliances and furniture are in excellent working condition. Fully renovated and stocked kitchen with various size pots and pans, utensils including chef and paring knives, dishes for indoor and outdoor dining, wine and cocktail glassware, rice cooker, slow cooker, waffle maker, keurig and drip coffee maker, electric tea kettle, refrigerator with icemaker and filtered water, and full size electric stove and microwave. Flat screen, smart TVs in all rooms, available for login to your favorite streaming channels. Hard wood flooring throughout main rooms. Living room features a large sectional sofa with full-size pullout mattress, 60 inch TV and credenza with assorted games for kids and adults. Dining table seats six with additional seating for two at the serving counter. Island House is on the southern end of the Sea Colony collection of buildings resulting in very little foot traffic in the hallways or on the promenade. Very quiet!

Guests must provide sheets & towels. Rental linens are available from local providers. Please inquire for referrals. Comforters, extra blankets and pillows are provided in unit. All beds are extremely comfortable.

Primary bedroom has a king bed and adjoining master bath with shower/tub, generous counter space and cabinetry.

2nd (front) bedroom has a queen-sized bed, nightstands and closet. 3rd (back) bedroom furnished with a twin-over-double bunk bed, nightstands, reading chair and lamp, and closet. Hall bathroom has generously sized standing shower with rain head and hand held shower spray. Brand new stacked washer/dryer in hall closet.

Table, chairs and umbrella are provided for outdoor dining on patio. Beach chairs (8) and beach umbrella(s) are available to guests in the lockers underneath the building.

Elevators and stairs to the ground floor parking lot are steps away. Unit is equipped with a keyless entry system.

Sea Colony has installed a comprehensive smoke/CO monitoring system throughout the complex that communicates with local firefighting units in event of an incident. Sea Colony Security personnel are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Sea Colony has 2 large gyms with cardio and weight equipment. Fitness classes are available at an additional per-class charge. All indoor pools/hot tubs are open year-round. Outdoor pools are open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and a few are open into the fall months.

Additional fees: Guests will need to pay an Activity fee to the Sea Colony resort which covers use of all recreational facilities and the private guarded beaches, scheduled activities, use of the tram and parking. This is a required resort fee paid directly to the resort at arrival and applies to all guests, ages 4 and older without exception. These fees are set by Sea Colony Recreation Association and homeowner is not responsible for fee collection or distribution of badges or parking passes.

2025-26 Weekly Activity/Parking Passes Prices

01/01/25-05/02/25 - $15
05/03/25-06/06/25 - $25
06/07/25-09/12/25 - $55
09/13/25-09/19/25 - $25
09/20/25-03/31/26 - $15

Weekly rentals ONLY from Memorial Day through Labor Day (7 nights, Saturday to Saturday). Rental/damages agreement required and will be sent to guest prior to taking possession of unit. Guest making this booking will be considered Primary Guest and must be on premises for the duration of the stay. Refundable damages deposit required. Cancellation policy as listed on VRBO.

Property manager

Mary Bollinger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ground floor. Walkout to beach.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO PETS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND-INCLUDES ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and 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 Carousel Ice Skating Rink. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Maryland Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 27 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach! have a pool?

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

Is Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Oceanfront. Island House, renovated. Steps to beach! located?

Located in Bethany Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 2 mi (3 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches, Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Another Great Stay

We love staying here! From the tasteful decor, updated appliances, and comfy beds, to the easy walkout access (great with small kids), this place has never disappointed us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Nice getaway

Enjoyed the property and the amenities! Very clean and we were surprised the outdoor pool was still open for the season!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Family Beach Trip

Great Condo ! Location is exceptional !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Wonderful beach getaway.

We have been staying at the Sea Colony for several years now, the last few at this property. The location can’t be beat, with kids the first floor location is ideal. The condo is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you may need. The beach locker with chairs and umbrella is very convenient as well. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was our second stay at this condo in Bethany. Everything was clean, neat and well stocked. The location is excellent, and the first floor walk out right to the beach is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Always perfect

This unit is perfect for our family. Will be looking to book same unit for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Beautifully maintained first floor condo

Beautifully maintained. Great location on first floor
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Beach getaway

Loved the condo and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Excellent stay

Property was clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. It was a great location and had everything we needed for a great beach vacation! Mary was very responsive throughout the process. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

Wonderful stay

We stayed with our two littles and had a wonderful time. Mary is great to work with and provides all the information you could ever need. Great location to the pools and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

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

Great weekend in Bethany

Great stay! We love Sea Colony and have stayed at many different condos over the last 30 years - this one was particularly lovely and clean. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Perfect!

Great location! Unit was well maintained, clean, relaxing and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Great Beach Getaway

Lovely home and so convenient to the beach! Our family had a wonderful time and we appreciate all of the extras provided in the home. This was our second visit and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Great Vacation

This is our favorite property at Sea Colony, and we have been renting various units for 17 years! Second year in this one and have already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Girls Trip

This was our second year staying here…myself and a friend, and my daughters with friends. We had the best time and absolutely love the condo. Can’t wait until our trip next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P., Falls Village

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful location on the beach. Unit is very clean and equipped with everything needed during our stay. Despite the rain, we had a wonderful time. Would return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect Vacation Rental

This is the perfect oceanfront location and unit for a family vacation. The unit was very nicely appointed and it had everything we needed. It provide an easy walk to and from the beach. Its end location was also very nice as it was very quiet with less walking traffic. We certainly would recommend this rental to anyone looking for a great three bedroom oceanfront unit on Bethany Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Wonderful unit.

The unit was clean, up-to-date furnishings, kitchen well stocked with pots, dishes, etc. in a quiet area of SC. Owner was great to work with. Highly recommend renting this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Nice Spot!

Clean, great spot, close to beach, end of sea colony so some privacy, close drive to bethany boardwalk which we liked, water runs good, ac and heat work great, everything works, bed is comfy, and Mary is a great host who answered all our questions and was very helpful. We made some fun memories as a family here. Thank you Mary!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great Bethany Beach Spot in Sea Colony

We stayed here in June 2023. The condo was updated and very clean. We loved the easy access to the beach via the first floor balcony. We appreciated having everything we needed. The beach locker was conveniently located at the bottom of the steps just off of the beach and included great condition beach chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Sweet property beautiful condo

The condo is beautiful well equipped and t scenery was amazing too many dogs barking and there was a homeless man sleeping out front when I first arrived there was a guest who had a drone who followed me around for two days which was really creepy but other than that my stay was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Summer 2024

This is our second year in a row staying at Mary’s property. We cannot say enough about the cleanliness, comfort, and convenience of the property. We have three young children and haul a lot of stuff to the beach so the first floor is great for us. Being on an end unit means a lot less traffic and noise, as well. We had a light out when we arrived and Mary immediately had the maintenance man there to take care of it. Overall, we had a great vacation! Thanks again Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

private

Unit is situated on the ground level which makes it so easy to get to the pool and beach. The only issue is you don’t get that entire ocean view that being higher might achieve. However, the convenience for me outweighs it. The unit was very clean and the owner was amazing at getting back to you if you had any concerns . Overall it was a great experience in her unit and I would recommend renting from her .she takes a lot of pride in her unit and keeping her guests comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah R.

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

Beautiful beachside escape!

Mary’s apartment was beautiful, clean, well-kept, and well-appointed. The prettiest and cleanest Sea Colony flat we’ve stayed at in our 8 years of coming here. Being at walk-out level is great and convenient, as was our keypad access. The apartment is sparkling and everything feels new and in great condition. Communication with Mary was easy. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Beach Vacation

Great property in a very nice location. We had a very good week at the beach with weather and this property fit all of our needs. Would definitely recommended and stay again. Our only negative was that Sea Colony charged us twice as much for our weekly badge than what the property owner listed on the details sheet. That was a surprise for us when we checked in and nobody checked our badges the entire week at the pools of on the property. The only place I needed it was for the fitness centers. Overall great experience and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mary Bollinger

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I grew up in the Philadelphia area and my husband Vince is from Northern Virginia. We met while working and studying in NYC. We have always loved the beach and spent many vacation weeks at various beaches up and down the East Coast and in California.

Why they chose this property

Visiting a friend at Sea Colony with my then grade school age children, I fell in love with Bethany Beach. The immaculate beach, the quiet town, the excellent restaurants and the oceanfront family environment provided by the Sea Colony complex all beckoned to me. When I told Vince I wanted to buy a condo that had just come on the market, he happily agreed. We completed a gut renovation to our condo that year and have spent many relaxing weeks in it, both during the summer and in the off season. We hope your family finds it as comfortable and beautiful as we do, and comes back to enjoy the summer pleasures that Bethany offers again and again.

What makes this property unique

We love the privacy of our unit. It is the last of the 9 Sea Colony buildings and far enough away from the center of the complex that there is a sense of privacy. Because we step directly from our unit onto the promenade, we rarely use the elevator and have easy access from the beach to our unit when we need a break from the sun. We are also steps away from the outdoor pool shared by Island and Harbor Houses and a few more minutes walk from the larger indoor/outdoor pools and fitness area in the Edgewater complex. Edgewater also has a small convenience store for those mornings when we run out of half-and-half for our coffee!

Languages:

English

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