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BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa

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Amenities located just outside the villa doorstep (less than 1 min walk)
Comfortable family room with plenty of seating. New flat screen HD TV (12/15)
Fully equipped kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, gas cooking & granite tops
Dining Room table comfortably sits 10 (table has been extended since this pic)
Family Room (now has 43" flat screen smart TV)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ 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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Indian River Inlet
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom (Main Level)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa

This beautiful villa offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths; ~2900 square feet of first-class accommodations. Beautifully and tastefully decorated, providing both comfort and luxury. Fully equipped kitchen, full-size washer and dryer, end unit with 2-car garage.

The BEST location in Bay Forest!

Walking distance to most of the amenities in the community including the tennis /pickleball courts, outdoor basketball, tot lots, bocce ball, putting green, the amazing clubhouse offering a game room, gathering room, bar/grill, family-friendly pool with a lazy river and water slides (a treat for the entire family) or relax in the adult-only lap and lounge pool. The community also offers a Recreation barn (i.e., indoor basketball and fitness center), walking trails, and an herb garden. After dinner, take a short bike ride (we provide bikes for most ages) to roast marshmallows over the community fire pit or walk out on the pier at the marina. Please note that the Bay Forest community charges $50 per person administrative/community fee for each person 5 years and older. This fee will be charged as part of your reservation process (limited to 8 guests). Once this fee is paid to the community manager on the guests' behalf, it becomes non-refundable.

Optimally located within 1 mile of grocery stores, restaurants, and shops.

Property manager

Kim Snead

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this villa is on a lake. 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 happening at The Freeman Stage at Bayside or 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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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 15 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 37 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Grill - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST Location in BAY FOREST - Bethany Beach Villa located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Holts Landing State Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Dickens Parlour Theatre. Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Beautiful Bethany property

We had a wonderful week staying at Kim’s property… super comfortable, all you could need in the kitchen, great neighborhood amenities, and fairly close to the beach. Def will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

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

Great Week

The house was amazing and perfect spot in walking distance of all the amenities. My grandkids had a blast! Kim was an amazing host getting back to me so quickly with any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Highly recommend

This is the third year we have stayed in Kim’s place and we just absolutely love it there! The community is great from the people to all the amenities available. The communication with Kim is perfect, in the rare times you need to communicate with her she is alway available to help. We hope to one day retire in this community.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

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

Great stay!

The house was very comfortable and in a prime location in the neighborhood. True walking distance to the pool, clubhouse, etc. The drive to the beach is not far, and the owner was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Community and home

A beautiful community with a wonderful home and an excellent host! We had a great week for our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great location! We love this community!

The house was very spacious. Decor was very nice. The kitchen was great for cooking with multiple people. The master bedroom was huge. It was very close to the community pool which we loved! The only drawbacks is that there were no grill and no outdoor patio. There was a beautiful view of the point and the fountain. We brought collapsible chairs but would have love to sit out there for dinner. We did know this in advance so we brought a portable grill as well. The backyard is gorgeous and definitely a missed opportunity. Overall, we had a wonderful week and it went by way too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Outstanding summer vacation spot

We had an amazing time at Bay Forest. The pool is incredible and the location was perfect. Kim was so easy to work with and we would definitely stay there again in the future. Thank you, Kim, for giving us a wonderful way to end our summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Beautiful neighborhood

We had a really nice stay. The neighborhood was really nice and the amenities amazing. Really wished we had more days at the kids pool and had the shuttle working as well but we managed with out issue. Next time we will come later in June so all amenities are open but the house and the owner were really nice. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer A.

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

Family Getaway

My family and I had a wonderful time. The townhouse was very spacious and had all the amenities we needed. The BayForest Community was a great place for the family to kick back and relax. It had something for all ages! Kim, the owner, was so easy to work with as well! Always responded to my questions right away! Thanks for a fun week Kim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin j.

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

4th location in Bethany

Great location to pool and clubhouse. Cable tv options were very limited. need to invest in a upgraded package so visitors can actual enjoy tv at night. people in complex very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Great Family Vacation Place!

Bay Forest is a wonderful area for a vacation with family/kids. The facilities are first rate, clean, and so many options that we didn’t even have a chance to try everything we wanted to sample. The pool and game room were the favorites for our kids ages 7 and 13. Our rental was a good choice for our family. When the Wi-Fi didn’t work upon arrival, the owner was very responsive to getting it fixed. The owner was actually very good about all communications with us. Adults weren’t thrilled with upstairs mattresses, but mine in main suite was excellent. It seems I always have this complaint about rentals - horrible cookware! Not sure how owners can solve this, but if you want to make meals here, maybe bring a few fry pans. I must say, it was a wonderful week for all of us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie T.

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

Great Home with proximity to pool!

We loved our stay in this home. The property owner was very easy to work with and made our stay easy and stress free! The home was very clean and in a great location in the subdivision, a short walk to the clubhouse and the pool, which we spent a lot of time at! The online website for Bay Forest is very outdated, we were expecting an on-site bar/grill as per the website, but that has been out of service since before COVID-19 hit. The home overall was lovely, albeit a bit outdated. The upstairs queen bed was slightly uncomfortable, it felt very slept in. The television upstairs was very outdated, unable to attach a gaming system or stream online services. No tvs in the bedrooms. Overall, a great week of relaxation and a great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Bay Forest has it all this home is in a great location

Bay Forest is a great community with tons of amenities. We used the shuttle to the beach, walked to the pool daily and kids loved the tot lot across the street from the house. We couldn’t have asked to be in a better location in the community. The house was very well kept and clean. Kim the owner was extremely responsive when we reached out to her. The home comfortably fit our group of four adults and three kids. Although our stay here was good there was an issue with the AC which made evenings extremely warm in the house. I’m guessing that’s been fixed by now. The back of the home has a nice view of a pond but the outside area had no patio or seating. Some of the homes in the neighborhood do so next time we may look for a home that had some form of enclosed porch or patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam K.

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

Great Vacation Spot for the Whole Family

We walked in and the house looked beautiful. We were visiting with our son, his wife and their three kids ages 1 1/2, 4, and 6. They had their own little apartment/villa upstairs and my husband and I took the downstairs bedroom. All the rooms were very large and very nice. The living room was so comfortable and we spent pleasant evenings there together. The dining room table was perfect and the kitchen well stocked. We all loved the clubhouse, especially the lazy river and slides. Additionally, we had fun playing foosball, air hockey, and ski ball. It was a little frustrating that the pools didn't open until 11 am on weekdays because our little toddler naps at noon and we could have enjoyed a couple morning hours if the pool had been open. We did take the morning time for some nice walks on the trails and even found a fairy garden which thrilled our granddaughters. We drove to the beach for convenience, but the shuttle is a nice service. Kim was great to work with and very responsive to our every question and concern. We highly recommend this home for those who would like to have a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Leah J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Find a different rental in Bay Forest

The 3 bedrooms upstairs share 1 bathroom which is not ideal, and we found the bedding situation to be very uncomfortable. There are 2 twin beds covered by a plastic wrap with large holes. The plastic wrap refracts the heat from your body making you hot and crinkles as you move. We took this wrap off as it was so uncomfortable to find both beds were covered in pee stains. The twin beds creak loudly when you turn, we ended up having to take the beds off the frames and sleep on them on the floor. The "queen" is a full-size bed, 2 adults complained of bed bugs after sleeping on it and had physical markings on their bodies the next morning. After that, we no longer used that bed. We used the downstairs couch and felt bugs there too. The bunk bed has a hard frame, which the adult sleeping on bruised the top of her foot badly on, from accidentally kicking it in her sleep at night. The house was ill kept and maintained. Issues included; the washer made a horrific sound while washing/spinning that was so loud it echoed through the entire villa and we couldn't use it. There was a bucket under the kitchen sink collecting water, the upstairs bathroom has/had water leaking from the roof and it has visibly damaged the dry wall and was haphazardly fixed and mold remediation was not done. The oven was not working, and we were asked to meet with someone to fix it on our vacation. The location is great, but if you can't sleep it's not worth it, we ended our trip a day early. Bay Forest is awesome, I would recommend a different house in the same community. As a final note regarding customer service, I discussed my feedback with Kim, who went so far to say I was trying to “extort” her family. I generally find that if you pay for something and then have a bad experience, you let that vendor know and they try to do something to make the situation better. Kim classifies this as “extortion”. None the less, they did nothing to make the situation better. They claim I’ve made everything up and they inspected the beds with their eyes and there are 100% sure it’s not a problem. They said everything I am saying is lies, so I would recommend if you have an issue just write it in the review and don’t waste your time trying to communicate with them. Kim also has no authority to do anything, it’s her father’s place and he calls the shots. I want to warn other travelers as I wish I had been able to see this feedback when I was trying to decide.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Beautiful community

We found the people of the community to be welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Family vacations

Great property for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

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

Great for a Family!!

We really enjoyed staying in this community!! This house couldn’t have been more perfect for our family with small children! So close to the pool with slides snd lazy river, and also close to the playground. Owner offered bikes for our entire family to use which was fun! House was well-equipped with kitchen utensils and pots/pans. This house provided our family with the space to spend quality time together with all the amenities both in the house and in the community!! Owner was very responsive and easy to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney V.

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

Awesome location to pool!

We absolutely love the location of this house to the pool and playground! We were able to walk with our young children to the pool, playground, tennis courts, and other trials without a hassle. We really enjoyed the “water park” and the lap pool was also such a great pool for the toddlers. We loved Bay Forest. The house was very spacious and nice kitchen! I gave cleanliness a 3/5 star. The carpets need a deep clean and other areas needed some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B., White Plains, NY

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

Great place!

We really like Bay Forest, and this end unit town house is right in the center of it all, very walkable to the clubhouse and pool. The online listing was accurate and the place was very clean. We'd definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shauna O.

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

Summer stay

Was a great place to stay! Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn s.

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

Great location for kids.

So close to both pools and playground. We went for walks and bike rides every evening. Saw tons of wildlife, from deer to bunnies to otters and of course tons and tons orlf frogs, and man do they talk at night! We drove to beach just because we thought it was easier with our 2 little ones but the shuttle is right there to take you to beach. Shuttle doesn't run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so make those your pool days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

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

Nice family vacation spot

The property is a part of a nice community with great amenities. Due to COVID-19 not everything was available but there still was a lot to do. The property has bikes which our family enjoyed. The house is big and spacious. My children loves the bunk bed option. Overall the property and community were just what we needed. Close proximity to grocery stores, ice cream, the beaches, and shopping! We had a really nice time. Kim was extremely responsive to any questions or concerns I voiced. She was excellent to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

This home was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. It was clean and spacious- in fact the home is much better than the pictures actually show. The community had wonderful amenities and was close to all the great areas And beaches in and around Bethany. Stores and restaurants are all within a few miles. We loved it all! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kim Snead

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We have rented many beach properties ourselves over the years and have taken that experience to make our villa a place that vacationers would love to return to year after year. We take great pride in maintaining our villa. We LOVE it and hope that you will too!

Why they chose this property

The location is the best in the community! Walking distance to most of the community amenities. A perfect open space just out the front door for gathering under the arbor or toss the football around, yet still a quiet location with great views. We take great pride in our villa ensuring that is is well maintained for the comfort of all of our guests.

What makes this property unique

You could park your car in the driveway (or 2-car garage) and never use it again until it is time to head home. Most of the community amenities can be seen from our doorstep, including the fantastic clubhouse and pools, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball hoops, Bocce courts, horseshoes, volleyball, and even a putting green. To get to the beach simply hop on the shuttle from the clubhouse and you will be there in minutes.

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