Oceanblock! Cute cottage, Great reviews.
Cottage in Dewey Beach, DE
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Dewey Beach, DE
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Reviews
10.0
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.
10.0
Very clean and close to beach
10.0
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!
10.0
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
10.0
Very nice place for the money
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
2.0
Air conditioner had mold in the units and 2 of them didn’t work. Owner was not helpful vrbro awful
Nightmare
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
Short Vacation
Renting was easy, great location, would absolutely rent it again.
10.0
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!
10.0
Perfect beach escape!!
The cottage was very close to the beach and it accommodated all our needs.
10.0
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.
10.0
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 😊�!
10.0
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!
10.0
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
8.0
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.
10.0
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.
8.0
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!
8.0
Beach Cottage
I thought this was a cute cottage, and close to the beach, however I think this would be an adorable cottage that could use a little bit of updating and decorating to give it a little more of the beach vibe.....overall we loved walking right up to the beach every morning to see the sunrise and the dolphins
8.0
Great location, just a short walk to the ocean
We had a great stay on Saulsbury Street in July. The weather was beautiful, the cottage was very comfortable for 4. A great value for a small group to enjoy the Delaware shore.
10.0
Perfect!
This place is absolutely wonderful, and perfectly located! You walk outside and on your right is the beach, while your left is Starboard! Aside from the location, the space is really great! Wood panels and light wells for the natural feel....an open floor plan for the feel of open spaces... It's just great!
10.0
Cute, rustic beach cottage with all the amenities!
This cottage is well kept and was exactly as described in the ad. A/C worked great as did everything else. Kitchen has everything you need, just like home! There is a charcoal grill if you feel like eating in and a place to wash the sand off outside.
The new smart TV came in handy on a couple of rainy days as did some of the may puzzles, games and books that are there for use.
I do have a suggestion that I have already conveyed to Keith, and even though it may sound negative I will happily rent this cottage again next year, the mattress' are a little tired. The big saving grace here is that we were so tired from going to the beach twice a day, eating and sightseeing, that it was not bad enough to ruin the stay, by far.
Keith was a great host, prompt with correspondence and helpful information and his description of the property is spot on! 5 houses from the beach and 5 houses from RT 1!!!
Thanks Keith.
10.0
WONDERFUL!
Keith and Bonnie's cottage in Dewey Beach became our home for 8 days in the summer of 2017. Keith was prompt with replies to any questions, and patient while I put my plans together. The cottage was everything we needed: all the amenities of home - comfy beds, large kitchen area including table (for several adults to be cooking/using at one time), outdoor hose, excellent internet service, TV and roku/netflix, extra keys, cozy bathroom with more-than-sufficient shower water pressure... at a very reasonable price. We were especially pleased with the location - a several minute walk to the beach, as well as to the cafés, restaurants and bakery in Dewey. We also had a 2nd car for which Keith had a pass available with deposit. The cottage is tucked behind the houses along Saulsbury Rd aiding in its privacy. We loved our week in Dewey, and hope to return in October. . . Thank you, Keith and Bonnie!!
10.0
Great location!
We had such a nice stay in this little cottage! It was very close to the beach and all of Dewey beach bars and entertainment. The house had everything that we needed- very neat and clean. We will be back!
10.0
August vacation
Great little house perfectly located, with kitchen that has everything you could possibly need to make food if you want to eat in. Close walk to the beach and lots of places to eat in Dewey Beach. The beach was clean and not crowded, even it was 3rd week of August. Our 16 year old teenagers enjoyed biking to Rehobath and to Park Hanlopen. We'll definately do it again
10.0
Great 1st Impression of Dewey Beach…
Perfect location, 100 steps from the beach (literally) my 4 and 6-yr old counted! We had an amazing first visit to Dewey Beach. The house was exactly as pictured. Mr. Bird's customer service was excellent all the way to checkout. Walking distance to dining and a few bars for the adults. We also walked to Monday Night at the Movies and the weekly Bonfire on the Beach hosted by the Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Tanger Outlets and Jungle Jim's Water Park & Mini Golf was also a hit. We will definitely stay here again. I've already recommended it to my BFF and her family.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Dewey Beach?
The average price for a rental in Dewey Beach is $554 per night. This rental is $243 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanblock! Cute cottage, Great reviews. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceanblock! Cute cottage, Great reviews. . Enjoy the water!
Is Oceanblock! Cute cottage, Great reviews. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanblock! Cute cottage, Great reviews. ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.