Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat

Sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
9.8
Outstanding(84 Reviews)

House in South Bethany, DE

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental

Attractive, comfortable, well-appointed three-story beach house in
quiet-canal side setting.
Complete second floor and third floor living areas, overlooking
breezy treed canal community. Direct
launch of your own or rented light watercraft, and nearby public boat launch for larger vessels; access to bay and
area waterways from backyard dock.
Or stay at home and enjoy seeing waterfowl, or crabbing off dock. Convenient location with
bakery, dollar store, McDonald's, Subway and pizza less than a mile away.
Short walk (0.4 mile) to South
Bethany beaches or use complimentary passes for parking beach side. Bethany
Beach boardwalk and seaside
bandstand close by.
Canal House can comfortably accommodate up to twelve people
in four bedrooms,(and one full-
size sofa-bed in ground floor living area).
Ground Floor
Living area: comfortable chairs and sofas including one fold-out sofabed, 2 desks, separate television
viewing area, piano, second sofa
Washer and dryer, utility sink
Access to back yard deck, porch swing, dock and canal; gas grill and charcoal grill
Main Floor
Elevated screened porch with ceiling fan and patio furniture overlooking canal
Kitchen: fully equipped, including dishwasher, microwave, and toaster
oven; garbage disposal, Keurig coffee maker
Dining area: Breakfast table and full dining table
Living area: comfortable leather chairs and sofas with access to screened porch
overlooking yard and canal
Master bedroom: Queen-size bed with in-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: two double beds
Full bathroom in hallway
2nd Floor
Bedroom 3: two single beds and twin-size futon
Bedroom 4: one Queen-size bed
Full bathroom in hallway
Kitchenette/living area: comfortable chairs, bars stools at
kitchen counter, refrigerator,
sink, cabinets, dishes, microwave, coffee maker,
dinette table and chairs
Separate entrance and third floor deck with patio furniture.
Saturday-to-Saturday weekly rentals (partial weeks depending on
availability)
No smoking permitted. No pets allowed.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of South Bethany, DE

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Reviews

9.8
Outstanding(84 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Guests enjoyed their stay at the Canal House, praising the peaceful location by the canal, the spacious layout, well-equipped kitchen, and multiple outdoor seating areas for relaxation and enjoyment. They appreciated the beach passes, beach supplies, and quick responses from the hosts. Overall, a perfect place for a family vacation.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
2.0
Sep 2024
The house is dirty, moldy and smells like cat pee. Very old rickty. All amenities like beach toys and bikes were broken or not working. There was meat blood in the poorly cleaned fridge, mold on all shower curtains, no reasonable to use pans, no furniture was moved and cleaned behind or under. Very disappointing for the cost.
10.0
Aug 2024
We again enjoyed our stay at the Canal House. The location and beach passes are perfect. The weather wasn't the best, but plenty of space to spread out and relax. My favorite space is the screened in porch. We will be back next year! The new master bathroom was a great addition. Thanks for another relaxing week at the beach. Our happy place!
10.0
Aug 2024
We had a wonderful week at the Canal house! They had everything that you could imagine and more. It was a great layout for our two families and plenty of space. Can’t wait to go back!
10.0
Jul 2024
The House was the perfect size lots of room for the children to play and ride bikes outside and a safe place. Having the three separate living, Spaces was perfect. Distance to the beach was great and the house was more than adequately equipped for everything we could’ve needed.
10.0
Jul 2024
A perfect location for our family to gather and visit for a week together.
10.0
Jun 2024
The Canal House is an absolute must stay. It is a short distance to the beach and MANY other attractions. We love the screened porch and seating area out back of the house. The owners care about their property. The updated master bathroom was terrific. We LOVE the Canal House!
10.0
Jun 2024
The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, an almost mountain house feel with some trees and shade! The house had everything you could need for a quiet, relaxing family getaway. The kitchen and (multiple) family rooms had a very lived in feel and we generally visit rustic mountain cabins so we were right at home. Some furniture and kitchen wares were a bit outdated but everything was super clean and homey. The beach was a 10 min walk or you could use the parking passes provided by the owner to park right along the oceanside - super convenient! Because its a more residential area the beaches were not crowded but the house was a 5 min drive to Bethany Boardwalk, 10 mins to Fenwick island and 20 mins to OCMD so you could enjoy all the fun beach areas but come home to a quiet little canal street. Overall such a great place to stay, super affordable too compared to a lot of the places in the area. Plus the 3rd floor in-law suite was perfect for the kids, they felt like they had their own place - kitchen too! The only thing I wish was included was a kayak for the canal but you can always rent or bring your own and use the dock. I would absolutely recommend this place for a family getaway
10.0
Jun 2024
We stayed at Canal House from May 18 to June 1, 2024. It was a delightful two weeks in a spacious, comfortable, well-appointed house in a peaceful neighborhood in South Bethany Beach. A dock, a screened porch and a couple of decks provided plenty of space to gather outside. There were great places to dine nearby and the beach and nature centers were close also. It was a perfect vacation in a terrific house with hosts who could not have been more friendly and accommodating. To Jane and Mike, thanks for everything. BP

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Bethany?

The average price for a rental in South Bethany is $653 per night. This rental is $55 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat. Enjoy the water!

Is Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Canal House - Relaxing Family Retreat?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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