1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH
House in Henlopen Acres, DE
20 guests · 8 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
PLEASE NOTE: We provide pillows, blankets, counterpanes and mattress pads. Guests must supply their own bedroom and bathroom linens. Contact owner about rental agencies
The Perfect Location:
• 1.5 blocks from the Beach, on the park overlooking Lake Gerar
• Three blocks from Rehoboth Avenue in a quiet family and centrally located neighborhood
The Perfect Houses:
• “The Gaslight House” was built in 1905 as the home of the Rehoboth Beach Street Lighting Company. During the past fall and winter the house was gutted, redesigned by reknown Washington architect Christian Zapatka and rebuilt by local artisans.
• The first floor has: a large screened-in front porch with separate seating and living space; an open living room-dining room-kitchen, a half-bath and an ensuite master bedroom. The second floor has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a W/D room.
• “The Lake Cottage,” directly behind the main house, bordering Gerar Park and overlooking the Lake Gerar Nature Preserve, has an entirely rebuilt master bedroom with bath and a W/D room on the ground level. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, an updated kitchen, a bathroom and living and dining rooms.
The Ambiance:
• Professionally decorated for luxury, comfort, style and interaction
• The gourmet kitchen has granite counter-tops, state-of-the-art stainless appliances, chef’s gas range, 31 cu ft refrigerator, and double electric ovens.
• The bathrooms are all tiled with top-of-the-line fixtures.
Bedroom and Bed Configurations:
• “Gaslight House: 1st Floor: Master bedroom with king bed. 2nd Floor: #1: Master bedroom with king bed. #2 Two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. #3: Bunk beds and one twin. #4: Two twins which can be combed to make a king
• “Lake Cottage” First floor: Master bedroom with twin beds which can be combined to make a king. 2nd floor: #1: 2 Bunk beds with loft for 2 more. #2 Queen. #3 Air mattress bed on legs also available. .
Outdoor Space:
• Situated on Gerar Park, overlooking Lake Gerar, a quiet oasis in the middle of Rehoboth Beach for volleyball, badmitten, horseshoes, bacci and relaxation.
• Outdoor grilling, outdoor shower and parking for five cars (with two additional non-metered street parking permits).
Rented by the week only during the summer. Saturday to Saturday
The Perfect Location:
• 1.5 blocks from the Beach, on the park overlooking Lake Gerar
• Three blocks from Rehoboth Avenue in a quiet family and centrally located neighborhood
The Perfect Houses:
• “The Gaslight House” was built in 1905 as the home of the Rehoboth Beach Street Lighting Company. During the past fall and winter the house was gutted, redesigned by reknown Washington architect Christian Zapatka and rebuilt by local artisans.
• The first floor has: a large screened-in front porch with separate seating and living space; an open living room-dining room-kitchen, a half-bath and an ensuite master bedroom. The second floor has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a W/D room.
• “The Lake Cottage,” directly behind the main house, bordering Gerar Park and overlooking the Lake Gerar Nature Preserve, has an entirely rebuilt master bedroom with bath and a W/D room on the ground level. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, an updated kitchen, a bathroom and living and dining rooms.
The Ambiance:
• Professionally decorated for luxury, comfort, style and interaction
• The gourmet kitchen has granite counter-tops, state-of-the-art stainless appliances, chef’s gas range, 31 cu ft refrigerator, and double electric ovens.
• The bathrooms are all tiled with top-of-the-line fixtures.
Bedroom and Bed Configurations:
• “Gaslight House: 1st Floor: Master bedroom with king bed. 2nd Floor: #1: Master bedroom with king bed. #2 Two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. #3: Bunk beds and one twin. #4: Two twins which can be combed to make a king
• “Lake Cottage” First floor: Master bedroom with twin beds which can be combined to make a king. 2nd floor: #1: 2 Bunk beds with loft for 2 more. #2 Queen. #3 Air mattress bed on legs also available. .
Outdoor Space:
• Situated on Gerar Park, overlooking Lake Gerar, a quiet oasis in the middle of Rehoboth Beach for volleyball, badmitten, horseshoes, bacci and relaxation.
• Outdoor grilling, outdoor shower and parking for five cars (with two additional non-metered street parking permits).
Rented by the week only during the summer. Saturday to Saturday
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Henlopen Acres, DE
££££
Reviews
Summary of reviews
Great location with ample room, well-equipped kitchens, spacious porch, and responsive hosts. Perfect for large groups, close to the beach, and historical charm.
5.0
This property worked out really well for our family- including kids and grandkids. The owner was easy to work with, and was responsive to any questions we had.
5.0
Our family enjoyed their week at this historic house. Access to the beach, the boardwalk and the shops/restaurants of Rehoboth could not be better. The kitchen(s) are the most fully equipped that we have ever encountered and the host was gracious and quick to respond. Best of all, there was lots of room!
5.0
Great host, turnkey experience. Lovely, big home with a bonus back house. Ideally located near the beach / boardwalk and the action of rehoboth.
5.0
The house is a little bit older, but it is in very good shape. The owner is extremely nice and very responsive whenever there was a problem. This summer is the second year we stayed in the house. We hope to stay there next summer also. The location and the number of bedrooms are wonderful.
5.0
We had another amazing week in Rehoboth and our host Mat was the best! We loved the house and cottage; it was perfect for our large family! Mat was extremely accommodating and had so many amenities provided! Looking forward to next year already!
5.0
Could not have been happier with the property. Easy walk to beach even for the 6 yr old. Two houses let us put late sleepers in Lake Cottage and early birds in the Gas Light. Everything you could want was there - plenty of pans, dishes, every utensil imaginable, good library, plenty of blankets/pillows, games/puzzles/beach toys. The huge screened front porch was a bonus. Owner was easy to contact before and during our stay; very responsive. Would not hesitate to stay there again - best family vacation ever.
5.0
The host was very attentive. The house is very clean. Most things have been recently updated. Some of the older things were quite serviceable. I have never stayed at a rental house that had so many kitchenware items available for use. The owner supplied all sorts of things we often don’t see, laundry detergent, dish towels, Abundance of paper goods. Lots of toys And books for kids. Lots of beach equipment. Excellent restroom facilities. Having the two separate buildings worked very well for our family as we wake up a different times.
5.0
Great location. Plenty of room. Great front porch.
5.0
The property was in a perfect location for access to beach and boardwalk, Rehoboth Avenue shops and restaurants and serene enjoyment of Lake Gerrar. The kitchen was very well-equipped with utensils, serving platters, and pantry items—we were able to serve a beautiful tea for 12 one afternoon. The very best part was the very large screen porch, where we spent most of every day. Mat was extremely responsive to questions and requests. I couldn’t recommend it more.
5.0
19 teachers spent the weekend in Rehoboth. The property was perfect for us. It was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and Rehoboth Avenue. The owner was wonderful!
5.0
Our friend group had an excellent stay and the house was large but cozy at the same time. The 2 different lodging areas were great to give everyone their own space. We enjoyed the historical nature of the property and loved the huge front screened in porch. This property was super close to the beach and town. We walked everywhere. The host communication was smooth and we appreciated the Friday check in to make sure we received all the information. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
There were 17 of us and everybody had a great time, we already booked for next year. The houses were in an ideal location for the beach and boardwalk, very clean and well stocked. The owner was so easy to work with.
5.0
The property was spacious, tastefully decorated, well equipped and the location was super convenient to beach, boardwalk, food & fun! The host was kind & responsive.
5.0
What a perfect stay!! You WILL NOT REGRET Making a reservation at Mathew’s home!!!! Lots of room to spread out, the screened porch is the perfect cherry on top.
If i had to make one suggestion….i couldn’t find a crock pot….Lol! Trust me this place is off the charts perfect for larger groups. There is literally every other cooking and serving utensil, tool, pot, pan, coffee maker…..it’s ALL THERE!!
Oh yeah….the beds are super comfy too.
5.0
Nice accommodations
4.0
The location was great! So easy to run up and grab lunch and get right back to the beach quickly. Nice size for our large group, however we had a few days out of the week where we d come up from the beach to shower and after a few showers there was no hot water. I only gave it 3 stars on cleanliness as we stayed in the cottage and my daughter found dried up contacts on the ledge near her top bunk, the loft was pretty dirty too however we didn’t have anyone who needed to stay up there so it was nt a big deal for us. The main living areas and bathrooms were clean. The outdoor shower behind the cottage didn’t work and there were no beach chairs. I will say Mathew was very easy to contact and quick to respond on any questions we had which we did appreciate. Overall we managed to have a great trip.
5.0
We all had a delightful time! Having rented this house twice before, I was confident that it would be perfect for the family group. The lovely front porch was a plus...great for reading, gathering , eating and kids play.
Perhaps I missed the link to a linen rental option, and would use such a service if it were available. You also have a neighbor who is very concerned with the number of cars parked in the driveway (she said 4 was the max allowed), and with anyone stepping on her grass. We all attempted to stay on the proper side of the marker.
5.0
Great location near the beach and boardwalk on a quiet street. Wonderful screened in porch and everything you need to go to beach.
5.0
We had a wonderful family reunion and birthday celebration! Really loved everything about the house and location. Thank you!
4.0
We love the house… And will be returning again!
5.0
Great property for families.
5.0
Our group was 15 strong. Ages 4-75. There was ample room for all with large dining room table and porch dining. Bedrooms were ample with variety of sizes. The kitchen had everything we needed and more with lots of dishes and silverware for a large crowd. Beautifully maintained home and guesthouse with an interesting history!
5.0
Our family of 18 thoroughly enjoyed the gaslight house compound. There was plenty of room, the kitchen well-appointed, and the property perfectly situated to the beach and local attractions. Mat, the owner, was attentive and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!!!!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gaslight House and Lake Cottage. Both houses were clean and comfortable with lots of space for our large group. The host was so nice, very helpful and quick to respond. We can't wait to come back!
5.0
Had a great time. Looking forward to returning someday!
2.5
We had a wonderful stay in the Gaslight house and lake cottage. Despite being a large family group of 17, we felt very comfortable in the space and all were impressed with how lovely the home is. We cooked many large meals in the well appointed kitchen, spent loads of time on the spacious screened porch and fully appreciated the proximity to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants while still being on a quiet street. Mat was a wonderful, responsive host who went the extra mile when we had any issues. We would definitely recommend staying in his home and hope to make it back again ourselves!
2.5
We enjoyed our stay. We had no problem at any step.
2.5
Was amazing !!
2.5
The Gaslight House was the perfect house for our group. It was located a short walk from all downtown sights and stores, on a quiet street, with plenty of space and a great kitchen. We would stay here again on future trips to Rehoboth.
2.5
We loved our stay at the Gaslight House & Lake Cottage. Very comfortable living areas, wonderful screened in porch, and a very short walk to the beach and amazing restaurants.
2.5
Perfect house to host our mothers 80th birthday. Kids and grandkids enjoyed each other and lots of new memories were created. House was perfect in every way and anytime we needed anything some cabinet provided. Highly recommend for any trip to Rehoboth.
2.5
Enjoyed having 2 perfect houses to accommodate extended family with several young children. Fantastic a/c during record breaking heat spell was vital! Ample parking & proximity to beach, boardwalk & cafes allowed total freedom for all ages. Ideal houses in layout & lovely decor. A truly lovely vacation for all.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Henlopen Acres?
The average price for a rental in Henlopen Acres is £371 per night. This rental is £365 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH. 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 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH. Enjoy the water!
Is 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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