Waterfront Large Gorgeous House, no car needed
House in Bethany Beach, DE
13 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Large, spacious 2800 sq. foot house. The house is situated right on the lake with amazing water views. You can launch your kayak, canoe, or paddle board right off the dock in the back of the house. You can also fish off our dock. Hours of fun on the lake! Or just sit back and relax on our back deck to the water views watching the herons, ducks, and all the wildlife. There are also 2 tennis courts in the neighborhood for you to use.
The house is just 1 mile down the road from the town of Bethany and the beach. Easy 20 min walk to the beach but even better, the trolley stops right in front of the house. The trolley runs every 1/2 hour during the summer and drops you off right at the beach and town. So park the car, go to the beach during the day, enjoy the restaurants in town in the evening, and the next time you will get in your car is when you leave to go home. If you prefer to drive to the beach, it's only a 5 minute drive and there are 2 parking passes available for your use.
The main level features a large open living room/dining room. There is a full wall of windows in the living room with amazing water views of the lake. There is a flat screen TV and DVD. The house has cable and wireless internet.The large kitchen off the dining room has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The screened in porch is off the dining room with water views. There is a lounge area and also small dining area there. Walk outside the screened in porch onto the main floor deck and there is a great lounge set with amazing water views.
There is also a large bedroom with its own bathroom on the main level so great for those who don't like stairs. Next to the bathroom is the laundry room with full washer/dryer.
Up the stairs to the 2nd floor is a loft hallway that looks onto the main floor. The large master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with granite countertops. There is also a TV in the room. Off the master bedroom are sliding doors to the upstairs deck. This deck has 2 chaise lounges and a sitting lounge set with water views. There are 2 more bedrooms which share a bathroom.
Sleeping
Upstairs
1. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom - queen
2. Bedroom - queen
3. Bedroom - twin over full bunk bed, twin over twin bunk bed
Downstairs
1. Bedroom with own bathroom - queen bed
2. queen sleeper sofa
The house is very family friendly. In the bunk bed room, the dresser is a dresser/changing table combo. There is a changing pad in the closet. You just need to bring your changing pad cover. There is also a diaper genie and pack and play in the closet for your use if needed. In addition, there is a bin of toys in the bunk bed room that will keep the kids entertained for hours.
The house sleeps 13 people with the above arrangement and that is the maximum number of occupants allowed for our rental.
The driveway is large enough to park 4-5 cars. There is an outside shower on the right side of the house. The lake that the house sits on connects to the canals which connects to the bay. You are down the street from Bethany Beach and 10 minutes from Fenwick Island and Dewey Beach, 15 minutes from Ocean City, and 20 minutes from Rehoboth Beach. So great location and close to all the beaches if you want to explore more than one.
The house is just 1 mile down the road from the town of Bethany and the beach. Easy 20 min walk to the beach but even better, the trolley stops right in front of the house. The trolley runs every 1/2 hour during the summer and drops you off right at the beach and town. So park the car, go to the beach during the day, enjoy the restaurants in town in the evening, and the next time you will get in your car is when you leave to go home. If you prefer to drive to the beach, it's only a 5 minute drive and there are 2 parking passes available for your use.
The main level features a large open living room/dining room. There is a full wall of windows in the living room with amazing water views of the lake. There is a flat screen TV and DVD. The house has cable and wireless internet.The large kitchen off the dining room has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The screened in porch is off the dining room with water views. There is a lounge area and also small dining area there. Walk outside the screened in porch onto the main floor deck and there is a great lounge set with amazing water views.
There is also a large bedroom with its own bathroom on the main level so great for those who don't like stairs. Next to the bathroom is the laundry room with full washer/dryer.
Up the stairs to the 2nd floor is a loft hallway that looks onto the main floor. The large master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with granite countertops. There is also a TV in the room. Off the master bedroom are sliding doors to the upstairs deck. This deck has 2 chaise lounges and a sitting lounge set with water views. There are 2 more bedrooms which share a bathroom.
Sleeping
Upstairs
1. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom - queen
2. Bedroom - queen
3. Bedroom - twin over full bunk bed, twin over twin bunk bed
Downstairs
1. Bedroom with own bathroom - queen bed
2. queen sleeper sofa
The house is very family friendly. In the bunk bed room, the dresser is a dresser/changing table combo. There is a changing pad in the closet. You just need to bring your changing pad cover. There is also a diaper genie and pack and play in the closet for your use if needed. In addition, there is a bin of toys in the bunk bed room that will keep the kids entertained for hours.
The house sleeps 13 people with the above arrangement and that is the maximum number of occupants allowed for our rental.
The driveway is large enough to park 4-5 cars. There is an outside shower on the right side of the house. The lake that the house sits on connects to the canals which connects to the bay. You are down the street from Bethany Beach and 10 minutes from Fenwick Island and Dewey Beach, 15 minutes from Ocean City, and 20 minutes from Rehoboth Beach. So great location and close to all the beaches if you want to explore more than one.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bethany Beach, DE
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The house is restfully colorful and commodious. We had lots of family for dinner with no space problems and plenty of seating.
We enjoyed kayaking with our inflatable kayaks. We especially enjoyed drinking our coffee qwatching baby herons in their high nest
5.0 / 5.0
The first impression wasn't great with the house not seemingly cleaned, but quick response from owner, and overall wonderful stay here! Loved the access to the lake/canals/salt pond, what a beautiful bonus to the Bethany Beach location! Loved the trolley, we barely drove anywhere!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved how close to the beach we were but still felt like we were nestled in a lakeside home. Like getting the best of both worlds! Lovely home and beautiful views and plenty to do nearby. It was perfect for our girls weekend !
5.0 / 5.0
The pictures for this listing does not do it justice. This home is beautiful and clean in a very peaceful neighborhood. Close to everything and easy to get around, especially with the Trolley which passes right by the house and will take you down to the beach area. Our host was responsive and very accommodating. We were 3 couples and there was plenty of room for everyone. I highly recommend this home and will definitely book again when visiting that area in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Only down side was the noise echos due to few carpets and high ceilings with open bannisters to top floor. I could hear everything the person in the kitchen was doing, up in my room unfortunately. (Like making early morning coffee!). So just something to be mindful of, if your group isn’t all on the same page waking up! But not deal breaker!
5.0 / 5.0
Plenty of room to gather with family.
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful house with a scenic view of the lake! The location was perfect and the neighborhood seemed safe - also close to downtown Bethany and the beach. We didn't use the trolley but nice to know we could hop on right in front of the house. Kayaking in the lake and through the canals was nice and peaceful. There were so many interesting birds to see along the way. The owner was very responsive and also provided tips/recommendations about the area which was very helpful. We had a great time!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything there was more than than I expected. The money was worth.
5.0 / 5.0
There were 8 of us in the party. The house was perfect. Close enough to the beach to enjoy everything and far enough to not be in the craziness.
The house was clean and exactly what we were needing for the weekend.
3.0 / 5.0
Lovely property, great location, quiet and convenient.
The home itself, however is in need of deep cleaning and repairs.
For example, some hardware on the doors of the kitchen cabinets were totally missing ( this had been mentioned in a previous review but obviously not attended to), screen door to backyard doesn’t fit correctly, big gap at bottom ( also noted before our visit). The tub was stained brown from water issues I suppose, but my postpartum daughter in law was on her hands and knees trying to clean it so her little children could use it. I was so embarrassed about that. No mirror in first floor bedroom, fans and return vents covered in dust and grime, antenna in master bedroom SCOTCH TAPED to the wall. Windows look like they have never been washed. Screened in porch needs an outdoor fan. Mini blinds with cords are a choking hazard and need to be updated.
All that being said, we enjoyed our week at the beach for many other reasons. We just feel this property needs some deep cleaning and attention. Would love to rent again, but will not consider unless property is given some attention.
3.0 / 5.0
As always love BB, home was disappointing
Wonderful location! Quiet, peaceful spot. On the lake. Shuttle pick up at door. Watching Osprey, Blue Heron and Cormorants was fabulous. Trees with many different nest. All fantastic pluses for this home. Home itself was overall disappointing. Needs some TLC and deep cleaning. On arrival we cleaned the entire house. Floors, tabletops, counters, bathroom and all touch surfaces. In the owners defense we did not contact him. We witnessed the cleaning company leaving and didn’t feel calling them back would be helpful. It smelled like they sprayed some fragrant cleaner but did very little cleaning. We decided to clean the entire place ourselves. For the price charged ~ we expected a higher end, well cared for home. It is not. Several kitchen cabinets are missing hardware, cannot fully open dishwasher as broken bottom stove drawer impedes it’s opening, Dining room chairs and upholstered chair (its a removable cover) are dirty and need care. We left the home in far better condition they when we arrived. We have been visiting BB since 1993 ~ we will not stay here again. We were expecting a well loved home.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Property - Super Location
This is a beautiful home with incredible ammenities. The trolley that stops right in front of the house to shuttle you to the beach is awesome. The neighborhood is quiet and the nature surrounding the property is wonderful for people of all ages. I would highly recommend this property and look forward to staying here again in the future!
4.0 / 5.0
Yerger Mach vaca
Overall we had a great weeks vacation! The property is as shown on the photos. The location is wonderful, the trolley is very convenient, and the community is very nice! There are a few things that do need attention or upgrading, such as screen doors on the enclosed porch do not close, and one screen area is torn, so you really aren’t keeping the bugs out. Also all the toilets ran most of the time, and the upstairs bathroom door was barely on hinges, I actually fell off and the men in our group were able to put it back up , but there are things that need to be taken care of.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful lake getaway
We had a blast at this property!
We brought our kayaks and a SUP. It was the perfect spot for these types of watercraft.
There were so many places to explore! House views of the lake and water fowl were incredible.
Host was very responsive, too!
Loved this vacation!!.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, location, location!!!
We spent the weekend at this property and we were so pleased! You open the front door and immediately see the huge windows with the lake view. Beautiful!!
The home is a quick 5 minute drive to the Bethany boardwalk, and with the parking pass included, finding parking was easy… even when it was crowded!!
The owner was accommodating, quick to respond to any questions, and made it an easy check in and check out.
We will definitely book this house again!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing, Serene & Pleasant Lake House!
The Bethany Lake House was an absolutely wonderful stay! The property managers are very accommodating in that they met our specific requirements. The house was very clean, quiet and as advertised the lake view is just stunning. We rented a kayak from a nearby business "Coastal Kayaks", great people! We kayaked around the island and into some of the channels, just serene and pleasant as can be. Bethany Beach is literally 7 mins drive and takes you straight to the Boardwalk Shops. The house hosts are very responsive and provide many other items to the stay-cation package that which one can choose to do. We have "favourited" the Lake House and will most definitely be coming back to stay again, with unanimous votes.
Thank you so much Thuy!
- The Weekenders
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location for this Lake House
We had a great stay and enjoyed our time in this beautiful and well kept property. The owner was very responsive to our questions. It’s a great location with access to Bethany Beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Review
Loved the house and location. Very quiet neighborhood. Lake outside was great and trolley convenience was great. Lots of room in house so we didn't feel on top of each other. Only problem - the downstairs bedroom was never cool .
5.0 / 5.0
Ideal Location
Such an enjoyable 2-week stay at this beautiful house on a lake with easy access to Bethany Beach! I spent every morning drinking coffee on the back porch, watching the herons right across the water. My husband took his canoe right off the dock in back to the Salt Pond and crabbed each day, and the kids and I took kayaks around the lake and canals. My kids also enjoyed the quick drive to Bethany Beach and the trolley that stops right outside the house. No need to choose between a beach and lake vacation at this house- it was the best of both worlds!
The house itself had plenty of room, was well-stocked and offered beautiful views out onto the lake. The owner was very responsive and kind-- we would book again in a heartbeat!
5.0 / 5.0
Lake and beach. Best of both worlds.
The house was perfect. We could walk to the beach or launch our kayaks off the dock and explore the lake and canals. We rented bikes one day and took the bike trail by the house that runs along the canal. There was so much to do. The house had plenty of room for all my sisters and their families to gather and relax. The home owners were very helpful and all their recommendations were very good.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful
Bethany Beach has such a nice atmosphere and the property was wonderful. Great accommodations, easy beach access and located on a lovely lake. We loved kayaking, and enjoyed watching the nest of herons that we could see from the house. The mini golf course right outside of the entrance to the neighborhood has wonderful ice cream. Would definitely book this again!
5.0 / 5.0
Seamless stay
House was exactly as listed, and there were plentiful kitchen supplies and games. The WiFi cut out for a few minutes at once and the host responded to us within the hour. Very impressed
5.0 / 5.0
Very Nice Home
The home was well maintained and looked exactly how it did online when we showed up. Thuy was very easy to work with as well.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Time!
My family and I are so happy that we booked this house! There was room for everyone (7 adults and 2 kids) to sleep comfortably and have their own space. We were originally seeking something closer to the ocean but the tranquility of the canal and the wildlife was the highlight! We watched the mama and daddy herons feeding their babies and painting such a beautiful silhouette in the trees. When we spotted one of the herons in the yard and saw her beautiful blue coloring, we were amazed. We loved seeing the geese take their families up and down the canal a couple times a day and a balk eagle flew overhead one day. Grandpa taught his two grandsons how to fish off the dock (so precious!) Adult daughters got to catch up on the front porch nightly. We all had a lovely time.
Oh, and we loved the proximity to the beach!
The kitchen had everything we needed. We brought pans, bowls, knives from home but didn't need them. My 87 yr old mother-in-law enjoyed it and especially the bedroom on the 1st level!
Thank you for such a beautiful home, incredibly instructions and suggestions. We hope to be back next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Husband's 40th Birthday Weekend
We had an amazing time! There were 6 adults and 4 kids from age 4-13. The rooms accommodated us all comfortably! The house had everything we needed to have a great time. We only left the house for groceries. The kitchen was well stocked, and the kids enjoyed the games and toys provided. There was plenty of space inside and out for us to gather. It was truly a weekend to remember! And Thuy was incredible throughout the entire process!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and beautiful location!
We enjoyed our stay. The house is very spacious and the view of the lake is spectacular. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed easy access to the water, we fished off the dock, and took in beautiful sunsets over the lake in the evening.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable House.
My husband and I rented this house so we could spend time with our grown children. Our daughter came from Maryland with a friend and we brought our son and his friend. This house is very easy to enjoy - we cooked, played games, watched movies - we had an enjoyable COVID free long weekend and reunited our family.
2.5 / 5.0
So I booked this rental for a weekend getaway before our baby comes in November.We had an amazing time !Thuy let us check In earlier and checkout later .Also, we booked another day because it was so peaceful. She let us book at the last minute. Very accommodating! Fast responses !!!The home was clean .Needs a little repair . But over all beautiful home close to outlets and beaches . We love Bethany beach !!! Please book this home it’s right on the water .I know you will have a great time !!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Best weekend ever !!!
So I booked this rental for a weekend getaway before our baby comes in November.
We had an amazing time !
Thuy let us check In earlier and checkout later .
Also, we booked another day because it was so peaceful.
She let us book at the last minute.
Very accommodating!
Fast responses !!!
The home was clean .
Needs a little repair . But over all beautiful home close to outlets and beaches .
We love Bethany beach !!!
Please book this home it’s right on the water .
I know you will have a great time !!!!
2.5 / 5.0
Booked only a week before traveling... I'd been deliberating between properties and finally made the call that the proximity to the water (albeit lake water) was better than proximity to beach.Thuy was incredibly responsive, and checking in was a breeze. She went above and beyond in accommodating us with early check-in and late check-out, which was much appreciated.This house was perfect for me and two friends, although the rooms would comfortably accommodate many more, this was ideal with all of us having our own bedroom and bathroom and plenty of outdoor space and comfy patio furniture.We immensely enjoyed having a front seat to the neighborhood bird dramas, and I have several pics of the resident Blue Heron. The temperature was a bit colder the weekend we were there, but we spent many hours on both the lower and upper decks, and the screened-porch on the rockers. All said, the house was incredibly comfortable and we had everything we needed in our peaceful Lakeview oasis. The sunset skies were spectacular, and being so close to the lake and a forested view was so relaxing. I will definitely book again and recommend!
2.0 / 5.0
This house has a great location. Located on a small lake which connects to a bigger canal system and even bigger lakes allowed us to enjoy kayaking right from the house dock. A deck overlooking the lake provided a relaxing spot to have morning coffee and watch the birds nesting in the trees. We made use of the community tennis courts just down the block and found plenty of paths to bike on. Just a 5 minute ride would get us to the beach/boardwalk to enjoy the day on Bethany Beach. Since there were a bunch of us getting togethr we were looking for a place with plenty of room to gather and play games. This house was great for that with a large living area, big kitchen yet enough bedrooms for everyone to have some privacy when needed. The owner did a very nice job sending information ahead of time and check-in was clear and simple. Any questions/comments were responded to quickly. The house does need a little TLC, though. The furniture on the back deck was torn up, cushions had some mold on them, kitchen floor had cracked tiles with holes.All in all it worked great and we had a fun week.
5.0 / 5.0
Lakeview Oasis of Tranquility
Booked only a week before traveling... I'd been deliberating between properties and finally made the call that the proximity to the water (albeit lake water) was better than proximity to beach.
Thuy was incredibly responsive, and checking in was a breeze. She went above and beyond in accommodating us with early check-in and late check-out, which was much appreciated.
This house was perfect for me and two friends, although the rooms would comfortably accommodate many more, this was ideal with all of us having our own bedroom and bathroom and plenty of outdoor space and comfy patio furniture.
We immensely enjoyed having a front seat to the neighborhood bird dramas, and I have several pics of the resident Blue Heron. The temperature was a bit colder the weekend we were there, but we spent many hours on both the lower and upper decks, and the screened-porch on the rockers.
All said, the house was incredibly comfortable and we had everything we needed in our peaceful Lakeview oasis. The sunset skies were spectacular, and being so close to the lake and a forested view was so relaxing. I will definitely book again and recommend!
4.0 / 5.0
60th Birthday/Annual Family Beach Trip
We have rented other bnb’s before so know the good and bad of what to expect. We are always prepared. Making the reservation was easy. Communicating with the owner was always very responsive. They allowed us to check in early, which is always nice. When we arrived, I did a quick run through and “COVID-19” cleaned the house before the rest arrived. The house was fairly clean already, not spotless but okay. It was exactly as stated on the listing with plenty of space, games and a dock for fishing. I will mention a lot of the furniture outside is worn and broken including the foosball table. In my opinion, its better to not have it than to have it there broken. Overall, our stay was perfect!! Everyone had a great time and it was all in part to this wonderful home and its location. We are already talking about rebooking for next year. Thank you!
4.0 / 5.0
Family Reunion
This house has a great location. Located on a small lake which connects to a bigger canal system and even bigger lakes allowed us to enjoy kayaking right from the house dock. A deck overlooking the lake provided a relaxing spot to have morning coffee and watch the birds nesting in the trees. We made use of the community tennis courts just down the block and found plenty of paths to bike on. Just a 5 minute ride would get us to the beach/boardwalk to enjoy the day on Bethany Beach.
Since there were a bunch of us getting togethr we were looking for a place with plenty of room to gather and play games. This house was great for that with a large living area, big kitchen yet enough bedrooms for everyone to have some privacy when needed.
The owner did a very nice job sending information ahead of time and check-in was clear and simple. Any questions/comments were responded to quickly.
The house does need a little TLC, though. The furniture on the back deck was torn up, cushions had some mold on them, kitchen floor had cracked tiles with holes.
All in all it worked great and we had a fun week.
4.0 / 5.0
Much needed vacation
This was our first time at Bethany Beach. After several months of stay at home due to the pandemic we really enjoyed the change of scenery. We felt very safe and enjoyed water access from the house on kayaks and paddle boards, beach access, take out from local restaurants, tennis and bike rides. Communication with Thuy was my best experience yet of any rental. My negative is there was a screw up with the cleaning service not cleaning the home before we arrived. I was reimbursed promptly for the cleaning fee plus, but during a pandemic arriving at a dirty home was extremely stressful. There were also problems with the dishwasher and refrigerator not working properly...all normal home stuff but made more challenging during these times. All in all we really relaxed and enjoyed our stay at Bethany!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay!
Really enjoyed our stay! House very nice, and clean, convenient location. Rented kayaks which was great.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Bethany Vacation Spot
Home was really great for our Bethany vacation with friends. It looked just like the pictures and had plenty space for us. The water view from the back deck is beautiful in the morning and the Bethany Trolley out front makes getting to the beach a breeze (be sure to bring your quarters for the ride). The owner had a nice welcome package and was responsive during the booking process. We only had minor issues...kids were a little bummed that the foosball table didn’t work very well and the pots/utensils in the kitchen were functional, but well used. Overall, i’d Recommend this place to others, the location couldn’t be beat!
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful evenings in a clean, family-friendly house
Though there are houses fairly close to this property, it was quiet, full of natural beauty (birds, salt pond, trees), and offered a lovely place to sit and watch night fall. It accommodated our family very comfortably. We rented kayaks and it was easy to launch them from the new dock. (Saw kayaks under the back deck, and at first felt we had rented in vain - expensive. Then we assumed you didn’t want them used because of liability.). Well laid out house, fine bathrooms, and convenience to beach and stores were all good features. Communication with owners was good. Could use new decking, easier-to-open sliding door to screened porch, better drainage in outdoor shower (and some hooks), fewer appliances and therefore more food storage areas, and new door mats and porch rugs. Overall, we really appreciated the cleanliness and views, and would return.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Family Celebration Stay
The lake house was a perfect place for three generation of our family to come to for a family vacation.
The house is well equipped, the kitchen with everything you could need for a beach holiday, the living area with games, card, and dvds. The use of residential parking passes and the frequent passing of the trolley made going from the house to beach or town center easy. All in all our family had an excellent beach vacation at the lakeside house, with the added attraction of watching the herons on the lake every evening.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful stay with great activities
The pictures shown for this homes doesn’t do it justice. The home is more roomy then the pictures shown especially the living room. Some features of course could require update but didn’t bother us. We spend a lot of time in the dock as crabbing and fishing and everyone had something to do at home.
Communication with the host was very easy and all the information required was provided in a timely manner. We would love to find a reason to visit and stay here again.
Thank you!
Vo family
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bethany Beach?
The average price for a rental in Bethany Beach is R 5,948 per night. This rental is R 18 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Large Gorgeous House, no car needed. 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 Waterfront Large Gorgeous House, no car needed. Enjoy the water!
Is Waterfront Large Gorgeous House, no car needed pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Large Gorgeous House, no car needed?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.