Everything was great. Plenty of outdoor areas as week as 2 living areas. Elevator for convenience of groceries luggage etc was great. We used the kayaks and beach supplies. While we walked to the beach once to check it out we didn’t walk the rest of the time. I’d only recommend walking if in shape and don’t lug a lot of stuff to beach.

This house is very comfortable for large groups. Bedrooms are large and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped for fixing meals. It's an easy walk to the beach (which was not crowded at all). Parking is also available by the beach if you need it. We would definitely stay here again.

We had a great off-season stay here with extended family. Everything was well-appointed and exactly as described, with so many seating spaces to choose from (big table, small table, living room, upstairs loft, and the huge number of decks!) that everyone found the space they needed or wanted. You can see the Ocean from the top deck, and the short walk through the neighborhood takes you right over to the beach and the tower. Convenient to everything, whether heading north or south for activities or just taking the watercraft out through the canals. Cherie was extremely responsive both before and during the stay, and quickly helped resolve one issue that cropped up our last night there.

We had a great off-season stay here with extended family. Everything was well-appointed and exactly as described, with so many seating spaces to choose from (big table, small table, living room, upstairs loft, and the huge number of decks!) that everyone found the space they needed or wanted. You can see the Ocean from the top deck, and the short walk through the neighborhood takes you right over to the beach and the tower. Convenient to everything, whether heading north or south for activities or just taking the watercraft out through the canals. Cherie was extremely responsive both before and during the stay, and quickly helped resolve one issue that cropped up our last night there.

Beautiful house and great views. We all enjoyed our stay 😊

The house was beautiful and clean. It came equipped with all the essentials plus more (paddle boats, bikes, towels, water, etc.). Easily the best stocked house we have been to. Great deck views, good communication with the owner and easy process.

At least it's unique for us - it was great for our kayaking family members to be able to put in right out the door! Our three year old granddaughter loved her first "boat ride" and feeding the ducks. We even saw a turtle come up for air in the canal. We've stayed in many rentals over the years and this was easily the best in many aspects: quiet neighborhood, spacious, clean, well-equipped, beautifully decorated (I put some things in our bedroom during our stay - safe from a rambunctious child). The elevator is a real plus for groceries, luggage, and oldies. Cherie responded quickly when I needed her for minor issues. No complaints here!

The property was spacious, and very well equipped to accommodate our group of 11 for a fun filled beach vacation.

The property was spacious, and very well equipped to accommodate our group of 11 for a fun filled beach vacation.

This is a very impressive house, and even bigger than it looks in the picture. The owner was very accommodating and easy to contact and communicate with. The neighborhood is quiet and in a great setting. There were two beach tags, which allowed us to drive our beach stuff to the end of the development, and about a 10 minute walk to the state beach. We prefer this section of the beach because its never too crowded. We used the kayaks several times to cruise around the bay, and could catch crabs right off the doc (fun for the kids). The rooftop deck was perfect for watching the sunset. You will not be disappointed with this house.

It was a wonderful week . The house is beautiful. Owner was very helpful and accommodating.

It was a wonderful week . The house is beautiful. Owner was very helpful and accommodating.

This is a very impressive house, and even bigger than it looks in the picture. The owner was very accommodating and easy to contact and communicate with. The neighborhood is quiet and in a great setting. There were two beach tags, which allowed us to drive our beach stuff to the end of the development, and about a 10 minute walk to the state beach. We prefer this section of the beach because its never too crowded. We used the kayaks several times to cruise around the bay, and could catch crabs right off the doc (fun for the kids). The rooftop deck was perfect for watching the sunset. You will not be disappointed with this house.

This was a wonderful house for our family which includes grandparents, adult kids, and their kids ages 4-10. The layout enabled us to spread out on different levels to sleep yet hang out together in the open living room kitchen area. There were plenty of bathrooms, several attached to bedrooms. There was an upper loft area where the kids could hang out which was directly above the living room so we could still hear and see the kids upstairs. The house was stocked with everything imaginable including dog bowls. The kitchen has tons of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, small appliances such as coffee maker and blender. The owners thought of everything!!

This was a wonderful house for our family which includes grandparents, adult kids, and their kids ages 4-10. The layout enabled us to spread out on different levels to sleep yet hang out together in the open living room kitchen area. There were plenty of bathrooms, several attached to bedrooms. There was an upper loft area where the kids could hang out which was directly above the living room so we could still hear and see the kids upstairs. The house was stocked with everything imaginable including dog bowls. The kitchen has tons of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, small appliances such as coffee maker and blender. The owners thought of everything!!

This is a beautiful house, spacious, very well maintained. Terrific sunset views. We enjoyed using the kayaks and relaxing on the decks. Great location. Owner is very responsive.

Loved staying here with canal access for kayaking and fishing. Quick drive to end of neighborhood to walk to quiet beach (especially on week days). Short drive to restaurants in Bethany or fenwick. Was able to get outdoor seating for our party of 10 easily every night. Cherie was extremely responsive via text. Checkout was easy and mainly included emptying refrigerator and stripping beds. They use a sheet and bath towel service and next time would bring my own towels bc they weren’t the greatest quality. We often used our beach towels and just washed them. Great place to go during this crazy Covid time. Felt socially distanced from others every step of the way!

The property is beautiful, well maintained, well equipped, neighbors were lovely, helpful and very friendly. As a family, we have traveled to many, many beach locations and we found this to be one of our favorite houses. Thank you for providing and sharing your beautiful home with us!

This house really makes for a perfect beach vacation. It’s in a quiet subdivision of Bethany, right on the bay, but is a short walk to the beach (which is hardly ever crowded). The house itself is beautiful and spacious. All the bedrooms are large, and several have en suite bathrooms. The furnishings and decorations are tasteful and not kitschy, and there are many thoughtful extras, like a roof deck, an ice machine, and an elevator. There are also so many other thoughtful amenities, like kayaks, bikes, crabbing cages, beach gear, games, and cooking spices. It’s really set up as if it’s your own beach house, with everything you might want on-site. We have nothing but great things to say, and we hope to come back in the future!

This was no cottage. Beautiful house with everything u need in it, including an elevator and ice machine. Kayaks for cruising around the bay were a plus. Great views from the many decks

Our family (older parents, three middle-aged children and four teenage grandchildren) get together every two years at different locations around the country. Six-bedroom homes are difficult to find and the prices sometimes are not justified by the accommodations. This home, however, is worth every penny. The rooms are spacious, the common spaces are comfortable, the entire house is spotless, the appointments and supplies are first-rate, and even the decoration avoids common beach crud items in favor of tasteful items of taste and distinction. The owners were unfailingly helpful and gracious. We all felt sad to be leaving after seven days. Thank you, Cherie and family.

Best house our family has ever rented in 20 years. Amenities were great, house was lovely and all the extras exceeded our expectations. We’re planning to rent again next year.

So very nice. Better than the pictures.

We had a very enjoyable family time with 3 generations of 11 adults and 3 fur babies. We were well equipped to live the beach and bay life with all the amenities provided by our generous hosts: beach towels, beach chairs, bikes, kayaks, crab traps, and the fantastic kitchen which was a joy to cook in too! We took every advantage of the gorgeous sunrise and sunset views from the decks— the rooftop view is expansive, and basked in the sun at the beach across the highway as well as at the handicapped accessible state park beach 3 miles south. The house was very comfortable especially for my elderly parents, and Cherie responded quickly to our questions. I hope we can stay again in the future—we’d love to come back!

This was our first experience with a vacation rental..........I think we have been spoiled and will find this to be a tough act to follow. The home was perfect. the kitchen was well stocked with quality and attractive appliances, utensils, dinnerware, counter space, seating Bedrooms were beautifully appointed and details such as comfortable bedding, ample lighting, attractive furnishings; details including current reading material and a chair to relax in. The bathrooms... lots of bathrooms: well lit, large, well stocked with an abundance of quality products; a jacuzzi. An elevator. Kayaks, Crab Traps, boogie boards, bikes, indoor box games; sand toys, beach chairs...............we had it all. Great location to beach, bay, restaurants. Perfect.............perfect!

This is an ideal rental for a large family. There is a provision for any activity at this home. We made great use of the decks, the extra frig at the lowest level, and all of the outdoor toys that are available. The kitchen is outfitted with all the utilities and gadgets to have any kind of cook-in experience. The wifi seems to be an essential ingredient for all the younger sets-it was heavily used. So this property basically has something for everyone without having to lug a lot of gear to the shore. We recommend it highly.

If you are looking for a tasteful, quality, complete with everything and anything- look no further. Cherie was an outstanding host! My own crew of 10 felt like they were in a luxury hotel. The pictures are nice but the reality exceeded any expectations. I hosted dinners for extended family staying nearby totaling 19- beautifully! This house deserves 6 stars!!! Absolutely outstanding amenities- no matter what we wanted- it was there! We kayaked, used the beach supplies, tried our hand at crabbing, and adored the private nearby beach. This was our 6th family trip to various destinations. I will not be able to top this! YOU CANNOT GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!!

Our entire family (including kids and spouses) had a wonderful week at this beautiful beach house. In fact, it's been a few weeks since we were there and we all are still talking about it. Everything was perfect...from the quiet canal overlook, amazing sunsets, fully equipped kitchen, boats, bikes, grill, beach chairs, cooler, crab cages, location...to Bethany boardwalk, restaurants, and beach access. The website was a true snapshot of this magnificent house. We hope to return next year and hopefully make it an annual family event!!!!

We loved spending our family vacation in this house. The amount of rooms, bathrooms, the large kitchen area, and the kayaks, made everything easier and more enjoyable for us. The whole was perfect! It was nice to be able to eat or just drink some coffee in one of the desks while looking at the canal. We will definitely rent this house again.

There were eleven of us and there was plenty of room for all of us. Very well equipped home! The elevator was great --especially for my husband who has problems with his knees going up and down stairs. Great location! Would certainly consider renting this home again!

This was our second year staying at Helen's cottage. This year was as amazing as our first and we are returning again next year. My husband and I treat our family to a week of being together and Helen's cottage provides the perfect accommodations and amenities. The house is spotless upon our arrival and Cherie has fully appointed it with everything we could need. Bayview Park is a perfectly serene neighborhood that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of a summer resort town. However, the boardwalk, restaurants and entertainment are just minutes away. Our favorite thing to do is spend time together on the beach and the beach that we have access to, is so beautiful. The children are safe to explore without getting lost in crowds and the beach is expansive and clean and quiet from other people's noise. Cherie is accessible and easy to deal with. We are looking forward to another vacation at Helen's cottage already!

Helen's Cottage is "our" vacation home without owning a vacation home. For many years we have enjoyed the wonderful amenities at this fantastic home. Everything you need is here to have a wonderful beach vacation. The community is great, through the week we feel like the only people there. It's close to the beach whether walking or driving. You are close to Bethany, Rehoboth, Dewey, Fenwick and all of the "in town" activities. There are kayaks, bicycles, a large outdoor gas grill, beach chairs, umbrellas and life jackets. Fabulous porches/decks to enjoy the view of the back bay and the beautiful night skies are at every level. The bedrooms are large and comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need except the food. This is literally a house that you can come to bringing only your clothes and your food. I don't think anyone in our group has ever had a negative thing to say about this house or our time spent here. Thanks for letting us call it "ours" another year!