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Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use!

Bethany Cottage is a one-of-a-kind 5-bedroom, 4-bath beach retreat nestled just off Route One in the serene Sanctuary Community. Hidden behind a 15-foot hedge of mature plantings on the east side of the residence, the property offers exceptional privacy while backing directly to the picturesque Delaware Fresh Pond State Park.

This stunning home features a private, 30-foot by 10-foot in-ground concrete and tile pool, perfect for relaxation. The pool is open (though unheated) from May 12th through September 22nd, which is subject to change, making it an ideal spot for enjoying the spring season and last days of summer. Guests can also unwind on two spacious decks, a cozy patio, or explore the vibrant downtown Bethany Beach, located just 1.5 miles away. Here, you’ll find dining, mini-golf, shopping, and much more.

The home’s 2025 upgrades include custom-made Mon Ray soundproofing and noise-abatement windows, as well as flush-mounted storm doors. These enhancements, installed on the top floor and all bedrooms facing the ocean and east side of the house, create effective sound proofing space, ensuring a quieter, more peaceful stay. The all new Pergo One flooring was installed in the primary bedroom. Additionally, all four bedrooms and hallway game room floor was replaced with new, seamless Cumberland Oak Mohawk flooring. A new HVAC system and hot water heater complete the upgrades for the 2025 season. For added convenience, an elevator is available for guest use, making this home as functional as it is luxurious.

The 1st floor of this home offers a comfortable den with a sofa, TV, direct access to the backyard private pool, and a full bathroom with a shower. There is also a kitchenette with another refrigerator on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor is where the main entrance comes in, and is where most of the bedrooms are located.
The 1st bedroom has 2 twin beds, the 2nd has a queen bed and both share a jack & jill bathroom. The 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds, and the 4th bedroom has 2 twin beds, and both of these bedrooms also share a jack & jill bathroom. All bedrooms come with a TV for additional entertainment.

The 3rd floor offers the main living space, with 2 dining areas, kitchen island seating, and a comfortable living room with a large screen TV, great for a movie night. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to enjoy preparing meals at home. The 5th bedroom suite with a king bed is also located on the 3rd floor, and has the full bathroom with shower.

Inquire about booking this unique home for your next vacation.

Linens will be at the property prior to check in. Linens include sheets for all beds, and bath towels.

**To finalize the reservation, a lease agreement must be signed. You will be contacted by a property manager rental agent to go over the details.**
***Private pool is not heated. The home sit adjacent to Coastal highway. As such, traffic noise can be heard outside.***

Absolutely NO Smoking, and NO Pets!!

State Lic #2024713527

Property manager

1st Choice Properties in Bethany Beach, DE

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 34 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Parkway Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Delaware Seashore State Park, Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf, and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Excellent 5 Bedroom home Located 4 minutes from downtown Bethany Beach! Private Pool and Elevator for guest use! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
Had to clean when we got there but great location. Great house definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Bethany Cottage was perfect for our family!
We loved our stay at Bethany Cottage! There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was well equipped with everything we needed. We really enjoyed the pool surrounded by beautiful blooming hydrangeas. It was a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable!
Very enjoyable! Saltwater pool made our week especially during these difficult times. Owners were a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Mike P.

This was the perfect house for a nice getaway with the family!
With being just a mile from the village and public beaches, this little getaway was the perfect place to settle into Bethany Beach. We rode our bikes to and from the beach each day and relaxed by the pool during the evening. Everything you need is within 3 miles including grocery stores, restaurants, bike rentals, ice cream and even a fishing tackle store. Tucked away in a private location made Bethany Cottage a great experience and wise choice when it comes to value!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

roslyn j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great house but!
The house needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Walls, baseboards, trims floors, windows, stove all these things need to be attended to.. this was our second visit, and some of the same issues from our last visit were still visible this time as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach home
This property met all our needs. More than adequate for our party of 12. There were other coffee makers but we chose to bring a Keurig. Does need a better can opener. Great to have 2 refrigerators. Convenient to Bethany and Rehobeth. Enjoyed the beach and the pool. Since the temps were high 80’s to 90’s, appreciated the partial shade at the pool. Being along Rt 1 was noisy outside at times but not a deal breaker. Running the ceiling fan was necessary to keep the temp manageable on the 3rd floor only when the outside temp went above 90. Elevator was a plus. Everyone agreed that we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
8/2023 stay
There were a few minor issues at the beginning of our stay but the owners were easy to contact, very responsive and issues were resolved quickly. Everyone had a fun trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay, we’ll be back!
The house was perfect for our family. The kids loved having a pool, that was a huge perk. We were only about 2 miles from the State Park beach and highly recommend that beach over the public access beach. We loved all the restaurants, and downtown Bethany was a short drive, perfect for ice cream trips! I had zero issues when I needed to get in contact with Alex for a few things, I was responded to very quickly. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Wonderful home! Hope to stay again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation!
We had a great time on our family vacation in Bethany. The house was exactly as presented and had ample space for everyone. The private pool made the vacation even better and the location to the beach was close enough for even a quick trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacay
Great layout. Private pool was a must have! Place was not cleaned to our standard and we had to clean when we got there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had plenty of room for our family of 8 We really enjoyed the private pool!
We loved the house we ordered take out and barbecued also. It was nice hanging by the pool with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect location and great amenities
We have stayed at Bethany Cottage 3 times and value the private pool and elevator so much. We have two people with mobility issues, and the elevator is a godsend. We also love how close it is to the Indian River Delaware State Park beach -- and the fabulous Big Chill there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

roslyn j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun place
Great location, a great place for family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edwina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious enough for our entire family
This property was perfect for us, our 2 adult children, their spouses, and 2 grandkids. The beds are super comfortable, the pool is wonderful, it has a very nice gas grill and off-street parking for 3 to 4 vehicles. There are several beaches just a mile or two away. We’re looking forward to going again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Hershey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IDEAL VACATION PROPERTY
This FABULOUS property provided everything we needed for our family & friends summer vacation. The location, the layout, the amenities............all PERFECT!!! John and Alex responded promptly to our questions, and we had a WONDERFUL week at Bethany Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great owners
Great house Great place for family with a short drive to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

janet m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Together
Having the family together is what vacation is for us. This house allowed us to do that. The biggest disappointment was the temperature of the pool. We wanted a pool since we had young children who still needed an afternoon nap. The pool was so cold that most of our group could not get in it. Most of the afternoon sun, that was to warm the pool, is blocked by the house. Knowing that the goal is always to satisfy your guests, I would recommend that an investment of a heater be made. We like the area, but without the use of the pool, it's just a house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bethany Beach......
Super easy to check in and great communication! House is extremely spacious and well stocked. Location very convenient to get to town, either Bethany or Rehobeth. Pool is great especially since it was salt water was like an extension of the beach. Thanks for sharing your home!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super comfy house and convenient location
Super cute house with lots of options and room to allow for distance between parties. In our case, it was some adult vs. kid space. Joe & Alex are great communicators and very responsive. The pool would have been great if the weather was warmer. And the beach is just a short drive away. You can see the ocean from the patio and we did lots of yoga on the second floor balcony. It can be loud though because of proximity to the highway (there was a public works project happening during our stay). The house has all the amenities that you need for cooking and relaxing. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
John and Alex were great host. Everything worked and was easy to use/figure out. Tons of beds and a great layout for entertaining. Wish it was warmer so we could’ve used the beautiful pool more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Catherine Michelle T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and pool, but needs updating
Great location with great outdoor space. The pool was very nice and well maintained. It was cleaned twice during our week long stay. You could not hear the traffic from inside the house even though it is right on route 1. However, it's time for the owner to reinvest inside the house. It is very dated and could use an extra deep clean. Many things are well past their time, like the coffee maker, carpets, and bedding. Would not likely rent again unless interior improvements were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2020
We had a very enjoyable stay with family. The house easily accommodated 11 of us and the pool was a key amenity!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020