You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches
Our home is a classic beach house just a short walk (3 blocks, 7 minutes) to the beach and boardwalk and near the trolley stop. Oakwood Street is a wide, open and private street; our lot is large, open parking (5+vehicles/grass is OK). Guests enjoy the expansive front porch and huge backyard deck. They tell us it feels like a home away from home.
We bought the home from the ex-mayor of Bethany who designed and built the home in the 1980's. We remodeled and expanded the house in 2019... It is known as "the cedar house".
Our house is ideal for family a summer beach vacation and non-summer get-away. Minimum age to rent is 25...this is a family home and family beach town. Please no senior week requests.
Our home is right near the beach and town yet still has a private, uncrowded atmosphere that makes for a wonderfully relaxing vacation.
Sheets and towels are not provided.
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Keywords: House, walk to beach, 3rd block
Property manager
Ed Heacox
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Bicycles
Water park
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
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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
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
3 Blocks to Beach Boardwalk Newly Remodeled in 2019!
3 Blocks to Beach Boardwalk! Newly Remodeled in 2019!
About the area
Bethany Beach, DE
What's nearby
Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bethany Beach Nature Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Fenwick Island Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
The Salt Pond Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Ocean City Station - 27 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Mango's - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
Bethany Diner - 20 min walk
Bethany Boathouse - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 Blocks to beach. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms - family spaces, kitchen & porches located?
Situated in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
10/10
We truly enjoyed our trip to Bethany this year. The house was close to the beach and town. It was spacious and very comfortable. We were a party of 7, I would recommend the "cedar house" for any family vacation.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
The house was great with plenty of room for our group.
Liz H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Third year staying here. Never disappointed
Charles B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Large, updated and well stocked home that provides everything you need for a week at the beach. We especially liked the gigantic family room with the pocket doors that kept noise levels down and young children's toys out of the way.
Sabina E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
In an area that is being overrun with huge houses it's harder and harder to find a good house that is still affordable for 2 families but also functional. The amenities on hand were great and the place was very clean.
Marie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
We loved Bethany Beach and we will more than likely return someday. The house was very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. We also appreciated the beach equipment in the garage. The only thing that we would have liked better is if we were a little closer to the beach.
Ellen O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10
Second year. Will come back.
Charles B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
Multi-generation beach trip and the house met all our needs. It is updated and well equipped. The beach is a .4 mile walk but the resident parking tag allowed us to have one vehicle take all the “stuff” and park very close to beach access. We are an active family that didn’t mind the walk.
We had a great week!
Denise C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
We had a great stay at this lovely home! Gail was incredibly easy to communicate with and very responsive. We had an issue with the AC and she sent someone over right away and had it fixed quickly.
The home is lovely, and though we wished it was just a tiny bit closer to the beach, the walk was manageable and the distance to the town center was also great.
Beautiful and well-stocked home!
Grace C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10
Ed P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
The house was HUGE and recently remodeled, clean and well-stocked. Lots of space for two families with four young kids. The owner was easily reachable via the VRBO app, but would have been nice to be able to reach the property manager quickly by cell phone/text. We would definitely stay here again!
Kristin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Easy walk to beach and boardwalk.Clean, spacious, well equipped house. Highly recommend!
Aditya S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10
The house was a perfect layout for our family with bunk beds and twin beds for the children and king or queen for the adults.
Plenty of room in the open kitchen-dining table and sitting area with another large room for tv, sitting area and another table.
Although it was very warm outside the front porch was an inviting place to sit. The house was wonderfully cooled by central air conditioning.
Gail responded quickly to any correspondence both before and during our stay. The entry process was very simple.
Definitely recommend this home!
Carol M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Spacious and very comfortable, very responsive owner. Loved having the wagon and beach chairs for the short walk to the beach. Especially liked the updated areas.
Linda L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
The house itself is beautiful but the best part was all of the different sitting spaces. We had multiple families for vacation and it never felt like we were on top of each other. Gail was very responsive and helpful! Highly recommend !!
Jen N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
No surprises. Property well maintained and everything as advertised. No hassle check in. Would definitely stay again.
Charles B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
From the beginning, the house was well appointed and had more than everything we needed to have a wonderful time at the beach - beach chairs, bikes, beach toys. The owner was very responsive and provided very good details about check-in, etc.
The only thing I will say is that we were 3 families so it would have been nice to have a bathroom in both of the king bed rooms.
Lisa P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
Thanks so much for a wonderful, laid out, amply supplied rental property. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Stacy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10
We absolutely loved staying at Gail’s beautiful house. It has the perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms so all 9 of us were very comfortable. The living space also offered amble room to hang out and eat together. The house itself is very updated with a great screened in porch in the front.
The only negative (there was one!) was that the house is on a corner and the Main Street can be pretty noisy in the morning. The walk to the beach took us about 7-10 minutes or so each way but they had a cart to easily bring all of our gear. The walk into Bethany’s little downtown was also very pleasant and quick!
When we return to Bethany Beach we would definitely stay here again!
Theresa R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
Very comfortable and an easy walk to the beach, even with kids! We enjoyed using the front porch every night for dinner. Lovely hosts that were very communicative
Sunlen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
We love the location, it’s close but not too close, and the house is filled with all you can possibly need for a beach trip. Strongly recommend this house.
Babak A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
We’ve come two years in a row now and love staying here. It’s a wonderful layout for family and friends. They have everything you need for the beach in the way of chairs, boogie boards, etc. and the home is nicely appointed with plenty of room and outdoor space.
Heather M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
Property is newly renovated and lots of space to gather for our family! Really enjoyed the screened front porch for dining and not too far from the beach. Home away from home and very clean!
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
This was a great property. Easy to get to, great location. The space was beautiful, open, and very accommodating for all of us. We spent much of our time on the screened-in porch and truly enjoyed every moment of the stay
Stephen R.
10/10
We loved the location, not too close, and definitely not too far, from the beach and boardwalk. The house itself is beautiful and very new inside and out. There is lots of beach stuff in the garage. Lots of room for everyone in our group. I will definitely try to stay here again.