Off street parking for 6 cars-House fondly known as the Purple House
Location: Private Homes, Undesignated, Bethany Beach, Delaware, USA (Just 8 miles south of Rehoboth Beach)
Accommodations: Beach House, 7 Bedrooms + Den, 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 17-19)
Why Rent This House? --
Built in 2003 and designed by an award-winning architect, this fabulously appointed, multimillion-dollar home features ocean views and breathtaking interior spaces. Fondly known around Bethany as 'the purple house', this property is among the area's most unusual, luxurious and spacious rentals.
The house sits just one lot away from the ocean and four blocks from Bethany’s town center — within steps of restaurants and specialty foods shops, boutiques, and ice cream parlors. And it is a short drive from 140 outlet, tax-free shops in Rehoboth Beach.
What Does the House Offer?
Ideal for families and large groups, the house sleeps 19, with three kings, one queen, three singles, 2 sets of bunk beds, one full bed, and a den with a queen-size sleeper sofa. The large open-concept kitchen features an array of cookware and countertop appliances, two refrigerators and two ovens. Amenities include computer (Hi Spd Intenet and WIFI), five TVs with DVD players and a home theater center. A sensational setting and destination in itself, this home was named 2004 Rental House of the Year.
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Description of the Area and Activities
The beach is about 30 yards away from the house and there is off street parking for 6. And if you need it, here is metered parking all along the beach and board walk. The beach has life guards, showers, and chair and umbrella rentals. You can buy food and drinks on the boardwalk which is near the house.
We supply 2 Wonder Wheel Beach Caddies that holds Full 48 qt. Cooler and Up to 4 chairs, plus sturdy mesh bag storing tons of gear. You can buy food and drinks on the boardwalk which is near the house.
This House is Appropriate for These Kinds of Groups
This has been the perfect house for family, groups of golfers, reunions, wedding parties, showers, 'crafty ladies' gatherings, scrapbook weekends, small business or religious retreats, or just for a quiet vacation. You could lease this house for a weekend, week or a month, and enjoy every minute of the comfortable and beautiful surroundings provided in the furnishings, appointments and neighborhood.
Things To Do In The Area
The town of Bethany – Called the Quiet Resort - is an easy 5 minute walk from the house. It is quaint beach town with about 4 blocks of stores and restaurants. The town has a good playground for children and a boardwalk where music will often be heard from the new band stand. A few of our favorite restaurants include Bethany Blues BBQ, Baja Grille for great Mexican food, Parkway, and Sonoma’s-all in town.
Ocean and bay watersports - charter boat fishing, wind surfing. Local watersports: swimming, crabbing, clamming, boating, kayaking, jet skiing, sailing, sport fishing, beachcombing, surfing, shelling, windsurfing.
Day Trip about a half hour from Bethany: Rehoboth Beach: The town is much larger than Bethany and boasts many shopping and dining options. You can also go antiquing. There is also fabulous sales tax free outlet shopping at 140 Outlet stores. Lewes: Smaller than Rehoboth but a good day trip...very quaint.
Nearby Golf Courses
Bear Trap Dunes Ocean View
Salt Pond Bethany Beach
Cripple Creek Golf And Country Club Dagsboro,
Kings Creek Country Club Rehoboth Beach,
Old Landing Golf Course Rehoboth Beach,
Rehoboth Beach Country Club Rehoboth Beach,
The Rookery Milton,
Sussex Pines CC-Georgetown
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 2 separate systems
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking: room for 7 cars
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (3)
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Bunk Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: queen size sleeper sofa in first floor den
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5)
- DVD (4)
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equiped. Beverage refrigerator and large fridge
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony: Two overlooking ocean and atlantic ave.
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age of lease signers is 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 01-May 30 .. $1750/weekend .. $9580/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Off street parking for 6 cars-House fondly known as the Purple House - Bethany Beach Vacation Rental
- Soaring spaces and intricate details throughout the house - Bethany Beach Vacation Rental
- One of the ocean views - Bethany Beach Vacation Rental
- A fully equiped kitchen with 2 refrigerators and adjacent to the great room
- Master bath with hand painted vessel sinks, and a large walk in tiled shower
- One of 4 Master Bedroom Suites
- Great room is a perfect gathering space in the evening
- Dining area seats 14, plus others at the kitchen counter
- Watch the surf and surf the net in the third floor room
- The Purple House was the featured rental home on the cover the the Wave magazine
- The bunk bed room with it's own private bathroom
- What we started with
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Hi I welcome you to our guest book for our beach home. We take great pride in making sure your vacation rental time is enhanced in whatever ways we can to insure your enjoyment, pleasure and fun during your stay. If you have any comments to improve on your experience, any comments to enhance the stay of other guests such as a favorite restaurant, please add them here. Ralph Picard