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Off street parking for 7-8 cars-House fondly known as the Purple House

Off street parking for 7-8 cars-House fondly known as the Purple House Soaring spaces and intricate details throughout the house A fully equiped kitchen with 2 refrigerators and adjacent to the great room Primary Master Master bath with hand painted vessel sinks, and a large walk in tiled shower One of 4 Master Bedroom Suites One of the ocean views Dining Room Third Master Bedroom 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 Bedroom Five Den supplied with queen aero-bed Fourth master with queen and twin The bunk bed room with it's own private bathroom Upper stairway leads to loft bedroom and second den

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  • Minimum stay:2-7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Why Rent This House? --

Named Delaware's Rental Home of the Year in 2004 and newly renovaterd in 2013, this fabulously appointed, multimillion-dollar home features ocean views and breathtaking interior spaces. Fondly known around Bethany as the iconic '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 3 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 sleep sofa. The large open-concept kitchen features an array of cookware and countertop appliances, two refrigerators and two ovens. Our 2013 additions include all new appliances and a 50-bottle wine cooler. Amenities include Hi Spd Intenet and WIFI, five TVs, (one HDTV) with DVD players and a home theater center. A sensational setting and destination in itself, this home was designed by an award-winning architect and has been featured on tours and in home design articles.

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Go to our site and see more information, pictures, and a virtual tour of the house.

Description of the Area and Activities

The beach is about 30 yards away from the house and there is off street parking for 6/7 cars. 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.

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

Keywords: Beach House

Property Type

  • House
  • 3 story

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Pets Considered:

            We do not encourage pets, but will consider them with a $150 additional cleaning fee....moreless

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            Minimum age of lease signers is 25...moreless

          • Events Allowed
          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 19, Beds for 17-19

          Bathrooms: 6 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            Fully equiped. Beverage refrigerator and large fridge large sink and bar sink, double oven...moreless

          • Refrigerator:

            (2) one full-size and an additional under counter fridge for beverages....moreless

          • Ice Maker
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Dishwasher
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided:

            We do not provide sheets or towels but we can arrange delivery for you through a local rental service...moreless

          • Air Conditioning:

            2 separate systems...moreless

          • Parking Off Street:

            room for 7 cars...moreless

          • Washing Machine
          • Gas Fireplace
          • Clothes Dryer

          Entertainment

          • Satellite / Cable:

            (5) HDTV in living room...moreless

          • DVD Player
          • Video Library
          • CD Player
          • VCR
          • Stereo

          Communications

          • Free Long Distance:

            All calls in US are free...moreless

          Pool & Spa

              • Jetted Tub

              Outdoor Features

              • Balcony:

                Two overlooking ocean and atlantic ave....moreless

              • Deck / Patio:

                small patio in rear of home with grill...moreless

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

                  • Ocean View

                  Activities

                  • Sailing
                  • Tennis
                  • Fishing
                  • Cycling
                  • Swimming
                  • Groceries
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Medical Services
                  • Massage Therapist
                  • Parasailing
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Sound/Bay Fishing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Golf
                  • Hiking
                  • Roller Blading
                  • Restaurants
                  • Cinemas
                  • Shelling
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Churches
                  • Playground
                  • Marina
                  • Water Parks
                  • Theme Parks
                  • Walking
                  • Bird Watching
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Boating
                  • Beachcombing
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Shopping
                  • Outlet Shopping
                  • Miniature Golf

                  Other Activities

                      • Bethany is one of Delaware 'Quiet Resorts, perfect for families and retreats. The center of town, 3 blocks from the property, has restaurants, shops, and an arcade. Within a 15-minute drive are Ocean City MD and Rehoboth Beach DE, both with large boardwalks, outlet shopping, amusement parks, etc....moreless
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Best Thanksgiving Ever

                        Best Thanksgiving Ever

                        • Guest Bud
                        • Date of stay 11/16/12
                        • Review Submitted 01/13/13
                        My wife's family had a get together the weekend before Thanksgiving. She has a large family and there were 6 children from 10 months to 8 years old, 11 adults and 1 dog. This house could of not been a better venue for that many people. First off, it is beautiful. Secondly it is huge with many bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally the primary area of the kitchen, dining room, family room was huge, open and great views. There was plenty of space for the kids to play inside and also for the adults to have their own space too. The location was also great, especially with that many kids. The house is only several blocks from downtown Bethany and one block from the ocean and boardwalk. We could not of been happier and would come back in a heartbeat.

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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                      • Great time with family

                        Great time with family

                        • Guest Luch
                        • Date of stay 11/16/12
                        • Review Submitted 01/06/13
                        My family just returned to the Purple House for a long weekend and found it as immaculate as it was four years ago when we spent a July week. The open design is perfect for large families and the house has lovely amenities. The kitchen is well equipped and we found it no problem for several people to be working in the kitchen at the same time. The house is bright and well appointed. We love it being so close to the beach, just across the street, and love the ocean view from many of the windows. Also, being able to walk right into Bethany for shopping, and dining is such a plus. The parking was great, as we had several cars. We all agreed that we will not wait 4 years to come back.

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                      • Almost cried when time to leave

                        Almost cried when time to leave

                        • Guest New Yorkers
                        • Date of stay 09/24/10
                        • Review Submitted 10/03/10
                        Our family traveled to Delaware for a wedding. Eleven of us stayed in the Purple House which was clean, well-maintained, comfortable and luxurious. Believe it or not, the photos are accurate...this house looked exactly like the numerous pictures on the web site and it is breathtaking. We walked to the beach and boardwalk every day which is just one lot away. The property is in a quiet residential area, but also just a few short blocks from many shops and restaurants. The owner, and manager provided good service throughout the whole rental process, and maintained regular contact by e-mail. We would highly recommend this property to friends, relatives or anyone who would like to spend time in a spectacular custom designed home with ocean views, jacuzzi tub, outdoor decks, all the comforts of home, and more. When it was time to leave, we almost cried because it had become so much like home for the time that we were there.

                        Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/8

                      • Bunko Group 20th Anniversary

                        Bunko Group 20th Anniversary

                        • Guest Bunkette
                        • Date of stay 04/24/09
                        • Review Submitted 05/06/09
                        The twelve of us have been playing Bunko together once a month for 20 years. We wanted to do something special to celebrate 20 years of fun and friendship. Our long weekend at the Bethany Beach Purple House was just perfect. There was plenty of room for all of us. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. The main living area was perfect for all of us to get together. We had great weather and fabulous accommodations.

                        Recommended for: Girls getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

                        • Guest Karyn Bristow
                        • Date of stay 08/15/06
                        • Review Submitted 08/15/06
                        We rented the Purple House for a surprise 75th birthday celebration for my Dad - the whole family went from 6 yr old on up...We had an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL time!!!! It was the perfect place with enough room for special together time and yet also allowing quiet alone time. The owner was wonderful to work with and helpful in every way! An absolute positive experience all around!

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 03/13/06
                        • Review Submitted 03/13/06
                        This home is beautiful and well-equipped. Everything was as pictured or better. We felt truly at home. The owner is pleasant to deal with. Rent with confidence.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                        • Guest The Dondero's
                        • Date of stay 08/15/05
                        • Review Submitted 08/15/05
                        My family and I spent a whole week at the "purple house". It was the first time we had all been on vacation in many years. It was wonderful! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to stay. There were fifteen of us and more than enough rooms. Two of the things we enjoyed the most were the fantastic open kitchen, where we cooked a huge family meal together. Also, the beautiful deck overlooking the ocean. We sat there many nights as a family and just took in the scenery. We had a great time and can't wait until next year!!

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/3

                        • Guest Beth Bailey
                        • Date of stay 05/17/05
                        • Review Submitted 05/17/05
                        We celebrated my dad's 80th birthday at this beautiful house. The openess of the second floor and well appointed kitchen definetly helped as we prepared the birthday dinner. You could see the ocean from third floor, what a relaxing area. This was the first rental home I've come across that had very comfortable beds/mattresses. The close proximity to the town was appreciated by all. Thank you for a great celebration weekend.

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                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 05/11/05
                        • Review Submitted 05/11/05
                        My family and I stayed here and we absolutely loved it. The property was spectacular. The location allowed us to enjoy some quiet time, while being able to take advantage of the great shopping and the many restaurants nearby. It was the perfect beach getaway!! Connie J.

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                      • Guest comment entered by owner

                        • Guest from the owner
                        • Date of stay 10/22/04
                        • Review Submitted 10/22/04
                        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

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                       
                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                      Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                      Base Rate
                      2 night min stay
                      $800
                      $5600 $22400
                      In-season
                      Jun 29 - Aug 23
                      7 night min stay

                      $10990

                      Discounts: 8 nights or more $1570 nightly, 14 nights or more $1570 nightly

                      Nov to March
                      Nov 1 - Mar 30
                      2 night min stay
                      $800
                      $3900

                      Discounts: 14 nights or more $250 nightly

                      * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                      Additional Fees and Taxes:

                      Bethany charges a 6% rental tax. There is no additional cleaning fee.


                      This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                      Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                       

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                      Photos

                      • Off street parking for 7-8 cars-House fondly known as the Purple House

                        Off street parking for 7-8 cars-House fondly known as the Purple House

                      • A fully equiped kitchen with 2 refrigerators and adjacent to the great room

                        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

                        Master bath with hand painted vessel sinks, and a large walk in tiled shower

                      • One of the ocean views

                        One of the ocean views

                      • Third Master Bedroom

                        Third Master Bedroom

                      • The Purple House was the featured rental home on the cover the the Wave magazine

                        The Purple House was the featured rental home on the cover the the Wave magazine

                      • Den supplied with queen aero-bed

                        Den supplied with queen aero-bed

                      • The bunk bed room with it's own private bathroom

                        The bunk bed room with it's own private bathroom

                      • Soaring spaces and intricate details throughout the house

                        Soaring spaces and intricate details throughout the house

                      • Primary Master

                        Primary Master

                      • One of 4 Master Bedroom Suites

                        One of 4 Master Bedroom Suites

                      • Dining Room

                        Dining Room

                      • Watch the surf and surf the net in the third floor room

                        Watch the surf and surf the net in the third floor room

                      • Bedroom Five

                        Bedroom Five

                      • Fourth master with queen and twin

                        Fourth master with queen and twin

                      • Upper stairway leads to loft bedroom and second den

                        Upper stairway leads to loft bedroom and second den

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #103423

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                      Date last modified - Thursday, May 23, 2013

                      $800 - $1570 per night (USD)
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                      8 Bedroom / 6.5 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 19

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