Location: Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Sea Colony Beach Townhouse
This beautifully equipped and maintained three bedroom townhouse provides amenities for guests of all ages: from the jogging stroller, booster seat, and portable crib for the very little ones, to sand toys, fishing gear, tennis racquets, play balls, a scooter, and five bikes with helmets for the 'big kids.' You'll find indoor board games for kids and adults, Legos and jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and, of course, a card (puzzle?) table and chairs to use as you please.
Kids enjoy the miniature picnic table and benches for dining alfresco on the front patio, and the toy kitchen inside for the budding cooks. Art supplies and a library of videos and DVDs can keep the kids (and adults)engaged inside. For trips to the beach, sand chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and boogie boards are in the garage for your use.
The shuttle tram to the beach stops thirty steps from the front door, right by the fishing lake. The Aquatic Center, with Sea Colony’s biggest and newest pool, is 200 yards away. The Fitness Center, with indoor and outdoor pools, indoor basketball court, and well-equipped exercise room,is just 100 yards beyond that, next to the expansive new playground. Both are an easy walk.
A well-equipped kitchen features all the pots, utensils, and cooking tools that a serious chef would want. Tap water at the beach can have an off-taste, so both the refrigerator ice and water dispensers and well as the sink have filtered water. Young helpers in the kitchen have their own toy stove, range, pans, and tools.
At Bethany Beach, "The Quiet Resort", you enjoy peace and quiet with convenience to every beach attraction. The town of Bethany Beach itself,with its boardwalk, shops, and public beach access, is a short bike ride away. Too much beach gear to carry on the bike? The town has plenty of parking close to the beach, too. Or sit back and ride the tram from just outside the front door, right to the beach.
The Sea Colony Resort offers recreational activities for everyone in the family. The world-class tennis facility has 34 indoor and outdoor courts, with many lesson programs and competitions. Sea Colony’s private guarded beach has an outdoor swimming pool just over the dune, plus an indoor pool just steps away. Ten swimming pools and six kiddie pools are open to all Sea Colony guests. A web of paved walking and biking trails criss-cross the resort and lead into town. For anglers, one of several stocked lakes is never far away. Sea Colony’s Security staff patrols round-the-clock, doing what security does. Their teamwork has also found a wandering child faster than frantic parents could alone -- very reassuring!*
Bethany Beach, "The Quiet Resort", feature family-friendly peace and quiet, beautiful beaches, and convenient beach attractions. Sea Colony Resort, with its added amenities, is the best place to enjoy a week of sun, sand, and family fun!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed : Queen size
- Crib : folding crib in the closet if you need it.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Big Jacuzzi in the master bathroom.
- Shared Hot Tub : In the nearby Fitness Center.
- Sauna : In the nearby Fitness Center
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : High-Definition Flatpanel TV in the master bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Big assortment of Videos and up-to-date DVDs for kids and adults.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Shared Pool : Biggest, newest pool at Sea Colony just a short walk away.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Blender, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker, food processor, waffle iron, Radio/CD player.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Big variety of quality food preparation and cooking tools. Everything you need to deal with fresh clams and shrimp, or masterfully prepare a standing rib roast. Dishes and silverware service for 12+. Plenty of nice serving dishes and utensils, and a variety of baking pans.
- Refrigerator : Ice and chilled water in the door.
- Dishwasher : New and very quiet -- you'll hardly know it's working.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Plenty big to cook for a crowd. The cook tools and charcoal you need are in the garage.
- Deck/Patio : A fenced patio off the breakfast room in front of the house is partially covered, and enjoys a view of Cypress Lake. The hundred square foot screened porch off the dining room with ceiling fan and lights also looks out on the grassy area and woods. This porch is enclosed with movable vinyl panels, making it an inviting, private three-season room.
- Balcony : A private, hundred square foot balcony off the master bedroom overlooks the grassy area that reaches to the woods behind.
- View/Location
- Lake View : You can watch the kids from the breakfast room fishing in front of the house in Cypress Lake. The back of the house looks out on a big flat grassy play area that reaches a screening woods.
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Cordless phones are installed in the kitchen and two bedrooms.
- Free Long Distance : Guests are invited to use telephones for reasonable domestic and international long distance calling. This saves the hassle of using calling cards or operators.
- Broadband Internet : Broadband internet service delivered by cable modem is available throughout the house by way of a WiFi (802.11g) connection, at no extra charge. Connect to the broadband router by ethernet cable in the living room, if you prefer.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High speed WiFi internet access works throughout the house. There is no extra charge or any wireless internet usage fee.
- Other Amenities
- The dining room breakfast room and all of the bedrooms have quiet ceiling fans with adjustable lighting, Not because there is a need; but for your peace-of-mind while you're down on the beach unsure if the last person out locked the door; there is a keypad-operated wall safe in the master bedroom large enough to hold your laptop; cameras; cell phones; jewelry; wallets; tickets and important papers.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Call to discuss.
- Kid Friendly : For your convenience, you'll find a booster seat, and portable crib for the very little ones. Older kids will enjoy the sand toys, fishing gear, tennis racquets, play balls, a scooter, and bikes with helmets. You will find indoor board games for kids and adults, Legos and jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and even a card (puzzle?) table and chairs to use as you please. Kids enjoy the miniature picnic table and benches for dining alfresco on the front patio, and the toy kitchen inside for the budding cooks. Art supplies and library of videos and DVDs will keep the kids engaged inside. For trips to the beach, sand chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and boogie boards are in the garage for your use.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Renter signing the rental contract must be at least 24 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Sea Colony, and especially the area behind our house where woods meets grassy yard, offers excellent bird watching. Access to the miles-long, tree-shaded Assowwoman Canal for kayaking or rafting is 100 yards from the back door.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day - May 26 - June 16............... $ 1550/week
June 16 - 30............................$1750/week
June 30 - Sept. 1 ........................ $ 2050/week
September 1 - 15 ............$ 1550/week
September 15 -29, May 5 - 26(shoulder season) .....$ 1250/week
September 29 - May 26(off-season) ........ $ 900/week
Please inquire about off-season partial-week availability
We rent Saturday to Saturday during Summer season.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Sea Colony
We love the beach and our daughters love the beach. Sea Colony offered a care-free planned community in a quiet, family oriented beach town. Everything our family could want is there, including bike paths, pools, tram to the beach and a fun small town with concerts on the boardwalk in the summer. The house is well designed and life is easy!!
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy biking to town, visiting the shops, going to the newly expanded South Coastal Library, which has lots of PCs and also offers kid's programs. We enjoy watching the birds, including swans within the community. The pools are within walking distance(2 outdoor and one indoor) and tennis is just around the corner, too. We also like playing in our backyard that backs to woods for extra privacy. And Mom loves reading on the master bedroom deck or on the screened porch. The kids like to fish in Cypress Lake(really more of a pond) just across the street from home.
Owner's Map of Sea Colony
Our two daughters were two and seven years old when we built the house, so we are the original owners. Our oldest daughter Rose, has always loved the ocean, even in February. Our younger daughter, Elena loves to swim and got used to sandy toes, after a shaky start. She loves biking around Sea Colony and to the nearby library. Tim is an electrical engineer by training and and all around Mr. Fixit, while Cynthia loves to read and is studying Russian, in her spare time. They love to travel, but especially love the beach.
Property Photos
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- Fenced front porch is partially covered, overlooks the lake. - Bethany Beach Vacation Rental
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- Living room is furnished to feel like home, with space for games, TV/DVD/VCR. - Bethany Beach Vacation Rental
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- Well-equipped, light and airy kitchen is an inviting hub for family activity. - Bethany Beach Vacation Rental
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- Breakfast room opens onto front porch and also looks out on the lake.
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- Dining room seats 10, flows out to the screened porch and wide backyard.
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- Master bedroom has private deck overlooking woods, ensuite bathroom and Jacuzzi.
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- Light & airy back bedroom has a view out back, walk-in closet, space for a crib.
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- Twin beds in the front bedroom. TV/DVD/VCR, sofa, library of books just outside.
Traveler Reviews (15)
Lovely property, great for families!
Guest: Barbara K
(McLean)
Date of Stay: 08/31/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
We have just returned home from staying at this wonderful property and miss it already! The photos and description are quite accurate -- the home is beautiful, clean and wonderfully stocked! There are so many great features -- tons of books and puzzles, bikes, water toys, grill, movies -- that we couldn't use them all! The owners have lovely taste, so the home is decorated in lovely colours and nice quality linens (very nice not to have to bring one's own towels and sheets!). This is a great place for families -- my three year old and one year old twins were thoroughly entertained by the toy kitchen and all the lovely toys. The kitchen has everything one could hope for -- we had friends over to dinner and were able to prepare a full and lovely meal. The owners, Cynthia and Tim, were extremely helpful and responsive, and in our case went way above and beyond being great landlords -- we had booked for the week that Hurricane Irene swept through the area, and not only did they send us regular reports on the situation at Bethany beach, they were graciously flexible with our arrival dates. They also sent a detailed map that was essential in helping us reach our destination. The people at Sea Colony were helpful and the amenities were very good --- lots of kiddie pools for the little ones and larger pools for the adults, great access to the beach (driving distance or a 30-second walk to the lovely tram that takes you right to the beach) good fitness center. I would absolutely recommend this property and plan to stay there again!
Owner response:Thanks so much for your understanding. Hurricane Irene is the first in ten years to shut down our beautiful Delaware beaches. So next time, we hope you'll have a longer vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic Bethany vacation
Guest: Emily B.
(Sterling, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
We had a wonderful stay in this home! It was roomy and comfortable and has everything you'll need for a great beach vacation. The VRBO listing adequately described the various amenities in the home- fully equipped kitchen, lots of beach chairs and beach toys, and huge movie and book collections. We enjoyed many meals at home and we used the sun room as a relaxing area to work on the puzzles provided in the house. Our 2 year old was kept occupied by the toy kitchen set and there was plenty of room for him to play. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and it was wonderful that all linens were provided (plus extras in the hall closet). The neighborhood was quiet and it was only a brief walk to the pool. We also loved the catch and release ponds throughout the community- they were well stocked. Cynthia and Tim were very responsive to any questions we had before and during our stay. We had a fantastic stay at this property and would recommend this home to families. We look forward to future stays at this rental property.
Owner response:We're glad that you had a wonderful family vacation.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Reserve a week for 2012
Guest: June S
(Lewes, DE)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
We enjoyed our time at your wonderful condo so much. Everything was great. We'd like to reserve for 2012 for July 28 - August 4.
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Wonderful time
Guest: Mark and Suzanne S
(Lewes, DE)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
Thank you so much for the use of your house at Sea Colony! We had a wonderful time and our weather was just great! We found everything we needed and enjoyed ourselves very much. Sea Colony is a great resort and has everything you could imagine. Our kids enjoyed the pools very much and had a blast playing dodge ball. Thank you for opening your home to us and we'd certainly consider returning next year.
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Exceeded Expectations and Secured Future Visits!!!
Guest: The McPeffley's
(Pennsylvania & New York)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
Our family vacation this year was amazing ~ with 6 adults and 2 children under the age of 4, your condo had more to offer us than we even knew we'd need! We were so excited we could experience what Sea Colony, Bethany Beach and your condo had to offer ~ we were not disappointed and already are making plans to reserve the same weekend in 2012. All that others have stated below are echoed in our time at your place and Bethany Beach. Thanks for maintaining such a beautiful residence and welcoming us to share in it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic Property
Guest: Neal
(Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
We just returned from a stay at this property. The property was fantastic! Very clean, neat and comfortable. The property description was very accurate and all of the things that you would need are included (beach toys, kids toys, games, movies, kitchen gadgets etc.) I highly recommend this property and we will definitly be returning again in the future for another great beach vacation.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Jen S
(Lewes, DE)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
Hi Tim and Cynthia, I just had to write and tell you how much we loved your place. We have been coming to Sea Colony since it was built and have always stayed oceanfront in the condos, (me as a child and we carried the tradition on when I got married and had kids. This spring we decided to try the west side and absolutely loved it. We enjoyed your home and all you had to offer. The bikes and fishing were a hit. My hubby and I were going to come alone but our sons had the time from school off and we chose to take them and my mom too. What a great choice. We walked and walked like there was no tomorrow. We were able to move around freely and play games in your place with no problem. It was such a convenience to have the little extras ready like soap and paper towels when we arrived. The sheets and towels were a huge hit with me, when we stay in most places we have to haul them in the van with everything else takes up so much space then to have to do laundry when I get home is a drawback. Such a comfortable enjoyable place and a quiet area. I could go on and on. I am confident we will be contacting you in the future to stay again, either in the fall or next spring. The boys loved it so much and so did we. Thanks again, Jen S
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Vacation home at the beach
Guest: Eric and Ulli
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10
Review Submitted: 06/09/10
We just spent 10 days at Sea Colony and loved every minute of our vacation. In addition to our time at the beach, we enjoyed the heated 25 yard outdoor pool located just three walking minutes from the house, the gym, the big playground close to the house, and the indoor pool at Edgewater on colder days. The layout of Sea Colony West is beautiful and you get into vacation mood as soon as you enter the resort. The house itself was excellent - it is nicely decorated, clean and had everything we needed. We loved the large kitchen where we started our days with waffles and pancakes, and prepared most of our meals. The front patio was perfect for lunches and dinners, and at the end of a long day filled with beach and pool activities, our son enjoyed a movie from the large collection of children's DVDs. The owners were very helpful and accommodating, and we would rent this vacation home again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/26/08
Review Submitted: 03/26/08
This townhouse is THE BEST rental property we have experienced. All the descriptions at the VRBO website are accurate - no exaggerations as we have sometimes experienced in the past. The kitchen has everything we have at home...and then some. The DVD/video library is fantastic, with videos to please children and adults. The beds are comfortable, and the washer and dryer are just steps away from the bedrooms. Since it was cold when we were there, we didn't get to use the lovely porch, but I can imagine that a visit during warmer months would be incredible. Tim and Cynthia are most accomodating, and available by phone if you have any questions. Our thanks to them for a wonderful family vacation!
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Guest: Lauren Fenlon
(Westminster, MD)
Date of Stay: 10/21/07
Review Submitted: 10/21/07
This townhome was wonderful! Perfect place if you have small children, don't worry about packing toys, games, etc. Rooms were spacious and very clean. We felt completely at home and would definitely rent again.
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