Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA (Lewes, Delaware, Cape Henlopen, 40 Miles South of Dover) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
Luxury Beach House which directly backs up to Cape Henlopen State Park, several thousand acres of beach and forest full of natural and cultural history. Views extend over the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, to Cape May, New Jersey, and beyond. Historic Lewes, Delaware's first town, is just down the road and is full of museums and other cultural interests, as well as quaint places to shop and eat; Rehoboth and Bethany Beach are nearby and offer even more. The Cape Henlopen - Cape May Ferry, noted for whale and seabird watching, is two minutes away.
Our home is a comfortable cape, simple but elegant, and fully furnished (whitewashed, cape cod style). The interior is light and airy, with walls of light blue and yellow and bead board; flooring is tile, wood (maple), and carpet. To take advantage of the views, living areas (kitchen, dining room, and living room, sunroom) are upstairs (reverse floorplan). Additionally, the sitting room off the master bedroom and the sunroom above have bay windows to take advantage of the remarkable views over the Park and ocean. Decks off the side, back, and top of the house allow full appreciation of these expansive views. Natural, mature landscaping provides privacy and homes to other native species.
Highlights Include:
-Remarkable Views of two Lighthouses, Dunes, Bay, Cape, and Ocean
-Backyard of Cape Henlopen State Park, several thousand acres with biking and hiking trails through areas rich in natural and human history (as featured in National Geographic)
-Bike to historic Lewes, Delaware's first town, full of quaint shops, Lewes Bake Shop, King's homemade ice cream, restaurants (The Buttery)
-Master Bedroom with sitting room overlooking Park and beyond
-Master Bath with jetted tub, overlooking Park
-Reverse Floorplan (living areas upstairs) to take full advantage of the views
-Upstairs Sunroom overlooking Park and Cape (complete with books and boardgames)
-Decks on side, back, and top of house...to appreciate long views over Bay and Ocean, to Cape May, New Jersey and beyond
-HDTV (flatpanel) w/DVD
-Rail to Trail biking trail to Rehoboth Beach
-Entitled access to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course (The Peninsula Resort)
-Outlets 10 minutes away as well
-Horseback Riding on the beach, along the Atlantic Ocean
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : New, efficient Trane unit (a/c, heat) installed summer, 2009
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Overlooking Park
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : And clubhouse (volleyball)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View : Truly remarkable views from our house, over the dunes, past the two lighthouses and out to the ocean and beyond...
- Ocean View
- Water View : Outstanding view of Park, Cape, and ocean beyond
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- -Clunker bikes available for trails through Park, to town (<10 min.) and elsewhere... long, private pier (within a minute of the house) ideal of fishing, crabbing, and enjoying the long views over the Bay and past the Cape, to the ocean and beyond
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- -Horseback riding on the beach...along the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Henlopen State Park (our backyard); also, hard surface trails through the Park take you along the "walking dunes" featured in National Geographic, through forests of rich pine smells, and along the Atlantic Ocean. Activities at the Park nature center include seining along the surf, lantern tours of WWII bunkers, and guided nature tours along the bay and ocean beach.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Now-May 29 ..... $ 300/night (3-night min) ... $1700/week
May 29-Jun 05 .. $1800/week | Jun 05-Jun 19 .. $2250/week
Jun 19-Jul 03 .. $2350/week | Jul 03-Jul 17 .. $2450/week
Jul 17-Aug 14 .. $2550/week | Aug 14-Aug 21 .. $2450/week
Aug 21-Aug 28 .. $2350/week | Aug 28-Sep 18 .. $1800/week
$300/night (3-night min)
update (21 March 2010): most weeks in March, April, May. &
early June avail...summer weeks are unavail. Please call to verify
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Lewes
We wanted ocean and bay views, a home where we could walk or bike to the bay or ocean, and we wanted to be close to a quaint and historic town. We live in a beautiful area, where others appreciate the natural beauty and what it contributes to the health of this small community.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy hiking and biking in the Park and nearby. Our home is in a relatively new neighborhood (Cape Shores, established in the early 90s) complete with a private fishing pier, tennis courts, pool and clubhouse. Cape Henlopen State Park, our backyard, is several thousand acres of forest and beach popular with surfers and bathers and fishers alike. The Park touts a fishing pier, outdoor basketball courts, Frisbee golf course, bike trails, WWII lookout towers (which provide remarkable 360 degree views over the ocean and landscape), nature trails and an interactive nature center. We also bike to historic Lewes, Delaware's first town established in the 1600s, where we enjoy museums, restaurants (e.g. Lewes Bakery, King's Ice Cream), and quaint shops. The rail to trail (biking or hiking) from Lewes takes you through forests and along marshes to Rehoboth Beach where one can further explore, shop, and dine.
Owner's Map of Lewes
Although one of us grew up in the mountains and is partial to them, we both love the beach, just sitting on it, watching the dolphins and ospreys, admiring the long views out, listening to the waves. We enjoy biking on the many trails of the Park, those along the coast, but also through the marsh behind, one full of ancient oyster shells from Native Americans of many years ago. We also enjoy biking to historic Lewes (<10 min., to visit the quaint shops, museums, stores, and restaurants) and to Rehoboth Beach through a beautiful forest along the Rail to Trail.
Property Photos
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- Sunroom overlooking the Park and Bay and Ocean Beyond - Lewes, Delaware - Vacation House with Beach View near Bay and Cape
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- Quaint Dining Room - Lewes, Delaware - Vacation House with Beach View near Bay and Cape
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- Living Room, with view over Park and beyond and w/ flatscreen HDTV and DVD - Lewes, Delaware - Vacation House with Beach View near Bay and Cape
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- Master Bedroom With Sitting Room and Views over Park and Bay and Ocean
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- Bedroom 4 With Private Entrance To Back Deck overlooking Park, Bay, and Ocean
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- Simple but Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #267638
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