Bear Trap Dunes - 'Sunny Beach' - Beautiful Family Vacation Home
- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Think back to the magical feeling of a summer day at the beach - the warm sun, soft sand and cool waves. This is the place that rekindles the spirit of carefree times and lets you create warm memories of cherished moments with family and friends. This is 'Sunny Beach'.
We chose our dream vacation home at Bear Trap Dunes because of its location in Ocean View (2.5 mi. to the beach), the family friendly and lovely small town atmosphere (front porches, parks, sidewalks, holiday parades, tree-lined streets and friendly neighbors), and the amenities (27 hole championship golf course, beautiful club house with fine and casual dining, driving range, pro shop, 2 outdoor pools, kiddy pools, playground, whirlpool, M&F saunas, 5 tennis courts, fully equipped health club and a community center for larger get-togethers).
Step up to the wide front porch with its comfy rockers for relaxing with a book and a nice 'beach cooler'. Inside our designer decorated home, the ceramic tiled center hallway leads back to the large great room. The walls in the main areas are a cheerful yellow that catch the light and lift your spirits. The great room, where everyone gathers, is bright, airy and very comfortably furnished. You'll find a gas fireplace and a large screen TV with DVD/VCR player. There is a built-in floor to ceiling bookcase that houses the AM/FM/Stereo/CD/Tape player along with a great selection of videos, music, books and games.
The gourmet kitchen is the heart of this wonderful room. Here you can prepare your family meals and stay right in the middle of the conversation and laughter while doing so. A large counter with stools separates the kitchen's work area and allows people to chat, snack and listen to the music at the end of a beautiful beach day.
There's also a large 'butler's pantry' with lots of storage that connects the kitchen to the main dining room that seats eight around a large square table. Alongside the kitchen is the casual dining area with a table and six chairs and sliding doors leading to the screened porch, deck backyard and pond. Evenings often find us out on the porch relaxing, talking and watching the ducks, herons and birds out on the pond. The porch leads out to the large, private deck where the sunbathers and barbequers like to hang out. After dinner we like to take a walk around the village, taking in the coolness of the evening, thankful for a beautiful day and thinking about what tomorrow will bring.
Our newly furnished home features a first floor master suite with queen sized bed, and private, beautifully tiled bath with separate soaking tub and shower. Upstairs are two bedrooms with a connecting bath and a den with desk for your laptop and a double futon sofa that can comfortably sleep two kids or one adult. The sofa in the great room is a queen sleeper for those unexpected guests. The washer/dryer are in the utility room which leads to the two-car garage. The house also features a lovely back yard that backs to a quiet pond. Directly across the street is a lovely little 'pocket park' where you can catch the shuttle to the beach.
Keywords: Single-Family Home
Property Type
- 1950 sq. ft.
- House
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Ice Maker
- Oven
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Towels Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room seats 6
- Garage
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Stereo
Communications
- Broadband Access
Pool & Spa
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Bicycles
Location & View
Activities
- Tennis
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Cycling
- Golf
- Parasailing
- Water Skiing
- Kayaking
- Pier Fishing
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Surf Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Surfing
- Wind-Surfing
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Boating
- Marina
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Theme Parks
- Miniature Golf
- Antiquing
- Fitness Center
- Wildlife Viewing
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Scenic Drives
- Outlet Shopping
Other Activities
Reviews
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A Fabulous Week at "Sunny Beach"
A Fabulous Week at "Sunny Beach"
- Guest Sandra
- Date of stay 07/17/10
- Review Submitted 03/06/11
Last summer we rented "Sunny Beach" for a week in July and loved it so much that we are returning this summer. We were six people (my sister and I and 4 grandchildren - ages 10 to 19), but the house easily sleeps 8 or 9. As soon as we stepped through the front door, we all felt at home. "Sunny Beach" is beautifully and tastefully decorated in soft colors, comfortable, and spotlessly clean. There is a beautiful master bedroom and bath on the main floor with 3 bedrooms upstairs. There is a lovely front porch where you can sit and relax and a large back deck - half of which is screened in if you want to barbeque and eat outside; the other half is open for sunbathing. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly want or need - a well-stocked kitchen, books, games, TVs, videos, music, information on nearby shopping and restaurants, places of interest and things to do. The grounds are beautifully landscaped; there is a club house, gym, and 3 pools (2 outdoor, 1 indoor). There is also golf and tennis - something for everyone. If you don't want to drive to the beach (which is less than 3 miles away) you can take the shuttle bus which stops a few steps away from the house and drops you off at the beach. You can also take any beach equipment (chairs, umbrellas, etc.) onto the shuttle. Bethany Beach is half-way between Rehoboth and Ocean City, each an easy drive away. We all had such a good time that it was difficult to leave and we can't wait to return this summer.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Relaxing moments......Summer of 2010
Relaxing moments......Summer of 2010
- Guest Mom from PA
- Date of stay 07/10/10
- Review Submitted 01/27/11
Everything we could have hoped for in our vacation stop. Clean, beautiful, great access to beach shuttle, well stocked gourmet kitchen.. Pool within walking distance. Great place tp stay.Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 7 night min stay |
$2254 | $7000 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $290 nightly |
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| Summer 2013 May 25 - Sep 6 7 night min stay |
$2254 | $7000 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $290 nightly |
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| Fall 2013 Sep 7 - Nov 1 7 night min stay |
$1799 | $6300 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $240 nightly |
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| Winter Nov 2 - Mar 29 7 night min stay |
$1400 | $4480 | ||||
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Discounts: 8 nights or more $180 nightly |
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| Spring 2013 Mar 30 - May 24 7 night min stay |
$1799 | $6300 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $240 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
50% of rental fee require to secure reservation. Balance, taxes and security deposit are due 30 days prior to arrival.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
4% local tax on rental amount.
Community amenities (pools, tennis, health club, saunas, beach shuttle) - $35 per person per week - age 4 and over - payable at community center.
Refundable security deposit - $500.
Key pick-up fee - $35. Payable when picking up key.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
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.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Baltimore/Washington International at 130 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Cape May, NJ/Lewes, DE at 20 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: DE State Rt. 26 at 1 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Bethany Beach at 2.5 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: On site at the golf club at Private Homes, Undesignated
- Nearest Golf: Bear Trap Dunes - on site at Private Homes, Undesignated
- Nearest Restaurant: DiFiebo's Italian Grill - at the golf club at Private Homes, Undesignated
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2003
About the owner: Mature married couple with two married children and four grandchild.
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Undesignated:
We've been coming to the Delaware and Maryland shore for decades - since we were teenagers. We love the wide, beautiful white sand beaches, the fishing, the restaurants and family vacations where memories are made. We also love eating crabs!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The community is lovely - wide, well lit streets, small parks, pools, tennis and golf right at your finger tips. It's reminiscent of a classic small town - houses with front porches, friendly people, and a 4th of July parade. We also have a pond in our back yard that attracts ducks, geese, heron, and a wide variety of colorful birds. The living is easy with rockers on the front porch, a screened-in back porch with table and chairs for dining, and a deck for sunbathing and barbequeing.
Contact us
- Primary: (301) 774-4025 (Maryland, USA)
Links to more information:
Photos
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Relax on the porch, read a book, take a walk; ride your bike
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New family room furniture
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Gourmet, fully equipped kitchen
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Screened porch & deck overlooking groomed lawn and pond.
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Master bedroom w/private bath
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Bedroom #3
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Just another beautiful day at the beach
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Golf course club house with great restaurant & pro shop
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Typical community street - note sidewalks & lighting
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This is what we come here for
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Great room opens onto screened porch and deck.
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Separate dining room seats eight.
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White Heron in Back Yard
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Bedroom #2
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Outdoor pool #1
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Indoor pool has hot tub & M/F saunas
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Golf course - 27 gorgeous holes
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