Location: Private Homes, Undesignated, Bethany Beach, Delaware, USA (2.5 Hours to Baltimore and Washington) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Single-Family Home
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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2 zone AC for upstairs and downstairs
- Linens Provided : No need to hassle over bringing your own or renting. It's your vacation, remember.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking : Private driveway leading to garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed : Thick, comfy futon bed in 4th bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed (2) : Double futon in den.
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : Located in the community center.
- Sauna : Separate male & female saunas at community center.
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Plasma TV in living room. Three bedrooms also have TV's. All have DVD/VHS playing capability.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Nice selection of great movies.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Large selection of CD's MP3 player with excellent sound.
- Shared Pool (3) : Two outdoor and one indoor community pools. Plus separate whirlpool and kiddy pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped, gourmet kitchen with upgraded GE Profile appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you'd ever need.
- Refrigerator : With in-door ice and filtered water.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : GE Advantium - microwave/convection.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Weber gas grill cooks your steaks and chicken to perfection.
- Deck/Patio : Screened porch with ceiling fan + adjoining deck with chaise lounges.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Lovely pond 50 feet behind the house that's home to ducks, heron, egrets, and a wide variety of songbirds. Occassionaly, there are beavers and otters.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Telephones located in the kitchen and master bedroom.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free wi-fi.
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling Fans in family room and all bedrooms, Sorry, no smoking and no pets helps us keep the home as fresh and clean smelling as possible
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : The neighborhood has sidewalks throughout. In addition to the lovely backyard with its pond, there is a "pocket park" across the street. The community also has a tot lot.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is permitted on the front or rear porches and deck -not inside the house.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Other Activities
- Community pavilion with fully equipped fitness center, two outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddy pool, playground, two saunas, whirlpool, and 5 tennis courts, Beach shuttle right outside the door. Nearby Beautiful White Sand Beaches, Swimming/Beachcombing/Shelling, Magnificent and Plentiful Golfing, Local & Deep Sea Fishing, Scores of Restaurants, Major Tax-Free/Outlet Shopping, Entertainment, Rehobeth Beach, Ocean City and Assateague Island are all close by, 30 Minutes to the Lewes-Cape May Ferry
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 1 - March 30 & Oct 27 - Dec 31 ............... $1500/week.
March 31 - May 25 & Sept 8 - Oct 26........... .. $2000/week.
May 26 - Sept 7 ................. $2500/week.
Avoid "phishing" scams - do not wire money. We accept only checks on US banks.
Rentals are by the week only-no weekend rentals. Linens and cleaning fee included.
4% local tax is additional. Key pick-up service $35.
$500 security deposit required. Golf fees extra.
1/2 rental fee due at booking. Balance due 30 days before arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
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.
Owner's Map of Private Homes, Undesignated
Mature married couple with two married children and one grandchild.
Property Photos
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- Relax on the porch, read a book, take a walk; ride your bike - Bethany Beach, DE - Delaware Vacation Rental - Home Close to the Beach!
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- New family room furniture - Bethany Beach, DE - Delaware Vacation Rental - Home Close to the Beach!
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- Great room opens onto screened porch and deck. - Bethany Beach, DE - Delaware Vacation Rental - Home Close to the Beach!
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- Gourmet, fully equipped kitchen
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- Separate dining room seats eight.
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- Screened porch & deck overlooking groomed lawn and pond.
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- White Heron in Back Yard
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- Master bedroom w/private bath
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- Bedroom #2
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- Bedroom #3
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- Just another beautiful day at the beach
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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 club house with great restaurant & pro shop
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- Golf course - 27 gorgeous holes
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- Typical community street - note sidewalks & lighting
Traveler Reviews (2)
A Fabulous Week at "Sunny Beach"
Guest: Sandra
(New York City, New York - USA)
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:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Relaxing moments......Summer of 2010
Guest: Mom from PA
(Reading, 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 teenagers, families with young children.
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