Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful stay at this condo

Guest: Tammy (Fairfax, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/17/12 Review Submitted: 05/23/12

I had a wonderful Mommy/daughter couple of days at this condo. Everything was super convenient for a pregnant mom and 2 year old. Very nice cozy condo - had everything we needed and more! My daughter loved it called it our "hotel room" she didn't want to go home! I would certainly recommend this condo to anyone and would rent from Valentina again - she was extremely helpful to me, information she sent was very easy to follow, and she answered promptly any questions I had! Thank you Valentina for the wonderful place for my daughter and I to stay before the new baby arrives!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great week away in the condo

Guest: Sophie (Rockville, Maryland, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

I spent six nights in the condo which is very quiet comfortable, large enough to do activities, clean, the laundry machine is in the kitchen it is very convenient. It is nicely decorated and it has everything I needed. The screen in the porch is broken so I couldn’t open the door because mosquitoes came in. As an overall, I had a great time! The indoor pool in the building is a plus. It was pleasant to do business with Valentina; she provided all the information I needed. The transaction went smoothly. Thank you Valentina, to let me use your condo for my vacation time. Sofia from Maryland

Owner response:Thank you , Sofia for the review and for staying at our condo! Hope to hear from you in the future! Valentina

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great stay at the beach!

Guest: KEN AND JANE (Shippensburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

Everything with this condo is excellent: the location, clenliness, and extras provided by Sea Colony. This is our third year renting this condo and plan to make it a fourth year in 2012.

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to write in our guest book and for taking good care of our condo! Will be happy to accommodate your family again next year! Valentina

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

Bethany Beach Condo

Guest: MJC (Lower Burrell, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

My family of 3 stayed at Valentina's condo in the Brandywine Building the week of July 23 to 30. When we first walked into the condo we could see the great view of the ocean. This made my day. The condo was furnished and decorated very nicely. I found the paint colors on the walls to be very relaxing. The kitchen was well equipped. We were in Bethany with 9 other familys from the Pittsburgh, PA area. Our time spent there was perfect. Sea Colony keeps all their grounds clean. The tennis courts are great to have so close by. It is a short walk to town and there are great restaurants nearby. I would like to thank Valentina for the little gift bag. Also, it was great to have the key pad to enter into the condo, so much better than having keys. Having use of the locker was great to, it helped not having to carry all our sandy beach stuff into the room everyday.

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to write in our guest book! We know you have choices and appreciate renting our condo! Will be happy to accommodate your family in the future! Valentina

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Good value for the money for two

Guest: Mister Senior Citizen (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

Quiet, secluded cozy one bedroom with amazing ocean view! Walking distance to Bethany Beach where one can enjoy concerts at the bandstand, ice cream, and people watching. Forget something ? Convient store three flights down. Listing was exactly as advertised, and owner was very helpful on the telephone. Would definately recomment to friends/relatives.

Owner response:Thank you very much for renting from us, "Mister Senior Citizen"! Hope to hear from you in the future! Have a great summer! Valentina

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Comfy beach condo

Guest: The Waksmunski's (Hastings PA)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

Valentina's Brandywine condo at Bethany Beach is just perfect. This was the third year we stayed here and we will continue to come back. The condo is clean and comfy. It is close to the beach. It is perfect for a small family. We love sitting out on the balcony. The sight and sound of the beach is just beautiful. It is so nice having the swimming pool right there if you would like to take a dip in the pool and not the ocean,. The condo has everything you need and more. The kitchen is stocked with all the cookware and items you need. Valentina continues to update and add to the condo. This year there was a new couch in the living room and new tv in the bedroom. It is nicely decorated and it feels like home when you are there, Can't wait until next year to come back again. We really liked the key pad entry this year. If one of us went out we didn't have to worry about who had the key. Valentina is a pleasure to deal with. Thanks for renting us your condo once again!!

Owner response:Thank you, Diana and Richard! For your nice review and for renting our condo, third time this year! Nice of you to point out the improvements we made over the winter. The keyless entry saved a lot of time as well. So much quicker for the return of security deposit and no worries the keys being lost in the process. Have a wonderful summer! Valentina

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great Condo!

Guest: JC (MD)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Valentina made this short notice rental so easy...less than a week's notice and not one problem! Location is great for the beach and the tennis center. There are also courts right outside the building. Loved the convenient parking spot in a protected area. Nice, modern furnishings and appliances, great for the 2 of us but enough room for 4 people. Thanks again, Valentina!

Owner response:JC, Thank you for renting from us! It was "easy', even last minute, because you did your part very nicely. I appreciate you trusting us and hope we will hear from you again in the next years! Valentina

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family Get-Away

Guest: Deb & Andy (Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

Valentina's unit is the best value we've found at Bethany Beach. The condo was just as described on the website: clean, roomy, well-stocked kitchen, and a fantastic location. We were just steps from the pool and ocean, and could easily walk to the boardwalk and near-by restaurants. Sea Colony's amenities were a hit with our family: we used the basketball courts and pool regularly, and the property's trails were great for bike riding. (Plenty of space in the garage bike rack to lock ours up.) Valentina made communication easy, and provided all the directions we needed for a comfortable stay.

Owner response:Thank you, Deb and Andy for renting from us. We are glad you found us and the location and amenities were what you were looking for!!! Hope to hear from you again! Valentina

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Summer Vacation

Guest: Dana (Boyertown, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Nice accomodations, comfortable bed also it was great that sheets and towels were included - one less thing we had to pack. The locker downstairs was great to have - we didn't have to worry about bringing much upstairs or put things in the car. Great parking spot, just outside the elevator. Thank you!

Owner response:Thank you for renting our condo! Hope to hear from you in the future! Have a great rest of the summer! Valentina

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Great Vacation

Guest: Nick (Pittsburgh)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

Valentina, The condo was very nice and the amenities of Sea Colony were great. Our two children, along with my wife and I had a wonderful vacation. Bethany boardwalk was a short walk away and the bonfire was a nice way to wind down our week. The weather was a bit warm but being so close to the water, we did not mind the heat at all. We will definitely be back. Also, Valentina is a great owner to deal with, she made the entire process very easy and well organized! Thank you. Nick

Owner response:Nick, Thank you for renting from us and doing your part very well. We would have not succeeded to have it all done in the short amount of time we had without your full cooperation. We'll gladly accommodate your family again in the future. I am happy to hear your family had a great time! That is our reward for the hard work during off season! Thank you for your business! Valentina

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great weekend getaway!

Guest: lt316 (College Park MD)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/07/10

My partner and I just spent a weekend at this wonderful condo! Its the perfect size for 2-4 people, and nicely decorated. We really enjoyed being able to see the beach from the balcony and being able to walk there within a few minutes. The condo was quiet, the beach was beautiful, and all of the staff on the property were really helpful. Sea Colony has a ton of stuff to do, and if we had stayed longer we wouldve certainly taken advantage of it. The owners were friendly and easy to work with and I would certainly rent from them again.

Owner response:Thank you for renting from us! Hope to hear from you again in the future. Valentina

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: The Waksmunski's (Hastings PA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

We stayed here last year and loved it. It was our first time visiting Bethany Beach and we really liked that it was a family beach. We asked our son what he wanted to do for vacation this year and he said he wanted to go back to Bethany Beach. I didn't even consider staying anywhere else but at Valentina's condo. We really liked it and it was just the right size for a family of three. I enjoyed sitting out on the balcony in the evening and my husband who is an early bird, enjoyed sitting out there in the morning reading. Thank you Valentina for renting to us again this year, It is a pleasure to do business with you! Thank you The Waksmunski family

Owner response:Thank you for your comments and for coming back this summer!!! It makes us happy to hear that you found your favorite at the beach! We will try our best again to accommodate your family! Valentina

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Guest: David112 (-)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/09

Spent 5 days here in early fall. My family and I had a great time here. The owner is very nice and very accomodating. Having access to the beach locker was a great feature. The welcome basket was also a very thoughtful touch. Condo was very clean and convenient to everything. I highly recommend renting from this owner.

Owner response:Thank you fr renting from us! We know you have choices and will be happy to accommodate your family in the future! Valentina

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Guest: Bill Carpenter (Chevy Chase, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/17/09

Stayed for a week in early July 2009. The condo is in a great location cause it is on the east side of Rte 1. One thing I liked about the Sea Colony beach is that they seem to have paid to have that large tractor-type machine sift through their sand to remove the larger shell pieces and rocks. If you go just south to Middlesex or north to Dewey the sand is composed of more 'stuff' and this can interfer slightly with feet, knees, elbows, children, etc if you like to run about or play games. Not really that big a factor in the overall picture but it was noticed and appreciated (especially if you like volleyball). The kitchen is small...but who needs a big kitchen on Vacation? The main point is that I was glad to see it had everything you would ever need: microwave, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fire extinguisher (for bachelor cooking incidents ;), all manner of pots/pans, etc. There is cable TV, internet and numerous spare books for leisure reading. Even an ironing board I had to use once. The AC works great or you can go with the sturdy, locking, reinforced front screen door so as to enjoy a wonderful flow through of the ocean air. They have bike racks to lock your bikes. The tennis courts are great and you can also access the Sea Colony west-side 'clay' courts. I also used west-side's very good fitness center to work off the boardwalk fries and funnel cakes. Only one small weakness is if you happen to bring two cars. There is one designated spot for the unit which is nice and close to the elevators.... and then you have permission to use any one of the general un-assigned spots for the other car. This area of Sea Colony east has only about 10 'un-assigned' spots so if you haven't captured one of these you may have to walk 200 yds south to find one other vacant parking spot for the second car. I agree with the other comment I see listed with the praise for the beach locker. The owner has filled this with 3-4 beach chairs and this saved my group from having to fill up the car and bring them all the way from home or rent them at the beach. Sea Colony also has regular swimming pools, volleyball nets and swing sets for younger ones. And they put on a campfire at the beach about 2 nights a week (one of these has free marshmellows supplied for the kids) The best aspect of this unit is its location. Go down the elevator and walk maybe 80 steps and you are on the beach.

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Guest: Patrick23 (Bowie, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

First of all you wont find a more pleasant owner then Valentina. She's very easy to talk to which made reservations a snap!! This is truly a great owner that cares about her clients. Pros to renting this condo: * Hardwood or tile throughout. Makes for easy cleaning and upkeep. * HDTV is a must when you have kids. Every show from spongebob to disney. * Convience: The parking space is directly in front of the building for easy loading and unloading. * The room 403b Brandywine faces the 4 out door courts which I used every day and night(Lit until 10pm) It's also a stop for the tram and King Transports,which doesnt stop at each building, is very useful for the other ammenties(Fishing/Workout/Pools/Playgrounds and other Tennis Courts. * Free internet access from the room. * Beach Locker!! Whew no more carrying everything back to the room. The locker held 5 chairs,Umbrella, and all kids sand equipment and still had room for a boogie board and towels if you wish. The room has updated appliances. When you come off the elevator your a few feet from the pool and the beach. My family enjoyed every minute.

Owner response:Thank you for renting from us! We are happy to hear you had a good time. Keep us in mind for future travels to Sea Colony! Valentina

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Guest: Matt Cohen (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

This condo was perfect for our family of 3. The accomodations are terrific, the location is great (on the beach, walkable to town, bike rental and excellent crab house just blocks away) and the amenities (pools, fitness facilities, sundry shop, tennis courts, small playground) were all great. We were in Bethany for a friend reunion and a large part of our group was in a large house less than a mile away, I was really happy though to have our own space. The condo itself had everything we needed - the kitchen was well stocked, linens were provided at no extra cost (which was a big deal since we were flying from Colorado), and the technology was up to date with DVD player and wireless internet. We did spend about 15 minutes trying to figure out how to get the cable/satellite to work on the TV in the living room (a 1-page instruction sheet would have been helpful) but we got it up and going and then had no problems. I would recommend this condo to anyone although if you have 2 or more kids over the age of 8, the accomodations might be a bit snug since they would have to share the pull-out couch. Finally, Valentina was a wonderful host and all of her instructions were right on point. THANKS FOR A GREAT WEEK!

Owner response:Thank you! Hope you or any of your local friends will think of us again in the future. Valentina

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Guest: Matt Cohen (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

This condo was perfect for our family of 3. The accomodations are terrific, the location is great (on the beach, walkable to town, bike rental and excellent crab house just blocks away) and the amenities (pools, fitness facilities, sundry shop, tennis courts, small playground) were all great. We were in Bethany for a friend reunion and a large part of our group was in a large house less than a mile away, I was really happy though to have our own space. The condo itself had everything we needed - the kitchen was well stocked, linens were provided at no extra cost (which was a big deal since we were flying from Colorado), and the technology was up to date with DVD player and wireless internet. We did spend about 15 minutes trying to figure out how to get the cable/satellite to work on the TV in the living room (a 1-page instruction sheet would have been helpful) but we got it up and going and then had no problems. I would recommend this condo to anyone although if you have 2 or more kids over the age of 8, the accomodations might be a bit snug since they would have to share the pull-out couch. Finally, Valentina was a wonderful host and all of her instructions were right on point. THANKS FOR A GREAT WEEK!

Owner response:Thank you! I am happy to hear that for the most part it was easy and convenient and you had a great time! Your cooperation was esential in the process. Thank you very much for renting from us!!! Have a nice summer! Valentina

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Guest: The Bolash Family (Macungie, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/08 Review Submitted: 09/14/08

Hello Valentina,We enjoyed our first time stay at Bethany Beach last week. We all loved the beautiful beach and the well-kept facilities of the Sea Colony. Your condo was just perfect for three of us including our 7-year-old daughter. My wife could not stop talking about how your kitchen was well supplied with nice cookware and wanted me to thank you especially for the “sharp/working” cooking knives! We also appreciated your professionalism during the rental process and we certainly hope to stay at your condo again in the future. P.S. Thank you for the gift:-) (We let our little one to use the box camera for her vacation photo album!)

Owner response:I am glad to hear you liked our beach home and that it was just right for your family's needs! Thank you for your business and we'll be happy to accommodate you in the future! Valentina

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Guest: Matt 3 (Horsham, PA )
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/08

Hi Valentina, Just got back from a great vacation week at your shore house. Wanted to let you know the gift box and camera were very nice surprises. Everything was very nice and we had a great time. Your property is very well kept and nicely decorated. All the comforts of home. Thanks for such a pleasant rental transaction, best regards, Matt

Owner response: Happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation! You cooperation has helped for a smooth, stress free rental transaction. I will gladly try to accommodate you in the future! Thank you for taking good care of our beach home! Valentina

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Guest: Matt27 (Horsham, Pa)
Date of Stay: 07/11/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

Hi Valentina, Just got back from a great vacation week at your shore house. Wanted to let you know the gift box and camera were very nice surprises. Everything was very nice and we had a great time. Your property is very well kept and nicely decorated. All the comforts of home. Thanks for such a pleasant rental transaction, best regards, Matt

Owner response:Thank you for renting our property! Have a great summer! Valentina

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Guest: Matt26 (Horsham, Pa)
Date of Stay: 07/06/08 Review Submitted: 07/06/08

Very nice condo in a great location. Clean & tastefully decorated. Owner Valentina made the rental experience very easy. Would rent again !!

Owner response:Thank you for renting our beach home!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/18/08 Review Submitted: 06/18/08

Thank you for renting us your condo. Things were very clean and organized upon our arrival. The convenience of the location was great...close to the elevator, parking, pool and beach. Having two younger children with us...this was a positive. The only suggestion I have would be to provide a family of four more than four towels and one hand towel for a weeks stay...especially if they are paying the extra price for towels and linens for the week. Everything else though ranks very high with us!!

Owner response:Thank for renting from us! Your suggestions help us improve. We will try to better accommodate you next time! Hope to hear from you again!!!

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Guest: joe and pat (hagaman ny)
Date of Stay: 06/13/08 Review Submitted: 06/13/08

great time as always this was trip #3 in june hope to be back next year

Owner response:Thank you for your business! Have a great summer!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/04/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

Thank you so much for providing such a welcoming and comfortable home. The condo was lovely, and had an unbeatable location. We had a great stay!

Owner response:Thank you for your business! Hope to hear from you again in the future!

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Guest: Inna1 (Dobbs Ferry, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/23/07 Review Submitted: 09/23/07

Our family stayed at the condo at the end of August. The condo is lovely and very clean. It was a pleasure dealing with the owner, Valentina, that provided us with great and prompt service. We would definitely consider coming back next year. Thank you, Inna

Owner response:Thank you for renting from us! Valentina

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Guest: Becky10 (Mountville, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/07 Review Submitted: 07/06/07

We spent 4 night here in mid-June with our 2 sons. We had a wonderful time! The condo is lovely, and we had gorgeous weather. Everything was so convenient - the beach and the pool are just down the elevator and steps away, which is wonderful when you have kids. We would definitely stay here again!

Owner response:Thank you for your business! Valentina

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/18/06 Review Submitted: 05/18/06

I spent 4 nights here in May and really enjoyed it. The beach and pool are very convenient, as is the Bethany boardwalk and shops. The condo is very well kept and comfortable, with modern, attractive furnishings. I would recommend it!

Owner response:We appreciate your business! Thanks for taking very good care of our beach home... More than happy to accommodate you in the future!

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Guest: Anita1 (Columbia, MD)
Date of Stay: 05/03/06 Review Submitted: 05/03/06

We spent three nights at the condo in March 2006. Very nicely furnished, comfortable, and friendly. Free wireless Internet. It is VERY convenient to the beach, about a one-minute walk. Shopping and stores also very convenient. We had a great time and can highly recommend it. The owner (Valentina) was very nice and responsive. Anita

Owner response:Thanks for taking very good care of our beach home! Will gladly accommodate you in the future!

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