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Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal<br>Lewes license # 2300190

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A porch with white rocking chairs, a green sofa, and a wicker table.
A living room with a television, wicker chairs, and a radiator.
A wooden house with a brick pathway leading to the front door.
A cozy living room with a patterned sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a decorative mirror.
A marina with several boats docked at wooden piers, a covered area, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lewes Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, 1812 Memorial Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Historic Complex
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Carriage House Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Main House 2

1 Queen Bed

Main House 3

1 Queen Bed

Main House 3rd Floor

4 Twin Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom carriage house

Toilet

Main 1st Flr

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main 2nd Flr

Toilet · Shower only

Master - 2nd Flr

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Lewes

Located in Historic District, a neighborhood in Lewes, this vacation home is near a water park and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Map
Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • 1812 Memorial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lewes Historic Complex - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zwaanendael Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lewes Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crooked Hammock Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kick N Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal<br>Lewes license # 2300190 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal<br>Lewes license # 2300190?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
Lewes license # 2300190 on Jan 2, 2027 start from $847, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal<br>Lewes license # 2300190?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal<br>Lewes license # 2300190?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal<br>Lewes license # 2300190 located?

This family-friendly Lewes vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mary Vessels Park and Lewes Beach. Cannonball Museum and 1812 Memorial Park are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location
You can’t beat the location of this property! It’s steps from restaurants, shops and historic properties. You can just park your car and relax. The house is comfortable and well-equipped. There is a large front porch for enjoying your morning coffee and a carriage house if any of your group needs a little quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely family-friendly home in the heart of downtown Lewes! The pictures do not do this home justice. Every room was clean and very kept. The beautifully landscaped backyard area, with hammock, grill, and large table, was perfect for both meals and playing games after dinner. The kitchen is very well equipped. We enjoyed the front porch for early morning coffee and after dinner ice cream from Kings! All of our favourite places downtown were within short walking and biking distance. The bedrooms feature very comfortable beds, a must for a great night’s sleep and to reenergise for daily bike rides to Cape Henlopen State Park. We brought games but some are on hand! There are unique art works throughout the house as well. The carriage house is amazing and was a welcome retreat for guests after a long day. The hosts are very responsive and communicative. We hope to visit again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Family Beach Trip

We love staying here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. It’s our 4th time at this property in historic Lewes and we just love it. Always pleasant to sit on the porch and read something fun from the library, ride bikes to the Cape and of course hit the beach. The house is well appointed with everything you need for a great beach stay. Thank you for sharing the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lewes Spring break 2023!

Awesome property located next to downtown Lewes with great shops & restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

I love Lewes!!

Well stocked kitchen, plenty of room. The carriage house was super for the little family with kids. Location was perfect for walking to restaurants and shops. Sadly there were no laundry facilities but we adapted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Beautiful house with lovely wood floors & tall ceilings and a charming carriage house and courtyard. We had a wonderful stay, the house is equipped with everything and in such a great location. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

My family and I really loved this property. Full of charm, spectacular outdoor spaces/gardens, perfect location — steps away from the shops in Lewes. While you are right next to the shopping, the yard does feel like a private oasis. The house is one of the historic properties so it feels a little rustic in some ways, but for me that just was part of the charm. All in all, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family reunion home

We were three families and a total of 12 people. The house and carriage house were very comfortable and spacious. Walking and shopping downtown was easy and fun. We spent mornings and evenings on the front porch where the owners had thoughtfully left a fan to supplement the ceiling fan so mosquitoes were not a problem. We loved every minute of our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Lewes

This property was perfect for our family of 10, plenty of room and really nicely appointed. The location is perfect for accessibility to the shops of Lewes, the beach and biking to Cape Henlopen State park! It is really a gem. However, be forwarned that no towels or bedding is included with the rental. This is a detail that should be included in the listing but for some reason is not, and several of us traveling from afar found it quite inconvenient to have to provide our own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family beach weekend!!

We loved staying in Bill and Sallie's Victorian house in downtown Lewes. The location could not be beat (ice cream in shouting distance, short walk to the beach or The Wharf) and the accommodations were high end and very comfortable. We had a few families, lots of kids and the house accommodated everyone very comfortably. The beds were comfortable and we were able to churn out big group meals in the well stocked kitchen. The backyard grill and hammock space was great for outdoor meal times. Once the kids were asleep, we spent every night sitting on the front porch chatting into the night. Bill and Sallie were responsive and attentive to our needs during our stay and we appreciated all of the help they gave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2020
Shannon& her family were great! We are glad they had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and Family Friendly

We loved staying in downtown Lewes. We could walk three buildings away for ice cream and the liquor store was right next door! Shops, restaurants, and three (maybe more) historic sites were within two blocks. In spite of this, the location wasn’t noisy. Most of our group used their bikes to travel the short distance to Cape Henlopen to swim. The family with little kids, rented a trailer for their bike and pedaled a mile to Savannah Beach where there is calm water and a guard.The house itself is comfortable but not precious. The kitchen is well-equipped and easy to cook in. And did I forget the lovely garden, with gas grill and large dining table?And the beautifully decorated carriage house?There is a lot to like at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on 2nd street

Everything in the description for the house is accurate. It is a beutiful house with a perfect proximity to all that downtown Lewes has to offer. We stayed with another family and had 4 young kids and a dog between us. The house never seemed too small. Between the great outdoor area and the separate carriage house there is plenty of room. Next door to the liquor store and Ice cream parlor, so awesome for adults and kids! The owner William responded to any questions or concerns that I had in a timely manner. Communication was awesome. I hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable location and plenty of room for a large family

We enjoyed our week in this home immensely. There is plenty of room to spread out between the back patio area, the front porch, carriage house and main house which we appreciated with our family of 8. The location was fantastic and the front porch was a favorite place to gather and chat while watching the people walk by. This house was the most well stocked VRBO I've ever been to. It has everything you would need and then some! We appreciated the fenced in back yard for our dogs (no grass but mulched areas for them to use). AC worked perfectly and we loved the fans on the front porch. If you stay you must eat at Agave (Mexican restaurant a few doors down) and Nectar (a few blocks down). And get your morning coffee and Ooey Gooey or Gorilla Stick from the Lewes Bake Shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good location with charm/character, needs some TLC

Pros: This house is right on the main street in Lewes - great location for all things town and an easy bike ride or walk to the beach. Great front porch for hanging out. The carriage house and gardens are lovely and well maintained. Cons: We are pretty easygoing people, but unfortunately, we had ongoing disappointments with the condition of the property. Among them, as of August 2020 it is only partially air conditioned (which we were told mere days before our vacation began - word to the wise, check on this well in advance if it matters to you!) and it is very much in need of some updates and repairs. We know it's hard to keep an old house in ship-shape with renters coming through all summer, but we didn't find the owners to be responsive to problems that arose over the course of our stay, which was frustrating for the price being charged.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2020
Our HVAC system was intended to be completely replaced in the spring- which did not happen due to Covid and historic district requirements. Every room had an additional standing fan, ceiling fan or window AC unit to assist. I’m sorry Jamie felt we did not respond to her concerns.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Won’t be coming back!!

Dirty. Showers stalls have mold; toilet at checkin filthy, carpets not vacuumed, refrigerator not completely wiped down, stainless steel appliances streaked. Blinds in front bedroom were thin bamboo slats that let the sun in and light from street at night. Most disappointing was their attitude regarding fleas in their basement (since July 11; we checked in September 2) where pesticide company came and sprayed and they NEVER followed up to see if fleas were exterminated. The washer and dryer were in the basement and I was informed “DON’T GO IN BASEMENT” and if I did I would be responsible for having entire home and carriage house retreated which would be $1,000. We had ten adults and two children stay the week and was a huge inconvenience not having laundry appliances. I requested them to have basement rechecked to see if the fleas were gone and it was Labor Day weekend when we arrived so this didn’t happen until Tuesday 9/5 after constantly going back and forth with them to check. I HAD TO BE AT HOUSE TO MEET TECHNICIAN, show him where door was (outside) to get inside, etc. Fleas were still there and he had to retreat. I informed the owners that I felt the entire burden was placed on me even though they thought reimbursing me later for going to laundry mat (which I refused to do on my vacation). I realize that things happen and would have been more understanding if they were more sympathetic, apologetic and trying everything they could to get the fleas eradicated!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here. My sister, cousin and I adore renting here for our beach reunion. It’s a lovely house with plenty of space for our families. And the location is ideal for shopping, dining out, biking and going to the beach. We highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for us.

Very nice older home that was good for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This was my 2nd year renting this lovely home. The location is perfect. Walking distance to great shops restaurants . A very short drive to the bay or ocean beaches . The owners are very nice and respond promptly to questions . This rental is great ! 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home & Perfect Location!

We absolutely love this house and garden! Love all the charming details! Appreciate all the work and care the owners have put into making this home so welcoming and the ideal place for us to connect with our friends and family. This was our second year in this particular home and would hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lewes Vacation rental

Lovely historic home in town ! Beautiful private back yard . I would definitely rent this home again 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location; Beautiful Property

We loved our stay. The house was in great condition and had plenty of space for our group. My wife and I stayed in the carriage house, which was nestled in the beautiful garden and patio. Everyone else stayed in the main house in the well appointed bedrooms there. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of beach house essentials like games, puzzles, and beach chairs. We loved the art and general vibe of the place too. On top of that, the location is amazing. We were literally two doors away from the shops and restaurants in downtown Lewes, which is our favorite beach town in the delmarva peninsula. From our location we took walks around town and along the canal, rode our bikes to Lewes beach and Cape Henlopen park. The space was great for our dog too, who enjoyed the fenced in yard and bounding between the main house and the carriage house. The hosts were very communicative and responded to any needs we had. All in all, we had a great vacation and enjoyed the house thoroughly. We hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Time

We had a wonderful stay! Highlights included spending time together in the beautiful outside garden and patio, walks around town, bike rides on the trails to Cape Henlopen around Gordon’s Pond and to the beach, and leisurely afternoons on Lewes Beach. We loved that there was enough room for the extended family and some friends to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Great Getaway”

It was a pleasure staying in this lovely house in downtown Lewes and getting away from Washington DC for a week. We had a great getaway with two of our kids and the grandkids. The owners were very user-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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