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Renovated home just a quick walk to the beach!

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Exterior
A house with a covered porch, a wooden gate, and a paved driveway.
A covered patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.
Outdoor dining
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silver Lake
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Place, Dewey Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bottle & Cork
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Renovated home just a quick walk to the beach!

Welcome to Dolphin Commute! This 3 bedroom (2 queen bedrooms, 1 bedroom with two sets of twin bunks), 2 bath (one newly remodeled for 2025!) home boasts a spacious porch with living, dining and play space, a fully fenced-in yard with fresh new landscaping, a brand-new outdoor shower and parking for 3+ cars. The house is located on a quiet, private drive and is just 4 short blocks from the beach. A Dewey Beach parking pass comes with the house so you will enjoy free parking in town and at the beach during your stay. The house is fully stocked with games, books, toys, TV, WiFi, a highchair, pack ‘n play, basketball hoop, charcoal grill and everything you need to cook at home. The kitchen and indoor dining area were completely remodeled and are brand new for summer 2025! Don’t feel like cooking? You are a quick walk to great bars and restaurants in Dewey Beach or jump aboard the Jolly Trolley to dine in Rehoboth. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed for a minimal pet fee and there is a bed waiting for them too. We know you will love Dolphin Commute just as much as our family does and create memories there to last until the next summer!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No bachelor or bachelorette parties or parties of any kind.
No smoking on the property, including the screened in porch and in yard.
Renter must provide their own linens including but not limited to beach towels, bath towels and bedding. Dish towels, comforters and pillows provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4002592
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Dewey Beach

Located in Ann Acres, a neighborhood in Dewey Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Delaware Seashore State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Consider Rehoboth Beach Public Library for a night out or Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market - Dewey Beach if you're traveling with kids. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dewey Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bottle & Cork - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Starboard - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beer Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beach Country Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bottle & Cork - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated home just a quick walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated home just a quick walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated home just a quick walk to the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated home just a quick walk to the beach! located?

This family-friendly Dewey Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market - Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, and Rehoboth Beach. East of Maui and Dewey Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!! Great location, clean, comfortable, and within walking distance to the beach. We really enjoyed relaxing on the screened in front porch after a long day at the beach and boardwalk. Great communication with owners.Would definitely recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and pleased to hear that you took advantage of the porch. It’s the best! We hope to host you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

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

Easy Commute

The house is great and well stocked. Easy walk to the beach and town. The owner is very responsive.Will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2025
Thanks so much for staying at our home! We can’t wait to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Commute! We walked in to a perfectly clean, very charming home with everything we needed for our family. There were toys, dishes, puzzles and games for our granddaughter and the perfect bedroom for her. There were dog beds and bowls and toys for our dog! All the appliances in the house were new (or seemed new) and high-end. The yard had lovely landscaping with pretty flowering plants. We loved sitting on the screened in porch, enjoying a drink together in n the evenings. There was a notebook with lots of ideas for restaurants, groceries and entertainment. It was very easy to reach the owner. We were very pleased with our stay at this pretty house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Spectacular!

We absolutely LOVE this place! Perfect spot…spotless and tasteful cozy home….everything you need…Top tier outdoor shower Great AC! Book it! Xo Oh and the owners are delightful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
So pleased to have you stay in our home, and so happy you enjoyed it as much as we do! We hope to welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

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

Excellent family-friendly house that was just as described!

This was our first beach trip with our 5yo and 2yo, and this house made it so easy! It had everything you would need for little ones. The other family that stayed with us (with a 6yo plus their dog) enjoyed how it was pet friendly and spacious. We loved the screened in porch and being able to walk to the beach. Everything was as described and there were no surprises, other than the amazing amount of kids books, games, and things to keep young kids entertained. We didn’t even get to half of it. Great closet space in all the bedrooms and updated bathrooms. The host was also very responsive and helpful! A perfect rating- we would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
So happy you and your kiddos enjoy your stay! We can’t wait to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely phenomenal beach home!! Beautifully renovated and lovingly designed, we couldn’t have been happier with our stay! Emily is a wonderful host and we highly recommend her welcoming beach house! Gorgeous gardening and fenced in yard! So easy to walk to the beach and to Main Street in Dewey. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2026
We are so pleased that you enjoyed the house and the yard! The renovations have been a labor of love so we always enjoy with others appreciate the updates. It was fun to communicate with you before and during your stay, and we hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONNA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place if you have a small active child because we lived on the large screened porch but could easily keep an eye on things from the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and made good use of the porch…it’s a wonderful spot. We hope to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Emily

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We are the Pappas family from Washington, DC. We bought Dolphin Commute in 2015 just before our first child turned one. Since then, we have spent holidays, summers, and even quarantine making memories at the beach! And along the way we have made updates to the home to make it our own.

Why they chose this property

We chose South Avenue because it is a quiet, private drive and because it is such a short distance to the beach. We love being able to walk from our home into Dewey Beach or to the beach, and we enjoy biking to Rehoboth or over to the bike trails. The driveway is a perfect spot for many cars or for a pick up game of basketball. And our dog and children enjoy the fenced in yard for all sorts of activities!

What makes this property unique

By far the best feature of this home is the massive screened in porch. It nearly doubles the size of the home’s interior and it is where we spend the vast majority of our time. Whether it’s reading with a cup of coffee in the morning or enjoying a family meal or cocktail in the evening, the porch is the place to be. We have spent time landscaping the yard to make sitting on the porch extra appealing for viewing flowers and hummingbirds.
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