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Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Queen Master

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Queen with desk

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Toilet

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Dining area

About this property

Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk

The Messner House – A charming 1930s beach home built by our Great Grandfather in 1935, located on a peaceful street just a little over a block from the ocean and boardwalk on the south side of town. Nestled on Stockley Street, the street is quiet and neighboring properties are not rented, ensuring a serene atmosphere.

This beautifully maintained home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, blending the timeless appeal of a traditional beach house with modern upgrades.

Bedrooms & Amenities:
Each of the four comfortable bedrooms is furnished with a queen bed, cozy quilts, quality linens, and bath towels. Smart TVs are provided in every room, and the house is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Kitchen, Dining & Family Room:
The fully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and all the essentials needed for preparing meals. The adjoining family room boasts a cathedral ceiling and a large dining table, perfect for family meals or enjoying a game of cards together.

Bathrooms:
The three recently renovated bathrooms include stylish tile showers with multiple showerhead options and heated floors for extra comfort. The unique Jack and Jill design of the upstairs bathrooms includes two half-bathrooms, each attached to a bedroom and sharing a spacious central shower.

Outdoor Space & Extras:
Relax on the inviting front porch, a perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach. At the back of the house, you'll find the laundry room with washer and dryer located beneath the garage apartment (which is occasionally used by family but is not rented).

The large outdoor shower, tucked under a canopy of climbing hydrangea, is an absolute oasis. With a rain shower head , it’s one of the best outdoor showers.

Location:
Just a short 10-minute walk to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, and only a little over a block to the beach and boardwalk. Enjoy easy, street parking with two parking permits provided, plus space for one car in the driveway. Fourth car can be parked parallel at the end of the driveway.

Pet-Friendly:
We welcome well-behaved dogs and would be happy to discuss how we can accommodate your pet during your stay.

Feel free to reach out with any questions—we’d love to host you at The Messner House!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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 2 total)

Pet Fee $150 and $50 for second dog

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement. Security Deposit Required of up to $700. Minimum age to rent is 24.

Renter Agreement must be signed within 48 hours after booking. For last-minute reservations, agrmnt must be signed before check-in info will be sent.

Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 9:00 AM.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 431260vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rehoboth Beach

Located in South Rehoboth, a neighbourhood in Rehoboth Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Funland Haunted Mansion and Ryan's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Parrot Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Above the Dunes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Henlopen City Oyster House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Beach House One Block from Boardwalk located?

Located in South Rehoboth, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Silver Lake and Funland Haunted Mansion are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable charming home in a quiet neighborhood only 1 block to the boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Great House, Great Neighborhood Great vacation!

Lovely modernized cottage close to the beach. Perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Thank You!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Fantastic place and owner!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy beach home. It was well located and the owner was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Fantastic Rehoboth Beach Stay

Stunning character cottage with all the comforts of home. Ideal location just a block from the beach - close enough to run down for a swim, far enough to avoid the beach trippers. Owners were responsive and easy to communicate with. Perfect stay - we'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful cottage!! It's in the perfect location. So much great care has been taken of this property. Thank you for allowing us to stay, being here contributed to a fantastic beach week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Family Beach week

The property was very quaint and great for our family. Excellent location with easy walk to beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great spot with character in rehoboth

Great experience in authentic beach cottage Place has a lot of character and good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Excellent location, perfect week!

We had a wonderful week, perfectly clean and set up so well. We highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
Thank You!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Amazing cottage close to the beach

Our experience at this property was perfect! Clean and exactly as advertised with great location on a very quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

A Gem!

Perfect house for a beach getaway— easy walk to the beach and to restaurants, shops, and activities. Screened-in porch out front was lovely. Everything was immaculately clean and beds were comfortable. Loved that this felt like a home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Charming & Beautiful Classic House!

Close to the beach, this place was perfect for the 8 of us that stayed! Large living room leading into the screened in porch, very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for visiting! Hope to see you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Rehoboth Beach 2024

We had another wonderful stay here with our family. The perfect house for a beach vacation! Comfortable and relaxing with easy walking access to the ocean and town. We’ll look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience staying at the Messner House. The location is excellent-- just a block away from the boardwalk and walking distance to Rehoboth's restaurant, retail, and entertainment options.The house is clean and is equipped with the essentials. We appreciated the welcome book covering the details we needed to know, along with recommendations for the local area. The hosts were prompt in responding. Would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Thank you! Great house for quality family time

Well maintained and located house for family fun. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALISON M.

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

Good location

We had a pleasant stay. The house had charm but updated kitchen and baths. Well appointed kitchen with spices etc. location is a short walk to the beach and Funland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann marie B.

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

Great location

Easy walk to the beach and Rehoboth Ave, but also about a mile from Dewey. I love walking everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
Thank You!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to the beach. Plenty of space to gather for meals, family board games. We had a barbecue for Father’s Day, and my chef husband was pleasantly surprised with all the tools available in the kitchen and grill, and nicely organized. Host shared tips for dog friendly spots to explore. We also appreciated that available for a long weekend, since many rentals only offer week stays during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

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

Celebration week

What a great end to the school year. We had a wonderful time in this lovely home
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

A delightful stay

This is a wonderful, charming beach house. The location is ideal and the house is very comfortable with a nice open living area, updated kitchen, and good size bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The screen porch is great and the outdoor shower divine!! The owners were wonderful to deal with
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for visiting my family's home. As I have mentioned in the description of the house, my great grandfather built this home and my whole family still resides in Rehoboth Beach. We love having the opportunity to share our home and beach town with families like yours. Thank you so much for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naz D.

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

Terrific

This stay was so sweet. The house is quaint, well stocked and built with love and character. The owners are incredibly responsive and kind. It was a wonderful stay for our family! We made great use of the location by easily walking to the beach and renting bikes to take long rides around the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Love this house

Great location. The owner was super responsive. The house is cute. Love the neighborhood. Right by the beach and near the boardwalk. Very clean. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Wonderful getaway

Spent a wonderful July week in Rehoboth with family, relaxing after college graduation and prepping for the transition to “real life.” The Messner house is absolutely charming and the host friendly and helpful. Stockley Street is convenient and quiet. We hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

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

Idyllic

I can't imagine a better beach house than this one! It has all the options - quick walk to the fantastic beach and boardwalk, or you can stay in and read in comfort. All the little touches are there in the house and it has such a good vibe. Wonderful place and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorothy T.

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

2021 Rehoboth family vacation

Very nice home/cottage! Beautiful new bathrooms! I wish at least 2 beach chairs were available to use. Short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Thank You !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Nice stay in great location

We spent a lovely week at this perfectly located house with our family, including our 2 small dogs. We had everything we needed (they even provide linens!) and could walk to everything. The stairs were a little dicey for small kids (and tall adults), but it’s an older house,so the funky layout is part of the charm. The host was very responsive and reached out ahead of time with helpful information.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christy Cullen

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Our family has been living in Rehoboth Beach for 4 generations. Our Great Grandfather built this home in 1935. Our home is an extension of us and our love for this amazing beach town. Our family still resides in Rehoboth Beach and we hope to be able to share this amazing place with you and your family.

Why they chose this property

This house offers a 5 minute walk to the beautiful beaches on the Rehoboth boardwalk. The property is maintained to assure your comfort and happiness throughout your stay.

The property offers 4 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. Outside shower, washer/dryer, dishwasher, disposal, icemaker, central a/c, wireless internet, cable tv.

What makes this property unique

he Messner House offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Built in 1935 by our Great Grandfather, this beach home has been meticulously maintained, preserving its timeless appeal while incorporating contemporary updates. Its prime location on a quiet, non-rental street just over a block from the ocean and boardwalk provides a serene, walkable escape close to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, all within a 10-minute stroll. The spacious layout includes four bedrooms, each furnished with queen beds, cozy quilts, quality linens, and smart TVs, ensuring comfort and entertainment for everyone. High-speed Wi-Fi throughout allows for seamless connectivity.

The fully equipped, sleek stainless steel kitchen makes meal prep easy, with an adjoining cathedral-ceiling family room perfect for gatherings. The three renovated bathrooms feature stylish tile showers, heated floors, and a unique Jack and Jill design, offering both convenience and a touch of luxury. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a welcoming front porch and a stunning outdoor shower beneath climbing hydrangeas—ideal for rinsing off after the beach.

Additional benefits include a laundry room with washer and dryer, a garage apartment with occasional family use, and ample parking with two permits and a driveway space. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming well-behaved dogs with a small fee and providing pet amenities. Being a locally managed home, the hosts are readily available to assist, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay. Overall, the Messner House combines historic character with contemporary amenities in a peaceful setting, making it an ideal retreat for families, friends, and pet owners seeking a memorable coastal vacation.

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