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Bayfront Home Private Beach &Dock Heart of Dewey Beach Dog/Kid Friendly

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Exterior
Exterior
Private Dock
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dewey Beach, DE
  • Dewey Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rehoboth Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bay View Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bay View Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bay View Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom First level/Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Shared for Bay View Rooms 1-3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Bayfront Home Private Beach &Dock Heart of Dewey Beach Dog/Kid Friendly

Welcome to our family’s cherished summer home, loved for over 74 years! Originally built by my grandparents, this vintage bayfront gem has hosted four generations of unforgettable memories—and now, we’re excited to share it with you.

Located in the heart of Dewey Beach, directly next to the dry dock
at the Dewey Beach Yacht Club, (and just 2 docks over from the Rusty Rudder) this home offers a private bayfront beach, your own dock for boating, crabbing, kayaking or paddleboarding, and gorgeous sunsets. After a break from VRBO since 2021, we’re back and ready to welcome guests once again.

The Space:
• 5 bedrooms (please note: one bedroom with twin trundles is accessed through the master)
• 3 bathrooms (3 indoor showers + 1 indoor tub+ 1 outdoor shower)
• Fully updated kitchen with granite countertops
• Washer and dryer
• Screened-in porch
• Private, gated parking for up to 5
cars

Outdoor Highlights:
• Private pier: Tie up your own boat or rent one.
• Launch point for SUP and kayaking
• Ideal for crabbing, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water
• Beautiful bayfront sunsets

Location Perks:
• Centrally located in Dewey Beach
• Steps to local restaurants, bars, and live music
• Jolly Trolley stop to Rehoboth Beach is just at the end of Read Street

Perfect for families, boaters, and beach lovers alike, this home blends nostalgic charm with modern comfort in one of Dewey’s best locations. Book now and start making your own memories in our little slice of paradise!

Please note
-Booking not fully complete until lease agreement signed and identity verified.
-Outdoor cameras located at gate, garage and doorbell at main entrance, for security purposes only.

Property manager

Jennifer Stover

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
$200 pet fee ($25 for each additional pet)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Dewey Beach

Located in Dewey Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Dewey Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider John Waples Memorial Playground and Dewey Beach Parasail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dewey Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Funland - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beer Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nalu Surf Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wings To Go - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Home Private Beach &Dock Heart of Dewey Beach Dog/Kid Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Home Private Beach &Dock Heart of Dewey Beach Dog/Kid Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Home Private Beach &Dock Heart of Dewey Beach Dog/Kid Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Home Private Beach &Dock Heart of Dewey Beach Dog/Kid Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dewey Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of John Waples Memorial Playground and Dewey Beach. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie-Ann K., Alexandria

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

Private, no fuss gem!

Owner was more than responsive to questions and needs! It is a basic, clean, calming, comfortable private home. AC was great, grill was awesome, clean beds with new mattress covers and pillows. Happy hours on private bay/beach where perfect! View of water from 3 bedrooms. Ample parking, closer to ocean than u think. Walk to ocean was not an issue. Not truly 5 bedrooms, one bedroom you access from master. Would work well for infant or child’s room. Makes for a perfect relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house and host!

Great location. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Loved being on the water. We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Easy check in and out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Sunset overload recommended

This charmer on the bay was the perfect venue for a large family celebration with tons of parking and amazing sunsets night after night. It doesn't get better for those that love the sun, sand and surf in the heart of the east coast's most happening beach town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Perfect Family Vacation!

We had never been to Delaware before so we knew nothing about the area. We wanted a place that was on the water and would have something for everyone in our family. Jennifer was so helpful and answered every question I had(and I had lots of them!) the house is in a great spot on the bay. We rented kayaks, fished and crabbed off our private dock, and we were just a short walk to the beach. There are tons of activities, dining, shopping, etc. all walkable, or just a short drive away to get to other spots that might interest you. This property was great for my family with 4 children, and Jennifer went above and beyond to help us feel at home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., Bethlehem, PA

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

Perfect Vacation Home

Our family has rented vacation homes in Dewey and the OBX for over 10 years, always staying in oceanfront or ocean side homes. This was our first time staying on the bay and we all loved it. It was also our first time using Vrbo. Jennifer was wonderful to work with, providing all the information we needed ahead of time and quickly responding when I had a question. The home is lovely and clean. Although it’s an older home, the kitchen is updated and furnishings looked new. Many basic supplies were provided. The location is very private even though it’s one block away from downtown and 2 short blocks from the beach. We spent lots of time on the screened-in deck where there was always a breeze. Our grandsons enjoyed playing in the front and backyards. We enjoyed kayaking from our dock and watching sunsets and the activity on the bay from our covered front porch. Although I do love seeing the ocean, we found this house and location to be more relaxing and hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Easy access to ocean and bay

The property manager was very sensitive to concerns about a clean house in this COVID-19 era. A pier on the bay which we used for kayaking and a short walk to the beach. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

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

Private

Best of the best Old Dewey
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We loved everything about our stay. Jennifer was great. She was proactive informing us about everything going on in Dewey before we arrived. She answered all of our questions about the house and the town. The house was perfect for my family. We loved floating in the bay, crabbing, sunsets from the deck, and spending nights outside. The house is a short walk to everything Dewey has to offer (hopefully next year we will be able to experience a fully open Dewey). Definitely recommend this house and look forward to returning.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great house & great location

We stayed for a week in Aug (2019). Great location. Never used the Dewey beach parking pass since "everything" was a short walk away. We rented kayaks nearby and kept them on the pier. We're looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing property

We had the best time two years in a row. The house is amazing location location location and the house is stocked with everything Definitely will be back again

10/10 Excellent

bob f.

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

nice get away

property was as defined on line in the liosting. It was just what we wanted. all of our guestes totaly enjoyed this property. With young grandchildren it was an easy short walk to the beach. They also enjoyed the childrens play park a short walk from the house. It wasa also so nice to find flowers waiting on the counter it just set the tone for this trip. Again thank you all .

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Amazing house for whatever you want to do in Dewey

I actually had this house for two purposes - a "guy's weekend" getaway, and then a family beach vacation for the remainder of the week. I can say this house was perfect for both. The location is perfect if you're looking to take advantage of the Dewey party scene - a short walk from all the great bars and restaurants. And the house was also great for my family - my son loved playing on the little beach, and you're just a short walk away from the real beach. The house itself is beautiful and well-appointed, we loved the back porch for evening drinks and morning coffee. People come to Dewey for a wide variety of reasons, and this house is perfect no matter what kind of vacation you're trying to have.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved it!

Amazing!!!!!! We cannot say enough great things about the house. We felt like we were home. Between the sunrises on the front porch to the evenings in the screen porch and all day crabbing and hanging out on the beach. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

A Great Getaway

The house and location were super. The view of the bay and the two porches were super. The 5 bedrooms were a perfect match for us. Constructively, the initial experience/information could be improved. It would be very help if a small "booklet" were at the house - or provided by email before arrival - which included: specifically what the parking permit works for and where better directions to the house: GPS sends us to the 100s of Vista Road; also we were not made aware of the water pool in front of the house beach rules local & favorite restaurants, eats locations, names of grocery store a description of the working lights on the 1st floor, where the extension cords are a description of the tv controls, a list of (available) channels how to get the dvd player working better list of available kitchen utensils, pans, appliances list of available dates for trash & recycling prior to arrival thermostats: come in night before and change the thermostat to a more comfortable temp in the house (or install a wifi controller to do it) - especially since the day we arrived it was very hot make more top blankets, pillows available a little info on how to crab & where the crabbing items are a bus schedule or available web site for the main road service Although the lease was clear on bringing bed linens, we did not have all available (had to borrow) some of the sizes. We stayed at Dewey a few years ago and there was a linen service which for a small additional amount provided the linens, made the beds, and stripped the beds when we left - we would have certainly used it. Overall still a winner. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Couldn't have asked for a better family beach house!

We had 6 adults and a toddler, and the house was perfect for this. Comfortable bedrooms, with queen sized beds in three of them. The living room and kitchen were comfortable and convenient. The kitchen was well stocked - we didn't actually plan to do much cooking, and didn't, but the kitchen was equipped for any level of cooking. We loved the deck facing the bay for morning coffee and for a glass of wine in the evening, watching the sunset. The screened porch was especially great for a family with small children - it was the perfect place for our grandson to spread out his toys and play, with an outdoor feel to it, but with confinement for the toddler and his toys! The location was also wonderful - being on the bay was relaxing, and we all loved being able to look out from the deck, the porch, the living room and see the peaceful views. At the same time, it was only a short walk to the ocean and beach - and I'm defining "short" as less than 10 minutes for a not-very-fast 60+ woman! An equally short walk to restaurants, bars, anything you could need or want - even a small grocery store right at the corner. The whole family loved the house and its location. We would recommend this to anyone as a perfect spot for a beach vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Sykesville, Maryland

Big Red is the bomb!

We stayed here for the July 4th week. We went Sunday to Sunday. The property is old beach charm meets new world amenities. Perfect water view. Shade on front (facing the bay) in the am, perfect for am coffee. Shade in the back in the evening , perfect for cooking on the grill. Your own personal dock. We loved it. We had two families of four with four friends. Plenty of room, loads of parking. I can't say enough about the house and the host Jennifer. She made everything great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Stover

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Welcome to our family’s beloved summer getaway, cherished for over 74 years! Originally built by my grandparents, this home has been a place where three generations have created unforgettable memories—and now, we’re thrilled to share it with you. After a short break from VRBO since 2021, we’re back and ready to welcome guests once again. We hope your family will fall in love with this little slice of paradise and make lasting memories of your own.

Why they chose this property

Walk to the ocean in just minutes and start your day with a stunning sunrise on the ocean side. Then return to your own private Bayfront beach to relax and enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Walkable to all the Dewey hot spots including many dining options. Town hall and police located on the same block. Looking to stroll the boardwalk? Hop on the Jolly Trolly at the end of the street and head into Rehoboth to enjoy all the family fun just one town over. Be sure to check out Funland for the kiddos (and kids at heart), grab some beach fries, and have some ice
cream for a treat!

What makes this property unique

Private pier for crabbing and catching some rays of sun. Beautiful sunsets. Blue Heron sightings daily! Rent a boat or jet ski from our neighbors or bring your own. Kayak or SUP from your very own private pier.

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English
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