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Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach & downtown Lewes -must see!

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A covered patio area with two turquoise Adirondack chairs and a brick floor.
A living room with a grey sofa, a floral armchair, a white coffee table with starfish, and a lamp.
A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a woven basket on a coffee table, a framed sign on the wall, and a lamp.
A wooden staircase with white balusters, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a flag.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewes Historic Complex

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, Zwaanendael Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Historic Complex
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1 downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 downstairs

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #3 upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4 upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom #2(upstairs)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Lewes

Located in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Lewes, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Consider Rehoboth Beach Public Library for a night out or Cannonball Museum if you're travelling with kids. With kayaking, parasailing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • Zwaanendael Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 1812 Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lewes Historic Complex - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lewes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crooked Hammock Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kick N Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach & downtown Lewes -must see! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach & downtown Lewes -must see!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach & downtown Lewes -must see!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach & downtown Lewes -must see!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach & downtown Lewes -must see! located?

This family-friendly Lewes holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Beebe Healthcare and Lewes Beach. Blockhouse Pond and George H.P. Smith Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Brenda was so easy. She’s responsive and proactive. The house is in a great location to walk to town. Quiet street. Friendly neighbors. The fenced backyard was perfect for our dogs. The house is exactly as described and we would stay here again.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone had a great time in your charming and cute house. The location is perfect for walks, bike rides or sitting on the front porch people watching. We walked to the park with the community center and heard Vinyl Shockley play—and they were great. My daughter used the covered patio in front of the shack house every morning to do yoga and journal. All the neighbors were quiet. Parking was very easy and plenty of street spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint property. The kitchen is cozy and I’m glad I brought my 3 little dishwashers with me, I mean granddaughters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

When we visit, we typically wind up on Cape Henlopen. This house was maybe a 10 min drive so it was the mkst perfect location for us
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Lewes!

We really enjoyed our stay at the beach house. The house was well-stocked, organized, and charming. The layout was perfect for a stay with a grandparent and a pre-schooler, and the yard was a real bonus. We loved walking to The Station on King and the market, and the beach and restaurants were a quick ride away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

My husband and I and our puppies thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was the perfect balance of quiet, but short walk to everything and all of the bike trails. We will love to be back and explore even more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot is a little gem close to the center of Lewes. The fenced yard was perfect for our doodle and we loved the salt shack in the rear where we spent most afternoons and evenings relaxing. The beds were super comfy and the AC units kept the house cool on warmer days. The owners have made this house a great place to vacation. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter weekend with family

It was a great stay! We all loved the salt shack. The beds were comfy and clean. The location was perfect. It’s very walkable to everything in town. The hosts communicated very well and the detail of the property was just right. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you Ingrid. We are happy you enjoyed the Salt Shack and your stay:) Hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful house in Lewes.

We loved this house and hope to rent it again. It was great to soak in shade and breezes on the big porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Glad you enjoyed our home. Thank you for taking such great care of our home. We love repeat renters ;) look forward to renting to you again. Best wishes, Troy & Brenda Hazzard
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy stay

Came with family, including my daughter's friend. They spent lots of time at the Salt shack. Our dog loved the fenced yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you Alex. Glad your trip was enjoyable. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

Loved our stay. I didn’t like not being able to close blind in bedroom
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Hi Joanne, I am so sorry you were not able to close the blind in the bedroom. I wish I was aware, I could have tried to help you as we were working closely with the dishwasher seal and AC, shew... thank goodness that 100 degree weather seems to have let up for now. I will check into this for sure. Thanks again for your feedback. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2019

We had a wonderful time here. The house was very clean and cute. Conveniently located to shops, restaurants, and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Lori:) We hope to have you again in the future. Also, thanks for taking care of the pillow situation and it was a pleasure to mail the jacket left behind :) Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artist retreat

This was not our first stay in Lewes. We were there for a week to paint plein air in the Lewes area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Little Gem

Our second visit. Great house, great location, great owner. We'll be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy House

This property was great for my family over the Christmas holiday. We were in town visiting other family and so we mostly slept here and spent our days at their place. The house is very cozy and well kept. The backyard space is great for kids and the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What A Gem

Wonderful house with many extras. Convenient to downtown, beach, and recreational trails. And our dog loved it !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

Our family of 4 had a great stay at this property which is located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to shops, parks, and bike trails. The house was very clean and everything was nicely stocked and in good working order. A+!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2024

This property is a very quaint beach cottage. It has character, is nicely decorated & well stocked. The kitchen is small, but meets all needs for a vacation stay. The location is an easy walk to restaurants and shops, quick drive to cape henlopen & nearby beaches. Strongly recommend. Even neighbors are friendly & helpful.owner friendly & easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean, tidy, and convenient. Has everything needed for a week at Lewes.

The house was very nice in a great neighborhood. The owners were great to work with and made the process easy. Plenty of sleeping room and living space for our family of four. Off-street parking was very convenient. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and cooking supplies but it is quite small. All in all, it's a great little house in Lewes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Ian for the great feedback. Hope to see you again next year :) & totally understand about the small kitchen.... I grew up always wishing it was bigger ;) Take care. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house. Great Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My wife and I and our adult daughter with our 2 dogs had a great time. The fenced in yard is perfect for the dogs to play. Then the Salt Shack was a great spot to cool off from the heat with a drink and the 75 inch tv. Can’t think of anything that the owner/ property manager didn’t furnish or offer. We will definitely keep this house on our preferred list!👍👍👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

The house met all our needs. It was comfortable and close to other family we were meeting with. The neighborhood was quiet. The big hit was the Salt Shack. It is simply beautiful! We spent every evening there watching tv on the 75” tv. Don’t hesitate to stay there. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The home is very old and outdated. The main shortcomings include: a lack of central AC which leads to using the AC window units which are VERY LOUD. In 2 bedrooms there are NO AC units. In the upstairs bedrooms they provided AC units but you can't lower the blinds because that will block the unit. There is a very tiny shower on the second floor. There are very low ceilings upstairs and a very steep staircase. There are very loud floorboards which woke others up during the night. There is peeling paint at the AC unit ledges and the back screen door does not shut properly. Kitchen: albeit well stocked, there is no AC, disposal or dishwasher in the kitchen. Also, you have to prop open the windows with a piece of wood and there are no blinds, so at night, neighbors can see in (photos attached). The home is clean and has a fenced yard which was great for our dog. The owner supplied bath towels and sheets which is nice. If we had begun our search earlier in the season, we would have been able to find a much better option in terms of quality to price ratio. Since we left early because of the noise, we requested one night of rent back from the owner but they declined.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Karen, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for providing photos of your stay. We’re sorry to hear that the cottage did not meet your expectations. We do want to clarify a few points for future guests. The property is an older home and is listed as a beach cottage, and we try to be very transparent in the listing about the home, its age, amenities, and layout. It is intended to be a comfortable beach cottage rather than a newer luxury condominium or modern home. The original hardwood floors do have some squeaking, which is characteristic of an older home, although we certainly understand that this may not be to everyone’s preference. The listing also does not advertise a dishwasher, garbage disposal, or central air conditioning. The air-conditioning arrangements are outlined in the listing so guests can make an informed decision before booking. The kitchen windows look out toward the fenced backyard and provide wonderful natural light, which is one of the features we enjoy about the space. The windows in the kitchen recently stopped going up and staying up and rather than taking a chance the window fall on someone, we provided the wood sticks to support the window. Most importantly, we genuinely wish we had been given the opportunity to address your concerns while you were staying with us. Our welcome message and house binder specifically invites guests to contact us if anything is not as expected so that we have an opportunity to help. We did not receive a phone call or email from you during your six-night stay regarding these concerns, nor were we aware that you were dissatisfied until after you had left a day early and requested a refund for the final night. Had we known you were experiencing issues, we would have been happy to discuss them and determine what, if anything, could be done to improve your stay. We work hard to accurately represent our cottage and its amenities in the listing, and we regularly review the property and our pricing to ensure they are appropriate for the type of accommodations we provide. We’re glad to hear that there were aspects of the cottage and its amenities that you enjoyed, and we appreciate your feedback. For future guests, we encourage everyone to carefully review the entire property description and amenities before booking to make sure the cottage is a good fit for their expectations and preferences. In addition, I would like to note that the only message we received from you is : From Karen Lynch The house is so cute!! I’m in love. Everything is so clean and well appointed. We love the salt shack too. I’m so happy. Thank you for all the nice touches, including the welcome bottle of rosé. What a classy touch! 4:21 PM You can imagine our shock of learning of your dissatisfaction.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location - an easy walk or bicycle ride into town, near the weekly farmers market, a block and a half from an awesome bicycling/walking trail, two doors down from a day spa where you can get a great massage, less than a block away from the awesome Lloyds market. Walking distance to everything. Historic area nearby. Beach is an easy bicycle ride away, and can be walking distance too if you’re up for a walk. Very well stocked home, beyond my expectations. The layout and back yard were ideal for traveling with pets too. And the “salt shack” is such an added bonus. Communications with the host were above and beyond- very friendly and welcoming. My dogs and I highly recommend this rental home. It had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We didn’t want to leave…….

We can’t say enough about how wonderful our week was…..This charming home offered us a wonderful week. Loved the screened in porch for morning coffee, beautiful street for walks (with Lloyd’s market around the corner!!!- cutest market ever!), perfect sized home for group of seven, great yard for your dogs and so on…..We will definitely be back. Lewes is an exceptional place. Cannot wait to return! Kathy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you so much Kathy for your wonderful review. So glad to hear that you enjoyed Lewes. It was a pleasure having you and your family. Thank you so much for taking the extra care to be tidy and doing all the little extras that made check out/turnover so much easier. Looking forward to next year. Brenda
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