One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks
Weekend renters may occupy the house as early as 11:00 AM and depart as late as 7:00 PM on their last day.
Rent a large 7-bedroom, 5 bath, 2 dens house with two kitchens that sleeps 23 people where your family will have plenty of space. There is parking for 7 cars in front driveway. There are no steps to enter lower level of house, which is helpful for persons with mobility issues.
Enjoy the convenience of walking only one block to the beach and three blocks to shops and restaurants, including McDonalds and Dollar General. Our street goes directly over to a ramp onto the beach, and we have a pedestrian crosswalk where you can push the button to stop the vehicles so you can cross the street to the beach.
House is waterfront at 104 Petherton Drive, on a canal with fenced-in, gated back deck for family picnics. Back deck has ocean breeze, Weber gas grills, 3 large dining tables and chairs, a large picnic table, two lounge chairs, and 2 armchairs, useful for serving waterfront dinners to 23 people. House is beautifully decorated with wicker furniture and beach style quilts, nautical lamps, and wall paintings. Beach wheelchairs with large wheels are available at the Town Hall.
The two kitchens, one on each level, are fully stocked with porcelain and plastic dishes, silverware, glasses, wine glasses, cookware, serving platters, blenders, coffee makers, Keurigs, knife sets, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and toasters...everything you need to serve dinners to large groups of people. House has 3 large dining tables...2 on the upper level (seats 14 to 16), and one on the lower level that seats 8 people. Crabbing off the back deck available. There are two central air-conditioning/heating units, one for each level of the house. House is stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, fabric softener, trash bags, household cleaning products, dish soap, and dishwasher soap. House has high-speed Xfinity internet service with extenders throughout house.
Upper-level living room has TV with a Roku player. All Roku players get sling live TV news, weather and sports, Netflix, Prime Video, AMC, Britbox, MAX, HBO, MAX live sports, Hallmark Movies Now, Acorn TV, Paramount +, Criterion TV movies, The Roku Channel, and other shows. Upper-level master bedroom has TV with Roku streaming. Lower-level den has large 50" Roku TV. Lower-level master bedroom also has TV with Roku player. There are DVDs and players in the house.
Upper Level: Kitchen and dining table that seats 16. A wooden card table and chairs is in the den for additional dining seating. Upper-level living room has L-shaped couch and TV with Roku & DVD player # 1 Upper-level master bedroom: TV, desk, 3 twin beds (or King and one twin) and bunk beds, has bathroom with shower, sleeps 5 Another bathroom with bathtub/shower is on upper level off hallway. # 2 Upper-level bedroom: dresser, 2 twin beds or one king, sleeps 2 # 3 Upper-level bedroom: desk, 2 twin beds or one king and set of bunk beds, sleeps 4 # 4 Upper-level bedroom/den has a queen-sized sleeper couch, closet, and card table with chairs Lower Level: # 5 Master bedroom has desk, dresser, TV, 2 twins or one king, and half bathroom, sleeps 2 Outdoor shower is off lower level of house # 6 Lower level bedroom has queen sized bed, sleeps 2 # 7 Lower level bedroom has 2 twins or king-sized bed, sleeps 2 # 8 Lower level bedroom has 2 twins or king-sized bed, sleeps 2 Two bathrooms off lower level hallway, one with bathtub/shower and one with shower Lower-level den has 2 couches, one of which is a queen sleeper couch, arm-chair, and 50" Roku TV, DVD player, and board games Lower level has full kitchen and dining table that seats 8 Lower level has laundry room with large washer and dryer
Early check-in and late check-out is available for weekend rentals. Check-in can be as early as 11:00 AM and check-out can be as late as 7:00 PM for weekend and holiday weekend rentals so you can enjoy an extra day at the beach.
Distances from Beach House: To Ocean Beach Walking time: 3 minutes to the waterline To Bethany Town Beach (town center boardwalk) Distance: 1.4 miles Driving time: 2 minutes To McDonalds Distance: 3 blocks To Ocean City (Ferris Wheel / Boardwalk) Driving time: 26 minutes
You can rent kayaks at Coastal Kayaks or sign up for an educational guided kayaking tour of the bay. There are a variety of launch sites on the bay for their tours.
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Bethany Beach
Located in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Bethany Beach Bandstand - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Ocean City Station - 25 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 4 min drive
Ocean 99 - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Bethany Diner - 5 min drive
Birds Beer Garden - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
How much does it cost to stay at One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks on 12 Apr 2026 start from £484, 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 at One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is One Block to Beach, No steps to enter, Waterfront Decks located?
Located in South Bethany, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Fenwick Island Beach. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place, great location, enough said. Nanci was always there for us. Answered our questions right away. Very clean, walking distance to the beach. Beautiful quiet area.
This was a comfortable house with plenty of room for our family. Nicely located with an easy walk to the beach. Owner responded quickly to messages. Thanks for a lovely stay.
We had a fantastic week and enjoyed the beautiful water views from the house. There was plenty of room for us to enjoy meals both inside and outside, and it was a quick walk to the beach. The owner is very kind and a pleasure to work with.
It’s a large dated home with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms reasonably priced in a great location. The owner, Nancie, was very responsive and even offered to go above and beyond what was offered with the rental. It met our family’s every need.
One washer and dryer was not enough. The property needs updating and some repairs. The house is well stocked!! Needs treatment for ants.
Shannon P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
The beach house has commercial size brand new Maytag washer and dryer. One set is all any beach house will have in a laundry room. The house is in great condition with new bathrooms and kitchens and decks. Constant attention is paid bt the owner to keep the house in good repair. Perimeter pest control sprays are done each year and pest cotrol products are kept at the house if needed.
Really nice property. Tons of dishes and cooking equipment. Lovely patio looks at water.
We had an age range from 8 to 80. There's a spiral staircase so it wouldn't be good for anyone with limited mobility..
This is a large dated home but in an amazing location with plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms. The owner is very reachable and responsive. Downside is the spiral staircase in middle of house but great to have two kitchens. Air conditioning is wonderful; water pressure very good. We’ve had two wonderful stays at this property for our very large family
Great location, well stocked, convenient to the beach and boardwalk. Overall, a wonderful trip. We would stay again.
A few minor things we noted:
Table and some chairs downstairs in need of repair/replacement.
Handrail on spiral staircase doesn't seem sturdy, especially towards the lower end.
Downstairs curtain rod attached to wall via duct tape.
The house was perfect. Roomy , cozy and very clean . It was a perfect ambience for our first family vacation since my husband’s near death stroke 2 yrs ago. The beach was as described one block away , beautiful and peaceful. My children, their spouses, grandchildren brother in law and sister had a blast. There are so many places and activities nearby for all ages . We are looking forward to going back next year.Our host responded so promptly to any questions we had. Awesome house , awesome host. The house was fully supplied with all daily necessities and more.
Magalie M.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Peter P.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It's Just a Rental - Nothing Fancy
The house situated across the highway, a short walk to the beach, makes it a perfect location for the beach vacation but this home is clearly “just a rental”. Cluttered, aged, jam-packed with older furnishings to the point it’s hard to navigate or congregate.
The house was advertised as 8 bedrooms but there are only 7 bedrooms. The second floor den and first floor nook sleeper sofas are a plus but it is sleeping in the common areas.
The spiral staircase in the middle of the leaving area is not safe for the kids or elderly people. The duct-taped and freshly painted (without warning sign) staircase rails did not make navigating the stairs any more comfortable.
The house rules should be provided before booking is made. Washing even 7 sets of bedsheets and towels takes half day of your vacation due to the washing machine quitting periodically.
Family and friends made the weekend vacation – as always. Very liked the outdoor patio – where we found the space to gather, unlike inside the home. But overall, this property unfortunately was nothing special.
Great location, perfect size, not very well maintained
My family has used Home Away and VRBO for vacation rentals many times over the past 10+ years with great success. Never a complaint until now.
This house was the perfect location and size for 17 adults, a 7 year old boy and two dogs for the early June Assateaque Island wedding of my son and daughter-in-law. However, the cleanliness and maintenance lacked. There were cobwebs, dust bunnies and dirt built up everywhere. Remnants of past renters were found on bathroom walls (toothpaste or shaving cream), around furniture (partially empty drink containers and food wrappers), chairs in disrepair in the dining areas both inside and out, broken toilet seats in two bathrooms and the stairway hand rail was not repaired properly and could be dangerous if a person was not careful.
The dirt and disrepair was not expected based on the $300 cleaning fee and our entire party agreed if there was more attention paid to cleaning and maintenance this property would be beautiful. I hope the owner is able to make the changes necessary to make this rental the showplace is has the potential to be.
Mark and Alyce A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
Toilet seats have been replaced, and new cleaning service was hired. The house has been thoroughly cleaned and repainted over 2021 to 2022. We have an on-call maintenance man to come in if anything is broken, so it is best to phone him rather than complain.
My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We wanted to do something together with our children and grandchildren. 14 people total. This house had plenty of room for all of us. Conveniently located. Just one block from the beach. Also boat docking behind home. Easy access to the bay.
Was very concerned based on previous reviews. We were happy when we arrived. It is a beach house and what we expected. It accommodated our needs just fine. It is a great location and loved the outdoor yard!
Good size for family. GREAT location. Well equipped. Property needs deep cleaning and some TLC. On site maintenance man was terrific. Back deck had holes that were not good for little feet.
Tim U.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2021
This is an old review. The back deck was replaced in 2021. The house has been repainted.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Denise B.
23 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just Ok
A lot of deferred maintenance made our stay uncomfortable at times. The outside deck needs alot of attention. Many tripping hazards.
Cleaning crew could do a better job. We found empty beer cans behind a bed along with a old water bottle and dirty tissues. There was spilled coffee on one of the bedroom floors. Outdoor deck and grounds had trash in many places. Wifi did not work the whole time we were there. Our grandson who does IT called the number left and it still didnt work. We had to use a hot spot to get anything working.
There was not a big enough space for all of us to sit comfortably, without sitting at a kitchen table.
It was close enough to the beach and the neighborhood was quiet.
The maintenance man was prompt in fixing the broken fence and returned after the storm to see how the property fared.
Denise B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2021
This review was posted in 2020 and the back deck and fence were torn out and replaced in 2021. We have a new cleaning service. The beach house has new high-speed internet and three internet extenders placed in various locations of the house. If renters will make sure they are still plugged in, there should be no issues with the internet. .
Location great, one block to the beach and you can get anything you’d need with a 10-15 minute drive. Beach was very nice and overall the property fit my groups needs almost perfectly. Only downsides were that there was a very strong smell throughout the upstairs of the house upon checking-in and the house could use a deep cleaning. Would recommend to any group.
Kevin Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2021
The house now has a new cleaning service between renters.
Nancie works as a nurse and is married with two children and lives with her husband in Northern Virginia.
Why they chose this property
Many people with physical disabilities rent this property because there are no steps to enter the house. On the lower level they have everything they need, including a kitchen, den, bedrooms, and bathrooms, without having to climb stairs.
What makes this property unique
The unique benefit of this house is its location, only one block to the beach. It also has two full-sized kitchens so accommodates large groups of people comfortably. There is a lovely breeze on the back waterfront deck that has three dining tables.
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