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Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools

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A sign for Bayside at Bethany Lakes with a landscaped garden in front.
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A two-story residential building with a covered front porch and a small attached garage.
A suburban two-story house with a front garage, a lawn, and a mailbox.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to The Salt Pond Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Place, The Salt Pond Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, 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 Bethany Beach Beaches and Ocean City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 22 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 32 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 32 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Claws Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools located?

This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Salt Pond Golf Club, Bethany Beach Beaches and James Farm Ecological Preserve. Bethany Beach Nature Center and Dickens Parlour Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our extended family’s stay while we were in town for a wedding. The host was extremely responsive to any questions we had. Very clean and plenty of space for everyone. We especially enjoyed the clubhouse and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad Aylen’s Escape gave your extended family plenty of space to be together while you were in town for the wedding. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the clubhouse and pool as well. We really enjoyed hosting your family and would be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend beach getaway

Great location, family and pets friendly! Close to the beach :-)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Thank you for the review Sara! I hope we can host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, well-equiped, and large enough to accommodate our family group of three generations! We enjoyed our stay and wished we had booked for a longer period of time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad Aylen’s Escape gave your family plenty of space to enjoy your time together. We especially love hearing that three generations were able to share the house comfortably. And wishing you had stayed longer is about the best compliment we could ask for! We’d love to welcome your family back for a longer stay next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter getaway

Beautiful accommodations, great location, everyone loved the club house amenities. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
I'd love to welcome you back Wanda!! Thank you for choosing our place!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

NIce Family Vacation

We had a nice stay at this property. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Thank you for the review Jodi! I'd love to know what I could do to get a 5 star review next time around.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

All good - clean and the bug-proof patio is a great bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We’re glad you found everything clean and comfortable, and that you enjoyed the screened porch. It’s one of our favorite spots at Aylen’s Escape too. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time here. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and the house was GORGEOUS! Plenty of space and the location was perfect. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you had such a great stay and that the space and location worked so well for your group. We really appreciate the recommendation and enjoyed having you at Aylen’s Escape. We’d love to welcome you back for another beach trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice sized rental. Close to all things beach! Proximity allowed fir a vacation full of choices.

Chris was wonderful to work with. He truly cared that we had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
It was WONDERFUL to have you and your family Cheryl!! We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Townhouse and Great Location

House is well kept and comfortable. Location is convenient to beach and grocery stores. Owner was great to work with. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for the recommendation! We’re glad you found the house comfortable, clean, and convenient for everything you needed during your stay. We also really appreciate the kind words about your experience working with us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you back at Aylen’s Escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

House was clean and as advertised. Nice community with great amenities. Pet friendly was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the house and the amenities the community has to offer. And we’re always happy when guests are able to bring their four-legged family members along for the vacation! We’d love to welcome you back to Aylen’s Escape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay was great too!

The highlight of our July stay was the pool with its amazing views of the bay. House was clean and super comfortable for two families and our dogs. Communication with owner was great. We loved it, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
I'm SO glad to hear you enjoyed your second stay!! I hope we get to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Host was extremely helpful and responded to questions quickly. The house was clean and beautiful! We would definitely book this again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
I'd love to have you again Denise!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All in all a wonderful trip

Our entire multigenerational family had a wonderful time at this property. The house was very clean, exactly as pictured, and well-appointed with everything we needed. The clubhouse amenities are fantastic, and Chris could not have been a more responsive and gracious host. We would not hesitate to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
You are SO very welcome!!! We are so glad you had a great trip and would love to have you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home!

This house was perfect for our family! Lots of space to spread out in. Location was great and the clubhouse amenities were a plus. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Great communication from the host. And of course it was wonderful that we could bring our dog. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad the house gave your family plenty of room to spread out and that you enjoyed the neighborhood and clubhouse amenities. We love being able to offer a place where the whole family, including the dog, can come along and enjoy a week at the beach together. We’d be happy to welcome you all back to Aylen’s Escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

It was about 1 1/2 miles from Bethany Beach. The clubhouse was very nice for the whole family to use. It was very spacious and had plenty room for the whole family to spread out and it was 12 of us. The owner responded in a timely manner with any questions and concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We’re glad the house gave all 12 of you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your time together. It’s also great to hear your family enjoyed the clubhouse and community amenities. We appreciate the kind words about our communication as well. We’d be happy to welcome your family back to Aylen’s Escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect Family holiday

The property is more beautiful than the online description. It has everything a family needs, the kitchen is well stocked and enjoyable to cook in - additionally, the house, rooms and bathrooms are spacious and the beds are super comfortable. The property is around the corner from a grocery story and is 5 minutes ride to the center of Bethany and the beach. We had an amazing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
It was a pleasure to have you all!! I hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rest/Relaxation

Beautiful place with great location to the beach. Clean and the owners have not forgotten a thing in the house. Pictures do not do the house justice. Will be back in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re especially grateful for your comment that the pictures don’t do the house justice. That means a lot to us, because we want guests to be even more pleased when they walk through the door than they were when they booked. We’re glad you found everything clean, well-stocked, and convenient to the beach. And we love hearing that you’re planning to come back in the fall. We look forward to welcoming you back to Aylen’s Escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING stay

We did not expect this place to be so big and so comfortable. We had literally everything we needed to have a comfortable vacation. The pool was close by along with a 2 game rooms and a gym. We were down the street from Bethany and Indian River beach, where we go every summer. I can’t say enough good things about this place. Don’t get me started on the jacuzzi in the master bedroom! Thanks again for the amazing vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
It was our pleasure Kevin! Please come back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay & Minutes Away

Chris was a great host and very easy to communicate with. He allowed us to check in early and worked to get the property ready for us. He addressed any issues that came up such as a faulty toilet and sent someone to repair the issue. The property is near to many amenities and you have choice of beaches to go to. It’s not far from Bethany beach and boardwalk. The clubhouse amenities were great for families with kids. Overall great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
Thank you for the review Deborah! We loved hosting you and hope you return next again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed in this development before and love the amenities, particularly the tennis and pickleball courts! Our host was very responsive and accommodating—Aylen’s Escape had everything we needed! I would suggest storing the outdoor cushions somewhere that will keep them dry—we couldn’t really use the porch and wanted to, and we couldn’t figure out how to get the stringed lights to work. We would have loved to spend more time in that space. Otherwise, our stay was enjoyable and we would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for the thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Aylen’s Escape and were able to take advantage of the tennis and pickleball courts. Those are some of our favorite community amenities as well. We also appreciate the feedback about the porch cushions and string lights. The screened porch is one of the spaces we really want our guests to be able to enjoy, so we’ll take a look at both and make some adjustments for future stays. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, well equipped home

I did a lot of cooking and this kitchen had everything I needed. Lots of seating for two families and plenty of room to spread out. The layout is particularly good if you are trying to get away from 'kid noise' as there are many little nooks and crannies to grab a book and escape to. The furniture is very comfortable and the bedrooms are roomy. The screened-in porch is a nice place for people to run off to and be on their own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re especially glad to hear the kitchen had everything you needed. We want the house to work well for families who enjoy cooking and eating together. And we love your observation about all the different spaces to escape the “kid noise”! Having room to be together while still having places to spread out and find a little quiet is one of the things we appreciate about the house too. Thanks for staying at Aylen’s Escape. We’d be happy to welcome your families back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful neighborhood, clubhouse, and short drive to beaches

We loved our week in Bayside at Bethany Lakes. Very walkable community with ponds, fountains, dog friendly walkways, sunset deck, and clubhouse. We loved the outdoor pool in the evening especially because it overlooked the bay at sunset We also had fun using the pickleball courts and game room. The house was roomy for our three families. Plenty of bathrooms, big dining table for us all, and a cute screened in porch for morning coffee time. This house is just a few minutes drive to Bethany Beach and under 10 minutes to Fenwick island state Park which we enjoyed a few times as well. The owner has thought of everything: dog bowls, box fans for warm nights, garbage bags, dishwasher tabs, coffee filters, hand soap, etc. And owner is responsive as well and checks in during your stay. We would definitely stay again at Aylen's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad your three families had a great week at Aylen’s Escape and were able to enjoy so much of what Bayside at Bethany Lakes has to offer. Evening sunsets by the pool, pickleball, morning coffee on the screened porch, and time at the beach sounds like a pretty good week! We also really appreciate you noticing some of the smaller touches around the house. We try to anticipate the things that make a vacation a little easier and more comfortable so our guests can simply settle in and enjoy their time together. It was a pleasure hosting your families, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Outstanding rental. Positives include - - Fantastic space. Tons of room. Well appointed and decorated. Very, very comfortable. - Amenities galore. The unit itself (smart tvs, more than ample kitchen, beach supplies in the garage…. And lots more). Plus the community amenities. The clubhouse is awesome (two pools, hot tub, game room, fitness room), and we used it every day. - Beach access. We were six minutes from everything, including the 5th St Beach, which was our favorite. - Dog friendly. This was huge for us, as we really wanted to bring Charlie. He loved it, too. - Hosts. Chris was extremely responsive and nice. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
I'm so glad we could provide such an amazing experience for you Matt!! We'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for large families-amazing sunsets on the Bay

We love this community-and this house is beautiful. Several comfortable and separate TV/sitting areas on the main level with a view of a pond and fountain. 4 large bedrooms upstairs. Super clean and host was attentive and communicated quickly. Well stocked kitchen, with everything you’d need. Club house-a ten minute walk to the other section of the neighborhood-has a large outdoor pool with a view of the bay, indoor pool and fitness room, and game room-great for teens. Tennis, pickleball, a gazebo on the bay for sunsets and dog walks. A short drive-less then 10 minutes-to Bethany. Large grocery store 2 blocks down the road. Nice biking trail within biking distance-or just nice to ride around the neighborhood. Quiet and safe. A great escape overall. We look forward to returning in July!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
We can’t wait to have you back!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stout1947

over all the stay was good. There was a slight miss on the cleanliness of coffee maker, cleaning utensils. over all facility was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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