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Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany

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An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a dock, and a canal.
A living room with two teal armchairs, a beige sofa, and a round white coffee table.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, a white armchair, a round side table with a lamp, and a sofa.
A calm canal with houses on one side and a grassy area on the other.
A living room with a green sofa, a white lamp, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bethany Beach Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sea Colony
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany

This property offers 75 feet of waterfront on a wide canal with beautiful sunset views over the state park wetlands, and no thru traffic. Just a few blocks from the life-guarded beach, this cottage is ready to be enjoyed for your beach vacation. Bring your own kayak and launch right off the back yard! The large screened porch that overlooks the canal offers a panoramic view of the water and will easily become your favorite spot to enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets. This home sleeps 6 people(2 queens, 1 bunk bed) bed and bath linens are not provided.
We allow (with a paid pet fee) one dog under 20 pounds.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Allow 1 dog with paid pet fee and less than 20lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can use South Bethany parking pass but must return

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3374361vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bethany Beach Beaches and Ocean City Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Freeman Stage at Bayside or Ocean City Tennis Center.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach near Sea Colony - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Maryland Beach - 8 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 34 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Claws Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Rancher in South Bethany located?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bethany Beach Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Town Museum and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our little getaway. Great location. The screened in porch looking at the canal was a great place to hang out and play games and have our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen Z.

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

Beach rental

Location was great, home was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Fun at the beach

The property was great for our family vacation. Great screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianna N.

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

Best beach stay!

Loved the canal out back and sitting on the screened porch. Quick drive to the beach where we always found parking. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

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

Quaint cottage

We enjoyed our weekend at this cottage. The location is central to a lot and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

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

Cute place and a great price!

The place is cute and in a great location. Far roomier and homier than a hotel in Dewey or Fenwick. This couldn't have been more convenient to our friends, family and the beaches of Bethany. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

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

Great location, simple house

We had a fun time. The house is not fancy and a bit older, but served our needs. I brought my paddle board and enjoyed the wetlands. Enjoyed the screened porch a lot. Parking pass was great for hauling our stuff to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house and property

The house was great. Well maintained. Great views. Very clean. Excellent location. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

Truly a gem!!! Loved being able to watch the boats and wildlife from the back porch! We’d love to come back again. Everyone in the neighborhood is very friendly! Lots of wonderful places to walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just Relax!

Nice house for if you want to walk to the beach and soak in some rays! House is just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leann K.

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

Quick trip..

We came with our dog and it was perfect. So close to everything yet super quiet neighborhood that we liked walking the dog in. We kayaked and fished the canal and loved it. inbcanal
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anca m.

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

Great location

Loved the location - easy walk to the beach and great view of the canals from the porch. There is plenty of room for a family of four. If you have kids that are sensitive to morning sunlight you should pack some blackout curtains.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleesha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The backyard and screened in porch facing the canal are the star attractions at this rental! We spent a good amount of time watching the boats, paddleboarders, and kayakers go by, as well as the wildlife. There are ducks, geese, and heron that frequent the canal and its surroundings. The beaches are very clean. The house was pet-friendly as well, so our dogs enjoyed our vacation along with us. We would definitely stay again if the opportunity arises!
Backyard view
Heron across the canal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Just Perfect

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The house was the perfect size for our family of five and we loved sitting on the back porch, it is so peaceful and relaxing, we could not get enough of it. The parking pass came in very handy and my boys loved that they could easily walk home from the beach and not have to wait for Mom and Dad. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Great location!

This house was in a nice, quiet neighborhood and close to everything. We enjoyed sitting out behind the house overlooking the canal in the evening. Check-in was simple, and the owner was helpful and very responsive when we had questions. We would definitely say here again,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melisa L.

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

Great location

We loved being in the house, a perfect size for 5 of us, and our dog. We have been vacationing in Bethany for 52 years, and this was the first time we brought our dog. We contacted the owner to see if we could check in early, and she was very nice, and accommodating. We brought our fishing poles, and enjoyed watching boater’s, paddle boarders, and kayakers going by. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

colleen q.

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

great little house

loved the screened in porch!!! we gathered there every night it just needs a small table to eat and some additional updated seating kitchen and bathroom need carpets! all in all great location. great little house. perfect for our group!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Amazing Location

The location of this cute cottage, made our family vacation. The screened in porch gave us hours of card playing fun, while the grassy backyard was ideal for playing corn hole. We were able to put our kayak in the canal and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. The resident parking pass, made parking close to the beach very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gulsen K.

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

Nice cute house for a small family

We enjoyed staying at this lovely house. We liked the screened deck a lot. House is very conveniently located for seeing places like Assateague Island , Fenwick Island, Ocean city Maryland and a lot of other beaches like Rehobot Beach and Bethany beaches.. House has a nice driveway parking. Don’t forget to bring your towels and sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Perfect little beach house

We loved everything about this house, from the screened-in back porch on the canal to the comfy living room furniture (we loved the reclining chairs!). This house is cozy, clean and convenient, with a great outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. We appreciated the parking pass to make beach access easy as well as the recommendations for things to do. We'll be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Great location!

Great little pet friendly rental. We enjoyed our stay very much and watching boats and wildlife on the canal. The owners became aware of an a/c problem the day of our arrival and went out of their way to install two room units before we checked in. They were very responsive. Appreciated having hand soap, dishwashing and laundry detergents all available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Excellent stay

I normally don’t do reviews but I just needed to say that this is a beautiful, clean property. The screened in porch overlooking the channel is a really nice bonus. I have younger kids, so they enjoyed looking at the jellyfish in the morning and watching the birds and boats go by throughout the day. Location is great, 2 min drive to the beach and the parking pass was a big plus. Also easy drives to restaurants and other activities. The owner was great! Extremely quick communication and very accommodating.Made great suggestions and was always available. Could not say enough good things. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

South Bethany Charmer

Property is located in a great location in South Bethany right on the canal. Property is far off of Rt 1 so you can't hear any traffic. House was clean & comfy. House was everything we needed in a rental without going over the top. Hosts were great communicators, We would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

RACHEL o.

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

ok.

The size of the space was fine for our family of 4- a little far to walk to beach but the parking pass made it super easy to park literally right next to the beach entrance. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The house could definitely be updated; dishes in the drawer were filthy- we had to run them in the dishwasher. There were 6 lights that needed new lightbulbs but when we contacted owner she responded somewhat promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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