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1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, a wooden chair, and a mirror on the wall.
A dining room with a glass table, wooden chairs, a central vase with flowers, and framed artwork on the walls.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone walls, and a view of parked cars.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated on the lake, this 8-bedroom vacation home accommodates 20 guests. It features 1 bicycle for outdoor activities and offers access to golf nearby. Enjoy sailing, tubing, and hiking in the area, with attractions like Lake Gerar and Verrazzano Monument close by. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Gaslight House 1st Floor Master

1 King Bed

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Twin/Queen BR

2 Single Beds

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Twin/Queen BR

2 Single Beds

Gaslight House 2nd Fr Bunk Beds & Loft

4 Single Beds

Lake Cottage 1st Floor Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Lake Cottage 2nd Floor Bunk Beds

2 Single Beds

Lake Cottage 2nd Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Gaslight House 1st Floor Master Bedroom Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Gaslight House 1st Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Gaslight House 2nd Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Gaslight House Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Lake Cottage 1st Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lake Cottage 2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lake Cottage Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH

PLEASE NOTE: We provide pillows, blankets, counterpanes and mattress pads. Guests must supply their own bedroom and bathroom linens. Contact owner about rental agencies

The Perfect Location:
• 1.5 blocks from the Beach, on the park overlooking Lake Gerar
• Three blocks from Rehoboth Avenue in a quiet family and centrally located neighborhood

The Perfect Houses:

• “The Gaslight House” was built in 1905 as the home of the Rehoboth Beach Street Lighting Company. During the past fall and winter the house was gutted, redesigned by reknown Washington architect Christian Zapatka and rebuilt by local artisans.
• The first floor has: a large screened-in front porch with separate seating and living space; an open living room-dining room-kitchen, a half-bath and an ensuite master bedroom. The second floor has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a W/D room.
• “The Lake Cottage,” directly behind the main house, bordering Gerar Park and overlooking the Lake Gerar Nature Preserve, has an entirely rebuilt master bedroom with bath and a W/D room on the ground level. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, an updated kitchen, a bathroom and living and dining rooms.

The Ambiance:

• Professionally decorated for luxury, comfort, style and interaction
• The gourmet kitchen has granite counter-tops, state-of-the-art stainless appliances, chef’s gas range, 31 cu ft refrigerator, and double electric ovens.
• The bathrooms are all tiled with top-of-the-line fixtures.

Bedroom and Bed Configurations:
• “Gaslight House: 1st Floor: Master bedroom with king bed. 2nd Floor: #1: Master bedroom with king bed. #2 Two twin beds which can be combined to make a king. #3: Bunk beds and one twin. #4: Two twins which can be combed to make a king

• “Lake Cottage” First floor: Master bedroom with twin beds which can be combined to make a king. 2nd floor: #1: 2 Bunk beds with loft for 2 more. #2 Queen. #3 Air mattress bed on legs also available. .

Outdoor Space:
• Situated on Gerar Park, overlooking Lake Gerar, a quiet oasis in the middle of Rehoboth Beach for volleyball, badmitten, horseshoes, bacci and relaxation.
• Outdoor grilling, outdoor shower and parking for five cars (with two additional non-metered street parking permits).

Rented by the week only during the summer. Saturday to Saturday
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Borders Gerrar Park-Playing

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Owner Must Approve All Pets, Up to 30 lbs

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking and no candles

PETS: With owner's permission: $200 pet fee

Tenants will provide their own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen linens. We provide mattress covers ONLY.

If there is a noise complaint after 10PM and the police are called there is a $1,000 fine.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3504632
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
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

Rehoboth Beach

Located in North Rehoboth, a neighbourhood in Rehoboth Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Verrazzano Monument and Rehoboth Beach Bandstand are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Beach Arcade and Funland. Consider Zogg's Raw Bar & Grill for a night out or Funland Haunted Mansion if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Lake Gerar - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Funland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Parrot Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nalu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi’s Kove - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Jac’s Street Eats & Brews - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH on 4 Apr 2027 start from £1,785, 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 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1.5 BLKS TO OCEAN 2 HOUSE COMPOUND-8BRs/5.5BA-LUXURY AT THE BEACH located?

This family-friendly Rehoboth Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Gerar and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Clear Space Theatre Company and Verrazzano Monument are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lovely home, attentive host. Perfect layout for our large family. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was straightforward. Hosts were friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and Lake cottage. Fit our family very well (18 of us) combination of adults, teens and younger kids. Location couldn't be beat: so close to the beach, boardwalk and the center of the town. Plenty of onsite parking, and we had almost no need to use our cars. Plenty of gathering space in the large living room, and the screened porch. Communication with the host was excellent. We are definitely considering rebooking for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us! What a delightful family. Please return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for 14 family members with additional joining for meals. A perfect spot - close to the beach, boardwalk, and church for Easter! The porch is the best. We enjoyed our stay - and the host is wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Lovely people --- we hope you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the porch and the cozy living room! Quiet location close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Definitely would stay again. Beds in cottage second floor bunk room do not accommodate average adults for planning purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Thank you so much, and I'm delighted.You had a good time. I honestly did not know about those bunk bets , but I will make sure people in the future do know the size. THX AGAIN
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, location was perfect. Wish it was mine !!

Was amazing !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you! We hope you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the property is excellent, with easy access to the boardwalk and Rehoboth Avenue. The houses had everything we needed, and the porch and dining area of the front house worked very well for our large group. We had a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us - we hope that you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location near the beach and boardwalk on a quiet street. Wonderful screened in porch and everything you need to go to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
.What a lovely family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Convenient for large family

Great home for large family: large living/dining area and large porch area for eating, shmoozing and relaxing. It's close to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, shops and has a park in the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Joe's family was a delight to have rent Gaslight House. I hope they return again and again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation home

This property worked out really well for our family- including kids and grandkids. The owner was easy to work with, and was responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for big families, perfect location

Great host, turnkey experience. Lovely, big home with a bonus back house. Ideally located near the beach / boardwalk and the action of rehoboth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book Group

Nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

The house was perfect for our family weekend! Mat was a great host and the location of the house couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
Lovely family - we hope they return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We love the house and will be back

We love the house… And will be returning again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
Wonderful guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying at 43 Olive Avenue. Check in was easy and the kitchen was the most well stocked kitchen we have ever had. We had a group of 14 celebrating an 85th birthday. Location to the beach and town was fabulous!! Can't say enough about this property. The owner and property manager answered all of our questions promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Olive Ave.

Great location. Plenty of room. Great front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2024
Lovely family. We hope they return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a multi-generational family

Our family enjoyed their week at this historic house. Access to the beach, the boardwalk and the shops/restaurants of Rehoboth could not be better. The kitchen(s) are the most fully equipped that we have ever encountered and the host was gracious and quick to respond. Best of all, there was lots of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The property was spacious, tastefully decorated, well equipped and the location was super convenient to beach, boardwalk, food & fun! The host was kind & responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2023
What a wonderful family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Teacher Beach weekend

19 teachers spent the weekend in Rehoboth. The property was perfect for us. It was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and Rehoboth Avenue. The owner was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Wonderful guests...I hope they return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach Vacation

We had another amazing week in Rehoboth and our host Mat was the best! We loved the house and cottage; it was perfect for our large family! Mat was extremely accommodating and had so many amenities provided! Looking forward to next year already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Wonderful people. And terrific guests. Always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gaslight and Lake House

There were 17 of us and everybody had a great time, we already booked for next year. The houses were in an ideal location for the beach and boardwalk, very clean and well stocked. The owner was so easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rehoboth Beach Stay

The house is a little bit older, but it is in very good shape. The owner is extremely nice and very responsive whenever there was a problem. This summer is the second year we stayed in the house. We hope to stay there next summer also. The location and the number of bedrooms are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
So happy your family stayed with us again! We hope this becomes a tradition!

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Hastings

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The owner lives in Rehoboth Beach and has owned and rented this property since 2013.

Why they chose this property

If you want location, if you want peace and quiet, if you want to walk to the grocery store, to church, to a bookstore, to shop or to eat ... this is perfect. If you want a family house which permits large group activity yet has lots of space for privacy and summer naps ... this is the place. If you want an elegant, comfortable, memorable true vacation from everyday stress to connect with your friends and family ... this is the place.

What makes this property unique

The two houses afford ultimate family gathering and peace and quiet. The proximity to the beach, to town and to the outlets is unsurpassed. The houses are elegant, functional and completely comfortable. The screened-in front porch is perfect for eating, playing games, laughing, snoozing and reading. The beds are comfortable and the Park and Lake are wonderful.

Bedroom and Bed Configurations:

Gaslight House
--1st Floor Master Bedroom with King Bed (and yes, room for a blow-up mattress for another) (2+)
--2nd Floor Master Bedroom with King Bed (also room for a blow-up mattress for another) (2+)
--2nd Floor: 2 twins to push together to become a king (2)
--2nd Foor: 2 twins to push together to become a king (2)
--2nd Floor: 1 queen bed, 1 bunk (3)

Lake Cottage
--1st Foor: Master Bedroom 2 twins to push together to become a king (2)
--2nd Foor: Bunk Beds (2) and Loft (2)
--2nd Foor: Queen Bed (2)

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