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Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice!

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An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, wooden chairs, and a table.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with floral artwork, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.
A home interior with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear water, and a metal ladder.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a blue and white patterned rug, a ceiling fan, and a beige sofa in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Salt Pond Golf Club
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, The Salt Pond Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Nature Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice!

Enjoy all of Salt Pond's Amenities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, gym, pool & jacuzzi. You get to enjoy an inside pool off season when the outside pool is closed. For a day of leisure, development is great for bike riding or fishing at the pond. After enjoying the Beautiful Bethany beach only 1.5 miles away come home and enjoy the private jacuzzi overlooking a fenced in backyard and a stoned patio with plenty of seating for a nice barbeque. Of course a fire pit on the patio just to end your day with smores!! Enjoy all the amenities this house offers-bikes for your use, chairs and umbrella for the beach and 2 grills for cooking outside. Also supplies are many board games, puzzles and books to enjoy on the game table in sunroom. Easy check in-no realtor! 2 washers and dryers for your use. 3 large smart tv's and WIFI and tv in every bedroom. Access to the amenities requires an additional fee. It includes pool, fitness, tennis and pickleball. We will provide you with 6 passes. 4 additional passes will be available for $50 per pass for the week. Children under 16 are free so let me know ahead of time how many is needed. Golf access is a separate fee to be paid to Salt Pond. If you would like bath towels, we rent them for $10 a set- please let me know how many-it will be added ahead of time. Any questions please feel free to email us at vhoutz@gmail.com
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 16 and over need a pass to use the pool
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave all pillow protectors and mattress cover on- only sheets and pillow cases get stripped
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3912670vb
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 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

About the area

Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Maryland Beach - 15 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 32 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claws Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Bethany House in Salt Pond 1.5 miles from beach! All Seasons are nice! located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Salt Pond Golf Club and Bethany Beach Nature Center. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and James Farm Ecological Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and had everything we needed and things we never even thought of. The hosts were very responsive when we had a couple questions and even left us a welcome package with some treats. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Thank you Allison for your review! We really appreciate it! Come and visit our house again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was furnished wonderfully, well supplied with ample dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, and cooking utensils for our group of 9 . Our hosts were accessible, and helpful in navigating the area’s options for beach access and restaurants, etc. The ping pong table was perfect for a rainy day, and the fire pit was our gathering place after dinner several nights. Pool, basketball court, and shuffleboard were nice community amenities. Great home 10 out of 10 !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
Thank you Mark for your review! We appreciate it and thank you for taking great care of our house Victor & Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, walking distance to the pool, tennis court and golf course. Just minutes away from the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Property is large enough for everyone to have their own space and to get together for gatherings and meals. Would definitely recommend to bring golf clubs, beautiful, challenging par 3 course. The host was accessible and responded promptly when we needed guidance. Loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate it!! Come and visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You must get this house. It was incredible. We got stuck with bad weather on our trip and it was the perfect house - games, puzzles, hot tub, grilling. The neighborhood was awesome as well - neighbors were friendly and lots of dogs to pet! My friends and I raved the entire trip about the house and we plan to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2026
Thank you Jessica for your kind words! Would love for you to visit again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything we could have wanted for a long weekend at the beach with friends. The outdoor area is excellent and the house is very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and neighborhood, convenient, pool exceptional, yard exceptional, kitchen stocked better than my own at home! Comfortable and safe. Wonderful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Nice weekend trip

The property owners were amazing and kept in contact to make sure everything was how it was meant to be! I already booked another stay — thanks to the owners for my home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Look forward to a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick H.

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

Amazing trip!

This property had everything we could ask for! The hot tub was beautiful and well maintained, the fire pit kept us entertained after dark, the kitchen was stocked for any cooking endeavor, and ended the day with a comfy bed! Loved it so much, we already booked our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
thank you so much for your positive review!! We aim to please our guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying at this house. The hosts have thought of everything and they are very accessible. The house is clean, beds are comfortable, plenty of seating and a very well stocked kitchen. Lots of outdoor activities, seating and shade. Definitely 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you Kay for your review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jewel L.

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

Great house!

Three generations enjoyed this house. There was something for everyone and we were not on top of each other. From the outside area to the bikes and ping pong area to a quiet office room area, everyone had a place to be and enjoy. It’s a great house and great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review!! Always appreciate the feedback and thanks for being such great guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Perfect Three Generation Vacation

Our three generation family totally 15 loved this house and community. The house is very spacious and allowed all to have their own spaces. You have everything you could possibly need provided for you. The house is in pristine condition and the owners are so quick to respond to any questions you have. The hot tub was a huge bonus. We have already booked to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thanks for your kind review and taking good care of our house! Victor & kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sneha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay ever I had I would say. Such a warm welcome with some goodies. House was so well maintained Omg. They were having having lot of things for everyone. Kids enjoyed reading books and playing games. Lot of board games were there. Kitchen was well equipped with lot of cookware. Ample space inside and outside. It was a great experience. Victor and Kathy were great. Would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

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

Keeping it Salty!

Had a wonderful time... a little different from years passed, but the house could not have been better equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2024
thank you for your review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a wonderful place for our large family to gather. Both the inside and outside areas allowed for a multitude of options for gathering groups of all sizes. The house itself was clean and very comfortable, even for our group of 9 adults and 8 children. The house amenities like the bikes, hot tub, and games were a huge hit. The golf, pool, and community games were extremely close as well. The homeowners were helpful and responsive to requests, both before and during our stay. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a two week stay, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their time there. Our first week consisted mainly of adult friends who spent a lot of time in the hot tub and playing cards in the “poker room”, (aka the sun room). Week two was family - bike riding, boogie boarding, golf, board games and beach time. The house is beautiful and immaculate. Our hosts were very responsive- we had no issues there. It’s an ideal setup for large families.
No complaints here! 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie B.

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

Awesome

By far the best rental we have ever stayed in, and we have been vacationing in rental homes for several, several years. Superbly clean and pristine home with all the amenities you could ask for. Felt literally like home away from home. Could have stayed there forever! Owners kept in contact with us as needed. Overall superb experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2022
thank you so much for this great review!! you have been a very good guest as well
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Wonderful and Relaxing stay!

We had such a great family vacation thanks to Kathy and her beautiful home. There are so many places to relax so you don’t feel on top of one another. We really enjoyed playing games in the sun room, the hot tub was such a bonus, the beds were comfortable, there was so much in the house we didn’t need to pack a ton of extras! The walk to the pool was convenient and it was amazing to have passes included. When a couple little things popped up, Kathy took care of them super fast. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you so very much for the nice review! So glad that you enjoyed and was able to relax!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

I can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay with family at this beautiful home. The house had plenty of room for us, our children and their kids to spread out, and the deck and patio areas allowed for great places to eat and relax. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach, but also enjoyed kayaking, fishing and playing games in the backyard. We appreciated the inclusion of passes to use the indoor pool, although we didn’t find the time this trip! We will surely be back again! Thanks Victor and Kathy for making sure everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maryann j.

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

What a beautiful beach home!

The house was just perfect for our family! Fully equipped and then some! Lovely outdoor spaces which were perfect for al fresco dining, complete with hot tub! Spacious living areas on 3 levels. The home was immaculate when we arrived. But what set this home apart was the attention paid to us by the owners. So efficient, friendly, and responsive! I highly recommend this home!! And I will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review!! So happy you were comfy and treated our home like your own!! Just getting the little ones bathing suit out to you today!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful week! 4 generations of our family stayed here. The house was great. So much space for all of us, we had room at the table to cook and eat in and play cards together, we spent time playing pickleball and tennis at the clubhouse, we enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit back at the house. Everything we needed was there, in great condition. This house is well taken care of and a we had the best time making memories together. Fantastic location too, short drive to the beach, 15 min to Dewey/Rehoboth. Half hour to Ocean City Md.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! You have been great guests!! Hopefully you can visit our home again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Jen J.

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

Beautiful Beach House!

Victor and Kathy are very responsive hosts and answered all of our questions. When we first entered their home, my thought was, “Wow, the home is so much better than the pictures!” Our family enjoyed the spacious home and community activities (including pickleball, shuffleboard, basketball, and a round of golf). After long, hot days, it was wonderful to return to the comfortable home with lots of spaces for our entire family! Board games, puzzles, and the occasional ping pong challenge were family favorites in the evenings. Their home is perfectly situated for easy access to any of the local beaches and other activities! We had an amazing week and know you will too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A perfect getaway

We had such a nice time in Bethany. The house was pristine and the neighborhood was warm and friendly. We had everything we needed and more. Comfortable beds, jacuzzi was a plus, and the pool, fitness center, pickleball and kayaking kept us busy and entertained. Oh and we loved playing ping pong. We even loved the outlets and downtown Bethany on a rainy day. Kathy and Victor communicated quickly and answered any questions we had. Everything was absolutely perfect from beginning to end. We already booked for next year. LOVE salt pond!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Thank you for the kind thoughts! We loved having you as guests and would always welcome you back. We would give you a returning Guest discount. God bless you! Sincerely, Kathy and Victor
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Sanctuary living while being a stones throw from all the action.

A remarkably well thought out beautifully spacious home placed in a tranquil outdoor setting. It has all the amenities you could want. Fire pit. Plenty of comfortable outdoor seating. A huge hot tub that is in tip top condition. And set in a beautiful area that is part of a conservatory. The back yard is attractively fenced and offers a great deal of comfort for parents with toddlers. Kayaks, paddle boards, access to Salt Pond swimming pool, great golf course are all there for you to enjoy. The Salt Pond has become one of my favorite places to stay and the Houtz home is the cherry on top!Wonderful stay and look forward to next year!Thank you Victor and Kathy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and we thank you for taking such good care of our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Best VRBO rental!

The hosts have set a new gold standard for VRBO rentals - this property went so far beyond our expectations, especially with attention to every detail that a guest might need. Our family of 7 adults, one 3.5-year-old and one 1-year-old took full advantage of the many living areas inside and out, the fabulous hot tub, as well as the swimming pool/tennis courts/playground which are just a few minutes' walk away. The house is so well-equipped, including the kitchen, high chair and pack and play, to make it very comfortable traveling with children. (There are even games and puzzles available.) Everything looks new and has been maintained impeccably. Communicating with the hosts was easy at every step of the process and they responded instantly to any questions that came up. I cannot give this stay a higher rating or recommend it more highly. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We were fortunate to find this house available for a family getaway in September. From the beginning, Kathy was absolutely wonderful with communication whenever I had questions, and she made the whole process so easy. The home had every amenity that we could need, and then some! The welcome gift was such a thoughtful touch. We were so happy to have a pack and play and a high chair available so we didn't have to bring these things from home. We were also so glad to have the fire pit and hot tub available to us to enjoy after our child went to bed each night. The house was big enough that we had more than enough space to spread out, and there were so many interesting and comfortable areas to sit and enjoy a meal or a drink or just a good book. The pool was just a short walk, and though we didn't get to go out on the water, we did make our way to the kayak area just to check it out. We also enjoyed how close this was to everything, while still feeling secluded and quiet. We are already planning our next trip back for next year with even more family members for a longer time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We do aim to please our guests and welcome any suggestions!! Kathy

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