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Middlesex Cottage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath located in the Middlesex Community! Access to beach, free wifi, shopping, restaurants and more!
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Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom suite
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Middlesex Cottage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath located in the Middlesex Community! Access to beach, free wifi, shopping, restaurants and more!
MIDDLESEX COTTAGE — Bethany Beach
Welcome to our beautiful, dog-friendly vacation rental located in the exclusive Middlesex Beach community! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is hidden just West of Rte 1, situated just a 3-minute walk from a private, uncrowded beach. Known for its beautiful sand and seasonal lifeguards, Middlesex Beach offers a unique, tranquil experience within the Bethany Beach area. Whether you are enjoying the quiet neighborhood or taking a short drive to award-winning restaurants, mini-golf, and the boardwalk, this home is the perfect home base for your next coastal escape.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Living & Dining
The home is fully equipped for a comfortable stay, featuring a bright living area and a fully stocked kitchen with everything needed to prepare family meals at home. Modern essentials like Wi-Fi and a coffee maker are provided to ensure you have all the comforts of home.
Sleeping Quarters
Each of the three bedrooms is tastefully decorated to provide a restful retreat. The first and second bedrooms both feature Queen beds. The third bedroom is perfect for children or additional guests, offering a queen bed plus an additional twin bed. The primary bedroom comes with its own bathroom, and the other bedrooms share a hallway bathroom.
Outdoor Living
After a day in the surf, you’ll find an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. The property includes a backyard area where your dogs can enjoy the fresh air, along with plenty of space for your whole group to relax.
DISTANCE TO BEACHES
Middlesex Beach (Private): 0.1 Miles (3-Minute Walk)
Bethany Beach Boardwalk: 1.5 Miles
Fenwick Island: 4.0 Miles
Ocean City: 13.0 Miles
Rehoboth Beach: 15.5 Miles
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LINEN PACKAGE
1st Choice Properties provides bed and bath linens for you. Your linen package includes: fitted sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases for all beds; sets of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for all guests; kitchen towels and bathmats for all full bathrooms. Your linens will be delivered to the home prior to your arrival; you are responsible for putting the linens on the beds. You are also responsible for bagging the linens at the end of your stay and leaving them outside the residence for pick-up after your departure.
STARTER KIT
1st Choice Properties also provides a Starter Kit with all rentals. Your Starter Kit includes (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, (1) 3oz bottle of dish soap, (1) dish sponge, (1) 13gal kitchen trash bags. You are responsible for providing any additional toiletries, soap, and paper products as needed.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
-Check-in is 4PM and check-out is 10AM. This is non-negotiable. Your access codes for the property will activate and deactivate precisely at these times; occupancy outside these timeframes without express permission from 1st Choice Properties is considered unlawful trespassing. 1st Choice Properties will contact you directly the day of your arrival if your property is available for an early check-in at no additional cost to you; this is our standard practice and you do not need to contact us to opt-in to it.
DELAWARE SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX
Delaware has imposed a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 4.5% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. This new tax went into effect on January 1, 2025. The tax applies to all short-term rentals in Delaware, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024713527
MISCELLANEOUS
-The maximum occupancy is 7 people.
-There is parking for 4 vehicles.
-This home is pet friendly and will allow up to two dogs, for an additional fee of $250.00 per dog.
-No smoking, vaping, or events are allowed.
-Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.
-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.
Welcome to our beautiful, dog-friendly vacation rental located in the exclusive Middlesex Beach community! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is hidden just West of Rte 1, situated just a 3-minute walk from a private, uncrowded beach. Known for its beautiful sand and seasonal lifeguards, Middlesex Beach offers a unique, tranquil experience within the Bethany Beach area. Whether you are enjoying the quiet neighborhood or taking a short drive to award-winning restaurants, mini-golf, and the boardwalk, this home is the perfect home base for your next coastal escape.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Living & Dining
The home is fully equipped for a comfortable stay, featuring a bright living area and a fully stocked kitchen with everything needed to prepare family meals at home. Modern essentials like Wi-Fi and a coffee maker are provided to ensure you have all the comforts of home.
Sleeping Quarters
Each of the three bedrooms is tastefully decorated to provide a restful retreat. The first and second bedrooms both feature Queen beds. The third bedroom is perfect for children or additional guests, offering a queen bed plus an additional twin bed. The primary bedroom comes with its own bathroom, and the other bedrooms share a hallway bathroom.
Outdoor Living
After a day in the surf, you’ll find an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. The property includes a backyard area where your dogs can enjoy the fresh air, along with plenty of space for your whole group to relax.
DISTANCE TO BEACHES
Middlesex Beach (Private): 0.1 Miles (3-Minute Walk)
Bethany Beach Boardwalk: 1.5 Miles
Fenwick Island: 4.0 Miles
Ocean City: 13.0 Miles
Rehoboth Beach: 15.5 Miles
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LINEN PACKAGE
1st Choice Properties provides bed and bath linens for you. Your linen package includes: fitted sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases for all beds; sets of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for all guests; kitchen towels and bathmats for all full bathrooms. Your linens will be delivered to the home prior to your arrival; you are responsible for putting the linens on the beds. You are also responsible for bagging the linens at the end of your stay and leaving them outside the residence for pick-up after your departure.
STARTER KIT
1st Choice Properties also provides a Starter Kit with all rentals. Your Starter Kit includes (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, (1) 3oz bottle of dish soap, (1) dish sponge, (1) 13gal kitchen trash bags. You are responsible for providing any additional toiletries, soap, and paper products as needed.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
-Check-in is 4PM and check-out is 10AM. This is non-negotiable. Your access codes for the property will activate and deactivate precisely at these times; occupancy outside these timeframes without express permission from 1st Choice Properties is considered unlawful trespassing. 1st Choice Properties will contact you directly the day of your arrival if your property is available for an early check-in at no additional cost to you; this is our standard practice and you do not need to contact us to opt-in to it.
DELAWARE SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX
Delaware has imposed a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 4.5% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. This new tax went into effect on January 1, 2025. The tax applies to all short-term rentals in Delaware, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024713527
MISCELLANEOUS
-The maximum occupancy is 7 people.
-There is parking for 4 vehicles.
-This home is pet friendly and will allow up to two dogs, for an additional fee of $250.00 per dog.
-No smoking, vaping, or events are allowed.
-Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.
-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.
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About the area
Bethany Beach
Located in Bethany Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Bethany Beach, DE
What's nearby
- Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- beach near Sea Colony - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
- Bethany Beach Bandstand - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Fenwick Island Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
- Ocean City Station - 26 min drive
- Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
- Wawa - 3 min drive
- Ocean 99 - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 12 min walk
- Bethany Diner - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 5 min walk
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