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Bethany ~ Bay View Retreat ~ Waterfront
- House
- People: 10
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 2–7 nights
House, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Sleeps 10
Bedrooms
5 ~ "Queen" Bedroom/2nd Master
4 "Kid Bunk Room"
3 ~ "Twin" rooom
1 ~ Master Bedroom
2 ~ "Tulip" Room/Guest Room
3 bedrooms have wonderful water views - both "Masters" and the Guest/"Tulip" room.
Facilities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Mather BathroomToilet, ShowerBeautiful White & Blue tile + big window on Nature Preserve
- Lower Level BathroomToilet, ShowerRemodeled "Bethany Beach" bathroom with glass shower.
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath with showerColorful Newly Remodeled Bath on the Main Floor.
- The master bath and lower baths have showers only. The main floor bath has a tub. All have been recently updated.
Safety features
- Fire extinguisher
- First-aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector2 hallways
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- beachClose to north end of Fenwick Delaware State Park Beach = wonderful body surfing/boogey boarding, walks, runs, sunning & fishing.
- near the sea
- waterfrontOn edge of Assowoman Nature Preserve with canals, ponds and bay. Great for brirding and boating -- esp. kayaking and canoeing.
- Water viewBAY VEW ~ over looking the Assowoman Nature Preserve with quick access to the Bay.
General
- Air conditioningThe whole house has AC.
- Heating
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- FireplacePropane gas fireplace provides warmth and ambiance w/o the hassle of carrying wood.
- Parking availableThere is parking for 2 cars in our driveway & space for 1 additional car on our street.
- GarageThere is a garage, but not for visitor parking. Bikes, beach chairs and other items stored there can be used by guests.
- InternetHigh speed secure Internet Wi-Fi throughout the house. (5G)
- Fitness room/equipmentworkout bench and weights
- Wireless Internet5G
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomLarge sectional sofa + 2 "club" style /swivel chairs
Kitchen
- DishwasherVery quiet Bosch Dishwasher
- FridgeNewer frig, with automatic ice maker, but not super large. Freezer on top.
- HobGlass top electric stove,
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee makerDrip (filter) coffee maker--goes into a thermal carafe. + French Press style coffee maker. (nNo Keurig.) And a grinder for beans.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry itemsWe leave a supply of spices and basics such vegetable oil, pancake mix, syrup, etc.
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenKitchen is part of "great room" so the cook can see the views and converse with family and friends.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining area
- DiningThe dining room has a teak table with extra leaves that can extend to seat 10+. The screened porch also has a large (4'x10')table. (Great for crab feasts!)
Entertainment
- Television1 TV in downstairs TV/Rec/family room.
- Satellite/Cable TVDirect TV with multiple channels
- DVD playerYes.
- BooksVariety of novels and several "bird books", as this is a bird watcher's paradise.
- Games roomPing Pong Table in lower level TV/Rec room.
- GamesScrabble, many puzzles, and more.
- Games for kids
- Ping pong table
- ToysNice box of legos, balls and other toys. Plus bin of beach toys.
Outside
- Garden
- Kayak/canoeWe provide 2 sit-upon kayaks, one traditional kayak and a canoe.
- BicyclesWe have 2 adult bicycles you can use and 2 "kid" bikes. They are 'fixed gear' -- one gear. But the area is flat.
- Deck chairs
- VerandaScreened-in Porch with large table for family dinners + a seating area with comfortable "Pappasan" chairs.
- Terrace2 large decks -- upper and lower for enjoying the views and birdwatching. Plus a big screened in porch ~ great for 'outdoor' meals.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water sports equipmentBoogie Boards. Skim Board, life vests (for use with kayaks & canoe)
- GolfSeveral nearby courses for golf enthusiasts. Plus mini golf for kids.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleLike many beach houses, the "living space" -- kitchen, dining room, living room -- is on the 2nd floor. (+3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on the upper level; 2 bedrooms , 1 bath on lower level + TV/Rec Room, Bathroom, Laundry area.)
Notes
- 3 kayaks and canoe provided for exploring the bay and wetlands. A BIRD WATCHER's paradise! Great Blue herons, Snowy egrets, osprey, migrating snow geese and more. SOLAR Powered Central Air Conditioning Efficient Gas Burning Fireplace for cozy fall/winter nights. High-speed Internet - 5G Direct TV, VCR and DVD player Collection of (mostly) family-friendly movies. CD player, stereo-radio. Pac-n-Play foldable "crib" & "Sassy Seat' for wee ones. Well-stocked kitchen. Gas Grill & Weber Kettle Bar-B-Q grill (for charcoal purists) Ping Pong Table Sand Toys, Bocci Ball, Scrabble, many Puzzles and Games on hand. * Ask me for Link to bird photo album created by a frequent guest.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Nice selection of games and puzzles for all ages. Nice selection of games and puzzles for all ages.
Pets allowed - 1 well behaved dog on flea control program No cats1 well behaved dog on flea control program No cats
No events
No smoking - However, smoking okay OUTSIDE the house. However, smoking okay OUTSIDE the house.
Max guests: 10
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Property has guest safety measures
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Follows industry health association: SafeStay (AHLA – USA)
Location
Hosted by June Taylor Wolcott
Ask a questionAbout June Taylor Wolcott
Rob, originally from Toledo, OH, is an economist by background and spent a career at the US EPA working on numerous health and environmental issues -- such as getting lead out of gasoline and reducing water pollution runoff from agricultural lands. June, a Californian who grew up at Lake Tahoe, is an environmental reporter/consultant who most recently has focused on climate change. They live at Bethany part-year and other times in Silver Spring, MD.
June Taylor Wolcott purchased this House in 1997
Why June Taylor Wolcott chose Bethany Beach
We'd rented this house for many years when the owners (Rob's mentor, Allen Ferguson and his wife Audrey) decided to sell it. The Ferguson's were early purchasers in the little bayside waterfront community of Bay View Park and got the lot with the BEST VIEW. The serenity of watching sunset from the deck is something we wanted to keep -- and share with others.
What makes this House unique
Being able to have 2 vacations in one -- the bay side with bird watching and kayaking and the beach with body surfing and fun in the sand -- make this a unique vacation spot. The community of Bay View Park offers a quiet retreat even in the busy summer season. Many people like our varied collection of artworks from around the world. (And many by the original owner Audrey Ferguson.)
- Languages:
- French, Spanish
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.