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THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 2 blocks to beach!

Holiday home with a water park, 4-minute walk to Lewes Beach

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Spacious retro-themed living room, with velvety sofa and loveseat.
Put on a little Les Baxter or maybe Martin Denny, and you'll be chillin'...
Living area
Interior
Prepare a Pu Pu platter of appetizers and imagine you're in Waikiki...

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lewes Beach, DE
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Henlopen Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Downstairs w/private bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Private bathroom off downstairs Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 2 blocks to beach!

After submitting a Reservation Request, please monitor your email. We will send a response to you within an hour or two of our receiving the Reservation Request, in order to confirm some information. You will need to reply back in order for us to finalize the Reservation. If we do not hear back from a Guest within 24 hours of our sending the email, the Reservation may expire, not be accepted, or we may notify VRBO to try to contact the prospective Guest.

Please do NOT send a phone number (or email). Phone numbers (and emails) are not visible to either Guest or Property Owner until a Reservation is in place. VRBO will show them as a series of "X" symbols to the opposite party.

AFTER a Reservation Request is accepted, emails should continue to be monitored. Prompt response is appreciated, helping to ensure a smooth rental process.

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NOTE: Due to a VRBO system glitch, Owner responses to Guest reviews are temporarily hidden. VRBO is working to resolve the issue.


Enjoy your summer vacation in this Beach Classic! Lovely Victorian-era home (built in 1906 in a Dutch Colonial style) with tropical ambiance and décor, situated within prime, barefoot strolling distance (just 2 BLOCKS!) from the beach. Ready to host your family, the roomy 2,300 sq ft house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths (includes one en suite), plus outdoor shower with hot/cold, comfortable living room (with a tropical tiki vibe), big kitchen with cozy breakfast table for your morning coffee, separate dining room, internet/Wi-Fi, two televisions, plus nice book library. Original wood floors on first floor with area rugs.

NEW IN 2025:

- Luxury vinyl plank flooring entire second floor
- Above range built-in microwave oven
- Remodel to ensuite first floor bathroom
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring in first floor bedroom/bath

Mattresses and box springs are deluxe gel-foam core over individual coils, on high profile frames. Updated windows, storm doors, shutters, driveway, privacy fence, outdoor shower and more, plus inside updated area rugs, ceiling fans, fresh paint, light filtering blinds, and several major appliances. Recent 2022-2024 updates include new living room furnishings and new a/c units. New propane grill as of Fall 2024 season.

The Hula House has one of the largest fenced yards on Lewes Beach and actually has TWO yards – a small side fenced yard plus a big rear yard fully enclosed by a 7-foot privacy fence, large deck, picnic table and umbrella, roomy outdoor shower (hot/cold), and a grassy area for sunning or play. ABSOLUTELY NO ANIMALS OR PETS ARE PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.

The home's front porch is the perfect place for enjoying a lemonade while people-watching (front porch has two picnic tables, ideal for Maryland Blue Crab feasts!). While everyone on vacation wants to enjoy the many dining opportunities in the area, Guests will appreciate the spacious kitchen with electric stove/oven, fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee pod machine and dishwasher.

Great location, with a quick, barefoot, 1.5 block walk to the public beach or enjoy a short 5-block stroll to the canal with its restaurants, and charter fishing and sight-seeing cruises, OR walk to the historic downtown area just across the canal bridge and filled with many small boutiques and restaurants. Bike, or hop in your car, for a 1-mile drive down to the Cape-May-Lewes Ferry (a 90-minute ferry ride each way, and great for dolphin watching and just relaxing), or visit Cape Henlopen State Park and the many programs they offer for kids and adults alike, plus the waves of the Atlantic Ocean at the public beach!

For those Guests who don't want to worry about packing their own towels and linens, we work with an excellent local company that provides everything a vacationer might need - from beach towels and bed linens to bikes and beach chairs. Almost all of our Guests take advantage of this service and have let us know they appreciate the convenience and very reasonable fees, and quality of the linens/towels. Guests just notify us a couple days in advance of arrival if they want to rent linens/towels and we will put them in touch.

We strive to consistently provide our Guests with a comfortable, clean, and enjoyable stay. The Hula House is Hawaiian-tropical-eclectic, clean, relaxed and fun, and is the perfect place for vacationers who hold the Aloha spirit in their soul.

The home is an animal-free zone. Absolutely NO pets/animals are permitted due to a member of our family being on immuno-suppression drugs. We expect those with any animal to respect this guideline, rather than selfishly ignoring the safety concerns of our family.

No smoking or vaping inside, or near house open windows or doors.

Guest count is limited to a max of 8 (see listing); no additional persons permitted.
All members of rental party must be disclosed when placing reservation.

Mahalo for considering our home for your Lewes vacation, and we look forward to hosting your group!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children always welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
No Guests, other than those included in lease.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ALLOWED.
8 ppl max. No change-outs of members or added persons, beyond the 8 without owner approval at time of Agreement. Guest confirms no pets OR animals.
Maximum of 2 regular size vehicles may park in home's driveway. No Boats/Trailers/RVs/Motorcycles/Campers/ATVs/ other. No animals / pets.
Photo of DL photo w/address/BD/expiration date; statement shown in Rental Guidelines Agreement, both returned w/in 48 hrs of Reservation accepted.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No Guests, other than those included in lease.
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number BP501451

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lewes Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Lewes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Beebe Healthcare - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 2 blocks to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 2 blocks to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 2 blocks to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HULA HOUSE! Spacious 4BR/2BA Home at Lewes Beach - 2 blocks to beach! located?

Located in the heart of Lewes, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lewes Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park and Cape May - Lewes Ferry. 1812 Memorial Park and Cannonball Museum are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Annette Ross

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We're a military family, and "retired" young after the end of a successful Army career, whereupon hubby embarked on a second career as public school teacher, deciding to retire from that once Covid upended the teaching environment. While we only get to stay in Lewes a few times a year, it is a part of our hearts and history - camping trips to Cape Henlopen State Park, riding the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service, catching toads under the pine trees, playing "bunny count" games while driving down Cedar Street (with extra points when a fox or deer is spotted!), walking to Kings Ice Cream in town for a late night cone any night of the week. We LOVE Lewes. And so will YOU!

Why they chose this property

The Hula House has only had one owner before ours - it belonged to the family of the respected town Fire Chief, who passed away about 10 years ago. Built in 1907, several generations of his family had lived in the house until our purchase. Now, our family and friends have become an integral part of the home's history, and we intend to keep this lovely example of classic Dutch Colonial Lewes Beach architecture in our family for generations to come! Visit us, and you'll see why we love this grand old home.

What makes this property unique

- Walk barefoot to the beach
- Clean, updated, with lovely tropical decor
- COMFORTABLE mattresses and loads of pillows
- Fantastic privacy with 7-foot fence, non-splintering composite deck, outdoor shower
- Location! Location! Location! Some homes in Lewes Beach are located outside of walking distance to the beach, away from the restaurants and ice cream shops. Not ours! We are a block or two away from everything Lewes offers. (One of our daughter's greatest summer pleasures has been to walk to the ice cream shop at the beach on a summer eve, barefoot and in her PJs)

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