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Nautical Soul, Modern Comfort: Canalfront Park Living in Heart of Historic Lewes
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Nautical Soul, Modern Comfort: Canalfront Park Living in Heart of Historic Lewes
**Waterfront Historic Home in the Heart of Lewes — Walk to Everything Historic Lewes Offers!**
Welcome to your perfect Lewes getaway—closely situated to Canal Front Park and the Lewes/Rehoboth canal, where pleasure boats, fishing vessels, and water taxis drift by throughout the day, as well as the iconic Overfalls Lightship museum. From the front porch Adirondack chairs, or any room facing the water, you can sip your morning coffee watching the harbor come alive or unwind with a glass of wine as boats return from sea. If you're lucky, you’ll even spot the resident ospreys soaring and tending their nest above the water’s edge.
**Steps From Canal Front Park**
Open the front door and you’re literally on Canal Front Park—your own waterfront playground. Enjoy:
*Canal-front boardwalk
*Fishing and crabbing
*Seasonal movies and concerts
*Kayak launch
*Playground, baseball fields
*Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts
*Ample space for frisbee, picnics, and relaxing by the water
*All of it free and right outside your door.
**Walk to Historic Downtown Lewes**
One block inland brings you to the charming downtown—quaint shops, fantastic restaurants, a beloved local bakery, toy store, ice cream shop, and the Lewes Historical Society. Lewes is sunny, clean, safe, romantic, foodie-friendly, and effortlessly beachy. Everything in downtown is walkable, and you’ll feel like a local the moment you arrive.
**Beaches for Every Style**
You’re spoiled for choice:
*Lewes Beach (¾ mile) — Calm bay waters, ideal for families and easy for walking or biking.
*Cape Henlopen State Park (3 miles) — Ocean waves, gorgeous trails, and bike paths all the way to the Rehoboth boardwalk.
Try one or both—each offers its own charm.
We’re also just down the street from a public boat ramp with direct access to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
**A Historic Home With Modern Comforts**
Our family has loved downtown Lewes for decades, but when we bought and renovated our dream home six years ago, it felt like an HGTV moment—especially when we knocked down a wall and uncovered the original 1800s fireplace (yes, it was really there!). Craftsman Tools even filmed a commercial during the renovation.
Built in 1849 (and likely earlier), the home was once rumored to be the Stage Coach Inn, with the original carriage house still on the property. Today, that carriage house provides convenient storage for your kayaks, bikes, and beach gear—and the driveway is large enough for your boat.
Sleeps 8 | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
*Two full kitchens (upstairs & downstairs) — perfect for multiple families, separate cooking for those with food allergies, or quiet early-morning coffee
*Keurig machines in both kitchens
*Washer & dryer
*Parking for 4 in the driveway + additional street/public parking
*Carriage house storage for kayaks, bikes, and beach gear
*Two bikes available
*Games for rainy days
*Beach umbrella, chairs & toys (please rinse after use)
*Sports balls for courts/fields across the street
*Two dedicated workstations with fast 5G-WIFI for remote work or Zoom calls
*Outdoor shower surrounded by nature
*Clothesline for air-drying beach towels and bathing suits
*Baby grand piano for musicians
*Weber grill
*Local hosts for quick support if needed
**House Rules**
We kindly ask:
*No smoking
*No pets
*Keep sand outdoors
*Leave shoes outside when possible
*No wet bathing suits on furniture
*No parties (we adore our neighbors!)
*Keep house & carriage house locked when away
**From Our Family to Yours**
We love this home deeply and are thrilled to share it with guests who appreciate its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Thank you for treating it with care and making it part of your own Lewes story.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Please reach out anytime with questions.
Welcome to your perfect Lewes getaway—closely situated to Canal Front Park and the Lewes/Rehoboth canal, where pleasure boats, fishing vessels, and water taxis drift by throughout the day, as well as the iconic Overfalls Lightship museum. From the front porch Adirondack chairs, or any room facing the water, you can sip your morning coffee watching the harbor come alive or unwind with a glass of wine as boats return from sea. If you're lucky, you’ll even spot the resident ospreys soaring and tending their nest above the water’s edge.
**Steps From Canal Front Park**
Open the front door and you’re literally on Canal Front Park—your own waterfront playground. Enjoy:
*Canal-front boardwalk
*Fishing and crabbing
*Seasonal movies and concerts
*Kayak launch
*Playground, baseball fields
*Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts
*Ample space for frisbee, picnics, and relaxing by the water
*All of it free and right outside your door.
**Walk to Historic Downtown Lewes**
One block inland brings you to the charming downtown—quaint shops, fantastic restaurants, a beloved local bakery, toy store, ice cream shop, and the Lewes Historical Society. Lewes is sunny, clean, safe, romantic, foodie-friendly, and effortlessly beachy. Everything in downtown is walkable, and you’ll feel like a local the moment you arrive.
**Beaches for Every Style**
You’re spoiled for choice:
*Lewes Beach (¾ mile) — Calm bay waters, ideal for families and easy for walking or biking.
*Cape Henlopen State Park (3 miles) — Ocean waves, gorgeous trails, and bike paths all the way to the Rehoboth boardwalk.
Try one or both—each offers its own charm.
We’re also just down the street from a public boat ramp with direct access to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
**A Historic Home With Modern Comforts**
Our family has loved downtown Lewes for decades, but when we bought and renovated our dream home six years ago, it felt like an HGTV moment—especially when we knocked down a wall and uncovered the original 1800s fireplace (yes, it was really there!). Craftsman Tools even filmed a commercial during the renovation.
Built in 1849 (and likely earlier), the home was once rumored to be the Stage Coach Inn, with the original carriage house still on the property. Today, that carriage house provides convenient storage for your kayaks, bikes, and beach gear—and the driveway is large enough for your boat.
Sleeps 8 | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
*Two full kitchens (upstairs & downstairs) — perfect for multiple families, separate cooking for those with food allergies, or quiet early-morning coffee
*Keurig machines in both kitchens
*Washer & dryer
*Parking for 4 in the driveway + additional street/public parking
*Carriage house storage for kayaks, bikes, and beach gear
*Two bikes available
*Games for rainy days
*Beach umbrella, chairs & toys (please rinse after use)
*Sports balls for courts/fields across the street
*Two dedicated workstations with fast 5G-WIFI for remote work or Zoom calls
*Outdoor shower surrounded by nature
*Clothesline for air-drying beach towels and bathing suits
*Baby grand piano for musicians
*Weber grill
*Local hosts for quick support if needed
**House Rules**
We kindly ask:
*No smoking
*No pets
*Keep sand outdoors
*Leave shoes outside when possible
*No wet bathing suits on furniture
*No parties (we adore our neighbors!)
*Keep house & carriage house locked when away
**From Our Family to Yours**
We love this home deeply and are thrilled to share it with guests who appreciate its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Thank you for treating it with care and making it part of your own Lewes story.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Please reach out anytime with questions.
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Children
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Pets
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About the area
Lewes
Located in Historic District, a neighbourhood in Lewes, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Lightship Overfalls and Cannonball Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lewes, DE
What's nearby
- Lewes Historic Complex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- 1812 Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Beebe Healthcare - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lewes Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Cape Henlopen State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crooked Hammock Brewery - 4 min drive
- Kick N Chicken - 5 min drive
- Big Oyster Brewery - 3 min drive
- Grain On The Rocks - 3 min drive
- The Wheelhouse - 8 min walk
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4 Aug, 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Marla G.
20 Sept, 2022
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Great location, home, and owner!
Marla G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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Melanie M.
10 Jun, 2025
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Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
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Jen R.
17 Jul, 2023
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Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
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12 Jun, 2025
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31 Jul, 2022
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Marisa R.
28 Aug, 2022
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Great getaway
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Rob S.
25 Aug, 2024
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Wonderful home, great hosts!
Rob S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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Monica L.
7 Aug, 2022
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BEAUTIFUL home away from home
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Beth J.
21 Aug, 2022
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Charming home in a charming town
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sean Richardson
A quick little bit about our family so you know who you’d be renting from. We are parents of a 7-year old (with two grown up kids also). We have been VRBO hosts in the past (at Primehook Beach) where we achieved 5 stars, so when we decided to sell, a VRBO renter wanted the home immediately. We love doing anything outdoors, home renovation projects, boating, beaching and simply enjoying family time together. One of us is a local realtor, another is a federal servant and the littlest one is in 1st grade.
Why they chose this property
Perfectly situated on the Canal Front Park and the Lewes/Rehoboth canal! Pleasure boats, fishing boats, water taxis, and the Overfalls Lightship will excite your nautical desires and can be seen from any room on the front of the house and of course, from the Adirondack chairs on the front porch! Grab coffee and watch them start their early mornings, or a glass of wine and watch them return from their day at sea.
Open our front door to the beautiful Canal Front park which offers a waterfront setting that includes docks for walking along the canal, fishing, crabbing, seasonal outdoor movies, music, craft festivals, a playground, baseball fields, tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court, a kayak launch, a place for a picnic, frisbee and many other activities free to the public.
Open our front door to the beautiful Canal Front park which offers a waterfront setting that includes docks for walking along the canal, fishing, crabbing, seasonal outdoor movies, music, craft festivals, a playground, baseball fields, tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court, a kayak launch, a place for a picnic, frisbee and many other activities free to the public.
What makes this property unique
From our home you will have amazing fun in the sun and when the sun goes down you can walk to everything!!! We feel sure you will enjoy our location, location, location!
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