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Quaint and Loved Beach Home

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach Beaches
‪5 min walk‬
Fenwick Island Beach
‪20 min walk‬
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
‪3 min drive‬
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Quaint and Loved Beach Home

LOCATION: Located on Evergreen Road (the road leading to the South Bethany Town Hall)

Joan's Ark is a quaint, affordable family beach house. This was our mother's home with the purpose of gathering her children and grandchildren together and holds many dear memories for all of us. Please note that this is a HOME; it is not owned by an investment or management company. It is simple, but well-equipped and maintains the essence of our mother. It is perfect for families and friends wanting to get away and enjoy the beach in a feel-at-home environment. It is located in Cat Hill in South Bethany and is close to Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City. It is a little over a 5-minute walk to an expanded beach and provides the following for a perfect getaway:

· Short walk to beach from South Bethany's bay side
· An affordable rental fee that is lower than comparable rental homes that are within walking distance of the beach
· 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a bright, comfortable living area (*bring your own bed sheets, bath linens*)
· A well-equipped kitchen, perfect for communal meals (*bring your own kitchen linens*)
· A partial wraparound deck with a dining table and gas grill
· Plenty of parking
· An outdoor shower
· Located on the bay side, it provides easy access to view a network of canals and bird life to view on morning and evening strolls; one can also enjoy crabbing and fishing from the canals as well as renting stand up paddle (SUP) boards, kayaks or Hobie Cats nearby.
· Personal homey feel (this is not just a rental house; it's our home)
· Free WiFi
· Near a walking and bike path
· A short drive to a surfing beach and several state seashore parks
· Short drive to the shopping outlets in Rehoboth (no sales tax!)
· Located in South Bethany, one of the “Quiet Resorts”
· On a quiet day or night, you can hear the ocean sitting on our deck

CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY
· Weekly rentals are Friday to Friday
· Must have an on-site renter be at least 25 years or older
· During the high season we only do weekly rentals, but ask! *July is strictly weekly rentals from Friday to Friday.*

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter to bring own linens: bed linens & bath, kitchen, beach towels and beach equipment. 1 Queen, 1 Queen, 2 double bunkbed, Queen pullout sofa

Cleaning fee $180 additional. No refunds on any rentals except for MANDATORY Hurricane evacuation. No partial refunds.

Security Deposit refundable upon house inspection and House Rules followed as listed in book located at house. $10 per night per person beyond 8.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Freeman Stage at Bayside, or consider a night out at Seacrets. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

Bethany Beach Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Fenwick Island Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Maryland Beach - 9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

Ocean City Station - 25 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mango's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬14 min walk
‪Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint and Loved Beach Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint and Loved Beach Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint and Loved Beach Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint and Loved Beach Home located?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Fenwick Island Beach. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Merry H.

3 Sept, 2025

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

Terrific home with all amenities, close to the beach,and really appreciated the beach parking pass! What a lovely home, and host! We will be back again next eyear

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle Z.

11 Jul, 2025

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

Fun with grandkids

The houae was cute, perfect for what we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia G.

12 Jun, 2025

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

Beach visit

What a great place in a lovely spot. Easy to get to the beach and in to the boardwalk - lively morning walk along the canals. The home is comfortable, well appointed and well maintained - an excellent place

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

26 May, 2025

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

Memorial Day weekend

We had a great chill beach weekend with our family of 5. The house was an easy walk and provided everything we needed. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Nice place with convenient beach access

Loved our stay and hope to return. Well appointed home with everything one needs, an easy walk to the beach or quick drive to downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jill W.

21 Sept, 2022

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

wonderful

wonderful location, perfect house.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

23 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful home, great communication with owners♡ highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Very Enjoyable South Bethany Beach Stay at a Wonderful Home

This is a wonderful home located in a very quiet and convenient neighborhood in South Bethany Beach, and the walk to the beach is close enough that during our entire stay, we did not even utilize the provided South Bethany Beach parking pass, as we did not need it. South Bethany Beach is very clean and not crowded at all, which was very nice. The area is very scenic with many trees, birds and other wildlife. Walking near the water was peaceful and there is plenty of areas to walk that are shaded. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room for the 5 of us. Unlike many rentals that we have stayed in the past, you feel like you belong here and it reminds you of being in your own home in may aspects (a cozy warm relaxed feeling while you are there). We wished we could have stayed here longer than one week, as we all had a very nice time and the week passed very quickly by. We hope that we have the opportunity to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Fantastic

Great house! Very comfortable and clean. Had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach and super responsive hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

22 Oct, 2024

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

Quick trip to the beach!

Super cute neighborhood, great for walking. Comfortable house. The swing on the ground level was fun. Enjoyable family bonding experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loura N.

25 Aug, 2024

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

very enjoyable

We really enjoyed our stay! Nice and clean. A few things a bit outdated, but it was just fine for us and loved being so close to the beach! THANKS SO MUCH!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Where do you live?

4 Jun, 2023

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

Great beach cottage

Super clean, great South Bethany location, very nice neighbors. Good for family, party people head north to Dewey.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne O., WESTMINSTER Maryland

29 Jul, 2022

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

great vacation

we had a good time. short walk to the beach. close to the boardwalk.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farid A.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Manager

Very clean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Great place for a family.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House is exactly as described in the listing...you can't ask for anything more than that. Great value compared to the other rental options in the area. Walk to the beach was easy and South Bethany is a great place for a family. We would definitely rent Sandpiper Pines again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

28 Sept, 2023

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

Lovely house

We had a great stay at this property. It was very close to the beach and not super crowded which was really nice. The house itself had all the accommodations we needed. Our kids loved the big swing under the porch. Communication with the owner was great. We will definitely consider staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta F.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Family Vacation

What a great vacation. The location is perfect to get to the beach and close by to restaurants and shops. If you bring a bike you can get around easily. The house was clean and had all the amenities we needed! Any communication I had with the owners was quickly answered and they were great to work with. We will most likely book again!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

13 Oct, 2023

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

Clean, Warm and Inviting

We loved the open feel of the kitchen. We could move around without bumping into each other and there is enough space to store groceries. The living room also has a welcoming vibe and very comfortable furniture. Bedrooms are spacious, beds comfy, slept soundly!!😴 We enjoyed our stay immensely!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Racheal C.

28 May, 2024

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

Safe quiet neighborhood

The house met the details of the listing and had most of what we needed. Just a reminder that while the beds have blankets And pillows, they did not have sheets and there were no towels or wash cloths. Owners were responsive and helpful. Neighbors were great and the neighborhood was quiet. Close to the beach, 3 min drive or about 10ish walk.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

5 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

bethany

I enjoyed staying here; 2 things- advertised as walking to beach possible. That walk is quite a stretch including crossing a busy road, so walking to beach is a no. Second thing, we had car parking pass. It would have been helpful to know they were only applicable in South Bethany (I got a ticket in Bethany). It was very helpful for owner’s response to questions, thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

27 Jul, 2019

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

Amazing Stay

A group of us stayed in this home for a week and it was perfect. I want to stress that this is a home not a house. It has a very “home-feeling” to it, making it a perfect family or group get-away. The property manager was great, she was extremely communicative and answered any questions. This home is under neighborhood watch and on the same road as the police department, so there was never a question about safety. The road is also a nice quiet get away from Coastal Highway. Although not too far away, but still within walking distance to the beach. I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family, our stay was amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Well loved family beach home

Overall we had a nice stay. You can tell the house is a well loved family beach home. Pros: -The location is great with a short walk to the beach. -Price is really great for the area with most places being way more expensive in South Bethany -Well appointed kitchen with everything you could need for cooking including oil and spices -house was clean -Beds were comfortable -Kids loved the swing under the house Cons: -Only main complaint is that the house has a very damp feel. Which also I think leads to a bit of a dingy smell to the house. A dehumidifier would likely help a ton.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie Q.

21 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Vacation House

Overall the house was great. It had everything we needed and is walking distance from the beach but comes with a parking pass so you don’t need to walk if you don’t want to. The deck is in need of replacement. It didn’t seem safe to use. We have vacationed in South Bethany every year since I was born. The cleanliness was typical of all vacation rentals meaning the cleaners were probably there for about 20 minutes. That is not the owner’s fault. Just be prepared to do a little vacuuming and bathroom scrubbing yourself first.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Allie A.

8 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Maybe good for their family, but not a nice rental

I am sorry to write a poor review, but with so many high ratings, I think it should be known that this house was very disappointing. Maybe it would work if you are just looking for a place to sleep after a full day at the beach, which you can walk to if you want to cross the highway and lug everything.... but I can't think of any other way of describing it but dingy. The carpet is old and dirty, the light bulbs are all different shades of orange and yellow, the cleaning supplies are super gross, bbq propane tank empty (which the owners also say you can go fill up yourself -- no thanks), the beach chairs rusty and the umbrella didn't even work. Oh it shakes too, which is super comforting. I thought that with the description about this being the family's "loved" beach house that it would be cute and well kept-- but as a renter that is not a member of their family -- it was not a good experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Pennie M.

14 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sarah O'Brien

The house was originally purchased by our mother in 1993, I believe. When mom retired, she made South Bethany her spring through fall retirement home. She passed away in 2004 and left the home to my siblings and me so that we could keep the tradition of gathering the grandchildren together. We had been renting it to close friends and friends of friends and decided to give VRBO a whirl. We work hard to keep up the house maintenance ourselves. It is very well-equipped and homey. This house is very special to us and we hope VRBO renters find it as special a place as we do.

Why they chose this property

At the time mom bought the house, the Delaware shore was virtually 'unknown' and she liked the quiet nature it afforded. She wanted a place where all the grandkids could gather and play, and this beach is perfect for that. We love the proximity to the beach itself and that it feels like a private beach. The towns of South Bethany and Bethany Beach take such wonderful care of the dunes and the shore. The beach has fewer restrictions on what you are allowed to do, but still there is a definite dedication by the residents and renters to keeping it clean and safe. The canals near our home and the bay provide a wonderful place to take a walk and spot a variety of birds and wildlife. There’s a bike path that runs along the neighborhood—perfect for a walk, run, or bike ride either north to Dewey Beach or south to Ocean City.

What makes this property unique

We love taking walks along the beach and often get to enjoy watching dolphins frolic in the water during those walks. Since the house is such a short distance to the beach, it makes it easy to come and go throughout the day – great when you have young children or just want a quick bite to eat. We enjoy the quiet and friendly aspect of the neighborhood. Depending on your mood and activity level, there are so many activities available in the Bethany Beach area, from reading a book on the beach to bike riding to parasailing and even surfing. At night when it is quiet, we can sometimes hear the ocean. Bethany Beach is such a lovely, beautiful place that it will make your time away from home so very special.