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Quaint and Loved Beach Home

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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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).

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.