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Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK

Family-friendly holiday home in Ocean View with a fitness centre

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Exterior
Front Porch
Front Porch
Entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Place, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dickens Parlour Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

#1 Primary

1 King Bed

#2

1 Queen Bed

#3

1 Queen Bed

#4

1 King Bed

#5

1 Queen Bed

#6

2 Single Beds

#7

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

#1 Primary

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

#2

Toilet · Shower only

#3

#4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK

Boasting an exceptional location with breathtaking sunsets over a large pond and fabulous views of the golf course, this 3,600-square-foot sanctuary is the ultimate Bethany Beach large group rental. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in The Village at Bear Trap Dunes, this 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is a consistent Five-Star rated retreat. Whether you’re planning a multi-generational reunion or a dog-friendly Delaware vacation, this spacious property offers the perfect blend of luxury, entertainment, and coastal serenity.

- FLOOR-BY-FLOOR DESCRIPTION -

- First Floor: Designed for effortless living and large-scale entertaining. Features a Primary Suite with whirlpool tub and dual walk-in closets, plus two guest bedrooms with a shared bath. The chef-ready kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, dual sinks, an air fryer oven, and two refrigerators (one in the garage). Dining is a breeze with seating for 16 in the formal dining room and another 14 in the great room.

- Second Floor: Offers a second Primary Suite with a private bath, along with two guest bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The massive seventh bedroom doubles as an entertainment hub, featuring three sets of bunk beds, a full-size pool table, electric recliners, and a gaming area.

- Outdoor Living: A massive open-air deck and screened porch provide seating for 20, perfect for sunset BBQs on the large gas grill while overlooking the pond.

- Proximity: 5 blocks (A short stroll to the Pavilion pools and fitness center, and only steps to the seasonal beach shuttle).

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- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS -

- First Floor -
- Primary Suite: King Bed with en-suite bath.
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed.
- Bedroom 3: Queen Bed.

- Second Floor -
- Primary Suite II: King Bed with en-suite bath.
- Bedroom 5: Queen Bed & Extra-Long Single Bed.
- Bedroom 6: Two Twin Beds & Toddler Bed.
- Bedroom 7 / Bonus Room: Three Sets of Bunk Beds (6 Twin Beds Total).

- BATHROOMS -

- First Floor Primary Bath: En-suite with whirlpool tub and walk-in shower.
- First Floor Guest Bath: Shared full bath with tub/shower combo.
- Second Floor Primary Bath II: En-suite private full bath.
- Second Floor Jack-and-Jill Bath: Shared full bath connecting Bedrooms 5 & 6.

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- COMMUNITY AND AMENITIES -

Voted among the top 5 golf courses in Delaware by Golf Week, Bear Trap Dunes offers a premium resort experience. Guests enjoy access to:

- Two outdoor pools and one indoor pool.
- Fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and a basketball court.
- Beach shuttles with a mobile tracking app (seasonal).
- Coastal Kitchen restaurant and pub, snack bar, and golf pro shop.

- Note on Amenities: Passes are required for community amenities. A link will be provided prior to arrival to purchase your passes online directly from the HOA. Children age 3 and under are free.

- LINENS AND STARTER KIT -

- Linens Provided: We provide a full linen package (fitted and top sheets, pillowcases, and bath towels). Linens are delivered to the home; guests are responsible for making the beds and bagging linens for pick-up upon departure.
- Starter Kit: To get your stay started, we provide (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, dish soap, a sponge, and a kitchen trash bag. Guests are responsible for any additional toiletries or paper products needed.

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- IMPORTANT DETAILS -

- Local Beaches: Bethany Beach (4 mi), Fenwick Island (9 mi), Rehoboth Beach (16 mi).
- Parking: Ample space for 5+ vehicles (garage, driveway, and street).
- Occupancy: Maximum 20 people.
- Technology: This property has (7) Televisions. All are equipped with Roku and activated Netflix/Amazon Prime accounts.
- Pet Policy: This home is dog-friendly! One (1) dog is welcome for a fee. A dog bed and bowls are provided.
- Policies: No smoking, vaping, or events. Primary renter must be 25 or older.
- Lease Agreement: Per Delaware regulations, a lease agreement must be signed within 10 days of booking.

- Delaware Short-Term Rental Tax (4.5%) applies to all stays.
- Accommodations Intermediary License #2024713527.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Only 1 DOG allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Events, No Smoking in or around the property, and No Pets unless otherwise noted
The guest must sign a rental agreement after making the reservation. Additional details emailed after the reservation is made.
Guests will be charged a $99 damage waiver that will cover up to $1000 worth of accidental damage to the property.

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

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dickens Parlour Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 28 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 36 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hockers Super Center - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Birds Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK located?

This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Bethany Beach Nature Center and The Salt Pond Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place near the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip with 8 guys, amazing house and location. Will be our yearly rental house going forward!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

judy n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fine. Wish it were closer to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family of 20. Grounds and house were exceptional. can't say enough about the property managers (1st Choice) Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

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

Nice size house is large and comfortable

10 golfers enjoyed the stay. Great location plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Ocean View Reunion

This house was perfect for our stay. Lots of space to spread out and a wonderful kitchen and common area to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janice H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family emjoyed being together. The bedroom, and bathrooms were accommodating. Since we cooked most of our meals, together we found the kitchen pots and pans distgusting. But you did replace them with a new set.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Bethany 2025

Enjoy beach house. The neighborhood was very nice and not too far from the beaches. The layout of the house was very nice especially with one family room upstairs. We did have problems with the refrigerator in the one toilet called to have someone come out and look at it and they never got back to us. Also the kitchen pots need to be replaced difficult cooking on overall or very nice plenty of room for family of 14.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Great house

Great house. Large- good amenities- perfect location
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10/10 Excellent

Lucille R.

Perfect for Large Families

Space for everyone

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Cheer Competition Weekend

A group of 17 of us stayed! From the moment we walked in- it was wonderful. Excellent communication, clean house with tons of room! Neighborhood was adorable! And only 25-30 min to the convention center. It was the perfect place for everyone to have a home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Perfect house for a family weekend

We are a group of 15 ladies - mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and cousins. The house was perfect for our large group. The dining room table fit us all very comfortably. The bedrooms were perfect for our groupings. We spent the 3 days laughing, playing games and telling lots of stories. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan Y.

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

Family Christmas Gathering

Positives of visit were: 1) kitchen while disorganized had lots of pots and pans, dishes and utensils 2) the linen package was great 3) TVs & wifi were good 4) the house was acceptably cleanNegatives: 1) we stayed in this house in 2019 and it was tired and worn out then and our for 2024 stay it was REALLY tired and worn out! It needs a complete decorating update! 2) The living room sectional is terrible, old and uncomfortable 3) the porch cushions for some odd reason were stored in the living room 4) the bed pillows are old and need to be replaced
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

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

Family Fun - Beach, Pool, Nice Setup with Some Minor Inconveniences

This place was great. The online description matches the house perfectly. We had a full house with a wide range of ages and everybody was happy. Lots of activities close by - beach, pool, golf, casino, ice cream, mini golf, boating, etc. Great AC in the house (thank goodness because it was a hot week in July!) Unfortunately over the course of just one week, a repair person had to come three times. The first time was to unclog the shower drain because the water was not flowing down. The second was to fix the broken garage door. The third was to fix the dishwasher that was broken the entire duration of our stay. The dishwasher broke the week before we got there and the part they ordered to fix it took a while to ship. They couldn’t get a handyman out until the Friday before we checked out on Sat. It was kind of awkward to have the repair guy there for 3 hours on Friday, but understandable they wanted to fix it before the next family came. Also, the ice machine on the fridge didn’t work. Anyway, besides having to hand wash all dishes, I think these were pretty minor. We had an amazing time and memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Family retreat

The house in Bare Traps was wonderfully spacious, well equipped kitchen, good beds and nice linens provided. We have stayed in BT many times and enjoy the many amenities of the area. A special feature we enjoyed was the screened in porch! It is great for morning coffee and nightly games!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Tim B.

Very nice place with golf course and pond backdrop

We enjoyed our stay here for the week. The house met most of our needs and we enjoyed the views of the pond and golf course. If you're looking to do work, be careful as the WiFi was not good. Otherwise, a clean and large home with nice backyard views.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful long weekend

We truly enjoyed this house and our Bethany beach long weekend vacation! I was upset after trying to get an answer regarding the “beach accessories” available listed in the listing. I contacted the rental company multiple times hoping to have an answer to relieve us from having to lug all of our own beach chairs to DE, however I was told multiple times there is no way for us to know if they are provided or not. I also feel that for the cost of the rental there should be at least a few amenity passes included! To come with a large group for a long weekend and have to pay $50 per person to use the pool and Rec facility is a lot of additional money, would definitely be a nice addition to this listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Perfect Family House

We really enjoyed our stay, this house is perfect for large groups! The house was immaculate when we checked in, the kitchen was fully equipped and the furnishings were very comfortable and nice. The neighborhood is also lovely we enjoyed all of the amenities during our stay (the pool, recreation center and golf courses). I would highly recommend this property the only negative was the slow internet service we had difficulty accommodating everyone’s Wi-Fi connection throughout the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David A.

Perfect Golf Getaway

Third year for our 12 person golf trip. Hard to find places that accommodate that many guys! Great location! Great condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Beautiful Home and Location

This house was amazing with lots of space for everyone to enjoy themselves inside and outside. Excellent housekeeping, beautiful community, and there were lots of kid friendly amenities to boot. Would definitely stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Ketty F., Falls Church, VA

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not good.

The key code that was sent to us did not work. Had to call and get the lock reprogrammed. Both the trash and recycle barrels were overflowing with smelly trash from previous guests. No place to put our trash. Kureg coffee maker is broken. Had to buy our own. Both propane tanks were empty. Gas grill was covered with grease. Grease pan was overflowing onto the ground. Went to use it, and a grease fire erupted before we put any food on it. The outdoor tables on the deck were not usable. Wax candles had melted and overflowed all over the tables. Master shower needs cleaning. Grout is mildewed and glass doors need cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Roxanne K.

Vacation

We enjoyed staying at this house. It is spacious snd has a full dining room. It was also pet friendly
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4/10 Poor

K C.

Review

I give it two stars since it is a nice house with large space for a big family reunion. Unfortunately house was not clean once arrived. Garbage was not taken out with garbage bin filled to the max from previous renter. Empty hand soap bottle in bathroom. Air conditioner malfunction after 1st night and problem was not address till the following late afternoon. Nobody called to address problem until we kept calling management company to complain. Communication not the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Beautiful

The rental was absolutely beautiful and provided space for everyone of us. It was the best home we have ever rented and we have rented so many that I couldn’t count them.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Amazing

The house was perfect. We had 8 kids and 8 adults. It was absolutely perfect. We loved every second!

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Hosted by 1st Choice Properties in Bethany Beach, DE

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Extra spacious with 7 bedrooms. Pool Table, and community has shuttle service with amenity pass purchase

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