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Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+

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32 X 14 foot inground pool
Caretakers cottage in front of the PILOT HOUSE.
Large in-ground pool & grill for cooking. Cushioned lounge sofa and recliners
Main house in rear and caretakers cottage in foreground.
Welcome to the PILOT HOUSE; home to weary sea captains, sailors and crew!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Salt Pond Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+

Private Salt Water In-Ground Pool is pristine and measures 14 x 32' long with a shallow end of 3' which gradually deepens to 6'6". We have plenty of seating around a table and umbrella, lounge chairs for sunning, upright chairs for watching children and a large cushioned outdoor rattan sofa and two chairs. It comes complete with an outdoor grill for cooking.

1st floor has 4 Bedrooms 1st floor master is converted to a kids room which can sleep up to 6. Bedroom 2, 3, and 4 each have full or Queen size double beds sleeping 2 per room.

Master Bedroom with Queen on 2nd floor with large open kitchen living/dining 2 sliding glass doors to wrap around deck and grill. Living room has 2 large leather sofas and suede chairs.

Dish TV with 2 TVs WIFI hook up available. Private backyard with privacy fence suitable for outdoor eating and cooking. 2 zone hot water heaters one upstairs and one down stairs allows for plenty hot water.
Community Private dock for Kayaking and crabbing at Salt Pond. We provide 3 kayaks for your exclusive use with crabbing nets for use by children at the dock.

Our entrance is across the street from Fresh Pond State Park. Walking/Biking trail is one block west. Downtown Bethany Beach shopping is one mile by car.

Be sure to visit SeaCrest gift shop at Garfield and the Boardwalk. Look for local watercolor and photo art by Rosemary Carroll and say hello to owners Liz and Ed.
Best Breakfast in area is either Ocean View Diner or Penguin Diner. Both include Gluten/wheat free menus.

Cafe 26 is our favorite place for dinner but we have many of the top chefs of the Northeast here in the area. Difebos features two of the many graduates of the CIA (Culinary Institute of Arts) in New York. Nantuckets in Fenwick is great

Night life is quiet in Bethany but a short drive (15 minutes) in either direction brings one to Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach to the North or Ocean City, MD to the South.
G&E Hockers has the best German style deli, bakery, grocery, hardware store in DE. It also has the nearest gas pumps. Be sure to try the store cooked deli meats and bakery items. It is about a 1/4 to 1/2 mile west on Fred Hudson Road.
*There is parking for FOUR cars on the black top driveway. The studio on the property is used by owners and has gravel driveway in front of it for the owners. If a guest needs anything at all, we can be reached and will do our best to make sure each guest's vacation becomes a BETHANY BEACH HOLIDAY tradition!

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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
Very children friendly 6 were raised here.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Senior Week, Prom Parties, Spring Breakers. Furniture must stay in place -moving it incurs a $125 fee. No teen or college groups, chaperoned or not
Trash collected Monday at 5-6 AM. Please put out trash Sunday. Use only ONE recycling can because recycling is ONLY picked up every other Monday!
ALL trash, but Diapers especially NEED to be placed in plastic bags before placing in trash can. Any leftover trash/recycle will incur a $150 penalty.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 27 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hocker’s Family Restaurant & Crabhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+?

As of 11 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ on 30 May, 2026 start from S$729, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ located?

Located in North Bethany Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and The Salt Pond Golf Club. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great family vacation

Wonderful week, great property, host was very accessible and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Awesome Property, quiet location

We loved our stay! The property was clean, well equipped and the communication with the hosts was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn S.

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

A Relaxing Beach Week

The owner was very attentive to our needs. We wish we were closer to the beach but we were able to enjoy the pool, the pier, and the state beach, which was only a 10-15 mins drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pilot House was absolutely wonderful for our family. A welcoming home with the bonus of a relaxing pool area where we spent much of our time. Our host Rosemary was super responsive and had great information about the area. Bethany is a fabulous beach with a small town feel and the location of this house was fabulous ... close enough to be convenient, but a little ways away from the noise and bustle of town. I highly recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time vacationing here. The pool was a big hit with the whole family from seniors to little kids. From the dining room you can see the Salt Pond. The community crabbing pier is just down the block. Can't say enough about the hospitality of the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

First trip to Bethany Beach

Nice area,centrally located near every where we wanted to visit.Pool and house made for a comfortable week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Great pool, well equiped kitchen

We enjoyed our stay. Hosts were wonderful. Located close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great Vacation at Salt Pond

We all had a fun time. The kids loved the pool and the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect except the weather but apparently Rosemary the host, couldn’t help with that! Wish we could have enjoyed the beautiful pool more but so glad we had a gorgeous home to spend most of our rainy days in. Rosemary was a fabulous host and wonderful to talk to. The welcome basket was great and so unexpected. Amazing place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

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

Great location

The house is beautiful and roomy. Wonderful layout. The pool was perfect. Short little walk to Salt Pond for kayaking and crabbing. So close to downtown Bethany, everything you need right there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Salt Pond

We were 6 adults and 2 children. Enjoyed our week. Great pool. Great accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

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

Wonderful house

We came down for a Girls weekend and the house was amazing!!!!! So much room, the pool was wonderful, the house and pool were very clean. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosemary was a lovely host--- she really took into consideration what we wanted to do on vacation-- giving plenty of recommendations for kids and adults. She included special touches for everyone. House is just as described and pool was a hit too. The beach is about a 5 minute drive (if that). Thanks Rosemary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

douglas K.

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

Pilot House

Very spacious and the pool was awesome. The toilets need some attention but other then that great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Girls Beach Trip

Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aelene L.

Perfect place for my family

Wonderful home. Fit for a big family like us. The kids love and enjoyed the pool. My girls said a 100% place to stay. The owners were nice. We had the best Memorial weekend ever.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

The Pilot House was the perfect location for our family vacation! We found your home to be spotless and nicely furnished, and very well supplied. The pool and the location of the house provided fun for everyone from our 3 toddlers to our golfers and bikers. It was convenient to the beach and boardwalk, and the grocery store. We were also grateful for the many local attractions on the rainy days!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Great Family Vacation Home

Great home to rent if you have a large family! The house is spacious, clean and best of all you get your very own pool. The beach was only minutes away. There are kayaks provided for you as well as a dock that you can walk to to go kayaking or crabbing. A great place with different activities for the whole family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie B.

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

Beach House 2024

Perfect location, secluded and yet close to the beach and many other activities. House is very comfortable for all ages. The host is delightful and an absolute pleasure to work with. We had another fabulous week. Thank you Rosemary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Family Vacation 2024

Our family - eight adults and four children - ages 7-14 - had a wonderful week in Bethany at this property. The house was perfect and the salt water pool kept kids and grownups happy when we we weren’t at Bethany Beach, Rehoboth, or Ocean City. The location was perfect - as was the weather. The location provided running trails, access to a kayak pond, and was only a short drive to Hocker’s grocery. All this made for a very pleasant week away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and property. The whole family really enjoyed the pool. Used it every day after the beach giving us time to reconnect at the end of the day. Rosemary was very prompt with fixing any issues we had. Location is any easy bike ride to the beach, grocery store and a few bike trails. The owners had two bikes, severalKayaks and beach chairs for our use which we took advantage of. Recommend bringing extra paper products as what was supplied did not last more than a day for our group of 14. Nice quiet location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

We really enjoyed the Pilot House ! The pool is so nice. We have young grandchildren who cannot be on the beach all day and the pool was great for them. The house is laid out conveniently. You could get away from the crowd or join in. Salt Pond was a big hit too. We had many walks to check out the ospreys, herons, jellies, and minnows.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Wonderful vacation home

Spent a wonderful week in this beautiful home. Accommodated the 12 of us very nicely. Kitchen well stocked and happy to see a Keurig. Some of us enjoyed the kayaks on the bay and crabbing from the pier only a short walk away. The free parking passes for the beach were appreciated. Since it was a very hot week, the lovely pool was probably our favorite pastime. The owners were very friendly and helpful when needed. Would not hesitate to stay in this rental again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Lynn B.

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

BBH

The owners were very helpful and super friendly. We enjoyed the crabbing and kayaking that was just a short walk away. The house was large and we all were happy with the space. The house has a salt water pool that was the perfect size. They had nice outdoor furniture and a gas grill by the pool. They provided a pass for the State parks so we did not pay for parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie J.

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

Annual vacation

Inground pool was awesome and nice to have, just bring your own floats and air pump :) The Keurig didn't work but regular coffee maker was fine. Bill and his wife are wonderful people and a pleasure to talk to
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Billy Carroll manager

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We have lived in Bethany Beach for nearly 30 years. We have been involved in the maritime industry for over 70 years. My Dad was Chief Mate on many Liberty ships, owned a lobster boat and supplied ships with parts and materials-handling. Many of my children pursued a maritime college career path and then my husband and I started a non-profit to train and place deckhands on tug boats, ferries and cruise ship lines.
We decided to christen the house, THE PILOT HOUSE! A pilot is a Captain of unlimited tonnage who navigates ships through dangerous or congested waterways, such as the harbor, bay and winding rivers with shallow shoals, changing currents and challenging bends. In all kinds of weather, these pilots bring the ships up river to safe harbor in Wilmington or Philadelphia. Some members of our family, who grew up in this house, are pilots. As our salute to these brave men and women who risk their lives, daily, we named our house, THE PILOT HOUSE! We love this house and the small town atmosphere of the "Quiet Resorts" and hope you do, too!

Why they chose this property

This very private community we always loved the setting.
The house is designed to maximize covenience and utility for a large family yet maintain individual privacy. The Kitchen and Living area are on the second floor for the view. The open 2 story foyer unites upstairs with downstairs. Yet the bedroom occupants can get quiet respite from the rest of the house by simply closing their door.
It is secluded yet very convenient. It is a 3 hour drive from the bridges and tunnels into NYC. It takes less than 3 hours from Philadelphia. It takes 45 minutes to get to Salisbury, MD. Baltimore and Washington are each about 2-3 hours. All final driving times depend upon traffic so we always leave as early as possible.

But the property is very convenient to local attractions, businesses and shopping as well. The beaches are just down the street. The State Park system is across the street. Ocean City amusement parks and night life are a 15 minute drive. Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach are 10-15 minutes away in the opposite direction.

What makes this property unique

There is enough to do within walking/biking distance that you can literally stay here for the week and never use your car. However, Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks, Water Slides, Restaurants, Grocery Stores and other attractions are very close.

We fell in love with the Salt Pond and the activities here. We especially loved kayaking and crabbing with young children. Early morning sunrises with a cup of coffee and a camera while sitting at the dock or later at night watching the sunset are a unique treasure here.

If you have young children and/or grandchildren you must visit FUNLAND in Rehoboth Beach. This family owned amusement park has been in continuous operation for over 60 years and is considered a National Treasure. The rides designed for toddlers are so amazingly simple and inexpensive for young parents that it is a miracle that they still thrive economically. If you head to Ocean City one of the best things to do with little kids 12 and under is the Pirate Treasure hunt. You go out on a real PIRATE boat and hunt for treasure. It's a must every year for our little ones!

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