Going into the rental we were unsure about its location off the water, but it truly is only 100 steps from the beach and is a nice location to start exploring from or to just hang out.
The interior was very comfortable for six adults, the AC worked great on hot days, and the screened patio was nice for having outdoor meals and for watching sunsets, storms rolling in from the northwest, or just the birds flying over the marsh area. Since it was during COVID, we did almost all our cooking at the unit and the kitchen was great for preparing meals (you can get fresh seafood, including nice blue crabs right down the road at That's Right Fresh Seafood).
The area was nice for exploring, with a much quieter setting than the Atlantic side beaches. The beach was never overcrowded, even on the 4th of July, and the water does not get deep quickly so it's great for young kids and dogs (even our young adult children enjoyed it, although it is not a large wave/body surfing area). With the quietness of the area, it was perfect for exploring the area and other nearby beaches by bike. If you want the Atlantic waves, it's an easy drive to get to several beaches (stand up paddle boarding in Dewey Beach bay, with lunch at Dewey Beer Company was a great combo).
And as for interactions with the owners, they were super easy to deal with and were very gracious when we mistakenly locked ourselves out of the unit. We will definitely be back again at some point!