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Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi!

Beachfront cottage near Bethany Beach Beaches

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Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Bethany Beach

On the beach.You'll find Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Bethany Beach Beaches within a 15-minute walk of this Bethany Beach cottage. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Town Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bethany Beach Bandstand - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 28 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi!

Alta Marea — Bethany Beach

The location of "Alta Marea" a quaint beach house is perfect for your vacation this year, with just a short walk to downtown Bethany Beach, great restaurants, and shopping. This charming ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of coastal simplicity and modern comfort. Whether you are enjoying a meal in the bright four-season room or relaxing on the deck after a day at the beach, this home provides a serene base for your Delaware coast getaway. With its open-concept layout and proximity to the boardwalk, it’s a premier choice for families looking to experience the best of Bethany.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Living Spaces: The kitchen and living space offer an open-concept layout with ample seating and a flat-screen television. Located just off the dining area, the four-season room provides additional living space with a second television and direct access to a small deck equipped with a grill.

Sleeping Quarters: This single-level home features three bedrooms and two full baths. The Primary Owner's bedroom offers a King-size bed and a private en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom features a Queen-size bed, while the third bedroom is equipped with two Twin-size beds. These two bedrooms share a full hallway bathroom with a shower-tub combination.

Outdoor Amenities: The exterior features multiple decks perfect for morning coffee or outside meals, as well as a convenient outside shower for rinsing off after a day in the sand.


DISTANCE TO BEACHES

Bethany Beach Boardwalk: 0.5 miles

Fenwick Island: 5.5 Miles

Rehoboth Beach: 13.0 Miles

Ocean City: 14.0 Miles
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LINEN PACKAGE

1st Choice Properties provides bed and bath linens for you. Your linen package includes: fitted sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases for all beds; sets of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for all guests; kitchen towels and bathmats for all full bathrooms. Your linens will be delivered to the home prior to your arrival; you are responsible for putting the linens on the beds. You are also responsible for bagging the linens at the end of your stay and leaving them outside the residence for pick-up after your departure.

STARTER KIT

1st Choice Properties also provides a Starter Kit with all rentals. Your Starter Kit includes (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, (1) 3oz bottle of dish soap, (1) dish sponge, (1) 13gal kitchen trash bags. You are responsible for providing any additional toiletries, soap, and paper products as needed.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Check-in is 4PM and check-out is 10AM. This is non-negotiable. Your access codes for the property will activate and deactivate precisely at these times; occupancy outside these timeframes without express permission from 1st Choice Properties is considered unlawful trespassing. 1st Choice Properties will contact you directly the day of your arrival if your property is available for an early check-in at no additional cost to you; this is our standard practice and you do not need to contact us to opt-in to it.

DELAWARE SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX
Delaware has imposed a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 4.5% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. This new tax went into effect on January 1, 2025. The tax applies to all short-term rentals in Delaware, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024713527

MISCELLANEOUS

-The maximum occupancy is 6 people.

-There is parking for 3 vehicles.

-This home is pet friendly and will allow up to two dogs, for an additional fee of $250.00 per dog.

-No smoking, vaping, or events are allowed.

-Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.

-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
6939

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! to the airport?

This cottage is 27.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! to downtown Bethany Beach?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from Bethany Beach.

Quaint Beach House Within Walking Distance to Bethany Beach! Pets Allowed, Trolley, Wifi! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Greta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an adorable house with easy access to the beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well maintained property! Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Begoña C.

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

Great location

The house was very clean, quiet neighborhood and 10m walking to beach and boardwalk A plus, residents parking pass in case you don’t want to walk
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caylen B.

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

Close to beach

Great spot close to the beach and boardwalk but in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Nice house, great location

Lovely house, plenty big enough for our family of three and more. Well furnished and well equipped. A ten-minute walk from the beach. We'd be glad to stay there again our next trip to Bethany.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

FAMILY REUNION

The property was located within walking distance for where we needed to be for our family get together, which was so convenient. It couldn't have been more perfect. I would definately consider this rental again if we choose to have another reunion in Bethany Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory J.

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

Very nice, quiet neighborhood.

Repeat renting but the agent lost their confirmation ok'ing my wife to be the one to check in.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet get away

Managed by realtors not owner direct. They were very efficient. House is dated but was well kept except for carpeting which needed cleaning. Management sent carpet cleaners on 3rd day of stay who did a great job cleaning the dated carpeting. Kitchen chair coverings need the same help but they were unable to clean them unfortunately. Back of house is lovely to sit in early mornings because of abundance of bird life. Overall a nice stay even though house is dated and carpeting needs updating. Handy location too if you don’t want to be right on beach and around noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Its not really convenient to walk to beach unless your ok with carrying everthing a half mile across a busy road but they do provide a parking pass, there were minor things wrong with the house that i really hope i dont get pinalized for. Ants ALL over the counter, many mouse traps under the sink, bathroom sink facet handle leaked. WE were afraid to touch anything for fear of being charged for it, also they charged us a cleaning fee yet I had to clean and vacuum before we left, go figure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

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

Quiet but convenient

House is dated but mostly clean on the inside, could use an update and a bit more attention to detail from the cleaning crew. The "master" shower is tiny with no spot to put your shampoo etc. The washer and dryer was handy to have and was clean. The kitchen seemed well stocked but we didn't eat there during our stay. The screen porch looked nice but it was like a solarium during our time there so we didn't spend any time out there. On the flip side, the outside was not someplace I would hang out. The table on the deck was pretty crummy, the yard was overgrown and I saw quite a few fox running around so I wouldn't be comfortable being in the small clearing surrounded by woods and weeds. The outdoor shower was decidedly unusable, lots of tree debris, dirty soap full of hair left behind and when my daughter attempted to rinse some sand off, she came inside with several small slugs on her legs. The location is great, end of cul de sac on a quiet road, about a half mile to the beach and boardwalk area. There is a main road to cross but there are crossing walks and lights that blink to stop traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Not fancy but great location

Great location especially to let my teenagers have some freedom to walk and bike places on their own. The beach is very crowded (but I’m use to the remote areas of the obx) The house isn’t fancy but it was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was really well equipped. The air conditioner works well too! Everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonda D.

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

Great location

Loved the location, quiet neighborhood, close to park and a half mile to beach. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a beach weekend getaway

Overall this place was perfect for our family weekend. The space had everything good we needed for 4 adults, infant and 2 dogs. It was a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk/beach. It was perfect so we didn’t need to worry about parking downtown. It’s on the end of a full de sac so it was nice and quiet. Only negative was that there is a 1 hour window for check in and with the weekend beach traffic it was hard to get there during that time. Maybe having a door code would be a better option than picking up keys from the property manager office instead. Otherwise we would definitely stay here again for our future beach getaways!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

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

Bethany Beach Aug 2021

The property was clean and worked well for our family. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Very close to the beach!

The property is in walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. The furniture and beds were very old and worn. It was a plus that we were able to bring our dog!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

celeste a.

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

Bethany Beach

Great location—easy walk/bike ride to the beach, but parking pass included if you want to drive. The house was very clean and perfect for our family, would definitely rent again-thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

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

Everything we needed

Everything was wonderful but the beds are very hard. Bring an air mattress if you want a good nights sleep!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

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

Needs a little TLC

It's in a quiet neighborhood and you can walk to the beach. The property managers were responsive but the owner needs to invest in a remodel. The table and chairs on the deck were rusty. The internet isn't strong enough to stream anything or have zoom calls. The wood panels make it dark. The outside showers aren't really usable. The showers are very small and the handles are moldy. The ice maker doesn't work. The leather furniture is stained. There are really no overhead lights in the bedrooms. I could go on but if you want a place that is quiet and within walking distance and don't care about other things, it's fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Caitlin D.

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

Great for beach vacay with dogs!

This property has a great location and was very comfortable for us! We have two dogs and being able to bring them on this trip saves us a lot of $$ on boarding expenses! We also got to take out dogs on some fun walks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Rental agents

We enjoyed the property it worked out great with our dogs it’s a very quiet nice neighborhood. When I called for our security deposit which was a week after we left the rental agent said it smelled of smoke or marijuana. We do not smoke or use marijuana. We resent the fact that we were accused of doing that. Somebody else must’ve done it after we left possibly the cleaning staff. They did agree to give us our security deposit. We will never rent from that rental agency again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammi f.

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

Perfect place for pets and kids.

Perfect place for pets and kids. We really needed to get away and after having our vaccines it was time to visit some family and we were able to do that with the house.The beds are not comfortable at all. That is the only thing that I think I would change in the house is the mattresses but other than that it’s perfectly open and it’s not immaculate so you’re not worried about making a little bit of a mess if you have kids or dogs. At the end of a cul-de-sac so you don’t have to worry about your kids getting hit by a car. Perfect house for a nice vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

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

Quiet and private

Fit our needs perfectly. Only negative was carpets were still wet from being cleaned. Never completely dried out all weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house close to the beach

This house fit our needs perfectly for a quiet weekend enjoying the beach. Very clean, good atmosphere and awesome location. It was so close to the beach you could walk, but why when you also receive a parking permit for residential beach parking. My only negative is that the beds are incredibly uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

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

Rental House Became a Home

THat's what we would say on our way back to the house, ie, Are we going home? How far is it by bike from home? This is a lovely property that is cared for by it's owner and the property managers. The pictures tell it all. It's close to everything. Best outdoor shower of all the previous rentals. Water pressure is a bit low but who's in a hurry, right? Do take linens and towels, floor mats. WasherDryer works great. Thanks for a lovely experience!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We were a little nervous to rent since there were no reviews. But the house was clean and backed up to open space/canal. Super quiet neighborhood yet close to the beach. Ad did not mention the parking permit, wifi & trolley part of the package. We paid the extra to bring our two small dogs and they had a great time, too!! Thanks for such a wonderful home to stay in!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020