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Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families

Vacation home near Bethany Beach Boardwalk in Bethany Beach

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Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, video games, books
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Fenwick Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sea Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Bethany Beach

South Bethany stay.With a stay at this South Bethany vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fenwick Island Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fenwick Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • beach near Sea Colony - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Maryland Beach - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 24 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Claws Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬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.

Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families

Original South Bethany: This is a very simple beach house, with all amenities and gas grill, focused on ocean proximity (90 steps to be exact). Outside shower. Crow's nest with ocean views, 4 Bedrooms, each has a screen porch or deck, living/dining room, screened porch for outside dining, rec room with a pull-out sofa , TV and fridge. Sleeps 9, and a pull out sofa. 3 Full Baths. 1 block walk to York Beach shopping center-Grotto's and Rosenfelds deli, plus shopping. One block from Delaware State Park. Easy bike ride to Bethany (1.3mi), kayak access directly across street on bayside. Come back to simple beach life. Exterior deck renovations for 2025 season.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Fenwick Island Beach and 4.8 mi (8-min drive) from Ocean City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino at Ocean Downs (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families to downtown Bethany Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from York Beach.

Simple Beach House- Steps to the Ocean- good for multi-gen families Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Great stay at Stacy's beach house

We had a lovely time at this beach house. Everything was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the house so much. Very clean and new appliances . Stacy was a great host , communicated with us promptly . Just a short walk to a great beach . We are looking foward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Huge house great location

Great location short walk to the beach. We had 8 people and there was more than enough places to sleep. And there are SO many porches! (Like 4). Only complaints were that the kitchen wasn't really well stocked (no trash bags, paper towels, dish sponges) and that the owner was a bit late in getting back to me about the details which made me nervous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry D.

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

great location

house was perfect size for the 5 of us and so close to beach. I do think the kitchen should be better organized and pots and pans should be replaced. We also had to wipe down all countertops and wash all silverware, dishes , glasses and anything used in kitchen as things were not cleaned and put away well. be sure to bring your own TP and paper towels as well as bathroom liquid soap( the ones there were sooo old )
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine K.

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

It’s a great location and the house is fine

South Bethany is wonderful! This property is perfectly placed. The property manager was great. We had no need to contact her as all was at it was supposed to be. The house is older and needs a redo. Rusty baseboard heaters, most furniture was extremely worn (in need of new slipcovers) and there was a damp smell. I know you get that at the beach, but this was noticeably worse than other places I have stayed in South Bethany.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing Location - few cona

This house is wonderful. It basically has five bedrooms (the rec room has a pull-out couch). Two families of four plus one Grandma had plenty of space. The location literally can not be beat. However... Guests need to know that there are no "extras" provided by the hosts. We had to bring our own sheets and towels (which is okay, but not known ahead of time), shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, cooking spray... Which is all stuff that has just been there with the other VRBOs I've rented. Overall, great. Just takes some extra planning/packing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mildred G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unhealthy rental

This is a place from hell. From the dangerous odor from creosote coating on poles in garage to mold and rust on air conditioner vents. Smoke alarms not functioning. Pull out sofa with stains on mattress. Deck needing help, touch it and get splinters. Bathroom faucets rusted. Have pictures of things listed. Left after one night and family vacation ruined.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca A.

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

Great Location. House needs work.

My family and I had a wonderful time at the beach last week! The house is pretty cozy and a fabulous location, however the house needs a lot of work. Unfortunately, we did not feel safe going onto the upper deck with our kids (very shaky and old wood), lots of stains on carpets, and many of the blinds did not function in the house (main room especially). With that said, there were a lot of things still left (in drawers and cabinets) from previous visitors which did not feel very cleanly. Overall, would recommend for location and coziness, but offering advice to owner to renovate parts of the house to make it more appealing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mixed Bag

Positives: Spacious house. Very close to beach, super comfortable beds, nice porches, lots of games, books, puzzles. The beach was excellent and not terribly crowded. Negatives: The house needs some maintenance and a deep cleaning. Bathroom floors had packed dirt/mold in corners, dirty baseboards, and shower curtain liner was mildewed...yuck! Oven door appeared to be broken and oven was very dirty so we didn't attempt to use it. Coffee drops on kitchen counters near coffee pot when we arrived indicated not much care in cleaning before our arrival. Nice white cotton slipcovers on furniture were in need of a wash. Dishwasher was moldy when we arrived and we cleaned it before we used it. Overall these are things that would not require a lot of effort or money to fix but would go a long way toward making this a more desirable and pleasant property for renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn C.

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

Great Location!

The house is in a great location, very close to the beach and nice, quiet neighborhood! We also enjoyed how close it was to the state park and enjoyed walking around by the canals across the street. The home was perfect size for our family which included younger children and grandparents. The host Stacy was very responsive whenever we asked questions prior to the trip. The only negative is that the house wasn't cleaned very well prior to our arrival as there were many items left behind by the previous guests including open items in the refrigerator. Also, a lot of the items in the kitchen weren't clean and unorganized.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020