Title: Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32600000/32591600/32591578/782b1fac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32600000/32591600/32591578/aa208cfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32600000/32591600/32591578/9a903ad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32600000/32591600/32591578/w575h767x1y1-48204b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32600000/32591600/32591578/b9e13886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in a beautiful neighborhood, this charming house is only 1 mile from the beach and backs up to the Bethany Canal. Savor morning coffee on the large deck, take in birdwatching views of Ted, our resident Blue Heron. Enjoy kayaking on the canal or stroll along to town via a convenient trolley ride for just a quarter. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 Our house is located in a quite, beautiful neighborhood. It is a short distance to the beach (only 1 mile to the beach). The backyard backs up to the Bethany Canal. It feels more like a home than a summer rental. From June 1st to September 5th , weekly rentals only - Saturday - Saturday. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, coffeemaker, etc. It is shabby-chic with granite countertops, and open shelving, and connects to the family room. The living areas are very comfy with a pottery barn feel and cozy leather furniture with hardwood floors throughout. Dining area off kitchen with extra dishes for a large family. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a king-sized bed, walk-in closet, full private bath, T.V, and DVD player. The other 3 bedrooms have comfortable queen beds and share an additional full bath. All bedrooms have ceiling fans for additional comfort. Enjoy cocktails on the large deck, and cook on the grill while watching friends or kids kayak in the canal. The backyard is a bird lovers' paradise that feels and looks like a nature reserve. There is a majestic Blue Heron living there that we named Ted! You can also leave your car in the driveway and take the fun and convenient trolley to town and the beach. It cost a whopping quarter to ride. The trolley runs 9 am - 10 pm every 30 minutes. During the summer we ONLY rent Saturday to Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. LINENS AND TOWELS ARE NOT INCLUDED. Please bring your own. Keywords: Birders Paradise, Large Deck, Screened Porch, Kayak friendly Canal, Close to the Beach and Boardwalk, Leave car at home and take the Trolley to the beach or walk the short 1/2 mile to the ocean. \*\*Saturday to Saturday rentals Memorial Day thru Labor Day only. You must be 21 years old to rent. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31380000/31375300/31375202/27a03455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bethany's Hidden Treasure and Hide Away 4Br that Sleeps 12 w/Game Room in Garage Ocean View - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=31375202&PinnedHotelID=31375202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87380000/87371800/87371713/ff2cf6f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly Townhome in desired Stewards Watch Community- 5mins to the beach Bethany Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=87371713&PinnedHotelID=87371713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25650000/25647400/25647313/0dec8c04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bethany Beach and Close by Marinas! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 ### Property is also known as Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16 House Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16 Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16 House Beach Lovers Retreat Canal 4br/2.5ba-spec Offer 7/9 7/16 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.53873%2C-75.07747&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t9XEt1OjQKDmpZ2h9JanoWEXUVM=) Bethany Beach, DE #### What's nearby - Bethany Beach Nature Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - The Salt Pond Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Ocean City Station - 30 min drive - Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Royal Farms - ‬18 min walk - ‪Wawa - ‬10 min walk - ‪Birds Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bethany Diner - ‬8 min walk - ‪Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bethany Beach Nature Center, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Bandstand are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beach Lovers Retreat on the Bethany Beach Canal 4BR/2.5BA-spec offer 7/9 -7/16 Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house I stayed here for 10 weeks and the house was very convenient with it being right on the trolley route. Ajar and his wife were wonderful and staying in constant communication making sure eveything was going well since I was there for such a long stay. I loved my first summer in Bethany and look forward to many more. ##### Heather M. Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael O. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Vacation The location was great with a very short drive to the beach. The back deck and porch were great for the whole family. The house clearly had some appliance and other home upgrades (dishwasher, refrigerator, roof, and TV's). The beds were comfortable. However the house had a musty moist stinky smell in a lot of rooms. Water spots on the ceiling. Some rooms did not seem like they have been cleaned all summer. There were bottles left under a bed, dog fur all over, dust, and spider webs in corners, etc. There were a lot of roofing nails all over the front and back yard. We were not comfortable with using the dishes or utensils due to the lack of cleanliness inside the drawers. We had to clean the washer, toaster, and some living spaces. Also, the pans seemed too old and scratched. We purchased some when we were there. It seems like the house needs a deep, thorough cleaning. It would help a lot. It did not have a pool table or working fireplace as stated in the description. The owner did reach out to ask how we were doing. The kids loved the trolley ride, which picked us up directly in front of the house. Overall we did truly enjoy our trip though. ##### Michael O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Katy A. 2 Dec 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice for a Short Stay Overall we had a nice stay, the house was fine. The owner was responsive to our questions and checked in with us to make sure we got in to the house fine upon our arrival. ##### Katy A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim A. 24 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre-Memorial Day Retreat Great house! We had a great time. We loved the deck and the screened porch. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Kim A. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Proximity to downtown was great. Tranquil backyard. Great value. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C., Eastover, nc 23 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and plenty of space! Wonderful experience! The neighborhood is amazing, the house has plenty of space, and the hosts were super communicative! 2 living rooms made the kids happy. Lots of space for my dogs. I have never had a host be so friendly and available! Definitely recommend! ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph J. 14 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway weekend. Rented the house for a getaway weekend with friends, to unplug. Was a great place and great location for us. We would diffently stay here again. ##### Joseph J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer c. 3 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Owners The owners went above and beyond to make sure we were cared for. They wanted this to be a comfortable stay. They had great communication and are very kind, helpful and thoughtful. Thank you!! ##### jennifer c. Stayed 62 nights in Oct 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ruth Ann K. 18 Sept 2018 #### Nice location, beautiful surroundings, strong musty smell, aspects not suitable for rental The backyard and back deck are lovely and idyllic. There is a creek/canal in the back and it is very peaceful to look at. The neighborhood is quiet and charming too. They also have a pool table and a grill for guests to use. Also, there is a very easy entry through the garage and we ended up not even needing to find or use the keys. The downsides: The house has a bad, musty odor. We arrived at 10pm (after hanging out nearby with the rest of our family at the house where they were staying) only to find that there were people in the house. We called the owner and were told they were probably the cleaners. It turned out that they were. They were finishing up. He was not at all apologetic. And check in was much earlier so we would have arrived at a dirty rental. We also couldn’t find the sheets and had to track them down. Again, the person was not apologetic and made it our problem. We eventually found 3 sets of queen/full sheets but no King size that would fit the largest bed (which is a King). So we had to borrow sheets from our relatives’ house in order to be able to sleep in the bed. The King size bed was overly soft, likely very old and gave me back pain. We had to also borrow an air mattress from our relatives because I couldn’t sleep in that bed. Also, the full size bed in the bedroom nearest the steps was broken (the bottom right leg) when we got there. My sister had to put a pile of books underneath the metal frame to hold it up. Otherwise that side collapsed. It was a bad feeling to arrive at a place that isn’t being checked upon to make sure it is suitable for guests/renters. My niece ended up sleeping in her parents’ bed because the bed that was broken also was way too soft and uneven. It seemed like a rental that was not being looked after. Overall this place could be so nice if they updated the beds, no broken ones, if they got rid of the musty smell, and if they had clear consistency about where things are (sheets) and had the place cleaned before check in. ##### Ruth Ann K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn Mary W., South Huntington NY 5 Sept 2018 #### Convenient location! The house is very conveniently located on the Beach Trolley route and near everything! Could easily accommodate 8-10 for sleeping. A little tight for gathering that many inside, though. Lovely deck, screen porch and yard. On the canal. Deer in the morning! Comfortable homey atmosphere. ##### Lynn Mary W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea D., Upper Pottsgrove Twp., Pa 27 Jul 2018 #### We truly enjoyed our stay at this house. This house provided the amount of room needed for our family and the neighborhood was extremely nice. The whole family loved riding the trolley to the beach and back into town in the evening. The screened in porch was relaxing and the deck provided ample room for the family to dine outside. The only negative comment I could say is that the house could benefit from a bit of TLC. ##### Andrea D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Bob M. 16 Aug 2017 #### Good Vacation Property close to Bethany Beach We had a great stay in the "Beach Lovers Retreat." Enjoyed the spaciousness of the home, inside & out & had a great week with our children & grandchildren, plenty of room for all of us to be together. The property was well maintained, and the hosts were very responsive to our questions. The proximity to the beach & "downtown" was good; can be easily walked or you can conveniently ride the trolley (.25 cents) that picked us up in front of the house. ##### Bob M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017