Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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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!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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 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.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Very children friendly 6 were raised here.
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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 Rehoboth Beach Public Library. 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. Visit our Bethany Beach travel guide
Does Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
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).
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Private Salt-Water Pool-Close to Ocean!Kayaks provided-Crabbing Dock-sleeps 14+ Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
We had a wonderful time at this property. The house was beautiful and spacious, and perfect for our kids to play safely. The baby gate was much appreciated! We loved having the pool right outside for our private use and the location being so close to the state park and Bethany. We also enjoyed using the kayaks at the picturesque Salt Pond at the end of the private road. Thank you for opening your home to us! We’d love to return again in the future!
This was our yearly family trip to Bethany. With the grandkids nearly adults we didn’t mind being a bit farther away. We usually stay close to the beach. The property was clean and the pool inviting. We had close access to the highway but yet not on top of it. We enjoyed crabbing at the Salt Pond too. Everyone we encountered was friendly. Our only negative comment would be to have access to a second refrigerator. With 5 bedrooms and 10 + people staying it would be very helpful. Otherwise it was everything we could ask for.
Everything about this property was perfect. The house was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. The teenage girls especially loved their space with their own bathroom. We also enjoyed the pond for paddle boarding but most of all the boys were so excited about catching so many large crabs at the dock. It was very convenient being so close to the house. The pool provided so much fun for all of us especially the kids. Rosemary and Billy are wonderful caring people who respond quickly to any issues. They work hard to make sure your vacation is a good one. Thank you
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.
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.
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!!!!
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!!
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.
10 Jul 2015
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.
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!!
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.
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
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.