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ELEGANT VICTORIAN W/CARRIAGE HOUSE ON CANAL

 
 
 
Lewes house rental - 213 Second Street(front door on the right)
213 Second Street(front door on the right)
  • Lewes house rental - 213 Second Street(front door on the right)
    Dining Room
    Back patio from the Carriage House
    The Front Porch - aaaahhhh!
    The living room
    The other side of the living room
  • Lewes house rental - Carriage House upstairs bedroom
    The Carriage House looking from the kitchen
    Boats on the Lewes Canal
    The View from the Porch
    Cape Henlopen State Park Beach
 
Lewes house rental - 213 Second Street(front door on the right)

213 Second Street(front door on the right)

Dining Room

Dining Room

Back patio from the Carriage House

Back patio from the Carriage House

The Front Porch - aaaahhhh!

The Front Porch - aaaahhhh!

The living room

The living room

The other side of the living room

The other side of the living room

Carriage House upstairs bedroom

Carriage House upstairs bedroom

The Carriage House looking from the kitchen

The Carriage House looking from the kitchen

Boats on the Lewes Canal

Boats on the Lewes Canal

The View from the Porch

The View from the Porch

Cape Henlopen State Park Beach

Cape Henlopen State Park Beach

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps12
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Lewes vacation house rental
5 Brs; 3 Full Baths; 4 Queens 4 Twins; 1 Queen pullout, outdoor shower

This elegant, 5 bedroom, recently renovated Victorian home and carriage house, located in the Lewes Historic District, balances the original elegance of this home with the casual comforts of the beach. Your city blues will melt away when you arrive! The chairs on the front porch overlook historic downtown Lewes and provide an intimate sense of a more relaxed time in America. Stepping out the sliding doors of the kitchen, you enter the back yard with BBQ and herb garden which is surrounded with privacy fencing. The ground floor living area in the carriage house opens onto the lushly landscaped back yard through French doors that create a luxurious indoor/outdoor living area for intimate dining and entertaining on warm summer nights. The new canal waterfront park is right outside the back gate and parking area; the beach and all Lewes just steps away! For fall and winter visitors, there is a working fireplace!

More on the house: The carriage house has a rustic bedroom with through ventilation under the eaves and a tin roof on the 2nd floor. The 2nd and 3rd floor rear bedrooms in the main house provide views of the canal. The fireplace in the living room warms up any chilly evenings. Televisions with Dish TV and surround-sound are located in the living room and carriage house. There are VCR and CD/DVD players in both houses and in the attic for the kids; and wireless DSL and a printer/fax machine. The house has well appointed bedrooms, a galley kitchen just off the dining room with modern appliances, including a Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and disposal. Customary kitchenware includes everything you need for boiled lobster or steak and salmon on the grill. Laundry is in the basement with entry from the garden. Bike parking rack,hammock, herb garden for your cooking next to the grill, and outdoor shower. There is dedicated parking outside the back gate for 2 midsize cars.

Entertainment: Weekly and seasonal parking passes at Henlopen State Park Beach are inexpensive You may walk or bicycle into the Park for free. Breakwater Harbor Beach (aka Town Beach; by the Dairy Queen) is free and a great spot for toddlers or others who prefer less vigorous swimming. Rehobeth and Dewey Beaches, the boardwalk, outlet malls, movies, and more restaurants are 5 - 15 minutes south on Route 1. These beaches offer the fun of the boardwalk in addition to good ocean swimming and lifeguards. Parking is generally readily available at street meters or in lots. Fishing, dinner cruises, rentals and whale watching are available just across the Canal. Cape May Ferry takes you across the mouth of the Delaware River to historic Cape May.

historic district: Lewes has a vibrant Historic DIstrict with lovely Victorian homes. Some are converted to businesses but most are lived-in.

213 and 215 Second St were built together for 2 generations of the same family; the houses share a wall but all rooms, systems and gardens are separate. The original carriage house (with its horse weathervane) is in our garden. A retired couple-former teachers- have owned 215 for many years and live there during the summer.

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Lewes house rental - 213 Second Street(front door on the right)

213 Second Street(front door on the right)

Dining Room

Dining Room

Back patio from the Carriage House

Back patio from the Carriage House

The Front Porch - aaaahhhh!

The Front Porch - aaaahhhh!

The living room

The living room

The other side of the living room

The other side of the living room

Carriage House upstairs bedroom

Carriage House upstairs bedroom

The Carriage House looking from the kitchen

The Carriage House looking from the kitchen

Boats on the Lewes Canal

Boats on the Lewes Canal

The View from the Porch

The View from the Porch

Cape Henlopen State Park Beach

Cape Henlopen State Park Beach

Nearest Ferry : Cape May Ferry at 1 Miles
Nearest Train : Wilmington at 30 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Rte 1 and Rte 16 at 5 Miles
Nearest Beach : 4 blocks at 1 Miles
Nearest Golf : Rte 1 at 1 Miles
Car: necessary

The house is located immediately adjacent to the downtown shopping and restaurant district with something for everyone - fine dining, clothes, antiques, art, fine crafts, toys, ice cream, wine and beer, two excellent coffee houses, furniture, housewares, beach supplies, post office, banks, and more - all within a few blocks. The gate in the backyard opens directly onto Front Street and the Canal, the new Canal Park, public tennis courts, and fishing and boating facilities. There is ample street parking in front of the house and two dedicated spaces in back. Walk to the town (bay) beach- perfect for young children or go to Cape Henlopen State Park ,a 5 minute drive and an easy 15 minute bicycle ride from the house. It is a truly fine National Seashore Park with a beautiful beach, concession stand, showers, bicycle and nature trails, a seashore education center for the kids, lifeguards, pier fishing, soccer fields and more. Lewes is a year-round destination!

Other Activities: Boardwalk, great restaurants, minigolf, shopping

Golf: Several nice golf courses are nearby (the closest is on Rte 1 North) and mini-golf on Rt1 1 South and in Rehoboth Beach.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Lewes, Delaware

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 5.0%
Cleaning $125

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $2,100-$3000/week
  • Please see the posted rates. If pets are approved by us, pet rates are $250/week or $75/weekend.
  • If your desired time is available, we will hold the spot for you while we send you a lease and you return a deposit. The amount of deposit will depend on the rental and the time of year. Security deposit for summer rentals is generally $500.00; for off-season rentals, it is generally $300.00; amounts may vary depending on the size of your party.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Lewes, Delaware

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 4000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean
  • Town
Theme:
  • Family
  • Historic
General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Activities Guide
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Paper Towels
  • Heating
  • Alarm Clock
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Internet
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Filtered Water
  • Telephone
  • Local Maps
  • Parking Off Street
  • Firewood
  • Wireless Internet
  • Basic Soaps
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking On Street
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Stove
  • Grill
  • Pantry Items
  • Freezer
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Lobster Pot
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Master - 2nd Flr - toilet , shower
    Main 2nd Flr - toilet , shower
    Main 1st Flr - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Main House - outdoor shower
  • The master bedroom is en suite. The other second floor bathroom is shared. The downstairs bathroom is a full bath with a tub/shower. The outdoor shower will have a fully-enclosed gate this summer!
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • Master - 1 queen , En Suite
    Main House 2 - 1 queen
    Main House 3 - 1 queen
    Main House 3rd Floor - 4 twin/ single , 1 trundle
    Carriage House Upstairs - 1 queen , 2 sleep sofa /futon
  • 4 bedrooms with one queen bed each (3 in the main house; 1 in the carriage house); the kids aerie has 4 singles; 1 ground floor queen pullout in the carriage house
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • VCR
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games for Kids
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Toys
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Books for Kids
  • Books for Adults
  • Video Library
  • Television
Communication / Internet:
  • fax
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Bicycles
  • Tennis Court
  • Boat Dock
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Patio
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Beach Chairs
  • Barbecue
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • playground
  • restaurants
  • library
  • cinemas
  • marina
  • pond
  • bay/sound
  • water parks
  • synagogues
  • churches
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • whale watching
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
  • outlet shopping
  • antiquing
  • scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • ATM/bank
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hunting small game
  • pier fishing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hunting
  • golf privileges optional
  • sailing
  • equestrian events
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • jet skiing
  • surf fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • swimming
  • roller blading
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • paragliding
  • wind-surfing
  • water tubing
  • tennis
  • fishing
Notes: 4 bedrooms with queen beds (1 in the Carriage House in back of the Main House) and 1 attic bedroom with 4 twins in the main house; 1 downstairs queen sleep sofa (new mattress!)in the carriage house; 2 off street parking spots; great porch; patio; 2 TVs with satellite and surround sound; fax/printer; DSL; Privacy fencing; outdoor gas grill; outdoor shower with hot water; full size washer& new dryer in basement; mini refrigerator in carriage house. Elderly and infirm are welcome, but there are stairs front and back and the main house bedrooms are on the second floor. We have allowed pets on a few occasions under special circumstances with an additional charge. Pets must be treated for fleas.

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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Lewes, Delaware

Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
business
Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p118706
202-255-8964
Lewes Delaware
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5

Guestbook Comment

Bill, Thanks so much for the use of your awesome house. We were well served here. Look forward to doing it again, Howard
5 of 5
Submitted: March 27, 2005 Stayed: March 2005
Bill,

Thanks so much for the use of your awesome house. We were well served here. Look forward to doing it again,

Howard
Helpful votes: 0/1
business
Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p118706
202-255-8964
Lewes Delaware
5

Great Lewes week-end

5 of 5
Submitted: December 2, 2011 Stayed: October 2011
This Victorian house was perfect for the style and location we wanted when staying in Lewes for my son's wedding in October '11. It felt like we'd stepped into a familar home where we were immediately comfortable with the lovely decor, kitchen and street. We had three families there for a week-end with several kids in their twenties who also had a great time. We had good family fun in the dining room with a pre-wedding breakfast as well as cousin sharing eveniing in the back courtyard with candles under the lovely trees. I would love to return sometime as Lewes is a fantastic little town. My only recommendation would be for a more serious vacumn cleaner be available to guests if they are to tidy the house before their departure.
Oh yes, I forgot to say how members of the family enjoyed sitting on the front porch talking, sorting photos, reading a magazine or waiting for the next 'event' of the week-end! Thanks Bill and Sallie!
Diane
Owner's Response: We are so glad Diane's family enjoyed our house! It is a great place for a wedding party.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p118706
202-255-8964
Lewes Delaware
Virginia
5

Terrific vacation house

5 of 5
Submitted: March 17, 2009 Stayed: September 2008
This is a beautiful home with so much attention to detail. It is amazingly furnished with everything you could need. The main house has got so much room. There is a kids area on the third floor that was a big hit for our family. It also has the cutest Carriage House with a double bedroom upstairs. The landscaping in the courtyard is so lovely. The unit takes up one half of a Victorian house, but in no way does it feel like you are crowded by the neighbors. The front porch is a wonderful spot to sit and relax. It is a short drive to the beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. The bonus of being in town is being able to walk to all the shops and restaurants.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p118706
202-255-8964
Lewes Delaware
washington, DC
5

Guestbook Comment

This is a charming house, very comfortably furnished. Perfect location in town, but near enough to the beaches--best of both worlds! the carriage hous...
5 of 5
Submitted: February 17, 2005 Stayed: February 2005
This is a charming house, very comfortably furnished. Perfect location in town, but near enough to the beaches--best of both worlds! the carriage house out back is a great set-up for kids & their friends. Lewes is a terrific little town.
Helpful votes: 5/6
business
Elegant Victorian w/Carriage house on Canal
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p118706
202-255-8964
Lewes Delaware
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
0

Submitted: January 1, 2005 Stayed: January 2005
If you love the charm of a beautiful Victorian home, fine dining, good shopping, boating, biking, tennis and beautiful beaches, you can't go wrong on Second Street. We hope you will join us in enjoying this special place. Let us know whether you enjoyed it and what we can do to make your next stay even better. Bill Whitman & Sallie Davis.
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