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CHARMING, UPSCALE CANALFRONT D'LIGHT HOUSE

 
 
 
South Bethany Beach house rental - Canal View -- Facing South -- Ground level
Canal View -- Facing South -- Ground level
 
South Bethany Beach house rental - Canal View -- Facing South -- Ground level

Canal View -- Facing South -- Ground level

Street Side with Ample Parking for 6-7 Vehicles

Street Side with Ample Parking for 6-7 Vehicles

Lower Floor Conversation/Reading Space and Circular Stair To Main/Middle Floor

Lower Floor Conversation/Reading Space and Circular Stair To Main/Middle Floor

Midlevel Deck Area

Midlevel Deck Area

Canal View Westward

Canal View Westward

Queen Bdrm, Lower Flr, Slider Grnd Level Decking

Queen Bdrm, Lower Flr, Slider Grnd Level Decking

Great Room -- Faces South

Great Room -- Faces South

Top Floor Master Bedroom

Top Floor Master Bedroom

Bedroom with Queen and Single

Bedroom with Queen and Single

Bedroom with Full Bed, Main Floor

Bedroom with Full Bed, Main Floor

Queen Master Bedroom Main Floor

Queen Master Bedroom Main Floor

Per night (USD) $350 - $500
Per week $2,110 - $3,485
  • Bedrooms7
  • Sleeps18
  • 5 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the South Bethany Beach vacation house rental
7 BR, 5 BA, Sleeps 18

D'LIGHTHOUSE is a delightful experience for you and your large family or group. This seven bedroom, five full-bath, three-floor house is located on a bayside canal and only minutes walk (about 350 yds.) to the Atlantic Ocean beach. A clean and wholesome home with a sunroom, extensive decking, and two master bedrooms, you will enjoy it for sunning, quiet reading or group socializing.

A year-round house with two-zone air conditioning and heat, it also has a free-standing wood-burning fireplace. Not only is this a great location for the hot summer months, it is also warm and comfy in the transitional months and winter. Especially, one can enjoy the beautiful days of Fall and Spring for a week or weekend get-away. Enjoy the warmth and spirit of the fireplace on those colder mornings and evenings. CONTACT EMAIL ONLY, PLEASE

As a golf destination there are more than 20 public golf courses within 25 miles, from Ocean City and Berlin, Maryland to Rehoboth, Delaware. No sales tax shopping occurs in over 100 outlets and other shops. Restaurants galore, with come-as-you-are informality and ethnic to gourmet menus, abound in the area and most are open year round. So come to South Bethany, Delaware, one of the Quiet Resorts and kick back and enjoy yourselves! CONTACT EMAIL ONLY, PLEASE.

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South Bethany Beach house rental - Canal View -- Facing South -- Ground level

Canal View -- Facing South -- Ground level

Street Side with Ample Parking for 6-7 Vehicles

Street Side with Ample Parking for 6-7 Vehicles

Lower Floor Conversation/Reading Space and Circular Stair To Main/Middle Floor

Lower Floor Conversation/Reading Space and Circular Stair To Main/Middle Floor

Midlevel Deck Area

Midlevel Deck Area

Canal View Westward

Canal View Westward

Queen Bdrm, Lower Flr, Slider Grnd Level Decking

Queen Bdrm, Lower Flr, Slider Grnd Level Decking

Great Room -- Faces South

Great Room -- Faces South

Top Floor Master Bedroom

Top Floor Master Bedroom

Bedroom with Queen and Single

Bedroom with Queen and Single

Bedroom with Full Bed, Main Floor

Bedroom with Full Bed, Main Floor

Queen Master Bedroom Main Floor

Queen Master Bedroom Main Floor

Nearest Airport : SBY Salisbury, MD at 35 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Lewes DE-Cape May NJ at 18 Miles
Nearest Motorway : DE Route 1 (Coastal HWY) at 0.2 Miles
Nearest Beach : South Bethany at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Sea Colony Shop Center at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Bear Trap Dunes, Ocean View at 3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Cottage Cafe, Bethany Beach at 0.5 Miles
Car: necessary

Rehoboth Beach, DE 18 miles; Fenwick Island 5 miles: Ocean City, MD 5 miles.

Other Activities: Crabbing

Golf: More than 20 Golf Courses between Souther DE and Coastal MD. Distances Vary 3-25 miles.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in South Bethany Beach, Delaware

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Winter/Spring
Apr 1 2013 - Jun 8 2013
$370
$370
$2,520
2 Nights
 
extra night: $370    
 
Summer
Jun 9 2013 - Aug 17 2013
$500
$500
$3,485
1 Week
 
extra night: $500    
 
End of Summer
Aug 18 2013 - Aug 31 2013
$370
$370
$2,560
1 Week
 
extra night: $370    
 
Fall/Winter
Sep 1 2013 - Dec 21 2013
$350
$350
$2,110
2 Nights
 
extra night: $350    
 
Holiday
Dec 22 2013 - Jan 4 2014
$360
$360
$2,400
3 Nights
 
extra night: $360    

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 8.0%

Notes

  • Add 8% of base rent for Town tax. Deposit 50% of rental rate within 10 days
  • All rentals add: $400 Separate Check for potentially Refundable Damage Deposit and include at final payment. There
    is an option to purchase nonrefundable damage/security insurance at final payment if paymnet is done online and eliminate the $400 refundable check to owner at final payment.
    Deposit: 50% of rental amount due in 10 days. Early rental deposit reduction for contracts signed by November 15. Contact email only. Contract emailed only after request.
    Time is not blocked off in calendar until signed contract and deposit check, echeck, or credit card deposit has been
    accepted by bank.
    Final payment of balance due 14 days before occupancy. Full payment due for reservations made 30 days or less before arrival.. All payments can be check, echeck, or credit card (VISA, M/C, DISC).
  • Dates available: Year Round. $150 EXTRA CHARGE FOR 3-d HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.
    Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

    View Calendar Email Owner Phone 1: Email Only
    Links to more information:
    CLICK HERE - Town of South Bethany Beach Website
    CLICK HERE - Ocean City, Maryland Website
    Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in South Bethany Beach, Delaware

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Floor Area:
  • 2738 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Family
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Alarm Clock
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Stove
  • Iron & Board
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Heating
  • Sofa Bed
  • Washing Machine
  • Broadband Access
  • Telephone
  • Parking Off Street
  • Internet
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Lobster Pot
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , 3rd Floor, Master
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , 3rd Floor Hall
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , 2nd Floor Master
    Bathroom 4 - toilet , combination tub/shower , 2nd Floor Hall
    Bathroom 5 - toilet , tub , shower , 2nd Floor Hall
Bedrooms:
  • 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , 1 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 4 - 1 queen , 1 twin/ single
    Bedroom 5 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 6 - 1 double
    Bedroom 7 - 2 twin/ single , Trundle
Entertainment:
  • Games
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • Television
  • Books for Kids
  • DVD Player
  • Toys
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books for Adults
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Radio
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Barbecue
  • Small Cooler
  • Beach Chairs
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Balcony
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Boat Dock
  • Large Cooler
  • Wood Deck
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • marina
  • water parks
  • churches
  • bay/sound
  • winery tours
  • museums
  • live theater
  • library
  • reefs
  • cinemas
  • theme parks
  • restaurants
  • ruins
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • antiquing
  • outlet shopping
  • beachcombing
  • gambling casinos
Local Services & Businesses:
  • laundromat
  • groceries
  • fitness center
  • massage therapist
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surfing
  • paragliding
  • swimming
  • golf
  • cycling
  • deepsea fishing
  • water skiing
  • freshwater fishing
  • jet skiing
  • golf privileges optional
  • pier fishing
  • sailing
  • hiking
  • roller blading
  • surf fishing
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
Notes: Off Street Parking, Heat and Air Conditioning updateda 2008. Covered Parking for 1-2, total parking 5-7 cars. One King bed, 4 Qu beds, 1 dbl bed, 1 twin, 1 twin with trundle, 5 full bathrooms, CONTACT EMAIL ONLY PLEASE

Reviews for this vacation house rental in South Bethany Beach, Delaware

Charming, Upscale Canalfront D'Light House
average rating of 3.6 based on 9 reviews
business
Charming, Upscale Canalfront D'Light House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p149244
South Bethany Beach Delaware
Ellicott City MD
5

Great for our golf group

5 of 5
Submitted: May 12, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
We stayed 3 nights with our group of 8 golfers. This house is perfect for that size group. We even had 4 other guys join us there for dinner 2 nights and the house was still roomy for all. Great place to kick back, enjoy the deck, and fully equipped kitchen. There is also plenty of room for parking for several vehicles. Bear Trap Dunes is only minutes away and the other courses were all within a half an hour for us. We loved staying there and hope we can make it an annual event.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you golf group for your positive comments about the D'Light House. Golf has become very prevalent in the area. The house is ideal for housing 2 foursomes. What's more ideal for golfers is the weather and lack of crowds in spring and fall months.

For the summer months the house is ideal for family or friends groups up to 15-17 to enjoy the canal for boating, the wide beach and decks for sunning (Remember sun screen) and all the amenities and towns nearby for shopping and any level of dining and enjoyment.

The D'LIGHT HOUSE is bright and clean, no must. As noted the kitchen is very well equipped. This off-season three showers that had curtains were replaced by modern doors, all the casement windows with worn mechanics and cranks were repaired, and outside railings and decking painted.

Dr. Don Dillon (Ret), Owner
business
Charming, Upscale Canalfront D'Light House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p149244
South Bethany Beach Delaware
Lancaster, PA
4

Lots of fun in South Bethany

4 of 5
Submitted: August 21, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
D'Lighthouse has great nautical decor. Circular steps were a little difficult to maneuver with armfuls
of clean laundry. but we managed quite well. Decks need repairs and top floor balcony railing is very
shaky. It was fun to crab from the deck, children loved it. Caught alot of crabs, but only a few keepers.
Quiet neighborhood, friendly people. Love being close enough to walk to the ocean and a very short
drive to Bethany boardwalk. Could use an extra refrigerator and some shelving to store groceries.
House is big enough for large families, but needs more food storage. All in all, we had a great vacation.
Thanks Don
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Families with Teenagers
business
Charming, Upscale Canalfront D'Light House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p149244
South Bethany Beach Delaware
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

A Good Review Submitted to Owner

Submitted: July 31, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Dearest Don,
What a delight it was to spend a week in the D Light House! We had such a wonderful time. We loved being on the canal with our ski boat and kayak and it was a double delight to be so close to the ocean. We had plenty of room for our entire family. One of our favorite things was reading the tribute to your wife. We loved all the little sitting areas that allowed for many conversations and allowed lfor so much diverse activity!

Sincerely,
business
Charming, Upscale Canalfront D'Light House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p149244
South Bethany Beach Delaware
Middletown, De New Castle County
2

Not what expected

2 of 5
Submitted: July 30, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
D'Lighthouse was anything but a delight. It was very dirty with counters not even wiped off. There was absolutely no place to store food except on the floor. The small circular stairway was a hazard for both young and old. The decking needs to be replaced in places before someone gets hurt. The owner was readily available and did respond to our calls. Overall, it was a great vacation due to our family being all together.
Owner's Response: Yes, this party was not happy with the house. This is a very unusual criticism. The house cleaner and I pay special attention to cleanliness. Here we missed something and I apologized and we came in and rectified the issues on the day of arrival. More than half of the cleaning deposit was refunded. We did spend more that 5 hours in the house cleaning that day. There is an intent to replace the decking and probably by next season it will be. Many homes do not have the extensive walkway decking and number of outside stairwells and decks that this house has. The narrow circular stairway to the ground floor is not for the elderly. Rarely is that mentioned regarding children or young adults. As the renter mentioned, this house is a great place for several families to get together for vacations, special occasions and reunions.
business
Charming, Upscale Canalfront D'Light House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p149244
South Bethany Beach Delaware
Pennsylvania
3

Needs some Updating.

3 of 5
Submitted: July 11, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
The house has plenty of room for everyone, however, a lot of things need to be looked at and updated. The decking is great, but it needs to be power washed and repainted. I was glad no one got hurt walking in bare feet. Loved having the dogs allowed to stay, that was a great perk. Circular stairway is hard on younger children and senior citizens. We had the youngest couples stay down there and kept the old folks upstairs on the main floor. Owner had told us the dryer handle was broken, too bad people cant respect things and treat them as if they were the owner. All sliding doors were hard to open and close. We found it a long walk to the beach and had the older people driven up and dropped off. Not sure if we would rent again, neighbors were very nice and it was quiet, so that was a big plus.
We had awesome weather, hot and sunny every single day, so we were out a lot and the house didnt really bother me too much, but some in our group were not happy with the place at all. Wish it was in better shape, it could be a terrific place.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Families with Teenagers
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