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Lewes cottage rental - 1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District
1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District
 
Lewes cottage rental - 1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District

New Lewes Delaware Sunroom

New Lewes Delaware Sunroom

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Kitchen

Lewes Delaware Master Bedroom

Lewes Delaware Master Bedroom

Lewes Delaware Foyer

Lewes Delaware Foyer

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

Lewes Delaware Living Room

Lewes Delaware Living Room

Lewes Delaware 2nd Bedroom

Lewes Delaware 2nd Bedroom

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Rental Cottage

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Rental Cottage

Lewes Delaware 2nd Floor Bedroom

Lewes Delaware 2nd Floor Bedroom

Lewes Delaware Claw foot Bathtub

Lewes Delaware Claw foot Bathtub

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Special Offer! $300 Discount Off June 1st Week Dates: Jun 1, 2013 to Jun 8, 2013

Photos and Description of the Lewes vacation cottage rental
4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms Sleeps 8 - No Pets (Please)

Gorgeous Historic 1850s, beach cottage completely renovated and expanded in 2006 for a perfect vacation experience. We're right in the middle of the Historic District two blocks from 'downtown.' We're a short bike ride to Cape Henlopen State Park (two miles to the Atlantic Ocean) and Lewes Beach. We're a short drive to hundreds of tax-free outlets.

Extremely fast broadband (25 MP) for streaming, online meetings, Skype. Unlimited Local and North American Long Distance.

New 42' Flat Screen and Patio Furniture Installed June 2009.

Our gleaming new stainless kitchen has all new appliances and utensils and Wolfgang Puck would feel right at home. All of the appliances, furniture, and window treatments were purchased in 2006. We are now taking reservations for discounted off season three-day weekends and full weeks.

Four bedroom, two full bathrooms, and a stunning new sun room facing the huge private garden featuring fruit trees and an historic Coast Guard boathouse.

'we LOVED your house at Lewes': Letter From September 7, 2007

Hi Seth, I just want to let you know how much we LOVED your house at Lewes. My Mom absolutely adored it, and didn't want to leave. Neither did the rest of us. It was so homey and comfortable and we looked forward to returning home every night!

It was truly our best family vacation. We all fell in love with Lewes itself, and I thought Cape Henlopen was fantastic. I also want to thank you for the wonderful suggestions on places to go and things to do. It was so helpful. We had breakfast at the bookstore cafe, my Mom loved Cafe Azafran, and we had a great meal at Striper Bites.

We also ate at home for a few breakfasts and dinners, and the kitchen made it a snap. We put in a reservation for the same week next summer, but we might be interested in renting a different week or even possibly an additional week. Please let us know when you start thinking about booking reservations for next year.

Thanks again so much. Best wishes, E.S. & Family

A Home Away From Home: My family and I lived abroad for many years in Switzerland.

When we traveled abroad we always rented individual

properties because we are a family of six. Hotels were too

expensive and divded our family. We rented through the

internet but were never sure what we were getting ourselves

into. We never experienced a horrible situation but there

were some that could have been better. When we returned to

the US we just continued the tradition of renting via the

internet. Last summer I chose Lewes, DE as our base location

for our family vacation. On a vacation website I saw the 109

Jefferson listing. Sure it mentioned that it was a charming

cottage, in a historic district with a stunning sunroom, but I

was hesitant to believe what I read. The pictures looked nice

so we once again took a gamble and rented the property.

This place was the nicest, cleanest, comfortable place we ever

stayed in. Not only is it beautifully decorated and spot clean

but it feel

'Great location and great house': My mom, sisters, and I stayed here for three days in May and had a fabulous time! The house was perfect for us! The three beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was great for hanging out and relaxing. The sun room was a special treat, perfect for relaxing with some coffee in the morning. The living room was amazing with the most stunning heart pine floors I've ever seen! The house was perfectly located in easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants on 2nd St. The beach is walkable too, but we drove with all of our chairs and coolers and stuff. All in all, a great house in a great location!

ยท By Amy from Harrisonburg, VA on 6/3/2010 for a stay in 5/1/2010

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About Seth Morris - Emails Promptly Returned

My wife and I purchased the property in 2005 and completely renovated and expanded the house over 2005-2006. We added many new windows, refinished the 1850s pine floors, added a new heating/ac system, updated the kitchen, and built a gorgeous new sun room that is the favorite part of the house for our guests.

Seth Morris - Emails Promptly Returned purchased this cottage in 2005
Why Seth Morris - Emails Promptly Returned chose Lewes

It's a beautiful 1850s house on a dead end street filled with other historic properties right in the middle of the Historic District and two blocks from 'downtown.'

What makes this cottage unique

Historic District, exceptionally fast Internet and Unlimited North American Long Distance for business travelers and vacationers who have to take time off to handle a business matter.

Lewes cottage rental - 1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District

New Lewes Delaware Sunroom

New Lewes Delaware Sunroom

Kitchen

Kitchen

Lewes Delaware Master Bedroom

Lewes Delaware Master Bedroom

Lewes Delaware Foyer

Lewes Delaware Foyer

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

Lewes Delaware Living Room

Lewes Delaware Living Room

Lewes Delaware 2nd Bedroom

Lewes Delaware 2nd Bedroom

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Rental Cottage

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Rental Cottage

Lewes Delaware 2nd Floor Bedroom

Lewes Delaware 2nd Floor Bedroom

Lewes Delaware Claw foot Bathtub

Lewes Delaware Claw foot Bathtub

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage

Nearest Airport : Philadelphia International Airport at 111 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Cape May Lewes Ferry at 1 Miles
Nearest Train : Amtrak Wilmington at 90 Miles
Nearest Beach : Rehoboth Beach + Cape Henlopen at 1.1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Striper Bites at 0.25 Miles
Nearest Golf : Midway 18 Hole Public Course at 2 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Striper Bites at 0.25 Miles
Car: recommended

Lewes, Delaware was named one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list of unique and lovingly preserved communities in the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is a great place for history buffs. Our house is in the historic district three short blocks from downtown. Take a walking tour of our excellent museums and learn about the visit of Captain Kidd, War of Independence, War of 1812, and the creation of Lewes as a whaling town by the Dutch in the early 1600s. .

We're only 1 mile from Cape Henlopen State Park -- a 5200-acre nature reserve at the confluence of Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean with beautiful, non-commercial ocean beaches.

Other Activities: Antiquing

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Lewes, Delaware

Special Offer! $300 Discount Off June 1st Week

Special Offer From:
Dates Jun 1, 2013 to Jun 8, 2013

We're offering our last remaining summer week for $300 off for a total of $1,250 + DE Tax and additional fees that our agents will cover if you wish to proceed. We're completely booked from May 25th through August 31st except for this one week.

Notes

  • Additional Fees + Taxes Apply and our rental agents will explain all fees.
  • Additional charges may apply and charges for the standard DE lodging tax will be added.
  • Full Weeks only during the summer

    Please no pets of any kind or size or temperament even if you have a quiet little 8 lb dog that lives in a cage. Thank you.

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

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2780 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Near The Ocean
  • Town
  • Downtown
  • Village
  • Resort
  • Beach
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Adventure
  • Luxury
  • Historic
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities
General:
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking On Street
  • Parking
  • Telephone ...
    Unlimited North American calling and local.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central
  • Fireplace ...
    Amazing fireplace and there is still nearly a half a cord. Of course, this isn't relevant except in the Winter. Please only use the fireplace under supervision.
  • Internet ...
    Comcast broadband (25 MPS) and it's incredibly fast. Ideal for streaming, online meetings, etc.
  • Broadband Access ...
    25 MPS from Comcast - not the very slow DSL you usually get on the road.
  • Living Room ...
    2 chairs and a very comfortable sofa. The original fireplace from the 1850s works great.
  • Filtered Water
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking Off Street
  • Alarm Clock
Kitchen:
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen ...
    Fully stocked kitchen ideal for cooks.
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Unlimited bowls, plates, serving dishes, pots, pans, baking and serving dishes, juicer, blender, food processor, coffee maker, coffee grinder, and other assorted gadgets for any conceivable meal.
  • Coffee Maker ...
    basic coffee maker and a manual coffee grinder. To be safe bring ground coffee.
  • Oven
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Stove
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining ...
    4 people at kitchen table and up to 8 at the very large table in the sunroom. It would work for a big family dinner.
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , clawfoot bathtub
    Outdoor - outdoor shower , Hot & Cold Water
  • There is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , MBR with skylight
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 double , small bedroom
    Bedroom 4 - 1 queen , Upstairs MBR, large room, huge closet
  • Bedroom 1 is a large MBR on the first floor with a bathroom + shower in the room looking out on the garden. Bedroom 2 is a smaller BR on the first floor Bedroom 3 upstairs and there is a full bath with an antique clawfoot bathtub. Bedroom 4 is the upstairs MBR with a huge closet, large room.
Entertainment:
  • Games for Kids
  • Radio
  • Toys
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Books for Adults
  • Television ...
    42' flat screen
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Comcast Basic
  • Books ...
    A ton of fiction and nonfiction that we've supplied - as well as lots of paperbacks left by guests
  • Stereo
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Games
Outside:
  • Patio
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Charcoal Grill
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Fruit bearing paw paws, cherries, figs, persimmon
  • Barbecue
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed ...
    Sorry. We love pets and pet owners but extreme child pet allergy means no pets may visit our house.
Attractions:
  • library
  • cinemas
  • coin laundry
  • museums
  • synagogues
  • autumn foliage
  • winery tours
  • duty free shops
  • marina
  • pond
  • bay/sound
  • playground
  • theme parks
  • restaurants
  • water parks
  • recreation center
  • live theater
  • churches
  • forests
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • photography
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • eco tourism
  • paddle boating
  • horseback riding
  • antiquing
  • whale watching
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • fitness center
  • Babysitter
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • hunting small game
  • equestrian events
  • sound/bay fishing
  • pier fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • paragliding
  • mountain biking
  • hunting
  • water tubing
  • fishing
  • mountain climbing
  • jet skiing
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • freshwater fishing
  • surf fishing
  • surfing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • cycling
  • deepsea fishing
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • rafting
  • roller blading
Notes: No offense but please no pets regardless of size or temperament. We love pets and pet owners. However, some of our returning guests have children with severe pet allergies.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Lewes, Delaware

1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
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1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p177167
Lewes Delaware
5

Started our summer perfectly

5 of 5
Submitted: September 7, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
My family had the pleasure of staying in your home the very first week of our summer break this year and it was perfect. We have stayed in Lewes for years and adore the town and now your home. There was enough space for all of us to be comfortable and the sunroom and kitchen were perfect for everyone to have a meal and play games. I am so hoping that we can stay again in 2012 - I wish I could stay all summer :-)
Helpful votes: 3/3
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1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p177167
Lewes Delaware
PA
5

November Birthday Celebration

5 of 5
Submitted: February 6, 2011 Stayed: November 2010
A vacation I will always treasure. My children rented the house for my 60th Birthday Celebration over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Since they all live in different states it was a wonderful celebration as a family. We all absolutely LOVED the house. It was decorated beautifully and had everyhthing you need, we cooked a complete turkey dinner and enjoyed it around the table in the beautiful sun room. The house was spacious which allowed for everyone to spend time together or have some alone reading time. Although it was November we enjoyed walking time, a little beach time, some great meals, and this house made it a cozy, intimate family time. The town of Lewes is a sweet place with very friendly people. This was a vacation I will never forget.
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback. My wife and I bring the kids to Lewes as often as possible and we always try to improve the house any way we can. We've also been very lucky to have such wonderful guests that treat our house even more carefully than we do. As an owner, your comments really validate all the hard work we've invested in renovating, maintaining, and improving our 1850s house.

Thank you very much and we're always honored when people want to spend time in our house.
Helpful votes: 7/7
business
1850s Historic Lewes Delaware Beach Cottage In Historic District
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p177167
Lewes Delaware
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Submitted: December 11, 2007 Stayed: December 2007
Letter from September 9, 2007: "Hi Seth, I just want to let you know how much we LOVED your house at Lewes. My Mom absolutely adored it, and didn't want to leave. Neither did the rest of us. It was so homey and comfortable and we looked forward to returning home every night! It was truly our best family vacation. We all fell in love with Lewes itself, and I thought Cape Henlopen was fantastic. I also want to thank you for the wonderful suggestions on places to go and things to do. It was so helpful. We had breakfast at the bookstore cafe, my Mom loved Cafe Azafran, and we had a great meal at Striper Bites. We also ate at home for a few breakfasts and dinners, and the kitchen made it a snap. We put in a reservation for the same week next summer, but we might be interested in renting a different week or even possibly an additional week. Please let us know when you start thinking about booking reservations for next year. Thanks again so much. Best wishes, E.S. & Family"
Helpful votes: 6/7
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