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Side yard on 3rd Street
Entrance on 3rd Street

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10199.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Rehoboth Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tanger Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 front house

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 front house

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1 Front house

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage on Sussex

The Cottage on Sussex - Newly refreshed authentic Rehoboth Beach cottage in The Pines. Conveniently located 1 1/2 blocks from Rehoboth Avenue, 2 1/2 blocks to the beach and across the street from Lake Gerar park. Perfect for 1 or 2 families with 2 kitchens and 2 living/dining areas. The cottage has five bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus an outdoor shower. Sleeps 12 (10 in beds and another 2 on a sleeper sofa in the second living room). Secluded back paved and fenced patio is perfect for alfresco dining. Pet policy allows 2 dogs with non-refundable pet fee of $200 per dog. Driveway/garage parking for two. City street parking permits for non-metered spots for two cars included.
Linens and towels are NOT provided by host.
302-668-7375 - Ron


Property manager

Ron Bowersock

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Unreturned parking permit for ANY reason - $250!!!!
Any indication of smoking on the property will result in a forfeiture of deposit and you be asked to leave immediately. No exceptions!

Important information

You need to know

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 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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 1299029

About the area

Rehoboth Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in The Pines, a neighbourhood in Rehoboth Beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Beach Arcade and Virtual Fun Arcade & Playland are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Funland - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Parrot Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Summerhouse Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cultured Pearl Restaurant & Sushi Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage on Sussex pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Cottage on Sussex?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage on Sussex?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage on Sussex located?

Located in the city centre, this The Pines holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Gerar, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Rehoboth Beach. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Despite the heatwave, the family enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The home was clean, conveniently located to all restaurants and boutique shops, and was filled with games and entertainment for the children. The host was very accessible and the home provided all of the amenities needed to make it a very memorable vacation. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, easy access to everything, charming house. Can’t beat the location! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on Sussex

We had a great stay. The property was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house/location

Good house/location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the home you want to book

All week we marveled at how proximate to everything this house was and yet the road it is on is so peaceful and lush. We just loved staying here, I think you will too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable cottage

Really enjoyed our stay at the Cottage.Worked for our group. Owner was very accommodating and house was great. Dog friendly a real plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay at cottage at sussex

we really enjoyed the home. like the fact that it is two homes in one. very well laid out and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for a group

We had 8 adults and one toddler. The 5 bedrooms accommodated us easily and the layout gave us a lot of space, we were not all over each other. The house was well equipped and had a lot of beach “stuff” - chairs, umbrella, wagon, etc. The house is in a fabulous location, a few blocks away from Rehoboth avenue with a multitude of shops and restaurants. It’s an 8-10 minutes walk to the beach, but it’s an easy walk. We all had a fabulous week. It didn’t hurt that we had wonderful weather. ☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davidson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Rehoboth Beach Rental!

The Cottage on Sussex was the perfect beach rental for our vacation! The house is big (5 bedrooms) but somehow feels cozy. Kitchen was perfect, nicely updated and has everything you need. Two family rooms in the front and back of the house and three full bathrooms all made it so comfortable and relaxing. The garage is full of plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, and wagons/carts to transport everything. Also, beds were super comfortable; not always the case at hotels or rentals so that was a real nice surprise. Location was perfect. Two blocks North of Rehoboth Ave and two blocks from the ocean. Parked the cars and walked everywhere. Finally, communicating with the owner was so easy. Very responsive and helpful. Will absolutely stay here again. 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hospitality and location

Our vacation wouldn't be completed if we stayed in some other place than the Cottage on Sussex. It was quality vacation. The house was easy to find, it was clean and spacious. Ron was a very kind and generous host who was always available by text, email or phone. Also we were able to take our pup with us and it added to peace and joy of staying in Ron's place. The cottage located close to shopping and entertainment area of Rehoboth. And of course walking distance to the beach. We will love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comments

House was very nice overall and we enjoyed our stay. A little further from the beach than we expected and back yard very small. Also very limited TV programming available. Would recommend access to ESPN.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

don t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ron is a wonderful host

House is large enough for the 8 of us, with room to move about. 3 blocks from Boardwalk, walking to restaurants, and only 1 block from Rehoboth Av. Parking for 3 cars plus 2 passes for always available street parking. Though everything was as it should be, it's nice knowing that Ron is always a text away to handle any minor (or, in the unlikely event of something bigger) issue. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rehoboth getaway

My wife and I chose 24 Sussex for the proximity to the beach/boardwalk and the fact that pets are permitted and we were not disappointed. The home was beautiful and well equipped with everything needed for some time at the beach. Brand new beach chairs were in the garage and they were used everyday. Corner lot within 100 yards of a wooded area full of trails which were great for the pups. The only communication we had with Ron (owner) was prior to the trip for the access code. There was no need to reach out to him during the trip because everything ran smoothly. If we decide to go back to Rehoboth, 24 Sussex would be out first choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Laleh J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Owner was very rude to us

It’s true that the house is well situated and nicely decorated inside. The kitchen is well equipped. It is close to the beach. That's where it ends for us at this point given the very bad taste in our mouth from the owner. It all started when my husband, who is a doctor, had to rush back home unexpectedly a day early to see patients early Saturday morning 7/25. In his rush, my husband forgot the Rehoboth parking pass in his car. I felt very badly about this. I texted the owner, apologizing profusely, offering to Fedex the pass to him, apologizing again in the texts, and asking him any next steps. He said to fedex the pass, which I said my husband would do on Saturday. He did not complain about that, BUT, all bets were off after that. We were dealing with an angry, rude person who did not hesitate to try to bully us on our last morning. The owner treated us so poorly that, unless you wish to deal with someone who, at a moment's notice, can turn on you, we would suggest you look elsewhere. The owner had emailed house rules to us including a checkout time of 10:30 am before our travels to this location. Come the Saturday morning of our departure, after this parking pass issue and our many apologies had happened, he was ON the property one hour before checkout time, at 9:30 am. From about 9:45 am to 10:30 am, it was an intimidation-fest, the details of which I won’t go into here. This concerned among other things, walking into the house while we still had it and were trying to pack before checkout time, yelling at us to leave faster, and yelling at us that we were “late” and “messing up the day for everybody.” But we were not late. And we had the house until 10:30. It was incredible. It’s sad because it was our one vacation after a year of really hard work, and it left an awful taste in our mouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn g.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Great house in walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and the beach. The living areas are a good size, very comfortable. The house is clean. The additional kitchen on the second level was great for family that wakes up early (well before the rest of us) and starts the day with coffee. The completely fenced in courtyard was wonderful for the dogs. Communication with Ron was very good. He was very responsive. We all had such a good time and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Our second time at the Cottage on Sussex was as wonderful and relaxing as our first. The home (and it feels like home) is wonderful and cozy and so well laid out. You can all gather together or head to your own quiet corner without any problems. The location is perfect. Just a short to the Main Street and the beach, but also so quiet and peaceful at the house. The owner Ron is fantastic. So attentive and accommodating! Can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming!

This house is absolutely charming and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked, so we were able to cook and clean up with ease. A short walk to the shops on the Avenue and an easy walk up to the beach. Communication with the owner was easy. We had a delightful stay as did our dogs!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was FABULOUS

What a wonderful property. The pictures don’t do justice to the house itself. The house is perfect - a perfect spot to gather together, but also enough room to have privacy. It’s in greasy condition - easily winning the award for best beds and water pressure in showers of any rental we’ve ever had! The location was ideal. A private feeling neighborhood that was just a short walk to all the activities. We put the car in the driveway and left it there. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., MD - Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home lovely location!

Our family had a wonderful time in this home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and great property!!

Great host - Ron makes sure your stay is great and his home is fantastic! Our family loved staying at the property and had a blast! Thanks Ron!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation June 25 - July 2

We had a pretty nice week. Some of the beach chairs were not in great shape and kept collapsing, but all in all a nice place. Maybe replace some chairs and the beach umbrella. The grill was not clean, but we had brought a grill mat, so that took care of it. My family was surprised bed linen was not included, but I prefer my own, so I didn’t have a complaint about that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

We loved our stay in the Cottage on Sussex! Perfect size for an extended family of 7 (including a 3 year old and a 4-month old) plus dog. Ron is a friendly and attentive host; the house is well organized and equipped for individual and group activities; and the location is close to the beach as well as restaurants, cafes and shops. We are already looking forward to our next stay in summer 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kata S., Fruitland, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, awesome house

We had the best time during the 2021 Sea Witch Festival. It was the perfect location, very close to all activities. The house had enough rooms and beds to accommodate our 2 families with 5 children combined (and a dog). Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend with Friends

This home was just the right fit for a group of a friends who helped me surprise my fiancé with a weekend get together. Plenty of room for friends and family to eat, drink or relax together and a great location in one of Rehoboth’s best neighborhoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ron Bowersock

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Ron & Beth have owned in Rehoboth for over 15 years. Recently sold their condo to purchase the "Cottage" to be closer to the beach. Beth loves the beach; Ron plays golf. Text if you have any questions - 3_0_2 6_6_8 7_3_7_5

Why they chose this property

Close to the beach and close to Rehoboth Ave with all the restaurants and shops but on a quiet street.

What makes this property unique

Cottage allows for family separation within the cottage living areas.
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, living, dining in the main house.
2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, kitchen, living in the front house.
Also parking onsite for 2 cars & 2 parking passes for street parking.
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