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☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lewes Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, Lewes Historic Complex
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1812 Memorial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️

Welcome to your perfect getaway in historic Lewes, Delaware! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom canal-front condo offers stunning water views and a prime location just steps from the beach and downtown.

Though cozy at 500 square feet, the space is thoughtfully designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The condo features a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living area, and a private deck overlooking the scenic canal — the perfect spot to relax with your morning coffee or unwind as boats glide by.

The master bedroom includes a queen bed, while the second bedroom has two twin beds, making this space ideal for families or friends traveling together. Both bathrooms are clean and modern, providing everything you need for a comfortable stay.

You'll be within a 5-10 minute walk to Lewes Beach, local shops, and a variety of restaurants, offering the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration. Whether you're here for a quiet retreat or an active coastal adventure, this condo is your ideal home base. NOTE: Linens and towels are NOT provided. Blankets and pillows are included on each bed in the unit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2289299vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this condo is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Ready for a night out? Consider Rehoboth Beach Public Library and Zogg's Raw Bar & Grill.
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Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • Lewes Historic Complex - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1812 Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blockhouse Pond - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lewes Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kick N Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crooked Hammock Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is ☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☀️Cozy Canalside Retreat ⚓️ located?

Located in the heart of Lewes, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Cannonball Museum and Lewes Beach. Zwaanendael Museum and Mary Vessels Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Facility was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this spot! Easy walk to the beach or town. Plenty of interesting boat and people watching from the balcony. Accommodations are just right for a family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The welcoming and closing instructions were great, the host was accessible when we had some questions throughout our stay – it was a great getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great place to stay

This is a great place to stay, very central to a lot of activity.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to stay! Close to the beach, town, and beautiful views of sunsets on the canal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and a beautiful view!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in an ideal location in Lewes. When we arrived, we found that someone had removed the battery in the smoke detectors (note to Vrbo guests: don't do this. We live in a society, people), but the host very quickly arranged to have someone replace them. We also missed the note at the bottom of the listing that sheets were not included, but the host very kindly came over and dropped off linens. Overall, it was a great stay with terrific service.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meghan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice place on water. Nice inside. But no sheets or towels which we did not know in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Hi Meghan! So sorry to read that you were not aware that we do not provide linens. It is stated in the property description, but we can refer you to a rental service to provide these items. We communicated throughout your stay offering flexibility on check in and check out times and would have tried to help with this as well before your rating reflected a misunderstanding.
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Couch and bedding not the cleanest but would definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Perfect Getaway

Place was exactly how I envisioned… loved having coffee outside in the morning…pool was delightful… could walk everywhere…would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

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

Nice spot

It’s a great place for a quick getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice G.

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

Wonderful location

The view off the back deck can't be beat. A short walk to the charming town, or the beach. We had a relaxing, beautiful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

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

Great vacation spot

We had a great time. It was so close to the beach and restaurants. The pool was a nice spot too. The condo is not large but had all the necessities. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck and watching the boats on the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KarenL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really charming/cute apartment.Kitchen had everything we needed, including both drip and fresh press coffee makers.we spent mornings and evenings on the deck overlooking the canal. Perfect location, 5 minute walk to Lewes. Andrea was very responsive to any communications.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice little apartment in a great location with a pleasant view. Kitchen and family room have been nicely renovated and while the bathrooms are old and worn, they were clean and functional. Easy walk to the little town of Lewes or bike through Cape Henlopen Park or even to Rehoboth Beach. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

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

Great. Everything we needed

Great property. Had everything we needed. Best view you can find in town. Responsive owner who had thought of details. We will make sure to return to the same property and owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Great Lewes stay

We had a wonderful stay at this well-located condo! Being right on the canal made for lovely slow mornings on the balcony and easy walks into downtown. The unit was perfect for our family of three — spacious enough, with a well-equipped kitchen for preparing breakfast and lunch. We appreciated having two bedrooms, a pull-out couch, and both an en-suite and a second full bathroom, which made things very convenient. While we didn’t use the pool, it’s a great added bonus for anyone looking to take a refreshing dip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
It's small and simple, but comfortable with a deck overlooking the canal and a great view of the sunset. It would have been helpful if the owner had told us that we needed to bring towels, sheets, and even soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved it. Just as advertised. Central to downtown Lewes and the beach. We spent a lot of our time in Lewes at the condo just enjoying the view from our balcony. Everything we needed was there. Why go anywhere else. Access was simple and comms with the manager (and Sheets on the Beach) wasprompt and complete making our settling in and departure a breeze. Will not even consider another rental next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane K.

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

Great canal-side condo!

We really enjoyed our stay at this newly-remodeled canal side condo in Lewes. The many pros include: gorgeous views, nice kitchen, comfy beds, pool access, and the great location-walking distance to both town and the beach. There were some inconveniences, including the absence of a dining table, lack of shelves in the showers, insufficient places to dry towels/clothes, and the fact that we needed to provide linens (I felt this should be explicitly stated in the listing). Nevertheless, we had a great stay at this property and would consider booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Perfect Lewes base camp!

Loved this place! So relaxing to soak up the breezes and watch the boats and sunset from deck right off canal; so convenient to walk to canal-fronts restaurants, boat trips, bike rentals, downtown restaurants and shops! Rode our bikes and ran to beach, ferry, state park! Andrea was amazing and helped us get a partial refund when we had to leave early due to sickness in the family. We had everything we needed for a wonderful Lewes escape!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to this area (Slaughter Beach, Broadkill Beach, Cape Henopen, Lewes Beach) for about 15 years now. Hands down, this place was our favorite! We loved being able to walk over the bridge to restaurants, shops, and ice cream. My husband was super close to walk to bait store. The pool was awesome and the view from pool and patio amazing! The apt was recently updated. We loved hanging outside on patio. Neighbors were super friendly. We hope to return! Oh, and Andrea was super accommodating with our check in!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Meegan D.

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

Quick trip

Planned to spend memorial weekend but had to leave the day after I arrived Andrea was very quick to refund me and I wasn’t expecting that but it was very much appreciated Love staying on the canal and it’s beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Caitlin Kempinski

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I was born and raised in Delaware and have always loved the charm of Lewes. I love trying all of the different restaurants, shops and attractions the town has to offer!

Why they chose this property

The views and the access to downtown! No need to worry about parking on second street - just a short walk over the bridge and you’re there!

What makes this property unique

You can’t beat the views from the deck - watching the boats go by and listening to the sounds of downtown Lewes from the serene and peaceful side of the canal is the perfect getaway.

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