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Private Heated Pool, Game Room, and just steps to the beach!

Holiday home with private pool, steps from Lewes Beach

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Pool
Pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Henlopen Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+2
6 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Heated Pool, Game Room, and just steps to the beach!


11 Illinois Ave- NEW PRIVATE POOL just installed Fall of 2022! New 8ft privacy fence installed around pool + fire pit + new landscaping! New exterior pictures coming April 2023! We love that the home gives you the unique Lewes beach cottage feel but with a very modern flair! The original hardwood floors could tell a tale of summers past, yet the modern sleek furniture makes you feel in luxury. The home is spacious, the photos do no justice to the size of the rooms. The dining area has enough space for a feast, the living room can hold everyone for movie night, and the game room...well this room is a vacation all itself. There is a pool table, basketball, ski ball, shuffle board, air hockey, darts; so much fun in one room! This will be the place where memories are made! Three bedrooms, including the primary, are located on the first floor. The primary bedroom includes 2 king beds and a bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom offers an additional sitting room with a gaming station and a half bath. There is a full bathroom in the hallway and a third bedroom. The second floor boasts a large room with 6 single beds, perfect for one family or all the kids! Dogs are permitted with a $500 non-refundable pet fee per pet- 2 animal maximum per reservation.

A linen package can be purchased for your stay. The cost of the linen package for one week's stay is $325.40.

Booking Restrictions-
7 Nights- June 15 - August 31
3 Nights- January - June 14 / August 31 - End of Year

Bedding- 2 Kings, 1 King, 1 Queen, 6 Singles

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls 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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Lewes, DE

What's nearby

  • Lewes Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Beebe Healthcare - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crows Nest - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Heated Pool, Game Room, and just steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Heated Pool, Game Room, and just steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Heated Pool, Game Room, and just steps to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Heated Pool, Game Room, and just steps to the beach! located?

Located in the heart of Lewes, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lewes Beach and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve. Cannonball Museum and Zwaanendael Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this location. Two seconds from the beach, spacious, fun games, and a pool. Check in process was easy, tons of parking, and overall just a good spot. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Great stay with family

Had a short stay and would love to visit again with our family. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Lorraine V.

1 Star

Although the location is wonderful, this was the worst rental experience I have ever had. I believe the previous renters left the home extremely filthy. Despite the cleaner staying past check in time, the home still had food on the couch and other furniture, on the floors, and outside. My family spent the first two hours cleaning and picking up trash trying to make this place clean and safe for the baby and dogs. There was MOLD on the ceiling in the family room, and for four of the seven people in my family who have allergies, they were having breathing issues. Of the four electronic games in the home, only one worked. The eight ball was missing from the pool table. The outdoor screen was left down and maintenance had to come to get the screen to roll up. The indoor and outdoor space which held appeal for us as renters was not usable. Overall a dismal experience with this property. I have been brief in my comments but feel free to contact me for clarification if needed.

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Awesome location- good for families with kids

Ample parking, beautiful pool, and outdoor space. Spent majority of time at beach which is steps away. Made it easy to go back and forth for food and every else. Watched movies outside and built a fire one night too! An entire room of gaming devices on the first level next to the kitchen and living room. Many blinds and doors were difficult to navigate. AC was not working but owner was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Martin Stay

Dishwasher would be a great addition. Some more furniture in bedrooms. No where to put anything down exceptvfloor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

jacqueline b.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
My thoughts and all this revolves around what we got considering what we paid. IMO this should have been 1/3 of what it was.- house wasn't clean.- trash was overflowing with maggots. We had to transfer magot covered trash from recycling to trash bin.- amenities were lacking. Limited cookware and zero clothing storage.- no fire alarms or venting for cooking.- remotes had dead batteries so room fans did not work and exterior lighting was not accessible for us to enjoy the outside at night. Managment came but did not solve the issue.- Grill hasn't been cleaned in years. Was a potential fire hazard. - game room wasn't fully functioning.- no means to really clean pool and vacuum was locked up and strainer was broken (short)- yard was overgrown and had dog poop. Fire pit also had dog poop.We understand that the week prior is a busy week given it's the 4th of July but we paid a premium months in advance for the place the week after and knowing the condition the house would need extra care that should have been taken to have the place ready for us.The location to the beach was great and the option with the pool was nice. The property has a lot of potential but was a bit run down for it being early during a peak season.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina F.

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

Great pool

Large home with a great pool! Some upgrades would be helpful such as the washer, tile floor in bathroom as well as a better shower head. The place had an odor in the far end which we couldn’t tell where it originated from. It smelled a bit like cat urine. The week was extremely humid so perhaps it was bringing out some old smells. It was reported and we were assured it would be looked into. There’s an awesome outdoor screen, we didn’t use it but if the humidity wasn’t so bad we may have tried it out. Very easy “ bay beach” access. Game room was huge and fun, but I would have preferred that to be a large living room, for everyone to be able to gather together for movies. Quiet nice and comfortable for a large family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Clare F.

Liked: Communication, location

House with great location

The house is spacious and very close to the beach. For the price we paid the condition was lacking. Air conditioning was not working when we got there. The property manager did call the AC guy (who was terrific) and it was working by the time we went to bed. Several of the arcade games were broken. The back door did not lock. One of the overhead fans in the bedroom didn’t work. For having a house that sleeps 14 there was limited silverware and coffee cups. It was just a lot of little things for the price. The location can’t be beat. The accessibility to the bike paths and town was great and the property manager very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. It was wonderful being so close to the beach and the neighborhood was great for walking our two dogs each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Can't beat the location and layout of the house. Short drive to restaurants as well. My disappointments come from the lack of overall cleanliness of the property. Upon arrival there was a strong animal urine stench upon entering the property. The floors were a bit grimy too. The backyard/pool was not cleaned. I know there were recent storms, but this looked like it had not been touched since the last visitors. I will admit, the communication was excellent and the problem was addressed with pool cleaners the next day. The beach, game room and pool all left our stay with positive family memories, I just wish they were taken care of prior to our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great! Close walk to the beach. Lots of space in the home for gathering and eating, but also nooks to spread apart and have some space to yourself as needed. Lots of neat things in the house, but a lot of things that were broken (game room most things had broken or missing parts, making them difficult or unable to play; only 1 remote for 4 TVs). Pool was nice to have, but the pool and whole outdoor area could have used a cleaning. Lots of items in the kitchen to use (dishes, utensils, pans, etc). We enjoyed the firepit as well. We did not use the outdoor screen. Linens are extra , but were delivered timely. One thing I did not like was that it is listed as VRBO (which has an additional vrbo fee), but it's actually managed by a realty group. He was professional and curteous and did respond to messages. Communication was good, but not always timely, as you are talking with someone who is only responding during their office hours. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, pool was awesome. Very good house for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

June J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Kitchen okay Washer abd dryer substandard. Should be replaced. Very difficult to pull out knob on washer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Lewes, DE 1st time stay

This property was our first staying in Lewes. I loved that this house seemed to be an original. It has some of the cute cottage touches. The pool was fabulous and the location could not be beat. The neighborhood was wonderful and we had an overall excellent week. I loved the house but the potential it could have with a bit of upkeep would have made this house over the top.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

Was a great location. House needs some updates.Was not well cleaned on check in. Had garbage under beds and around pool and fire pit. Pool was nice and outdoor movie projector was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Carrie N.

Great Place!

Our family loved this home. The kids played in the game room nonstop, and the beach was perfect for our group. There was tons of sea life, and a great little community. We would happily stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Kyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time during our stay here! Great spot to stay with family and friends with tons of activities to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Great place to stay

We had one of our best family vacations. The weather was perfect the house location was ideal and the house had everything we could want.Including a pool which was used in addition to the ocean. We had a small issue with the air condition and Miles who was managing was so reactive and had it attended to very quickly. Thanks for everything. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristine S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The house was not clean at all. The bathrooms were dirty and very old. The pool had not been cleaned and was not useable. We checked out early because we were not comfortable staying there. Very disappointed especially considering the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location and nice pool, house could be cleaner and more updated

Highlights- love the location- steps away from the bay, easy bike ride to Lewes. Cape Henlopen close by. We loved the pool and game room. The house itself could use updating and a thorough cleaning. When we arrived the house smelled musty and we opened the windows to freshen the air. Window sills were really dirty. Some windows and patios doors didn't open. We were surprised to find no toilet paper in the house. And we had to pay several hundred dollars to borrow linens and make the beds ourselves. The listing agent was great at communicating before our stay. We had good check in instructions and details. However, after we arrived I emailed him about some concerns and heard nothing back. Overall, I think the house is overpriced for the condition it is in. The location and pool are great. And there is lots of space in the house. But the condition could be improved, or the price lowered.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn L.

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

Family Vacation

It was especially good because of closeness to the beach and the saltwater pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Memories

The house was the perfect summer get-together spot for my extended family. The pool, fire pit, outdoor cinema, game room, and beach access made for some great memories. While the house does have some wear and dated bathrooms, it has everything you need to keep a big group entertained. We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Great getaway! Thank you

A wonderful week with friends. Home is perfect and the beach is so close. Gorgeous weather made it even better.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sakeena I.

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

Our stay in Lewes

The property is great, a lot fun. The location is close to the beach and 20 mins from Rehoboth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Perfect Family and Friends Trip

I stayed here with my kids and one other family. Location is perfect and so close to the beach that it’s perfect for families to be able to run back and forth for snacks, bathroom, etc. in under a minute. The beach is perfect for little kids because there is very little water waves so easier for them and not a huge trek to get to the water. Game room is great and provides welcomed entertainment for kids and adults. We loved the swings and outdoor movie setup. Having a private pool is awesome for when you don’t want to get all sandy and just chill at the house. Lewes itself is awesome. Great restaurants and family friendly. We took the ferry to Cape May for the day (kids loved the ferry ride) and went to the zoo (amazing and only charging a donation), saw shipwreck beach, and got some yummy Peace Pie (ice cream shop) in town. Highly recommend for families and those that want to be steps to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Myles Martin

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What makes this property unique

Private Heated Pool Installed Fall of 2022
New 8ft Privacy fence installed around pool March 2023
Fire Pit with Chairs being installed spring of 2023
Game Room with numerous games for the entire family to play

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