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Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks.

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Wonderful yard with boat ramp, dock, ample seating
Great location on deep water canal
Spacious great Room with Hardwood Floors and cathedral ceilings
Long dock for your personal or rented boat; benches in front of dock
Relax in the Adirondack chairs and watch the boats and the ducks go by

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks.


Note: Price includes 8% rental tax assessed by the Town of South Bethany. Bethany Sunsets is a light, airy home on a deep-water canal with private boat ramp and dock. Expansive windows let lots of sunshine and light in. The house boasts beautiful hardwood floors in main living areas, granite countertops, spacious well equipped gourmet kitchen, outdoor lighting, and a double hammock for relaxing by the water. Two second story wings wings overlook the living area, it is ideal for 2 families to share. Each wing has 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Both waterfront master bedrooms, one queen and one king, have private decks overlooking the water and shutters that can be opened to overlook the main level great room. The 2nd bedrooms in each wing have 2 twins each.

The main living area has soaring cathedral ceilings, many windows, lots of light, wet bar, game table, and an additional half bath. There is a delightful screened porch, outside shower, large separate laundry room, and nicely landscaped back yard with picnic table for enjoying meals by the water and adirondack chairs for relaxing watching the boats go by enjoying the spectacular sunsets. Shops and restaurants are just a short walk away (Grotto Pizza, Rosenfelds Deli Market, the tackle shop to outfit you for fishing, and other unique shops. The beach is a leisurely 10 minute (or a brisk 5 minute), walk from the house. Should you prefer to bike, bike racks are available at the beach, and two parking passes are provided for those preferring to drive.

Although South Bethany Beach does not allow dogs in season, the State park is adjacent to the beach (just steps away) where they are welcome anytime as long as they are leashed under control. The house has ample off-street parking for 4+ cars in addition to your boat(s).

Well-behaved dogs are welcome, $250 pet fee covers 2 dogs. No cats due to owner’s allergies. IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUF DOG(s), PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE PET BOX JUST AFTER THE NUMBER OF GUESTS BOX.

NOTE: LINENS NOT PROVIDED

Private Boat Ramp and Dock
Bring your boat, and tie it up at local restaurants for dinner! A greate house for entertaining, with areas equipped for indoor dining in house or on screened porch & outdoor dining on deck or on large picnic table by water.

The house is especially great for entertaining, with its full wet bar, large gourmet kitchen, screened porch, 3 decks, and lovely landscaped yard. It's also great for relaxing and watching the spectacular Bethany sunsets.

Situated on a quiet street, the home is a short 2.5-block walk (10 minutes at a leisurely pace, or 5 minutes at a brisk pace)to the beach; however, a beach parking pass is included if you prefer to drive. Restaurants and shopping are also nearby.

Pet Friendly
Well behaved pets on prescription flea control medication considered. Home is at the border of the state park, where dogs on leach are allowed on the beach. After October, they are also allowed on the beach in Bethany. Don't leave beloved family members behind!






Keywords: Single-Family Home, Waterfront, Boat Ramp, Dock, Deck, Screened Porch, Hammock, Pet Friendly, Parking, Near Beachty

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please check the pet box
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events allowed, weddings, birthdays, etc.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs on prescription flea medication
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN HOUSE!!
Children welcomed! Many love crabbing off the dock and watching the ducks swim by.
For long term rentals of 28 days or more tenant pays utilities of approximately $400/mo.
Please check pet box if you plan to bring your dog. Must have flea prevention meds. Please no cats due to allergies.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events allowed, weddings, birthdays, etc.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Freeman Stage at Bayside or Ocean City Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Fenwick Island Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 24 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Birds Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks.?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks. on 22 May 2026 start from AU$1,023, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous waterfront home! Private Boat ramp and dock, multiple waterfront decks. located?

Located in South Bethany, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Fenwick Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Town Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Phyllis, we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, excellent location, our family had wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. The back yard on the canal was great, we paddled our kayaks into the bay. The host was very responsive. We'd stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very enjoyable stay. Host was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The boat ramp was great , we brought my Daughters Fiancé’s boat . Found parking @ the beach every day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T Joseph B.

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

Wonderful Place

Wonderful place, great location and dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Lovely location in a spacious home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect for our group and the owner was great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zina S.

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

Great location & wonderful vacation

Our family enjoyed our stay very much, very easy walk to the non crowded dog friendly beach, we loved all activities that canal has to offer. Will try to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Fabulous outdoor spaces and host!

As described and the outdoor spaces were more enjoyable and beautiful than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright, clean and spacious...I greatly enjoyed the house and property.Host was in touch if i needed her.Pt
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Family vacation

We had an enjoyable time getting away from the day-to-day
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Beach ⛱️ time

We had a great time thank you for a wonderful week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph W.

Perfect location

This is a perfect and quiet location. The canal view is beautiful, the house is ideal, and both Bethany and Fenwick/OC are a driveable distance. I'd definitely bring the family here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura S.

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

Pretty water view and close to beach

The location was perfect. Close enough to walk to beach and beautiful water view on the canal. Loved eating dinner on the screened in porch and spending our evenings out there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C B.

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

Quiet, relaxing

We stayed here for a few weeks in the winter. The location is great. It's away from the hustle and bustle, yet the beach is a short 5 minute walk. Kitchen was fully stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 36 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Canal location with short walk to ocean

Property was just as shown on site. We had an enjoyable week with excellent weather. The kids fished in the canal while we watched from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Location Location Location

Perfect location for the Oceans Calling Music Festival! We tired out our dogs at the beach by day and enjoyed the music festival in the evening! Easy walk to the beach across the street and easy drive to Ocean City for the festival! This is our second time staying at this house and we love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zina S.

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

South Bethany Beach vacation

We had wonderful time at Phyllis’s and David’s place. Great location, easy walk to the dog friendly beach. Home has everything you need. Easy communication with the hosts. Looking forward to stay here in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Another perfect stay!!

Enjoyed this stay even more than last year! It was just perfect. Phyllis is a wonderful host and checked in to assure everything was going well, which I really appreciated. The house and location can’t be beat. Visited favorite spots in the area and discovered some new favorites, too. Thank you, Phyllis, for sharing your home. I cannot wait to return!
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Bethany Sunsets

This is a very nice home and property. Very relaxing and quiet. I don't have anything negative to say about this rental. The owner is very nice and responsive. I love being able to have my boat tied up at the private dock. Nice ramp for kayaks and small boats. We're definitely going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james g.

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

Tropical storm vacation

Despite the tropical storm, we had a great stay. The owner is very accommodating, friendly and cares about your stay. House was very clean which for me is crucial. We brought a boat and enjoyed crabbing and cruising around the water ways when not on the beach. Very quite and friendly neighbors. The absolute best part of this property is the location. Short walk, or bike to the beach. When we did drive, we always managed to find parking easily. Hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our off-season week in October at this lovely house. It was well-equipped and my husband and I and our dog had plenty of room inside. Especially nice was the backyard, which is on a canal. We really enjoyed sitting out there in the sunshine and watching beautiful sunsets. Inside, the only downside was that we weren't able to use the fireplace because there is a crack in the liner. It would have been nice to have a fire during the chilly nights. We're looking forward to returning to this home! Owner was very responsive when we had questions/concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel F.

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

Great Location

We booked this house last minute after our stay on Hatteras was cancelled due to hurrican Dorian. Phyllis was super accommodating on check-in and check-out times. She was so easy to communicate with throughout the week when we had a few questions. The house layout worked great for us. My husband and I and our two small children on one wing, and my mom and brother on the other side. Location wise this place was spot on. Easy 2 min drive to the beach with ample parking. Roughly a 10 minute walk to the beach with a great gourmet market on the way. We grabbed some munchies to take on the beach with us several days. The house is right on the canal with a boat ramp and dock. We were able to kayak right from the backyard! The house could use some updating but it was comfortable and worked for the amount a time we spend in the house and kitchen. (We cooked 5 nights out of 7) Thanks for a great week Phyllis!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Lovely stay at Bethany Sunsets!

We had a serene and wonderful stay at Bethany Sunsets! The location is so ideal with the beach just a short drive, bike-ride, or walk away. I did all three during our stay. It’s close enough that we could hear the waves crashing at night. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, yet close to the beach and other activities like dining and shopping. McCabe’s was a favorite for coffee and lunches. Also, we were able to bring our dog along, which made it especially perfect for us. The house is comfortable and spacious and we really appreciated the layout. I enjoyed the balconies and covered porch and the huge kitchen. So many spots to gather, or find a spot alone to relax. The yard with hammock, Adirondack chairs, picnic table and dock was a popular spot for us and our dog. It’s so tranquil on the canal. The wet bar was awesome and made for a fun time! I really appreciated that there was a desk and the WiFi worked well for us. Phyllis was so communicative and helpful. I knew if we needed anything, she was a phone call and short drive away. We fell in love with South Bethany and Bethany Sunsets hosted a perfect getaway with memories we’ll forever cherish. It was hard to say goodbye, but we look forward to returning!!
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Phyllis Martin

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Owner and her dogs enjoying the beach at nearby (walk-to from house) Fenwick Island State Park.

Why they chose this property

Our main requirement was the boat ramp. Love to be on the water and explore the back bays by boat, cruise to local restaurants and tie up for lunch/dinner, watch the sunsets from the decks and watch the ducks that frequent the canal. All this, plus just a short walk to the beach. A second key reason is the proximity to the state park (just to the South) where we can enjoy the beach with our dogs. The third reason was the quiet location at the southern edge of Bethany --- away from it all, yet still very close.

What makes this property unique

Great for the dogs! Walk to state park where they are allowed 24 hours a day. Walk to McCabe's Gourmet Market for morning coffee and breakfast --- patio is dog friendly and they always come with us! Watching the ducks swim by from the decks or screened porch is a favorite pastime of mine, and boating/kayaking in the canals and bay is great.

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