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Walk To Beach From Updated Waterfront Dog Friendly Cottage
Bayside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 120.8 sq m
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Bethany Beach, DE
- Place, Bethany Beach Beaches6 min walk
- Place, Fenwick Island Beach18 min walk
- Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk3 min drive
- Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Walk To Beach From Updated Waterfront Dog Friendly Cottage
Welcome to the lovely South Bethany Blue Cottage, a renovated dog-friendly home just 2 blocks from the quiet guarded South Bethany beach. It is also just up the road from the dog-friendly (unguarded) York Beach/Fenwick Island beach, and 1 mile to the Bethany shops, restaurants and boardwalk. 3BR / 2 BA Sleeps 6. You must be over 25 to rent this house, no groups, and the person signing for the rental MUST be among the occupants. Non smokers. Dogs accepted on a case by case basis. Please send more information on who will be staying and if you have a pet when you apply.
This sunny beach cottage is bright and airy, and you will love relaxing on the screened in porch facing the canal, and watching the sun reflect on the water. It has everything you will need to enjoy your get away. High speed wifi, a 42” smart TV in the living room with sound bar. A fully equipped kitchen and a large gas BBQ grill with side burner. An electric range and dish washer; a refrigerator-freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. Fully quipped with dishes, bowls, cups, pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, and of course wine glasses!
Gorgeous vinyl plank flooring reminiscent of driftwood is easy-care. The open floor-plan makes it a great home for small gatherings.
The home comfortably sleeps 6+ in spacious and cheerful rooms. There is space for a crib in the primary bedroom which features a queen sized bed, and an ensuite full bath. The other bedrooms each have two twin beds in them. Total: 1 Queen, 4 Twins.
Air conditioning and ceiling fans will keep you cool. Central heat for the guests coming for a fall or winter get-away. Double pane windows .
Full sized washer/dryer in case you run out of clothes ( who needs lots of clothes when you are at the beach).
We have a small dock for fishing, launching a little kayak, or just sitting idly on the dock near the bay…
Bring your own bed linens and towels, or spare yourself the trouble and extra laundry by renting a package from any of the local rental companies .
They also rent out strollers/joggers, wagons, beach chairs, umbrellas... you name it!
Driveway Parking for 3 vehicles, and two parking passes to park on the ocean side of the Ocean Parkway in South Bethany. Plug for EV charging on the side of the house
Property is on the "bay side" of Ocean Parkway, directly on the canal.
Supermarkets (Giant, Food Lion) are nearby for stocking up , the Dollar Store is 1/2 mile away for sundry items.
The cottage is located halfway between Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City, MD. This general area offers tax-free outlet shopping, water sports, mini golf, championship golf, fine dining, boardwalks, etc. all within walking distance to a half hour or less drive from the cottage. The Bethany Blue cottage is located a few blocks away from a shopping area which includes family style dining, gift shops, dollar store, a pizza restaurant, a gourmet cafe, some fast food options etc.
Kayaks can be rented nearby on Fenwick Island, on an hourly/daily/weekly basis-- call 302.539.7999.
Also, if you need to use a boat ramp, Fenwick Island and Assawoman are the closest ones to our house.
PACKAGE DELIVERY: we do not receive US Postal Service mail at the house. If you are having something shipped, make sure it is being delivered by UPS, Fed X or another private service.
Weekly/monthly rentals all year long. During the off season (October-May) daily rentals with a 3 night minimum stay.
This sunny beach cottage is bright and airy, and you will love relaxing on the screened in porch facing the canal, and watching the sun reflect on the water. It has everything you will need to enjoy your get away. High speed wifi, a 42” smart TV in the living room with sound bar. A fully equipped kitchen and a large gas BBQ grill with side burner. An electric range and dish washer; a refrigerator-freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. Fully quipped with dishes, bowls, cups, pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, and of course wine glasses!
Gorgeous vinyl plank flooring reminiscent of driftwood is easy-care. The open floor-plan makes it a great home for small gatherings.
The home comfortably sleeps 6+ in spacious and cheerful rooms. There is space for a crib in the primary bedroom which features a queen sized bed, and an ensuite full bath. The other bedrooms each have two twin beds in them. Total: 1 Queen, 4 Twins.
Air conditioning and ceiling fans will keep you cool. Central heat for the guests coming for a fall or winter get-away. Double pane windows .
Full sized washer/dryer in case you run out of clothes ( who needs lots of clothes when you are at the beach).
We have a small dock for fishing, launching a little kayak, or just sitting idly on the dock near the bay…
Bring your own bed linens and towels, or spare yourself the trouble and extra laundry by renting a package from any of the local rental companies .
They also rent out strollers/joggers, wagons, beach chairs, umbrellas... you name it!
Driveway Parking for 3 vehicles, and two parking passes to park on the ocean side of the Ocean Parkway in South Bethany. Plug for EV charging on the side of the house
Property is on the "bay side" of Ocean Parkway, directly on the canal.
Supermarkets (Giant, Food Lion) are nearby for stocking up , the Dollar Store is 1/2 mile away for sundry items.
The cottage is located halfway between Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City, MD. This general area offers tax-free outlet shopping, water sports, mini golf, championship golf, fine dining, boardwalks, etc. all within walking distance to a half hour or less drive from the cottage. The Bethany Blue cottage is located a few blocks away from a shopping area which includes family style dining, gift shops, dollar store, a pizza restaurant, a gourmet cafe, some fast food options etc.
Kayaks can be rented nearby on Fenwick Island, on an hourly/daily/weekly basis-- call 302.539.7999.
Also, if you need to use a boat ramp, Fenwick Island and Assawoman are the closest ones to our house.
PACKAGE DELIVERY: we do not receive US Postal Service mail at the house. If you are having something shipped, make sure it is being delivered by UPS, Fed X or another private service.
Weekly/monthly rentals all year long. During the off season (October-May) daily rentals with a 3 night minimum stay.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No more than 2 dogs. No cats allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We really mean it.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please heat and A/C according to instructions in the manual
Don't forget to return the 2 parking passes to the bulletin board
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bethany Beach
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South Bethany, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach. 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 going on at The Freeman Stage at Bayside, or consider a night out at Seacrets. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bethany Beach, DE
What's nearby
- Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Fenwick Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Maryland Beach - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mango's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min walk
- Dunkin' - 19 min walk
- Bethany Boathouse - 19 min walk
- Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Dana Scanlon

Dana and Leo Scanlon and their two daughters have enjoyed spending time in South Bethany at Aunt Betty and Joan's beach house since the early 1990s. Dana works as a real estate agent in the Bethesda, MD area, and is licensed in DC and Virginia as well. Her favorite color is blue, like the sea and the sky. The cottage has been blue its "entire life", and she saw no reason to change that, only to embellish it. She enjoys horse-back riding, practicing the art of dressage, and gardening. Leo is an IT security professional, currently posted at HHS in DC. He is the handyman, Dana is the decorator and marketing professional.
Why they chose this property
We think you will love this property because its a sunny and updated house in a low-key area within a short walk to the beach. The reputation of Bethany as "the quiet resort" has a broad appeal to those who want to spend time with their friends and family, just relaxing. Being at the beach, with access to the small village, the little shops and eateries nearby is, in our opinion, the ideal get-away. The 4th of July parade in Bethany is the stuff of family legends and memories. If you crave additional high end restaurants and shopping, Rehoboth is 20 minutes North. If you want loud music and the bar scene, there are other places to go for that-- its just not what you will find here.
What makes this property unique
The screened porch overlooking the water of the canal is the perfect place to read a book, take a nap, or enjoy happy hour with your family and friends.
We have a dog, and have made this a hassle-free dog-friendly home, which included removing all the carpets. We do not charge additional pet fees.
The furnishings are fresh and bright , because we feel that's what you should have at the beach. Your beach cottage shouldn't look like a dark log cabin in the woods!
We have a dog, and have made this a hassle-free dog-friendly home, which included removing all the carpets. We do not charge additional pet fees.
The furnishings are fresh and bright , because we feel that's what you should have at the beach. Your beach cottage shouldn't look like a dark log cabin in the woods!
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