'The Gosling' North Bethany (Sussex Shores) Ocean Block with Private Beach!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10125 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach Boardwalk1 min walk
Bethany Beach Beaches1 min walk
Chief Little Owl Totem Pole5 min walk
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Twin Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Twin Bunk Bed Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We welcome our 'extended family' to The Gosling! 2023 celebrates our 18th year of offering 'The Gosling' as a rental property.

'The Gosling' is located in Sussex Shores which is the first private community north of Fifth Street and the Town of Bethany Beach. It is within walking or biking distance to town, shopping, and restaurants (less than half mile from town center). Sussex Shores is a quiet, family-oriented community with a private beach, private roads, and off-street parking.

Access to the community and beach is controlled by private security. Because it is a private beach, it is never crowded and has a staff of full-time lifeguards from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. Once you stay in Sussex Shores, you will forever be spoiled and will never want to return to a crowded public beach!!

The house is located 75 yards from the dunes and is a one-story (Deceptively large once inside) - no hassling with staircases! The Master Bedroom has a queen bed. Bedroom #2 has two sets of built-in twin bunk beds. Bedroom #3 has two twin beds. Bedroom #4 has two twin beds. All bedrooms are located on the back side of the house, separated from the living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry area by a hallway. The sunroom opens off the kitchen, dining area and screened porch. There is an excellent outdoor shower with changing area - you'll never want to shower indoors again!

In addition to the listed amenities, our beach house features a living room and dining area, a sunroom, and screened porch complete with outdoor stereo speakers. A detached shed is provided for storage of your beach gear - bikes, chairs, umbrellas, rafts, boogie boards, surf boards, fishing rods, etc. Beach chairs and a beach umbrella are provided. Porch / Sunroom Awnings - Providing additional privacy and afternoon shade. Hardwood Floors throughout the house. Granite kitchen & bathroom counter tops.

Weekly Rentals are Friday to Friday, thus avoiding weekend traffic snarls! Maid service (at the conclusion of your visit) is included in the rental fee, as well as the Sussex Shores Beach Association Rental Assessment.

If your vacation plans require a 2nd home, please visit my 4 bedroom Townhouse listing, also in Sussex Shores (3 blocks away) that sleeps 9 at VRBO #632751.

If you would like to rent towels, linens and other vacation supplies during your visit to The Gosling instead of bringing your own, Coastal Rentals (free delivery) offers a variety of choices. If you are interested, let me know and I will put you in contact with them. Likewise, the Bethany Bike Shop which offers rental bikes and kayaks is conveniently located within walking distance. They offer a full compliment of rental bikes for adults and children.

Keywords: House - Single Family Home & Sussex Shores

Property manager

Art Oberhofer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Outlets covered with protective 'plugs'

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Screened porch area accommodates smoking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Captain Jack's Pirate Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk
Bethany Beach Beaches - 1 min walk
Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 5 min walk
Bethany Beach Nature Center - 3 min drive
The Salt Pond Golf Club - 6 min drive

Getting around

Ocean City Station - 33 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Mango's - 2 min walk
Dunkin' - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Parkway Restaurant - 3 min walk
Bethany Boathouse - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Gosling' North Bethany (Sussex Shores) Ocean Block with Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Gosling' North Bethany (Sussex Shores) Ocean Block with Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Gosling' North Bethany (Sussex Shores) Ocean Block with Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Gosling' North Bethany (Sussex Shores) Ocean Block with Private Beach! located?

Located in Bethany Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Bethany Beach Beaches. Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Alexandra B.

7 Aug 2023

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

Great Getaway

A great week at the beach! The Gosling was very clean and the location can’t be beat. The Sussex Shores beach is the best because it isn’t crowded. Art was easy to work with. Hope to return next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

17 Sept 2022

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

The Gosling

The home was beautiful yet very comfortable for us and my daughter’s family. Very short walk to a private beach. Everything we needed was provided from beach items to cleaning and disinfecting products. Perfect community as welll. Many thanks to the owners. We hope to return next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 June 2022

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

Happy place!

Beautiful property in my favorite town!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

4 June 2022

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

Beautiful home in excellent location

Our family had a great time staying at the Gosling. Art was a kind and helpful host, and the home was extremely well equipped. As we were traveling with two little ones, that was much appreciated. There was an abundance of beach supplies, which made our packing much, much easier. The neighborhood of Sussex Shores in north Bethany Beach was perfect. This private beach wasn't crowded, and was close enough to walk into the quaint Bethany downtown area. Further, the home is well maintained and spacious, and our family had a wonderful time. We'd highly recommend this property and we hope to have an opportunity to stay at the Gosling in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful!!

Wow, what a charming beach cottage!! It’s filled with natural light, meticulously maintained, feels like ‘home’, fully equipped with beach gear, cooking supplies, everything we needed to make our week absolutely perfect. The location is amazing as well… 3 minute walk to the beach and less than 15 minutes to town. We can’t wait to return!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021