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HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand

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Welcome to The Big Easy! park your car and walk everywhere ...
Entry foyer with lots of natural light.
First floor staircase.
Ground floor stair case to middle level. But you can always use the elevator!
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bethany Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Bandstand
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Aunt's Room

2 Single Beds

Boys Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Girls Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Junior Master 1

1 King Bed

Junior Master 2

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Aunt's Bath - 1st Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Junior Master Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Junior Master Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Kids Jack n Jill Bunkroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Power Room

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Two Outdoor Showers

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,467, 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 HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HEART of Downtown-WALK to BEACH, Boardwalk & Bandstand located?

Located in Downtown Bethany Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Chief Little Owl Totem Pole, Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Bethany Beach Beaches. Town Museum and Bethany Beach Bandstand are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay at The Big Easy! The house is perfect for a multi-family vacation with plenty of bathrooms, beds, and huge kitchen table to gather. The two different family rooms gave the kids and adults different spaces to hang out and relax. The location is perfect - right near the park, boardwalk, and beach! The host is responsive and made everything so easy to make sure we had the perfect weekend! I would highly recommend The Big Easy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amazing house. Definitely recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

What a Stay!

The Big Easy is simply beautiful, spotless, and well equipped. I highly recommend it for a large group of all age ranges. It's convenient to downtown and the boardwalk and there is plenty of parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

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

Beachgiving trip!

The house is great! Clean, organized, and spacious for our family to enjoy a thanksgiving weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atena K.

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

Large Group Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful time in this gorgeous, well-appointed home in a fantastic location. The house manager and owner were delightful and easy to work with. We can't wait to return for our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawren M.

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

Great Time at the Big Easy

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house that is only a short walk from the beach and all of the offerings of downtown Bethany. The house was clean, well maintained and perfect for a group of mixed ages. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria C.

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

The Big Easy

It’s a very beautiful house with well thought out space for big families. The location is great in downtown Bethany where you can walk to everything. The owner and house manager were a pleasure to work with. My family and I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Perfect Beach Home

The location, the cleanliness, the stocked kitchen tools, the spacious bedrooms, pre-reserved beach umbrellas and chairs, the list could go on! This home is beautiful and well kept. We had such a great stay at The Big Easy and truly enjoyed all that this home had to offer. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K.

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

The Big Easy

The Big Easy was, hands down, the best rental property we have ever stayed in! It was clean as a whistle, well-stocked, and beautifully decorated. My kids asked if we could make this stay an annual tradition! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Great place! Highly recommend!

My two kids (8&11) and I really loved this house. It is well decorated and very comfortable. Plus, the owners are very accommodating and friendly. The kids loved the loft area and I enjoyed being so close to the beach. It's great to be able to come and go to the beach as you please! We will definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
This review relates to the small cottage that was on the site before the new one was constructed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

The Big Easy

It was a wonderful week at our favorite beach and our new favorite rental. The Big Easy is just that. The home provided everything needed for our family to relax and enjoy each other.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Family reunion perfect house

The house was gorgeous and the absolute perfect location. We were able to walk to all the shops and walk to the beach -a block away everything. The house is very large and spacious. No one felt crowded fully equipped with everything you need for cooking. Was lovely, if we had a family reunion again, I would book for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste R.

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

Lovely house close to beach and shops

We held our fifth annual family vacation here this year. There were enough bedrooms and room for all of us to spread out. The kitchen was well equipped for almost any kind of cooking. The kids loved being on the ocean side of the highway and so close to the shops, especially the ice cream and candy stores!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

Great house and fantastic location!!!

This beach house is just perfect! The location is superb - great neighborhood just steps to the beach and downtown restaurants!! Very easy access to the beach and a great outdoor shower. The screened porch was wonderful to sit and enjoy the peaceful backyard. The house is very comfortable and is fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy a your time at the beach...I highly recommend it!!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
This review relates to the small cottage that was on the site before the new one was constructed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

Lovely beach cottage in a perfect location!

This charming beach house was perfect for our family of five. The decor is just adorable and exactly how I'd picture the perfect beach house. The kids loved the loft, and we all loved the screened in porch. The location is perfect. Walking to the beach is so easy, and we walked to the Bethany boardwalk a couple times each day with our dog. I would definitely recommend it and hope to stay here again next summer.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
This review relates to the small cottage that was on the site before the new one was constructed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Amazing home, great location.

Very clean and well accommodated. The kitchen has everything you could ever need. Beautiful home and we would love to come back again. The owners were very responsive and there were no issues with the home during our stay. We would definitely recommend this home to anyone wanting to enjoy Bethany Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks Steve. You were an ideal guest and we can only hope that the rest of our renters are as conscientious as you. Please do come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donn S.

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

Amazing New Home 2 Blocks from the Beach!

Amazing beautiful new home that was perfectly designed for large groups at the beach. Property manager helped us check-in and out of the property and was easy to communicate with. Owner was easy to communicate with and had an organized binder on the house and restaurants with personal recommendations. Home was more beautiful than the pictures and descriptions on VRBO! I have been coming to Bethany Beach for 50 years and this was my best stay ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fenton M.

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

80th birthday celebration

We had a great time at this amazing house! It was everything the pictures showed and more! The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to easily cook all the meals we wanted. Two dishwashers were brilliant! The open floor concept made family time cozy and comfortable, but when anyone needed their own time they could comfortable retreat to the privacy of their own rooms! We look forward to coming back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Wonderful family vacation at The Big Easy

My 3 sisters and our families had a wonderful stay at The Big Easy. It’s honestly tough to say what we liked best about the house- our kids loved the back porch, bunk rooms, and kids’ hangout room. The adults loved the spacious great room and proximity to everything- it’s an easy walk to the beach and to town. Thanks to the thoughtful layout, we were more than comfortable even as a larger group. We truly felt “at home” and made memories during this trip that we will never forget. Thank you to Sandy as well for being so responsive and welcoming! We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Can't say enough!

Our best Bethany trip to date and it had everything to do with the house and location. 4 adult sisters, their families and "Nonna" spent a week and loved every minute of it. The home is comfortable, clean and well-equipped, not to mention, just beautifully decorated. If I had one concern it was that maybe the house was TOO NICE for us, but turns out we didn't mind that at all! We, adults, loved that the beach and boardwalk were so close and we could let the kids come and go without concern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

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

Great home for family vacation

Couldn't have asked for more! The home was beautiful, with plenty of room for the 12 of us to spread out. We spend a multi family Thanksgiving here and the kitchen was supplied well enough to cover all of our more complex cooking needs. The house was about a two blocks walk to the beach and into downtown Bethany. My suggestion for future renters is not to forget hand towels for the bathrooms when you pack your towels. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Incredible Bethany Beach vacation home

In all the years that I have stayed in vacation homes across the country, this is the first time that I have written a review of a property. This home is so special that I am compelled to do so! A group of 9 of us loved every minute of staying in this brand-new, meticulous, and stunning home. In fact, within minutes of arriving, we all wanted the name of the decorator! The home more than comfortably accommodated all of us, as the owners have thought of every possible amenity throughout the home. We look forward to returning and creating more wonderful memories there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Michele. You were a pleasure to communicate with and you left the house in perfect condition (I know, because we stayed there after you!). You're welcome back anytime.
Archival

8/10 Good

Matthew W.

Cute little cottage

My wife and I stayed here with 4 kids and Grandma. It is a very cute cottage, clean and tidy. The upstairs loft is great for all the kids, but there is no door or other barrier between it and the downstairs living room; that might be a noise or safety issue for some kids. The bathroom is quite small, but the outdoor shower is great. The kitchen is also small, with very little counter space. It is across the street from the fire house, but it is quiet there and very convenient to town
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
This review relates to the small cottage that was removed in order to construct the new home that is on the site today.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Beautiful property for our multigenerational beach holiday.

Our family had a wonderful week at “The Big Easy.” Over the years we have stayed in dozens of rentals up and down the eastern seaboard and everyone agreed this was the nicest and most cared for. Everyone enjoyed the well-equipped and nicely appointed kitchen and cooking up wonderful meals. Location is great to walk to town for ice cream and bandstand, and the included umbrella and chair service for the beach made for a lot less to haul the two blocks. Tip for future guests: use the exhaust fan over the stove early and often when cooking with heat. It will help dissipate the residual heat and keep the third floor a more comfortable temp for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Great Place

We loved this place. The location, was perfect, the size was just right, and the town is awesome. My two kids (4 & 6) made out wonderfully on the stairs and sleeping upstairs. The outdoor shower was perfect, covered and with a changing area. A short and easy walk down town and to the park and beach. The house was fully equipped with everything you need for your stay. If we come back next year to Bethany, I will book this house for sure. The only thing I wish the place had was a little vacuum cleaner to help keep the carpet downstairs clean during our stay. The broom didn't cut it, with kids in and out of the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
This review relates to the small cottage that was on the site before the new one was constructed.
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