Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
52 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
Small loft
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️
This Spectacular Relaxing Villa near Bethany Beach is spacious and provides 2800 sq ft of room for the whole family. A luxurious 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths with a unique double loft that provides extra room. Nicely decorated and very comfortable. Giving luxury and style for your vacation stay. This villa is fully equipped to accommodate all your needs! LINENS INCLUDED…
Minimum of 7 nights required to Book this property!
Located just minutes from the beach in a well kept resort style family community. Best of all, this Villa is located within walking distance to all the amenities! The Bay Forest community features: A marina for Canoe or Kayak launch, Indoor and outdoor basketball courts, playground, tennis courts, fitness centers, walking, nature and bicycle trails, horseshoe pits, bocce ball, putting green, volleyball court, two clubhouses, game room, community fire pit, two adult only lap pools, also a pool featuring a lazy river that everyone can enjoy. There is also a Bethany Beach shuttle bus that operates Wed - Sun every hour DURING PEAK SEASON ONLY. (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) A shuttle bus stop is just a few steps away from this villa!
Also, an added treat, Beach chairs, cooler and other beach equipment are provided for your enjoyment during your stay!!
Bethany Beach is just a short 5 mile ride on the beach shuttle or short driving distance away. Centrally located a short distance south of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach but just north of Fenwick Island and Ocean City, MD. This Villa is within 1 mile of restaurants, shops, banks, grocery stores and more!
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ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE VILLA!
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put rental linens in bin and set bin out front for collection before 10am on the day of checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Loud noise after 10pm
No Loud noise before 8am
Important information
You need to know
Property # 858786vb
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
Note from host: NO LARGE GATHERINGS ALLOWED!!!!
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ocean View
Ocean View is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️ have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Bay Forest Resort Villa, Patio, 2 Grills, Wifi, Fire pit, Beach Retreat‼️ located?
This family-friendly Ocean View villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Holts Landing State Park and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful time. The house is clean, well stocked, and extremely comfortable. The neighborhood amenities are amazing, and it's just a short drive to the beach. We hope to return next year!
Great location walkable to all!!!
Beautiful spacious and comfortable home
Everything you could possibly need is found in this cheerfully decorated home
We were 2 grandparents 1 single 36 year old son
1 married daughter and husband
1 three years old
One 1 1/2 year old
Had perfect sleeping arrangements
Will recommend to our friends
Elaine C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words!!
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to hosting to your group again in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
York Bridge C.
6 July 2017
Great Rental!!!
We used this house for our corporate lodging needs for a little over two months. The house is wonderful! The owner, Stephanie was a pleasure to work with. If ever in the area we highly recommend as we will be back! :-)
York Bridge C.
Stayed 65 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words. I am so delighted that the stay at my villa was enjoyable.
It was a pleasure, and I look forward to meeting your needs again in the future!!
Best regards... :-)
We had a delightful stay at this rental. Kitchen well stocked. Clean home with lots of room for even a large family. Loved the community pool, tennis, bike trails and proximity to Delaware beaches.
Lorraine R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay ‼️
I hope I can host your group again in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
4 Sept 2017
Truly "a home away from home"
I had an amazing time and the house lefr nothing for desire. Even the smallest of items were available for use in this house. The house was clean and in a very
Clean and quiet neighborhood.
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful spacious home that had multiple seating and sleeping areas. We appreciated the well equipped kitchen and the access to bikes, beach chairs and play things for kids.
Bay Forest is a beautiful community with great amenities. We enjoyed the 2 pools and the game room.
Bring fans if you plan to sleep in the upstairs bedrooms. It’s gets pretty warm up there.
We would definitely recommend this vacation home.
Margie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joan S.
25 July 2017
Great Week in a Great Place
We enjoyed our stay. Stephanie was very responsive throughout the rental process. The home is well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed using the spacious kitchen to prepare meals and the patio and fire pit in the evenings. There were plenty of beach chairs, a washer and dryer we used to launder our beach towels a few times, and even a bottle of wine for us at check in. I especially appreciated the linen service so that I did not have to pack sheets and bath towels which take up a lot of room in our trunk. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation. The club house, fitness center and pool are are also excellent. We especially liked the adult only pool where you can put a chair in the shallow pool and sit and and read or chat.
Joan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in my Villa!!!
It was a pleasure having you.
Best regards :-)
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ken A.
6 Aug 2017
Perfection!
This was our final summer vacation before the last of our kids goes off to college, and we could not have asked for a better place to stay. The owner has provided a wonderful home that has been specifically fitted with a "relax and unwind" motif. Although this is a villa, the home is bigger than most single family homes in Bay Forest. Plenty of bed space and living space, big open kitchen and enough flat screens for everyone. The owner even had a bottle of wine waiting for us with a thank you card when we arrived, she is a real class act. Our entire family enjoyed our vacation, and we definitely found it easy to "relax and unwind." Definitely would stay in this home again in a heartbeat when we make our plans for next summer.
Ken A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I am so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay.
I'm looking forward to having you back as a guest anytime!!!
The property was just as listed however there were two security cameras in the home facing towards the entrances that we were not informed of before hand. That was a little off putting. Overall, the property was clean besides the upstairs tub (due to poor drainage). We were not able utilize the outside area because we could not get the grill to lite and the outside table was right next to the air conditioning unit which was rather loud. The property offered a lot of beach items and bikes which was super convenient. Master bedroom bed was very comfortable.
Deanna R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind review and advising your concerns. I am currently working to resolve these issues for future guest.
Verified
8/10 Good
Diana R.
12 July 2018
Nice star
Large condo with plenty of room. Great layout with 3 season room in back and a large loft area upstairs. Lovely patio area. We enjoyed sitting out there in the mornings drinking coffee and listening to the birds. Plenty of supplies in kitchen. Community pool was great and included an outdoor bar. The community does not seem too happy to have renters though. Beds are not the most comfortable and the upstairs bedrooms are very hot and will not cool no matter how low you set the AC. The rented sheets and towels are of poor quality but still better than bringing from home and taking up packing room. We didn’t use the shuttle because it never seemed to be available when we needed to go. There are not many restaurants near by but that just encouraged us to cook more at the condo. The beach is not as close as I thought it would be. It is a 20 minute drive from the comdo. Jolly Rogers water park in Ocean City was small and not worth the money. Assateague Island was fun and worth the drive. Stephanie was responsive and made renting easy. We had a good vacation.
The property itself was ok. Minor cosmetic things like vent in the upstairs bathroom, light in the upstairs bathroom, stickers all over the bunk beds, stains on the upstairs carpets. However, there was two hidden cameras located inside the house. One in the “loft” that is considered a sleeping space that was hidden under the bed and on and one on top of refrigerator apparently to face the back door. This was NOT included in the VRBO listing. When confronting the property manager who laughed at me on the phone and stated that it was, then sent me an Air*** posting with it included (we booked on Vrbo) which was never seen. This is very disturbing! We were told to unplug them. Then, the alarm system to the house went off at 4am one morning, woke up everyone, due to the battery malfunctioning per the alarm company the property manager called. We were told to unplug that as well. All these things were disturbing and wish the alarms and cameras were included on the listing in more depth; we most likely would of never booked this house.
Jessica P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Hi Jessica, Thanks for your review.
Allow me to address a few of your concerns.
First, the light and vent has since been repaired after your notification.
Secondly, it is sometimes a problem to have cream colored carpet to remain free from stains during peak season, because guest often spill liquids on it. The carpets are always steam cleaned before and after rental peak season, not during, which unfortunately your stay was during the middle of the season.
Third, There are cameras on the premises facing the doors. They protect against break-ins and vandalism during periods when the property is unoccupied. The camera in the loft sits on a ledge facing down towards the front door. Additionally, the camera on the fridge faces the rear door. This is for the protection and security of the property. These cameras can NOT see anything except the doors and have no audio. The camera can NOT see any part of the loft where the extra bedding is located.
Fourth, My apologies that the alarm to the villa malfunctioned. Once you advised, it was handled immediately! Again, these securities are put into place for the protection of the property during unoccupied times. The alarm system was deactivated during your stay. I'm not sure why a low battery warning would have made it activate. You were authorized to unplug it also so that it would no longer disturb your group. It has since been checked by the alarm company. It's not uncommon for vacation rental properties to have alarm systems installed that are deactivated during rental use.
Additionally, when you called what you heard was laughter of people in the background because I was at a celebration. I answered the call despite my location because I always want to make myself available for guests day or night no matter the circumstances.
Archival
8/10 Good
Brian B.
7 Aug 2016
My overall impression of this property was "Wow!!!" Top to bottom it was amazing!!
I have no complaints at all about Stephanie the owner, she is open and honest from beginning to end. She keeps her property spectacular, inside and out, with the help of property maintenance and maid cleaning of course. Plenty of room for large family or multiple, the only thing I would suggest is another tv in case multi families go, there are 3 tv's now, but I think one more in the front sitting room would help out. Kitchen area is spectacular, everything you could need or want to cook a huge meal, also huge grill out on the patio, with a fire pit that is wonderful for cool nights. 2 and a half baths, which was more than enough for my family of 4 and my mother in law. The overall appearance is very homey, and welcoming!! Great lighting, natural also. If I could afford something like this to own, I'd do it in a heartbeat!! Can't say enough though about the owner, she made the whole process easy and enjoyable, she gets back to you within minutes, about everything and anything. Her taste in the decor is incredible, and very comfortable, the sofas and love seats I wanted to bring home!! Lol!! My only real disappointment was the hours of the pool onsite, which has nothing to do with the property nor the owner, is the pool closes at 7:00pm. My family and I love to stay up late and enjoy ourselves, especially on vacation. It's outdoors, and it even has a lazy river, which my family loved, but 7:00pm seems to early to close to me. Oh yea, I wish the pool area had like some kind of bar area for the adults, that would help out too. Lol!! I'm by no means a heavy drinker, but on vacation I like a drink here and there.
If you want a beautiful, quiet place to stay, away from the hustle and bustle of the towns and beach, this is the place to stay!! Close enough to get to Bethany, Fenwick, Dewey, Rehoboth, and Ocean City, yet far enough to be out of everyone's way. Life is to short to let this place go by, stay a week and enjoy!!
Make sure to sit out on the back patio at night, to look up at the stars with your loved ones, it is memorable.
Large spacious house in quiet community with many amenities including pools, gym, shuttle to the beach. Central to Millville and grocery stores. Well stocked house with everyday needs. Patio and grill available also. Owner very responsive and attentive!
Very nice community clubhouse with awesome pool for kids
The house was spacious and is in a good location. There were many TVs (one in each room), but we only used the ones in the entertainment room and the main area, and they were working great.
The check-in and check-out processes were very straightforward and easy to follow. Getting the community passes was also a breeze, so we were able to enjoy the game room and pools right away. There are many options for activities around there (walking, swimming, pickle ball, etc) so we could always find something to do.
Unfortunately, during our stay, the wall ovens were not working, so meals for 6 were harder to handle, especially with a small toaster oven as an alternative.
The community shuttle to the beach was not running. With the COVID situation, this is understandable, but an advance notice would have been nice.
Overall, we loved the place and neighborhood, especially the pool area.
Hoang Diep T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Again, I apologize for the wall oven not working during your stay and have issued a partial refund for the inconvenience this may have caused you.
My wife and I have vacationed in Rehoboth for 20 years staying in hotels. This is the first time to the Bethany area and first home rental. It was a truly wonderful experience. The owner, Stephanie, is a pleasure to work with and was so helpful from start to finish.
We opened the door to find a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The house was very clean and her choice of décor was excellent. She added a nice touch, with a thank you card and a bottle of wine to start our vacation.
The house had ample sleeping spaces and bathrooms for a big family. For my wife and I, it was more than enough room. The house has everything you need. Lawn furniture, games for kids, stocked kitchen, televisions, cable, pool items, etc.
The location is convenient. It was 10 minutes from Downtown Bethany and 25 minutes to Rehoboth Beach. It was close to many restaurants, diners, shops and grocery stores.
We highly recommend this home. It is in a quiet neighborhood and a safe environment.
Joe
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and it was a pleasure having you as a guest!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
10 Nov 2018
Wonderful Place to Stay Near the Beaches of DE!
I can't say enough about this place. Everything was clean and the house was great for us during the week. It offered great amenities and we would definitely stay here again!
Brian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marie M.
7 Aug 2018
Unit was fine & nice back patio facing woods.
Family had a great time & unit had all we needed & room to spread out.
Marie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Margaret T.
22 Aug 2017
The house was so well situated....room for all to share the fun.
This was one of the best trips we have had to Ocean View. Stephanie was so accommodating and did everything to mske our trip a success. My only complaint is with Bay Forest and not the owner. Trash pickup should be every week...at least in busy season. Every time I stayed I was faced with someone else's garbage and reclcycles. I know I left a lot for the next person as well. There is so much waste on a vacation that you end up 'trashing' any leftover items and the next person is stuck. However, I was very pleased with the trip overall.
I would also suggest that time be allotted at the lap pool for a specific time for kids who want to swim. I understand that there needs to be a quiet adult area but if a time was established then kids could get to actually swim. Lazy river is great but after 5 years kids wanted a real pool.
Margaret T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure having you!!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sheila P.
17 Aug 2016
Total relaxation!
We spent a great week at this beautiful, well appointed, fully stocked home.
We were a group of 6, grandma and grandpa, son & daughter And 2 small children.
The layout worked out perfectly so we all had plenty of space. We enjoyed getting to the beach
And then being able to come back and relax a bit more in the lazy river. It is great for all ages!
The kitchen is the best supplied of any home I have rented and I have been renting homes for over
20 years! It was a breeze to cook in this terrific kitchen. We are already talking about planning next year's
Vacation! We were totally comfortable all the beds were great and having the linen delivery also made things so easy, just a pleasure All the way around!
Sheila P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks for your kind words! It was great working with you...and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!!!
About the host
Hosted by Stephanie
This Villa was purchased in early 2016, Although I've only been here for a short time, It's a LOVELY community!!
Why they chose this property
This is a very family oriented resort style community that offers plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Its a very active community for all ages. Once you visit, you won't want to leave! This is an oasis if you are looking for a relaxing vacation property. The Villa is just steps away from the shuttle bus stop. A short stroll to both clubhouses, both pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, fitness center, bocce ball, horseshoes, putting green and more!!! Best of all, If you want to enjoy the beach but on a budget. Good news, Some Beach equipment is provided with this rental!!!!
What makes this property unique
This Villa features a unique double loft for extra room. The small loft is furnished with two twin beds for extra guest, and the large loft is furnished as an extra seating area. Also complete with a 70" inch TV and BluRay player with Apps for streaming, and free Wi-fi. The Villa also features a Sunroom with a 50" inch TV while looking out onto the patio that is complete with plenty of outdoor seating and a gas grill plus a gas fire pit for cool nights, along with a stone wall for even more extra seating! This villa backs onto a walking and bicycle trail outlined by a wooded tree line creating a scenic view.