A Dream House In The Heart Of Lewes - Just a few steps to the beach! - Lewes Beach

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Entire home

Front of the house - 3 parking spots in front and room for more on the side

View from the deck on the side of the house

Looking off the corner of the front deck

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lewes, DE

Lewes Beach

2 min walk

Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve

8 min walk

Zwaanendael Museum

4 min drive

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)

26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

living room pull out couch

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

private bath off master bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A Dream House In The Heart Of Lewes - Just a few steps to the beach!

Perfect setup with 3 bedrooms including master with it's own 1/2 bath. We rent weekly in the summertime and also take longer term winter rentals. Large great room with high ceiling over living and dining areas. Complete modern kitchen found adjacent to great room. Huge wrap around deck with 360 degree view of the bay and the marsh as well as screened in porch. Two units on property, excellent for families wanting to vacation together and enjoy the ideal mix of togetherness and privacy. Washer and dryer in unit makes life easy. Plenty of off street parking for guests. Outdoor shower as well. Brand new furniture delivered this summer.

Property manager

Ryan Cecil

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

For prime season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), I will refund to 100% only if I can get a replacement renter. Thanks

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the bay. While the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lewes, DE

What's nearby

Lewes Beach - 2 min walk
Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 4 min drive
Cape Henlopen State Park - 4 min drive
Cape Henlopen Beach - 5 min drive
Beebe Healthcare - 5 min drive

Getting around

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪New Nicolas - ‬9 min drive
‪Pat's Pizza of Lewes - ‬9 min drive
‪Lewes Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Lewes Diner - ‬7 min drive
‪Surf Bagel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Dream House In The Heart Of Lewes - Just a few steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Dream House In The Heart Of Lewes - Just a few steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Dream House In The Heart Of Lewes - Just a few steps to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Dream House In The Heart Of Lewes - Just a few steps to the beach! located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lewes Beach and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve. Cannonball Museum and Zwaanendael Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

23 Aug 2020

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

Great place to stay

Relaxing

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Kathryn B.

14 Dec 2018

Lovely beach site but house a little minimal

We enjoyed our stay at Lewes and the owner of the property was responsive and very nice. However, the house was a little funky and could use some attention. The AC system worked well, which was good because many of the windows didn't open due to broken handles. There were five of us, but only one bedside had a light for reading.There were few items for cooking at home - no bowls for salad or making pancakes - and I ended up buying a skillet and leaving it there. Also no soap, dishwashing detergent, toilet paper, or other basic supplies. Some of the screens were held on with duct tape. There was a screened-in porch which would have been lovely for eating but only furnished with a tiny table and a couple of plastic chairs. If none of this would bother you, it is still a lovely beach across the street.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Fred S.

13 Sept 2018

1970’s Beach House

RENTERS BEWARE! When you are looking to rent this property make sure that you are aware that this is a duplex and the pictures shown on the site are for the lower unit, which has recently been updated. The uppper unit, while it has beautiful views, (but no outside furniture to sit on) has not been updated since 1970! The furniture was not comfortable, there was no cable TV and the kitchen was sparsely furnished. The unit was clean and the beds were comfortable. Also, the owner was very prompt in responding to our needs. Overall, we had a great vacation because the weather was gorgeous and we didn’t spend much time a the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alexandra F.

14 Nov 2017

Very nice stay near the beach in Lewes!

Fantastic wrap around deck with great views, especially of beautiful sunsets. Thirty second walk to the beach is wonderful. And location is great for bike rides especially to Cape Henlopen. Beds are comfortable, the sofa is new and very nice. Great to have Netflix and Amazon Prime on a large screen. Enjoyed cooking a lot but a little more light would be nice in the kitchen. Enjoyed the screened porch, too, but chairs could be a bit sturdier for the more robust of us! (I am not of the robust nature so the chairs were fine!!!) One request (for vanity sake!)--a full length mirror anywhere in house would be great. And yes, shower is excellent. We plan to return with our bikes. And the owner of the house is available and very helpful! We felt welcomed.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

geri p.

1 Oct 2017

Excellent location. One minute walk to lovely beach. Sunset views from deck. Very clean and spaci

The location could not have been better for us. We had the lazy beach vacation we were looking for. We had the top floor of a house with two units. Nice view of salt marsh and sunset from back deck. No bay view but could hear water on quiet night. Beach less than block away, easy access. Very quiet beach. Very clean space. Kitchen could use updating but functional. Gas grill made cooking at home easy. Screened in porch would have been even better with more comfortable seatting. Owner was very easy to reach and quick to respond. We hope to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laure L.

9 Sept 2017

Great beach house in needs of uprgrade

We had great time at the beach house. The house needs some upgrade, like for example, the bathroom, the fridge, the dishwasher, and need more dishes, like plates. Other wise, it was a great place to stay and it was very convenient to get to the beach. Laure

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

15 Aug 2017

Relaxing vacation, wonderful location

We stayed on the upper level of the property. We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The location was ideal. It was right across the street from the beach, and the area was residential, so there was not much traffic and was very quiet at night. Plenty of space for our group (5 adults, 1 child). Very comfortable with AC. One day, though, was cool enough that we turned off the AC, had the screens in the doors and windows and the door to the screen porch open, and we had a wonderful sea breeze all day!! We went across the street to the beach often. This beach is lovely! Not very crowded, even in mid-July!! Our 2 1/2 year-old really enjoyed the water with the gentle waves here. (Some days we also drove to Cape Henlopen for bigger waves.) We had a few meals out on the screen porch. (We had brought our own card table from home, though, for enough table space to do this. I would recommend having a larger table for eating meals out on the porch.) The owner, Ryan, and his parents were readily available if we had any questions. We would highly recommend this location, and are hoping we can book here again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

13 Aug 2017

Great location, off the beaten track but not too much

Three bedrooms, two baths and nice living area were very comfortable for a family of four adults. Lovely views, easy walk to very, very nice beach. The town of Lewes is charming and quiet, relative to Rehoboth. Ryan is wonderful to work with. And, the ice cream at "Two Scoops" nearby is great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

24 June 2017

Great location, quiet and close walk to beach!

Upper unit beautiful to sit out on deck and enjoy the breeze! Plenty of space to relax indoors. New hanging chair was perfect! Beach perfect for younger kids. The waves are friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

7 June 2017

Great for Families

The place was clean but with enough wear to it that any family with little ones won't be on edge. So close to the beach (1 minute walk), and an owner who was super easy to work with -- very prompt. The Roku was nice to have (sorry if I bumped all the nerdy channels to the top -- WSJ, Ted Talks, etc.) -- and the swinging chair received a prodigious amount of love from my daughter -- pretty sure her stuffed animals are still sea-sick. Can't say enough about the proximity to the beach and how uncrowded it was. Great place for families!

Stayed 21 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Titus H.

28 Sept 2016

Awesome Getaway - Wonderful Owner

We had a great time. The property is very well maintained, and Ryan ( owner ) was very easy to deal with. Nice quiet location across the street from the beach. Classic 1960's beach house. Wonderful wrap around deck and screened in porch. We would definitely recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

22 Aug 2016

Great beach home!

We had a great time at this vacation home. It is an older traditional beach home, but clean and comfortable and perfect for family. We stayed in the upstairs unit. The beds were comfortable and sheets and towels were provided and very nice. There was plenty of cookware and utencils. It is just across the street from the beach which was convenient. Being on the bay side was perfect for the small children with us to play in the water without huge waves. The beach was not crowded at all where we were. The owners were very friendly and accessible when we had questions. We would stay there again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

5 Aug 2016

A Perfect Getaway

We had a wonderful week in Lewes. The property was perfect-comfortable and clean. The location was perfect as we could walk to the bayside beach or could make a short drive to Rehobeth or Cape Henlopen park for ocean side beach time. We will definitely rent here again!!

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Cecil

I am an airline captain and ex-military aviator who grew up in Delaware, but have lived all over the world. This property has been in my family for over 40 years and I have enjoyed spending my summers here since as long as I can remember. Anything I can do to make your stay more enjoyable will be my pleasure. I have a jet boat and often take friends out on the water to do some wakeboarding, tubing or waterskiing. If I'm not out flying, I should be right across the street at my parent's house. My parents, Dick and Lynn Cecil, are extremely friendly always available as well if you need anything. I'm also fluent in French - je parle français.

Why they chose this property

Lewes beach is the crown jewel of the Delaware beach scene. My family has been coming here for three generations and it's only getting better. I have friends from all over the world who have fallen in love with Lewes with its lovely victorian houses and upscale restaurants, bars and shopping. It's the oldest and most charming town in the state with a unique history.

What makes this property unique

I love sitting on the built-in bench on the corner of the wrap-around deck. It's the perfect place to catch the lovely bay breeze and fabulous views. It's a great place to just chill.