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Simple beach life, priceless sunset views, one block to the beach

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Lewes, DE
  • Popular LocationLewes Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape May - Lewes Ferry4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Henlopen Beach5 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Simple beach life, priceless sunset views, one block to the beach

This cozy beach cottage is an original home in the heart of Lewes Beach. There aren't too many of these quaint homes left and this is one to enjoy! Watch the sunset with an unobstructed view from the backyard, spend your days on the bay away from the crowds and explore the lovely town of Lewes.
This clean, simple, single level home provides the antidote to your busy life. Bring the family to our Lewes Beach home and get back to basics...making memories. Play games in the sunroom, enjoy the sunset and a drink in the backyard, cozy up for a family movie in the living room.
The one bedroom features a king sized bed. The living room couch pulls out into a full sized bed. The sunroom as plenty of floor space to accommodate a full air mattress for a couple of extra guests.
Walk across the street in the morning and spend the day on the bay. Rinse off in the outside shower before preparing a meal to enjoy in the backyard.

PLEASE NOTE: Linens (sheets and towels) are NOT provided at the property. Upon booking, we will provide you with a list of recommended linen rental vendors. Additionally, paper goods and detergents are NOT supplied.

This rental is only available in the summer months. While there is air conditioning, there is NOT heat. Please keep this in mind when you book.

Property manager

Megan Bruno

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Cannonball Museum and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Lewes Beach - 1 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) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Nicolas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grain On The Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lefty's Alley & Eats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza of Lewes - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple beach life, priceless sunset views, one block to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Simple beach life, priceless sunset views, one block to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple beach life, priceless sunset views, one block to the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple beach life, priceless sunset views, one block to the beach located?

Located in the heart of Lewes, this vacation 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 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Louis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite Neighborhood
First time to Lewes, Delaware. We enjoyed it. Close to beach and restaurants. Would love to live there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful location and awesome house! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple beach life is right!
Sweet little cottage …all the basics, neat, clean & comfortable. Easy walk to the inlet for a quick beach fix and short drive to all the other area beaches. Wonderful dinner & homemade sangria at A Touch of Italy …awesome sandwiches at new lunch favorite Honey’s. King size bed is firm as listed… bring an extra mattress topper if your preference is a bit fluffier. Megan was super to work with! Great relaxing getaway…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the proximity to the beach
Very hot week and AC was marginal, but we really enjoyed our stay. Only issue with the house was that the front door, a slider, was very difficult to use. Quiet and peaceful and great that we could bring our dog. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lewes
Enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca 23
Beautiful area, clean … not far from beach!! Love all the cute shops in Lewes
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with basic accommodations
We really enjoyed our stay at this property because of the location -- it's a 5 minute walk to the beach, right across the main road (Cedar), and you are a quick drive or bike ride to downtown Lewes. The listing is very accurate -- this is a very simple beach cottage. It's clean, but definitely older, and you have to provide all your own linens, towels, etc, and there are not things like bath mats in the single bathroom. Everything works well, but is very old and a little wonky; for example, the house is not on a level foundation, so shower/tub does not drain all the way on its own -- which is annoying if you have a bunch of sand getting washed off! There is conveniently an outdoor shower, which is great for doing a pre wash, and a vacuum is in the house which helps for getting rid of sand in the house. For anybody planning to use the pull out couch for sleeping, bear in mind it's in the same room as the TV, which is also where the main entryway is, and there are no window coverings in that room to make it dark once the sun is up. The house backs up to the marsh, which we saw get high up about 10 ft from the back of the house when the water levels were high -- note just in case anyone is coming with kids that might be wandering out back by themselves! The owner was very easy to communicate with, and gives very clear instructions. This is definitely a bare bones house, and works great if all you need is a spot to land to go to the beach for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a couple and a dog!
We had the coziest stay here! The cottage is clean and comfortable and has such a lovely view over the marsh for those rainy days. It's a quiet stretch of beach with a sandbar which was lovely for our dog in the mornings and evenings. We went to Cape Henlopen several times - it's so close - for their all day dog beach and stronger waves. We liked the nearby Wheelhouse restaurant and saw there are several others nearby and a food court for food trucks. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July in Lewes
This is listed as 1BR/1BA, but it there’s an additional room that makes it feel much larger. The property is quiet and it’s a short walk to the beach. Lewes Township fireworks on the beach on 4th of July are always a highlight of the summer for my family, as are the wonderful restaurants in town. The wetlands behind the property were also an unexpected bonus, which makes the stay quieter and more serene, and even affords some bird watching opportunities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beauty and quietness
The property is as described. The house affords enough space for four to stay in it, and the outdoor shower is a great option to get more people ready around the same time. The street is quiet, so you can sleep peacefully each night. It is close to the beach, where you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The beach located near the property has less activity from visitors, so it feels as if you are having a more personal experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Low Key Lewes Vibes
If you’re looking for a relaxing and peaceful week or weekend getaway, this is your place! Beautiful (and clean) 1 bedroom place with convenient pull out couch that overlooks the canal. Top that with a 2 min walk to the beach or 5-10 min walk to the yacht club. Friendly neighbors and quaint town. Definitely recommend renting bikes though! The host was quick to respond, so nice and flexible (let us bring our two dogs which was unbelievable). Also very much enjoyed the vacuum for easier cleanup. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephanie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not recommended
Very odd. Entry behind with no walkway. Floors slanted. Bed very firm. Strange upstairs area could see but access. Sofas not in great condition. No towels or sheets provided. Not worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank G., Lititz, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
One last trip before summer’s end
We really enjoyed the time at the cozy cottage. Great location to the beach, very peaceful and restful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO R., Mount Holly Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Quiet Beach Getaway
The property is small, but you don't need much space. There is a good TV for nights in or if it is raining. You can almost see the beach from where you are, and during our stay it was not crowded at all. This was perfect for a couple and our pup, the neighborhood is quiet, you're within 15 minutes of anything you might need, including some amazing restaurants. A great little getaway. The outdoor shower helped to rinse off after the beach, making it easier to keep everything clean. I do wish there was a vacuum available to make "final day" clean up quicker, but there are 3 brooms sitting around the house. An excellent experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Had a great stay here!! The beach is so close and so peaceful and quiet. The house was super clean and the host is very responsive. Exactly what we were looking for, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but barebones/basic
The location of this property was great. We were there towards the end of summer so most of the crowds were gone and the beach was only a block away. That being said, the property itself is very basic and barebones. We brought bath towels, bed sheets and paper towels as suggested in the welcome email. However, there weren’t even any kitchen towels, napkins, bathmat or toilet paper. There were only 2 thin blankets for the bed and a smaller throw blanket. Definitely not enough pillows and the pullout couch is in the smaller area right next to the main entrance way and didn’t have any curtains on the door so there’s no privacy to the outside world (it should be in the actual living room where there’s more privacy). Also the kitchen is super basic and the gas stove made a weird sputtering sound and took forever to cook on. The microwave was all the way up on top of the refrigerator so we had to step on a chair in order to access it - it’s also not that powerful so expect to put some extra time to heat your food. Lastly there were hornets in the both entrance. We got stung which was super painful and overall buzz kill (no pun intended) to the vacation. This all being said, Lewes is a great destination for a low key getaway. We will definitely be back but probably not to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We had a lovely time. House has everything we needed, was clean and was just steps from the beach

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
House has a great layout with lots of windows. We particularly enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and the outdoor shower. The neighborhood is quiet and it’s an easy walk to the beach. The property manager was a pleasure to work with and we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby A.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was perfect
House was the perfect size for our family. The property was clean and exactly as described. Location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this adorable Lewes Beach cottage! The location is great proximity to quickly being on the beach. There is a beautiful view out the back of the home, and we loved sitting and having our coffee while looking across the marsh and watching the boats go down the canal. The house was a perfect setup and size for us, our pup, and our 1 year old. He loved the basket of trucks he found in the sunroom. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summer S., Sewell, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We enjoyed our time at this property. The house is bigger than it looks, plenty of space for my family of 4. Everything was clean and as described. It was an epically hot week, and the AC worked well. Great proximity to the beach, close to town, and loved the outdoor shower! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a perfect size and location for our two small girls. My only suggestion is to provide a water house outside to reduce tracking sand through the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our first visit to Lewes
My 8 year old and I stayed at this property and loved the proximity to the bay and town. It was a perfect spot for us to get to know Lewes and some of the surrounding areas. We ended up eating every meal at home, and I found the kitchen to be basic but efficient. We used a lot of the host’s recommendations from the welcome packet as well and were happy with all of them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for couple's weekend at the beach
The house was exactly as listed and great for spending a few days at the beach. The location was perfect! One note for future guests - the bed is extremely firm. My husband and I like firm mattresses so it was fine for us, but I know some people prefer more cushioning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great smaller home for couple and pet!
Very clean cottage style house only 1 block from beach . Very quiet neighborhood that was great area for walking dog , or just walking. Beach area is smaller but peaceful as well. Close to Cape Henelopen State Park and Ferry from Lewes to Cape May. Would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022