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Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bethany Beach

With a stay at this cottage in Bethany Beach (Wilgus Subdivision), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. .This cottage is 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Town Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 29 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mango's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean 99 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Birds Beer Garden - ‬7 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.

Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town!

BAREFOOT DORAL COTTAGE — Bethany West

Welcome to "Barefoot Doral Cottage," a tranquil escape nestled on a lush, wooded lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. This 3-bedroom home perfectly captures the essence of a traditional Bethany Beach getaway with its unique spiral staircase, airy loft, and inviting screened porch. Whether you are catching the local trolley to the boardwalk or relaxing in the shade of the mature trees, this cottage offers a harmonious blend of coastal adventure and peaceful seclusion.

FLOOR-BY-FLOOR DESCRIPTION

First Floor: The main level features a well-equipped kitchen designed for easy meal preparation and a comfortable living area. Step outside to the screened-in porch, the perfect setting for morning coffee or alfresco evening dinners amidst the wooded scenery. This level also includes the Primary Suite with a Queen bed and an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower.

Second Floor: Accessed via a unique spiral staircase, the second level includes a Jack & Jill style shared bathroom connecting two bedrooms: one with a Full bed and another with two Twin beds. The airy loft provides additional flexible sleeping space with a convertible ottoman, a futon, and a pull-out sofa.

Outdoor Living & Parking: This property offers unusual convenience with off-street parking for up to 6 cars. Guests can enjoy a charcoal grill for summer cookouts and an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach.

DISTANCE TO BEACHES

Bethany Beach: 1.2 miles

Fenwick Island: 6.2 miles

Rehoboth Beach: 13.5 miles

Ocean City: 15.0 miles
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LINEN PACKAGE

1st Choice Properties provides bed and bath linens for you. Your linen package includes: fitted sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases for all beds; sets of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for all guests; kitchen towels and bathmats for all full bathrooms. Your linens will be delivered to the home prior to your arrival; you are responsible for putting the linens on the beds. You are also responsible for bagging the linens at the end of your stay and leaving them outside the residence for pick-up after your departure.

STARTER KIT

1st Choice Properties also provides a Starter Kit with all rentals. Your Starter Kit includes (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, (1) 3oz bottle of dish soap, (1) dish sponge, (1) 13gal kitchen trash bags. You are responsible for providing any additional toiletries, soap, and paper products as needed.


MISCELLANEOUS

-The maximum occupancy is 8 people.

-There is parking for 2 vehicles.

-No pets, smoking, vaping, or events are allowed.

-Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.

-Check-in is 4PM and check-out is 10AM. This is non-negotiable. Your access codes for the property will activate and deactivate precisely at these times; occupancy outside these timeframes without express permission from 1st Choice Properties is considered unlawful trespassing. 1st Choice Properties will contact you directly the day of your arrival if your property is available for an early check-in at no additional cost to you; this is our standard practice and you do not need to contact us to opt-in to it.

-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.


DELAWARE SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX

Delaware has imposed a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 4.5% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. This new tax went into effect on January 1, 2025. The tax applies to all short-term rentals in Delaware, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024713527
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Events, No Smoking in or around the property, and No Pets unless otherwise noted
The guest must sign a rental agreement after making the reservation. Additional details emailed after the reservation is made.
Guests will be charged a $99 damage waiver that will cover up to $1000 worth of accidental damage to the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

6869

Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in/ check out was easy.1st Choice communicated very well and provided a nice welcome package with essentials.The property is comfortable and cozy. The location is very convenient to everythingAs someone else memtioned i would update info regarding pool passes as it was a little expensive for 5 guest passes.Not suprisingly, because of the wooded location, there are a lot of ants. If you leave anyting sweet on the counters expect a swarm. The Terro ant killer i found under the sink worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Quiet Beach Weekend

House was perfect for what we were looking for. Close enough to walk or take the trolley, but far enough away that it allowed privacy and peace. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ceccaly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and such a home feeling to it a beautiful stay we got lucky with amazing weather the only thing that I can say I would changes it the pool passes a lot of the information giving in the red binder you receive wasn’t updated and the prices were a bit expensive but overall a beautiful stay It was
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B., Westmont, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

TOns of Space and Comfy

My husband loved the back porch. Each area had their own AC, which was nice. Comfortable and easy access to the beach (1 mile walk but we had the parking pass, so it was easy to get close). And there was a beach and downtown trolley. Very organized. Great subdivision with pool and workout center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Work

This house is in desperate need of upgrades in every room. Kitchen, floors, walls, beds are all very old and in poor condition. Day 1 we found ants in the kitchen and contacted the property manager but they never sent anyone to take care of it. Lots of spiders in the bathrooms. Paid the fee for linens but we had to make all the beds then strip them at the end of the week ourselves. Location was good. House is in a quiet neighborhood and just a short drive to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Kids enjoyed the community pool and riding the trolley.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bethany- 2024

Enjoyed the home. Had a continuous battle with small ants on the counter and some cabinets. Noticed that they were climbing up the outside of the house too. Suggest perimeter ant control be applied periodically. Removal of some of the saplings along the edges of the driveway would allow easier access in/out. Would recommend monthly cleaning of gutters- we endured some heavy rainstorm due to the hurricane and the water just went right over the gutters because they were plugged full of pine needles. One day we encountered a downy woodpecker knockin' on the exterior.... Sent him (her ?) packin'!!! Enjoyed our family time. Thank you again for your hospitality. Gordon & Sally Scott
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trichelle F.

Bethany stay

Property had plenty of space. There was an ant problem that was quickly taken care by management. Curb appeal would be so much better if landscaping was improved. The location is great and neighborhood is nice and quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

deborah E., burlington, nj

Liked: Cleanliness

We Enjoyed our week in Bethany

Convenient location in Bethany West. Comfortable house, all beds were comfortable and kitchen was reasonably stocked with essential cookware. The only bathroom with a tub is upstairs, and there is a spiral staircase.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home

Great house, good location for riding bikes to town and beach. Had everything we needed. The binder that explains the equipment in the house was outstanding and very thorough. Would go back again. Loved it,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleyda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!!

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space, great location

I enjoyed that the property wasn’t incredibly close to the beach, but if you bike it’s perfect! If you wanted to walk, you could…. Or go park beachside. You don’t deal with beachside noise at night, it’s quiet! Lots of info in the home for food and getting around town. Has everything you need in the house to cook(bring your own food of course) very clean. Slight smoke smell, very faint, might have been previous renter who maybe smoked on the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness

review

good experience
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great location

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

At the Beach - but felt like a retreat in the woods

Really liked the location. Close to everything. The house was in great shape, and clean. Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph (Loretta) O., State College, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall a good stay

The location of the house was awesome! The neighborhood was cute and quiet. The outdoor shower was a big help when we came back from the beach with the kids. The kitchen was well equipped and clean. They had lots of paper products, blankets and pillows. During our stay a dining room chair broke because it was very old and had been glued several times. When we talked to the rental company they apologized and did not attempt to charge us for the chair. Overall the house was clean and in a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

It was ok

Queen beds were comfy. Screened in porch was nice. Ceiling fans were great! The outside was a mess - from the street, it was the least appealing on the street. Branches, over grown, loose step. Having to wait until 4:00 to sign in and then check out was at 10:00 - you really paid for a day you couldn't use.

6/10 Okay

elizabeth b., Catonsville, MD

Summer Vacation - Family

Communication was through property management company. Communication was most effective through email and phone, not VBRO messages. There were ants in the kitchen, small black ants; we have experienced this before when staying in a home in Bethany in the woods; but situation not preferable. Carpet may have been cleaned....hard to tell because there are stains, so didn't care to walk around on it with bare feet. Bathrooms clean, bedrooms clean. Queen beds were wonderful, new mattresses. Twin mattresses old, not great on comfort. Had kitchen necessities we needed. Outdoor shower great. We had seen an older version of the house on VBRO therefore did not bring correct sheet sizes and pool pass info was not accurate....BUT property mgt. company took care of right away and lent us sheets at no charge. All in all, loved the stay. Location is great for kids riding bikes and walking to Bethany. Loved the beach parking pass that came with house!!! Nice back screened-in porch. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C., West Chester PA

Very homey and comfortable

Loved the screened in porch and the trees all around. It was the perfect cozy vacation home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T., Springfield, VA

Very nice, clean, well equipped house

Lovely, private, wooded setting with comfortable furnishings. Our family was very happy here! The residential parking pass was a huge asset!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Great vacation place!

Great location close to the beach and 2 pools. Quiet area. House was well equipped. Would go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018