House in Bethany Beach, DE

The Sand Trap in South Bethany: Steps from the ocean! Hot Tub! Captain's walk!

The Sand Trap in South Bethany: Steps from the ocean! Hot Tub! Captain's walk!

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Welcome to The Sand Trap in South Bethany!!!
One away from the ocean!
Living area
Parking for five cars on the property, two on the street with city parking tag.
Well stocked kitchen with walk-in pantry and modern appliances.

Overview of The Sand Trap in South Bethany: Steps from the ocean! Hot Tub! Captain's walk!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Bethany Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Beaches8 min walk
  • Popular LocationFenwick Island Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Boardwalk3 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Aruba: Bedroom 2, Middle Floor

Bali: Bedroom 6, Middle Floor

Cancun: Bedroom 4, Middle Floor

Fiji: Bedroom 5, Middle Floor

Maui: Bedroom 1, Top Floor

Tahiti: Bedroom 3, Middle Floor

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Top Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Middle Floor

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3 - Middle Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 - Middle Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom - Top Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Sand Trap in South Bethany: Steps from the ocean! Hot Tub! Captain's walk!

***Note: Hosting this home since 2009 and had over 94 five star reviews. Effective July 2023 Vrbo appears to only show 32 of them***

Relax and enjoy the morning sun as you look out at the ocean from the living spaces of this 6-bedroom home. Its location in a corner lot affords this home plenty of natural light and beautiful views.

Sit down to eat breakfast with your family and friends in a table that stretches to seat twelve. Then put on your bathing suit, cross the one-lane street and you are at the life guarded beach! When you're ready for a change of scene, come home and relax in the hot tub or in one of the two shaded porches.

Spend the afternoon strolling the neighborhood, biking to the nearest shops, or simply hanging out. In the evening venture out to dinner in Bethany, Rehoboth or Ocean City, Maryland. Finally, before going to bed, be sure to climb the stairs up to the crow's nest to count the stars!

Built in 2005, the Sand Trap comfortably accommodates large groups of friends and families. Three of the bedroom suites have their own bathroom and there is parking for five vehicles on the property plus off street parking for two with a permit. Free wifi.

For views of the floor plan and more pictures look for the link further down on this page!

Please note that I work with a local property manager who has been in business for over 30 years in South Bethany. His office will send and collect the rental agreement and make arrangements for optional travel insurance and towel and/or linen rental. The office will also provide you with the access codes and address any issues that might arise during your stay. Of the $330 "Property Fees", $200 is REFUNDABLE. The "Service Fee" goes straight to Vrbo.

Ria Malinak
Bethany Beach Sand Vacations

The Sand Trap in South Bethany
The Sand Dune in Sea Colony

Checkout my other Bethany Listing that also sleeps 14! vrbo . com / 3754410ha

Property manager

RIA MALINAK

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must provide renter address so that property manager can send a standard Delaware short term lease which MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED to rental office.
Max 7 cars: 5 on premise, 2 street parking (street parking not guaranteed).
No beach week participants (even with adults). No parties of any sort. Quiet hours 10:30 pm to 8:00 am. $200 of Property Fees refunded if no damage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

This vacation home is located in South Bethany, a neighborhood in Bethany Beach, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maryland Beach and Ocean City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Captain Jack's Pirate Golf, or check out an event or a game at Carousel Ice Skating Rink. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 8 min walk
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 12 min walk
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Maryland Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 29 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mango's - 3 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 17 min walk
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Parkway Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Bethany Boathouse - 18 min walk

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

John (Roddy) M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach home, perfect for family!
The house was in an ideal location, immediately across from beach access. The beach is very family-friendly and much less crowded than other area beaches due to limited access. The house is in great shape with ocean views and had everything our family needed to enjoy an amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Shawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful
Highly recommend this home for families as you are steps to the beach, centrally located to visit Bethany, Dewey, Rehoboth and Ocean City, MD. 5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Eruch D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bethany Beach Vacation
One of our best rental experiences, no surprises, everything was exactly as listed. Beautiful home, clean, elegant, well furnished, spacious, great location. Ria followed up to make sure we were well settled and everything was in order. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Claudia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas 2022
We were more than pleased with the beach house this holiday. The Sand Trap in South Bethany was a beautiful house. The house was very clean and perfect for our holiday. We enjoyed the hot tub and especially enjoyed the views from the main floor. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by RIA MALINAK

Host profile image
My husband and I settled in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC area over twenty years ago. From early on, vacations in Rehoboth and Bethany with our children became a favorite tradition. We've had the opportunity to vacation as a family in some of the best beaches in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. However, nothing has ever replaced the comfort and sense of belonging that we get vacationing close to home in the Delaware Shore!

Why they chose this property

After spending two years looking for a home in the Bethany area, we were finally were able to make our dream come true by buying a beach house in the summer of 2009. I remember clearly the day in late June when my husband who regularly surfed the real estate listings exclaimed 'Here it is! Our new beach house!' We were drawn in by the brightness of the home, its excellent condition, and the size of the house which lent itself to large gatherings with friends and family. The South Bethany area offered a good compromise between the seclusion of the private beaches of North Bethany and the crowds in downtown Bethany. We also felt that the life guarded beach would appeal to the families with young children that we hoped to share our house with. Finally, the young age of the house meant that it was up-to-date and likely to have less maintenance problems than an older home.

Ria Malinak
Bethany Beach Sand Vacations

The Sand Trap in South Bethany
The Sand Dune in Sea Colony

What makes this property unique

The Sand Trap is one house away from the ocean so sitting down in the morning with a cup of coffee and looking at the ocean is one of our favorite activities. If you are an early riser, you can watch the sunrise from inside the house or one of the decks. The crow’s nest also is a favorite hangout providing views north far up the beach and of sunsets across the tops of the houses and trees of Bethany. At night one can check out the stars or moonlight on the ocean while listening to the waves. You can actually hear the waves crashing on the beach from inside the house, but the sound is soothing and not overpowering as it might be with an oceanfront home. We love the home's closeness to downtown Bethany (1.5 miles), to Ocean City (8.5 miles), and to Rehoboth (13.5 miles). Shopping in Delaware is tax free, thereby giving those who don't typically like to shop an excuse to go! Most of all we enjoy sharing the company of our friends and family around a good meal, a sand castle on the beach, or in the hot tub.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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