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July 13-20 open! Ocean Block! Dog Friendly! Beach Bonfire & Linens Included!

July 13-20 open! Ocean Block! Dog Friendly! Beach Bonfire & Linens Included!

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Aerial View of Memories Villa and it's close proximity to Ocean and Beach!
Roof Top POOL and HOT TUB SPA overlooking OCEAN and Rehoboth Bay!
Roof top HEATED POOL and HOT TUB SPA with OCEAN VIEWS!
ROOFTOP DECK overlooking the OCEAN!  Relax here with your favorite beverage!!
LARGEST DINING TABLE that seats 18-20 guests adjacent to the GOURMET KITCHEN!

Overview of July 13-20 open! Ocean Block! Dog Friendly! Beach Bonfire & Linens Included!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
15 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 32557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Dewey Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach20 min walk
  • Popular LocationFunland4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

15 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 14

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

July 13-20 open! Ocean Block! Dog Friendly! Beach Bonfire & Linens Included!

SAFETY ALERT!! MEMORIES HAS INSTALLED AIR FILTRATION UNITS IN ALL HVAC SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. SCIENTIFIC TESTING HAS DEMONSTRATED REDUCTION OF AIRBORNE VIRUS AND BACTERIA COMPONENTS BY 99.9%. OUR EXPERIENCED CLEANING STAFF IS FOLLOWING CDC GUIDELINES.
Memories is a Luxury Villa experience, but with Heart and Soul. We offer one of the Lowest Cost per person options per day or week in the Delaware Beach Area!! Book today to enjoy our Heated Rooftop Pool along with Hot Tub overlooking the Ocean and Bay that are available year around and our lovely fireplaces!! Fall & Winter Weekends are a great time in the area!! We have added a new propane fire pit for your outdoor enjoyment and have added professional landscaping to the entire property. Memories is located in a beautiful residential area named Rehoboth By The Sea between Silver Lake in South Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach! Ask about our Unique Customer Appreciation Complimentary Time 2 For 1 Special!! Memories has been approved as a Luxury Home Listing!! Less Than 1% of All VRBO/HOMEAWAY listings are approved as a Luxury Listing!! The owner is also able to arrange free access to the Rehoboth Beach Country Club which offers golf, tennis, swimming or dining located on the breathtaking Rehoboth Bay, as well as free access to the Rehoboth Beach Sailing Association for sailing lessons, kayaking, and more! This beach area has been named by Travel and Leisure as one of the 10 Least Crowded Beach areas in the United States.
One of the largest villa homes at over 7500 Square Feet of useable space in the Delaware Beach area, ocean block, Villa-By-The-Sea named Memories, is the perfect destination for family reunions, vacations, corporate retreats, and special events such as wedding groups, birthdays, and anniversaries. Memories is a fabulous three story luxury home with an elevator that accesses all three floors, as well as an entry ramp. A newly installed Acorn Outdoor Stair Lift provides access to the Rooftop Deck for anyone having difficulty with stairs! From its breathtaking Gathering Room with Gourmet Kitchen to the spectacular roof-top deck with the gorgeous panoramic ocean and bay views where you can enjoy the spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets, our guests just say 'Wow.' They've never seen anything quite like it and are pleased beyond belief! Memories has been described by our guests as 'the place that has it all', and 'a mini-resort' with the heated pool, two hot tubs/spas, and putting green golf. Sleeping up to 32 people, this sensational home is one where our customers state they have built lasting memories and want to come back often. They rave about the Gourmet Kitchen and say the home has everything. You can cook for yourself or arrange for meals of your choice to be prepared for you at the home. No request is beyond reason. We can help arrange everything from transportation, excursions, massages, tennis lessons, golf lessons, rental golf carts and more. We are here to ensure this is the most memorable vacation time of your life.
Memories is a home that has been in the Talley family for over 60 years. The owner's Mother and Father built the original cottage and the owner, Gary Talley, built the spectacular state of the art home described above around the original cottage, adding on two stories with an elevator and rooftop deck. Gary Talley has preserved the charm of the original cottage in honor of his parents and the many good memories he has of their family getting together for reunions at the beach and has maintained the original cottage in pristine condition. He wants other families to enjoy the same wonderful experiences he has been able to enjoy with his family over the years and built on to the home to accommodate family reunions, weddings, corporate retreats, etc. so other groups can experience these special and memorable times. Thus the name Memories was decided on for the home.
We offer you the most personalized 24/7 concierge service--even before you arrive--to help you with everything you need, from arranging meals to be cooked in the villa, to tours, must-see spots, restaurant and activity recommendations and more. Special meals can be arranged to accommodate the requests of our guests and their preferred cuisine. Our Caretaker is available to you 24/7 during your stay, as well as a Housekeeper on call. No request is beyond reason.
With its numerous inviting amenities, this Beach Villa has all of the comforts of home, but is only steps from one of the best beaches on the East Coast. Enjoy over 130 nearby factory discount outlet stores, with DELAWARE’S 0% TAX FREE SHOPPING. These stores include very popular ones such as Coach, Kate Spade New York, Tumi, Tommy Bahama, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, The North Face, Nike, and many more. Tax free boutiques are located on and near Rehoboth Avenue. Culinary delights are featured at over 150 Restaurants and Eateries in the area. There is also no occupancy or lodging tax on rental homes in Delaware. Bonfires on the beach, as well as discounted chair rentals and umbrellas placed for you on the beach, can be arranged in advance. These are very popular with our guests and have become a signature items for those visiting Memories. There is also free parking on the property for up to 10 cars.
Welcome to Memories where you and your guests can create lasting memories of your own as other families and businesses have been doing for almost 60 years. Memories is only an approximate 2.5 hour drive from Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore and a 2 hour drive from Wilmington.
Our home is spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. The home magically captivates all those who visit.


Keywords: Rehoboth by the Sea-Memories Vacation Home

Property manager

Gary Talley
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children under 5 do not count in occupancy.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No more than 50 people for parties or events.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Maximum 2 dogs no more than 50 lbs. No Cats!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Noise ordinance enforced from 9PM-8AM. This is a residential neighborhood in Rehoboth By The Sea and guests must be respectful of our neighbors!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: No more than 50 people for parties or events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Dewey Beach

This villa is located in Rehoboth by the Sea, a neighborhood in Dewey Beach, and is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Traveling with kids? Consider East of Maui and Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market - Dewey Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Dewey Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 2 min walk
  • Rehoboth Beach - 20 min walk
  • Funland - 4 min drive
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Tanger Outlets - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rusty Rudder - 15 min walk
  • The Bellyfiller - 4 min drive
  • Dewey Beer Company - 5 min walk
  • Woody's Dewey Beach - 7 min walk
  • Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant - 10 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., Perry Hall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Poker Weekend
we had two dozen family and friends for a guys' weekend. The place had lots of room for playing, sleeping and bathrooms. It had several different spaces so people could create and move between different party scenes. It was walking distance from the clubs in Dewey and the breakfast diner. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Positive feedback
Great facility to stay at - highly recommended it. Management was outstanding! very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories
The property was very nice. Debbie, George n Mike were great. George greeted the group of ladies n showed us where everything was that we might need, n how various items worked. Mike checked in with us every day n brought very nice treats along with bottle water to take on the golf courses with us. Debbie was terrific n very informative. Very nice area, beach very close as was Dewey Beach walking distance. Looking forward to revisiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive house and an amazing stay!
We had a team retreat with colleagues, and everyone loved the stay! We did need to work during business hours, connect to video meetings and so on - the WiFi worked seamlessly. Hottub on a rooftop is an amazing idea - since it's on the roof, it doesn't have insects or leaves falling in. The kitchen had everything we needed (though since all of us are hot tea lovers we would appreciate an electric kettle, but the kettle to heat on the gas stove was also fine with us). All shelves were labled, so it was easy to find things. The beach is clean and super close! The house has an outside shower to wash off the sand. Oh, and there were free beach chairs to use! The TV in the living room has a huge screen, we easily connected it to YouTube from the phone to stream some music :-) Our colleague in a wheelchair (who can't stand up from the wheelchair at all) said that the house was pretty accessible: it has a ramp to enter the house and a great elevator to go to the 1st, 2nd and 3d floors. We did need to open and close elevator doors for him, but it was fine by us. An elevator worked fine, tolerated the weight of a very heavy electric wheelchair and never broke down - that was the main thing! Everything was clean and working. The property owners were always ready to answer any questions we had and helped us with our inquiries pretty quickly. Would totally recommend the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great venue and hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary Talley

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Gary Talley was born and raised in Delaware and spent many enjoyable Summers with his family in the Rehoboth/Dewey Beach area. His parents built the original cottage in 1962 and Gary has fond memories of his family enjoying each other with lots of good food, fun and laughter! Gary wanted other families to be able to enjoy the home and make the kind of memories he cherishes with his family and friends so he built onto the original cottage to make it the grand 7500 square foot of useable space home it is today! His investments in Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Company helped make this dream a realty and he is happy to discuss investing with any guest who is interested.
After spending many years in the Midwest as a Private College President, Gary now makes his home in the Rehoboth/Dewey Beach area and enjoys greeting and getting to know the guests of Memories, often bringing them gifts of doughnuts, candy, popcorn, beer, or wine during their stay! Gary also enjoys taking guests for rides in one of his classic cars, especially his 1957 Ford convertible!
His assistant, Debbie, and he worked together as College Administrators in the Midwest. Debbie, also a former College President, works with all the guests on a personal basis helping them in planning the perfect vacation, reunion, special event, or corporate retreat. Debbie conducts pre-occupancy calls with all guests to ensure that everything in the home is ready and set up the way they request for their arrival. She loves doing everything possible to ensure everyone has a fun and memorable time during their visit and is always available to answer questions or do anything she can to provide the best possible experience for the guests of Memories.

Why they chose this property

Memories is a spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained home that offers many amenities as described above. We offer free concierge service, a 24/7 on-call caretaker, and many other services to make your time at the beach relaxing and trouble free! The owner, Gary Talley, is a native of Delaware and grew up spending time at the beach. It is a tradition in his family and he loves to have the opportunity to share this fantastic home with other families and corporate groups! Debbie has been very instrumental in Memories achieving Luxury Home Designation, Premier Partner status and over 40 five star reviews from very satisfied guests!

What makes this property unique

There are so many unique benefits it is hard to name them all! However, they include an elevator, rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and bay with heated pool and hot tub, indoor hot tub, two fireplaces for your enjoyment in the winter, bedroom suites for family privacy, a "WOW" great room with dining table that seats 18-20, gourmet kitchen, and large sectional sofa in front of a big screen television, free concierge service to assist you with a spectacular beach vacation or retreat including bonfires, top food vendors and private chef. Memories is also handicapped accessible with a specially designed handicapped master bedroom and bathroom. Rides in the owner's classic car collection can be arranged. Possible special relationship with the World Famous Mayo Clinic Executive Health Wellness Program in Rochester, Minnesota.

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