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Oceanblock! Jun-Aug weeks rent Sat-Sat, +3 nite holiday wknds

Oceanblock! Jun-Aug weeks rent Sat-Sat, +3 nite holiday wknds

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Southwest corner Great Room showing Kitchen
Southeast corner. Exterior completely remodeled for 2012.
Northwest corner Great Room showing Kitchen and Bath
Southeast corner Great Room showing Dining Area and Entrance
Southeast corner Great Room showing Bedroom doors, Dining Area and Entrance

Overview of Oceanblock! Jun-Aug weeks rent Sat-Sat, +3 nite holiday wknds

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 642 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Dewey Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationDewey Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach Boardwalk5 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanblock! Jun-Aug weeks rent Sat-Sat, +3 nite holiday wknds

TEACHERS & VETERANS: To honor your service to our nation's children and our national security, we will take 10% off your rental with verification. Thank you for all that you do.

IN-SEASON WEEKLY RENTALS USUALLY ONLY SATURDAY TO SATURDAY (except for holiday weekends or special offers): 3 nite minimum stays available April/May and Sept/Oct.

Rental includes one free reserved off-street parking space.

PAYMENT TERMS:
Payment of rent is required in full on the website at the time of reservation.
A reserve of $400 is placed on your payment card as a damage security deposit.

DISCOUNTS FOR WEEKLY RENTALS:
$100 for renting two consecutive weeks
$50 for return tenant renting full week

All in season rentals include a professional cleaning service before your visit at no charge.


HOW COMMUNICATION WORKS
1. If you have any questions before committing to rent, you can ask them on the website and we will answer.
2. When you are ready, make your reservation with payment on the website, and it will instantly be confirmed.
3. We'll email you a contract, you fill it out and return it to us. We will also send a packet of information.
3. Approximately 2 weeks before your dates, we'll mail you and a set of keys.
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We are off Saulsbury Street, mid-ocean block, south side, nestled among other cottages 5 lots from the beach. From our house to the surfline is 150 yards. On quiet nights you can hear the ocean from the bedroom windows.

Two bedrooms include one with a built-in full size double bed (storage space underneath) and one with a built-in bunk bed combination (full size double on the bottom and twin on the top). Living room has a full size futon.

Living room/dining room kitchen is a wonderful open space plan with partial cathedral ceiling and skylights. Living room has an indoor swing for kids which can be stowed out of the way if you wish. Games and puzzles for kids. Master bedroom and living room have skylights. There is a clothes washer/dryer. There is no dishwasher.

Dewey Beach occupancy laws allow 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 in a living area on a sleep sofa, making a maximum occupancy of 6 for our house. However, our cottage/small house is most comfortable for up to 4 adults or a family of up to 6 with children. Seating inside is a 3 seat futon plus 6 dining chairs. The house is 450 square feet in size.

It is about a mile to the town of Rehoboth, which has many attractions including the Boardwalk and Funland for kids. The Jolley Trolley runs every 10-15 minutes if the walk is too far. Fast food, casual and formal restaurants, as well as shops and activities, are available within steps in Dewey Beach.

We have vacationed here since we bought the house in 1995 as a childless couple waiting to adopt, and have precious and priceless memories of weekends and summer weeks here as our family expanded with two daughters from Russia (now 23 and 19), and a daughter and grandchildren from Mexico (23, 7 and 4).

Over the years we have been blessed to share our vacation home with family, friends and tenants who have made memories of their own, and shared some with us through notes, cards and photos.

Our goal is to provide you with a wonderful vacation experience like we had in Rehoboth/Dewey Beach as children: a basic beach cottage with the ocean only steps away, and a place where kids can be kids and adults can relax and not be concerned about sand and wet suits.

Property manager

Keith V. Bird

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Books, puzzles, games, videos, bunk bed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All members of adult groups must be minimum age 23.
Family groups (defined as including at least one parent - child pair, regardless of age) have no age limits for group members.
Lease signer must be minimum age 23 and must reside at this rental property for the duration of the rental.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Dewey Beach

Located in Dewey Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry. East of Maui and John Waples Memorial Playground are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, water skiing, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Dewey Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 2 min walk
  • Dewey Beach Parasail - 9 min walk
  • Rehoboth Beach - 4 min drive
  • Funland - 5 min drive
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rusty Rudder - 10 min walk
  • The Bellyfiller - 5 min drive
  • Dewey Beer Company - 1 min walk
  • Woody's Dewey Beach - 2 min walk
  • Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant - 5 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Piece of Paradise
This place is literally 100ft from the beach. Stayed in Dewey many times in a condo a few blocks way on the other side of RT1. Location of this place can't be beat, unless you're beach front. The price is more than reasonable. The owner is extremely friendly and sent me useful information about happenings in the area. My family had a great experience and would stay there again. Brian
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and close to beach
Very nice place for the money
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation week
Great location and very clean place. A place like this is hard to find for just two people even though it definitely sleeps more. My wife and I had a fantastic time in Dewey her birthday week. Definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to be close to the beach and in the center of activities including restaurants in Dewey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage close to everything
Cozy cottage in a great location! Owner was great to eork with and quick to respond to any questions I had. This was the first time we rented from VRBO. We would rent this cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ready to book for next summer!
House was spotless when we arrived. Google maps doesn't really give you a sense of how close to the beach...it's like 50 feet before you get to sand. Ac works well. Kitchen had everything we could need. Washer/dryer was a bonus. Short walk to tons of restaurants and stores if you are brining your own linens, the bunk bed is a twin and a full, not 2 twins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Keith V. Bird

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We are an international and special needs adoptive family. Mom (Bonnie) is a psychologist; Dad (Keith) is now our 'stay-home dad' and property manager after 8 years doing mercy ministry among the poor in Juarez, Mexico. Russian-born daughters are Amy Oksana and Jennifer Marina. Mexican-born daughter is Yajaira Margarita. We also have the most wonderful grandchildren, Kimberly Diana and Kevin Michael , and Dominick. We are very blessed.

Why they chose this property

Bonnie had vacationed at the MD/DE shore from the time she was 3 years old, and Keith from about age 10. We rented for many years but had kept our eye on these little cottages. When one came on the market at the time we had a small inheritance from Keith's dad's estate, we were able to realize our lifetime dream of a little cottage at the ocean. 'Making memories' at Rehoboth/Dewey is now a four generation experience, with the grandkids loving it as much as we did, and our children did.

What makes this property unique

It is SO close to the beach, so easy to go back if you forgot something, to go to the bathroom (or take a potty training child back quickly!) Our little homeowners group of 9 all get along well and those who rent have had nice tenants as long as we've owned. We love having our little cottage where we can kick back, be casual and relax.
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