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Bay access, boat slip, pool, sleeps 12, pet friendly and near the beach.

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Exterior
Marina
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ocean View, DE
  • Place, James Farm Ecological Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Ocean View

With a stay at this vacation home in Ocean View, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Bethany Beach Boardwalk and James Farm Ecological Preserve. .This vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Ocean City Beach and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • James Farm Ecological Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 35 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flip Flops Beach Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bay Forest Clubhouse - ‬12 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.

Bay access, boat slip, pool, sleeps 12, pet friendly and near the beach.

Bayfront Community Retreat w/ Boat Slip • Sleeps 12 • Pool • Pet-Friendly • Minutes to Bethany Beach

Spacious 4BR / 3.5BA coastal home in a quiet bayfront community—perfect for families and groups looking for space, water access, and easy beach days.

Why guests love this home:
- 🚤 Private boat slip access – rare for the area, bring your boat or rent one nearby
- 🏊 Community pool – perfect for kids after the beach
- 🐕 Pet-friendly – bring the whole family
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sleeps up to 12 (8 adults + kids comfortably)
- 🌅 Relaxing coastal setting just minutes from Bethany Beach

The space:
- 4 large bedrooms + 3.5 baths
- Open-concept living area for group gatherings
- Fully equipped kitchen for family meals
- Outdoor space for relaxing after a day on the water

Location:
- Short drive to Bethany Beach & boardwalk
- Close to restaurants, groceries, and golf
- Quiet community—ideal for families vs crowded oceanfront zones

Perfect for:
- Multi-family vacations
- Boating & fishing trips
- Beach + bay combo getaways

Good to know:
- Peak summer rentals are weekly (Sat–Sat preferred)
- Pet fee applies
- Early booking recommended for June–August
- Boat slip available for a fee.

Boat trailers must be stored off site. Please provide boat insurance. Must follow all Community and HOA rules. Violations subject to fine. Feel free to bring your paddle board, kayak and fishing pole.

Note: The garage is not available for storage. Back patio is available to store paddle boards. Covered area in front of garage for bikes.

Owner/Manager access: Call, text or email with any concerns. No smoking please. Bed Linen service is provided with your stay. Please bring your own bath towels. All paper products and cleaning detergents will be provided.

Enjoy your stay. Thank you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Paddleboard
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bayfront Community Boat Slip Sunsets House Ocean View
Bayfront Community Boat Slip Sunsets Ocean View
front Community Boat Slip Sun
Bayfront Community Boat Slip Sunsets
Bayfront Community Boat slip Sunsets.
Bayfront Community Private Beach Sunsets.
Bayfront Community Private Beach Boat Slip Sunsets.
Bayfront Community, Private Beach, and Sunsets. Ocean View

Bay access, boat slip, pool, sleeps 12, pet friendly and near the beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kas

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean. Art responded to my questions via VRBO messenger app quickly. Check in was easy. A lot of steps so it would be difficult for people with mobility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Convenient to Bethany Beach! Good for families with a dog. Very Clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOAN S.

The kitchen had all necessary utensils, and the deck was comfortable though the view was of the development town houses. Difficulty at beginning of our stay - had to contact host about getting 3rd floor bedroom electricity on (had to reset the breaker); remote for dining room TV was never found; took several tries to get on WiFi; had to hunt around to find soap for 3rd floor bathroom. There are 3 flights of stairs between entrance and bedrooms. Quite challenging for old knees.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay for our two families. Thank you, Art! Great location and pretty views of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wifi was out the majority of our stay. While it was a hardware issue that the owner did try to resolve, we had to fix it ourselves. The owner was very gracious about it, communicated about the issue promptly, and offered a late checkout as compensation. Excellent accommodations otherwise. The private beach is less a beach and more a few rocks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect trip

Great stat. Art is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect

Check in was super easy, it was peaceful. Close to Dewey and Bethany. Very comfortable, clean and large. Loved the view of the bay. The decks were very nice both front and back. Would love to stay again sometime. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time at the Bay House. Great location! House was clean and a great size for our family! Lots of steps which was a bit challenging with a toddler!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HollyMike F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little something for everyone

My family absolutely loved our stay at Sunny Cove! The house is clean and comfortable. The bedrooms are all very spacious, 2 master bedrooms with bathrooms attached is perfect for 2 families staying together. The kitchen has everything you need for the week, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, even storage containers! The microwave, refrigerator, and oven work wonderfully and are very clean. There is a little beverage fridge next to the bar which was a plus! The dining table has plenty of seating as well. My morning coffee was very enjoyable on the patio looking at the bay. The patio furniture and cushions are all well kept. The laundry room is perfectly located on the first floor so your pool or beach towels can go directly into them after a long day by the water. The house is located in a perfect place and the community is very quiet and safe. They have a fishing dock and mini little beach to sit and enjoy. We spend many hours there while one kid fished and the other just wanted to play in the sand. If you are a kayak or canoe family this is a perfect spot for you as they have entey ways straight off the boating docks for you to use. Ocean beaches were a 10 to 20 minute drive depending on where you wanted to go for the day with Bethany Beach being the closest. The Towers beach was our family favorite! There is a grocery store about 2 miles away and a yummy restaurant with ice cream just 1 mile up the road that we enjoyed riding our bikes to.
A sitting area on the path to the fishing pier and mini beach
Deck view lookinh towards the pool and bay
Evening at the fishing pier
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Arts property was clean, spacious and close to everything you could want to do. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle M.

Bethany vacation

The place was fine. There were some issues and I will do my best to make sure moving forward to make sure the property has a property manager. We have always booked with Vacasa for our vacations and never had an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margherita G., Fort Salonga, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

My family of 5 plus our dog enjoyed the location and homey feel of our home. This was our 2nd summer here in this house and really enjoyed it. Just had 1 issue but reached out to Art and responded very quickly on how to fix it. Thanks again for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Beautiful home, response feom owner promptly when emailed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at the beach

My family had a wonderful stay here. The property was clean and exactly how it looks in the pictures. The small development was so lovely with the boats docked and small pier where my daughter caught her first fish! Art was prompt to reply when I had a question and we would definitely stay again next time in Bethany Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet community

Quiet community, pet friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanview DE

Art is a great host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margherita G., Fort Salonga, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great place to stay with the family and our dog. So happy we were able to get a place that met all our criteria at the last minute.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!

Really enjoyed staying at Art’s place - clean house, had everything we needed, very nice dog friendly community, not far from the beach and a cute private area on the water as well. The photos do not do it justice. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, cozy place

Roomy and cozy place. 3 1/2 baths make it a very accomodating place when multi generations are there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Nice area, quite, enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful trip

Terrific location & house. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

This is a lovely property in a quiet area. We were looking for a rental with a pool and that allowed pets; this fit the bill. Close to several DE beaches; we even went to Ocean City, MD. House was very clean, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation ever

If you want a great vacation, go to Sandy Cove. Gorgeous area and everything you would ever want. The townhome we rented was fully equipped. So many things to do in the area yet very quiet. Perfect for big family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Place was great.

We enjoyed our stay. Community and home were great. Great communication and resolution when master bedroom lost power.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022