Bay View Retreat in Bethany Beach

On the WATER with FABULOUS VIEWS, fantastic sunsets, direct access
to beautiful nature preserve/wetlands and Assowoman Bay and quick
access to beach/ocean.

We are in the small community of Bay View Park at the north end of
the undeveloped Fenwick Island Delaware State Park Beach on the Bay
side of Rt. 1. Bay View Park is 1/4 mile south of York Beach/South
Bethany. Very close to the charming "quiet resorts" of Bethany Beach
and Fenwick Island and 15-20 minute drive to more "action" in
Rehoboth or Ocean City. On the edge of a vast Nature Preserve this
home has 180 degree views ~ a very special Nature Lover's retreat.

Short walk (1/2 mile) to the beach or quick drive with parking
along Route 1 access road -- only for Bay View Park visitors.

This is a remodeled older 5 bedroom home  -- a "beach house" not a new MacMansion. It's the perfect place for a relaxed family vacation, quiet retreat, or romantic getaway. Two "master" bedrooms (king & queen) with dramatic bay views. A "guest room"(double bed) also with views. Twin Bed room and kids "bunk" room with double/futon lower and single upper.  [Strict limit of 10 people, including children; limit of 3 cars. We do not rent to student beach week groups.]

Large open living, dining, kitchen area with great views. Big
screened in porch and 2 large decks (upper and lower levels)

2 kayaks and canoe provided for exploring the bay and welands.
A BIRD WATCHER's paradise! Great Blue herons, egrets, osprey,
migrating snow geese and more.
Central Air Conditioning.
Efficient Gas Burning Fireplace for cozy fall/winter nights.

High-speed Internet
"Family"/Basic Cable TV. VCR and DVD player
Large collection of (mostly) family-friendly movies.
CD player, sterio-radio.
Baby crib and "sassy seat" for wee ones.
Well-stocked kitchen.
Large Charmglow Gas Grill
Weber Kettle Bar-B-Q grill (for charcoal purists)
Ping Pong Table
Sand Toys, Bocci Ball, Scrabble, many Puzzles and Games on hand.

Championship golf courses nearby... and mini-golf for the kids.
Body surfing and surf cast fishing on nearby beach.
Bicycling and roller blading.
Canoeing and Kayaking (Canoe and Kayaks provided)
Crabbing (Crab pots on hand)
Dolphin and whale watching.
Nature cruises on the Bay.
Deep sea fishing charters 15 minutes away.
Gourmet Dining.
Discount Outlet shopping.
Children's "Fun Land" and boardwalks with rides in nearby Rehoboth and
Ocean City.

Spring Weeks - We re-open in March. March weeks are only $1050. We also rent for weekends (or mid-weeks) if the full week is not taken.
Spring Weekends $650 (includes cleaning and all fees)--additional nights at $150, $125, $100 (rate goes down with more nights).

March 30 - April 6 = SPRING BREAK week = $1250
April 6- April 13 = EASTER week = $1250
April 13-April 20 = $1300
April 20 - April 27 = $1350
April 27 - May 4 = $1375
May 4 - May 11 = $1400
May 11- May 18 = $1425 (RESERVED)
May 18- May 25 = $1450  (Tentative)
Memorial Weekend = $875 for 3 nights; (Tentative) Full Week May 25- June 1 = $1500 

Summer Season 2012: Note in season we only rent full weeks -- Fri. - Fri. (makes travel easier). 
June 1 - June 8 = $1600 (RESERVED)
June 8 - 15 = $1700 (RESERVED)
June 15- June 22 = $1900  (RESERVED) 
June 22 to 29 = $2,175  (RESERVED)
June 29 to July 6 = $2275 (RESERVED)

Peak Weeks - July and Aug. = $2300 / week 
July 6 to 13  - Tentative hold -- send me an e-mail if interested
All other weeks in July and August up the last week are Reserved.
Aug. 26 to 31 (short 6-day week) = $2000  

September - The BEST TIME at the Beach. Still Warm, No Crowds, Lower prices,
Aug. 31- Sept. 7 = $2275  (Labor Day Week) 
Sept. 7 - Sept. 14 = $2250  
Sept. 14 - 21 = $2150
Sept. 21 - 28 = $2000

In Sept., if the entire week is not rented we will consider wknd. rentals. 

Shoulder Season:  $1675 to $1050/wk (end of Sept. through Oct.)

Off Season Weekends: $650 (includes cleaning and all fees)--additional
nights at $150, $125, $100 (rate goes down with more nights).

We recommend you bring your own towels and linens.  Our cleaning team does not do laundry. Or, there is a linen rental service in Bethnay that will deliver and pickup.