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 & newly solar powered 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 wetlands.
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
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.

* Ask me for Link to bird photo album created by a frequent guest.  

Championship golf courses nearby... and mini-golf for the kids.
Body surfing and surf cast fishing on nearby beach.
Bicycling and roller blading.
Birdwatching (ask me for a URL to a photo bird photo album from our deck)
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.

 NOTE - The only remaining SUMMER week is June 16 to 23 at $1900

2013 Spring Weeks -  Early/mid-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).

2013 Smmer Season  We only have one summer week available as of 5/17/13 = June 16- June 23. If a weeks is listed as "tentative" -- that is because a Rental Agreement and Deposit is not yet in. We expect these to be confirmed shortly.

Date               Notes                                         Rate

March 22-29 (Good Friday)  Spring Break week*       $1250

March 29 – April 5 Easter/Spring Break Week           $1250

April 5 – 12        (new moon great stargazing)         $1275

April 12 - April 19                                              $1300

April 19 - 24           (partial week)                          $775

April 24 – 28          Anthony Family RESERVED          $757

May 3- 10          (new moon great stargazing)         $1400

 May 10 – 17          Henderson-Stein RESERVED        $1425

May 17- 24                       RESERVED                    $1450

May 24 – 31                        RESERVED             $1500

Summer Season 2013 - in peak season we only rent full weeks. July and Aug. = $2300 / week 

May 31 - June 9    Taylor  Family RESERVED          $1550

 June 9 – 16          Curtiss Family RESERVED       $1700

June 16 - 23                 OPEN                          $1900

June 23 - 30          Reuben Family (tenative)      $2,275

June 30 – July 7      P Ranganath RESEVED          $2,300

July 7 - 14              M. Evans  RESERVED          $2,300

July 14 - 24          H.Southern  RESERVED           $2,300

July 24 – 28          H.S. Family  RESERVED          $2,300

July 28 – Aug. 4     Malm Family RESERVED         $2,300

Aug 4 – 18             B. B.  Family  RESERVED  (2 weeks)    

Aug. 18 - 25           Conan Family  RESERVED    $2,300

Aug. 25 – Sept. 2    Michaels Fami!y RESERVED  $2,300

Sept. 2 –  Sept. 22           RESERVED

Sept. 22- 27    Short/mid-week Sunday to Friday   $850

Sept. 27 – Oct. 4 (new moon great stargazing) $1,900

Oct. 4 – Oct. 11                                           $1,800

Oct. 11 – Oct. 18 Columbus Wknd. + full moon   $1,700

Fall weeks/weekends  --  Call for availablilty & rates

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