Escape to this spacious, updated two-story home in The Village at Bear Trap Dunes with 7 bedrooms and 4-baths that sleeps 20. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, enjoy peaceful vacation space with beautiful sunsets over the large pond and fabulous views of the golf course from the back deck.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK
Breathtaking Sunsets at Bear Trap Dunes
Boasting an exceptional location with breathtaking sunsets over a large pond and fabulous views of the golf course, this 3,600-square-foot sanctuary is the ultimate Bethany Beach rental. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in The Village at Bear Trap Dunes, this 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom single-level-access home is a consistent Five-Star rated retreat. Whether you’re planning a multi-generational reunion or a dog-friendly Delaware vacation, this spacious property offers the perfect blend of luxury, entertainment, and coastal serenity.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Village of Bear Trap Dunes, where you can indulge in tennis, swimming, and a fitness center, all within this welcoming community. Challenge yourself at the renowned Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club or venture to the nearby Bethany Beach for a splash in the ocean!
Floor-by-Floor Description
The First Floor is designed for effortless living and large-scale entertaining. The Primary Suite serves as a private oasis, featuring a king bed, a cozy gas fireplace, a whirlpool tub, and dual walk-in closets. Two additional large guest bedrooms on this level each feature queen beds and share a full bathroom. The heart of the home is the kitchen, fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, dual sinks, an air fryer oven, and two refrigerators (one in the garage). Host memorable meals in the formal dining room, which seats 16, or the great room dining area, which seats an additional 14. Outside, the massive open-air deck and screened porch provide seating for 20, perfect for sunset BBQs on the gas grill.
The Second Floor offers a second Primary Suite with a king bed and private bath. Two more guest bedrooms are connected by a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom—one featuring a queen and an extra-long single bed, and the other with two twins and a toddler bed. The seventh bedroom doubles as a massive entertainment hub, featuring three sets of bunk beds, a full-size pool table, electric recliners, and a gaming area.
COMMUNITY AMENITIES Bear Trap Dunes, a community among Delaware's finest destinations for relaxation, rejuvenation, and enjoying the best spoils of beach life. Guests will enjoy two refreshing outdoor pools, an indoor pool, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, basketball court, snack bar, beach shuttles with a mobile tracking app, golf pro shop, and Coastal Kitchen restaurant & pub. Voted in the top 5 golf courses in Delaware by Golf Week and Golf Magazine, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club features a scenic Rick Jacobson designed golf course set on coastal terrain and abundant sand dunes, providing a traditional golf experience: golf as it once was, golf as it should be.
Amenity Passes are required for use of the community amenities and you will be provided a link prior to arrival to purchase your passes online directly from the Bear Trap HOA. There are no refunds of any kind for passes purchased. To access amenities renters may purchase passes at the prevailing rate established by the association. Passes may be purchased up to the allotted housing limit by accessing the website or purchasing at the Pavilion during normal operating hours. Children under the age of 4 do not require a pass.
DISTANCE TO BEACHES
Bethany Beach: 4.0 miles Fenwick Island: 9.0 miles Ocean City: 17.0 miles Rehoboth Beach: 16.0 miles
LINEN PACKAGE 1st Choice Properties provides bed and bath linens for you. Your linen package includes: fitted sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases for all beds; sets of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for all guests; kitchen towels and bathmats for all full bathrooms. Your linens will be delivered to the home prior to your arrival; you are responsible for putting the linens on the beds. You are also responsible for bagging the linens at the end of your stay and leaving them outside the residence for pick-up after your departure.
STARTER KIT 1st Choice Properties also provides a Starter Kit with all rentals. Your Starter Kit includes (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, (1) 3oz bottle of dish soap, (1) dish sponge, (1) 13gal kitchen trash bags. You are responsible for providing any additional toiletries, soap, and paper products as needed.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT Check-in is 4PM and check-out is 10AM. This is non-negotiable. Your access codes for the property will activate and deactivate precisely at these times; occupancy outside these timeframes without express permission from 1st Choice Properties is considered unlawful trespassing. 1st Choice Properties will contact you directly the day of your arrival if your property is available for an early check-in at no additional cost to you; this is our standard practice and you do not need to contact us to opt-in to it.
DELAWARE SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX Delaware has imposed a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 4.5% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. This new tax went into effect on January 1, 2025. The tax applies to all short-term rentals in Delaware, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
-This home is pet friendly and will allow one dog for an additional fee of $250.00.
-No smoking, vaping, or events are allowed.
-Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.
-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Pool toys
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property located in a resort
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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
Rules
No Events, No Smoking in or around the property, and No Pets unless otherwise noted
The guest must sign a rental agreement after making the reservation. Additional details emailed after the reservation is made.
Guests will be charged a $99 damage waiver that will cover up to $1000 worth of accidental damage to the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Only 1 DOG allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is near theme parks. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our Ocean View travel guide
Does Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK located?
This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Bethany Beach Nature Center and The Salt Pond Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Bear Trap Dunes House w/ Golf & Water Views & Exceptional Location - Dogs OK Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This house was perfect for our stay. Lots of space to spread out and a wonderful kitchen and common area to hang out.
Carol L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
21 Sept 2023
Great house
Great house. Large- good amenities- perfect location
Gary B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
19 Oct 2023
Perfect house for a family weekend
We are a group of 15 ladies - mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and cousins. The house was perfect for our large group. The dining room table fit us all very comfortably. The bedrooms were perfect for our groupings. We spent the 3 days laughing, playing games and telling lots of stories. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Positives of visit were: 1) kitchen while disorganized had lots of pots and pans, dishes and utensils 2) the linen package was great 3) TVs & wifi were good 4) the house was acceptably cleanNegatives: 1) we stayed in this house in 2019 and it was tired and worn out then and our for 2024 stay it was REALLY tired and worn out! It needs a complete decorating update! 2) The living room sectional is terrible, old and uncomfortable 3) the porch cushions for some odd reason were stored in the living room 4) the bed pillows are old and need to be replaced
The house was nice, neighborhood was clean and well kept, neighbors were friendly and helpful. However the upstairs queen bed is a war crime. That bed is so hard and uncomfortable that if Hitler had survived the war he would have been sentenced to sleep in it every night. I didn’t get a single night of decent sleep on that mattress. I would wake up with my entire side numb and tingly. When I came home I spent Saturday trying to rest and recover from a week of broken, terrible sleep. If you book this place bring mattress toppers, or maybe hire a traveling chiropractor to fix your back every morning.
Family Fun - Beach, Pool, Nice Setup with Some Minor Inconveniences
This place was great. The online description matches the house perfectly. We had a full house with a wide range of ages and everybody was happy. Lots of activities close by - beach, pool, golf, casino, ice cream, mini golf, boating, etc. Great AC in the house (thank goodness because it was a hot week in July!)
Unfortunately over the course of just one week, a repair person had to come three times. The first time was to unclog the shower drain because the water was not flowing down. The second was to fix the broken garage door. The third was to fix the dishwasher that was broken the entire duration of our stay. The dishwasher broke the week before we got there and the part they ordered to fix it took a while to ship. They couldn’t get a handyman out until the Friday before we checked out on Sat. It was kind of awkward to have the repair guy there for 3 hours on Friday, but understandable they wanted to fix it before the next family came. Also, the ice machine on the fridge didn’t work. Anyway, besides having to hand wash all dishes, I think these were pretty minor. We had an amazing time and memories that will last a lifetime.
We booked this house for a large extended family holiday vacation and it fit the bill perfectly. Enough bedrooms for the whole fam, big kitchen, plenty of seat/lounging areas. The house has a nice floor plan but the cathedral ceiling and loft setup means that the living room is essentially always on the other side of every bedroom door. Not a huge deal but something to consider if there are lots of loud youngsters or late partiers in your group. Great location. Super easy check in. Would recommend.
We absolutely loved our house rental. We plan on returning returning again in the near future
We never stayed in a place as beautiful and clean.
Kelly R C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ken M.
11 Oct 2018
Fabulous Home, Great Location!
Plenty of space for our annual golf outing. Our party of 8 had plenty of space to spread out and relax after a day on the links. Centrally located with fabulous views of bear trap dunes... we’ll be back
Our family emjoyed being together. The bedroom, and bathrooms were accommodating. Since we cooked most of our meals, together we found the kitchen pots and pans distgusting. But you did replace them with a new set.Thank you.
Janice H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lucille R.
3 July 2023
Perfect for Large Families
Space for everyone
Lucille R.
Verified
8/10 Good
Dorothy S.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Bethany 2025
Enjoy beach house. The neighborhood was very nice and not too far from the beaches. The layout of the house was very nice especially with one family room upstairs. We did have problems with the refrigerator in the one toilet called to have someone come out and look at it and they never got back to us. Also the kitchen pots need to be replaced difficult cooking on overall or very nice plenty of room for family of 14.
A group of 17 of us stayed! From the moment we walked in- it was wonderful. Excellent communication, clean house with tons of room! Neighborhood was adorable! And only 25-30 min to the convention center. It was the perfect place for everyone to have a home away from home!
The house in Bare Traps was wonderfully spacious, well equipped kitchen, good beds and nice linens provided. We have stayed in BT many times and enjoy the many amenities of the area. A special feature we enjoyed was the screened in porch! It is great for morning coffee and nightly games!
Deborah M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tim B.
24 Nov 2022
Very nice place with golf course and pond backdrop
We enjoyed our stay here for the week. The house met most of our needs and we enjoyed the views of the pond and golf course. If you're looking to do work, be careful as the WiFi was not good. Otherwise, a clean and large home with nice backyard views.
We truly enjoyed this house and our Bethany beach long weekend vacation! I was upset after trying to get an answer regarding the “beach accessories” available listed in the listing. I contacted the rental company multiple times hoping to have an answer to relieve us from having to lug all of our own beach chairs to DE, however I was told multiple times there is no way for us to know if they are provided or not. I also feel that for the cost of the rental there should be at least a few amenity passes included! To come with a large group for a long weekend and have to pay $50 per person to use the pool and Rec facility is a lot of additional money, would definitely be a nice addition to this listing!
We really enjoyed our stay, this house is perfect for large groups! The house was immaculate when we checked in, the kitchen was fully equipped and the furnishings were very comfortable and nice. The neighborhood is also lovely we enjoyed all of the amenities during our stay (the pool, recreation center and golf courses). I would highly recommend this property the only negative was the slow internet service we had difficulty accommodating everyone’s Wi-Fi connection throughout the week.
Mary A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David A.
25 Apr 2022
Perfect Golf Getaway
Third year for our 12 person golf trip. Hard to find places that accommodate that many guys! Great location! Great condition!
David A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary J.
2 Apr 2022
Beautiful Home and Location
This house was amazing with lots of space for everyone to enjoy themselves inside and outside. Excellent housekeeping, beautiful community, and there were lots of kid friendly amenities to boot. Would definitely stay here again.
Mary J.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ketty F.
22 Sept 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Not good.
The key code that was sent to us did not work. Had to call and get the lock reprogrammed.
Both the trash and recycle barrels were overflowing with smelly trash from previous guests. No place to put our trash.
Kureg coffee maker is broken. Had to buy our own.
Both propane tanks were empty.
Gas grill was covered with grease. Grease pan was overflowing onto the ground. Went to use it, and a grease fire erupted before we put any food on it.
The outdoor tables on the deck were not usable. Wax candles had melted and overflowed all over the tables.
Master shower needs cleaning. Grout is mildewed and glass doors need cleaning.