At Bear Trap Dunes Resort, experience the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation in Ocean View, Delaware. Enjoy the resort's 27-hole championship golf course, outdoor pools with baby pools, an indoor pool with a jacuzzi and sauna. Stay active at the newly renovated workout room or take part in tennis lessons/clinics.
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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m
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Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern
Bear Trap Dunes Resort/Premier Resort
5 STAR PREMIER PROPERTY! Our 98+ reviews speak for themselves! Please see our reviews and get tips, advice and glowing happiness from past guests. Renovated and updated every year.
Bear Trap Dunes is located in Ocean View, Delaware on the border of Bethany, less than 3 miles from the Atlantic ocean and the Bethany Beach boardwalk.
We welcome your dog with a few considerations. All dogs must be at least one years old and house broken. Dog mus be no to low shedding. Limit to 1 dog unless permission by owner .
Our house is in perfect condition and we are the original owners. Every year we update our property--new rugs, shower curtains, and lots of improvements. We just redecorated the master bedroom with new king size bed and linens, new queen beds on second floor, black out curtains and shutters. We installed new flooring upstairs and we replaced our washer and dryer with new larger capacity Kenmore w/d. In 2024 we replaced all of the kitchen appliances and added a new television in the first floor bedroom. We also updated the family room lighting. In 2025 we changed out all the bedding and renovated the powder room. We also added new lighting in the kitchen and added pendant lights.
Although we rent our beach house, we also vacation at our BTD home, so it is important that the beach house is a wonderful place for your vacation and ours!
We ask that our guests and their family and friends are non-smokers--we live in a friendly neighborhood. Our neighbors are also our friends who we know and respect, and if there is smoking in or near the house, they get the smoke too. Thanks for your understanding.
The kitchen is well supplied with all you could need even a blender, coffee grinder, frother for lattes, Keurig and Hamilton Dual Coffee Machine with pod and carafe service, cookie sheets, cooling rack, and lots of baking pans/sheets/muffin tins. There are lots of kitchen gadgets for cooks or grill masters!
The house is well equipped and has new smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Brand new 65” LCD Smart TV for the family room and a new 45” TV in the downstairs bedroom. There are 2 40" TVs in the upstairs bedrooms and another smaller TV upstairs in the bonus room. We installed a wireless entry for no hassle with keys and easy entry for all of your family and friends. The code is deleted after your stay and the new guests get a new code for security.
The downstairs Bedroom has a firm king bed and a private en suite bathroom. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms; in one bedroom is a queen bed/with new bedding/decorating and the shared buddy bath leads to a perfect family bedroom or kid's bedroom with a queen bed and 2 twin beds.
The bonus room has a twin bed, wardrobe with a small tv. All of the bedrooms are newly decorated and have fresh quilts/pillows and linens. You can find a brand new large Kenmore washer and dryer in the downstairs laundry room with high tech features.
The large front porch has a swing, 2 Adirondack chairs and 2 comfortable rocking chairs. It is a wonderful and quiet space to enjoy your morning coffee or to watch the sunset in the evening.
The garage has 3 adult bikes. You will also find lots of beach and pool toys for your use. There is also a large wood table and chairs in the garage if you want to add extra outdoor seating for family gatherings.
Community Amenities & Features: Bear Trap Dunes is a full service resort surrounded by a 27 hole championship golf course, The Den is a great restaurant and bar, at the Village Pavilion there are 5 Har Tru courts and one hard surface tennis courts, with pickle ball courts too, Outdoor pool and baby pools, one indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna, newly renovated workout and weight room with exercise classes, ping pong, basketball court, corn hole, and tennis lessons/clinics are available daily in season. The workout classes are available at a small fee and much more!
There is a fee for the week per person which from Memorial Day to Labor Day includes a free beach shuttle to Bethany Beach that drops you off a block from the ocean and at the restaurants and shops, and returns you to the shuttle stop that is steps from our front door. The fee includes use of the above amenities.(See fee schedule below for 2026 —this weekly fee is paid on line as we will send you the scan code. The Pavilion is at the corner of Willow Oak and Central on the Bear Trap Dunes resort). The house location is 3 miles to the beach and also within a bike ride of Giant/Weis grocery stores with a Starbucks in house, nail salon, pizza, Chinese, donut shop, the popular Hooked Up bar and restaurant, pet store and much more.
Bethany Beach has a wonderful beach, boardwalk and a walk friendly town. It has many restaurants, clothing and novelty stores, ice cream and coffee shops, a Sunday Farmer's market and lots of musical events every weekend. In the summer time there are live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, beach yoga in the mornings, many local 5K races and triathlons, art exhibits and so much more. Family and dog friendly!
The dog beach is located in Fenwick Park, that is approximately 5 miles away heading South towards Ocean City small entrance fee($10/per car and $70 for a season pass), great snack bar and bathrooms and kayaking and SUP across the street.
Rehoboth Beach is 12 miles the other way (north) on Coastal Highway, passing Dewey Beach. Rehobeth has a great beach, bustling boardwalk and fantastic restaurants. But do not miss Rehobeth’s wonderful Tanger outlets with tax free shopping, including Ann Taylor, Nike, Kate Spade, Vineyard Vines, Under Armour, Nike, Adidas, Gap and many, many more!
Bethany Beach is in the middle of all the beaches (Ocean City/Fenwick/Dewey/Rehobeth and activity!!
*Bear Tap Dunes Resort Fee for 2026* (free for children under 4 years of age) Pavilion is open 8am-8pm in season (May 22-September 7)-gym, tennis, pickleball etc.
1/1/26-5/22/26 $45/pp for the week and $40 for a 3 day pass 5/23/26-9/1/26 $65/pp for the week 9/2/26-12/31/26 $45/pp for the week and $40 for a 3 day pass
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: no smoking on the property, even outside
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
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
Bicycles
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Lower the a/c to 74
Take all trash to the neighborhood bin
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please take good care of our home like it’s your own
Please turn off lights and turn up a/c when not in use, brand new a/c, super efficient, 72F is COLD!
No smoking in or on property as a courtesy to our neighbors.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Nonshedding/small or medium
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property, even outside
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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 and by the sea. 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, or check out an event or a game at The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Ocean View travel guide
Does Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern located?
This family-friendly Ocean View holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Dickens Parlour Theatre and Bethany Beach Nature Center. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Dog Welcome! Premiere 5 star property,golf, tennis PB,pools beach shuttle modern Reviews
Reviews
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We stayed for a week in this wonderful home and community. Nice dog walks in the neighborhood, excellent golf, fantastic restaurants nearby and easy to get to the beach. Spacious, beautiful home and tranquil surroundings for our family of three, plus four legged kiddos. It was a perfect place to stay and relax. Thank you!!
Lovely, comfortable home near Bethany Beach and other Delaware beaches
We had a great stay in this lovely home! The location was great too. This home is well equipped, well-maintained, well-decorated and very comfortable. The neighborhood is very nice. We were also able to bring our doggies with us, so that made it even better! We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and we were able to take the dogs on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk, and onto the beach and in the ocean, during the off-season. The hosts, Jolie and Rob, were great in answering any questions we had before, and during our stay, as needed. We had a great time at this lovely home and hope to be able to return in the future!
My family had a terrific time at Bethany Beach. The house was perfect, big, clean, cozy, and well decorated. We enjoyed the club house; my son said the equipment is better than Planet Fitness. I think that says a lot!! We plan to visit again next year. You can't beat this house in a very nice community.
We had an amazing time at your lovely home. Everything was very neat and clean. The home is much bigger and brighter than the pictures show.
Owners also laid everything out thoroughly for what is needed. Much appreciated.
Definitely likely to return. The house and development were beautiful
The house was the perfect size for our family of 6- 5 adults and an infant. Was well stocked and very clean with new appliances. Great neighborhood to walk our granddaughter. Enjoyed the pickleball courts. Went during off season and was very quiet which we enjoyed. Short drive to center of Bethany. Jolie and Rob were excellent hosts- very responsive!! Would definitely return
My husband, daughter, son-in-law, and 2 kids stayed here for a week. Jolie and Rob thought of everything to make the stay perfect. We were welcomed with a box of everything you would need in the kitchen included a bottle of wine. They also included a care package for our dog. The house was spotless and decorated beautiful. The amenities at the clubhouse made our trip a trip to remember. The family enjoyed the pool, pickleball, and jacuzzi. We can’t wait to go back.
Everything was terrific! Lovely home! Thoughtfully decorated, the owners were so accommodating, theres beach chairs, bikes, stocked kitchen, sweetest doggie welcome basket!
We loved the quiet Bear Trap community - so beautiful. Tree lined streets, sidewalks, We play lots of tennis, golf, biked, used the pool and was just a 15 minute drive to the beach.
Our family had a perfect stay at your beautiful home. Thanks so much for everything!
Jolie was such an amazing host. She was very understanding that we had 2 kids under 2 traveling with us and 2 dogs.
When we got to the house it was spotless. She left a bottle of wine, dog bowls and dog toys! It was such a cute gesture.
My grandparents used to live in the neighborhood and it reminded us of their home.
We can’t wait to stay there again next summer!
The house was "wow"! True to the description. The neighborhood was great! We went for a couple of bike rides nearby and found one of the old radar stations. Had a nice meal at the Bear Trap cafe. When not at the beach, we enjoyed hanging out on the great front porch and the screened-in porch. The owners welcomed us via text and were readily accessible. We visited Bethany Beach, Gordons Pond/Cape Henlopen in Rehoboth, Lewes, Assateague (be careful of the horses), and enjoyed a dinner at Ocean City, MD. Great vacation!
Our stay in this beautiful home was relaxing and peaceful. The house is on a quiet street in a golf community. We enjoyed coffee on the front porch every day and evenings on the screened porch in the back of the house. The extra fee for the use of the pool and shuttle was well worth it. We spent our beach days at Fenwick Island Beach State Park and took the shuttle in to Bethany Beach a couple of times. It was very convenient and the driver dropped us right off at our front door! There was plenty of room for 6 adults and 2 children. I wound definitely recommend this vacation home!
We had a wonderful stay in Bethany. House was located in a lovely neighborhood and the club house had beautiful views of the sunset. The Coastal Kitchen had great food and drinks. The house had everything you need for a great stay. It was very spacious and had plenty of room for a family of 8. The gym and pool was nice and there were plenty of other activities to do there. Communication was good with the owner. The only issue we ran into was with the shuttle that runs to and from the beach. The one day they were only running one bus and we ended up waiting over an hour to get picked up from the beach. We decided after that it would be easier to drive to the beach and park our cars. This may have just happened when we stayed there and might not be a common occurrence. Overall we had a good experience. Thanks again to the owners!
The house was beautiful & very clean, great location, close to shopping & restaurants. The neighborhood is quiet & well maintained just what we were looking for.
Everything about our stay was wonderful! The owners were very responsive and helpful. The property is in excellent condition and was very clean upon our arrival. We would recommend staying at this property to anyone looking for a nice place to stay if you're visiting the Bethany Beach area.