Nestled in a quiet Bethany West cul-de-sac, this 3-bedroom house offers an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen and family room. Enjoy morning coffee on the screened porch or spend the day at one of two community swimming pools, tennis courts, or explore downtown Bethany via trolley.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town!
BAERFOOT DORAL COTTAGE — Bethany West
Welcome to "Baerfoot Doral Cottage," a tranquil escape nestled on a lush, wooded lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. This 3-bedroom home perfectly captures the essence of a traditional Bethany Beach getaway with its unique spiral staircase, airy loft, and inviting screened porch. Whether you are catching the local trolley to the boardwalk or relaxing in the shade of the mature trees, this cottage offers a harmonious blend of coastal adventure and peaceful seclusion.
FLOOR-BY-FLOOR DESCRIPTION
First Floor: The main level features a well-equipped kitchen designed for easy meal preparation and a comfortable living area. Step outside to the screened-in porch, the perfect setting for morning coffee or alfresco evening dinners amidst the wooded scenery. This level also includes the Primary Suite with a Queen bed and an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower.
Second Floor: Accessed via a unique spiral staircase, the second level includes a Jack & Jill style shared bathroom connecting two bedrooms: one with a Full bed and another with two Twin beds. The airy loft provides additional flexible sleeping space with a convertible ottoman, a futon, and a pull-out sofa.
Outdoor Living & Parking: This property offers unusual convenience with off-street parking for up to 6 cars. Guests can enjoy a charcoal grill for summer cookouts and an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS
-The maximum occupancy is 8 people.
-There is parking for 2 vehicles.
-No pets, 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.
-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.
-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.
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.
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)
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 not 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 Wilgus Subdivision, a neighbourhood in Bethany Beach, this cottage is near theme parks. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bethany Beach Beaches and Ocean City Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Freeman Stage at Bayside or Ocean City Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bethany Beach travel guide
Is Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house with private setting! Pool, Trolley, Wifi, Beach Town! located?
Located in Wilgus Subdivision, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chief Little Owl Totem Pole and Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Town Museum and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Convenient location in Bethany West. Comfortable house, all beds were comfortable and kitchen was reasonably stocked with essential cookware. The only bathroom with a tub is upstairs, and there is a spiral staircase.
Great house, good location for riding bikes to town and beach. Had everything we needed. The binder that explains the equipment in the house was outstanding and very thorough. Would go back again. Loved it,
Property had plenty of space. There was an ant problem that was quickly taken care by management. Curb appeal would be so much better if landscaping was improved. The location is great and neighborhood is nice and quiet
Trichelle F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Scott B.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Work
This house is in desperate need of upgrades in every room. Kitchen, floors, walls, beds are all very old and in poor condition. Day 1 we found ants in the kitchen and contacted the property manager but they never sent anyone to take care of it. Lots of spiders in the bathrooms. Paid the fee for linens but we had to make all the beds then strip them at the end of the week ourselves. Location was good. House is in a quiet neighborhood and just a short drive to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Kids enjoyed the community pool and riding the trolley.
House was perfect for what we were looking for. Close enough to walk or take the trolley, but far enough away that it allowed privacy and peace. Would definitely stay again!
Cozy and such a home feeling to it a beautiful stay we got lucky with amazing weather the only thing that I can say I would changes it the pool passes a lot of the information giving in the red binder you receive wasn’t updated and the prices were a bit expensive but overall a beautiful stay It was
My husband loved the back porch. Each area had their own AC, which was nice. Comfortable and easy access to the beach (1 mile walk but we had the parking pass, so it was easy to get close). And there was a beach and downtown trolley. Very organized. Great subdivision with pool and workout center.
Check in/ check out was easy.1st Choice communicated very well and provided a nice welcome package with essentials.The property is comfortable and cozy. The location is very convenient to everythingAs someone else memtioned i would update info regarding pool passes as it was a little expensive for 5 guest passes.Not suprisingly, because of the wooded location, there are a lot of ants. If you leave anyting sweet on the counters expect a swarm. The Terro ant killer i found under the sink worked well.
Enjoyed the home. Had a continuous battle with small ants on the counter and some cabinets. Noticed that they were climbing up the outside of the house too. Suggest perimeter ant control be applied periodically.
Removal of some of the saplings along the edges of the driveway would allow easier access in/out.
Would recommend monthly cleaning of gutters- we endured some heavy rainstorm due to the hurricane and the water just went right over the gutters because they were plugged full of pine needles.
One day we encountered a downy woodpecker knockin' on the exterior.... Sent him (her ?) packin'!!!
Enjoyed our family time. Thank you again for your hospitality.
Gordon & Sally Scott
Gordon S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
elizabeth b.
2 Sept 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Summer Vacation - Family
Communication was through property management company. Communication was most effective through email and phone, not VBRO messages. There were ants in the kitchen, small black ants; we have experienced this before when staying in a home in Bethany in the woods; but situation not preferable. Carpet may have been cleaned....hard to tell because there are stains, so didn't care to walk around on it with bare feet. Bathrooms clean, bedrooms clean.
Queen beds were wonderful, new mattresses. Twin mattresses old, not great on comfort. Had kitchen necessities we needed. Outdoor shower great.
We had seen an older version of the house on VBRO therefore did not bring correct sheet sizes and pool pass info was not accurate....BUT property mgt. company took care of right away and lent us sheets at no charge.
All in all, loved the stay. Location is great for kids riding bikes and walking to Bethany. Loved the beach parking pass that came with house!!! Nice back screened-in porch.
Thank you!
I enjoyed that the property wasn’t incredibly close to the beach, but if you bike it’s perfect! If you wanted to walk, you could…. Or go park beachside. You don’t deal with beachside noise at night, it’s quiet! Lots of info in the home for food and getting around town. Has everything you need in the house to cook(bring your own food of course) very clean. Slight smoke smell, very faint, might have been previous renter who maybe smoked on the porch.
The location of the house was awesome! The neighborhood was cute and quiet. The outdoor shower was a big help when we came back from the beach with the kids. The kitchen was well equipped and clean. They had lots of paper products, blankets and pillows. During our stay a dining room chair broke because it was very old and had been glued several times. When we talked to the rental company they apologized and did not attempt to charge us for the chair. Overall the house was clean and in a good location.
Queen beds were comfy. Screened in porch was nice. Ceiling fans were great!
The outside was a mess - from the street, it was the least appealing on the street. Branches, over grown, loose step.
Having to wait until 4:00 to sign in and then check out was at 10:00 - you really paid for a day you couldn't use.
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marissa C.
8 Sept 2018
Very homey and comfortable
Loved the screened in porch and the trees all around. It was the perfect cozy vacation home
Marissa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenda T.
4 Sept 2018
Very nice, clean, well equipped house
Lovely, private, wooded setting with comfortable furnishings. Our family was very happy here! The residential parking pass was a huge asset!
Brenda T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise F.
4 Aug 2018
Great vacation place!
Great location close to the beach and 2 pools. Quiet area. House was well equipped. Would go back again!