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Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks.

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A coastal view with houses overlooking the beach.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware Seashore State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Bethany Beach

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Delaware Seashore State Park and Bethany Beach Beaches. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this North Bethany Beach holiday home include Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Delaware Seashore State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Indian River Inlet - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 33 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Chill Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claws Seafood - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks.

Located at 39578 Cove Road in the private beach community of Tower Shores one mile south of the Indian River Inlet Bridge.

3.6 miles from downtown Bethany boardwalk and 7.7 miles to Rehoboth beach boardwalk and outlet store shopping.

Recently renovated (2020) four level end unit townhouse with private parking. Just steps to a private non-crowded beach. Beach Chairs, Umbrella and sand toys for kids are available. Also just steps to State park access for year round surf fishing and family fun for everyone.

Ceiling fans throughout in every room. Can sleep and dine 10 people comfortably.
First level queen bedroom with full bath and laundry room. 2nd level living room, full-size kitchen, dining room, and half bath. Large sliding glass door with deck off the living room. 3rd level has king size master bedroom with windows galore. One queen bedroom and one twin bunk bedroom with trundle. Sliding glass doors with deck off both back bedrooms. Full bathroom. 4th level loft has two twin beds. Sliding glass door to large deck on loft with beautiful sunrise and sunset water views.

Saturday to Saturday full weeks available June, July, August and September. Partial weeks with reduced rates and two night minimum May and October.

Come join our extended beach family!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave house as you found it. Put TV remotes back and set TV’s back to cable tv for the next guests convenience
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Steps to a Private Beach. Ocean bay Views From Decks
Steps to a private beach. Ocean bay views from decks.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks.?

Yep, Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks. is a short 1-minute walk from Bethany Beach Beaches.

Does Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks.?

No, Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Steps to a private beach. Ocean and bay views from decks. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this cute rental house. It was close to the beach and to our favorite Matt's Fish Camp restaurant. House was clean, had beach chairs/toys provided, and comfortably fit our family of 6 with room to spare. Check in and out was very simple and the host was easy to get ahold of.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We stayed here the year before and loved it. Close to the beach, plenty of space for my family and easy communication with the host. We already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation Spot

Great place for a large family or multiple small families. Super close to the beach, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo! Had a fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we've stayed at this rental and are hoping for #3!!! Roomy, clean and close to the beach, restaurants and activities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, quiet and close to the beach

Lots of space, a two min walk to the beach, perfect for families with children of all ages. Matt's Fish camp is one of our faves, check out happy hour!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT!

Spacious townhouse, close to the beach. Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

This is a Great rental… close walk to the beach, well equipped, well taken care of and the owner is very responsive. We’ve been vacationing in Tower Shores for over 30 years and really like this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Always nice to stay at Tower Shores .. and Nicks place is great .. easy check in .. easy walk to beach .. has everything you need .. chairs , umbrella and toys for the kids .. we had a great time .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2023

The house was clean, bright and definitely well stocked for the beach. Great neighborhood feel and such easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

This is our 3rd time staying at Tower Shores and we've had wonderful times each year! It is a nice family orientated area where everyone is friendly. Each year we've stayed at different rentals but this one by far is our most favorite. Thank you for another great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything about this house was perfect. We had 6 grandkids ages 10 to 17 the beach was so close they could come and go from the house to the beach on thier own easily. Lots of decks so they had thier own spaces away from the adults.The nieghbors all very friendly and went all out for the 4th of July. House well stocked and clean. We are hoping to rent this unit again. My only suggestion is to maybe post trash and recycling days someplace in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right off the beach!

We had a wonderful time and would love to come back. Very convenient location allowed kids to walk from front door to private beach in a minute. Loved the uncrowded beach, didn't need to go elsewhere; great to have outdoor shower. Clean and well-appointed. Four bedrooms plus lovely attic loft with twin beds and its own deck with views of bay and beach. Front deck the living room overlooks other townhouses and parking area; back deck off kitchen has more private, woodsy feel for meals. Walking distance to fried fish takeout, Matt's Fish Camp. WiFi is fine for email, but not strong enough for Zoom meetings/video calls. Perfect for two close families. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oceanproximate Property

The unit met or exceeded my expectations in all areas except one: I had somehow gotten the impression that the building was right on the beach behind the dunes, but that is not the case. That said, I was still quite satisfied to be able to take a short walk to the beach without the need to cross any roads. I have no complaints about the accommodations. It was clean, well-furnished, and comfortable. Even the stairs that I was dreading climbing each day were not a big deal. It was excellent that beach chairs were provided. The property is a great location, close to both Bethany and Rehoboth. We biked easily to both Bethany and the nearby state park nature areas. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The location is beautiful. The neighborhood is friendly and well taken care. The private beach is wonderful. The house was adequate; however, it is dated and not kept up. The Loft never got cool while the 1st floor was an icebox.The kitchen is difficult to cook in. It is not laid out very well.The cook ware is just thrown in the cabinet and most glasses and plates were dirty.The left front burner is difficult to turn off when used. Very unsafe. Cabinet door broken hinge.The addition is facing the back of the house with an unkept yard, containing construction debrisThe beach chairs need some TLC. Outdoo shower was a plus.Upstairs bathtub drains very slowly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 generations- 1 yr old to 92 yr old! There were 10 of us total and we had plenty of room! The location was top notch- steps to the private and quiet beach. No crowds, nice neighborhood. Host was very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a better week or place to stay. We decided we’d like to come back to the same location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super close to the beach!

The major pro for our group was the proximity to the beach without any roads to cross (except the little neighborhood street that rarely has cars). We had a lot of kids, so running back and forth for the bathroom, lunch, sand toys, and more snacks was not a problem. The outdoor shower has hot water, so it served as the most popular shower to minimize the amount of sand coming into the house. If you are traveling with kids, don't bother to bring sand toys or regular toys because they have both; I would recommend your own plastic kid dinnerware because just about everything there is glass or ceramic. Also for you coffee drinkers, the Keurig is a Keurig Vue, which does not take regular K-cups to our extreme disappointment because we had packed a 4-adult supply for the week. And we couldn't find Vue pods at the store - plan to use the regular coffee pot. The uppermost deck has a wonderful view. All of the adults in the house were jealous of the teens that shared the best room (it only has two twins instead of a full, queen, or king). The deck off of the dining area is great as well - no real view, but it was great to have half of our group eat out there. The owner is very responsive. The neighbors mostly all know each other, so they're really friendly. As with all of the units in this area, the rental has a lot of stairs - it's 4 stories with most of the bedrooms on the 3rd floor, so be aware that you will get a leg workout during your stay. The bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor helps if you have people who need to minimize stair usage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay !!

Family vacation .. kids and grandchildren fully enjoyed staying here .. room for everyone !! Kids loved top deck to lay out and to get away from everyone else !! Kitchen had everything we needed .. Parking was good And easy walk to private beach .. Love everything .. booked already for next year !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a nice house for vacation!

My family of 10 stayed here for one week. We checked in on Saturday and the checkin process was so easy and simple and Covid safe. The house was so cute and perfect for a vacation home. The location was so close to the beach it was closer than I thought it was going to be. It’s only a short drive away from the center of Bethany and about 15 minutes from Rehoboth. I didn’t know the owner had beach chairs and umbrellas so when we got there we were so excited because the chairs were so helpful to have for the beach we used them everyday. They have toys and other things for kids as well. We loved having the outdoor shower to use when coming back from the beach. The house/appliances were a little outdated but there was nothing wrong with that everything worked and was easy to use. You do have to bring your own paper towels/toilet paper but that’s totally fine, the owner did include that information on the listing. We also loved the balconies on every floor. The extra seating outside was such a nice area to have as well. I was a little confused on how many beds there were in the bunk bed room as I thought there were 4 total beds in the room but we had enough space for everyone still. So comfortably I would say the house sleeps 11. Overall, my family loved our stay here. The owner was so nice and accommodating and helpful when I was booking this location months ago. The house is so nice we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING STAY!! WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!

As a group of young adults, we had trouble finding a house that was good for us. This house was perfect and absolutely beyond our dreams of what we thought we would receive for our week together! The amenities were amazing with stocked cabinets in the bathroom with bandaids and other sorts of things (we did not use them but it was a great surprise!) and the house was very roomy. The decks were BEAUTIFUL and the living room and kitchen area were the perfect size for our group of 11. Also, I don’t think you could have a better walk to the beach. The house was so close and the private beach was even better without having a huge crowd of people (even during a holiday weekend!) so we were able to be spread out from others and play games on the beach. The owner was also so good with communication and making sure all of our questions were answered. We appreciated his spectacular hospitality and kindness for letting us stay in the house for a week. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again/recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September is great time to visit

Perfect weather, excellent accommodations and great time at this condo. Kudos to Nick the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach location

We enjoyed our stay, loved being so close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and accommodating beach house

Very comfortable, homey, well supplied kitchen and roomy (4 floors). Our family enjoyed our stay at this home, which gave us all enough space to rest and play. A plus was the numerous balconies on each floor to spread out and enjoy sunrises and sunsets, meals, and crafts with the kids! We appreciated the generous beach chairs and umbrella to use on the beach, and the age appropriate toys that were available in the children's twin bedroom. My only compliant was that the house was not as clean as expected; the air vents needed desperate cleaning, and the air filters were filthy. The bathroom and kitchen throw rugs were dirty too, and didn't look like they had been washed all season (we came the last week of summer). Other than that, I would have given a 5 star review! The beach is lovely and private, and is a short drive to the town of Bethany Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and nice short walk to beach

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021