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Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda

Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda

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Chesapeake Street beach path from our home.
In front of A Fluke of Nature
Our beach is the least crowded.
Enjoy our private mini-beach.
Beach living.

Overview of Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Dewey Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationFunland4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
  • AirportDover, DE (DOV-Dover Air Force Base)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Rear bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda

During the summer months of June - September, we rent weekly from Saturday to Saturday. For the off- season, we rent a minimum of three nights to minimize the wear and tear on our home.

NOTE: We list only on VRBO/HomeAway.

'A Fluke of Nature' is one of the very few beach homes in our community from where you see AND hear the waves crash onto the surf -- all from our veranda.

This is a true oceanfront experience and we're reminded how spectacular it is each time we visit! We named this classic East Coast townhouse 'A Fluke of Nature' because of the unexpected whales swimming in front of our home on our very first weekend here. From our veranda, we also see dolphins swimming most mornings.

Our relaxing home has an open-concept living room, fully-equipped and well-appointed kitchen, spacious outdoor shower, and new beds for naps in the middle of the day.

To round out a terrific beachfront vacation, our home has:
—Two breezy oceanfront screened porches, one on each floor to enjoy the sunrise with your morning coffee. Bring your favorite K-cups for the Keurig machine. There's also a coffee maker if you prefer to brew a fresh pot of your favorite coffee.
—Beach cottage look and feel with open beamed ceilings, shiplap walls, and original wide plank wood floors throughout. New stove and dishwasher too. The home is light and airy.
—A 2/3 bedroom option which means we have two (2) large bedrooms upstairs. The back bedroom can be further divided with a hanging folding divider into two (2) smaller bedrooms. This convertible option is what creates the third bedroom. You choose among the King bed in the primary bedroom, or the two Full-sized beds in the convertible back bedroom. (Please note: Our limit is 4 adults, and a total of 6 guests).
—Full bath upstairs, a half-bath on first floor, and a hot water outdoor shower on the enclosed back deck with storage and a full sized washer and dryer. (The outdoor shower and W&D are in use for summer only).
—Large 54-inch TV in the living room and two TVs upstairs. There is an Xfinity Flex box downstairs; ROKUs and DVD players are in bedrooms with each TV. (This means there is no live cable in our home.) Bring your sign-ins for Netflix, Apple+, AMC, Disney, YouTube TV, etc.
—Bose sound system with Bluetooth for your Pandora and iTunes or for listening to local radio stations and CDs.
—Our local Jolly Trolley stop is a 2-minute walk and you can walk/bike to downtown Rehoboth and Dewey for dining and ice cream. We are just south of Silver Lake, the least crowded and quietest area between Rehoboth and Dewey Beach.
—Off-street parking for two (2) cars where you can leave them without worry. The lovely Fresh Market is five (5) minutes away by car and it has exceptional fresh-cooked meals and a huge selection of gourmet grocery items. With Fresh Market, you don’t have to deal with Route 1 traffic near the outlets for groceries the entire time you’re at “A Fluke of Nature.”

Important information regarding our home:
—Guests must provide their own linens and towels. Bring your pillowcases, fitted and flat sheets for 2 Full size beds, and a sheet set for one King size bed. Also bring your favorite bath and beach towels. We also recommend bringing your own pillows, throws, and blankets.
—Guests provide their own beach chairs, umbrellas, and essentials like laundry detergent and personal toiletries.
—There is no outside grill or BBQ allowed at our home. The structure is a traditional beach house made of wood including our decks and courtyard. If a grill is imperative for your beach week, this is probably not the right beach house for you. (And that’s okay!)
—For summer, rates are weekly plus a cleaning fee, insurance policy, City of Dewey tax, and VRBO processing fee (which we do not control). During the summer months, this is a Saturday to Saturday rental.
—This is a true no-smoking, no-pets, no Senior-week, no large-group property. Smoking is not allowed neither inside or outside. Please do not ask to bring pets. Dewey Beach does not allow pets on the beach between 10am - 5pm so that means your pet would need to stay inside our home all day, every day, and we have no grassy areas nearby. This is not the life we envision for furry family members.
—Since we are not a hotel nor a full-time rental, we have the expectation that our guests will treat our home gently and with respect.
—A fully executed Lease Agreement is required for all paid reservations 45 days prior to check-in; failure of tenant to sign lease or to fill out completely is cancellation and loss of rental payment by tenant.
--Intentional misrepresentation of occupants (eg: number of adults vs. number of children) will result in automatic cancellation and/or immediate eviction.
--We do not have marble countertops nor spa bathrooms. If that's important for an enjoyable beach vacation, our house is probably not for you. (And again, that's OK!)

Now that you've read all the way to here:

Oceanfront homes are where you experience the power of the sea and these vacations are memorable! We'll throw in one of our favorite bottles of wine for reading all the way to the end too - just let us know!

Property manager

Marlo Chambers
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This includes recreational drugs - sorry!
This is our vacation home and not a full-time rental. We expect our guests to treat our home gently and with respect.
Reservations require completed Lease Agreement to finalize. Incomplete or unsigned Lease 45 days before arrival will be reason for cancellation.
Please do not take items belonging to the house with you. If you really like something, let me know, and I’ll share where to buy the item!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rehoboth Beach

This holiday home is located in Rehoboth by the Sea, a neighbourhood in Rehoboth Beach, and is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Travelling with kids? Consider Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market - Dewey Beach and East of Maui. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 1 min walk
  • Rehoboth Beach - 18 min walk
  • Funland - 4 min drive
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Tanger Outlets - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rusty Rudder - 3 min drive
  • Gus & Gus Place - 4 min drive
  • Rehoboth Ale House - 3 min drive
  • Zoggs Bar - 4 min drive
  • The Bellyfiller - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Sights and Sounds! See and Hear the Ocean from Porch and Veranda located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rehoboth by the Sea holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dewey Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Silver Lake and East of Maui are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beachfront Getaway
We had a lovely fall weekend. Steps from the beach, minutes from Rehoboth. Everything super comfortable. Back porches perfect for a quiet afternoon of reading and listening to the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Perfect Perfect
Our stay at A Fluke of Nature was just perfect. The home is everything you could need or want, cozy and warm. The screened in balcony in the master bedroom is one of my favorite places to be, to sit and look at the stars or the moonrise or the sunrise and see and listen to the ocean. The community is special. Can't wait to go back. Marlo is an incredible host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look No Further!
We have stayed in this beautiful beach cottage more than a few times...and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. It's a well maintained (very clean) cottage stocked with all the essentials! And the ocean view from the upstairs porch is just what you want. AND I have to mention how comfortable the primary bedroom is-- great bed! The location is perfect -- close to Dewey's restaurants and not far from Rehoboth.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn & Jai W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luv the beach access and sounds of the ocean waves!!!!
So happy my wife and I found this listing years ago on VRBO!! We return as often as possible. We especially like the Autumn at the beach but will visit anytime the timing works out : ) Not only close to the beach, but within walking distance to both Rehoboth and Dewey.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marlo Chambers

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I fell in love with the house the minute I walked in and knew my husband would love it too. Here we are several years later, spending as much time here as we can each summer!

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