I was hoping for a pleasant beach vacation and most of the reviews I read led me to believe would have just that. That was not the case. The beach itself was barren, no plants, as it had to be repaired from extensive storm damage, it reminded me of a desert. I understand that was not the owner's fault. The house appears to have been water damaged also. The entry way was in deplorable condition. You could clearly see the where the water damaged the lower level. Well, OK, it was only an entrance. However the living space was not in good condition either. There was not a screen on the sliding glass door that faced the Bay. You could not open the door as the gnats and flies were HORRIBLE. Who wants to sit in a closed up, small, apartment without the breeze off the water. Also, the fan in the bathroom was unusable. We were afraid to turn it on as it had a black greasy substance all over and inside it. We thought perhaps it was mold from the water damage. Mold is definitely a health hazard not just an inconvenience. There were other issues that I won't address. I contacted the owner by letter when we returned home but I have not heard from him. I asked for some compensation at his discretion. I will not rent from this owner again. The owner was accommodating when renting and we did enjoy the overall visit as we had visited Cape Henlopen in the past. I can't imagine being fortunate enough to own a beachfront property and letting it fall into disrepair. I contacted the owner before writing a review to give him time to reply. He did not.