Condo in Bethany Beach, DE

Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!

Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!

Photo gallery for Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!

Our condo viewed from across Heron lake
Private entrance in Spring's full bloom
The kitchen and dining area (taken from coffee table in living room area)
Kitchen with granite
Modern appliances and granite counters for your stay.

Overview of Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bethany Beach, DE
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Beaches3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBethany Beach Boardwalk3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Salt Pond Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!

Updated Lakefront Vacation Condo With Easy Access To Everything Sea Colony has to offer: Pools, Beach, Tram service, Fitness Center, Family-friendly Activities, and so much more!

My well maintained and modernized 2BR/2BA condo with direct lakefront view makes for a perfect mix of quiet of Sea Colony West and the excitement of the Delaware boardwalks in one vacation. I bought this condo in 2011 and every year I have improved/remodeled or updated including (I invest in maintenance every year!):

- Replaced bunk bed furnishing in 2nd bedroom (2024)
- New walk-in tile shower in Master Bath (2023)
- New Sofa after 48 weeks of waiting for delivery (2022)
- Refreshed master bath cabinetry (2022)
- New mattress in Master Bedroom (2021)
- Repainted walls and ceiling in main living space (2021)
- New carpet in bedrooms (2020)
- New refrigerator with automatic ice maker (2020)
- New glass-top range (2020)
- New water heater (2020)
- Granite installed in Kitchen (2017)
- New dining set on deck (2017)
- Installed New Pergo flooring in living and dining areas
- Installed New tile flooring in kitchen
- Mix of New and Upgraded furniture in throughout condo
- Fresh paint throughout - Painting routinely touched up and bedrooms completely repainted in 2019
- Completely remodeled main bathroom with new tile floor, new granite vanity top, new vanity cabinet, new light fixture, new mirror, and unique towel hooks
- New pots/pans, blender, microwave, and toaster in Kitchen
- 3 Flat screen TVs with cable-provided HDTV, 1 with Blue-ray player
- Wireless internet installed for complimentary tenant use
- Replaced the central Air Conditioner
- Upgraded modern front loading HE washer and and dryer (stack units)

Reading that list and looking at the pictures, it should be no surprise my condo twice earned a 'GOLD' level rating from the Sea Colony realtors summer rental division (before I switched to personally managing the summer rental schedule). I'm proud of how my property looks now so please take the time to look through the entire set of pictures.

In the master bedroom you will find a queen bed. In the second bedroom you will find a double bed with a single bunked above. Total sleeping accommodation is 5 persons.

Two of the community's pools are within a very easy walk; one of these pools also has a baby pool and the other is heated. The closest beach shuttle stop is three units away from my condo and the tram beach shuttle (a kid favorite) stops at the end of the block. TENNIS - the tennis center with over 20 courts is less than a 5 minute walk away. The fitness center was rebuilt and expanded in the 2017-2018 offseason and now has a larger indoor pool, fun water features for youngsters at the outdoor pool, plenty of exercise equipment, and an extensive offering of fitness classes for all levels. The new pickle ball courts and the family friendly amenities at the West Lake are a very short walk away.

Stays will incur a $140 cleaning fee. Guests must bring their own linens (the agencies won't let you do that) or you can book sheets for your stay directly from SheetsAtTheBeach - they have keys to my condo, they provide high quality linens less expensively than the rental agencies, and for a small extra fee they will make the beds up for you! I prefer to rent full weeks in the summer months but shorter rentals are possible in the non-prime season or for last-minute rentals.

As with every Sea Colony rental you will be responsible for purchasing recreation badges directly from the recreation association on your arrival day. These badges cost $47 per person per week in the 2022 summer months and allow access to the private beach (with life guards), the indoor and outdoor pools, the tennis courts, the fitness center, the shuttle transportation network, and other community events (e.g. the weekly beach campfire with s'mores). Unfortunately the badges are not pro-rated for shorter stays - this is one of the reasons I encourage weekly rentals.

This is strictly a non-smoking rental. Also, community regulations do not allow tenants to bring pets so no dogs or cats are allowed. For those concerned about allergies, condo owners are allowed pets and we do bring our dog when we stay.

Property manager

Rob
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Take a vacation from smoking.
Bed linens and towels are NOT provided.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethany Beach

Located in Bethany Beach, this condo is on a lake. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maryland Beach and Ocean City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 4 min drive
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 7 min drive
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 38 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mango's - 3 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Parkway Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Bethany Boathouse - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Lakefront Condo; Close to Pool, Beach Shuttle, tennis, and fishing! located?

This family-friendly Bethany Beach condo is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches, Town Museum and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole. Captain Jack's Pirate Golf and Bethany Beach Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot!
Our stay at Sea Colony was great!! The owner was very accommodating and answered any and all questions that were asked. The place was clean and there were so many activities offered. By boys loved the fishing at Sea Colony…especially at the beach but the lake right out from the back deck was perfect for us when we were back from the beach! Overall 5 stars!! Thank you Rob! Your place was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bethany Beach
We loved the location and had a wonderful stay. We were able to bike everywhere. Rob was great-he was extremely helpful and easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rob

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We regularly stay in our condo in the spring, early summer and fall seasons (and occasionally in the winter). This is our only rental property, so you are truly visiting our second home... On our stays we typically have breakfast overlooking the lake and have a set of favorite restaurants we frequent for most dinners. We enjoy the same recreational activities (biking, tennis, swimming, etc.) that will make your visit special.

Why they chose this property

Through the years we have spent many wonderful vacations in Sea Colony and Delaware/Maryland beaches - some which we rented through VRBO. Strolling to Sea Colony's many amenities (private beach, free tennis, fitness center, etc.) through the meticulously maintained grounds quickly transforms us from our everyday Northern Virginia pace to a relaxed 'vacation mode' - so much more so than other areas that we decided to purchase this condo. Now we regularly bike through the town of Bethany and to their family-friendly boardwalk. A round of golf at the Salt Pond executive course provides an 18 hole experience without the typical 5-hour time commitment - it can be played in under 3 hours and has been fantastic for teaching our teenager the game.

What makes this property unique

Sea Colony - The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community - features a half mile of private beach, 12 pools (2 indoor), world class tennis, two fitness centers, activities for all ages, community shuttle and year-round security. Sea Colony is ranked among Tennis Magazine's Best U.S. Resorts and by Tennis Resorts Online as one of the finest in the world. Sea Colony's oceanfront features five oceanfront pools (including one indoor) and three kiddie pools, plus exercise facilities. The beach is a short shuttle ride (or a 10 minute walk) from my condo and from the beachfront downtown Bethany is a convenient 10 minute walk meaning you can enjoy the boardwalk without having to search for parking!

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