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Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush trees and comfortable lounge chairs.
Relax in a spacious interior with a high ceiling, flanked by seating areas and a kitchen.
Stunning residential area with a symmetrical facade, lush greenery, and a well-maintained lawn.
Staircase leads to a cozy living area with a sofa and small table.
Enjoy a round of golf surrounded by a serene water feature and lush greenery.

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat

We welcome you to stay at our newly renovated home away from home! This 5 BR 4.5 BA townhouse has everything you will need for a large group retreat. The house backs up the driving range and located right next to the clubhouse and amazing restaurant, The Den. You and your guests will enjoy so many amenities: Jack Nicklaus 27-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, gym and even a shuttle to Bethany Beach! We have included items needed for the little ones in the group too (toys, books, potties, pack-n-play, stroller, booster seat, etc.).

Linens are provided, along with beach chairs, coolers and more. Please bring your own beach towels.

Main Master- King
Upper Level Master- 2 Queens
Upper Level BR- Queen
Upper Level BR - Double and 2 singles
Lower level BR- 2 Doubles

Amenities: Per Bear Trap Dunes HOA; Weekly passes must be purchased by all guests 4 year and older. These passes cover the use of the pools, fitness facilities, tennis, playgrounds and seasonal shuttle.

*Only need to purchase passes if using simultaneously.
New Rates for 2024 - Ages 4 & Up:
Summer Season: $65 weekly/per person
Off-season: $45 weekly/per person
Off-season: $35 3-Day/per person

7 night minimum, Saturday to Saturday rentals June - August. All other months are a 3 night minimum

Per the Town of Ocean View, the 5 bedrooms at the property allows for no more than 5 cars on premise. Please use the parking in front of garage first.

Property manager

Liz

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bear Trap Bethany Retreat
Bear Trap/ Bethany Beach Retreat Ocean View
Bear Trap/ Bethany Beach Retreat Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Ocean View, DE

What's nearby

  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dickens Parlour Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Maryland Beach - 17 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 33 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fins Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat have a pool?

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

Is Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat located?

This family-friendly Ocean View vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club and Dickens Parlour Theatre. Bethany Beach Nature Center and The Salt Pond Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bear Trap / Bethany Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Great vacation rental!

Had a wonderful stay in this beautiful condo which was well stocked with all we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay at Bear Trap

This property is well maintained, communication with the owner is very easy and fluid, I will recommend this property for large gathering in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

DIANE C.

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

Bear Trap Condo

the house was just the space we needed and very clean.The Bear Trap facilities were ok - but too expensive for as much as we used them. A little farther away from ocean then we really would want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

13th Annual Trip to celebrate our 6 girls Graduation!

The house was perfect for the 13 of us, plenty of space, beds and bathrooms! The lower level was great for the girls to hang out in after long days of beach, boardwalk, pool! The house and property has everything and more than we needed. Highly recommend Lizś property and this location for a family friendly, safe & fun beach destination. We have met annually since the summer after kindergarten so this was our 13th year, the 6 girls (3 sets of twins, 3 families) the girls wanted a beach destination and Bethany Beach was even better than we imagined!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Wonderful House for a family get together

We had a great week with 3 families getting together to celebrate our Mom's birthday. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. We could not have asked for a better week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Perfect vacation’

We were a three generation family totaling 13. This house was perfect for us being immaculately clean and very spacious. The house and garage are stocked with anything you could possibly need. The Bear Trap community was very welcoming and we enjoyed all the amenities available. The owners Liz and Chris were Alex amazing and in touch with us within minutes to help with any questions or minor issues that cropped up. We would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Wonderful location

The house was perfect for our whole crew! It was stocked full of everything you could possibly need. I have never stayed in a place before where the kitchen was such a wonderful working kitchen and had every appliance and gadget imaginable. Definitely would recommend this property. Thank you Liz for providing your home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Annual Family Vacation

We had a great week at this property. Anything you could possibly need was stocked by Liz. We did attempt to grill and had no gas but she told us where we could go close by to grill. There was plenty of room for the 11 of us to spread out and be comfortable! The outside area was a great place to sit and relax and have coffee in the morning or drinks in the afternoon. We would love to rent again from Liz next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic location and value

Perfect for a big group. Short walk to all facilities. We love Bethany...this as our second family stay at Bear Dunes. The only issue to be mindful off, and it can be sizable, is that the area has AWFUL cell phone coverage. Kind of crazy - there's a sign down the road protesting the building of a cell tower, but man do they need it. I've been in national forests with better coverage. This makes Wifi critical but coverage there was spotty too and quite frustrating...turned down at 11pm...and speed tests were quite limited. That said, the place and owner are great...all available amenities, comfortable and clean. Bear Dunes is as relaxing as it gets. 5 stars regardless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The place was really nice and as pictured! Our family had a great time. The community is great! Our family loved the pool and shuttle, but that does cost extra and can be costly with a large family. If you have golfers in the family, you can’t beat the location. Having the clubhouse so close is nice for a convenient meal or drinks. The only downfall was the Wi-Fi. If you need that for work, trying to download anything was next to impossible. Contacting the host toward the end of our stay for 2 things, I didn’t get a response. Overall though, it was a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia R. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Lovely home

This is a lovely townhome that comfortably accommodated our family of 8 adults and 7 children. Bear Trap is very nice with well maintained facilities and friendly staff. We were disappointed that the powder room toilet did not work and clearly had not worked for some time. The grill, on which we planned an expensive dinner, also does not work; we could not attach the new propane tank we purchased because the valve was rusted. The electric outlets in the 4 bathrooms did not work, so hairdryers and other grooming aids could not be used, although outlets throughout the rest of the house worked just fine. Finally, the WIFI is unreliable and the working adults in our family were frustrated and had to leave Bear Trap to check email and attend on-line meetings. We enjoyed our time there and appreciate the amenities provided by the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Nice family house

Good space for large families. Hosts are communicative and have really everything you need there. We've been going to bear trap for years and found this property to be "on par" with other rentals in the complex. Few hiccups during our stay that were outside of the owners immediate control, but again, communication was good and solutions were offered/implemented. Few specific things: 1. The house is adjacent to retail space and there are quite a few ac condensers outside the front door. This does create a fair amount of noise that can be heard inside the house. 2. It's an end unit and does not have its door face village green drive. Go around back and you'll find the garage and side door easily. 3. The garage is well supplied with beach items. Games, chairs, umbrellas, etc for kids and adults alike. Darts were a favorite of the older kids 4. There is a wet bar with a fridge in the basement. This makes the medium sided main fridge bigger since drinks can go downstairs. 5. The dryer is not very good at drying. It'll get things dry eventually, but plan on turning it on a 2nd time. 6. There is great parking right behind the house but it is fought for by patrons of the driving range.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Hetal S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Overall the property was nice and the property owners were responsive. But we had few issues that made our stay unpleasant. 1. The welcome email was not v clear which led us to go back and forth a lot with the owner. For example the WiFi password was on the side of the refrigerator so we were without WiFi for a day until we heard back from the owners. The property had many amenities which was the primary reason we picked it. However, the fee to use amenities was not included. Also the pickleball court was closed for the weekend which we were not aware of. 2. There were ants everywhere! Credit to the property manager for bringing the baits within a short time of us complaining . Unfortunately the traps didn’t do much. 3. The checkout was the most disappointing of all. Agree, we left few dishes in the sink but the message that was sent came across as if we had trashed the house. They nitpicked on things like few plastic bottles left on the night stand and toy cars left on the floor. We have rented many properties in the past and never had this experience . They ended up charging $100 in addition to the initial cleaning fee. I would not rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

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

Great stay in Bethany!

Our family of 12 stayed for a week and had a great time! The house was clean when we arrived, and well stocked for everything we needed! Nice variety of bedding arrangements, and every couple/family was able to have their own bathroom, which is really nice. The main floor common area is small for a big group, but downstairs was the place to hang out and play a game or watch a movie. Downside is this is really the only place where the Wifi works. With poor cell service on at least three different networks, we had to use wifi calling, so had to go to the basement to do that. My husband also had to check in at work on his laptop. The house would benefit from a couple of wifi boosters, which I suggested to the owner. In her defense, one of us lives in the area, and said everyone has problems with the local internet provider. The location of the condo was perfect - on the end of a row, so less neighbor noise, across from the clubhouse, and a short walk to the pool, which was a blessing with everything we had to tote for kids and baby! We really enjoyed the pool, which was never too crowded. We were also only a short drive to some great restaurants and mini golf. We also got lunch at the club house restaurant on one of our pool days and it was good! Easy take out to the pool. Overall, I would recommend this house. It was comfortable, clean and convenient. You just have to be aware of the internet isssues, especially if you expect to work at all while on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Hillsborough

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

Great time

The townhouse was very clean and exactly as advertised. The hosts provided everything you could want and had a lot of extras like paper products and toiletries. We brought our own but it was nice to have if you forgot anything. The garage was well stocked with beach gear. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Family Paradise

We had a phenomenal family gathering. The location of this townhome was so convenient to the amenities: swimming pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, basketball, indoor lap swimming, hot tub, steam sauna, and the common lawn (ideal for cornhole and dessert party.) The garage was stocked with beach chairs and sports equipment. The interior was spotless with a variety of bedrooms and large party room in the basement. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will C., Paris, France

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

Bethany Beach 4 Family Vacation

A very enjoyable vacation for our 4 family group. House was spacious and well equipped so group activities were possible with adequate separation available for those who chose to sit out. Facility pass at Bear Trap pools/exercise was well worth it. especially for non-avid beach goers. Shuttles to beaches eliminate expensive and sometimes hard to find parkings. Owners were very responsive to any and all questions/concerns. Definitely planning on going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn H.

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

Family Vacation

Tons of room. House was VERY clean. Owners very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faithe W.

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

Overall a good place to stay!

Very nice, great location and amenities. A few little oversights. Light out in the upstairs hallway, only one dish towel and no dishcloths and trouble with wifi. But overall a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Stay was wonderful!

This home was perfect for our group. We had 4 couples and our children. Each couple had an spacious and comfortable bed. The children made use of each room and sofa bed! The home was exactly as described. The driving range was a huge hit for all. We would love to rent again and would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

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

Relaxing Escape

This is such a beautiful and clean home! Everything in this house is very Family Friendly! It literally had everything that you need for your little ones! Toys, Games, Baby Gates! The rooms are so roomy and comfortable. Thank you Liz for having us stay in your beautiful clean and cozy home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Perfect

Great house. Plenty of room for 12 of us for a four-day holiday. Clean. Great location. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

cathy t.

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

Had a Blast!

The house was absolutely amazing. It was georgious, lots of space and it had anything & everything you needed and more. It was very clean, all guests commented the beds and even the pillows were very comfortable, clean. My friends and I were looking to get away for a long weekend from healthcare....we are exhausted! We had lots of drinks and lots and lots of laughs. And were able to share our stories. Location was great. Bethany is like between Rehobeth & OC. We visited both sides. Spent day sitting on the beach. Nice to have nearby restaurants and shops. Royal farm store at the end of the road. It truly is a great house & location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

A beautiful place to make memories!

Absolutely clean. The host thought of everything we could have needed. Fully equipped kitchen, spacious bathrooms, lovely patio, easy parking, very comfortable accommodation. Towels and sheets. Close to grocery store, restaurants, golf and the beaches etc. It was an all around wonderful place. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Had a wonderful time

The property was great for our three families who came together for the week. The location in bear trap dunes couldn’t be beat - right next to driving range and restaurant and a three minute walk to the indoor/outdoor pool. Parking was pretty easy although sometimes during day you have to circle for a spot bc of the golfers. Easy 10 minute drive to Bethany, 3 minute drive to Giant. Rooms were great and loved the basement, esp the mini fridge that helped clear space in the main fridge. Good for families with young kids as there are already some toys there plus kid friendly plates/bowls/cups and utensils. The beach chairs and wagon were a life saver, although you can rent chairs and umbrellas in Bethany if you don’t want to lug things around. Liz the owner was very responsive and friendly. It was worth it to get everyone the weekly amenities passes because we used the pool and fitness center every day. Overall really enjoyed the space and had a lovely week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021