Oceanfront Sights and Sounds from the Porch and Veranda - Closest to the Beach!

Dewey Beach, Delaware
$638 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

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!)

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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!

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: This Includes Recreational Drugs - Sorry! Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sharon H.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We had a wonderful vacation. The house was perfect in size. The two of us loved the upstairs screened in porch. We spent most of our time there. We will definitely be going back to this house next year!

  • Adriana Z.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay! The home was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located by the beach. The host was responsive and welcoming. Highly recommend!

  • Ann P.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Another wonderful week at the Fluke! Marlo is very responsive and the house is maintained beautifully. Looking forward to next year.

  • Kyle P.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Another exceptional week at this beach paradise. Never disappoints. Kids and adults alike had a wonderful time. Host is easy to communicate with and is always helpful. Don’t think twice!! Book it!! Just after I book my stay first.

  • William C.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This is a lovely house right on the beach. A great summer place. It’s on the never-too-crowded north end of Dewey. Everything is within easy reach. We ride our bikes to restaurants. Wonderful sunrises.The house has everything you might need.

  • Lori P.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    A Fluke of Nature is always a pleasure to return to - charming, clean, and relaxing. Marlo is very easy to work with and communicates promptly.

  • Patricia C.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Reconnected with family Long-time vacationers in Rehoboth Beach

  • Lori P.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    A fantastic location, charming home, and a week of sunny weather made our recent stay here wonderful. Marlo is a gracious and very responsive host. We look forward to returning!

  • Hillary B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    The home is in an established community, close to both Dewey and Rehoboth and perfect for a relaxing week at the beach. It had all of the needed amenities and two wonderful screen porches to have coffee, dinner, or just read a book and relax.

  • Adriana Z.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Our favorite place to stay for beach week!

  • Ann P.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    The location can’t be beat. The house was lovely and Marlo was very available and communicative. We will be returning next year.

  • William C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    The beach house is a truly lovely place to spend some time in the summer. Wake up to the beautiful sunrIse. Take your coffee down to the water’s edge. Get ready for another wonderful day at the beach. Unlike Rehobeth, there’s plenty of room. The house is tidy and cute. It has everything you might need. Marlo is friendly and helpful. We’ll be going back again. We highly recommend it.

  • Ania G.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We look forward to returning next year!

  • Jessica P.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Very quiet and relaxing place with a location you cannot beat. Will definitely book again!

  • Patricia C.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Beautiful sunrises ?, sunsets ? quiet, clean Steps to the beach ?️ Definitely going back for 3rd year!!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$638+
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