Quaint and Loved Beach Home

Bethany Beach, Delaware
$249 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

LOCATION: Located on Evergreen Road (the road leading to the South Bethany Town Hall)
NOTE: Renter MUST bring their own linens including bed sheets, beach, bath and kitchen towels, or alternatively, renter may rent linens from a local rental company. Comforters, blankets, and pillows are provided. We also provide starting items such as TP, hand soap, paper towels, dishwasher pod, and sponge. See bed size info on VRBO site.
Joan's Ark is a quaint, affordable family beach house. This wasour mother's home with the purpose of gathering her children and grandchildren together and holds many dear memories for all of us. Please note that this is a HOME; it is not owned by an investment or management company. It is simple, but well-equipped and maintains the essence of our mother. It is perfect for families and friends wanting to get away and enjoy the beach in a feel-at-home environment. It is located in Cat Hill in South Bethany and is close to Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City. It is a little over a 5-minute walk to an expanded beach and provides the following for a perfect getaway:

· Short walk to beach from South Bethany's bay side
· An affordable rental fee that is lower than comparable rental homes that are within walking distance of the beach
· 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a bright, comfortable living area (*bring your own bed sheets, bath linens*)
· A well-equipped kitchen, perfect for communal meals (*bring your own kitchen linens*)
· A partial wraparound deck with a dining table and gas grill
· Plenty of parking
· An outdoor shower
· Located on the bay side, it provides easy access to view a network of canals and bird life to view on morning and evening strolls; one can also enjoy crabbing and fishing from the canals as well as renting stand up paddle (SUP) boards, kayaks or Hobie Cats nearby.
· Personal homey feel (this is not just a rental house; it's our home)
· Free WiFi
· Near a walking and bike path
· A short drive to a surfing beach and several state seashore parks
· Short drive to the shopping outlets in Rehoboth (no sales tax!)
· Located in South Bethany, one of the “Quiet Resorts”
· On a quiet day or night, you can hear the ocean sitting on our deck

CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY
· Weekly rentals are Friday to Friday
· Must have an on-site renter be at least 25 years or older
· During the high season we only do weekly rentals, but ask! *July is strictly weekly rentals from Friday to Friday.*

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Local Artist Showcase Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Bob N.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Very nice.

  • Grace B.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Great house! Big open kitchen and living room. Bathrooms and bedrooms were very clean. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Merry H.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Terrific home with all amenities, close to the beach,and really appreciated the beach parking pass! What a lovely home, and host! We will be back again next eyear

  • Stacey W.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    This is a wonderful home located in a very quiet and convenient neighborhood in South Bethany Beach, and the walk to the beach is close enough that during our entire stay, we did not even utilize the provided South Bethany Beach parking pass, as we did not need it. South Bethany Beach is very clean and not crowded at all, which was very nice. The area is very scenic with many trees, birds and other wildlife. Walking near the water was peaceful and there is plenty of areas to walk that are shaded. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room for the 5 of us. Unlike many rentals that we have stayed in the past, you feel like you belong here and it reminds you of being in your own home in may aspects (a cozy warm relaxed feeling while you are there). We wished we could have stayed here longer than one week, as we all had a very nice time and the week passed very quickly by. We hope that we have the opportunity to stay here again in the future.

  • Michelle Z.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    The houae was cute, perfect for what we needed

  • Rebecca M.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Loved the house and how close it was to the beach.

  • Katia G.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    What a great place in a lovely spot. Easy to get to the beach and in to the boardwalk - lively morning walk along the canals. The home is comfortable, well appointed and well maintained - an excellent place

  • Erin M.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a great chill beach weekend with our family of 5. The house was an easy walk and provided everything we needed. Thank you!

  • Meredith D.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Super cute neighborhood, great for walking. Comfortable house. The swing on the ground level was fun. Enjoyable family bonding experience.

  • Marie S.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Great house! Very comfortable and clean. Had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach and super responsive hosts.

  • Loura N.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay! Nice and clean. A few things a bit outdated, but it was just fine for us and loved being so close to the beach! THANKS SO MUCH!

  • Danielle S.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    Absolutely beautiful home, great communication with owners♡ highly recommended!

  • Jamie Q.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Overall the house was great. It had everything we needed and is walking distance from the beach but comes with a parking pass so you don’t need to walk if you don’t want to. The deck is in need of replacement. It didn’t seem safe to use. We have vacationed in South Bethany every year since I was born. The cleanliness was typical of all vacation rentals meaning the cleaners were probably there for about 20 minutes. That is not the owner’s fault. Just be prepared to do a little vacuuming and bathroom scrubbing yourself first.

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    I enjoyed staying here; 2 things- advertised as walking to beach possible. That walk is quite a stretch including crossing a busy road, so walking to beach is a no. Second thing, we had car parking pass. It would have been helpful to know they were only applicable in South Bethany (I got a ticket in Bethany). It was very helpful for owner’s response to questions, thank you!

  • Greta F.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    What a great vacation. The location is perfect to get to the beach and close by to restaurants and shops. If you bring a bike you can get around easily. The house was clean and had all the amenities we needed! Any communication I had with the owners was quickly answered and they were great to work with. We will most likely book again!!

  • John S.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Loved our stay and hope to return. Well appointed home with everything one needs, an easy walk to the beach or quick drive to downtown.

  • Racheal C.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    The house met the details of the listing and had most of what we needed. Just a reminder that while the beds have blankets And pillows, they did not have sheets and there were no towels or wash cloths. Owners were responsive and helpful. Neighbors were great and the neighborhood was quiet. Close to the beach, 3 min drive or about 10ish walk.

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