Dewey Beach, Delaware
!!NOTE!! Select a FRIDAY CHECK-IN during the summer months!
Welcome to the Chicago Bungalow in Dewey Beach/Rehoboth by the Sea. This old-school Dewey Cottage is currently undergoing a complete renovation and will re-open to travelers in April of 2020. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, custom dining table for 10+, front courtyard landscaped/fenced for privacy, a lush landscaped backyard with heated, in-ground, saltwater pool. The stunning home offers old Dewey charm combined with the luxury of new construction. With multiple living spaces inside and out, there is plenty of room for several families to spread out. There is ample parking for 4+ cars, the beach is a mere steps away, and the Jolly Trolley stops a block away. Need a little more detail Please, read on! The goals for this property were many: lots of bedrooms and comfortable, clean sleeping options, a variety of gathering spots, a gourmet kitchen featuring everything you would have at home, and seating at the table/island/work station for literally everyone. Finally, we wanted to maintain the charm of an old Dewey cottage while also updating all (ALL) amenities, so no detail has been left out here. The Bungalow has HVAC, a full sized-washer/dryer, an 80 gallon hot water heater with booster pump (NO cold showers here), an outside shower, a BIG fridge, and dishwasher that will actually clean the dishes so you can go to the beach! We have stocked the home with bean bags, bocce balls, horseshoes, pool noodles and board games galore. The mature landscaping was preserved, and we added dozens of trees, bushes, palms and pots with flowering plants. With parking for 4/5+ cars (depending what you drive), you will be able to park and walk everywhere, and as mentioned before, the Jolly Trolley stops only a block away. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, we try to be very quick to reply!
Policies:
Sheets and towels not provided.
No teen, grad or college groups, this is a family home.
Pets permitted with advance notice and payment of PET FEE per pet.
No smoking.
Fri-Fri only during the summer months.
Pool typically open mid-April through 11/1.
Pool Heater Available/functional when air temps are appx 60 degrees or higher.
Labor Day-Memorial Day posted rates include 10 unrelated guests or less. Additional guests incur a fee of $100/per guest.
Absolutely amazing home for large groups and families. The pool was incredible (exceeded my high expectations) and the numerous chairs and bench made it a great place to spend time with friends and family throughout the day. The location is perfect. Steps from the beach and a nice walk to the bars and restaurants in Dewey. (And be sure to check out Fifer's Farm Kitchen next door!) The bedrooms were clean and very welcoming. The living room works well if you want to watch a game or movie. (And there are lots of cute toys and fun gadgets around -- for both kids and adults.) My only note is the bedroom with the trundle beds is not large. If you have four small children, you can absolutely get them all in there, but otherwise keep it at just two adults. Finally, it couldn't have been easier arriving and departing, and Lyn was very helpful throughout the process. Again, cannot recommend this home highly enough. Enjoy!
The house was well laid out and well thought out. It was clean and uncluttered yet had everything we needed. The location was great, and the pool made a nice addition to our stay. I never write reviews, but the owners of 118 Chicago earned kudos for their efforts.
Loved this property. The cottage was perfect for the seven of us (including four teens). Great location that was a two minute walk to the beach and very short ride to downtown Rehoboth. Farmer vegetable stand around the corner was perfect for picking up fresh fruit (melons, etc) and breakfast. Kids loved the pool. Would definitely stay here again!
Everything from the well equipped kitchen, to the M and M machine with quarters provided was great. Host was super responsive. The pool was the perfect afternoon add on after the day at the beach. We had a problem with ants but that was minor. The whole family voted A for the house
Being at a place that everyone loved so much made for a very special memory. The pool was especially popular with the grandsons aged 18-21. Having such a large kitchen/dining area made mealtime get togethers work so well. All in all it was a great week. Everyone said they wanted to go there next year!!!
We stayed as a family group of 9 over Thanksgiving weekend. Great location; short walk to beach, and cottage was really cute. The kids loved checking out the antique play items. We all had a fantastic time!
Lyn’s Chicago Street Property was the perfect place for our boys last getaway before school begins. The house (Kitchen and Pool) were so immaculate and relaxing that we struggled ti leave each day for other activities. It’s a great location for beach access, Fifers and bike rides. We followed Lyn’s guide book suggestion and biked the full Junction and Gordon’s Pond trails - easy ride directly from the house. Lyn is a great host and went beyond our expectations for both our arrival and departure. Thank you Lyn!
We had a magical stay in this charming home, it truly could not have been better. The house was spotlessly clean upon check-in, and every detail we needed to know immediately was posted on the fridge. There was a thorough handbook with info on the house, town and area that was so helpful throughout our stay. The house is truly a beach bungalow, with tasteful and creative decor, comfortable beds and seating, and historical items throughout. But it is also new with with all the amenities you could want. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could imagine needing, and we loved gathering in the grate room overlooking the pool. The older kids loved playing with the old typewriter and rotary phone, and the little ones loved dollhouse. The backyard and pool were just glorious, we were able to heat it up just a little so the kids could enjoy it for hours without getting a chill. We made a fire in the firepit one night and it was the most memorable fall night our family has enjoyed in ages. Thanks for this wonderful vacation Lyn, we will definitely be back!!
This house was the best spot we could have found! The house is so cute and super close to everything! 100% recommend!! Owners were so great at communicating before we checked in.
Great location. The house met all our needs.
House was lovely but I felt that the kitchen could be better equipped. It was a little lacking in mixing bowls, pots and pans a variety of kitchen utensils for a group of 13 people who like to cook. The owner is easily reached and is quite on top of any issues that might arise.
Very nice house in walking distance of the beach and town. The kids loved the pool and everyone had a great time. Host was very responsive and helpful with all of our requests. Would definitely go back!
This is a very family friendly beach home. It’s a wonderful blend of old and new. So much charm but with all the modern conveniences. We were encouraged to play with the nostalgic toys that they have. An old typewriter was neat! Lincoln logs were loved! We loved the pool. We had plenty of space also for those that wanted some quiet reading areas. Great access to the beach from here. We loved how close the little store is for produce or even a hot breakfast! The owners were so helpful with even the smallest of questions answered quickly. We all loved our stay here and would rent this home again.
We had 8 family members and two friends who totally enjoyed the house and week. As we expected, the pool was a big hit with the kids, as well as the adults. Accommodations were as advertised and exceeded our expectations. Loved the kitchen and the mini splits in the rooms kept us very comfortable in the heat. The house is centrally located to all amenities in Dewey. Highly recommend. Thanks to Lyn Shoop for providing my family with a memorable week!!
In short, our stay at this property was amazing. The location is fantastic (1 block from the beach and walkable to many restaurants), the house was very comfortable, and any questions/concerns we had were addressed promptly. I highly recommend this listing and plan on coming back next year!
We have stayed here 2 years in a row. It is a great house and location for an extended family with grown children and grandchildren...short walk to the beach and pool in the backyard gives you lots of fun options even during nap times!