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Ocean Beach Nearby, Pools, Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Fitness Room, Nature Trails

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Indoor pool, a heated pool
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

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Bethany Beach, DE
  • The Salt Pond Golf Club
    7 min walk
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center
    4 min drive
  • Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
    6 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    40 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean Beach Nearby, Pools, Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Fitness Room, Nature Trails

Large beautifully decorated house located in the Salt Pond Community at 730 Foxtail Drive. This luxury beach house in Bethany Beach sleeps up to 26 people for a family or group reunion or retreat.

There is a patio on the right side of the house with two dining tables and a large Weber gas grill.

The Delaware Seashore State Park Beach with a restaurant and full facilities is a 10 minute drive north of the house where you can park to go on the beach. The house also has the owner's two oceanfront parking permits if you prefer to park in South Bethany Beach, which is a guarded beach.

The Delaware Seashore State Park Beach facility, has parking, restaurants, bar, fast food grill, showers, restrooms, gift shop, equipment rentals, and lifeguards.

Nature hiking and biking trails that lead to the bay with lovely bay views are within a 20-minute walk or 5-min bike ride and also parking is available at the Fresh Pond Trailhead if people prefer to drive.
We have a small beach on the Salt Pond in our neighborhood where people can launch and store kayaks. You can also reserve kayaking tours on the bay through Coastal Kayaks.

Every room in the house has a TV with a Roku player, except for the kitchen. TV streaming channels include Prime video, AMC, Netflix, Acorn TV (British TV), Britbox, MAX, PBS, Paramount+, The Criterion Channel (classic movies), and Hallmark Movies Now. There are many DVD players in the house and a DVD library is located in the den. The den and great room TVs have cable boxes with 500 channels.

Off-street parking is available in front driveway for 7 vehicles. More parking is available 3 blocks from house at Salt Pond Club House.

The Salt Pond clubhouse is available to rent for large events. There is an outdoor grill restaurant, Birdies Snack Bar, three blocks from the house that serves a large meal selection, wine, beer, margaritas, mixed drinks, and nonalcoholic drinks at low prices.

The tennis courts, exercise fitness room, shuffleboard, basketball court, pickle ball court, playground, practice golf driving range, practice putting green, 18-hole golf course, and extra parking at clubhouse are a 3-block walk from the house.

The club house has an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi used in colder weather, and outdoor pool and baby pool. Children under the age of 16 can use the pool for free. We keep 8 pool passes at the house for the use of the adult renters.

The great room has a 60" TV screen. We have two internet services to the house with internet extenders throughout the house - Mediacom and Verizon - so that there is always internet service to the house should one of those go down.

Great room TV has a sound bar and also there is a stereo player, books, board games, 3 couches, a love seat, and two arm chairs. Two of the couches are queen sleeper couches.
On the other side of the great room is the dining area with three tables that seat 14 people for a formal dinner. There is another large table in the kitchen that seats 8 people.

Kitchen has refrigerator, 2 coffee makers, Keurig coffee maker, toasters, blender, mixers, microwave oven, stove, dishwasher, and other items needed for making large meals. There is an extra refrigerator in the laundry room off the kitchen.

Included are many sets of cookware, silverware, serving bowls, crystal wine glasses, glasses, plastic glasses, and porcelain dishes for serving formal meals. There are four large extra shelves in the kitchen for storage of renters' food.

The house is 3,000 sq feet and decorated in a nautical theme with wicker and solid wood furniture made in North Carolina. The beds are very comfortable with memory foam mattresses and have decorative quilts. The house has new central air-conditioning units for each level, so remains very cool in the summertime.

There are 3 steps to get into the house. Since there are two bedrooms on the ground floor, the house is accessible for persons with mobility issues. The front porch has four rocking chairs and there are many more outdoor tables and chairs to the right side of the house.

Laundry room has washer/dryer and extra refrigerator.
For the use of renters, the house is stocked with laundry detergent, fabric softener, household cleaning products, trash bags, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, Kleenex, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, hand soap, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, and spices.

All king-sized beds can be pulled apart to make 2 twin beds. The beds are very comfortable and most have memory foam toppers.
Layout of Beds:
Lower level Master bedroom # 1: Queen-sized bed with dresser, desk, TV, and private bathroom with shower, sleeps 2
Lower level bedroom # 2: King-sized bed and pyramid bed, with lower double and upper single, TV, dresser, armchair, and 2 bedside tables - sleeps 5
Bathroom off hallway has bathtub/shower
Lower level den or 3rd bedroom has queen-sized sleeper couch with memory foam mattress, closet, desk, and TV, sleeps 2
Lower level great room has 2 queen-sized sleeper couches, sleeps 4
Upper level bedroom # 4 is a master bedroom that has king-sized bed and 2 twin beds, dresser, desk, private bathroom with shower, large walk-in closet, and TV, sleeps 4
Upper level bedroom # 5 has king-sized bed, dresser, and TV, sleeps 2
Upper level bedroom # 6 has king-sized bed, dresser, desk, and TV, sleeps 2
Upper level bedroom # 7 has king-sized bed, dresser, chair, 3 bedside tables, TV, and pyramid bed with lower double-size and twin upper bunk, sleeps 5
Upper level of house has 2 large bathrooms off hallway with bathtubs/showers

Any dogs brought the house are allowed on the lower level only and not allowed on furniture or beds. Renters bringing dogs are expected to clean areas where dogs have been.

Driving to Bethany Beach (town center boardwalk)
Distance: 2.9 miles
Driving time: 5 minutes
To Salt Pond Fitness Center / Pool/ Golf Course
Distance: 0.2 miles
Walking time: 6 minutes
To Neighborhood Hockers Supermarket
Distance: 0.2 miles
Walking time: 6 minutes
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from The Salt Pond Golf Club. Features include an indoor pool, a gym, and a water park. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the indoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
  • 7 minutes by foot from The Salt Pond Golf Club and a 4-minute drive from James Farm Ecological Preserve
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Nancie Crespi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 7 spaces)
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 3300 sq ft (307 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Baby pool and playground available

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Ocean Beach Nearby, Pools, Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Fitness Room, Nature Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and spacious
This house worked out very well for us for our family thanksgiving.. Nancie even decorated the enormous dining room table with Thanksgiving things! There was tons of room - the main family/living room had lots of couches and the huge table sat 12 people with chairs to spare. Plenty of room to spread out, with doors between kitchen, living and office/2nd living room space so people can enjoy whatever suits their mood. A bit cold to use the outdoor patio space, but lots of seating out there which would have been great in the summer time. The number of dishes, blankets and pillows was enough for an army, and we were able to fit 6 cars in the driveway. The grocery store plaza is super convenient.. it's right at the entrance to the community, less than 2 minutes drive away down nice quiet roads that you could easily walk on. There's a small gas station there and a pizza place as well. The walkability is exceptionally high - the community is quiet and pleasant, and right next to the grocery store plaza is the nice wide sidewalk for convenient walking, running, biking and more to the local preserves. Definitely enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri-Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe A., Altoona, IA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood. Close to clubhouse.
Rooms were comfortable The great room accommodated our large family. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, silverware, pots and pans. Two refrigerators are a huge plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yash S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
The is home very colonial. Large rooms and well equipped to handle large family gatherings. The home is well stocked up with required stuff - kitchen, toileteries, etc. Very close to Bethany beach, which was great. Lot of food options around this place and supermarket is couple of minutes from the property. The checkin and checkout process was very smooth. There was no commincation need with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Garnet Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Large Group
This was our third time staying at this house and it is a great house for a large group of people. Plenty of rooms and space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big house!
We had plenty of room for our extended family group. Large table for 17 of us was lovely. Nancie's special paper goods and seasonal decorations added celebratory atmosphere. Only caution is that there are plenty of places for little children to place their treasured items, making them hard to find later!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a big group with lots of kids
The home is very well equipped. There's probably at least 2 of everything. They layout of the rooms and beds works well for a large group traveling with about 10 kids and about 10 adults. The great room is spacious and comfortable. The development has many activities, and the rental even came with beach parking passes. The location, being right by Hockers, is convenient. It's not elegant, it's practical. For a group with many kids, that equals less stress, which is just what we wanted on vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Happy Thanksgiving
This property was perfect for our very large family group celebrating Thanksgiving at the beach! It was a pleasure dealing with the owner. She was welcoming from the first communication! The house was decorated for the holiday and had everything we needed to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people. It was a lovely neighborhood close to a hiking path and we were able to use the community center for swimming which was great for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
XC Camp
Did team XC camp at this house. Was very close to running trails and a great location to train and bond as a team.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Perfect peaceful getaway. Community pool and the rec center were ideal. Close to the various beaches. House has alot of space, decorated nicely and the kitchen has everything needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space for extended family - peaceful neighborhood - easy drive to beach
Traveled with extended family. There were 16 of us with 6 children and five couples. This home is at the end of a quiet cul de sac in a private community. Not right on the beach, but we prefer quieter off the beaten path. Enough space for everyone and enough bathrooms even with teens involved. The floors turned our bare feet black, but otherwise the cleanliness was ok - especially for a beach house - we attempted to keep the sand swept up during our stay, but it does spread. Enough towels and kitchen stuff for everyone. Having two refrigerators is a life saver. We LOVED the large table in the great room that allowed the whole family to enjoy mealtime together. Wifi is ok in the great room end of the house, but very sketchy in the bedrooms with constant drops and low speed - but we used this as an excuse to be more unplugged. We also couldn't get the cable to work on all the TVs, but made due with adequate service on huge great room TV. Some of the beds are at the end of their lifespan - probably should be replaced as they were lumpy and sagging even with memory foam toppers - we managed to rest well in spite of it, but certainly should be addressed in the short term. We visited Fenwick Island Beach, Bethany Beach Boardwalk and the Delaware State Seashore Park. The Delaware state beach was BY FAR our favorite. Less crowded, large bathrooms and showers, awesome waves, snack bar for munchies, space to spread out as long as we walked further down the beach. For a quick 10 minute drive, it was so worth it for the memories. We saw dolphins, seals, turtles, pelicans, and also military and Coast Guard training going on. The Boardwalk is interesting to walk on in the evening - but VERY busy and the parking is a zoo. The Salt Pond Community Pool was our favorite in the off times - it's large and clean and was easy to access with the provided key fobs. We also had members of our party play tennis, pickle ball and golf (including renting clubs) - much enjoyed. Biking around the community is enjoyable and we saw a bunch of wildlife and discovered the Salt Pond Beach. Hackers grocery is literally at the entrance to the Salt Pond Community and is a well stocked reasonably priced family owned grocery. Royal Farms at a mile away has great coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bethany week
We had a wonderful week at The Salt Pond. Great location and amenities. I would recommend and rent again. The house is a little dated but it met all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conrad E.

Wonderful House
Great location and wonderful house layout. All 16 members of my family had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of 730 Fox Tail Bethany Beach
We were a family of 20. There was ample room in the house for all of us and we did not feel crowded. There were ample plates, cups, glasses and silver ware so we didn’t need to use paper and plastic supplies. There were plenty of sheets and towels, but we brought some of our own to be sure all were washed and put away by the check out time. There was plenty for the family to do at the site, swimming, tennis, pickle ball, golf and shuffleboard. Beaches were a short drives away. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and Easy Stay
Overall great experience and in a good location. Was easy to get where we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Margaret B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but messy house
Nancie's house is in a lovely community with an olympic size pool, tennis courts, baseball hoop, golf course, snack shack, and a safe environment for kids to ride bikes, roller blade or walk. It is close to Delaware State beach which was our favorite beach as well as Bethany Beach and the boardwalk and shops. There are walking trails also. My grandkids loved the location and swan in the pool nightly.The house is big and has plenty of beds for everyone. There are many TVs so everyone can enjoy their own shows. However the house was not clean when we got there. The bathrooms were clean but the rugs appeared unvaccumed and pieces of food were on the rugs. I vacuumed when we got there. The house has way too many things. There are so many plates, glasses, bowls, silverware all over and it is chaotic to find and put things away. Each room has way too many unnecessary things making it difficult to enjoy. I would encourage the owner to clean out the house and repaint everything. That being said we had a great week and didn't spend a lot of time in the house. The price was right so you decide if this is a house for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not meet expectations
The home has a great layout for a large family gathering, however like other guests have noted, the cleaning company is doing a disservice to the property owner. Upon arrival the house was not clean. The floors were very dirty, could not have been mopped, there were cobwebs is most corners, and dirt under objects in the kitchen such as the dish strainer and coffee maker. The air quality was also very poor and upon investigation we noticed the air filters for the HVAC system are extremely dirty and in need of replacement. This actually caused some pretty serious allergic reactions for our guests. The home was also in some disrepair, cracking drywall, poor patchwork and painting, you can notice where they used two different colors of paint on walls instead of repainting the entire wall. The description was also misleading as there are only 6 total bedrooms. 4 upstairs, not 5 as the listing suggests. The bedroom upstairs with only 1 set of bunk beds does not exist. Unfortunately for us this trip was planned only a few months in advance and large houses were hard to locate on such short notice. The house served its purpose once we mopped the floors ourselves but will not be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place but the bed situation needs an upgrade
Great place but the mattresses are all very soft and the requirement to wash and dry all sheets before you check out at 10 am is strange.. the beds are all odd size so not way to bring your own sheets and have them fit. please invest in an extra set of sheets nd have the cleaner throw them in. plenty of time between check out at 10 am check in at 3pm to do sheets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Robin D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location but house needs a good cleaning and decluttering
When we arrived at the property at the 3 pm check in time we quite shocked to see how dirty the house was. Floors with crumbs, spit in the sink, crumbs on the table. Several calls were made to the property owner and finally a mother daughter team showed up to clean, They did vacuum and mop but this house really needs a good cleaning head to toe, They were there less than 2 hours which is impossible to clean a house of this size. There are cobwebs in the corners and the carpets, floors and cabinets really need a deeper clean. The location and size of the house is good, but the air conditioning does not work well. The upstairs gets very cold but the family room was always hot. The wifi only works well on one end of the house. Having rented houses for over 30 years for our family, this was probably the dirtiest house we had ever stayed in. There are ample dishes, silverware and pans but everything is just stacked in cabinets with no real organization. The community pool is nice and it is a short drive to the beach.. Thankfully we had nice weather and our time at the house was just for meals and sleeping. We made the most of it , but for the cost we were disappointed in the overall cleanliness of the house. I am certain we left the house cleaner than when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Susan D.

Great for large groups
We booked this property for a family reunion at the beach. As noted in other reviews, this house has been well loved over the years. That being said, our larger group had a very comfortable stay. Seven families each had their own room with a TV in each room. Five full bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen with plenty of dishes, cooking utensils, etc. to accommodate cooking for a large group. 2 grills. 2 coffee makers. 2 refrigerators. Fantastic dining table where we could all eat together. Outdoor seating in a wooded backyard. Loads of towels and linens. Ample parking at the house for 7 cars. Beautiful neighborhood with a fabulous pool. Overall we enjoyed our stay and had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

ramaiyah k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group stay
Overall good property to stay for 10+ group
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sumita D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the stay
We (four families ) stayed here for the labor day long weekend and enjoyed our stay . The house is big with all the amenities which was great thought we carried ours as well not knowing what to expect. After reading the first review we were worried and wanted to cancel as well specially cause of covid . The landscaping was done as requested . The beach is very near - like a 5 minute drive . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will get any to come back again next year. Will recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020