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

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On the beach
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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!)

Now that you've read all the way to here:

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!

Property manager

Marlo Chambers

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: This includes recreational drugs - sorry!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanfront See Hear the Sea From This Delightful Beach House!

About the neighborhood

Map
Dewey Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Funland - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gus & Gus Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Beer Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rehoboth Ale House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Sights and Sounds from the Porch and Veranda - Closest to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Sights and Sounds from the Porch and Veranda - Closest to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Sights and Sounds from the Porch and Veranda - Closest to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Sights and Sounds from the Porch and Veranda - Closest to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rehoboth by the Sea vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Excellent location

Very quiet and relaxing place with a location you cannot beat. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ania G.

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

Great vacation

We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Wonderful Beach Vacation

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Beach Haven

Beautiful sunrises 🌅, sunsets 🌅 quiet, clean Steps to the beach 🏖️ Definitely going back for 3rd year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Beach week

Location is great. Beautiful beach and area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

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

Oceanfront vacation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ania G.

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

Perfect getaway

Lovely house, amazing location, great communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Wonderful!

The location can’t be beat. The house was lovely and Marlo was very available and communicative. We will be returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Fluke of Nature

We had a great stay. The place is really nice. It has everything you need. It’s wonderful to be right on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., Ann Arbor

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

Great Beachfront Getaway

We had a lovely fall weekend. Steps from the beach, minutes from Rehoboth. Everything super comfortable. Back porches perfect for a quiet afternoon of reading and listening to the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn & Jai W., Albuquerque, NM

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

Luv the beach access and sounds of the ocean waves!!!!

So happy my wife and I found this listing years ago on VRBO!! We return as often as possible. We especially like the Autumn at the beach but will visit anytime the timing works out : ) Not only close to the beach, but within walking distance to both Rehoboth and Dewey.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

The Perfect Dewey Beach Getaway

We love this property so much. This is our fourth time staying here. This is it if you are looking for the perfect beach vacation property. On the beach, within walking distance to both Dewey and Rehoboth. Marlo is always so helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Z.

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

The Perfect Location

A Fluke of Nature is the perfect location! In addition to the beautiful ocean views on both floors, we were an easy walking distance from the Rehoboth boardwalk and Dewey dining and entertainment. When staying in, there was plenty of space for a family of 4 and we all enjoyed napping in the comfortable accommodations or outside on the screened-in decks. You can’t go wrong with this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Look No Further!

We have stayed in this beautiful beach cottage more than a few times...and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. It's a well maintained (very clean) cottage stocked with all the essentials! And the ocean view from the upstairs porch is just what you want. AND I have to mention how comfortable the primary bedroom is-- great bed! The location is perfect -- close to Dewey's restaurants and not far from Rehoboth.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Crashing waves

Was amazed how loud and lovely the crashing waves could be while staying at this home. We could hear them all through the house. Coffee on the porch while the sun rose was wonderful looking out at the water. Not a fancy place but clean and comfortable and the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Ocean front getaway in Dewey Beach

Perfect set-up for our family of 4 to enjoy a beachfront getaway. Home was stocked with everything we needed to be comfortable during our vacation. Views from the upstairs deck were perfect for dolphin watching. Location is perfect to run/walk/bike straight into downtown Rehoboth Beach. Steps right onto the beach where chair/umbrella service is available for a fee, hot dog stand, and a shaved ice golf cart went by daily. Easy peasy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Lovely Fluke of Nature

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P., Sayville NY

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

Another wonderful experience

This is our 4th season at Fluke of Nature and we’ve already booked our 5th for 2024. It’s the perfect combination of family fun and relaxation. The host couldn’t be nicer or easier to communicate with. Please just book and don’t think. Just don’t book my week. Thank you Marlo!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Beach Experience

A Fluke of Nature was simply magical--the perfect fit for us. Everything was well-appointed and thought-out with great care. The main bedroom was magnificent. The bed was so comfortable, and we could hear and see the waves through the French doors. We loved both screened-in porches. But this is all about location, location, location. My daughter and grand kids stayed a few blocks away. Every morning my husband "set up" the beach. I could see the umbrellas from the upstairs deck. We'd meet for lunch at the house and head back for more beach time. Marlo is lovely to work with. I hesitate to say too much about it only because we want to rent it again and again. And, yes! We did see dolphins from the veranda. We could also walk to both Dewey and Rehoboth. We loved the open concept main floor and the beach cottage look and feel. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Z.

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

Beach Gem

Our favorite place to stay for beach week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Flemington USA

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

Perfect Perfect Perfect

Our stay at A Fluke of Nature was just perfect. The home is everything you could need or want, cozy and warm. The screened in balcony in the master bedroom is one of my favorite places to be, to sit and look at the stars or the moonrise or the sunrise and see and listen to the ocean. The community is special. Can't wait to go back. Marlo is an incredible host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F., Merion Station

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

Perfect Location

The location is absolutely perfect. The condo is right on the beach which makes very easy travel back and forth..especially with children. The house has everything you need for a great beach stay, though don’t expect luxury. This is a house for people who want to be at the beach, not to stay in a fancy home away from home. The house is walking distance to restaurants in Dewey and Rehoboth, but still provides a very calm and relaxed beach experience - all of the commotion and crowds are also a walking away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

The most perfect beach house!

We have stayed at this beach house for a few years now and would not think of staying anywhere else since you can't beat perfection! The views from the balcony are stunning, the walk to the beach is just steps away and the dining experiences in Dewey and Rehoboth are so close by. And the hosts have thought of everything to make it a very comfortable and relaxing getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Simply Perfect

We are pretty well traveled from adventuring in the mountains to destination beach trips, and I have to say - the stay at Marlo’s property was as close to perfect as it gets. The location centers you with picturesque views of the beach, dunes, and water - and the lodging has a cozy cottage vibe with thoughtful touches at every turn. It’s rare to leave a trip and think * wow, that was perfect * but our trip this summer was truly 10/10. Would absolutely recommend this place, Marlo, and the location for anyone looking to get away and truly relax in a picture perfect beach town. Thank you Marlo!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P., Sayville NY

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

Just Paradise

If you don’t like it here then you don’t like it anywhere. This place is bliss for the beach lover. I live 5min from the beach but I’ll still travel 5hrs to stay here. The experience is second to none for the salt life experience. Just don’t book my week next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022