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Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk

The Messner House – A charming 1930s beach home built by our Great Grandfather in 1935, located on a peaceful street just a little over a block from the ocean and boardwalk on the south side of town. Nestled on Stockley Street, the street is quiet and neighboring properties are not rented, ensuring a serene atmosphere.

This beautifully maintained home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, blending the timeless appeal of a traditional beach house with modern upgrades.

Bedrooms & Amenities:
Each of the four comfortable bedrooms is furnished with a queen bed, cozy quilts, quality linens, and bath towels. Smart TVs are provided in every room, and the house is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Kitchen, Dining & Family Room:
The fully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and all the essentials needed for preparing meals. The adjoining family room boasts a cathedral ceiling and a large dining table, perfect for family meals or enjoying a game of cards together.

Bathrooms:
The three recently renovated bathrooms include stylish tile showers with multiple showerhead options and heated floors for extra comfort. The unique Jack and Jill design of the upstairs bathrooms includes two half-bathrooms, each attached to a bedroom and sharing a spacious central shower.

Outdoor Space & Extras:
Relax on the inviting front porch, a perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach. At the back of the house, you'll find the laundry room with washer and dryer located beneath the garage apartment (which is occasionally used by family but is not rented).

The large outdoor shower, tucked under a canopy of climbing hydrangea, is an absolute oasis. With a rain shower head , it’s one of the best outdoor showers.

Location:
Just a short 10-minute walk to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, and only a little over a block to the beach and boardwalk. Enjoy easy, street parking with two parking permits provided, plus space for one car in the driveway. Fourth car can be parked parallel at the end of the driveway.

Pet-Friendly:
We welcome well-behaved dogs and would be happy to discuss how we can accommodate your pet during your stay.

Feel free to reach out with any questions—we’d love to host you at The Messner House!

Property manager

Christy Cullen

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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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 10:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Classic Rehoboth Beach House 1 Block to Beach Boardwalk

About the neighborhood

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Rehoboth Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Rehoboth Beach - 4 min walk
  • Funland - 9 min walk
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 13 min walk
  • Tanger Outlets - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Purple Parrot Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gus & Gus Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Schell Brothers Coffee House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Summerhouse Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk located?

This family-friendly Rehoboth Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Funland Haunted Mansion and Ryan's Mini Golf are also within 10 minutes.

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Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, Great Neighborhood Great vacation!
Lovely modernized cottage close to the beach. Perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place and owner!
We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy beach home. It was well located and the owner was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Poolesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, perfect week!
We had a wonderful week, perfectly clean and set up so well. We highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage close to the beach
Our experience at this property was perfect! Clean and exactly as advertised with great location on a very quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALISON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
We had a pleasant stay. The house had charm but updated kitchen and baths. Well appointed kitchen with spices etc. location is a short walk to the beach and Funland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Charming & Beautiful Classic House!
Close to the beach, this place was perfect for the 8 of us that stayed! Large living room leading into the screened in porch, very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy walk to the beach and Rehoboth Ave, but also about a mile from Dewey. I love walking everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house
Great location. The owner was super responsive. The house is cute. Love the neighborhood. Right by the beach and near the boardwalk. Very clean. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Spent a wonderful July week in Rehoboth with family, relaxing after college graduation and prepping for the transition to “real life.” The Messner house is absolutely charming and the host friendly and helpful. Stockley Street is convenient and quiet. We hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

A delightful stay
This is a wonderful, charming beach house. The location is ideal and the house is very comfortable with a nice open living area, updated kitchen, and good size bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The screen porch is great and the outdoor shower divine!! The owners were wonderful to deal with

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic
I can't imagine a better beach house than this one! It has all the options - quick walk to the fantastic beach and boardwalk, or you can stay in and read in comfort. All the little touches are there in the house and it has such a good vibe. Wonderful place and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2021 Rehoboth family vacation
Very nice home/cottage! Beautiful new bathrooms! I wish at least 2 beach chairs were available to use. Short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach cottage - 1 1/2 blocks from beach
We booked a last minute Labor Day vacation and were thrilled to stay in this beautiful beach cottage only 1 1/2 blocks from the beach and boardwalk. We loved how comfortable the home and how equipped kitchen was. Like many rentals you have to bring your linens which is not convenient. There isn’t much of a yard but enjoyed the outside shower and screened in front porch. It is an old home and is noisy but who cares when you can be so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean, and excellent location!
This property was everything we could have hoped for! The location is just a short walk to the beach in a lovely part of town. The house was very clean. Nicely stocked kitchen which provided everything we needed for making dinner each night! Bedrooms were comfortable and roomy. Common areas were perfect for dinning and hanging out as a group (there were 6 of us). The screened in porch was relaxing for morning coffee and evening drinks. The best part of our experience was the owner Barry; he is so nice and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed our stay! We will definitely be repeat renters!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great return to Rehoboth
We booked this property to relive some childhood memories of coming to Rehoboth, and were thrilled that it exceeded our expectations. The house is kept immaculately, is comfortable, absorbed our 3 kids very well, and gave us the quintessential, nostalgic Rehoboth experience we were chasing. The property is a close block-plus walk to the beach, and nearly as close to Rehoboth Ave. The screened-in porch was a favorite spot in the early mornings and late afternoons/evenings. The history to the house gave it a real charm. The beds were comfortable, the space felt roomy, and our occasional run-ins with owner Barry (we sought him out) were lovely. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was AWESOME!
Our group consisted of 3 adults and 3 children (14 and under). The bedroom arrangement worked out perfectly. I was initially concerned about only having one full bath in the house (there is a half bath on the second floor), but the single shower was not a problem for our group. The kids preferred using the outdoor shower. The four bedrooms were well appointed and nicely decorated. We all loved the books everywhere! The kitchen was wonderful, and we cooked more than I thought we would. It was an easy walk to the beach and boardwalk, and we loved that the owner arranged for us to have an umbrella and two chairs for the beach. Many nights were spent relaxing on the screened in porch, and the available washer and dryer were used every other day of our stay. Our family and friends can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rehoboth Beach 2024
We had another wonderful stay here with our family. The perfect house for a beach vacation! Comfortable and relaxing with easy walking access to the ocean and town. We’ll look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in great location
We spent a lovely week at this perfectly located house with our family, including our 2 small dogs. We had everything we needed (they even provide linens!) and could walk to everything. The stairs were a little dicey for small kids (and tall adults), but it’s an older house,so the funky layout is part of the charm. The host was very responsive and reached out ahead of time with helpful information.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach week
The property was very quaint and great for our family. Excellent location with easy walk to beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in PERFECT Location!!
We absolutely adored this house!! The house is so charming and has really nice updates to the bathrooms and kitchen. The outdoor shower was a highlight! The front screened in porch is great for morning coffee and people watching without the bother of mosquitos. The walk to the beach and downtown was less than 5 mins and easily walkable for both the kids and elderly. The house was well stocked with the basics and linens/bath towels. The property manager was friendly, attentive and quick to reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy house in a great location
This is a great beach house! The owners had all the basic necessities like dishwasher tabs, sugar and toilet paper, so grocery shopping at the beginning of the week wasn’t as bad. Check-in and Check-out was a breeze. The house has a great screened in porch and the tall trees and landscaping kept it noticeably cooler. The location is great- just a bit more than a block to the beach and several blocks south of Rehoboth Ave allows for an easy walk to shops and restaurants but a less-crowded beach at the Stockley Street beach access. We had a great time and will keep this one on the list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration week
What a great end to the school year. We had a wonderful time in this lovely home
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naz D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific
This stay was so sweet. The house is quaint, well stocked and built with love and character. The owners are incredibly responsive and kind. It was a wonderful stay for our family! We made great use of the location by easily walking to the beach and renting bikes to take long rides around the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024