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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Ocean View, DE
  • Place, The Salt Pond Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Nature Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Ocean View

With a stay at this vacation home in Ocean View, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Bethany Beach Boardwalk and The Salt Pond Golf Club. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Ocean City Beach and 9.4 mi (15 km) from Maryland Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Salt Pond Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • James Farm Ecological Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bethany Beach Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 32 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Beach Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Kitchen at Bear Trap Dunes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kristina’s Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools

***(Check out our walk-through video after the 2nd photo for the best sense of space and layout!)***

AYLENS ESCAPE | FAMILY BEACH RETREAT NEAR BETHANY BEACH
Sleeps 12 comfortably (up to 14) | 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Indoor & Outdoor Pools

Bring the whole crew. Aylens Escape was designed for large families and multi-family beach trips who want space to spread out, easy access to the beach, and plenty of activities for kids, including the indoor & outdoor pools.

Located in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood in Ocean View, the home is just minutes from several beach options including Bethany Beach. Families love that the playground sits right next to the home and kids can safely ride bikes or play outside.

One of the BIGGEST PERKS: full access to the community clubhouse is included with your stay at no extra cost. The beautifully renovated clubhouse features indoor and outdoor pools overlooking the scenic bay plus a game room with vintage arcade games, billiards, and ping pong.

Between beach days, pool time, and relaxing evenings together, Aylens Escape is designed to help families reconnect and create lasting vacation memories.

For a walk-through video of the home, feel free to message the host.

AT A GLANCE

Sleeps: 12 comfortably (up to 14 guests)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Living Spaces: 2 separate living areas
Parking: 6+ vehicles (garage + driveway + community parking nearby)

KID-FRIENDLY FEATURES
– Pack-n-Play available
– High chair available
– Playground right next to the house
– Quiet neighborhood for safe bike riding
– Nearby bike paths for family rides

PET FRIENDLY
– Up to 2 dogs allowed
– Pet fee applies

WHY FAMILIES LOVE THIS LOCATION

Ocean View sits just minutes from Bethany Beach, part of Delaware’s “Quiet Resorts,” known for their relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

From the house you’ll be just a short drive to:

– Bethany Beach Boardwalk (under 2 miles)
– Multiple nearby beach access points
– Delaware Seashore State Park beaches
– Restaurants, ice cream shops, and family attractions

A top-quality grocery store is located just across the street from the community (about a 2-minute drive), making it incredibly convenient to grab supplies for group meals or quick beach snacks.

Great restaurants are nearby as well, including the local favorite Grottos Pizza. We also provide a guidebook with our favorite dining spots and activities in the area.

THE HOME

This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome provides plenty of room for groups to relax and gather.

Inside you’ll find:

– Two separate living areas with Smart TVs
– Gas fireplace for cozy evenings
– Fully equipped kitchen with gas range and granite countertops
– Large dining area perfect for shared meals
– Comfortable seating and tall ceilings throughout

The layout makes it easy for large groups to spend time together while still allowing space for kids and adults to spread out.

Whether you're enjoying a movie night, sharing stories from the beach, or playing games together, Aylens Escape is designed to feel comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Start your morning on the screened porch, listening to the nearby fountain while sipping coffee.

It’s a great spot for:

– Morning coffee or tea
– Reading a book in the fresh air
– Family board games in the evening
– Relaxing after a long day at the beach

A gas grill is available for guest use and can be rolled out from the garage to the front of the home for outdoor cooking.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

All four bedrooms are located on the second floor, creating a quiet sleeping area away from the main living spaces.

PRIMARY BEDROOM
– King bed
– Private ensuite bathroom

BEDROOM 2
– Queen bed
– Private ensuite bathroom

BEDROOM 3
– Queen bed
– Private ensuite bathroom

BEDROOM 4 – BUNK ROOM
– Multiple beds ideal for kids or additional guests

This layout works particularly well for multiple families sharing the home, giving several bedrooms their own private bathrooms.

RESORT CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES (INCLUDED)

The centerpiece of the community is the beautifully renovated 15,000 sq ft clubhouse, formerly the historic Old Mill Crab House.

Guests staying at Aylens Escape receive full access to the clubhouse and amenities at no extra cost.

Amenities include:

– Indoor swimming pool and hot tub
– Outdoor pool overlooking the scenic bay
– Game room with vintage arcade games
– Billiards and ping pong
– Fitness center
– Library with WiFi
– Lounge and gathering spaces with water views

It’s the perfect place to relax after a beach day and watch the sunset over the bay.

While rare, pools may occasionally close for maintenance.

RAINY DAY PLAN (FAMILIES LOVE THIS)

Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.

– Indoor pool and hot tub at the clubhouse
– Game room with vintage arcade games
– Billiards and ping pong
– Two separate living rooms for movies and games
– Cozy fireplace for relaxing evenings
– Plenty of space for puzzles, board games, or family movie nights

Parents especially appreciate having built-in entertainment options without needing to leave the community.

PARKING MADE EASY

Parking is rarely an issue for large groups.

The home includes:

– 2-car garage
– Driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles
– Additional community parking nearby

This makes arrival and departure much easier when traveling with multiple families.

PERFECT FOR

– Multi-family beach vacations
– Large family reunions
– Groups traveling with kids
– Relaxing coastal getaways

Aylens Escape is designed to be the kind of place where kids play freely, families reconnect, and beach memories are made.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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

Large family retreat, Dogs welcome, Pools, Close to Beach, Indoor/Outdoor Pools Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ve stayed in this development before and love the amenities, particularly the tennis and pickleball courts! Our host was very responsive and accommodating—Aylen’s Escape had everything we needed! I would suggest storing the outdoor cushions somewhere that will keep them dry—we couldn’t really use the porch and wanted to, and we couldn’t figure out how to get the stringed lights to work. We would have loved to spend more time in that space. Otherwise, our stay was enjoyable and we would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean, well-equiped, and large enough to accommodate our family group of three generations! We enjoyed our stay and wished we had booked for a longer period of time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful neighborhood, clubhouse, and short drive to beaches

We loved our week in Bayside at Bethany Lakes. Very walkable community with ponds, fountains, dog friendly walkways, sunset deck, and clubhouse. We loved the outdoor pool in the evening especially because it overlooked the bay at sunset We also had fun using the pickleball courts and game room. The house was roomy for our three families. Plenty of bathrooms, big dining table for us all, and a cute screened in porch for morning coffee time. This house is just a few minutes drive to Bethany Beach and under 10 minutes to Fenwick island state Park which we enjoyed a few times as well. The owner has thought of everything: dog bowls, box fans for warm nights, garbage bags, dishwasher tabs, coffee filters, hand soap, etc. And owner is responsive as well and checks in during your stay. We would definitely stay again at Aylen's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

All good - clean and the bug-proof patio is a great bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home!

This house was perfect for our family! Lots of space to spread out in. Location was great and the clubhouse amenities were a plus. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Great communication from the host. And of course it was wonderful that we could bring our dog. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time here. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and the house was GORGEOUS! Plenty of space and the location was perfect. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

House was clean and as advertised. Nice community with great amenities. Pet friendly was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, well equipped home

I did a lot of cooking and this kitchen had everything I needed. Lots of seating for two families and plenty of room to spread out. The layout is particularly good if you are trying to get away from 'kid noise' as there are many little nooks and crannies to grab a book and escape to. The furniture is very comfortable and the bedrooms are roomy. The screened-in porch is a nice place for people to run off to and be on their own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Townhouse and Great Location

House is well kept and comfortable. Location is convenient to beach and grocery stores. Owner was great to work with. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

It was about 1 1/2 miles from Bethany Beach. The clubhouse was very nice for the whole family to use. It was very spacious and had plenty room for the whole family to spread out and it was 12 of us. The owner responded in a timely manner with any questions and concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest/Relaxation

Beautiful place with great location to the beach. Clean and the owners have not forgotten a thing in the house. Pictures do not do the house justice. Will be back in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family holiday

The property is more beautiful than the online description. It has everything a family needs, the kitchen is well stocked and enjoyable to cook in - additionally, the house, rooms and bathrooms are spacious and the beds are super comfortable. The property is around the corner from a grocery story and is 5 minutes ride to the center of Bethany and the beach. We had an amazing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter getaway

Beautiful accommodations, great location, everyone loved the club house amenities. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stout1947

over all the stay was good. There was a slight miss on the cleanliness of coffee maker, cleaning utensils. over all facility was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

mary beth c.

Nice stay

Everything was good just not as good as I expected but maybe my expectations were to high?🤷🏼‍♀️
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice sized rental. Close to all things beach! Proximity allowed fir a vacation full of choices.

Chris was wonderful to work with. He truly cared that we had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly Escape

Lovely, large, well appointed home, close driving distance to everything. Community is quiet, with plenty of walking routes, a club house with many amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool for when you need a break from the beach. The house has large TVs and very comfy couches. No cable, so bring your subscription passwords : ) Chris is very responsive and helpful with any questions. Overall, a very lovely home that we would visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Outstanding rental. Positives include - - Fantastic space. Tons of room. Well appointed and decorated. Very, very comfortable. - Amenities galore. The unit itself (smart tvs, more than ample kitchen, beach supplies in the garage…. And lots more). Plus the community amenities. The clubhouse is awesome (two pools, hot tub, game room, fitness room), and we used it every day. - Beach access. We were six minutes from everything, including the 5th St Beach, which was our favorite. - Dog friendly. This was huge for us, as we really wanted to bring Charlie. He loved it, too. - Hosts. Chris was extremely responsive and nice. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K A., Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay was great too!

The highlight of our July stay was the pool with its amazing views of the bay. House was clean and super comfortable for two families and our dogs. Communication with owner was great. We loved it, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING stay

We did not expect this place to be so big and so comfortable. We had literally everything we needed to have a comfortable vacation. The pool was close by along with a 2 game rooms and a gym. We were down the street from Bethany and Indian River beach, where we go every summer. I can’t say enough good things about this place. Don’t get me started on the jacuzzi in the master bedroom! Thanks again for the amazing vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness

All in all a wonderful trip

Our entire multigenerational family had a wonderful time at this property. The house was very clean, exactly as pictured, and well-appointed with everything we needed. The clubhouse amenities are fantastic, and Chris could not have been a more responsive and gracious host. We would not hesitate to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

NIce Family Vacation

We had a nice stay at this property. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Host was extremely helpful and responded to questions quickly. The house was clean and beautiful! We would definitely book this again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay & Minutes Away

Chris was a great host and very easy to communicate with. He allowed us to check in early and worked to get the property ready for us. He addressed any issues that came up such as a faulty toilet and sent someone to repair the issue. The property is near to many amenities and you have choice of beaches to go to. It’s not far from Bethany beach and boardwalk. The clubhouse amenities were great for families with kids. Overall great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend beach getaway

Great location, family and pets friendly! Close to the beach :-)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022