We expected a different house from the amazing reviews. It is two cabins separated by a adjoining space. One cabin is dark/tight w/2 bedrooms & bathroom w/standing shower. Other cabin is more updated & mostly wood. Kitchen is fine; cabinets old but repainted. Granite countertop and updated appliances. All ceilings/walls are wood.The bedroom/bathroom doors are old & torn up. The bottom of the doors look like an animal, with long claws, hung upside-down from the top & scratched up the door. Seriously. See pics.The center space between the cabins is huge & covered by a filthy skylight. The space became too steamy as the day wore on. Strong storms caused the roof to leak. Rafters need a good cleaning/de-webbing.Beds were comfortable. Great selection of games/books! They left 4 brand new beach chairs. Bikes were not in great shape & at least 2 were broken in some way. Relieved I brought mine & son's.The location is great! Middlesex Beach is a private community, south of Sea Colony. Easy bike ride to the beach & Sea Colony marketplace area. It's in the woods with pines. When you're walking to the beach from the Bayberry Street entrance, you see a ton of umbrellas to the left where Sea Colony starts & then very few right in front of you, where Middlesex Beach is. See pics.I hope this is helpful for both renters & the owner. In summary, the place is run down, old, & in need of an upgrade. Minus the location & quiet beach, it was a disappointment.
Enjoyed how close the house is to the beach, and yet still has trees/shade and is very quiet. The big middle area is great for hanging out, and the house is well stocked with supplies and beach stuff. The kids loved the bunk room!
I can't say enough great things about Danielle and her home. Pictures don't do it justice. There's something so magical about the screened in living room, the cozy living space, the friendly neighborhood, and being walking distance to such a peaceful beach. Danielle was so welcoming and just a text away with any of our questions. We had the best week!
what a lovely house! Very chill and unassuming. The place was clean and well-appointed. You can't beat the location being so close to the beach. I really appreciate the added bonus of several bikes for our use. Would definitely try to stay at this house again if it works out.
We love Middlesex Beach! Wonderful location near nature, town of Bethany, many fun things to do and see. The well appointed house is tucked into the woods and so cozy and accommodating. The large screen porch is amazing for gathering together outdoors yet being protected from sun and rain. Will definitely stay again!
Our oasis in the woods. The screened-in porch in the middle of the house is amazing. There are so many places for people to sit or have a meal! The beds are incredibly comfortable and the showers are really good too. Danielle was very responsive to any questions we had. Middlesex is a very special area that I highly recommend. Check out this house for your stay!
Weâve rented this property a number of times over the last several years and absolutely love it. The huge screen porch, the big wooded lot, the provided bikes, the proximity to the boardwalk and (private!) beach are just some of the main reasons we keep coming back. Itâs comfortable and just plain cool, with a 1960s architectural style that you just canât replicate in the newer builds.
Always a great place to stay. The big porch is heaven. Nice quiet street where kids and roam free. Close enough to the beach you can hear the waves on a quiet night.
We had a wonderful week at the property. It was easy to communicate with Danielle. The property is nicely done, an authentic "beach cottage" with great style and comfort. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed the porch. The location is great and easy access to the beach, shops, market, restaurants. We look forward to going back in2023. Thank you Danielle!
We loved the center screened in porch. It was the perfect area to relax after a day at the beach and eat and drink together. The beds were so comfortable and the linens were great. The extra frig in the screened in porch was handy for beer and drinks. Wifi worked well. Kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans, dishes etc... The stove is apartment sized but was certainly enough for us. The owner supplied plenty of beach chairs as well as board games for the evening.
The owner supplied 2 parking passes for Middlesex beach. It was appreciated since we were not always on the same schedule.
The home was clean except the ceiling corners could use a good dusting. We enjoyed having an outdoor shower but it is time to replace the wood.
Our family truly enjoyed this vacation rental. The location is an easy walk/drive/bike ride to the private beach and the home is comfortable, well stocked and family friendly. We spent evenings on the enclosed porch; the outdoor shower was a bonus along with the bikes and linens/towels supplied were very helpful. A quaint beach cottage for a wonder family vacation.
We loved it. The open area the two wings the location. Great beach house. Minor electrical problems and weak WiFi but we made do. Definitely would rent again. Oh the house bikes were great too. Owners very helpful and nice people
We had guests who were unable to come, but the two of us certainly enjoyed the house and short walk to the beach, markets, and restaurants. We especially enjoyed the patio and porch areas. It would be ideal for a larger group.
This very well appointed home was everything we could have hoped for to celebrate my sons college graduation. Very clean and well stocked. Loved the screened porch and outdoor shower. We also really enjoyed all the small touches like the art sculptures in the garden.
Best rental.
We had a great time, the house was just as described. Great location, in a nice neighborhood, only an easy walk to the beach, and surrounded by trees. Loved the giant screened in porch!
The owner was helpful and very responsive to our questions.
Have vacationed in Middlesex Beach for 20 years. 13 years ago, purchased a house in Middlesex Beach to spend the summers with my family. Recently purchased the house next door for a rental.