Staying here is more like staying at a friendâs home than a vacation rental. Pretty much anything you can think of is supplied, including excellent knives, books, binoculars, paper goods. The list goes on and the views are tremendous, the property is private, and June is very responsive and friendly. if you are someone who expects every inch of your lodging to be sanitized like a high-end hotel, this isnât the place for you. If you want to feel at home and spend some quality time with your family in some really comfortable living spaces, this is for youâ there was even a specific table for doing a puzzle, which was greatly appreciated by my family.
This home and location is a slice of heaven. The views are beautiful and the location is quiet and peaceful. It was one of the best vacations we had in a long time. We'll be back!
This VRBO has an amazing view of the estuary and ocean where we did some incredible birding, kayaking, and lovely sunsets. The place is well maintained and the owners were very attentive to our needs at all times, and very accessible. Our family, including several children, had a wonderful stay, enjoying the facility, the beach, and the surrounding area. Highly recommend this place.
Thank you June for having us to your home for the week. My family and I had an incredible time in Bethany. June was a wonderful host, very attentive. She responded and addressed my one concern and very quickly resolved it. Her home is so welcoming and relaxing, and the view is amazing!! I would definitely come back again.
We had an amazing stay, the view is stunning. You can sit and look at the bay for hours, beautiful sunset. House is ideally located, close to everything but feels a world away. You can hear the ocean at night. The hosts are lovely and welcoming. Plenty of space. Thank you for having us, can't wait to return!
June was terrific to work with. The house itself is comfortable and has everything you need from a rental property.
The view is worth it's weight in gold. You won't be disappointed if you decide to book a stay.
My friends and I had a blast staying here our girls weekend getaway this year. The house is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood but minutes from Dewey by car. The home is beautiful, spacious, and has great views of the bay. June was the most accommodating host, was easily accessible and checked in regularly to make sure we had what we needed. Definitely recommend staying here!
Rent this property in the off-season for a wonderful space to rest and recharge. Plenty of room in the house for the family to spread out and appreciate the quiet neighborhood and amazing views of the wildlife in the Preserve. 10-min walk to the beach. Good variety of nearby restaurants--grab dinner to go and enjoy the sunset from the screened-in porch.
We loved this place. The view of the wetlands from the living room and the master bedroom was stunning. It was such a relaxing week. June was very accommodating and easy to get in touch. with. We hope to return again soon.
The property was beautiful. Amazing views, we loved the kayaks and canoe! Even got the 3 yr old and grandma out in them! The beach was great, almost completely to ourselves. Super close to Beyhany downtown but out enough to not feel cramped or it to be loud. June and her husband were winderful, even letting us stay an extra day!! My in-laws would love to stay here again. That's a win!!
The view was stunning, the furniture was comfortable and the location was perfect. We packed the house with food and love. No complaints. Enjoyed the morning egret. Watched the sunset every night with delight! June was just a text away.
Had such a lovely few days at this gem of a home. Perfect for a covid birthday celebration! The neighborhood was quiet and dark enough to see the stars and a comet, and the view was peaceful and beautiful. Spent many hours gazing at the sunsets and watching the heron. Even saw a couple of fox out in the wetland. I hope to be back when it's a bit warmer, but it's a really great off season spot.
This homeâs location is great if you like peace and nature. beautiful views with Lots of birds. The canoe and kayak use was really nice to have as option for the older teens/young adults.
Beach a little too far to walk when hot outside but you can park your car closer with one of the passes the owner has so that worked fine. Owner had beach chairs avail for use which helps so we didnât have to bring our own-appreciate that!
Wi-Fi worked well. One tv on lower level but we barely used the TV since all had their own devices.
Some of the bedding and Appliances such as dishwasher and washer/dryer are older could use an upgrade at some point. And a personal pref would be for more curtains or blinds in master bedroom.
But overall the place was terrific for our needs and June was really nice and and easy to coordinate with. We enjoyed our stay very much. :-)
The property has 2 levels, each with fabulous views of the marshes and bay. My family of four adults and 2 kids were staying there, my husband and I stayed in our nearby condo. They were only there for 3 nights, and the first 24 hours there the lower level, where the only tv in the entire house was located, was unusable due to the poor heating system. The only thing the owner suggested, the one time they replied, was basically turn the heat on. The system was inefficient and should have been turned on in advance. Surely they know how cold it can be, and our stay was so short that it meant that level was unusable for a good portion of our stay. And there were 2 children and no other tv. Another issue was the amount of food in the fridge, which the owner had previously mentioned were a few things we could use if we wanted. There was a lot of stuff in there when we arrived, it became hard to tell what was ours. A minor point perhaps, but I know we left food behind in the mess. Lastly, alas, the furniture. The upstairs couch is old and lacking any cushioning in its cushions, the dining room chairs were hard to describe in their discomfort but were covered in thin pads in an attempt to minimize the pain. But the view⊠It was lovely, soothing, maybe not so much at 6 am when the gunshots of the duck hunters rang out, lol. But the aim was being together and we achieved that, everyone was ultimately happy and we had a happy Christmas. Would we return? That was a unanimous no.
I thought there were only two views in Ocean City -- the ocean and the bay. This house has a panoramic view of a bird sanctuary with the bay off in the distance. It was mesmerizing, and even visible from the master bath shower! The house is a good size for a group. I hope to visit again someday.
This is our second straight year for our group of four golfers. The kitchen is fully equipped so if you plan to cook, like we did for 12, youâll find everything there. Views on the deck outstanding. You feel like youâre really at home.
This property is quiet and peaceful with spectacular vies of the marsh lands and birds. This is our second year here and we throughly enjoyed our stay.
Truly the best location in Bethany!! Can not beat the view from the back deck. Beach is easy to get to and kids can ride bikes back if they want to leave before the parents!! The hosts could not have been more accommodating before and during our stay (thank you!!). We feel very fortunate to have found this spot!! If you are looking for a more quieter location away from the crowds - this is perfect. Definitely want to return.
My wife and I enjoyed this property immensely. The quiet location, with a nice measure of privacy was perfect for us. We were there for just under a week, and found the beach about deserted, even on Sunday. Never even turned on the TV. Between the sunrises, the sunsets, reading and watching the blue herons, the great egrets and the ospreys, watching TV seemed pretty unnecessary. The owners were most helpful in making this a great stay!
When you walk in the door you feel like your home. You are smiling immediately because of the incredible views that greet you. Very welcoming warm place to stay
Lovely, well-appointed, clean house with gorgeous views! Our family (grandparents, parents, and two young kids) had a fantastic stay. The home is spacious and has great living spaces for dinner, hanging out, etc. Weather was cool during our stay, and we are looking forward to coming back when it is warmer to enjoy the ample deck space and watch the wildlife (herons, bald eagles, ospreys, etc.) June was the perfect host and gave us all kinds of wonderful recommendations for our stay. Highly recommend!
Rob, originally from Toledo, OH, is an economist by background and spent a career at the US EPA working on numerous health and environmental issues -- such as getting lead out of gasoline and reducing water pollution runoff from agricultural lands. June, a Californian who grew up at Lake Tahoe, is an environmental reporter/consultant who most recently has focused on climate change. They live at Bethany part-year and other times in Silver Spring, MD.
We'd rented this house for many years when the owners (Rob's mentor, Allen Ferguson and his wife Audrey) decided to sell it. The Ferguson's were early purchasers in the little bayside waterfront community of Bay View Park and got the lot with the BEST VIEW. The serenity of watching sunset from the deck is something we wanted to keep -- and share with others.
Being able to have 2 vacations in one -- the bay side with bird watching and kayaking and the beach with body surfing and fun in the sand -- make this a unique vacation spot. The community of Bay View Park offers a quiet retreat even in the busy summer season. Many people like our varied collection of artworks from around the world. (And many by the original owner/home builder Audrey Ferguson.)