Elegant Rehoboth Beach Family Retreat, Resort Living at its Finest
About this house rental
Located in Rehoboth Beach, this lovely house for $2,083 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. This home is perfect for family reunions. The 'Scarborough Affair' home is situated on a 17,600 square ft. triple lot, six (6) blocks from the beach. This is the ultimate in vacation privacy. The rear yard is adorned with lush landscaping, hardscape, low voltage night up-lighting, and pergolas draped with Wisteria and grape vines. The 30x15 in-ground heated pool (in season) is a fabulous retreat. In the evenings enjoy the illuminated pool (on timer) and the tranquility of the yard and gardens with added ambient lighting throughout the pergolas. The interior entertaining spaces are open, light and airy and filled with a mix of antique, designer and casual beach furnishings. The open floor plan is perfect for daily family gatherings. The first floor living space has beautiful Mahogany floors throughout, and walls of floor-to-ceiling French doors and windows overlooking the multi-level deck and rear gardens with pool. The kitchen is fully-equipped for entertaining with stainless steel appliances including a gas range w/electric convection oven. There are multiple dining areas and you can easily accommodate 12 at the main table - 20 using the granite kitchen bar area. The all all season glass porch dining seats 4 to 8, and the rear deck dining, overlooking the yard and pool, seats 12-18 so you can dine under the stars whenever you like. The 15x24 foot screened porch just off the living area has recently been glassed in with air conditioning and heating and boasts the original brick floor and vaulted cedar ceiling with 60 " fan and large L-shaped sectional, large flat screen TV, and dining area - great for relaxing after a day at the beach. You can also enjoy our private, open-air outdoor shower with hot and cold running water. The lower level serves as lovely private quarters for an entire family or a space for the kids. It has an additional family room with large flat screen TV, 2 bedrooms (one queen and one w/a twin and set of bunks), small dining area, kitchenette with microwave and extra refrigerator (no stove) and full bath. There are two king bedrooms on the main floor level and one full bath. The second level has 4 additional bedrooms including the spacious master bedroom suite with a King sleigh bed and en-suite bath with vaulted ceilings. Other bedrooms on the second level include 1 queen, 1 w/queen and twin which connects to the 4th bedroom with a double. In addition to the King en suite, there are 2 additional full baths on this level. Parking off street for 5 cars plus 3 City of Rehoboth street parking permits provided. This is truly a one-of-a kind private beach retreat! NOTE: This property was purchased on 12/27/2017. The prior VRBO ID# was 68033 with a rating of 4.9 out of 5 Stars. Following are prior reviews from 2016 thru 2017 for your reference: **Our Family vacation at Scarborough. (4 of 5 Stars) - Beth H. The house and surrounding landscape at Scarborough is absolutely beautiful. Our family of 17 fit perfectly with beds for everyone. Rich was very attentive from my first email upon inquiring about the property thru our stay at the house. We had a couple small issues during our stay & Rich handled them immediately. The pool was such a bonus that we found we had to force ourselves to head to the beach. It was a bit of a distance to the beach so plan on driving there especially if you have young children. • Submitted: Oct 13, 2017 • Stayed: July 2017 • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway **Great Family Vacation House (5 of 5 Stars) - Hap P. My wife and I had all 7 of our children and grandchildren at this house for a week-- a total of 18 people. It worked great. The home has enough bedrooms whereby each family had their own and the lower level could accomodate many of the children. The large dining table and bar stools allowed us all to enjoy dinner together. The backyard and pool area was great for gathering and having fun;even for chatting after the kids went to sleep. The house worked perfectly for a large family like ours. • Submitted: Oct 2, 2017 • Stayed: July 2017 • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway **Private Beach oasis (5 of 5 Stars) - anna c. We had a very comfortable family reunion celebrating my husbands milestone birthday! There were so many comfortable and quaint seating areas that everyone really enjoyed. The kitchen is very well stocked. All the bedrooms were used, so we had a houseful. Marcia and Rich were easy to rent from. We did drive to the beach to help manage chairs and umbrellas. Off season parking was easy. • Submitted: Sep 12, 2017 • Stayed: September 2017 • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway **Great house for a large group (5 of 5 Stars) - Brittany We stayed at this house for a long weekend in September for a family event. The inside is immaculate and comfortable, and very clean. It has a great open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Our favorite part was the outdoor space. There is a large wrap around deck in the back that connects from the screened in porch to the dining room. There is plenty of seating, and we loved the lighting and landscaping. The pool was perfect, and the outdoor furniture is very nice. The location is in a neighborhood off the beach, but it's an easy walk to the beach. You can also walk to downtown Rehoboth and Dewey in about 20 minutes. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all updated with nice beds and lots of space. One thing to note, the fourth bedroom upstairs in the back of the house can only be accessed through the third bedroom, or through the bathroom of the master bedroom. Would be fine for families, but worth knowing. Thanks for a great stay, we loved it! • Submitted: Sep 28, 2016 • Stayed: September 2016 • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway **The perfect space for a big family. (5 of 5 Stars) - Eamonn T. We loved this house. The outdoor space is great for getting together and having fun. The basement apartment was really useful as well. We had a great time and if we go back to Rehoboth would book this place again. It was only a 14min walk to the beach through a quiet neighborhood, the walk was really great and most times takes less time than driving over to the beach and trying to find parking. • Submitted: Sep 22, 2016 • Stayed: September 2016 • Source: HomeAway Wonderful Family Retreat (5 of 5 Stars) - Pat E. This is the second year we have rented this property and it won't be the last! Our family of three generations love the house with its large rooms and spacious porches. It is conveniently located for our teenagers to walk or ride their bikes to the boardwalk and beach. The house has a fully equipped kitchen which is surrounded by a very comfortable great room. It is well maintained, clean and very livable, providing spaces for privacy as well as for large gatherings. This year, because of the extreme heat, we had a problem with the air conditioning. The owners were right on it, and the problem was fixed with a minimum of inconvenience to us. We really appreciated the owners' attention and to make our vacation problem free. • Submitted: Aug 29, 2016 • Stayed: August 2016 • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway **Family Celebration (5 of 5 Stars) - Helen K. 8 couples got together for a family celebration. The house was perfect. Everything we needed for cooking a big dinner and plenty of room so we were not on top of each other. The weather was horrible, but that just meant we got to enjoy being in the house more! Rich was great to work with. Answered questions and had left great information at the house for us. You will need a car to get to downtown and the beach. • Submitted: May 27, 2016 • Stayed: May 2016 • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Rehoboth Beach, DE
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
5.0
The outdoor space was absolutely beautiful - the kids loved the pool.
Inside was incredibly clean.
Jacqui was very communicative and an excellent host!
5.0
This property is a mini heaven!
The house is impeccably clean. The house is spacious, com
mfortable and very lovely.
There was much thought put into the esthetics, comfort, privacy, and convenience for the visitors. But the best part was the pool and the landscaping. It was paradise! Just beautiful! Our guests were blown away with this place and they've vacationed in some very nice places. We loved our environment and were sad to leave. The owners we're very accommodating and we felt very welcomed. Would we go back again? Oh yes, you bet!
5.0
We loved our week at this beautiful vacation home. The owners were great to work with and the house is lovely. Our 6 grandkids were in the pool every day and the house was the perfect size for our whole family with it’s 8 bedrooms and large living areas. Made so many good memories - would love to stay here again.
5.0
This was our first stay on the Delaware shore and this was an amazing place. The photos of the yard do not do it justice. We have been accustomed to spending a week on the North Carolina beach and did miss the back yard beach access, but the yard was the next best thing. It was absolutely stunning and the back deck, with the arbor was very welcoming.
We spent lots of time at the pool and in the pool. It was the 2023 Heat and rain season.
The house was beautifully decorated and had every utensil you could possibly need. Very well equipped. There was an extra refrigerator in the garage and a small one in the basement. It had plenty of space for people to spread out if they needed some privacy. The driveway and parking passes gave us plenty of car space and I had been worried about that. We had people coming and going, but it all worked out.
The bathrooms were a little bit of a problem. The downstairs bath was small and lots of people were using it. The upstairs three bathrooms were all good except getting to one of them was through two bedrooms. The basement bathroom was fine, but I did not even see it. We had one family staying there and it was great for them. Their own little apartment.
5.0
We rented this house for our large family to stay for a wedding in the Rehoboth Beach area. The house was lovely. We really enjoyed the outside and pool area, where we spent most of our time. The owners were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this for any family to stay.
5.0
You will not regret booking this phenomenal house for your vacation. Spacious and more importantly very clean. We had 9 adults and 7 kids and we all had room to spread out. The pool and outdoor shower were great after a day at the beach or walking on the nearby boardwalk. Great beach town and zero complaints. Jacqui and John were great hosts, they even left us a list of the area shops and restaurants with their honest reviews. Can’t wait to come back!!!
5.0
The house is amazing! You can tell that the owners continue to reinvest in the property so that each amenity is both functional and beautiful.
Communication with the owners is easy and the property is equipped so well that you likely won’t need to contact the owner for anything anyways.
This was our second stay in this home and I wouldn’t be surprised if future visits are being planned already. Thank you again!
5.0
The home is even more spectacular than the pictures! We had 11 adults and 5 children and never felt cramped. The owners have thought of everything. The landscaping was lovely and the home is well maintained. The kids loved the pool and we hardly went to the beach. Wonderful family vacation.
5.0
Lots of room for family of 15, well appointed kitchen, and large beautiful pool. The spacious yard is the most gorgeous I have ever seen, both front and back. Lots of parking and permits provided. Also the owners are wonderful, making sure our stay was an easy one. Thank you so much!!
5.0
Our family of 8 adults and 6 young children really enjoyed our stay. The back gardens and pool create a tropical oasis that we all enjoyed each day.
5.0
We have rented this beautiful home for several years and everyone looks forward to coming back every year.
The home is spacious and very well maintained.
The owners are a pleasure to deal with.
5.0
Wonderful family reunion spot
I can't compliment this listing enough - we had a multigenerational family reunion and stayed all week - there was plenty of space for all of us and we had every amenity we needed. The pool in particular was very refreshing!
5.0
Jacqui and John were amazing and our family was fortunate to meet them in person when we arrived at their BEAUTIFUL VRBO- we had 19 family members staying at this luxurious home for my wedding- the pool was beautiful and location on point- we had such an amazing time and are so happy to have found this listing a little under one year ago- Jacqui and John thank you so, so much!!
5.0
Speechless
Jacqui and John were amazing and our family was fortunate to meet them in person when we arrived at their BEAUTIFUL VRBO- we had 19 family members staying at this luxurious home for my wedding- the pool was beautiful and location on point- we had such an amazing time and are so happy to have found this listing a little under one year ago- Jacqui and John thank you so, so much!!
5.0
Kids congregated at the pool, which always felt and smelled fresh, not chlorinated. Outdoor shower a big plus. Lots of nooks and crannies for small get togethers. Grounds meticulously kept with exotic plantings. Road noise sometimes obtrusive. About a mile and a half from the boardwalk, which was not a minus for us. Spatious. Took us a long time cleaning up to meet owner’s directions. Expensive.
5.0
Jacqui is the consummate hostess. Her home is perfect for a family or large group to feel pampered and at home. The garden and pool create an oasis for everyone. This is our second year and we will be back!
5.0
Amazing the second year as it was the first
Jacqui is the consummate hostess. Her home is perfect for a family or large group to feel pampered and at home. The garden and pool create an oasis for everyone. This is our second year and we will be back!
5.0
Great swimming pool
Kids congregated at the pool, which always felt and smelled fresh, not chlorinated. Outdoor shower a big plus. Lots of nooks and crannies for small get togethers. Grounds meticulously kept with exotic plantings. Road noise sometimes obtrusive. About a mile and a half from the boardwalk, which was not a minus for us. Spatious. Took us a long time cleaning up to meet owner’s directions. Expensive.
5.0
You will not regret selecting this property. It is wonderful and Jacqui and her husband are perfect hosts. Everything was more than we imagined and the backyard was an oasis. There was more than enough room for all of my family and even the most picky among us had nothing but positive words. Looking forward to another stay in the future!
5.0
Rehoboth Paradise
You will not regret selecting this property. It is wonderful and Jacqui and her husband are perfect hosts. Everything was more than we imagined and the backyard was an oasis. There was more than enough room for all of my family and even the most picky among us had nothing but positive words. Looking forward to another stay in the future!
5.0
Our family enjoyed Jacqui and John’s home for the second time. This trip was delayed for a year due to Covid. Our hosts were very accommodating and helpful. The home was definitely worth returning to. Everything was nicer the second time around. Beautiful decor, well equipped in every way, the pool was used a lot, and the ease of getting to the beach and boardwalk made this an ideal property for our family vacation. Just a great experience….thanks so much, and hope to return in the future.
5.0
Beach stay
Wonderful, beautiful, perfect.
5.0
Great Rehobeth vacation home
Our family enjoyed Jacqui and John’s home for the second time. This trip was delayed for a year due to Covid. Our hosts were very accommodating and helpful. The home was definitely worth returning to. Everything was nicer the second time around. Beautiful decor, well equipped in every way, the pool was used a lot, and the ease of getting to the beach and boardwalk made this an ideal property for our family vacation. Just a great experience….thanks so much, and hope to return in the future.
5.0
Lovely landscaping and really nice pool. Hoof to beach got a bit old, lol. But overall, really nice property. Jacqui was a wonderful host giving us an abundance of information and tips.
5.0
Wonderful property
Lovely landscaping and really nice pool. Hoof to beach got a bit old, lol. But overall, really nice property. Jacqui was a wonderful host giving us an abundance of information and tips.
5.0
Luxurious and safe pandemic vacation
This house was perfect for us. We were a family of 7, though one son and daughter-in-law, expecting a baby in 8 weeks, stayed in a different house for social distancing purposes. They came during the day for pool and meals and the setup was so ideal to socially distance but still be together. Downstairs “apartment” was great for them to be able to use rest room or sit inside if they wanted to. Lots of outdoor space and a fantastic big pergola porch, beautifully lit at night, overlooking the gorgeous landscaped pool setting, with a few dining tables that allowed us to eat together but separate. Also great outdoor shower.
The house was neat as a pin, clean, beautifully yet comfortably decorated, had every possible kitchen item that we needed, appliances worked perfectly, air-conditioning and pool heater perfect.
The owner was very responsive and responsible, and check-in was very very easy.
We had the best family vacation possible in this crazy twighlight zone pandemic! Will be an even more awesome vacation house And experience when this is God willing over!
5.0
This house was perfect for us. We were a family of 7, though one son and daughter-in-law, expecting a baby in 8 weeks, stayed in a different house for social distancing purposes. They came during the day for pool and meals and the setup was so ideal to socially distance but still be together. Downstairs “apartment” was great for them to be able to use rest room or sit inside if they wanted to. Lots of outdoor space and a fantastic big pergola porch, beautifully lit at night, overlooking the gorgeous landscaped pool setting, with a few dining tables that allowed us to eat together but separate. Also great outdoor shower. The house was neat as a pin, clean, beautifully yet comfortably decorated, had every possible kitchen item that we needed, appliances worked perfectly, air-conditioning and pool heater perfect.The owner was very responsive and responsible, and check-in was very very easy. We had the best family vacation possible in this crazy twighlight zone pandemic! Will be an even more awesome vacation house And experience when this is God willing over!
5.0
beautiful spacious house
This home is beautiful inside and out. The garden and deck was so relaxing. The house was big enough for all of us. The little was ones had fun with the pool and playing on the deck and in yard. The only down fall is at times we needed another bathroom. But otherwise it was GREAT!!!
5.0
Magical hideaway
This rental become a home to us where our family was able to experience fun, peace,comfort and togetherness. The home decorations and sand room arrangements were perfect. Members of our family could enjoy privacy or join in the fun whenever we wanted, The pool was a great plus, clean and warm. Overall great find.
5.0
Great
5.0
We loved this house!
Beautiful property, and the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in. You can tell it's maintained with pride and care. Easiest check-in process we've ever experienced. Private, quiet, secluded, and absolutely gorgeous deck and yard with a great pool. The owner Jacqui was very responsive to general questions and the only 'issue' we had, which wasn't truly an issue - a dirty pool halfway through the week due to rain and tree debris, and the pool company was out to clean it within a few hours. The only negative for us was the distance from the boardwalk and beach. The adults were fine with the walk (about 20 minutes), but it was a bit too far to handle with little kids, especially lugging beach gear. We would live here permanently, if we could!
5.0
Just a wonderful experience. It was everything and more according to the listing. The owners are fan
Great
5.0
Excellent
The property is beautiful. The accommodations are lovely.
We look forward to returning in 2020.
5.0
What Dream Vacations Are Made Of
We had a magical stay in this amazing home during the week of my daughter’s wedding. She wanted a destination wedding but wanted it to be affordable for guest. This home served as our families headquarters and had all that we needed and more to get ready for the wedding and enjoy the company of our guests.
This listing is better than described and far exceeded my expectations! The bedrooms were very comfortable and each room had a TV and lots of special touches that made it feel like home. It is decorated with great care. The kitchen had everything imaginable to cook gourmet meals for our large party. Though we were at capacity, it never felt cramped. We were ALL able to at in the same time in the same room.
The outdoor spaces are like being at a resort! Ours guests spent hours at the pool and on the expansive deck. It wrapped around the house endlessly with many seating areas and places to laugh and connect. We also had space in the back driveway for games. The highlight of the outdoor space was the gardens and landscaping. The bridal party took amazing pictures in the back yard.
The house is impeccably appointed. It really did feel like a home and not a rental. Jacqui has really improved it since purchasing it and you can feel the love and care she has put into it. John made sure that we had everything we needed property wise and went beyond expectations to ensure we could take advantage of the homes pool, lighting, grill and other high end technology. They were extremely responsive at all times.
It was a nice walk to the beach and the house being so accommodating made it worth not being ocean front. We spent plenty of time at the beach.
If you are looking for a superior gathering place for a large group look no further. This is not your typical beach rental it is indeed an elegant retreat that was better than being in a resort! My daughter’s wedding week was made magical by our stay here.
5.0
Simply beautiful and peaceful rental
My family and I stayed recently at Scarborough and we had a wonderful time! Everything is there that you could possibly need or want! The house is very well equipped, even had baby items to make things easier with little ones. We spent a good amount of time in the screened in porch area, playing games and doing puzzles. The outside is so quaint with all the accent lighting, just beautiful! We were in the pool most every day as well! Our entire family had an awesome time and let me add that the owners are fabulous as well. Just super nice people. You can’t go wrong with this property, you will love it!
5.0
Great vacation spot for family of 16
The property is exactly as described. Roomy, comfortable, beautifully maintained and landscaped. Kids would have been happy to swim in pool all day. Convenient to beach either walking or by car. Just in Thyme restaurant a short walk, with excellent food and service. John and Jacqui were most attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend. Our first visit to Rehoboth was in 1965.
5.0
AMAZING HOUSE!!!
Place was amazing! Landlord was great and amazing to work with! We hope to stay here again!
5.0
We had a wonderful family vacation. Comfortable, spacious and a great location!
We had 11 adults ages 30 to 70 and three kiddos; infant, 3 and 9. Everyone had space to be apart and together comfortably. The house was very well appointed and the pool was our favorite feature! Plus we are a family of walkers and joggers and all loved the walk/run to the beach and through the pretty neighborhood every day. Easy to get those miles in so we could enjoy homemade meals in the large kitchen and dine at the long table that accommodated all of us.
It was also nice to be close to so many good restaurants. The Mexican place on Hwy 1 across from the house was excellent and The Big Seafood Grill and Market was very good too. Plus being close to good grocery stores, Starbucks and the outlets was great.
Jacqui and John were very easy to communicate with and were always quick to respond to our emails and calls.
We would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Great property for a large group
My family (15 people) thoroughly enjoyed this home. Large enough to accommodate all of us, but intimate enough that you could enjoy a book, a game, a conversation, etc. The pool was great, all of the amenities were greatly appreciated. Jacqui and John were wonderful hosts, communicating well with us as needed. Would definitely recommend to others, and stay there again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rehoboth Beach?
The average price for a rental in Rehoboth Beach is $533 per night. This rental is $1,550 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elegant Rehoboth Beach Family Retreat, Resort Living at its Finest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Elegant Rehoboth Beach Family Retreat, Resort Living at its Finest. Enjoy the water!
Is Elegant Rehoboth Beach Family Retreat, Resort Living at its Finest pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Elegant Rehoboth Beach Family Retreat, Resort Living at its Finest?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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