Custom-Built Beach Home for Families & Groups - Pool, Bay and Pier Access
About this house rental
Situated in Sussex County, this lovely house for £564 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. We welcome you and your group to stay in this custom-built beach home located in the desirable Cape Shores neighborhood in Lewes, Delaware! Walk or ride your bike to the calm bay, community swimming pool, fishing pier or tennis courts and make your vacation one to remember in this quiet community. 8 Sandpiper is freshly appointed and ready to accommodate your entire family with more than 3,000 livable square feet of space. With a reverse floor plan built on pilings, all living space is above street level with bedrooms on the first floor, while the top floor houses the kitchen, living space and primaryr bedroom. Locals love Lewes for its historic roots, laid-back beach lifestyle and its natural beauty. Vacationing in Lewes provides close proximity to the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk and Tanger Outlets without all of the crowds and Route 1 traffic. Book your stay today and get ready to relax, spread out and enjoy this vacation home away from home! THE HOUSE Located on a quiet kid-friendly cul-de-sac with minimal car traffic, 8 Sandpiper can fit four to six cars in its driveway with additional parking for two cars available on-street. Once you arrive, each guest will be welcomed with new plush mattresses, free wifi, TVs with a full cable package as well as USB charging ports in select areas of the house. Enjoy the contemporary design of this new-construction beach home (Built in 2013) including wide-plank white-washed hardwood floors, walls of windows, more than 800 square feet of deck and a tankless water heater so your group will never run out of hot water! THE BEACH To get to the bayfront beach all you have to do is walk out of the cul-de-sac where 8 Sandpiper is located and up to the bay. This is all within the neighborhood and should take about 5-10 minutes. There are no major roads to cross, however you will need to watch for cars within the neighborhood. If you want to go to the ocean, we suggest Cape Henlopen State Park which is right next to Cape Shores which is about a 5 minute drive. Note, there is an entry fee to get into Cape Henlopen, unless you ride your bike or walk into the park! THE KITCHEN Enjoy preparing a family meal from the spacious bright white kitchen with a large serving peninsula, granite countertops and brand-new stainless steel appliances. A dining room table for 10 fits the entire family for dinner or enjoy a crab feast al fresco on the large screened-in porch which seats 8 comfortably. A separate bar sink installed in the peninsula makes preparation of cocktails easy and the open layout ensures the cook is still connected to all of the action happening in the great room and dining area. THE BEDROOMS With five bedrooms and a large den with pull-out sofa, a total of six private rooms (all with double window exposures) are ready to comfortably host your group at 8 Sandpiper. Best of all, none of the rooms share walls for your ultimate privacy and peace of mind! Just unpack your bags for restful sleep in each spacious bedroom and enjoy the cooling comfort of ceiling fans in each room. THE FIRST FLOOR Four bedrooms on the first floor feature one king bed, three queens and one twin bed. Two junior primary suites have attached bathrooms with shower stalls, granite counters and walk-in closets. Junior primary suite number one is outfitted with a queen bed and attached balcony with peek-a-boo bay views and a private sitting area. The second junior primary suite features a king bed and offers a wide sliding glass door with access to the lower rear deck for a quiet, shaded area to read or relax. Bedroom three is appointed with a queen bed featuring two large windows, flooding the room with light. The fourth bedroom on the first floor sleeps a total of three, also with two large windows. A third spacious hallway bathroom with granite counters and tub complete the first floor. The first floor hallway also features access to the front and back decks and the laundry facilities making washing towels and bathing suits a breeze. THE SECOND FLOOR Walk up the wide oak stairs to the second floor to the huge open-concept kitchen, living and dining areas perfect for large group gatherings. Walk out to the large rear deck through one of three sliding glass doors that line the great room to enjoy the sunshine and bay breezes. Tucked behind the kitchen, the den features a flat-screen smart TV, DVD player and plush sectional seating for watching TV and is perfect for popcorn and a movie. A half-bath is also located across from the den for easy access from anywhere on the second floor. Finally, enter to the primary bedroom suite featuring a king bed, large walk-in closet and beautifully designed primary bathroom. The primary suite bathroom features a custom stone tiled shower stall with bench seat and granite double sink vanity. The primary bedroom is the only bedroom on the second floor, however the den is equipped with a queen pull-out sofa and pocket door to stand-in for a sixth bedroom if needed. PAPER PRODUCTS All guests must bring their own paper products including paper towels, toilet paper, etc. THE NEIGHBORHOOD Cape Shores is the quintessential beach community, located between Cape Henlopen State Park and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry dock. Homes in Cape Shores are either on the bayfront beach or just a short walk away, 8 Sandpiper is two houses away from the beach and sits directly across from the community tennis courts. The neighborhood has easy access to the beach for sun-bathing, swimming, kayaking, fishing, sailing and any other water activity. Amenities offered at Cape Shores include a private fishing pier, swimming pool with clubhouse, tennis courts and beautiful sandy bayfront beaches. All of these community features are well-situated directly next to Cape Henlopen State Park, known for its paved circuit bike paths and walking trails in addition to its pristine beaches and sought-after beach campground. LINEN RENTALS All guests are to provide their own linens including sheets for all beds and bath towels. If you would like to rent sheets, towels or even beach items we recommend contacting Sheets at the Beach, a local linen rental company. They offer a wide selection of linens and will deliver to 8 Sandpiper and even put sheets on the beds if requested. RENTAL TERMS To book your stay at 8 Sandpiper, property damage protection fee ($59) plus half of the rental amount is due upon booking. Balance is due 30 days prior to check-in. The maximum number of people in party day or night cannot exceed 13. The minimum age to rent is 25 years old.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(85 Reviews)
5.0
My family and I had such a nice stay! The house was clean, spacious and a perfect location. We loved the bay beach which is walking distance (5 mins!) from the house. It was perfect for my 18 mo, his first trip to the beach :)
5.0
What a beautiful home in a great location! Such a short walk to a basically private beach, great pool for children and adults. The house has more than you could ever need! We adored our vacation here!
5.0
Very nice property. Would be nice to have a TV in the kitchen dining area. That way the family room could be used as a kid room. Couches in both rooms close to needing . I know not always easy as a rental. Enjoyed the stay and would rent again. Thank you.
5.0
We were five couples visiting Lewes for the first time and loved it despite Hurricane Ian. The house was perfect with space to gather as a group; also plenty of space for privacy. The kitchen was very well stocked, making it easy for us to prepare our "gourmet club" meal one night. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Four ladies and their spouses spent a wonderful weekend at this house. The house is beautiful and very spacious . The location was perfect and close to Lewes. Everything made our birthday celebration a success.
5.0
Our family loved this home as our base for the week. On the couple of rainy days there was plenty of indoor space and protected outdoor space for our 7 adults and 3 grandkids (2,1, 3 months). On the many beautiful beach days, we loved coming back to a home complete with a private bath for each group and a large, welcoming kitchen and dining area for shared meals. We enjoyed several nights of games and conversation on the lovely covered deck just off of the family room. The nearby bay was great for a quick splash in the water or a walk on the pier. We loved Cape Henlopen and could be to the beach in 5 minutes!! This area has amazing sunsets too. We plan to make it part of our family tradition in the years ahead.
5.0
This was a spectacular home in an awesome location with many amenities between the home and neighborhood. No complaints!!
5.0
Beautiful house, clean, and great location.
5.0
We had Grandma and grandpa, three adult children with spouses, four grandkids (6,5,4,3). Plenty of space and beds. Great location, walk to beach and pool.
The kitchen had all good equipment. Very clean, great screened in porch. Will stay again.
5.0
Multi generational property.
We had Grandma and grandpa, three adult children with spouses, four grandkids (6,5,4,3). Plenty of space and beds. Great location, walk to beach and pool.
The kitchen had all good equipment. Very clean, great screened in porch. Will stay again.
5.0
We had a wonderful week.. The property was perfect. It allowed us to spread out with all of the bedrooms and bathrooms. The main area was a great spot for us all to hang out. The screened in porch was the best spot for breakfast.. the property was very clean and well kept. We look forward to returning.
10.0
We had a wonderful week.. The property was perfect. It allowed us to spread out with all of the bedrooms and bathrooms. The main area was a great spot for us all to hang out. The screened in porch was the best spot for breakfast.. the property was very clean and well kept. We look forward to returning.
5.0
Great vacation
We had a wonderful week.. The property was perfect. It allowed us to spread out with all of the bedrooms and bathrooms. The main area was a great spot for us all to hang out. The screened in porch was the best spot for breakfast.. the property was very clean and well kept. We look forward to returning.
5.0
We had a great stay and loved the location!
5.0
Nice family escape
We had a great stay and loved the location!
5.0
Great house for our family and location.
5.0
Fantastic weekend
Great house for our family and location.
5.0
Our 3 generation family really enjoyed our 7th consecutive Lewes vacation at 8 Sandpiper Court this year! The spacious, well-furnished, artfully decorated home was spotless upon our arrival. Kelly provided easy-to-access check-in procedures. The beach and pool were a pleasure, just a few blocks walk. While remnants of Tropical Storm Ida passed though mid-week with wind and rain, we enjoyed indoor activities with all the comfort and space of this home, with all our beach and bike gear staying safe and dry in the spacious storage area under the house. We took windy day trips into town, took the Overfalls Lightship tour, and enjoyed dinner at Grain on the Rocks, watching the ferry come and go, a special treat for our 3 1/2 yr old grandson! We had a great time at a great home!
5.0
Great House
Everything was good clean house organized and a good areaAnd literally two minute walk to the beach
5.0
The Best Home Vacation in Lewes!
Our 3 generation family really enjoyed our 7th consecutive Lewes vacation at 8 Sandpiper Court this year! The spacious, well-furnished, artfully decorated home was spotless upon our arrival. Kelly provided easy-to-access check-in procedures. The beach and pool were a pleasure, just a few blocks walk. While remnants of Tropical Storm Ida passed though mid-week with wind and rain, we enjoyed indoor activities with all the comfort and space of this home, with all our beach and bike gear staying safe and dry in the spacious storage area under the house. We took windy day trips into town, took the Overfalls Lightship tour, and enjoyed dinner at Grain on the Rocks, watching the ferry come and go, a special treat for our 3 1/2 yr old grandson! We had a great time at a great home!
5.0
Beautiful home with plenty of open space for our family - Our 3 children and spouses as well as 4 grandchildren ages 2 thru 6. Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was fully stocked. A perfect setting for our first full family get together since the start of COVID.
5.0
Great location, spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished home.
Beautiful home with plenty of open space for our family - Our 3 children and spouses as well as 4 grandchildren ages 2 thru 6. Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was fully stocked. A perfect setting for our first full family get together since the start of COVID.
5.0
This is a vacation home that you truly can leave all your worries at home. The decor was cheery and all the furnishings, especially the beds were comfortable. We appreciated all the space in the garage area to store all the grandkids' beach toys, our bikes, kayaks, and fishing rods. The neighborhood was quiet and perfect for all our bucket list adventures in Cape Henlopen! And, if you have grandkids, I would recommend the Cape Magic Eco cruise. We were surrounded by dolphins who entertained us for at least a half hour.
The location is perfect also if you have bikes as you can ride into Lewes or Cape Henlopen. And, the bay beach at Cape Shores is a perfect spot to view the sunset after enjoying a home cooked meal prepared in the spacious well stocked kitchen and shared at the big dining table. The weather was hot the week we stayed, so we would have liked to take advantage of the porches more. Hopefully, the next time!!
5.0
Our two families had been coming to Lewes each summer for a couple of years. Our usual house was unavailable when we tried to book it and then we found this beautiful house! It was a tremendous upgrade to our previous rental.
The floor plan allowed for privacy when one needed as well as large, open spaces for group gatherings. The beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and beautifully built with quality materials. The kitchen had everything you could need to prepare an elaborate meal, including a gas stove. The only suggestion I would make is to give the cooking knives a little TLC every so often --the edges were shot and trying to slice anything was a chore.
Overall, it is an outstanding house in an awesome location. Our kids loved it! We look forward to returning in the future!
5.0
This house has everything. Furnishings are all great quality, space is very usable with a large screened in porch, two indoor seating areas, well equipped kitchen with a very large dining table , and ample bathroom facilities. The whole property is exceptionally maintained.
5.0
Lucky find!
Our two families had been coming to Lewes each summer for a couple of years. Our usual house was unavailable when we tried to book it and then we found this beautiful house! It was a tremendous upgrade to our previous rental.
The floor plan allowed for privacy when one needed as well as large, open spaces for group gatherings. The beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and beautifully built with quality materials. The kitchen had everything you could need to prepare an elaborate meal, including a gas stove. The only suggestion I would make is to give the cooking knives a little TLC every so often --the edges were shot and trying to slice anything was a chore.
Overall, it is an outstanding house in an awesome location. Our kids loved it! We look forward to returning in the future!
5.0
Exceptional property
This house has everything. Furnishings are all great quality, space is very usable with a large screened in porch, two indoor seating areas, well equipped kitchen with a very large dining table , and ample bathroom facilities. The whole property is exceptionally maintained.
5.0
great place for three families (6 adults + 6 kids) to spend a week
5.0
Cheery home in a perfect locale!
This is a vacation home that you truly can leave all your worries at home. The decor was cheery and all the furnishings, especially the beds were comfortable. We appreciated all the space in the garage area to store all the grandkids' beach toys, our bikes, kayaks, and fishing rods. The neighborhood was quiet and perfect for all our bucket list adventures in Cape Henlopen! And, if you have grandkids, I would recommend the Cape Magic Eco cruise. We were surrounded by dolphins who entertained us for at least a half hour.
The location is perfect also if you have bikes as you can ride into Lewes or Cape Henlopen. And, the bay beach at Cape Shores is a perfect spot to view the sunset after enjoying a home cooked meal prepared in the spacious well stocked kitchen and shared at the big dining table. The weather was hot the week we stayed, so we would have liked to take advantage of the porches more. Hopefully, the next time!!
5.0
The property was well maintained and had been cleaned prior to my family's arrival. The location was a short distance from both the nearby pool and ocean, which was useful when having to shuttle young children back and forth between each. The house had both indoor and outdoor common areas where family members could congregate. We have so many great memories from our stay and look forward to going back in the future.
5.0
Excellent Stay
The property was well maintained and had been cleaned prior to my family's arrival. The location was a short distance from both the nearby pool and ocean, which was useful when having to shuttle young children back and forth between each. The house had both indoor and outdoor common areas where family members could congregate. We have so many great memories from our stay and look forward to going back in the future.
5.0
We loved our stay at 8 Sandpiper. The house was wonderful and the location was perfect. We did find some items under beds left by past guests, but overall the house was very clean and well kept. Nice, quiet location with an easy walk to the bay and a short drive to the ocean. We would love to stay again.
5.0
awesome place
great place for three families (6 adults + 6 kids) to spend a week
5.0
House was awesome and the owners were great and helpful! We would definitely recommend to stay here. Only issue my wife said was that we should of stayed longer! 😊
5.0
Our Favorite by Far
We loved our stay at 8 Sandpiper. The house was wonderful and the location was perfect. We did find some items under beds left by past guests, but overall the house was very clean and well kept. Nice, quiet location with an easy walk to the bay and a short drive to the ocean. We would love to stay again.
5.0
Great place to stay!
House was awesome and the owners were great and helpful! We would definitely recommend to stay here. Only issue my wife said was that we should of stayed longer! 😊
5.0
Perfect House
Everything was perfect at the house! It’s a great size for a large group and a 5 minute walk to the beach. There are so many amenities available at the house, including a fully furnished kitchen with anything you would need. I will definitely be staying again, if I have the chance!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this house. It is beautiful inside and out- well decorated and well maintained. It had everything we needed to cook several good meals in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the location was great. We did have an issue with check in where we were not given the lock box code. Turns out we were the first rental for the season and the email wasn't sent with the information from VRBO. Unfortunately, we weren't getting to the house until late at night and didn't realize the code was missing until very late in the evening. Once the owners realized we had a problem, they did everything possible to make the situation right. It was obvious they were very upset at the mistake and felt terrible. I don't foresee this being a problem for future renters and we've learned we need to make sure we have all the check in information before we leave. If we had, this situation would never have happened. We hope to come back again!
5.0
Beautiful home in a great location!
We had a wonderful stay at this house. It is beautiful inside and out- well decorated and well maintained. It had everything we needed to cook several good meals in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the location was great.
We did have an issue with check in where we were not given the lock box code. Turns out we were the first rental for the season and the email wasn't sent with the information from VRBO. Unfortunately, we weren't getting to the house until late at night and didn't realize the code was missing until very late in the evening. Once the owners realized we had a problem, they did everything possible to make the situation right. It was obvious they were very upset at the mistake and felt terrible. I don't foresee this being a problem for future renters and we've learned we need to make sure we have all the check in information before we leave. If we had, this situation would never have happened. We hope to come back again!
5.0
This house was perfect for a weekend getaway with a group of friends. Big house with lots of rooms and an easy walk across the street to the beach. Highly recommend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sussex County?
The average price for a rental in Sussex County is £231 per night. This rental is £333 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Custom-Built Beach Home for Families & Groups - Pool, Bay and Pier Access. 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 Custom-Built Beach Home for Families & Groups - Pool, Bay and Pier Access. Enjoy the water!
Is Custom-Built Beach Home for Families & Groups - Pool, Bay and Pier Access pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Custom-Built Beach Home for Families & Groups - Pool, Bay and Pier Access?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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