Bay Breeze Retreat — Bayfront Bethany Bay Condo

Looking for a quiet getaway without sacrificing the convenience of being close to the beach? Welcome to Bay Breeze Retreat. Located on the bayfront in the quiet Bethany Bay golf community, this first-floor condo offers a serene sanctuary surrounded by 200 acres of protected wetlands. Whether you're an avid fisherman, crabber, or nature lover, this waterfront location offers spectacular views from sunrise to sunset.

PROPERTY FEATURES: This inviting first-floor condo features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, comfortably accommodating up to 7 people. The interior boasts a full kitchen, an en-suite primary bedroom with water views, and a laundry closet with a full-size washer and dryer. Relax and take in the local wildlife from the enclosed balcony overlooking the wetlands. Please note that in accordance with community rules, this home does not have a grill.

SLEEPING QUARTERS: The primary bedroom offers a Queen bed and a private en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is equipped with both a Queen bed and a Twin bed. For additional guests, the living room includes a Queen sleep sofa.

Outdoor & Extras: This unit is beautifully situated amidst expansive community green space, providing a peaceful and open atmosphere for your stay. Guests can enjoy a variety of seasonal amenities, including an outdoor pool, a playground, and multiple sports courts. For those looking to hit the links, a nine-hole golf course is also available on-site (additional fees apply). Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the convenient launch ramp, perfect for setting off in a kayak or canoe to explore the local waterways (please note that watercraft are not provided).

DISTANCE TO BEACHES

Bethany Beach: 6.0 miles

Fenwick Island: 8.0 miles

Ocean City: 12.0 miles

Rehoboth Beach: 17.0 miles

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LINEN PACKAGE
1st Choice Properties provides bed and bath linens for you. Your linen package includes: fitted sheets, top sheets, and pillowcases for all beds; sets of bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths for all guests; kitchen towels and bathmats for all full bathrooms. Your linens will be delivered to the home prior to your arrival; you are responsible for putting the linens on the beds. You are also responsible for bagging the linens at the end of your stay and leaving them outside the residence for pick-up after your departure.

STARTER KIT
1st Choice Properties also provides a Starter Kit with all rentals. Your Starter Kit includes (1) roll of paper towels, (2) rolls of toilet paper, (1) 3oz bottle of dish soap, (1) dish sponge, (1) 13gal kitchen trash bags. You are responsible for providing any additional toiletries, soap, and paper products as needed.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
-Check-in is 4PM and check-out is 10AM. This is non-negotiable. Your access codes for the property will activate and deactivate precisely at these times; occupancy outside these timeframes without express permission from 1st Choice Properties is considered unlawful trespassing. 1st Choice Properties will contact you directly the day of your arrival if your property is available for an early check-in at no additional cost to you; this is our standard practice, and you do not need to contact us to opt-in to it.

DELAWARE SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX

Delaware has imposed a short-term rental lodging tax at the rate of 4.5% of the rent upon every occupancy of a short-term rental within the State. This new tax went into effect on January 1, 2025. The tax applies to all short-term rentals in Delaware, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

Delaware Accommodations Intermediary License #2024713527

MISCELLANEOUS

-The maximum occupancy is 7 people.

-There is parking for 2 vehicles.

-No pets, smoking, vaping, or events are allowed.

-Delaware regulations require all guests to sign a lease agreement within 10 days of booking. A lease agreement will be sent within 24 hours of booking and an electronic signature is required before final check-in information is made available.

-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.