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Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk

Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
Experience a traditional 1930's beach house with modern upgrades at The Messner House. Unwind on the front porch, relax in the unique outdoor shower, and enjoy high-speed WiFi throughout this charming home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk

The Messner House – A charming 1930s beach home built by our Great Grandfather in 1935, located on a peaceful street just a little over a block from the ocean and boardwalk on the south side of town. Nestled on Stockley Street, the street is quiet and neighboring properties are not rented, ensuring a serene atmosphere.

This beautifully maintained home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, blending the timeless appeal of a traditional beach house with modern upgrades.

Bedrooms & Amenities:
Each of the four comfortable bedrooms is furnished with a queen bed, cozy quilts, quality linens, and bath towels. Smart TVs are provided in every room, and the house is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Kitchen, Dining & Family Room:
The fully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and all the essentials needed for preparing meals. The adjoining family room boasts a cathedral ceiling and a large dining table, perfect for family meals or enjoying a game of cards together.

Bathrooms:
The three recently renovated bathrooms include stylish tile showers with multiple showerhead options and heated floors for extra comfort. The unique Jack and Jill design of the upstairs bathrooms includes two half-bathrooms, each attached to a bedroom and sharing a spacious central shower.

Outdoor Space & Extras:
Relax on the inviting front porch, a perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach. At the back of the house, you'll find the laundry room with washer and dryer located beneath the garage apartment (which is occasionally used by family but is not rented).

The large outdoor shower, tucked under a canopy of climbing hydrangea, is an absolute oasis. With a rain shower head , it’s one of the best outdoor showers.

Location:
Just a short 10-minute walk to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, and only a little over a block to the beach and boardwalk. Enjoy easy, street parking with two parking permits provided, plus space for one car in the driveway. Fourth car can be parked parallel at the end of the driveway.

Pet-Friendly:
We welcome well-behaved dogs and would be happy to discuss how we can accommodate your pet during your stay.

Feel free to reach out with any questions—we’d love to host you at The Messner House!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Must leave parking permits at check out. $350 each for parking permit

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Classic Rehoboth Beach House 1 Block to Beach Boardwalk

About the neighborhood

Map
DE, Rehoboth Beach

What's nearby

  • Rehoboth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Funland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Above the Dunes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rehoboth Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mariachi Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Henlopen City Oyster House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk located?

Located in South Rehoboth, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Silver Lake and Funland Haunted Mansion are also within 10 minutes.

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Classic Beach House with Modern Comforts, Just One Block from the Boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful cottage!! It's in the perfect location. So much great care has been taken of this property. Thank you for allowing us to stay, being here contributed to a fantastic beach week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Rehoboth Beach Stay

Stunning character cottage with all the comforts of home. Ideal location just a block from the beach - close enough to run down for a swim, far enough to avoid the beach trippers. Owners were responsive and easy to communicate with. Perfect stay - we'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem!

Perfect house for a beach getaway— easy walk to the beach and to restaurants, shops, and activities. Screened-in porch out front was lovely. Everything was immaculately clean and beds were comfortable. Loved that this felt like a home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to the beach. Plenty of space to gather for meals, family board games. We had a barbecue for Father’s Day, and my chef husband was pleasantly surprised with all the tools available in the kitchen and grill, and nicely organized. Host shared tips for dog friendly spots to explore. We also appreciated that available for a long weekend, since many rentals only offer week stays during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great Neighborhood Great vacation!

Lovely modernized cottage close to the beach. Perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place and owner!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy beach home. It was well located and the owner was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot with character in rehoboth

Great experience in authentic beach cottage Place has a lot of character and good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Poolesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, perfect week!

We had a wonderful week, perfectly clean and set up so well. We highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage close to the beach

Our experience at this property was perfect! Clean and exactly as advertised with great location on a very quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rehoboth Beach 2024

We had another wonderful stay here with our family. The perfect house for a beach vacation! Comfortable and relaxing with easy walking access to the ocean and town. We’ll look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you! Great house for quality family time

Well maintained and located house for family fun. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day weekend getaway

We had an excellent time in Rehobeth. Our kids are teenagers, so they loved the easy access to the beach, boardwalk, and into town. My husband and I loved the vibe. Great community. We found ourselves riding our bikes to Cape Henlopen, Kayaking in the bay- large bird sanctuary. The house had plenty of room for all of us. It is updated with modern amenities, but still has its original charm. Reminded us a lot of the cabin we have in the family up at Newfound Lake, NH. Thank you for sharing your home away from home with us.
Catching the sunrise at 0540
Monty lounging in the screened porch
Shopping in downtown Rehobeth
Cape Henlopen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

We had a pleasant stay. The house had charm but updated kitchen and baths. Well appointed kitchen with spices etc. location is a short walk to the beach and Funland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebration week

What a great end to the school year. We had a wonderful time in this lovely home
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy walk to the beach and Rehoboth Ave, but also about a mile from Dewey. I love walking everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naz D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific

This stay was so sweet. The house is quaint, well stocked and built with love and character. The owners are incredibly responsive and kind. It was a wonderful stay for our family! We made great use of the location by easily walking to the beach and renting bikes to take long rides around the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

A delightful stay

This is a wonderful, charming beach house. The location is ideal and the house is very comfortable with a nice open living area, updated kitchen, and good size bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The screen porch is great and the outdoor shower divine!! The owners were wonderful to deal with

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in great location

We spent a lovely week at this perfectly located house with our family, including our 2 small dogs. We had everything we needed (they even provide linens!) and could walk to everything. The stairs were a little dicey for small kids (and tall adults), but it’s an older house,so the funky layout is part of the charm. The host was very responsive and reached out ahead of time with helpful information.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this house

Great location. The owner was super responsive. The house is cute. Love the neighborhood. Right by the beach and near the boardwalk. Very clean. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Spent a wonderful July week in Rehoboth with family, relaxing after college graduation and prepping for the transition to “real life.” The Messner house is absolutely charming and the host friendly and helpful. Stockley Street is convenient and quiet. We hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

I can't imagine a better beach house than this one! It has all the options - quick walk to the fantastic beach and boardwalk, or you can stay in and read in comfort. All the little touches are there in the house and it has such a good vibe. Wonderful place and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2021 Rehoboth family vacation

Very nice home/cottage! Beautiful new bathrooms! I wish at least 2 beach chairs were available to use. Short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in PERFECT Location!!

We absolutely adored this house!! The house is so charming and has really nice updates to the bathrooms and kitchen. The outdoor shower was a highlight! The front screened in porch is great for morning coffee and people watching without the bother of mosquitos. The walk to the beach and downtown was less than 5 mins and easily walkable for both the kids and elderly. The house was well stocked with the basics and linens/bath towels. The property manager was friendly, attentive and quick to reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy house in a great location

This is a great beach house! The owners had all the basic necessities like dishwasher tabs, sugar and toilet paper, so grocery shopping at the beginning of the week wasn’t as bad. Check-in and Check-out was a breeze. The house has a great screened in porch and the tall trees and landscaping kept it noticeably cooler. The location is great- just a bit more than a block to the beach and several blocks south of Rehoboth Ave allows for an easy walk to shops and restaurants but a less-crowded beach at the Stockley Street beach access. We had a great time and will keep this one on the list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, clean, and excellent location!

This property was everything we could have hoped for! The location is just a short walk to the beach in a lovely part of town. The house was very clean. Nicely stocked kitchen which provided everything we needed for making dinner each night! Bedrooms were comfortable and roomy. Common areas were perfect for dinning and hanging out as a group (there were 6 of us). The screened in porch was relaxing for morning coffee and evening drinks. The best part of our experience was the owner Barry; he is so nice and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed our stay! We will definitely be repeat renters!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020