BLISS AT BETHANY BEACH — The Sanctuary
Bliss at Bethany Beach is a luxury 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom vacation rental located in The Sanctuary, a private gated coastal community. Offering three levels of thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living space, this home is ideal for large family vacations and coastal retreats. Featuring elevator access to all floors, a private hot tub with canal views, and high-end finishes throughout, "Bliss" provides a premier resort experience. Guests can enjoy upscale amenities including paddleboards, bikes, lawn games, and beach equipment, all while staying in one of the area’s most sought-after gated communities just minutes from the ocean.
FLOOR-BY-FLOOR DESCRIPTION
Ground Level | Entertainment & Privacy
This level serves as a private entertainment zone with a cozy living area, wet bar, and game space. It includes a King bedroom and a shared full bath with a walk-in shower. Outside, the lower patio features a private hot tub overlooking the serene canal.
Second Level | Coastal Living & Gathering
The heart of the home features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area designed for large groups. This floor includes a Queen bedroom and a bunkroom with two Twin-over-Full bunks, sharing a full bath. A covered porch offers outdoor dining with sunset views and coastal breezes.
Third Level | Tranquil Sleeping Quarters
The top floor features the Primary Suite with a King bed, luxury walk-in shower, and soaking tub. A second Queen en-suite features an adjustable bed and an oversized roll-in shower. Two additional bedrooms—a Queen room and a bunkroom (Twin-over-Full)—share a hallway bathroom. A dedicated laundry area is also located on this level.
DISTANCE TO BEACHES
Bethany Beach Boardwalk: 1.5 Miles
Fenwick Island: 6.5 Miles
Rehoboth Beach: 13.5 Miles
Ocean City: 15.0 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
-The maximum occupancy is 18 people.
-There is parking for 6 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.
-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.
-The property owners we represent do not permit reservations for groups under the age of 25.
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