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Elevated 2BR/2BA Retreat | Easy Drive to UD, DSU

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Middletown, DE
  • Place, Mapleton Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Frightland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Middletown

When you stay at this vacation home in Middletown, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Frightland and Mapleton Square. .This vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Frog Hollow Golf Club and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House.

What's nearby

  • Mapleton Square - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Frightland - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Historic Houses of Odessa - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Middletown Historic District - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 22 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Revelation Beer Garden At Whitehall - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Country Farmers Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Elevated 2BR/2BA Retreat | Easy Drive to UD, DSU

2026 Graduations and Alumni weekends: Attending UD or DSU Graduation? Just a 25-minute straight commute up 896 to UD or down Rt1 to DSU.

Your Graduation and Event Landing Space in Middletown
🏡Skip the cramped hotel rooms. Whether you are in town for alumni weekend, a college graduation, or a local spring wedding, the Azure Elephant Haven offers the space and convenience your group needs to recharge.

The Layout (Perfect for Sharing):
🛏️This apartment features a highly desirable split-bedroom floor plan. The Primary Suite (King bed w/ en suite) and the Guest Wing (King bed + Full Bath) are located on opposite ends of the central living space. This ensures privacy if two couples, family with teenagers or colleagues are sharing the unit.
🪹Home Amenities: In-unit washer and dryer, multiple workspaces, and full Chef's kitchen
🌞Relaxation: Private outdoor spaces - sunny back deck, shady front porch
👶🏼Family Friendly: Traveling with little ones? Request our "Tot Spot" package to connect with a local provider so you don't have to pack bulky gear.
🚗 Two (2) dedicated driveway spaces are provided. Overflow street parking is available.

📍THE HEART OF MIDDLETOWN
Centrally located in the MOT corridor with easy access to Routes 1/13 and 896/302 and I-95:
Medical: minutes to Encompass Health / ChristianaCare.
Business: less than 5 miles to Amazon PHL7.
Sports: 15 minutes to Kirkwood Sports, 45 minutes to DE Turf
Retail: 10 minutes to Main Street.
Day Trips: 30 minutes to Wilmington, 30 minutes to Dover, 50 minutes to Philadelphia, 1.5 hours to Delaware Beaches
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including 2 outdoor pickleball courts and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside ONLY. No butts

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Load washing machine but don't start
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests MUST follow HOA rules and guidelines. This information will be shared with you.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: NO animals allowed AT ALL

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NOT child-proofed; ensure your child's safety.

Events

No events allowed
No more than 8 people

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside ONLY. No butts

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
Note from host: No more than 8 people
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number TU00001814072

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Elevated 2BR/2BA Retreat | Easy Drive to UD, DSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host! House supplied well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025