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Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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At the 'Purple Pearl', unwind in this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath canal front home with a huge screened porch perfect for gatherings. Enjoy water views, an outdoor shower, and a private wrap-around screened porch upstairs in the separate Master Bedroom/bath.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee

Lovely water views from this 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath canal front home that is a 5 min. walk to the beach! Home features a huge 26' x 32' screened porch with ice maker, and furniture for 12-16. There is a nice outdoor shower, and separate Master Bedroom/bath with a private wrap around screened porch upstairs. Has a dishwasher, washer/dryer, gas stove, A/C, Gas BBQ, boat dock & opportunity to enjoy both Bay side and the beach. Sleeps 7. Weekly rentals and partial week rentals. Pets welcome with $110 pet fee.

Please note that you will need to bring your own linens and that the upstairs master bedroom and bath are separate from the main level living, with a private entrance.

Mid May- Mid September rentals go through Sandcastle Reality in South Bethany. All other dates reservations can be made through VRBO.

Included with the regular house cleaning fee, our cleaners will either wipe with a disinfectant cloth or spray with an aerosol cleaner, all high touch surface areas. For an additional fee of $150, we can offer a mist disinfectant service that puts charged particles into the air that will cover all surface areas and kills Covid 19. It is odorless, takes minutes to dry and is safe for pets and people. If you would like this additional service, please indicate that in your reservation email, and I will send you the link for the additional fee, and schedule it for you.
Please use this link photo's that were taked in the fall of 2024: https://tour.truplace.com/property/5/18597/

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

The outdoor shower is winterized/shut down and not available during the months of Dec, Jan, Feb, and some of March.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $110 pet fee

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bethany Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Maryland Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 25 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee located?

Located in South Bethany, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bethany Beach Beaches and Fenwick Island Beach. Bethany Beach Boardwalk and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Canal Front Home w/ Dock & Fence. 5 Min walk to the beach! Pet Friendly w/fee Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Anniversary

Had a great time for our 10th anniversary trip. Close to everything we wanted to do and loved the screened in porch!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

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

Great stay with our pup

The screened in outdoor area was exceptionally nice. Our dog enjoyed hanging out in the cooler weather out there. Very nice location that's just a short walk away from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great off-season visit to Bethany

The Purple Pearl is a lovely house in a great location in South Bethany. Even off season we enjoyed the amazing screened patio (with infrared heater!). The house was comfortable and had everything we needed as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope H.

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

Weekend gettaway

We had a wonderful few days in this home with our pup! The location was fantastic snd the house was accommodating in all ways. We plan to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary B.

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

Winter weekend

The property was in a great location. The screened in deck was lovely and the backyard was perfect as we had our dog with us. The owners were super easy to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Out of season oasis

My husband, pup and I stayed at the Purple Pearl for Thanksgiving and it was everything we hoped for. We spent alot of time on the porch under the heater and on the dock when it was warm. The kitchen had everything we needed to make our feast. The beach is so close, we walked there multiple times a day. We hope to spend time here again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT

WILLBE BACK
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

The little purple house💜

The property was very cute ...Loved the fenced in yard for my dogs... The outside area is excellent...Wish the living room furniture was a little bit more comfortable but if it were summer time you would probably only be using the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Loving the Purple Pearl

We had another great stay at the Purple Pearl for our annual girls’ trip! Our needs were anticipated with instructions, amenities, a suggestion book, and everything we needed for a great stay. As a mom, I recommend this place for a girls trip or a family trip. The house is a great size, walking distance to the beach, very clean, fantastic screened in porch, and a nice little dock on the canal. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

We booked the Purple Pearl for a 4 day weekend. The house was pretty much as pictured. As with a lot of rentals we have stayed in, the state of the house takes a toll with so many people staying there. It was fairly clean but the furniture, bathrooms, kitchen were in different stages of wear. A lot of times when rental agencies are involved they don't alert the owners to existing problems. The owners were super nice and helpful. The house was perfect for boardwalk and nights on the beach. Very convenient for sure. The best part of the house is the screened in back porches! Plus a bike was there for my 12 year old to use. We would definitely recommend the property, it just needs a little refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brooks' 1st vacation

Great location as far as proximity to beach, right on canal, convenient to everything, the calm between Rehobeth and Ocean City! Unfortunately, we did not get full use of the wonderful screened porches, as the weather was more winter-like! House is dated, but a great value at the rate. Dirty dishes in dishwasher, not sure it works too good. Remotes for everything but the commodes! Fenced yard was the absolute perfect setup for our lab pup! Only treed/shaded lot on the street must be awesome in summer weather! Once our hosts got the heat on for us, we enjoyed our 1st vacation in 5 years comfortably! Listing and amenities is accurate, gas grill with xtra tank for outdoor cooking, crab pot on dock (not running till mid-June I was told). Good food reviews from Bethany Blues, Matt's Fish Camp in Fenwick, and Buck a Shuck oysters just north of Bethany on bayside! Bob, Kay & Brooks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

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

Bon Voyage (Uterus) Tour ‘24

It. Is. FABULOUS!!!!! & if you play your cards right, you never need to go indoors :) The deck…. oh. em. geeeez! Sincerely, we used only the deck for most of the weekend. More seating than you can fathom. Outdoor smart TV. Infrared heater. Rope lights. Separate beverage fridge. Disco ball, lol! Magnetic door- screens to avoid the bugs, if ya don’t like buggies… Our 4-legged girls looooooved the fenced back yard! … ok, maybe mommy/ daddy liked it a liiiitle bit more ‘cause the girls could roam freely & we didn’t need to be a helicopter furbaby parent lol The upstairs master area is a dream as well- big screened in porch! The nature sounds lulled us to sleep every night :) Ceiling heater in the upstairs bathroom too- it came in handy during our rainy cool weekend. Kitchen was nicely stocked. Bring spices if you are a bit more culinarily advanced. Dishwasher & a ginormo cutting board! Gas grill just outside the deck! I honestly don’t know how our hosts let anyone else use it- I would never leave. It was perfect for our weekend- before- surgery. My brains feel relaxed & ready :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Great getaway!

The Purple Pearl was a fantastic spot for a weekend getaway with our kids and dog. Lots of space, great location, and the large screened in porch was amazing! We usually stay in Ocean City during our trips to the beach, but we would definitely visit this house in Bethany again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Perfect Getaway!!!

Area was amazing house is simply adorable! Quiet neighborhood -Great views and outdoor is so relaxing!Hope to visit again soon! The town of Bethany is adorable right in between the hustle and bustle of area beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianka G.

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

My dog and I had an amazing beach weekend in FEBRUARY!

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S.

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

Great deck and water access

The yard, deck, and water access are definitely what makes this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Funky fun place

We enjoyed our stay. The listing was accurate and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

trish t.

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

Purple Pearl was a Pleasure!

Property was exactly as listed and very comfortable. The screened in porch was perfect, even on chilly days, it was a great place to take a nap! The yard was fenced, which was perfect for the dog! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri V.

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

Keep coming back!

This was our second year staying at this fabulous rental. This time we brought King sized sheets so we could enjoy the upstairs bedroom. I officially need a King sized bed in my life. I also love that it is separated from the rest of the house since my Husband goes to bed late and I get up early! Huge fan of the fenced in yard for our pup!!! Will be renting again next year if this is available during the convention <3
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Totally relaxing

We loved our time at the house. Being next to the canal was so peaceful. The patio was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Anniversary Getaway

This is an awesome property! The house is perfect for what we needed. My wife and I wanted to get away for a few days for our anniversary but of course wanted to bring the dogs as well. The dogs loved the back yard area as well as us. Fenced in area that allowed them to roam while we enjoyed the outside porch area. The chilly days/evenings were nice with the touch of the heater on the porch. The house had pretty much everything you needed to live and more. Would recommend this to anyone and will be booking again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KC

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

Great location and cool house on a quiet street and canal! Minutes from the beach!

We loved our stay at The Purple Pearl! Great house minutes from the beach! It has a main house then the master suite upstairs separate from the house. The porches are huge overlooking the canal. They have anything and everything you could think of at the house. The only cons we saw were: the place wasn't as clean as we expected. Pretzels on the couch (behind the pillows), the master bedroom's walls by the headboard were pretty dusty and I couldn't get the shower door open without almost breaking it. So I had to take a shower downstairs. The owner has a cleaning crew so the cleanliness is not the owner's fault. She was very nice and communicative and accommodating. Overall, we would have no problem staying here again! Hopefully we can stay when it's warmer outside to fully enjoy the backyard and beach. Meg & DJ are great hosts with a very cool house! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Just what the doctor ordered

We needed a place to stay for the week to be close to my parents during a hospital stay. The house was perfect for our needs. We took our dog and the fenced in yard made it easy for him to go out. The primary bedroom location allowed us to have privacy while we worked. While this wasn’t necessarily a vacation we couldn’t have asked for better accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M., Philadelphia

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

Perfect R&R getaway

The Purple Pearl was exactly what my family needed. We wanted and needed a stress free Christmas this year and this rental delivered. Upon arrival we were greeted with a lit tree that truly made my day. The owners were always quick to respond to any questions we had - even with it being a holiday weekend. Highly recommend renting the Purple Pearl.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefano C.

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

First Class

Wanted to get away for a weekend where I wasn’t bothered and this was the best spot for peace and quiet! Highly recommend this place as it was clean and great service. Property Manager was extremely quick at getting back to you within 10 minutes if you had any questions. I’ll be using this place when I come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023