5 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Lewes, Delaware

**Waterfront Historic Home in the Heart of Lewes — Walk to Everything Historic Lewes Offers!**

Welcome to your perfect Lewes getaway—closely situated to Canal Front Park and the Lewes/Rehoboth canal, where pleasure boats, fishing vessels, and water taxis drift by throughout the day, as well as the iconic Overfalls Lightship museum. From the front porch Adirondack chairs, or any room facing the water, you can sip your morning coffee watching the harbor come alive or unwind with a glass of wine as boats return from sea. If you're lucky, you’ll even spot the resident ospreys soaring and tending their nest above the water’s edge.

**Steps From Canal Front Park**

Open the front door and you’re literally on Canal Front Park—your own waterfront playground. Enjoy:

*Canal-front boardwalk

*Fishing and crabbing

*Seasonal movies and concerts

*Kayak launch

*Playground, baseball fields

*Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts

*Ample space for frisbee, picnics, and relaxing by the water

*All of it free and right outside your door.

**Walk to Historic Downtown Lewes**

One block inland brings you to the charming downtown—quaint shops, fantastic restaurants, a beloved local bakery, toy store, ice cream shop, and the Lewes Historical Society. Lewes is sunny, clean, safe, romantic, foodie-friendly, and effortlessly beachy. Everything in downtown is walkable, and you’ll feel like a local the moment you arrive.

**Beaches for Every Style**

You’re spoiled for choice:

*Lewes Beach (¾ mile) — Calm bay waters, ideal for families and easy for walking or biking.

*Cape Henlopen State Park (3 miles) — Ocean waves, gorgeous trails, and bike paths all the way to the Rehoboth boardwalk.

Try one or both—each offers its own charm.

We’re also just down the street from a public boat ramp with direct access to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

**A Historic Home With Modern Comforts**

Our family has loved downtown Lewes for decades, but when we bought and renovated our dream home six years ago, it felt like an HGTV moment—especially when we knocked down a wall and uncovered the original 1800s fireplace (yes, it was really there!). Craftsman Tools even filmed a commercial during the renovation.

Built in 1849 (and likely earlier), the home was once rumored to be the Stage Coach Inn, with the original carriage house still on the property. Today, that carriage house provides convenient storage for your kayaks, bikes, and beach gear—and the driveway is large enough for your boat.

Sleeps 8 | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms

*Two full kitchens (upstairs & downstairs) — perfect for multiple families, separate cooking for those with food allergies, or quiet early-morning coffee

*Keurig machines in both kitchens

*Washer & dryer

*Parking for 4 in the driveway + additional street/public parking

*Carriage house storage for kayaks, bikes, and beach gear

*Two bikes available

*Games for rainy days

*Beach umbrella, chairs & toys (please rinse after use)

*Sports balls for courts/fields across the street

*Two dedicated workstations with fast 5G-WIFI for remote work or Zoom calls

*Outdoor shower surrounded by nature

*Clothesline for air-drying beach towels and bathing suits

*Baby grand piano for musicians

*Weber grill

*Local hosts for quick support if needed

**House Rules**

We kindly ask:

*No smoking

*No pets

*Keep sand outdoors

*Leave shoes outside when possible

*No wet bathing suits on furniture

*No parties (we adore our neighbors!)

*Keep house & carriage house locked when away

**From Our Family to Yours**

We love this home deeply and are thrilled to share it with guests who appreciate its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Thank you for treating it with care and making it part of your own Lewes story.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Please reach out anytime with questions.

Located in Historic District, a neighborhood in Lewes, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry.
Lightship Overfalls and Cannonball Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.