5 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Ocean View, Delaware

Resort Living at Bear Trap Dunes

"Penny Hawk at Bear Trap" a beautifully decorated and spacious 5-bedroom end-unit townhome in the Bear Trap Dunes resort will have you in vacation mode in no time. Just steps from the golf clubhouse and Pavilion, this home offers unparalleled access to world-class resort amenities. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Village of Bear Trap Dunes, where you can indulge in the award winning 27 hole golf course, tennis, swimming, and a fitness center. Challenge yourself at the renowned Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club or venture to the nearby Bethany Beach for a splash in the ocean!

Floor-by-Floor Description

Main Level
This level features a massive dining table that expands to seat 12, plus additional kitchen seating. The well-stocked kitchen is equipped with new appliances, a full size kitchen, and plenty of seating for your guests. This level also features a sunny Primary Suite for easy accessibility.

Upper Level
Boasts a second bright and roomy Primary Suite, complete with a vintage desk for a quiet work-from-home space. Two additional guest bedrooms and a full bathroom are also located on this floor.

Finished Lower Level
An entertainment hub serving as a game room with a large flat-screen TV (TiVo and streaming), ping-pong table, card table, and board games. This level includes a fifth bedroom, a full bath, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and a laundry room with a second refrigerator and microwave for added convenience.

COMMUNITY AMENITIES
Bear Trap Dunes, a community among Delaware's finest destinations for relaxation, rejuvenation, and enjoying the best spoils of beach life. Guests will enjoy two refreshing outdoor pools, an indoor pool, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, basketball court, snack bar, beach shuttles with a mobile tracking app, golf pro shop, and Coastal Kitchen restaurant & pub. Voted in the top 5 golf courses in Delaware by GolfWeek and Golf Magazine, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club features a scenic Rick Jacobson designed golf course set on coastal terrain and abundant sand dunes, providing a traditional golf experience: golf as it once was, golf as it should be.

Amenity Passes are required for use of the community amenities and you will be provided a link prior to arrival to purchase your passes online directly from the Bear Trap HOA. There are no refunds of any kind for passes purchased. To access amenities renters may purchase passes at the prevailing rate established by the association. Passes may be purchased up to the allotted housing limit by accessing the website or purchasing at the Pavilion during normal operating hours. Children under the age of 4 do not require a pass.

Distance to Beaches

Bethany Beach: 4.0 miles

Fenwick Island: 9.0 miles

Ocean City: 17.0 miles

Rehoboth Beach: 16.0 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 14 people.

-There is parking for 1 vehicle at the property with additional parking nearby.

-This home is pet friendly and will allow up to two dogs, for an additional fee of $250.00 per dog.

-No 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

Located in Ocean View, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Bethany Beach Beaches and Ocean City Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Seacrets Distilling Company.
Traveling with kids? Consider Jolly Roger Amusement Park, or check out an event or a game at The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.