Family Home w/ Private Pool & Hot Tub in Lewes

Reviews

• EXTREMELY Disappointing Experience – Would Not Recommend

  1/5

  This was, without a doubt, the most stressful and disappointing vacation my family and I have ever experienced.

  When we booked this property, the listing made no mention that the owner lived on-site—in the garage directly behind the house—or that he would be present during our stay. In reality, the owner was frequently on the property and had guests coming and going throughout the week, which made both my young daughter and younger sister extremely uncomfortable. This serious lack of privacy was a major misrepresentation and significantly impacted our ability to relax. It’s worth noting that the listing has since been updated to disclose that the owner lives on the property, but this change was made only after our stay and complaints.

  As for comfortable sleeping arrangements, don’t expect much from the top bunk or the king-sized bed—unless you enjoy the feeling of sleeping on hard wooden boards or bare box springs.

  Additionally, while we were approved in writing to bring two dogs, the owner insisted upon our arrival that only one had been approved. Thankfully, I had documentation to confirm otherwise. We were also told—only after checking in—that dogs were not allowed in the pool, a restriction that was not included in the original listing. We fully complied with this request, yet the owner still contacted Evolve to accuse us of violating the rule. We immediately asked Evolve to review the owner’s security camera footage to confirm that our dogs had not been in the pool. At that point, it felt like the owner was actively looking for reasons to have us removed from the property.

  Throughout our stay, we felt like we were being watched constantly. The stress of the environment became so overwhelming that we made the difficult decision to leave a day early just to escape the situation.

  Bottom line: If you're looking for a peaceful, private getaway, I strongly urge you to avoid this listing. The misleading description and the intrusive presence of the property owner completely ruined what should have been a relaxing vacation.

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Heather, the right vacation home is everything, and we're sorry to hear this one didn’t meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and we wanted to share the following:
  -The listing includes important house rules and property details to help set clear expectations for guests, including that parties are not allowed and pets are not permitted in the pool.
  -After concerns were raised early in the visit, steps were taken to support your experience and work toward a resolution.
  Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re always working to improve and provide the best possible stays for our guests.

• Great Property & Host

  5/5

  The house was perfect for our week long vacation! The pool is amazing!! Close to beaches, the Rehoboth boardwalk and stores! Joe was very nice and very quick to respond! Highly recommend booking your vacation here! We will definitely be booking again!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you, you all were great guests!
  Joe

• Best stay ever!!!!

  5/5

  WOW!!! The house was perfect for a surprise 70th birthday day party for my husband. It was a great location. The house had everything we needed and more. We enjoyed spending time by the pool and the beautiful scenery in the backyard. The front porch is very spacious and perfect for a large group. The beds were all very comfortable. The kitchen is big with lots of room for cooking and the dining room table is big enough for 8 people with very comfortable chairs. The host is very quick to respond to any of our questions. I highly recommend this home to anyone and can’t wait to return. The house and amenities are exquisite.

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Hi Anita, I'm so glad you had a great time at the house and enjoyed the location, beautiful scenery, and front porch! We appreciate your kindness and how well you took care of the home. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!"