3 Epic Airbnbs in Delaware With Pools and Unreal Water Views

With its location along the Atlantic Coast, the First State is an incredibly popular summer vacation destination, especially for those who live in the mid-Atlantic region. With boardwalk-lined beaches promising family-friendly fun, a getaway to Delaware's sandy shores is how summer memories are made. If you're planning a summer getaway by the water, whether the ocean or a river, but want to turn it up a notch, then you must rent one of the following best water feature Airbnbs in Delaware. With outstanding water views plus pools, hot tubs, and other luxurious amenities, these homes are destinations in themselves.

1. Cedar Creek Tiny House - Lincoln, Delaware

• Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 4), 1 bathroom
• Standout amenities: Creek view, outdoor dining, access to a shared hot tub, and a shared heated saltwater pool (open seasonally)
• Rating: A Guest Favorite with 4.87/5 stars

Located off Route 1, on the serene Cedar Creek, a custom-built tiny home offers water views and amenities such as a hot tub and saltwater pool with a waterslide during your stay and a swing set for children 8 and under. The water features are shared with another Airbnb on the property.

The tiny home can sleep up to four, and is ideal for small families or a couple. Inside is a small, yet fully-functional kitchen to make your morning coffee and cook meals, a small dining table, a well-appointed bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, a loft bedroom, and a fold-out couch. The decor is eclectic with vinyl records and vinyl record covers adorning the walls — a unique and visually-interesting touch!

Spending time outside on the property is a must, especially if you enjoy swimming and fishing, which you can do at the creek. You can also venture off property and head to a beach just 15 minutes away or Cape Henlopen State Park 30 minutes away. The owners, who live on-site and can help with anything you need during your stay, also own a restaurant and distillery about 10 minutes away; as a guest of theirs, you'll get a 20 percent discount! If you're looking for one of the best Airbnbs for summer in Delaware, look no further than this tiny home on Cedar creek, set on a peaceful property with water views, a pool, and a hot tub.

2. Oceanfront Home - Bethany Beach, Delaware

• Size: 6 bedrooms (sleeps 16+), 5.5 bathrooms
• Standout amenities: Oceanfront with private beach access, oceanview deck with a hot tub, fitness room, outdoor showers
• Rating: No reviews yet

Wouldn't you just love to fall asleep (or wake up) to the sound of waves crashing on the shore? If you answered yes, book a summer getaway at this remarkable oceanfront Airbnb in Bethany Beach that seems to have it all. Located within the upscale Ocean Ridge community of town, this beach house can accommodate larger groups of 16 or more comfortably with six bedrooms and 13 beds. And with 6,080 square feet, there's plenty of space for everyone.

If you're seeking waterfront Airbnbs in Delaware, this home is a coastal escape unlike any other. Located on Ocean Ridge Private Beach, you can just walk outside and, in seconds, your toes will hit the sand. Spend your mornings taking a quiet beach walk, lounge on the sand while listening to the waves, and take a dip in the Atlantic. After, head back to the house to relax in one of the many living room areas or out on one of the decks. One of the best features of this house, however, is the oceanview deck offering awe-inspiring water views and a hot tub to further enjoy your getaway.

The Bethany Beach Boardwalk, as well as several fabulous local restaurants and Delaware Seashore State Park, are just a few miles away. With its beachfront real estate and proximity to the best attractions in Bethany Beach, this is one of the best Airbnbs with views you can find in the First State.

3. Luxury Indian Beach Retreat - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

• Size: 11 bedrooms (sleeps 26), 8 bathrooms
• Standout amenities: Bay views, beach access, fire pit, outdoor dining, rooftop deck, hot tub, saltwater pool, elevator, laundry room
• Rating: No reviews yet

Luxury Airbnbs in Delaware that can accommodate large groups are often difficult to find, especially one with ocean views, a pool, and other high-end amenities. For a large reunion of friends or family that wishes to stay together under one roof, this luxury Indian Beach retreat in Rehoboth Beach is 7,100 square feet with 11 bedrooms, 21 beds (yes, you read that correctly!), and eight bathrooms. With three stories and numerous porches, balconies, and decks, including a rooftop deck with water views, there's plenty of space for up to 26 guests to relax, luxuriate, and soak in the views.

Inside this stunning coastal estate are three sitting rooms, two kitchens, including one with a large dining table and breakfast bar seating, well-appointed bedrooms, some of which have views of the bay, spa-like bathrooms, and an elevator between the floors.

Unlike most vacation rentals, this home on Indian Beach has several outdoor spaces, both covered and uncovered, that feature seating and dining areas. This is also one of the most incredible Airbnbs with pools in Delaware, as it has a private outdoor saltwater pool measuring 12 feet by 28 feet, with depths of 3.5 to 5 feet. Once you walk back from the beach, just steps away from the house, you can go for a dip in the pool or have a soak in the hot tub. A few dates are still available this summer, so book your stay at this luxurious beach house in Rehoboth Beach as soon as possible!

Delaware is home to several Airbnbs that not only have water views but also pools, hot tubs, and so much more. If you're planning a summer getaway and the above vacation homes suit your needs, book your dates sooner rather than later.

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