140 Henlopen Shores Circle, Cape Shores (8)

140 Henlopen Shores - Stunning Beach House Steps from the Bay!

Welcome to your dream vacation retreat at this beautifully renovated beach house, just one block from the bay in Cape Shores! This spacious five-bedroom home, plus a den, comfortably accommodates up to fourteen guests, making it ideal for family gatherings or trips with friends. Recently updated in 2024, this home boasts all-new bathrooms and a modern kitchen, along with an EV charger, gleaming hardwood floors, and fresh furnishings to enhance your stay. Enjoy two charming screened-in porches, perfect for unwinding with a
relaxing book or sipping your favorite drink. The den features a desk and work area, making it easy to catch up on emails or plan your next adventure. You’ll love the ample space for relaxation and fun, whether it’s sharing meals in the outdoor eating area, playing games, or enjoying cozy conversations. Take in breathtaking bay views from the rooftop deck, where you can sip your morning coffee while watching boats glide by or enjoy evening drinks as the sun sets in a dazzling display. For a fun day trip, hop on the nearby ferry to explore Cape May and return in time for another stunning sunset. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm at 140 Henlopen Shores!

Please note that guests should bring their own sheets, towels, and beach towels, or you can opt for our convenient linen rental package.

Please be aware that this property does not allow pets.

Guests must choose to purchase a $70 Vacation Rental Damage Insurance policy covering $3,000.00 in accidental damage, or pay a refundable security deposit of $2,000.00. Policies of a lesser amount are not acceptable. This amount will not be reflected in the quote amount on VRBO.

The property must be occupied for the entire rental period by the Guest signing the Lodging Agreement (Responsible Guest), and all occupants of the Property shall be supervised by the Responsible Guest. The Responsible Guest must be at least 25 years of age. If the party is made up of unrelated individuals (a group rental where the Responsible Guest is NOT the legal guardian/parent of any other guests), ALL guests occupying the property must be at least 25 years of age.

We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover Credit Cards and eChecks for your initial deposit. We also accept personal checks for final payments. Final payments are due 30 days prior to your check-in date. NOTE: Any payments within 30 days of arrival require to be in certified funds or by credit card. You will be provided a link to a Guest Portal where you can securely make your payments online.

VRBO BOOKINGS: This property is hosted by the management company noted as Owner on VRBO. After booking the property you will be charged a booking fee by VRBO. ALL other fees and the rental amount will be charged by the management company and paid to the management company. Once you have booked you will be contacted by the management company and sent a Lodging Agreement that must be signed. Apart from Damage Protection, all fees associated with the booking are displayed in the VRBO booking.


Lewes Lic #R2300087

Vacation Rental Reviews

• We expected more - Cape Shores is still our favorite!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2026

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  a guest from Annapolis, MD does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Pros: 5 houses from beach access, nice furnishings, updated recently, great layout for families
  
  Cons: dirty kitchen (utensils and pots/pans were put in cabinets unwashed), not beach ready (no chairs and broken umbrellas - we’ve rented 7x in cape shores and all of the other houses were better equipped), old/stained pillows and mattress covers (bc you dress your own beds, we saw every stain), generally needed to be cleaned better (dog hair was everywhere - we don’t have a dog, under the beds were filthy, there was leftover condiments and food in the freezer, toiletries were left in the bathrooms - again, I get the sentiment of leaving it for others to use, but we have never had this before in any other BH rental).
  
  Extra con: BH uses GFW for their linen rentals. The linen delivery we got was so musty I had to rewash everything.

  • Manager Responded on 6/29/2026

    Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Cleanliness is a top priority for us, and we're disappointed to learn about the condition of the kitchen items, pet hair, areas that were overlooked during cleaning, and the items left behind by previous guests. This is not the standard we strive to provide, and we've shared your comments with the cleaning company so these concerns can be addressed. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the beach equipment. While amenities can vary by property, we understand how important it is for guests to have well-maintained, functional items available during their stay. We will reach out to the owner. We're also sorry to hear about your experience with the linen rental service. We have shared your comments with our linen provider so they can investigate and improve their quality control. We value your feedback, as it helps us identify opportunities to improve the guest experience. Thank you again for bringing these issues to our attention, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.

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• Great House!

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2025

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  a guest from South Burlington, VT recommends this vacation rental

  We've been staying in Cape Shores for 10 years and this was the nicest, cleanest house. Very well kept up for sure! All the amenities needed, and especially the widows walk - so relaxing!

  • Manager Responded on 8/18/2025

    Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that after 10 years of staying in Cape Shores, you found our home to be the nicest and cleanest you've ever rented. That is truly the highest compliment we could receive. We take great pride in keeping the property well-maintained and stocked with all the amenities our guests need for a perfect vacation. It makes us so happy to know that you enjoyed the widow's walk and found it to be a relaxing spot. We hope you'll make our home your go-to for all your future trips to Cape Shores! Lewes Rental Team

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• 140 Henlopen Proptery/Lewes, DE

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2024

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  a guest from Springfield, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Overall stay was great. The property had plenty of room to accommodate our 13 guests. Location was perfect with access to the beach and quick commute to friends. One of your guests had dog hair on there bed and we noticed dust and sand in the kitchen and living room area upon our arrival. Not a huge make our break situation. One thing I found a bit unfortunate was no hand soap throughout the house. There was plenty of dish soap from left overall guests and a pantry full of coffee essentials, trash bags etc. The linen package which I recall was 300 or 400 USD. We did not purchase the package and were fine bringing our own linens and towels. This was not a huge deal but don't understand when being charged a cleaning fee and had to purchase insurance of why this was not accommodate? Overall though it was a great weekend with friends and family.

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• 140 Henlopen Shores Circle in a nutshell

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  Marge C from Broomall, PA recommends this vacation rental

  The house was beautiful and well-appointed. Fixtures appeared new. The kitchen appeared new. It is close to the beach. We all felt comfortable in this house. One problem, not created by the owner, was the 3 clogged toilets (out of 4) we experienced. Evidently this was caused by a cleaning solution that congealed in the drain. This problem was not fully solved until Wednesday of our vacation week. That was a bit of a bummer. Our rental agent couldn’t get a handyman out until Tuesday. And then we had another clog near midnight. The owner finally had a plumber come out to check the drains on Thursday. All clear. This is lovely home for a vacation. Our 12 people were comfortable. Our party experienced several local restaurants, especially sea food ones. All our party had good meals.

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• family beach vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  Kevin & Dale S from Greenwich, NY recommends this vacation rental

  the only problem was ice machine did not work. and the washer quit after two loads of laundry. Did not spin..

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• College reunion

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2023

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  a guest from Lansdale, PA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great weekend at the house. Everyone had their own space and the proximity to the beach and state park were perfect.

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• Great family house!

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2022

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  Jennifer B recommends this vacation rental

  Loved being so close to Cape Henlopen - we rode bikes every day and played lots of frisbee golf. House is really nice and comfortable... not as posh as the mansions all around it seem to be, but pleasant. Bedrooms are quiet if the living room is noisy with family. Kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of tableware. Had a bit of trouble getting in because since the envelope had keys, I thought they would get us in, but they didn't work in the basement door. Then I realized the keychain had a code for the front door, and that took several tries to open. But realtor rep was nice about it. All in all, a great week!

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• College reunion

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2022

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  a guest from Lansdale, PA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great weekend away with old college buddies. The house had plenty of room for us to congregate and play games today. The guys enjoyed the ping pong too.

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• Family time: down by the Bay

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2022

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  Janice B from Manheim, PA recommends this vacation rental

  September turned out to be a beautiful time at the bay and the short walk from the house to the bay was perfect. This was our first family vacation with our grand baby so proximity to the beach was important. The house was lovely with adequate space for the 8 of use to spread put. We spent mornings on the rooftop, sipping coffee and watching the sunrise. The backporch was perfect for dinner each night. We cook and eat in so having a well stocked kitchen is important to us. There is room to grow in having newer cookware. We loved our time and would return again. Thanks so much!!

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• 140 Henlopen

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2022

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  a guest from Brooklyn, NY recommends this vacation rental

  Lovely home. Lots of room. Beautiful view of bay from roof deck

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• We loved everything about this house!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2022

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  Carolyn M from Middletown, DE recommends this vacation rental

  The layout of this house is perfect for large family and/or friend gatherings. The decks and porches are lovely. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking and serving. It is super convenient to the bay, the ocean, the pool the park, good restaurants, everything. Hope to stay here again in the near future!

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• Great home for a beach getaway

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2022

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  Camala S from Lewistown, PA recommends this vacation rental

  The home was just as described. It was beautiful, clean, well maintained. There were 8 adult women who spent the weekend at this home. We had plenty of space in the home. The lay out of the house was great. You can not beat the location as it's within walking distance to the beach and private pier. Cape Henlopen is a short 5 min drive and to ride the ferry to Cape May is also a short 5 min from the house. We enjoyed the restaurant Irish Eyes for dinner and the view of the boats was a bonus. You will enjoy this home as much as we did.

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• Weekend trip

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2022

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  Julie S from Bel Air, MD recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay there. Three things...
  They offer a ping pong table and paddles, but no balls. We looked high and low but there were none.
  Two, there is a great fireplace, but the pilot wasn't turned on so even though it was 45 degrees out, we couldn't use it. The pictures show a long picnic table on the same porch as the patio furniture but there wasn't one. Picture should be updated.
  Otherwise, it is a great location. The house was very open and had the necessary things in the kitchen that we needed. Touch of Italy is a great little restaurant and highly recommended.

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• Great house

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Brooklyn, NY recommends this vacation rental

  The house had just about everything we needed--just wish it were a little closer to the entrance to Cape Henlopen Park.

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