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12 Illinois Avenue

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Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Dogs allowed.

12 Illinois Avenue Lewes, Delaware 19958 United States

Beach block dog friendly home with sleeping for 10! It doesn't get much better than this.... The first floor living room is open and roomy for gatherings for movie watching or game playing. Adjacent to the dining area and kitchen, this is the perfect space for hanging out together. Just off of the dining area is a screened in porch with seating made for relaxing with a good book or a cup of coffee.

The first floor also features a master bedroom and bathroom along with two additional bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. The second floor has another bedroom and a full bathroom.

This home sits right on the corner of Cedar Street and Illinois Avenue - just one block to Lewes Beach. Spend your days on the beach with easy access to the house for lunch or snacks.

Dog Friendly, 60 pounds or less, with non-refundable fee and signed addendum (1 dog allowed unless previous approval from owner) Ask your agent for details

Friday to Friday Rental

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.

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 is an additional fee that will NOT be included on VRBO.

We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover Credit Cards for your initial deposit. Final payments are due 30 days prior to your arrival date, and will be automatically charged to your card on file if not paid prior to the due date. If you’d like to make a payment with a personal check or eCheck, please contact your agent for details. NOTE: Any payments within 30 days of arrival are required to be in certified funds or by credit card.

VRBO BOOKINGS: This property is hosted by the management company noted as owner on this site. 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 on VRBO, you will be contacted by a representative from the management company via phone or email and you will be sent a Lodging Agreement that must be signed to confirm your reservation. Apart from damage protection, all fees associated with the booking are displayed in the VRBO booking. Unless indicated otherwise, Linens/Towels and paper products are NOT INCLUDED. Guests may rent Linens/Towels through the hosting company or bring their own.

Lewes Lic# R2300336

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type House, 2 story
Unit Code ILLN12
Beds 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 bunk beds
Bathrooms 3 bathrooms
Rooms Sleeps 10, 1 King; 2 Queen; 2 Bunk Bed
Floor Area 1 square feet
Pets Dogs allowed.
Destination Lewes
Community/Area LEW - Lewes Beach
Location to Ocean/Bay Bay Block
CheckIn Location Lewes Office
Pet Policies Dog-Friendly (Fees Apply)
Indoor Features A/C: Central Air, A/C: Window Units, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Bath, Washer/Dryer, W/D Location: In Unit, Fireplace: Gas
Kitchen Features Refrigerator/Freezer, Range/Oven - Electric, Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffee Maker: Drip
Outdoor Features Deck, Porch: Screened, Grill: Gas, Outdoor Shower
Media & Entertainment Wireless Internet, TV Service: Smart TV/Streaming, DVD/Disc Player, Books, Games & Puzzles
Parking Driveway, Parking Spaces - 4
Turnday Friday 7N
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100% of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

  • Awesome!

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2026

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    a guest from Syracuse, NY recommends this vacation rental

    This house was a real find. Perfect location and a great size for our family. Could not have been better, highly recommend!

    • Manager Responded on 8/19/2026

      Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the home was such a great find and that the location and size were a perfect fit for your family. We truly appreciate your enthusiastic recommendation and are so glad you had such a great stay. We hope to welcome your family back for another wonderful getaway! Lewes Rental Team

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  • 12 Illinois Avenue

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2026

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    Lawrence D from Newark, DE recommends this vacation rental

    All went well except for (1) partial conking out of the AC on July 4, which was prompting repaired on Monday the 6th; and (2) my falling in the large shower in the master suite, which lacks any grab bars within the shower space. I fell in there (I'm 82), but fortunately did not suffer any serious damage. I highly recommend installation of at least one grab bar in there.

    • Manager Responded on 7/14/2026

      Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback. I am writing to you directly to express my sincere apologies for the issues you encountered during your holiday. I am so sorry to hear about your fall in the master suite. Please know that your health and safety are paramount. I have contacted the property owners regarding your request for a grab bar. Additionally, I apologize that the AC issue persisted through the holiday weekend. While we are glad it was repaired on Monday, I understand the significant inconvenience it caused during your stay. Thank you for your honesty. Your feedback has been documented and will be used to make immediate improvements to the property. Lewes Rental Team

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  • Great Location and House

    Stayed 1 day ending in September, 2024

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    Leslie V from Catonsville, MD recommends this vacation rental

    This was our 4th year year at 12 Illinois Ave. We really like the short walk to the beach and the two car garage has a lot of storage for bikes and beach chairs/toys. And the additional fridge/freezer in the garage is very helpful for beverages. The outside shower is nice and was recently upgraded. The outside grill is also new this year There were three couples and each couple has a separate bathroom. The two grandkids will really enjoy the bunk bed room in another year or two. The kitchen is well appointed with everything needed for big family dinners. Our favorite room is still the screen porch where everyone enjoys morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. We just wish it was a little larger. Another nice feature is the large sectional couch for watching tv. Our only complaint is the icemaker did not work, but that was a minor inconvenience. Our Berkshire-Hathaway representative was also quick to respond to any requests.

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  • 12 Illinois Ave. Lewes

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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    Lawrence D from Newark, DE recommends this vacation rental

    Excellent.

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  • Lewes Beach vacation

    Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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    Dawn M from Sterling, VA recommends this vacation rental

    This was a great house. Perfect lay out for my family of 7. The location was a very quick walk to the beach. We could leave our chairs and umbrellas on the beach overnight and no one bothers them. The house had a lot of extras left by other guests. Having an easily accessible garage with a handicap ramp was nice. The house was not super clean but I reported that to the agent. I enjoyed the front porch and the screened in porch in the back as well.

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  • 12 Illinois

    Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2023

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    Cynthia L from Kensington, MD recommends this vacation rental

    The property was filthy when we arrived--food on the dishes in the cupboard, fingernails in the sink, poop in the toilet, etc. We had to start cleaning it ourselves in order to even begin to get settled. We were thankful the management company sent out a cleaning lady who did a fine job and helped make us feel more comfortable. Unfortunately, after seeing it in the state it was in, it was hard to relax and feel at home there and put a damper on our trip.

    • Manager Responded on 1/30/2025

      That sounds like such a frustrating experience, especially when you're just trying to settle in and enjoy your time. It’s great that the cleaning lady was able to help, but it’s understandable that the initial state of the property would make it hard to fully relax. Very sorry that the house was not cleaned prior to your arrival.

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  • Our Stay at 12 Illinois Ave

    Stayed 14 days ending in July, 2023

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    Michael K from Vienna, VA recommends this vacation rental

    Wonderful house in a prime location. We enjoy both very much. And, overall Maureen Kyritsis' service is wonderful. Mike Kerley

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  • Always a wonderful vacation

    Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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    Robert & Ann Marie W from Honey Brook, PA recommends this vacation rental

    Wonderful and relaxing
    Good family time

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  • Short Walk to the Beach

    Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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    Leslie V from Catonsville, MD recommends this vacation rental

    This was our 4th time at 12 Illinois and it was pretty much perfect as usual. Everything was as expected, except the dishwasher was not unloaded. That did not detract from the experience as everything else was perfect as it has been in the past. We will definitely stay here again.

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  • Our Stay at 12 Illinois Ave

    Stayed 14 days ending in July, 2022

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    Michael K from Vienna, VA recommends this vacation rental

    Lovely house in excellent condition, close to the beach and Lewes, DE amenities. This was our fourth stay here. What's not to like.

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