My husband and I, who live in the DC metro area, rented this property for a week. We were looking for a place to travel that wasn't too far away, that would be generally safe during the pandemic, and would be different enough from our current location that we could feel like we were on vacation. This place did not disappoint!
At first, I felt a little guilty renting such a huge house... but it turned out to be an excellent choice for these challenging COVID times. During the first part of the week, the two of us worked remotely from this location. The house is designed to offer abundant sunshine at all times of the day, even in the winter, which lifted our spirits; in particular, the crows nest was a great place to work, offering expansive views of the surrounding area. There were plenty of grocery stores nearby to get food.
Later, another couple and friend (our "vacation pod") joined us for the long weekend. Each couple/guest had their own level of the house, which made social distancing much easier and provided a level of privacy we wouldn't be able to get at other properties. Each floor has its own temperature control, which was a great fit for our group's needs. The third floor (main level, with kitchen, living room, and dining room) was large enough to allow us to cook, eat, and hang out together while maintaining some distance from each other.
The outdoor area with firepit and hot tub was SO good! Even in the dead of winter, we utilized that area quite a bit. The hot tub is gigantic and easily could accommodate six people, so there was plenty of room for our group.
I love being near the ocean in the winter. One can reach the beach via a 10-minute walk. As much as I love the Rehoboth boardwalk, I loved the easy access to Dewey Beach, where there were fewer people; I felt safe enough to walk around without a mask and enjoy the sunshine.
Overall, this house is a fantastic choice. Although my group was small, I can imagine this place working very well for multiple families vacationing together. The house is conducive to social gatherings while allowing each family a separate level for down time and privacy. Highly recommend!