We try to go away each October for a weekend with our three kids and this year we really hit it out of the park when we decided to see what all the buzz is about at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach. We lucked out with weather to get some beach time in, took an adventurous drive to Cape Henlopen and Lewes where we had lunch amidst live music, and took advantage of the state park’s bike barn, spectacular views and history from the gorgeous wooded pine dunes. We also enjoyed plenty of outdoor dining and mini golf in Bethany and Fenwick Island, both just a stones throw from this lovely home base! We even fit in some tennis on the incredibly well-kept and beautifully landscaped courts. What a surprise that our stay was under the shade of mature vegetation and surrounded by such lush scenery! We were able to connect over buckets of Fishers popcorn, fudge, and board games, while having more than enough space to spread out in this unit with our kids who range from age 6-15 and were very comfortable. The kitchen is updated and spacious. The ceilings are nice and high. The majority of the flooring is new. The bedrooms are clean, crisp and well-decorated. The washer and dryer are conveniently located as are the two large full baths, and the living space extends seamlessly to the wrap around screened in porch. We enjoyed relaxing on the indoor sectional to the sound of evening rain and ocean breezes, thanks to the sliding doors to the porch. The large windows in the master bedroom also maintain a connection to the outdoors, letting in plenty of light, though we appreciated the ‘black out’ shades of the window coverings in each of the bedrooms. This is the first beach home we have stayed where linens, towels and small toiletry items are provided like a hotel. There is also plenty of storage room for luggage that we noticed in the large master closet. We would have loved to have dish soap in addition to the dishwasher tablets. We also hope next time the emailed instructions can be like bulleted lists having easy-to-follow sub headings versus information buried in text. As for the unit however, don’t pass this one by. You can tell that the owners really care and that the property managers and housekeeping and grounds staff do too! Parking is right outside your lower level front door and amenities are within walking distance.