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The Rodney House

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Dining
Smart TV, books, offices
Smart TV, books, offices
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lewes, DE
  • Place, 1812 Memorial Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Henlopen State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Rodney House

Listed as “The most beautiful Airbnb” in Delaware on Architectural Digests website. We want this to be a relaxing memorable vacation and will do what we can to make it happen. We are local so are around to help you with anything you would require.
Walk up the stairs to the main floor that has a private office, kitchen and beautiful living room with a smart TV. The kitchen is well equipped and has a Keurig with coffee pods to start your day. There is also a washer and dryer on the main floor. The master bedroom shares the whole third floor with the master bath. The ceilings are lofty with the original exposed beams. You can walk out the front door of the apartment to all our restaurants, shopping, fishing and everything Lewes has to offer.. Shuttles are at the corner to take you to neighboring beach towns, outlet shopping, the Cape May Lewes ferry and Cape Henlopen State Park. We have designed this apartment for a romantic couple getaway, or peaceful retreat.

We do not have designated parking.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Zwaanendael Museum. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a washer/dryer in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer and living room
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lewes Beach and 9 minutes from Tanger Outlets
The Rodney House offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lewes apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Trash is located behind the building.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Large two Story Apartment in Downtown Historic Lewes Lewes
Large two Story Apartment in Downtown Historic Lewes Apartment

The Rodney House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was amazing. I love the Rodney house and its proximity to all of the restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in Lewes at this property. This is our second time staying here and we really like the location and the place. Its older and charming but has all the amenities you need. And the hosts make sure you have everything you need for a pleasant stay. Parking can be challenging, but it's worth it in the end to feel like you can stroll out to dinner or roll out of bed and grab a great cup of coffee and a window-look at some antiques, if that is your thing. We will return. (If I were looking to improve the place, I would try to add a few lights with wall switches. I am sure that is challenging with the older building, but that's something we noticed)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOAN M., WHITE HALL

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is ideal for 2! Cozy, comfortable, wonderful location. Our 6th visit so you know it's great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent stay at the Rodney house!! The history of the house is amazing, and the location was unbeatable - walking distance to beach and right on the main strip. We were able to find free parking a few blocks away that made things very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable place in the heart of town and within a short walk to the beach. The hosts thought of all the little extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Baltimore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rodney House was so comfy, so welcoming, and perfectly located. There were also a number of "little things" that really added to the experience: snacks in kitchen, local beers in the fridge, and a carafe of cold water in the bedroom. We'd been to Lewes plenty of times before, but this is the first time we stayed in town, and the Rodney House provided a great home base. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at the Rodney House and it once again proved to be the perfect spot for our Lewes getaway. Clean, spacious, comfortable and perfectly located, the Rodney House is an ideal home base for exploring all the area has to offer. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was great! The owners, the cleanliness, the place itself, and they even had beer in the fridge when we arrived. 10 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

The owners were very helpful and went out of their way to be very accommodating. We had a great stay at their house. It was located at a perfect place too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location for shopping and dining! Lewes is special!

Spacious and lovely 1 Bedrm and 1 Bath on upper level.Lovely Full Kitchen and Stylish Furnishings. Really enjoyed the Books and Snacks. Two sets of stairs are featured in the listing. However, The ceiling heights were not shown and a bit low on the stairs so you have to DUCK to keep from hitting your head and steps were dark and difficult to see, especially when carrying luggage. Comfortable heating and easy check in and out.Would highly recommend, however disclosure of the low ceilings for Seniors. Parking nearby, however, no reserved area for this Apartment on busy street. Thank you hostesses, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So many thoughtful details

This is a great apartment, in a great location. Spacious, well-designed, and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything you need, and provided so many welcoming details.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Buffalo

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fall getaway in Lewes!

Loved the location in Lewes to explore the area! Lots of history, shops & restaurants walking distance from the property. Host was very responsive to communications & the check in/out process was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Apartment

Wonderful location with lovely accommodations and very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MM L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

This was one of my favorite bookings on VRBO. There are no negatives for this property. The location is right downtown in the middle of all the action. Pa4k your car and enjoy strolling anywhere you’d like to go. The historical nature of the property is outstanding. It was extremely clean and comfortable and they provide everything needed. It lacked nothing to make the stay comfortable. They were always quick to respond to any communications. The bed/ pillows offer a good night’s sleep. Highly recommend and I would gladly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

This was our second time enjoying this property - perfect location and awesome atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom I., CHESTERFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

Great location. Wonderful restaurants all close by. Owner is very thoughtful with her welcome gifts. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect!!

10/10 for sure!! Everything was perfect! Welcoming and excellent response time on any questions we had. We love the area and have found a new favorite place to stay! Free parking is easily available on Market St and Lewes Oyster House is an absolute must! Thank you again Deanna and Ashley for such amazing accommodations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful space

Very cool apartment. Spacious and well appointed. Lots of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MM L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST!

We thought the property was even more beautiful in person. The location canNOT be beat. The hosts have provided all the essentials. One of the best properties we’ve experienced. We’ll definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Perfect location, right next door to Fairy Godmother. Nice check amenities, plenty of towels/necessities for our visit, even a beach bag, beach towels, flip flops and chairs. Only teenie tiny suggestion would be clips for bags in the utility drawer, otherwise these owners have thought of everything to make the stay so easy & fun. Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment in the heart of historic Lewes

Great location to sample the different cafes and restaurants of Lewes, or simply walk the streets and admire the beautiful architecture. Also worked well for two days of telework, with a great office alcove with desk and the dining table in a separate room for a second teleworker. So much space in the apartment and close to everything. Easy and free street parking in April (I understand that changes to metered street parking in the summer).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Laraison F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lewes DE

The apartment was a perfect fit for us. Very well located in the center of old town and within walking distance of good restaurants and a good bakery for our breakfast needs. A cosy place to relax and hang out. We would want to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024