Delightful beach cottage located on a nearly half-acre wooded lot in the private community of Middlesex Beach, just a short walk to the Ocean and minutes from the Bethany Beach boardwalk! This one-of-a-kind coastal retreat features a beautiful screened atrium with a pebble courtyard surrounded by wood decking and an impressive soaring ceiling filled with skylights. On the East side of this relaxing gathering space is the main living areas with vaulted ceilings, double sided fireplace, and beautiful LVP flooring. Just off the great room is the spacious primary bedroom suite and an additional bedroom and half bathroom. The West side of the home offers 2 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. An outdoor shower makes cleaning up from a day at the beach a breeze and a storage shed will hold all of your chairs and umbrellas. Walk just a few short blocks to the lifeguarded beach or drive over and utilize the private beach parking lots as a resident of Middlesex Beach. Offered furnished, this home is ready to be enjoyed.  Situated on a quiet non-thru street and nestled among mature pine trees, this is the perfect location to feel tucked away from the crowds yet close to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and entertainment.