Delightful beach cottage located on a nearly half-acre lot in the private community of Middlesex Beach, just steps to the Ocean and minutes from the Bethany Beach boardwalk! This one-story coastal retreat features an impressive great room with soaring ceilings and open floorplan that combines the dine-in kitchen with the living area. This space opens to an expansive 3-season room that offers an additional area to dine as well as a gathering space. A breezeway connects the main home's 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with an additional wing that provides the flexibility to enjoy 2 more spacious bedrooms and an additional full bathroom. This property is full of coastal charm with exposed-beam wood ceilings and wide plank wood walls all painted a crisp white for a bright an airy feeling. Walk just a few short blocks to the beach or drive over and utilize the private beach parking lots as a resident of Middlesex Beach. Offered furnished, this home is turn-key! 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.