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Elevated 2BR/2BA Retreat | Easy Drive to UD, DSU

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Middletown, DE
  • Place, Frightland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Houses of Odessa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Elevated 2BR/2BA Retreat | Easy Drive to UD, DSU

2026 Graduations and Alumni weekends: Attending UD or DSU Graduation? Just a 25-minute straight commute up 896 to UD or down Rt1 to DSU.

Your Graduation and Event Landing Space in Middletown
🏡Skip the cramped hotel rooms. Whether you are in town for alumni weekend, a college graduation, or a local spring wedding, the Azure Elephant Haven offers the space and convenience your group needs to recharge.

The Layout (Perfect for Sharing):
🛏️This apartment features a highly desirable split-bedroom floor plan. The Primary Suite (King bed w/ en suite) and the Guest Wing (King bed + Full Bath) are located on opposite ends of the central living space. This ensures privacy if two couples, family with teenagers or colleagues are sharing the unit.
🪹Home Amenities: In-unit washer and dryer, multiple workspaces, and full Chef's kitchen
🌞Relaxation: Private outdoor spaces - sunny back deck, shady front porch
👶🏼Family Friendly: Traveling with little ones? Request our "Tot Spot" package to connect with a local provider so you don't have to pack bulky gear.
🚗 Two (2) dedicated driveway spaces are provided. Overflow street parking is available.

📍THE HEART OF MIDDLETOWN
Centrally located in the MOT corridor with easy access to Routes 1/13 and 896/302 and I-95:
Medical: minutes to Encompass Health / ChristianaCare.
Business: less than 5 miles to Amazon PHL7.
Sports: 15 minutes to Kirkwood Sports, 45 minutes to DE Turf
Retail: 10 minutes to Main Street.
Day Trips: 30 minutes to Wilmington, 30 minutes to Dover, 50 minutes to Philadelphia, 1.5 hours to Delaware Beaches
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Frightland. Enjoy features like a gym and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • 6 minutes by car from Frightland and 6 minutes from Mapleton Square
This vacation home offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside ONLY. No butts

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Load washing machine but don't start
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests MUST follow HOA rules and guidelines. This information will be shared with you.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: NO animals allowed AT ALL

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: NOT child-proofed; ensure your child's safety.

Events

No events allowed
No more than 8 people

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside ONLY. No butts

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No more than 8 people
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number TU00001814072

Property is also known as

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Elevated 2BR/2BA Retreat | Easy Drive to UD, DSU Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host! House supplied well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025