3 Mi to Dtwn: Home w/ Yard in Newark

17 McCord Dr, Newark, DE 19713, Newark, United States

Guest rating: 4.0 / 5

Overview

3 Mi to Dtwn: Home w/ Yard in Newark is a private home-style stay in Newark, Delaware, positioned as a convenient base a few miles from downtown. The property name indicates a yard, but specific in-home amenities and layout details are not documented in the available listing data. Star classification is not provided.

Location

The address is 17 McCord Dr, Newark, DE 19713, in the Newark area with access to both outdoor recreation and Wilmington-area cultural attractions. Nearby options include Delaware Park Casino (about 5.6 km away) and White Clay Creek State Park (about 7.8 km away). A wider set of museums and estates—such as Hagley Museum, Delaware Art Museum, and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library—are within roughly 13–18 km.

Nearby Nature & Parks

Outdoor day trips are a notable draw from this location, with White Clay Creek State Park (about 7.8 km) and Lums Pond State Park (about 11.6 km) both within an easy drive. Brandywine Creek (about 17.3 km) and Mt. Cuba Center (about 14.2 km) expand the range of scenic and garden-focused outings. These options make the property a practical hub for travelers prioritizing trails, green space, and regional landscapes.

Nearby Attractions & Museums

For history and culture, First State National Historical Park is around 13.3 km away, while Fort Delaware State Park is about 15.2 km away. Museum visits can include Hagley Museum (about 16.6 km), Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (about 16.8 km), and the Delaware Art Museum (about 16.7 km). Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Nemours Estate are also within about 18 km.

Best for

This home-style stay suits travelers who want a Newark base with straightforward driving access to downtown and to Wilmington-area museums and historic sites, including Hagley Museum and First State National Historical Park. It’s also a strong fit for outdoors-focused visitors planning time at White Clay Creek State Park or Lums Pond State Park. Guests seeking extensive on-site facilities should note that amenities are not documented.

Travel tips

Plan on using a car or rideshare to reach most points of interest; nearby attractions are spread across Newark and the Wilmington area (roughly 5–18 km away). If you’re splitting time between parks and museums, group outings by area—White Clay Creek State Park is closer, while Winterthur, Nemours, and the Brandywine-area attractions are farther. The property is marketed as about 3 miles from downtown Newark, which can help with estimating drive times for dining and errands.

What guests say

This property has a public rating of 4.0 based on 1 review, but no review excerpts are available to identify specific recurring themes. With only a single rating and no textual feedback, it’s not possible to summarize consistent positives (such as cleanliness, comfort, or location convenience) or negatives (such as noise or maintenance). Prospective guests may want to consider the location factors—proximity to downtown Newark and nearby parks and museums—when evaluating fit.

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