Private Home + 3 Bed/1.5 Bath + 2MI - University of Delaware
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Private Home + 3 Bed/1.5 Bath + 2MI - University of Delaware is an entire smoke-free, three-bedroom private home in the Delaware City/Newark area, positioned for easy access to the University of Delaware. The property is geared toward longer, live-like-a-local stays with in-home laundry, a full kitchen, and multiple entertainment setups. It has a strong public rating of 4.855932 based on 118 reviews.
Space & In-Home Features
The home includes air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and an ironing board, plus a washer for convenient mid-stay resets. Entertainment is a major focus: the property is described as having seven TVs (including a large 66-inch living-room TV and a TV in each bedroom) and a PlayStation 4. The kitchen setup includes a microwave and an oven/stove, and the host notes a Keurig coffee maker with milk frother and complimentary snacks, coffee, and water.
Outdoor Patio & Grill Setup
A standout feature is the expansive backyard/patio area with a gazebo fitted with a mosquito net, designed for gathering and relaxing outdoors. The home includes an outdoor grill (charcoal grill noted) and two propane fire pits, with propane provided by the host. Charcoal for the grill is not provided.
Location & Getting Around
The listing highlights proximity to the University of Delaware, describing it as walkable for campus visits. Nearby transit includes Marrows Rd @ Kimberton Dr bus stop (about 285 m) and Ogletown Rd @ Marrows Rd bus stop (about 1.1 km), plus Newark train station (about 2.5 km). Wilmington Airport is roughly 10.2 km away, and Philadelphia International Airport is about 46.8 km away.
Nearby Dining
Several dining options are within a short drive, including Lefty's Alley & Eats (about 788 m), Wonder The Grove Newark (about 878 m), Del Pez Mexican Gastropub - Newark (about 903 m), and Nifty Fifty's (Newark) (about 1.0 km). BAB’s Nashville Hot Chicken is around 1.9 km away, with Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen at roughly 1.6 km. These nearby spots support easy, casual meals when you’re not using the full kitchen.
Best for
This home is best for University of Delaware visitors—families, alumni, and groups—who want a full three-bedroom house with a kitchen and outdoor space rather than a standard hotel room. It also suits travelers who value at-home entertainment and downtime, thanks to multiple TVs, cable, and a PlayStation 4, plus a patio with fire pits and a grill. Drivers will appreciate free parking and a straightforward base for campus and Newark-area dining.
Travel tips
Parking is available for two vehicles only, so plan accordingly if your group is arriving in multiple cars. If you prefer not to drive, nearby bus stops (Marrows Rd @ Kimberton Dr and Ogletown Rd @ Marrows Rd) and Newark train station are within a few kilometers; local Uber/Lyft and cab service are also noted. If you plan to use the charcoal grill, bring charcoal (propane for the fire pits is provided).
What guests say
Reviews reflect very high overall satisfaction, with guests expressing that they enjoyed their stay. While the excerpts provided are brief and do not specify detailed pros/cons, the strong rating across 118 reviews suggests consistent delivery on the core promise of a comfortable, private-home stay near the University of Delaware. No recurring negatives are identifiable from the available review excerpts.
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