Silver Lake Guest House

20388 Silver Lake Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Rehoboth Beach, United States

Guest rating: 4.8 / 5

Overview

Silver Lake Guest House is a sophisticated, adult-only bed-and-breakfast set in a brick mansion with stately columns on a waterfowl preserve overlooking Silver Lake. The property emphasizes a quiet, garden-and-water setting while still being close to Rehoboth Beach’s central attractions.

Rooms & Apartments

Rooms are described as modest and include WiFi access, private bathrooms, and cable TV. Upgraded rooms add conveniences such as minifridges plus either private decks or lake views. For longer stays or more space, apartments in the separate carriage house add full kitchens and living areas.

Breakfast & Shared Spaces

A continental breakfast is served in a sunroom. Guests also have access to a guest kitchen and common living areas, providing additional flexibility beyond breakfast hours.

Outdoor Amenities

Outdoor features include sundecks, grills, a boat dock, and perennial gardens, along with an outdoor shower. These amenities support relaxed time on-site, especially for guests who want to enjoy the lakefront setting.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The guest house is about a 12-minute walk from an LGBT-friendly beach off the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, with the Boardwalk itself 1354 m away and Funland 1139 m away. Other nearby points of interest include Jungle Jim’s (2271 m), Rehoboth Art League (2336 m), and the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum (1587 m). For day trips, Cape Henlopen State Park is 8861 m away and Delaware Seashore State Park is 10223 m away; the property is also about a 10-minute drive from US Highway 9.

Best for

This adult-only B&B is best suited to couples or adult travelers seeking a quieter stay on Silver Lake while remaining within walking distance of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk area. It also fits guests who prefer more of a residential, hosted experience, with common living areas, a sunroom breakfast, and outdoor spaces like sundecks, gardens, grills, and a boat dock. Longer-stay travelers may especially value the carriage house apartments with full kitchens and living areas.

Travel tips

If you want Boardwalk access without staying on the Coastal Highway corridor, this location puts the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk (1354 m) and Funland (1139 m) within an easy walk. Plan time for on-site downtime as well—sundecks, gardens, grills, and the dock make the lakefront setting part of the experience. Drivers can note the guest house is about a 10-minute drive from US Highway 9, and parking is free on-site.

What guests say

Guest feedback centers on attentive, high-care hosting and strong service from the owners. Location is another recurring highlight, with guests emphasizing the convenience of being a short walk from the beach and close to Rehoboth Avenue/Boardwalk-area attractions. Reviewers also frame it as a preferred alternative to larger highway-area hotels, suggesting the setting and experience feel more personal. No specific recurring negatives are provided in the available excerpts.

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