Holly Haven (Since 1941)

 

15 Brooklyn Avenue,

Rehoboth, Beach, DE 19971

(302) 227-8378 (in season)

(302) 645-5618 (off season)

Haide Earl, Manager/Proprietor

If you are looking for affordability in a relaxed atmosphere that is close to the beach, look no farther.  The beach is "that-a-way" (100 yards to the right as you view Holly Haven from this direction)! 

As a guest of "Holly Haven" returns from a swim in the Atlantic Ocean, sunning on the beach, or a walk on the boardwalk, "Holly Haven's" informal atmosphere gives the distinct feeling of stepping back in time to a more relaxed and slower paced era.  It is easy to feel you are returning home.  The well cared for yard and gardens are a testimony to the rest of this special establishment which simply says "welcome".

   Other amenities include;

  • Complimentary morning coffee or tea
  • Spacious rooms
  • In-room air conditioning
  • In-room refrigerators (small)
  • Off-street parking (one car per room maximum)
  • A spacious wrap-around porch for outdoor dining, conversation and observation
  • A secluded picnic table
  • Outdoor showers (a refreshing summer treat)

While the Holly Haven Apartment is available year round, rooms are only available during the season (from Memorial Day thru October 15).  Please check availability.  Room accommodations are for 2, 3 or 4 occupants. Children welcome, sorry, no pets please. Room rates listed below are for two occupants. (Please call (302)227-8378 for Special Family and Single Rates not listed below):

Room rates:

  • $70.00 Sunday to Thursday A.M. (multiple night stays only)
  • $80.00 for all one night stays
  • $80.00 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights (2 night minimum)
  • Special Family Rates
  • Special Singles Rates - Sunday to Thursday A.M.
  • Special Weekly Rate
  • Check-in time 2 P.M. to 9 P.M.
  • Check-out time 10 A.M.
  • Rates are subject to an 8% DE accommodation tax.

The spacious rooms and affordable rates may make it hard to leave!

The "Holly Haven Apartment", (described below and sorry, no pets please) is located above the garage, and accommodates up to 8 people:  Check-in time is at 2 P.M. on Saturdays; Check-out time is the following Saturday at 10 A.M.

  • two bedrooms,
  • 1 1/2 baths,
  • fully equipped kitchen,
  • dining/living room,
  • TV & VCR
  • off-street parking for one car.
  • second story family loft
  • $880 per week from May 14th to June 12th
  • $1,380 per week from June 12th to September 11th    
  • $880 per week after September 11th to May 14.

Any available weekends are pro-rated, according to the number of people in the rental party.  The apartment is also available for off-season rental (3 night minimum only).

(Apartment rates are subject to a 3% Tax.)

Maps and brochures of local attractions and dining information are available on the sun porch, or in your room.  You can also ask Haide for the best deals in town.

 

Holly Haven History

Rehoboth Beach was named from the scriptures.  Rehoboth - which means "room enough" was originally established as a location for Methodist Camp meetings.  Some of the original beach-camp houses of Rehoboth Beach still stand.  The front portion of "Holly Haven" is an example of that history. 

The two lots on which "Holly Haven" is built, were laid out by "The Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church".  The "plots" are recorded as such in the Sussex County Recorder's Office in Georgetown, DE. 

The deed to the land and original premises dates back more than 100 years.  The history recorded here begins with 1913. 

George W. Bright, then owner, sold the original lots, one to Robert K. Stephenson in 1913, and the other to Ella C. Emery.  Al and Marie Leaman purchased the combined properties from the family of Robert K. Stephenson in March of 1941.  The Leamans named the property "Holly Haven" and began renting rooms during the season.  A few years later, Al Leaman built the three-story addition to the original house which now holds the 12 rooms rented each season.  He also built the garage apartment as well. 

In 1999 the property came to Haide and Bill Earl who own and operate "Holly Haven" today.  Their desire is that the property under their management would continue to reflect the wholesome and quiet lifestyle that prevailed during the times that the community was established.