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Situated in Bear and only 20 km from Old Dutch House, Whispering Oak Mansion features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 34 km from Delaware Museum of Natural History and provides a housekeeping service. The homestay has family rooms. Some units in the homestay have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Guests at the homestay can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at Whispering Oak Mansion, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. An indoor play area is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Dayett Station is 10 km from Whispering Oak Mansion, while University of Delaware is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is New Castle Airport, 18 km from the homestay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Bear
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  • Yves
    Canada Canada
    We have been stopping there on our two-day trips to and from the Outer Banks for the past three years. The location suits our needs perfectly. In addition, the place is calm, perfectly clean and the hosts are great. Highly recommended.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very nice place to stay with a friendly, helpful host. It's set in an attractive area and the building itself is pretty. Beds were comfortable and room was as warm or cool as we needed. Easy parking. Facilities were excellent, breakfast was...
  • J
    Joseph
    United States United States
    Satisfactory. Nice selection of breakfast buns, cereal, and fruit.

Hosted by Karin Jakubowski

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Karin Jakubowski
We are surrounded by nature on the two acres our house sits on. Even though we are near off the street, it's very quiet. You can run to Lums Pond which has beautiful trails for biking and hiking. At the end of the street is a delicious Tender Bones take-out shop. Their is also an 'Oceanmart deli' with sandwiches and simple amenities, and a liquor store just minutes from our home. We are now permitting pets for an additional cost.
We have been hosting for the past 10 years. Our hope is that you find a quiet place to relax and recharge. We are here to make sure you have the best stay! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable.
15 minutes to Christiana Mall. 7 minutes to a movie theater at People’s Plaza. University of Delaware just 20 minutes away in cozy Newark with a fun Main Street filled with restaurants and shops. Rehoboth Beach and tax-free shopping at the Tanger Outlets only one hour and 15 minutes away. Lums Pond is only 5 minutes from our home with hiking trails for walking and biking as well as kayak and canoe rentals. The canal is only 8 minutes from our home which provides a paved walking/biking trail along the water. Chesapeake City and Delaware City are 20 minutes away with waterfront bar and dining.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whispering Oak Mansion
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Tennis court
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Whispering Oak Mansion takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Whispering Oak Mansion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Whispering Oak Mansion

  • Whispering Oak Mansion is 4.3 miles from the centre of Bear. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Whispering Oak Mansion offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at Whispering Oak Mansion is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Whispering Oak Mansion can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Whispering Oak Mansion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.