Location: Broadkill Beach, Delaware, USA (In South Bowers Beach, 22 Miles North of Broadkill Beach!)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 15-16)
Keywords: House
This property is in South Bowers Beach Island, approx. 20 miles north of Broadkill Beach. It is directly on the Delaware Bay and close to Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Dover Air Force base.
Nearly new - construction completed in 2009.
Get away from the crowds, traffic, long lines, and noise! This is
the place for you! The house is brand new in 2009 and perfect for a relaxing family vacation.
Enjoy romantic walks on an empty beach. This house is directly on the Delaware Bay, and also overlooks the marsh and wetlands with birds and wildlife.
The upper level deck is very large and has panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, sunrises, moonrise, and the Milky Way (The Delaware Bay shores has virtually no night glow to hide the stars, so bring a telescope!).
The lower level also has a screened in porch and a Game/SPA room with a 6-person Hot Tub, a Foosball/game table, and a TV. This room opens to the main hallway and all bedrooms as well as the screened in deck. Board games, puzzles, and beach chairs are provided.
The Kitchen includes a breakfast bar and a double oven for the larger meals when needed, a bread machine and an electric ice cream maker, and the other standard appliances. The great room includes comfortable couches, flat screen TV, an over-sized coffee table for games. Dining area seats 14 and has 10 comfortable chairs (great for games or meetings!)
Sleeping Arrangements are:
Lower Level:
BR #1: Queen Bed. (Sleeps 2)
BR #2: Queen Bed. (2)
BR #3: Full/Twin Bunk, Trundle Bed (5)
BR #4: Twin Bunk + Twin Bunk (4).
Upper Level:
MBR: King (2)
Total: 15
If you need a smaller place, or another house nearby for an even larger group, Check out my neighbor's 3-BR rental only 3 houses away.
Rental Period & Supplies:
This rental is SUNDAY to SUNDAY so as to allow you to miss the bulk of the traffic and make it to at least one more summer swim meet if you need to. Rental does NOT include bed sheets, pillowcases, soap, or paper goods (ie, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and such). We will provide sample sizes of dishwasher soap and laundry soap, and modest cleaning supplies will be available. Please Note: This is a NON-SMOKING property. We also have a dog that visits the house occasionally, but are not inviting pets at this time.
Location & Distances:
South Bowers is located 2 hours south of Philadelphia and 2.5 hours East of Washington DC. It is one hour closer to DC than Rehoboth and two hours closer than Ocean City! We'll send detailed directions. You can use Google Maps or Mapquest to find "South Bowers Beach; 19963".
Nearby Attractions:
South Bowers is one hour directly east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and is situated near Milford for convenient hassle-free shopping. Local day trip opportunities include:
1) Relax on your nearly private beach and enjoy the sun, swimming, shell collecting, walking and running, or volleyball. Plan to relax at south Bowers. It is very quiet, and lets you get as “away from it all” as you want to be.
2) Day-trip fishing with the Bowers Beach fishing fleet – go to some of the best fishing spots on the Delaware Bay and bring home some dinner! (walk 0.1 mile with special arrangement for pier-side pickups, or drive 20 minutes to the town and its fleet (& eclectic restaurants).
3) Rehoboth Beach – enjoy the waves and the shops! (45 min)
4) Lewes town, with neat shopping and beaches (30 min)
5) Cape May NJ via the CM/Lewes Ferry. A quaint Victorian town with shopping and fun! (and the Ferry ride is a blast! (40 min to the Ferry docks)
6) Harrington Racetrack & Casino (19 miles)
7) Dover Downs Racetrack & Casino (21 miles)
8) Prime Hook Nature Preserve (GREAT birding in the winter time!)
9) Harrington DE (Antique shops, Train caboose & Agricultural Tractor museum for kids) and the Delaware State Fair ! (July 23 to Aug 1, 2009,
10) Dover International Speedway, NASCAR Racing May 29-31 and Sep 25-27! Go see the Monster Mile !! ) (about 30 min)
11) Killens Pond Water Park ( 14 miles)
12) If you have a boat and trailer, there is a convenient private ramp .1 miles away with a nominal drop fee.
13) Visit the Dover AFB during its Open House Day (was 9/21/08 last year, 1 day only) or visit relatives on R&R.
14) Shopping in Rehoboth's outlet malls! Several miles of tax-free outlet stores! (40 min)
15) Ocean City MD And Bethany Beach are about 1.5 hours away if you really want to see lots of people crowding onto the beaches and restaurants. Then come back to the relaxing quiet of South Bowers Island. Walk on the empty beaches and recharge your energy levels.
16) Kids 7-12: Solve the "mystery of the sea captains treasure". His note in the guest book is the first clue.
Note that the Delaware Bay is a tidal bay and at South Bowers has virtually no unsafe undertow or strong waves except near the river entrances. This means body-surfing opportunities are limited (like, none) but the water is clean and calm. The semi-private beaches are NOT monitored, so you need to be your own lifeguard even though there are also no real waves. The South Bowers area also has some of the cleanest water in the Delaware Bay! Swimming is great at HIGH Tide. Swim shoes recommended at all times. Miles of tidal pools are visible at low tide.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Smaller/lightweight only. No big rigs. SUV sized weight limit on 2 axels.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : Extra-comfortable Pillow-Top mattress.
- Queen Bed (2) : One Euro-Foam mattress and One Firm mattress.
- Double Bed : (With bunk on top - sleeps 2 or 3)
- Twin/Single Bed : With Trundle, sleeps 2.
- Bunk Bed (2) : One room, 2 bunk beds, sleeps 4.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : With Master King-Bed room, upper level. Stimulating Full Body-Wash showers on the lower level (Both Baths).
- Private Hot Tub : (6 Person Indoor Hot Tub overlooks the Delaware Bay!)
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Panoramic views of the Delaware Bay on two sides!
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Computer : No games or new SW installs allowed.
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Lots of traditional puzzles and family board games are already there!
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly : Can the younger children solve the mystery while there?
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum primary renter age of 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Restaurants
- Shelling
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 Rates. Note: $300 Holiday & NASCAR Surcharges apply in off-season.
Winter: Jan - 3/12: $1250/wk, $750 / 3Day Weekend
Spring Breaks: 3/11 - 25, $1500 / Week
Spring: 3/29 - 5/15: $1750 wk, $1250/3Day Weekend.
5/20-24:$1000, Memorial Day Weekend: $4,000 (Fri 5/25 pm - Mon 28 am)
5/30-6/3:$1750/wk (NASCAR) June 3-10:$1850/wk
SUMMER: 6/10 - 7/1: $2950/wk. July 1-8:$4000/wk, July 8 - Aug 19: $3250/wk
LATE SUMMER: 8/19 - 26/12: $2450, 8/26-30/12: $1400. Labor Day Weekend $4000
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2009
Property Photos
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- West/Front side of the house - Broadkill Beach - Beach Front Vacation Home
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- East/Beach side of the house, which faces the water. - Broadkill Beach - Beach Front Vacation Home
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- The Great Room - Upper Level. - Broadkill Beach - Beach Front Vacation Home
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- Looking west from our front porch.
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- The view from the Upper Deck !
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- The lower deck is screened, and a perfect spot to relax talk.
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- The Great Room is on the 2nd floor.
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- The dining area seats 14 and enjoys spectacular views of the bay.
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- The Master Bedroom on the upper level as a King bed and private bath.
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- The Master Bath room has a shower and oversized jacuzzi tub.
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- BR2 has a Eurofoam mattress Queen bed and TV.
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- Bedroom #3 has a Full and 3 twin beds in a bunk and trundle.
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- The game room has the hot tub and Pool/Hockey/Foosball table.
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- BR#2 has a queen bed and beach and deck access.
Traveler Reviews (14)
Charlene
Guest: Char
(PA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/13/12
The house is nice and the views fabulous, it is close to the water and we found alot of nice sea shells, it is fun to watch the tide come and go, We had 14 people and we fit perfectly, We decided last minute to do our mini vacation between Christmas & New Year and Dave was flexiable and letting us rent on short notice, the only complaint I heard was from my 6 children wishing it was Summetime, but the sunrises were great even in the cold weather and we didn't have to get as early to see them. The listing description & pictures are correct
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!
Guest: Josh
(Syracuse, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/12/11
Review Submitted: 12/14/11
Since we are looking to stay again in 2012 I figured I am long overdue for a review. I first have to say the house is amazing! We loved the large open floor plan upstairs. Both decks, lower and upper provide a great view of the bay. We even caught a glimpse of military aircrafts flying to and from the base. Hot tub was a nice added bonus. We took advantage of that as the night winded down. Beach was great, shells all over and crabs mingling around. David and Sophie, the owners, were fantastic with their communication, answered all questions we had and made sure we were happy with our stay It was so relaxing; I think no one wanted to leave. It turned out to be an excellent family get together and we can’t wait to go back. Thank you!
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Lives Up to the Description
Guest: Steve
(Woodstock, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/27/11
We were all very pleased with the accomodations. The only surprise (partly expected) was a flooded entrance road (due to high tides and high SE winds) which kept us away for about an hour and a half until the tide went out. We had a good time waiting near the little bridge about a mile from the house. The house was in good shape and the owner was generous and helpful in every way. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an isolated beach with access to Dover, Milford and Rehoboth, and numerous wildlife refuges. Be prepared for seasonal bugs and enjoy the seafood at Meding's!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house and location
Guest: Frank
(Addison, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
We had a wonderful family reunion at this lovely house. The beach was lovely as were the sunsets. Dave, the owner, was very helpful and great to deal with. The house was in great shape and accommodated our large group beautifully. We hope to do it again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Peaceful gem away from it all
Guest: Maya
(Lindenwold, NJ)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11
Review Submitted: 04/17/11
Lovely, comfortable house, exactly as depicted. David was very helpful with everything & made our stay very easy. It's a wonderful place to stay in January, the quiet beauty of the beach in winter is an under-appreciated experience. The fireplace was delightful, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the hot tub was just the thing. The showers will spoil you. Beds were very comfortable. If you're a light sleeper, be sure to bring earplugs, since the bedrooms are under the living area & the footfalls on the wood floor are hard to ignore early in the morning. Also, be forewarned if you come in the dark that the area on either side of the gravel driveway is NOT for driving (one of us had to get a tow out of the mud)! I would definitely come back again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful!
Guest: Jessie
(Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10
Review Submitted: 10/23/10
My younger brother is stationed in Dover, so we wanted to find a place where our family (from several U.S. locations) could come together to visit him. This place was more than perfect....from size, to location, it couldn't be beat. One day, we wanted to make a day trip to New York City, and we did it! Driving back from the city--exhausted--we had a great relief knowing that we were returning to this wonderful house. The sunrise from the upper level deck was amazing, it was worth getting up early almost every day. My daughter, who is seven, was the only child there. I was worried about her being bored, but I was so wrong. She enjoyed searching for the "treasure", counting the boats and lighthouses throughout the house, flying a kite, watching movies and fishing. Thank you so much for this house! I wouldn't hesitate for a second recommending this house to anyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Jamie ( Bradford PA)
Guest: jamie
(PA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 10/14/10
Thank you so much for letting us rent your beautiful home. We were able to spend quality time with family and close dear friends of ours. The house and bay views were gorgeous! Life just seems to be so busy and chaotic these days that we seem to neglect the important things in life. Having the opportunity to rent your home allowed us to sit back relax, laugh, and enjoy life. The stay sadly only lasted a week but the memories will last a lifetime. We thank you and your family for this great vacation!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
ABSOLUTLY AMAZING!!!!
Guest: Mablelyn
(Port Trevorton, Pa)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
We had an amazing time at the house. Everything was as promised. dave was wonderful to work with. We had special circumstances and dave worked with us and made our time here that much eaiser. the beds were very comfortable. The veiw was breathtaking. The kitchen was great and we could all sit comfortably at the table. The hot tub was great as was the jacuzzi. We reted this property as a christmas gift for my grandparents and they loved it! We had a great time walking the beach and finding tons of shells and even a turtle. We were there when there was a big storm and we were flooded. All we could see was water and dave was great and told us what to do. Thew neighbors were very helpful also. I can't say enough wonderful things about the house and the area. We had a ball shopping in rehoboth and touring lewes.But the best thing was when my grandfather said he did'nt think he would ever get to walk on the beach again and he did. That was the best thing that could have happened and thanks so much for helping us make it happen to dave.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Mary Begor
(Vermontville, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/30/09
Review Submitted: 09/30/09
Your home in S Bowers was great. We had a group of nine and there was plenty of room for everyone. Dave was wonderful to deal with and I would definately go back.
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Guest: Pinky1
(Northern NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09
Review Submitted: 08/06/09
The house was perfect. We had a large group and we used up every bed in the house. It was nice of Dave and Sophie to provide everything that we ever needed during our stay. Dave was also very accommodating to our requests and patient every time I would call for any concerns. I will definitely come back here.
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