Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Milford, DE

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge1 min walk
Prime Hook Beach1 min walk
Broadkill Beach Beaches20 min drive
Dover, DE (DOV-Dover Air Force Base)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master-Blue/White

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-Turquoise Blue room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Sea Foam Green

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-Shed house(winterized Nov.26-March.29)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcoming serene Delaware Beachfront cottage located in the heart of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (8000+acres). Beautiful natural beach with Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean views. Abundant wildlife, birds, and sea life. Property is sanitized and sparkling clean with basic amenities.
After years and years of study, we have come up with an all natural, eco friendly solution to common insects at the beach. We now have a new addition to our private beach paradise, a family of resident, Purple Martin’s to take care of all those pesky insects!
Free Wi-Fi! The Cottage has cold A/C and is heated during colder months. Enjoy surf fishing. Bring your own boat, jet skis, kayak, or Jon boat and beach chairs. Free Wi-Fi!

Fenced yard for dogs. Shower off the sand in the Bath(Shed)House. Laundry & bathroom are available in Bath(Shed)House. However, Shed House is Winterized during the months of, Dec, Jan, Feb & March. So no water usage, no second bathroom.

Awesome porch/great room, perfect for entertaining! Listen to the soothing waves or relax by the fire pit under a starlit night sky. Witness beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean and in the evening, see stunning sunsets over the refuge wetlands.

Go back in time in this quaint 1960's beach cottage. Enjoy the simple life! No crowds, no boardwalks, no shopping or restaurants on the beach. No stress, no worries. Private and quiet. Perfect artist retreat.

Located within 115 miles of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Located 20 miles north of Rehoboth Beach. 10miles from Lewes Beach....

Off-Season discounts are available. ***Weekend rentals available in October, November-December and March-April***

Keywords: Beach House, Water Front Cottage, Single-family, bungalow, beachfront rancher, beachfront, bayfront, beach, Getaway. 3 bedrooms, private beach front .

Property manager

Suzy Schurman

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Kids will want to come back every year!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

We follow local Delaware regulations

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)

1st Pet-$125, 2nd pet-$70 3rd pet-$50

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please NO SMOKING.

Always close doors to keep out bugs and flies. Park only in the driveway, not on the lawn. Keep pets off of furniture and beds.

No refunds once reservation is made UNLESS given 60 days notice.

Off Season Monthly Rentals are available with a 10%-15% discounts. Please inquire!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: We follow local Delaware regulations

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Milford

Located in Milford, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Traveling with kids? Consider Midway Speedway, or check out an event or a game at Sports at the Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Milford, DE

What's nearby

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
Prime Hook Beach - 1 min walk
Broadkill Beach Beaches - 20 min drive
Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 29 min drive
Lewes Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Po' Boys Creole & Fresh Catch - 15 min drive
Revelation Beer Garden at Hudson Fields - 17 min drive
Beaches Seafood of Milton - 14 min drive
The Backyard - 14 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford vacation home is just steps from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Broadkill Beach Beaches is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Trish V.

Mar 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and peaceful

Great weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Mar 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime Hook

Clean, comfortable, convenient, attractive

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O., Washington, DC

Jan 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True bayside escape!

My friend and I stayed here for a long weekend and loved it! The house is right on the bay so if you’re wanting to be by the water, look no further. We hope to return soon ☺️

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

Jan 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway, as always

We love our stays here (this was our second year) we stay between Christmas & New Years & it’s just heavenly. We love the remoteness, quiet & everyone is so friendly! We love exploring the Wildlife Refuge, it never disappoints. The house is perfect for us & our pups & we will be back! Gorgeous views of the Bay & we love the visits from the Snow Geese!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H., Kensington, MD

Nov 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage nestled in with Bay views!

This is the 4th house we've stayed at on Prime Hook Beach over the past few years, twice on the Marsh side and twice on the Bay side, and this is now our favorite! The sunroom/living area, which is nestled into the dune while also providing a view of the beautiful Bay water, was ideal for reading, eating, listening to music (and watching tv, once the spectacular sun set). The decor/furniture was just right for beach living, tasteful and not distracting from the natural beauty. Also welcoming for our collective pups, which was a real bonus. The host was very responsive, and also flexible about check-in/check-out time, which was much appreciated (and more likely, as we were there off-season, I imagine). We managed to pull off a Thanksgiving dinner prepared in the kitchen without too many hiccups (and thankfully only a turkey breast, not an entire turkey, as the oven was on the small size), so that says a lot about how well stocked the kitchen was. Fair warning that you may not have use of a second bathroom in the winter months, but as you'd have to go outside to use it, perhaps it's just as well! Note that the 3rd bedroom, while it has a full-sized bed, is probably best suited to one person - or two, if the 2nd person doesn't mind clamoring over the foot to get out, as it's right up against the wall. Would highly recommend this lovely cottage and we do hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Suzy Schurman

My family loves Prime Hook Beach. We have many fond memories of our visits and exploring the area. The kids are now grown, and their busy schedules keep us from returning to the beach each summer. We hope you will make this your home away from home each summer!
I have a new operations manager, Suzy Schurman who loves this property as much as I do. She has a lot of energy and is great with working with people. I’ve asked her to include a little about herself.

I am an Olympian, Mother, Wife & Animal lover. Just like many of you, life gets very hectic & challenging. My family & I vacationed at Ed’s cottage in Prime Hook and didn’t want to leave. We loved this secluded area & cottage so much we decided to purchase it. We want to carry on Ed,s tradition of hassle free, pet friendly & honesty. Ed & I will jointly share this transition so that I can get to know you all and make your vacation memorable. I look forward in seeing you here soon.😊

“Prime Hook, the best kept secret”

Why they chose this property

This is a natural preserved beach with no retail, hustle or bustle. We have a private secluded beach and a completely new fenced in yard for our animal lovers. There are farm stands, antique stores minutes away. We are close to all of the tourist resorts such as Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, Dewey, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City. We are about a 20-minute drive from the Cape May Ferry (you watch the ferry cross to Cape May from Delaware on the beach), and about 20 minutes to the Casino in Harrington. The best part of our beach when you are here is nothing seems close until you leave the property.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is located steps from the beach. You can watch the abundance of wildlife as nature intended. There are no crowds...just wildlife and the natural world at its best! Go back in time in this quaint 1960's beach cottage. Enjoy the simple life! No boardwalks, no shopping or restaurants on the beach. No stress, no worries. Private and quiet. A Perfect retreat for families & animal lovers.