Bring the Dog to Our Pet-Friendly Cottage on the Bay

• Five-Woof Accommodations

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  Five-Woof Accommodations

  • Guest Harriet, Don and Patti
  • Date of stay 04/27/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  [a note written from the guests' dogs to mine] Thank you, Freddy, for sharing Cottage on the Bay with us, and for the wonderful toys. What a wonderful hostess you are. We rate it a "five-woof stay." Thank you, Greta, Jolie and Lucy

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• Wonderful Girls Weekend Getaway

  Wonderful Girls Weekend Getaway

  • Guest BFF's
  • Date of stay 03/21/13
  • Review Submitted 03/26/13
  We had a wonderful Girls getaway to celebrate my 50th! It was a lovely clean cottage and we enjoyed everything from the daily beach walks, cozy wood stove watch movies, to touring Milton and doing the tour at Dogfish Brewery. It was very comfortable with nice bedrooms and all the comforts of home. Even being off season it was wonderful to be on the beach and catch some rays in the front garden area. We loved the feeling of getting away and loved all the birds we saw in the bay and the Wildlife Refuge. We welcomed the spirit of the cottage and all the reminders how to value the precious moments of life. I would highly recommend this location to family and friends and we are hoping to make this an Annual Retreat. Thanks for sharing this wonderful cottage.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: So glad you could celebrate your 50th with us! And yes, it is a wonderful space, even -- or especially -- in the off-season. Hope to see you again next year!

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• Thanks!

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  Thanks!

  • Guest Don and Peggy, Oboe and Ziva
  • Date of stay 11/23/12
  • Review Submitted 12/02/12
  We wanted to express our thanks for letting us stay in your cottage last weekend. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our time in Delaware. The “kids” [two Great Pyrenees] had a great time too. So many new smells on the beach, and much fun romping in the yard. It didn’t take long for them to adapt to a new routine in a new house. We have rented many homes on the Outer Banks and in Florida and your cottage was the best equipped that we have stayed at. Very comfortable. We are looking forward to seeing you again in May. Thanks again

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• What a lovely place!

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  What a lovely place!

  • Guest Nancy B.
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/25/12
  Everything was as I expected as more! It was great to have all the spices etc. in the kitchen. We cooked most of our meals here. The bed was comfortable, and everything was clean... The boys took right to the beach, even going in the water on their own. Hope we left everything in good shape.

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• Great dog-friendly escape

  Great dog-friendly escape

  • Guest www.twodogtales.wordpress.com
  • Date of stay 09/27/12
  • Review Submitted 10/02/12
  Spent a long off-season weekend here on a "Dames and Dogs" girlfriend getaway with two 2-legged and four 4-legged pals. It is so rare to find a place where they a) allow dogs, and b) don't charge extra fees for them, thank you! The cottage was clean and very well-stocked, everything we could need for a relaxing weekend of beach walks and cooking in, including plenty of towels, spices, teas, dressings, tin foil and more! The neighbors were very friendly, and we were invited to more than one beach bonfire. The dogs loved swimming and running along the beach,and meeting all the other off-leash dogs. The only downside was the nasty sand burrs in the dunes that kept getting stuck in and irritating their paws. :( Overall a good place for a dog-friendly vacation, and even non dog-owners would enjoy it, too!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I'm glad you had a wonderful visit with your friends, but I'm so sorry your dogs encountered a sand burr plant on the dunes! I remove them from my property and the neighbors' whenever I see them, but unfortunately they can be a natural part of the flora and fauna in fall. I'm happy to report that the pathway to walk over the dune to the beach is always burr-free, and you can always walk freely along the beach itself. It's just the dunes you sometimes need to watch out for during the few weeks when the plants first bloom.

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• Wonderful Vacation with our Doxie’s

  Wonderful Vacation with our Doxie’s

  • Guest Angelo
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/27/12
  We had the most wonderful, relaxing vacation at the Cottage on The Bay than we have had in a long time. I particularly love setting in the Adirondack chairs in the morning have my coffee. Feeling the gentle breeze and listening to the waves lapping the shore made me appreciate the tranquility of this very special place. Our dogs (Tunie an Aidan) enjoyed the beach and chasing your little bunny in the front yard. They are still playing with the toy you left for them. Kevin and John both enjoyed the cottage the beach and the beautiful wild life refuge. There was very little to complain about the vacation except not having more time to spend. Mary Ann you are the best. You were very accommodating to Kevin and I and the pups and John. We absolutely loved it! We will plan for next year and be in touch. Licks and kisses for Tunie and Aidan!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: I am so glad you all had such a wonderful visit at the Cottage. Look forward to seeing you next summer! Give our regards to Tunie and Aiden

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• Better than expected!!!!

  Better than expected!!!!

  • Guest Bentley and Miles (and their people!)
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  Relaxing, inviting, comfortable, warm....just some of the adjectives that describe Cottage on the Bay. Mary Ann has thought of every amenity from linens, to beach chairs, umbrellas to towels, and a fully stocked kitchen just to name a few. Nothing for us to worry about, but to arrive, unpack and enjoy. The drive through the Primehook Wildlife Refuge was beautiful each time. Close enjoy to enjoy the fireworks on Bethany Beach with close friends and a quick trip to Rehoboth as well. Our 2 Labs loved laying in the sun, walking the beach, swimming in the bay and napping the days away. I agree with the other reviewer - our dogs were not just "allowed" but more than welcome with toys left for their arrival and dog bowls in the kitchen. Thanks Mary Ann for a wonderful week away from it all. We can't wait to come back over and over again. - Bentley and Miles (and their people)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dearest Bentley and Miles. I so enjoyed meeting you as well as your people. It was a pleasure to have you at the cottage, and I hope you will return soon, and often. Thank you so much for the lovely plaque reminding me of your doggie wisdom. I shall try to live up to it. Bye for now, Mary Ann and Freddy

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• RELAXED!!!

  RELAXED!!!

  • Guest Evelyn
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  We just spent the wknd at Cottage on the Bay. It was AMAZING! The location, weather, everything was great! Mary Ann is super nice and we were able to check in a few hrs ahead of time. She left our dogs a nice card and some treats :-) This is definitely a perfect place to just get away from it all with your 4 legged furry children. Once we arrived, we didnt leave until check out! We got to see dolphins shorlty after we arrived and lit up the fire as soon as the sun went down. Highly recommend it for a relaxing weekend to just get away..... Thank you again Mary Ann! E,E,K,Z & S,B,O

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I'm so glad you found us! This truly is a relaxing place, and it was a delight to have you and your huskies' energy here, as well as your friends and their terrier mix. Thank you for coming, and we hope to see you again soon!

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• Peaceful & Relaxing Getaway with the dogs!

  Peaceful & Relaxing Getaway with the dogs!

  • Guest Tim and Erin
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  What a beautiful place! We can't recommend it enough! From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and appreciated how clean and well-stocked the cottage was. Even our dogs were welcomed - not just "allowed on premises" but welcomed with a note, dog bowl & toys. And the fenced-in lawn was perfect for them as well. We had such a great time walking up and down the beach with the dogs, rescuing stranded horseshoe crabs and building cozy beach fires at sunset. And Rehobeth is just 15 minutes down the road. We're so grateful to Mary Ann for sharing this awesome corner of the world with us! We can't wait to come back again!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It is my pleasure to be here for you and, especially, for your dogs! "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” ? Roger Caras

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• Five Peaceful Days on the Bay

  Five Peaceful Days on the Bay

  • Guest Teri and Michael
  • Date of stay 05/06/12
  • Review Submitted 05/24/12
  This lovely cottage is truly "pet friendly"; there are even lids on the trash cans. Our vacation surpassed anything the description led us to expect. The furnishings are comfortable without being intimidating, and the kitchen had everything we needed plus a convenient layout. The cottage is located at the end of a 1.5-mile causeway through the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge, and each trip in or out offers beautiful scenery. The owner was friendly and helpful without being the least bit bothersome. All in all, a near perfect vacation spot for adults with dogs.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It truly is a magnificent space, and I'm happy to have been able to share it with you. Thank you for coming!

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January through April $200/night; $1000/week  ***  May $240/night; $1200/week
June $300/night; $1500/week  ***  July, August $1800/week
September, October $300/night; $1500/week  *** November $240/night; $1200/week
December $200/night; $1000/week
We charge only a Personal Damage Protection fee of $49 per week. 
No taxes, no additional pet fees, no cleaning fees, no security deposit.
It's that simple. 

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.