Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Prime Hook Beach
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Deck or patio
Barbecue grill
Internet access
Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Milton, DE
Prime Hook Beach
Place, Prime Hook Beach
1 min walk
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Place, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
5 min walk
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
28 min drive
Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
136 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outside shower summer
Soap · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE
**spring 2026 SPECIAL *** rent for four nights and get the fifth night for free. Inquire first before booking.**** fyi: Property fee or host fee = refundable security deposit… You can check in/ out any day. During summer , we try to keep rentals within a week/ trying not to wrap around weekends. If you have problems entering your dates , please message us. During the summer, we do not do monthly rentals. Check out our Facebook page at Cottage by the Bay, Broadkill Beach DE
Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, Delaware
Please be careful and be mindful of the very important dunes. Enjoy!!
( HistoricLewes.org, rehoboth.com, Prime Hook national Wildlife Refuge, MoviesatMidway.com, Rehoboth outlets, wineries, lefty's bowling, dogfish head brewery milton....)
Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage, sunroom with water views, large living room, cable and high-speed internet. (See Amenities section for details.) , kitchen appliances, central AC, gas stove and heat, ceiling fans, TV, master bath, fully furnished, *New septic system Aug2022, outside tiki shower under the stars. Off-street parking and a nice yard with a charcoal and new gas grill for outdoor cooking. And it's just 60 steps from the beach!
Broadkilll Beach is a hidden gem on the Delaware Bay. Drive through the PrimeHook Wildlife Refuge (check this out!) to a small strip of beach that is ‘The Broadkill’. It goes approximately 2 miles in both directions from the main cross street. This is a great place to get your run in. There is only one commercial property that the locals call 'The Mall', where you can get most everything that you might need to enhance your stay. You might feel, at times, that you have the beach to yourself! The people of the area are terrific, friendly and make you feel welcome. When you need to be near the hustle and bustle of the popular shore points, it's only a short drive away. Wander over rte 16 to the little town of Milton or make your way south on rte 1 towards the beaches of Lewes, Cape Henlopen, Rehoboth, Dewey, and Bethany. Take a 90 minute ferry boat ride on the Cape May/Lewes Ferry out of Cape Henlopen. Spend the day in victorian Cape May, New Jersey. Take your car, bicycle or just walk aboard. There is a trolly on the other side that can take you to town. Get some fresh, right off the boat, scallops at the dockside restaurant at The Lobster House. Of course, you have to play some boardwalk skeeball or you could wait until you get back to Rehoboth to try your hand at that at Funland. The SeaShell shop miniature golf always looks fun, back on Rte 1 in Delaware, or maybe you want to check out all of the outlets. Save the outlets for a rainy day as well as the movie theater that is close by too. For us, a fun day at the beach is always great; Maybe have your morning coffee on the bench overlooking the bay;start in the morning with a walk to look for seashells; ride the waves; rent a paddleboard or soak up some Vitamin D; then a cookout - I can smell the charcoal-maybe some juicy cheeseburgers tonight? and don't forget the smores. On a clear night, look up and see the billions of stars that you won't ever see at home! It's amazing! Open all the windows at night so you can hear the waves while you have the best night's sleep ever! HAVE FUN!!
*Lewes Park and Ride "DART Beach Bus" 17616 Coastal Highway - park and ride to all beaches, including Ocean City, Md. -check on-line for running hours and distances they go.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Milton
Located in Milton, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sports at the Beach, or consider a night out at Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Lewes Beach - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
Tanger Outlets - 23 min drive - 29.7 km
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 28 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - 22 min drive
Abbott’s Grill - 13 min drive
Dairy Queen - 22 min drive
The Wheelhouse - 21 min drive
Gaia Coffee Co. - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?
As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE on 26 Jan 2027 start from £704, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Prime Hook Beach and Broadkill Beach Beaches. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was as described and any small details were communicated via our wonderful host. We really enjoyed the old-style beach house, so glad we had a chance to visit.
We loved our stay in Lynn’s Cottage at Broadkill Beach. The cottage is conveniently situated very close to the beach. It is spacious and well equipped for families.We enjoyed the bench looking out on the bay. Lynn was very helpful and quick to communicate. All in all we had a lovely time.
Clean and cozy, we loved the outside shower. The location can’t be beat, we were a little unlucky with rain, but being so close to the beach it was easy to make micro-visits between rain showers. Lynn was very communicative and helpful, and we would stay again.
Cottage was as described. Clean and comfortable. Owner very easy to communicate with and quick to respond to questions. Beach is quiet and steps from the cottage. Would return for sure.
My family of 6 had a great stay at the cottage! It was just steps to the beach and had everything we needed for a great stay. Lynn was a great host. She was quick to respond to my questions and made some great restaurant recommendations.
We had a nice , relaxing stay. Property manager made us feel comfortable and cared for. We love this sleepy beach town and the property was perfect for our small family
Our overall experience was exactly what we were looking for. Broad kill beach is quite, relaxing, and being just steps from the beach was the best part.Lynn has a cute cottage. The kitchen was loaded with everything you could need to cook most meals. The outside shower has warm water. The living space is cozy and welcoming. My husband would suggest an updated TV as the only upgrade. The central air worked so well. Lynn gave us an update about jellyfish while we where staying, incase we got stung and communication was just a simple text away.Overall very accommodating and close to perfect. Lynn has so much to offer with her cottage that she does not list, I was surprised at all that was there and available.
Are some of the fixtures/ furnishings out of date, yes, but functioning and comfortable, and as pictured/ advertised. And the location and pleasantness of the host cannot be beat.
Layout was awesome- easy to talk to everyone wherever they are in the house. Loved the shower outside- made it so easy to get the sand off before going inside.
Lovely, short walk to the bay where you can swim and enjoy nature. The broadkill store is a short walk to get donuts or ice cream. Lovely neighborhood. We enjoyed outlr stay and felt very relaxed.
We had a lovely time! We were in town for a sports tournament and had the opportunity to turn our stay into a mini vacation. This property was in the perfect location to enjoy our sports events and enjoy our time off. Steps from the beach made the evenings relaxing.
Broadkill beach is ideal for a low key, relaxing vacation. No boardwalk crowds to contend with; it was like having a private beach. For early risers, you can walk out of this house and within seconds be sitting on a bench at the dunes to watch the sun come up over the bay. The house owner is very friendly and helpful in suggesting local restaurants. We had a great time!
Cutest cottage by the bay. Cozy and clean. Location is semi-secluded, away from the hustle of the ocean beaches. Small beach town feel. Only a short trip to shopping and the boardwalk. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Overall we had a great time at the Cottage by the Bay! The property is very close to the beach access and was never crowded. The property was surprisingly bigger than the pictures made it out to look and definitely fit 6 adults comfortably. The amenities were great, specially the outdoor shower, and overall Lynn is a very pleasant person to talk with. She made check in and check out easy and answered any questions we had. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a nice Delaware beach trip. For the price you cannot find much better!
We had a fabulous time staying at this Cottage. The size and location was perfect for us. Just steps from the beach with a nice sitting area, we watched the sunrise one clear morning. We loved the tiki room vibe enhanced with our tiki music playlist on Spotify. Perfectly situated for day trips to Rehobeth, Lewes, and the Cape May ferry, the Cottage is perfect for relaxing and adventuring. The host was fantastic and helpful, making sure our stay was enjoyable from booking to departure.
Quaint little cottage just steps away from the water. Great to stay with kids, but keep in mind, there's no washer/dryer, which makes it difficult to dry towels or wash kids' clothes. Could use some minor updates around the house, but overall clean and cozy.
The four of us were absolutely thrilled with the accommodations themselves and the location of the property. The convenience of being so close to the beach in this very quiet community was amazing. We were able to take advantage of exploring the region on a few of our days there. So many things to see and do within an hour of the location. Our weather was perfect and we took advantage of cooking most meals which was a breeze with the kitchen amenities and grill.
We will return for sure.
I would have given this charming cottage five stars, except for one issue. We were not aware that we had to bring our own linens – sheets, pillow slips, towels, and beach towels – until after we paid the full amount. Other than that, it accommodated me, my daughter and two grandsons perfectly! The outdoor shower and area were great! It’s just a short walk to the beach, and there is a padded bench where you can sit and watch the sunrise (which the four of us did). The owners were only a text away, and answered quickly each time we had a question. We had a lovely time!
Proximity to the beach can't be beat for the price. Cozy, cute cottage that worked perfectly for us. If you are looking for a quiet getaway in a sleepy beach town, this is the place.
Just check with the owners regarding the number and ages of guests. There was a bit of miscommunication that the listing Sleeps 6, but owner didn't want us to have 4 adults staying in the home. I'm not sure if it's an ongoing or new issue, but the septic is particularly precarious. You need to be very cautious about the water usage.
Again, super cute cottage in a great location with beach access. Just pay attention to the fine print in the listing.
**Note: There is no washer/dryer.
**Note: There are technically 2 bathrooms in the home, but only one functioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
We expect that when you book 2 adults way in advance that it’s not really 4 just because the house sleeps 6.
The septic is a new issue and will be updated end of summer. It was supposed to be completed before rental season but contractors did not complete all that needed to be done. Quite unfortunate for all involved.
Correct there is no washer / dryer. This is a filterable item on vrbo if you would like to have this.
Great spot. Very close to the beach and a great setting and owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Lynn
I have been vacationing at the Delaware beaches for over 30 years and never knew about the hidden gem on the bay that is Broadkill Beach. I visited the area with friends and instantly felt at home. I think you'll love it, too!
Why they chose this property
I love the beach and fell in love with this cottage the moment we saw it. I have vacationed at Broadkill Beach with friends and love the relaxed atmosphere there. The quiet neighborhood is perfect for a family retreat and just three houses off the beach!
What makes this property unique
Getting to the cottage is an easy drive since the route takes you away from the shore traffic. The best of both worlds, Broadkill Beach is a quiet and secluded place to relax in the sun, and it's also close to the nightlife, restaurants and shopping of the shore points. Also close by are Cape Henlopen State Park, and the Cape May/Lewes Ferry.
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