BEACHFRONT RENTAL An artist's house on a dune in a wildlife sanctuary.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore 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)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

2nd floor

Toilet

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Outdoor inclosed shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Beachfront rental in Prime Hook, Delaware. Sleeps 9. One King bedroom (splits into two twins), one Queen bedroom, 5 twin beds, featuring Tuft & Needle mattresses. Newly remodeled in 2019—brand new appliances including dishwasher, accessible bath/whirlpool, washer/dryer, Sony flat screen, Bose DVD/sound system. Amenities include stainless steel gas grill, fire pit, cruising tricycle, telescopes, painting easel, and electric car plug-in. Upper and lower decks with water views on both sides of the property (bay/ocean and wildlife refuge). 1.5 baths plus a hot & cold, outdoor deck shower. Accessible wheelchair ramps.

Enjoy the private walkway to the raw, natural beaches of a sanctuary dedicated to protecting the cross migration of birds and Horseshoe crabs. Situated inside the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, the house is ideal for wildlife observation, bird-watching and stargazing in every direction. Wildlife refuge features regular birding tours, lectures, and biking/hiking trails year-round. 10-minute drive to Milton, DE (home of Dogfish Head Brewery) and 15 minutes to Lewes, DE—featuring ocean-front Cape Henlopen state park and Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Nearby Rehoboth, DE offers a boardwalk, rides, and tax-free shopping outlets. Approximately 2 hours from DC/Baltimore, 1.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3 hours from NYC.

Dogs permitted, but please no dogs on the furniture. No smoking in the house, and note that it is NOT designed for smaller children. Perfect for a gathering of family or friends, an artistic residency, working retreat, or a BBQ beach party.

Paint your sunrise masterpiece or pen your maritime novel to the sounds of the surf and the birds. Sittin on the dune of the bay watching the Cape May Ferry cross the horizon you may just find yourself whistling with the wind.

“Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
Watchin' the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again”

Property manager

William Warrell

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No dogs on the furniture or beds

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is near 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 explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting.

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 - 18 min drive
Beaches Seafood of Milton - 15 min drive
The Backyard - 15 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT RENTAL An artist's house on a dune in a wildlife sanctuary. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT RENTAL An artist's house on a dune in a wildlife sanctuary.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT RENTAL An artist's house on a dune in a wildlife sanctuary.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT RENTAL An artist's house on a dune in a wildlife sanctuary. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. South Rookery Golf Course and Rookery Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

cary h.

12 April 2024

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

Very restful

Exactly as described

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommie U.

23 March 2024

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

Beautiful House near Wildlife Refuge

We were torn between spending time in/near the house and the nearby wildlife refuge. The house is filled with light and art and has a ramp to the beach. The refuge is a spectacular location for bird watching. Both the house and the refuge are quite accessible. The main floor of the house can be reached by ramp and has a bedroom, kitchen, social space, and convenient bathroom. The rest of the bedrooms are up a spiral stair, so I stayed on the mail level. Several of the trails in the refuge are accessible and quite beautiful! To summarize: a beautiful house on top of a dune overlooking the bay, accessible and dog friendly, near an accessible and dog friendly refuge. We'll be back!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

16 November 2023

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

November Retreat

It was a colder fall weekend and we wanted a change of pace. We spent all of our time at the fire pit watching shooting stars and grilling. We brought electric blankets with us. It was absolutely perfect. The house is nice and in great location to star gaze and bird watch. The owners were super responsive. I’ll definitely stay here again next fall

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

4 August 2023

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

MEMORY MAKER

What a cute little nook at the beach. Our family truly enjoyed the private beach and quietness. It was great there was a bedroom on the first floor also.Loved it. Views of both the bay and ocean. Just perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cary h.

23 July 2023

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

The beach was our backyard!

Cozy and comfortable space just a few feet from the beach. So heavenly we can’t wait to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by William Warrell

I am a retired urban producer that has found my place as an artist and nature lover at Prime Hook! Thank you for visiting, I'd like to share my home with you.

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/article/20837636/blagden-alleys-last-remaining-artist-is-being-priced-out

Why they chose this property

Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge is truly a sanctuary, about as unique a place as I've ever found to simply relax. The moment my dog Stella and I exited that mad dash off the Coastal Highway for the first time we knew we were in heaven! As you slowly wind your way through farmland and 11,000 acres of un-kept marshland and you end up sitting on top of a dune. Plus your nearest bar is the Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton and the nearest big ocean surf can be found at near-by, dog-friendly, Cape Henlopen State Park!

What makes this property unique

REMOTENESS and being in NATURE with the year around phenomenons that are unique to PRIME HOOK... besides the sun, surf, clouds, and stars!

MAY-JUNE - HORSESHOE CRAB SPAWNING/BIRD MIGRATION -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuyossZv9ug&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2c8X38e7loH_ojkycZIw8WP25rZvW6FSAc0FmWaGnsnQMey0o6JQqwnvY

NOV-DEC - SNOW GEESE - The Washington Post featured 12 best science travel locations, one of which is Delmarva to watch the migratory birds, Prime Hook is featured!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/health/science/science-trip-12-sites-across-country/

JAN-APRIL - EAGLES NESTING - American Bald Eagles have steadily returned to growing nests in recent years, followed by the Osprey quick to move-in the moment an eagle family leaves.

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