Family friendly home w/ 360 views of the bay and wild life preserve (sleeps 12)

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Kitchen with supplies in cupboard and island

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123371 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Dryer

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Milton, DE

Cape May - Lewes Ferry25 min drive
Cape Henlopen Beach26 min drive
Lewes Beach28 min drive
Dover, DE (DOV-Dover Air Force Base)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1 Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 East Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 North Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 Den Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 In law suite

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full bath bedroom level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

In-law suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Brand New Dock!

Unique round house with stunning 360 degree views directly on the estuary, where you can fish, kayak or take a short walk across the street to enjoy Broadkill Beach. For those looking to relax, the view provides wonderful bird watching across the wildlife refuge at the back door. You can see the sun rise over the bay in the morning, and set behind the preserve in the evening. The exceptional view makes this house like no other and offers a calming environment for not only vacationing, but working or doing virtual school if you crave a change of environment.

There is plenty of room for the whole family to relax in their own space or cozy up on the couch together. The living room is an open rotunda, great for gatherings. Feel free to take advantage of the available puzzles, games and books. The in-law suite on the lower level provides a separate living area with King bed and pull out couch.

Sleep comfortably in one of the 3 king beds, 2 queens or 2 twins, all comfortable and like new condition. Unwind in front of the smart TV in family room with netflix, hulu or amazon prime or laze in front of the TV in the master suite or in-law apartment. Make a homemade meal in the full size kitchen with fully stocked cooking and baking supplies or order pizza from the Broadkill Store.

This portion of Bayshore drive fits only two houses between the beach and estuary. This means more space per family on the beach and a greater sense of privacy, in the water, on the beach, or within the home. There are simply few places in the world that allow a sense of seclusion at the beach, and certainly none as affordable as the Broadkill area.

After a day at the beach, rinse off at our private outdoor shower and store your gear under the covered carport. Enjoy a night out in the small town of Milton, at the local shops or drive into Lewis or Rehoboth beaches, both a short drive from your vacation home.

The BRAND NEW DOCK allows you to easily take out the readily available Kayaks for a family adventure or afternoon escape. Or have a relaxing day fishing or crabbing right off the back yard. Please obtain a very inexpensive fishing license to avoid any fines.

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Handicap access available with elevator use upon request. As well as handicap bars in bathrooms.

"Bliss" offers a wonderful spacious environment on a secluded and undiscovered beach only a short drive from popular attractions and shopping.

All guests must supply their own sheets, blankets, towels and beach towels or OPT in for a linen rental package:
Coastal Beach Services; https://coastalbeachservices.com
Grand Rental Station, (302)227-7368, at this link: https://www.227rent.com/shop/vacation-items/linen-rental.html

Property manager

Amber L. Watters

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Games, books, activities and sand toys available

Events

No events allowed

Small family/friend gatherings or reunions allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Note from host: Small family/friend gatherings or reunions allowed

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

Milton

Located in Milton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Milton, DE

What's nearby

Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve - 4 min walk
Broadkill Beach Beaches - 3 min drive
Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 25 min drive
Cape Henlopen Beach - 26 min drive
Lewes Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

New Nicolas - 19 min drive
Irish Eyes - 24 min drive
Dairy Queen - 25 min drive
The Wheelhouse - 24 min drive
Arby's - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home w/ 360 views of the bay and wild life preserve (sleeps 12) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly home w/ 360 views of the bay and wild life preserve (sleeps 12)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home w/ 360 views of the bay and wild life preserve (sleeps 12)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home w/ 360 views of the bay and wild life preserve (sleeps 12) located?

This family-friendly Milton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Prime Hook Beach and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve. Broadkill Beach Beaches is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

14 April 2024

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

A Great Time

Our group of twelve has stayed at Bliss, the round beach house, five times now. We love it! It's very comfortable for us. The owners, Amber and Josh, are quick to respond to any question we may have. This time a storm rolled through and they assured us that all would be well with the house and it was. We marveled at how high the water rose wondering if it would reach the deck of the new dock. It didn't. This house is beautiful and comfortable. What more could we want for a beach vacation?

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 September 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

The property is so large, so many options for bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen clean and spacious. Upper great room has spectacular views. Elevator for bringing up supplies for kitchen and bedrooms, was so helpful. Booking for next year, bringing our boat, next time. Don’t hesitate, you’ll have a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

12 August 2023

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

Bliss house

We had a great time, a few glitches occurred. In law apartment needs some tlc. Very musty, we discovered the dehumidifier wasn’t draining into the sink. Property manager came and tried to fix it. Didn’t work, so we emptied it every day.it was a great place otherwise, we saw a lot of wildlife at the preserve. Loved the ocean being close by. We did have a problem with bugs eating us, but there were two storms.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

17 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harmons Family Stay 7/8-7/15

Our overall impression was that we loved this place and would be interested in penciling in a booking for next year too at the same rate if possible. Our only concerns were the back deck had a lot of nails up on it as well as the blue walkway and the stairs could use some work as they are either weak or wobbly in many places. Perhaps an inspection of that structure would be good. The downstairs in-law suite had only been cleaned in the bathroom as the room itself was covered in spiders and cobwebs. A yearly deep clean of whole property aka under things, behind things, inside couches, rugs etc, would go a long way. And finally a mattress pad or two on the hard mattresses would also help. But we still loved our stay. The view was phenomenal, kitchen equipped and space excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Finally, any word on when the dock will be put in? That was something several ppl in our party were hoping would be done next year. Thank you again, Harmons!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S., Beaver Dam

4 July 2023

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

Amazing property!

Bliss is the ultimate family vacation home complete with stunning views and every amenity you could desire. Every day brought new adventures from the amazing Prime Hook refuge to the beach and sting ray watching. Thank you for sharing such an incredible home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amber L. Watters

We are a family of 5 with 2 adults and 3 children. We fell in love with Broadkill Beach in 2012 and have returned every year since. The house is perfect for us and allows family and friends to visit and stay in the in-law suite with it's own entrance. We love the laid back feel and lack of tourist crowds that Broadkill provides. Our yearly routine has been to spend a week or two at the beach, with the occasional trip into Rehoboth for the boardwalk, water parks, and shopping.

Why they chose this property

We rented this property ourselves during the summer of 2020, when children were in virtual school and my husband was working from home. It was the best environment we could imagine to help everyone through an isolated summer. The quiet beach allowed plenty of space to socially distance from other families and the rural lighting allowed our kids to see the Persied meteor shower. When it went on the market that fall, we knew it was for us.

What makes this property unique

The top floor rotunda of this circular house has top to bottom windows along the east and west facing wall giving views of the water on both sides. It is bathed in natural light from sun up to sun down. The same round design provides ample light into the bedrooms.

The in-law suite too has vast windows looking out over the wildlife preserve and a set of doors that can be opened to allow the summer air to pass through while providing enough shade to keep the room from getting too hot.

This section of Bayshore Drive has a narrow strip of land between the beach and the estuary, allowing for only two houses, one on each side of the road. The beach here is private to those homes and thus even more space per family than elsewhere in undiscovered Broadkill Beach.