Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!
Make great family memories at our sunny, freshly remodeled contemporary Broadkill Beach home near Lewes and Rehoboth, just steps from the beach with multiple work areas, solid internet, & working , wood-burning fireplace in large great room. Go back in time. Broadkill is pristine, private, and next to the Prime Hook Nature Preserve, with its great hiking and biking trails and birdwatching . Golf nearby too at the Rookery Public course.
Explore the area on our 4 adult and 2 child bikes (bring your helmets). Hike and bike Prime Hook Nature Preserve. Relax and enjoy our beach chairs, toys and umbrellas! Kayak or try your hand at stand up paddleboarding. Check out the sandbar at low tide and the bunches of tiny hermit crabs. At night by flashlight, low tide is a whole other experience! Make S'mores on the beach at night. Bring your fishing gear and grill your catch or simple fare on our large front deck using our gas grill. Our kitchen is well stocked with everything you need: stove, crock pot for easy meals, and a blender for smoothies! Just bring your fresh ingredients, linens, and paper products. There are great restaurants, free Wednesday night summer concerts in the park and antiquing in the cute town of Milton as well as inviting churches on Sunday morning. A little further afield, explore the lavendar farm, in full bloom in July, and lots of great shopping outlets. Play games on our screened-in back porch. Rent a kayak or at the Broadkill Store and launch it at the beach or in the calm preserve waters for great bird and nature watching. Tour the eclectic, fun Dogfishhead Brewery and sample their brews including root beer for kids and the young at heart. Memories made here! We are pet friendly for well-behaved, well-supervised pets. Our beach is pet friendly and also allows residents and guests to pull their vehicle right up to the water to launch their small craft, but you'd never guess it from how clean and peaceful it is! Sleep soundly in comfortable, new queen beds, comfortable full bed, and twin bunks with trundle. Rinse off in our outdoor shower or in one of the 2 full baths. Recharge at Delaware Beach Bliss!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bring your sheets & towels. Pls don’t take our bedding to the beach. We have some retired bedding you may use if you launder and leave it nice.
Important information
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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
About the area
Milton
Located in Milton, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry.
Travelling with kids? Consider Midway Speedway, or check out an event or a game at Sports at the Beach. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Prime Hook Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Lewes Beach - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 35.2 km
Rehoboth Beach - 29 min drive - 35.2 km
Getting around
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald’s - 12 min drive
China Wok - 12 min drive
Po' Boys Creole Restaurant - 12 min drive
Abbott’s Grill - 14 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled! on 26 May, 2026 start from S$1,094, 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 Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled! located?
This family-friendly Milton holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook Beach and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Broadkill Beach Beaches and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Such a great jump on summer place to visit! Love it here!
Jillian K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
So glad you enjoyed!
We love that pet friendly (yr round!) gorgeous crescent sand beach where you can walk for miles and the charming Broadkill Store.
Welcome back anytime!
Airy house with lots of light, deck, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a few yards from the path to a private beach. Great location. Owner provided good bikes, cabana shade tent, beach chairs and a wheelie cart to bring everything over the dunes to the beach.
Nancy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
We love our return visitors. This is such a comfortable home to host friends and family, and the amenities sure add to the fun! Welcome back any time! Pat
We had a nice vacation despite the weather. This house had everything we needed and more. We love how private the house was. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We love how laid back Broadkill Beach is. We will definitely be back.
Perfect location to get to the natural beach, which my family loves. We were very pleased with the rental & the dealings with the renter.
sherri s.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Johanna H.
21 Jan, 2018
Great house, perfect for a New Years getaway
Loved this super cozy house right by the beach. Was perfect for our three families with kids ranging in age from 2-11 and a dog. Great place to relax for a few days with friends.
Johanna H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are glad that you had a relaxing and fun New Year's celebration!
We finally got out there ourselves this weekend and indeed, it is so very relaxing , cozy and easy. There was a lot of sleeping, walks on the beach where the beautiful snow geese blanketed the surf!
We welcome you back any time and hope that you consider us for future travels.
Sincerely, Pat
Love the privacy of the beach at this location. Such a relaxing week. Pat was very attentive and responsive.
Lisa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
wray g.
26 Jun, 2014
Great, secluded beach location
After decades of trips to OC, Maryland and Rehobeth, Broadkill beach was a wonderful surprise!
And this rental was perfect for our family. Lots of space, comfortable and clean.
And we loved having our dogs with us!
wray g.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
The privacy of the beautiful beach just steps away and the feeling that you are staying in a secret place that very few people know about is one of our favorite things about Delaware Beach Bliss. We are so glad that you enjoyed your family and your pets and made great memories.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Leslie S.
8 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
the ac in the house had problems and it was being controlled by the owner and not us
Leslie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
HVAC repaired and control put back in visitors hands!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terri W.
14 Aug, 2018
Wonderful Family Vacation
My family of 6 adults and 1 dog had an amazing time at Delaware Beach Bliss....the house was the perfect beach house. It was a very short walk to the beautiful private beach. The house was very clean and well equipped. We never rented a beach house before and this vacation exceeded our expectations.
Terri W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
It's the best to be able to bring your sweet pup on the family vacation, especially when the gorgeous beach is pet friendly!
are glad that you enjoyed your beach vacation and hope that you will consider Delaware Beach Bliss again!!
Sincerely, Pat Peoples
The house is beautiful and really suited our needs (2 couples, a 3 year old, 1.5 year old, and newborn infant), very close to the beach. Host was super kind and responded really fast to our requests to change the thermostat temp in the house, which ended up being the perfect temp for the rest of our stay
Anna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2023
So glad you enjoyed!
Welcome back anytime!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anne K.
2 Jun, 2014
Great getaway
We stayed at Beach Bliss for the weekend with 5 adults and one toddler - we couldn't have been more comfortable. The open house plan was great for a group and we loved being steps from the beach. Broadkill Beach is quiet, calm and the area offers plenty of nature walks - just what we wanted. We'll be back!
Anne K.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Bliss and look forward to your return visit!
Great house, everything you need. Has space to do family activities and have quiet time on your own. Beach so close and easy to get to we squeezed in walks in between the rain clouds. Easy drive to the board walk, restaurants and nature preserve. Would return for sure!!
Great location, basically beachfront. Felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Newly remodeled house with very comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, and well stocked kitchen. Close to Milton and Lewes. House needs some basic maintenance (blinds that need some repair, burned out lightbulbs, closet doors that don’t fully close, front door latch sticks a bit) but it didn’t keep us from really enjoying our week!
Lona S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2021
So glad you enjoyed! Took care of those maintenance details as soon as you let me know. Thanks for the heads up!!
If you’d told us while you were there we would have immediately addressed and perhaps earned your five stars;)
We were very pleased with the beach house—spacious, easy access to the beach (100 steps to the path to the beach). Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped, lots of beach accessories available (umbrellas, sand chairs, beach toys). Recommend you plan your meals in advance and bring some food because the only story has very limited stock, and the larger grocery stores are 30 min away. The Broadkill beach is private, well maintained, clean sand, not crowded, gentle waves lap against the beach—great for families, safe for children. We enjoyed our stay tremendously!
Even though my visit was in the middle of a blizzard in January I still found the experience and communication with the owner exceptional. The house is lovely and very close to the beach. That does make it clear that you can't see the beach from the house and I would definitely take that into consideration as I tend to be one who really needs to see the water. Beyond that, it was a wonderful experience!
Gwen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you, Gwen!
Check out my other property id 3597597 on Broadkill that is directly ON the sand and surf with views that leave me breathless. It is more pricey but it sounds like it might be well worth it for you : ). This one- 2 lots from the sand and surf- has some views of water and sky in the horizon as you go up the steps, or from the bedroom window at the top of the steps, which is the bedroom I choose in that house for the that reason!
Welcome back any time, Gwen!
The whole process of selecting and booking the property went smoothly. Owner was very responsive every step of the way. Loved the location, as the property is an easy walking distance from the beach (3rd lot back). We were a party of 9 with one dog and it was a tight fit (we had 4 kids and 5 adults and our configuration didn't fit the available beds as well as we had hoped.) Loved all the windows, the private beach, and the fireplace was beautiful, although it was too hot out to use it. Would be nice if the driveway was wider.
Janice H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2021
Glad you enjoyed!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
23 Oct, 2018
Beautiful house and accommodations just steps from the beach
Delaware Beach Bliss is a truly beautiful and well maintained home. Spacious and airy. Bright and light - windows everywhere! Clean and welcoming with a sensitive touch of design. We had a truly wonderful stay and wished we had stayed longer! Beds are comfy and home was nice and clean when we came. The beach is clean and serene. We felt as though we were on a desert island! We just loved our stay in every way and can't wait to come back to Delaware Beach Bliss! The owner of the house is so nice and promptly answers any questions you may have.
Deborah L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We feel exactly the same and are so happy to share our beach dream with you while our kids keep us too busy to get there as much as we’d like!
You are welcome back anytime, and we hope you will consider us the next time the beach calls!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stella O.
20 Jan, 2018
Great spot!
We had a great time here between Christmas and New Years. We were looking for a location close to the beach (you are two houses away) - there's even a bit of a water view; with a fire place and a sunset view. We also needed family and pet friendly. The house is also really clean - very important! This house checked all of those boxes. The house is well equipped and the owners were super responsive. The location is nice and quiet in a beach type community. We really enjoyed exploring Lewes and the many dining options. We would come again as there was a lot more to do than we had time for! Thank you Pat!
Stella O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are so happy that you had a fun family holiday at Delaware Beach Bliss!
We were just there this weekend and slept in the room with the window on the water...didn't even have to get out of bed to see the sunrise on the sand and water, quite a spectacle! And every time we walk the beach we see something new and beautiful like the snow geese or a snow owl or both.
We love sharing our home with families like yours, and would welcome you back anytime! Sincerely, Pat
The house was really big and spacious. Very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The fireplace was wonderful. The neighborhood was nice and not commercial at all. It was located just 1 house away from the beach. So minimal car time. The only down sides to the rental were we had to bring our own sheets and towels which was inconvenient since we were on an extended trip and didn’t know until after we booked, and the house was chilly even after cranking up the heat. They do have space heaters that helped but the main room stayed chilly.( It didn’t help that it was 32 degrees outside! ).
Our family adored the peaceful location of this modern home at Broadkill Beach. The house was so spacious and well appointed. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable (though the blinds had some minor issues). It was so nice to discover all the games in the closet. The house comes with chairs, umbrellas, a paddle board and kayak which was very convenient. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck in the morning reading, and gathered together under the at dinner. We did have some problems with the AC but that was due to the extreme heat. Pat was very responsive to our concerns and sent someone to check on it immediately. Due to the heat, the biting bugs were mighty after sunset, so no fire was possible. My favorite aspect was taking long walks on the quiet beaches. I highly recommend this lovely home would definitely return to Beach Bliss when the weather is a bit cooler in the spring or fall.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amanda D.
23 Jul, 2016
Gem of a location
We stayed here in July with a 2 year old, 2 teens and 6 adults, as well as a golden. All I can say is location, location, location! To get to the beach you only need to walk down the road past two houses, and then down a sandy path for about 150 steps. Definitely bring water shoes as this path can get extremely hot! There was only a few other families on the beach with us and we felt like we had our own private beach. Water was so gentle and the 2 year old could easily wade in and loved it. It felt like bath water! On some afternoons I was able to wade into the ocean over 300 feet and it was still only up to my waist. It felt like I was walking in the middle of the ocean! Coming back to the house after a day on the beach, we enjoyed gathering in the living room and eating together at either the large indoor or porch dining table. There was plenty of room for all of us. The outdoor shower was perfect. Kitchen had all of the essentials and Pat went out of her way to send a maid and maintenance person over during the week to ensure that the place was extra clean. We headed into Milton, Lewes and Rehobeth for meals. We went to the Rehobeth boardwalk one night and to Funland, which was fun but packed. Couldn't even see the sand on the beach it was so packed with pet. We were very happy to return to private broadkill beach where we could have bonfires, dogs, and privacy. Loved the paddle board in the storage area. Only suggestion would be to update mattresses. Can't wait to return!!!
Amanda D.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Reading about your wonderful family time at Bliss makes us feel so happy- as if we were there ourselves!
For sure we will consider your suggestion. We strive to be responsive to our guests observations, we very much appreciate your input about how we can make our place even better, and we love hearing about the fun you had!
We would love to have you back again! Sincerely, Pat
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tim P.
22 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disappointing
Describing this as "steps from the beach" is an exaggeration, as noted in some other reviews. There are two lots between the house and the beach access entrance, and the beach path borders a third property on the way to the beach. The closely cropped photo of this beach path (titled "our beach path") is misleading- this neighborhood use path to the beach is much longer than what is pictured.
Air conditioning for the house is uneven. The back bedroom on the first floor (with bunk bed) was hot and does not appear to have an A/C vent, while the other first floor bedroom was cold.
While the kitchen was well stocked and the queen beds comfortable, other aspects were in need of care. The floor of the large deck had peeling paint. The umbrella for the large outdoor table was broken and appeared to have been that way for a while. The blinds in the bunk bedroom were badly tattered.
The ground level storage was packed with equipment, not all of it in working condition. The kayak was great fun on the water, but the SUP couldn't be used because it took on water- looked like it was missing the drain plugs.
Furniture in the great room has been updated from the photos, but still only comfortably sits six adults.
Tim P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
Sorry you were disappointed. This is the first I’ve heard. I would have loved the opportunity to make it all right for you while you were there!
I need to know those things about the umbrella and sup so I can immediately replace and I would have done so right there. Am now. Ditto on deck maintenance though that is a matter of scheduling but soon!!
ReThe description, it goes on to say “ 2 lots from the beach”. Where I come from that’s steps, but ok.
Thanks for your feedback. We take it very seriously and will replace the shades where you describe they are tattered, the umbrella,sup, and cleaned out the beach closet immediately. I wish you had mentioned these items to us directly as we would have addressed right there.
We suggest communicating this type of intel directly to owners when you see it and if not addressed timely then including it in a review.
Thanks though for the info. We’re on it!
We loved this house. Plenty big for 6 adults and 3 kids. Close to the beach which the kids loved! House has all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stormy M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Pat
We live in Allentown, Pa with our two children who are 13 and 17. They are so busy with sports and activities that we can't bliss out at the beach as much as we'd like. That's why we want to share our home with you.
Why they chose this property
We love the beach! A friend at work also owns a place here and found this home for us. Once we saw it, we couldn't resist making Broadkill Beach our Destination Getaway. This is our dream beach house for the next chapter of our lives when our kids go off to school!
What makes this property unique
We love the proximity to the sand, contemporary feel, all the windows, the fireplace, and the fish over the fireplace. There's a view of the beach from the deck, and the house is very roomy. This is a very comfortable home for families and entertaining good friends. We have two kids and my best friend has two kids. Our two families are very comfortable at Bliss!
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