For SALE or LONG TERM RENTAL Designer beach home, many extras, Gazebo w/hot tub

Available for sale or long term rental of 6 months to 2 years. This incredible three-level, contemporary home is situated just a short block back from a quiet, pet friendly beach. Perfect for a quiet, relaxing stay away from the traffic and hectic pace of Rehoboth, Dewey, Ocean City, and other nearby Atlantic beaches, Broadkill Beach will delight you. While best suited for a party of six, the house can accommodate up to 11 people.

The road into Broadkill passes a championship public golf course. It then winds through the Primehook nature preserve, a birdwatcher's and nature lover's paradise -- putting you back in time to an era where tranquility and open space still exist. The preserve with its pristine waterways for you to explore, is a favorite with kayakers and canoeists. The road ends in an inviting development of charming homes with a single road that parallels the beach.

Set back from the road, the house is on a triple lot surrounded by trees, affording ample privacy. The main living level includes a modern kitchen, bedroom, full bath, and an expansive great room featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, sky lights, and access to an enclosed porch where you can enjoy conversation and morning coffee or evening cocktails while you watch the birds enter and leave the eye-level Martin house. High speed wireless Internet allows guests access to catch up on their latest emails and texts or even work while enjoying a vacation at the beach.

A flight of stairs with open views leads up to a master bedroom suite with a king-size bed, comfortable recliner, sitting area for reading or relaxing, and a private deck that affords views of Broadkill's spectacular sunsets. Two skylights provide enchanting vistas of the myriad of stars visible on a clear night. Lie in bed and test your ability to identify the stars and constellations; or simply delight in the view.

Our spacious ground floor includes a cozy third bedroom with a queen sized bed, a full bath, a separate sitting/sleeping area with a captain’s bed , and a fourth bedroom/den with a comfortable pull-out queen bed and expansive gathering/ conversation area with a large TV for enjoying your favorite, sporting events, movies, or news. The ground floor can be closed off for privacy and is perfect for a second family or elderly parents having difficulty climbing stairs.

Behind the house is a large screened gazebo, secluded by trees and equipped with a sleep sofa, a hot tub that easily accommodates up to 8 people (fabulous on cooler evenings!), a gas grill, and a large octagonal picnic table for casual dining. Between the gazebo and the main house is an enclosed outside shower with a separate dressing area. A stone walkway leads to a secluded patio with fire pit where a large group can congregate for evening drinks, star-watching, s’mores, or taking the chill off cooler evenings by the fire.

The beach is just a four minute walk away over a charming wooden walkway that protects the dunes. Sheltered by Cape Henlopen on the south and Cape May on the north, its waters are relatively calm. And best of all, the beach is rarely, if ever, crowded. Families build campfires on the beach; and well-behaved dogs are welcome both on the beach and in our home.

For those adventurers who wish to explore the Primehook Nature Preserve, a short drive up Broadkill Road will take you to the entrance.... opening up myriad opportunities for hiking, kayaking, pond fishing and bird watching. The Nature Preserve Welcome Center is also a great place to bring children to learn about the wildlife that inhabit this region.

While Broadkill Beach is 'away from the madding crowd', it is far from being isolated. Broadkill's general store is just a short walk from the house, and carries a little bit of everything including wonderful homemade donuts on weekend mornings, great subs and sandwiches, ice cream and delicious milkshakes, fishing gear and tackle, a large selection of grocery items, clothing, and souvenirs. If you have a desire for first-class shopping or a taste for the variety and excitement of the larger resorts at any time during your stay, Lewes, Rehoboth, and Dewey can be reached within a half hour or less. And even closer-by, the the old and charming town of Milton offers a refreshing kayak trip through the town along the Broadkill river followed by a delightful imbibing tour of the Dogfish Head Brewery.

Upon booking, a detailed lease and information sheet will be provided. Full refund less administrative fee of $150 for cancellations prior to 60 days occupancy and half refund for cancellations prior to 30 days. Well behaved dogs on prescription flea control medication are welcome, with up to two allowed for a $250 pet fee.