Bayfront Living in Prime Hook Beach - Pets Welcome - Prime Hook Beach

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Excellent

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Milford, DE

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
‪1 min walk‬
Prime Hook Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Broadkill Beach Beaches
‪20 min drive‬
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Bayfront Living in Prime Hook Beach - Pets Welcome

Welcome to Prime Hook Beach!

This is a beautiful 3 bedroom, one bath raised cottage on the beach.

Watch the sun and the moon rise over the Delaware Bay from this quiet, comfortable beachfront retreat. This easy-going cottage offers a laid-back place to celebrate life, especially for those who travel with their dogs.

Cook your favorite meals in our full kitchen, already supplied with spices and condiments, or go out to a decadent meal in one of the area's gourmet restaurants. The beach resort offers numerous activities from golf and watersports to theater and tax-free shopping, all within a few minutes' drive, but this is the place you want to call home at the end of the day.

Relax while reading a good book in the sunroom, a bonfire on your private beach in summer if the wind is right, or just a simple moment of solitude wandering along the water's edge in any season. Retreat to one of your three bedrooms (one queen, one double bed, two twin bunk bed) and fall asleep with the sound of the waves lapping the shore.

There's one full bath and, in summer, an outdoor shower to comfortably rinse off the salt and sand. You can also hook up a quick-connect hose to rinse off your pup with warm water.

Only two hours from Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia, yet a world away from the stress and hassles. Escape the hustle of your work week with a relaxing weekend.

Take time to rest, to play. Make time for yourself, and for those you love. Come to the Happy Crab at Prime Hook Beach, where we provide all the basics for your comfort.

Guests to provide linens, towels, blankets, paper and soap products, but feel free to reach out for a quote if you would like any of these items provided for you. Guest to sign an agreement to follow rules & policies.

Please note the following fee descriptions that are noted in your quote:
$50.00 Reservation Fee
$50.00 Damage Protection Fee that covers up to $500.00 in damages, Guest responsible for any damages in excess of $500.00
$100.00 Pet Fee if applicable

Property manager

Ideal Property Solutions

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Welcome to Primehaven Cottage, a retrete at Primehook

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest required to sign an agreement before Ideal Property Solutions can send the check-in information.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is on 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. Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting.

Milford, DE

What's nearby

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Prime Hook Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Slaughter Beach - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
Broadkill Beach Beaches - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
Lewes Beach - 32 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Backyard - ‬15 min drive
‪Po' Boys Creole & Fresh Catch - ‬15 min drive
‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
‪Beaches Seafood of Milton - ‬15 min drive
‪Wings To Go - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Living in Prime Hook Beach - Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Bayfront Living in Prime Hook Beach - Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Living in Prime Hook Beach - Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Living in Prime Hook Beach - Pets Welcome located?

Situated on the beach, 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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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta G.

4 Aug 2024

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

Location, location, location

This is the second time we rented this property. The location and the beach as our front yard is a major plus! The house is spacious and both the humans and the dogs in our family enjoyed the stay. Kitchen could use a bit more in terms of equipment: sharp knives and coffee mugs are in short supply.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

21 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good house and location but…

Kitchen could use some more items. Can opener didn’t work and not enough utensils. There was a very soiled pillow on the bed. Stove top grimy, counters dirty, bathroom sink had hair in it, shower curtain was filthy, dead bugs on window sills kitchen floor not swept. I cleaned before I even unpacked. New cleaning co is definitely in order!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

25 June 2024

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

Home away from home.

We really enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer, would definitely return, and highly recommend! A very cozy home, we were there with teenagers and they loved it too, it was great to be right on the bay! Thank you “ Happy Crab” !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

mark h.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

No communication at all.

When we first arrived, it was 93 degrees in the house. No big deal, we will kick on the A/C and get it livable was what we thought. The a/c did not work. We called the property management company at 4:30 on a Thursday and nobody answered or returned our call until the next morning. The emergency contact line mailbox was full, so we couldn’t reach them that way either. When they did call back, they sent someone out to the house. They couldn’t get there until 4pm. Again, we can deal with it. When the contractor arrived he figured out what was wrong and called the company to get authorization. This was at 4:25 on Friday. Again, nobody answered and the emergency line mailbox was still full. I still have not heard back from anyone about it. We had our dog with us and were unable to leave them in the house because it was unbearably hot, and my wife and I suffered all weekend. It didn’t help it was the hottest weekend of the year. The house itself would have been ideal, it the nightmare that we dealt with made it unenjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Georgia H.

28 Aug 2023

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

Primehook beach

We are very used to the ocean.. so the bay was disappointing.. shore n water dirty.. The house needed silverware n coffee mugs..We went n bought silverware.. there wasn’t enough for 6.. coffee mugs were teacups..House was nice otherwise..Used the outside porch all week!! Wish the ocean view was a lil better.. need some brush cut down👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

5 Aug 2023

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

It was awesome to get up and just walk onto the beach every day!

The place was awesome, the house was beautiful with what you had done with it! Little disappointed with the wood pathway to the beach, wood is old and some pieces broken. But, other that that we loved everything. We want to rent this house next summer, so I will be reaching out to you again I. September! Thanks again Dan Mitchell

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta G.

29 July 2023

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

Excellent location

Spacious house, excellent location, steps away from the beach. Dog friendly house and neighborhood. Highly recommended! Will return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

4 July 2023

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

Secluded beach house on the bay

Our family enjoyed our recent stay. The house had plenty of space for the 6 of us to spread out and was nicely updated. The beach was a short walk up and over the dune to a very private beach on the bay. As stated in other reviews, please note this is a natural beach with seaweed and dead crabs on the shore. We raked a nice wide area for ourselves which exposed beautiful sand and kept the flies away. If you want to vacation away from all the hustle and bustle of Rehoboth then this is the place for you. There are plenty of restaurants and stores in nearby Milford.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan F.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

50 steps to the beach, 15 minutes to town. The house could use a little freshening up, but it was late in the season and dog-friendly so we get it. We really enjoyed watching the cargo ships and beachcombing every day. Great long-weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

edward b.

25 Sept 2022

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

Quiet Beach Getaway

It was a delightful stay in a beautiful relaxing beachfront cottage. The house was well maintained and clean with a super location. Would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

15 Sept 2022

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

Perfect Beach Stay

This house was the perfect beach stay! Everything I expected and more! It was quiet and beautiful and made memories for years to come! The house was spotless and well supplied and had, of course, the perfect view! I will be back every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

30 Aug 2022

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

Spacious Family Retreat - A++

This gem of a house was plenty big enough for my 2.5 year old, 5 year old, 10 year old, wife, myself, and my little pup. We loved the EXTREMELY short walk to the beach, outdoor hose to clean our feet, outdoor shower (we used this as our main shower), large living room, large master bedroom, large sun room, kids bunk beds, and the front balcony. House has PLENTY of room for a family of 5-6. The location is also perfect for us! Prime Hook has become our favorite spot, as it's VERY close to Milton and not too far from Milford, and their are so many great places to eat around both these locations that we never had to drive too far!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

SuAnn H., pa

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Wouldn't recommend staying here

I wouldn't recommend staying at this property unless you like- unclean, cobwebs, ants, etc. I arrived and the house was not clean nor were beds made. I pointed this out to the cleaning lady who came back for inspection and she did not remedy any of the issues. The microwave was dirty and the coffee maker was covered in coffee grinds. I then found that one of the pillows on the bed had stains that looked like blood on it (gross). The laundry room is basically unusable as is the shower. We showered outside and bought extra clothes at the outlets to not have to do laundry. Midweek a storm came through and there were ants all over the place!! We ended up leaving our vacation early to not have to deal with all of the issues and uncleanliness. I sent photos of all of these items to the property manager. I really hope they fix these issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

5 June 2022

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

Wonderful weekend!

The beach is rustic and au natural. We enjoyed walks on the beach. It was horseshoe crab mating season and a take would be necessary to sit on the beach. The house is beautiful and spacious. The reserve you drive through to get to the house is spectacular. Kitchen fully stocked. Bring laundry stuff and dishwasher pods. Sheets and pillow cases are needed too. We loved this aspect as it was our own taste of home. Would recommend to stay here enjoy the view and go to the local beaches and boardwalks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine J.

30 Apr 2022

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

Great Getaway

This house was perfect for our family getaway and in a great location. We loved being able to walk out our door and onto the beach. We feel like the house was family and pet-friendly, as well as the neighborhood. We really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

29 Apr 2022

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

Review

Was excellent. Loved the location and was perfect for us

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brittany S., Danville pa

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Property is very Dirty!

Pictures in the ad are not recent. Property is very neglected dirty, broken items, weeds and over grown greens outside. No, beach chairs! Stains all over the carpets, animal hair all over the coach, the beds had hair and sand all over the mattress covers. Mold in the ice maker, broken Toaster. Hard to cook in the kitchen with lack of items not supplied with cookware. Beds where very comfortable!!!! Best thing about this house was the bay and that's it. Don't waste you money.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

23 Aug 2021

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay! The location cannot be beat if you're looking for a quiet, nature-filled retreat. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch area watching the ocean and reading. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mary M.

14 Aug 2021

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

Private and Spacious for a Family of 4

The Happy Crab was nice and roomy for our family of 4 plus puppy. We enjoyed the sun room with views of the dunes and the beach was just steps away. The kitchen was updated, however, could use some more glass ware. The living room had a nice comfy sectional, space for everyone to sit. One issue we immediately noticed were the stains on the carpet throughout the great room and hallway. This is a pet friendly home, so maybe not the best idea to have carpet. Property Management offered to send someone out to shampoo rugs during our stay, which we declined. Master bedroom is a very nice size, but definitely needs an upgraded mattress and bed frame. The bathroom was clean with the exception of the shower stall, which either needs a serious deep clean or to be replaced. We chose to take our showers in the outdoor shower, which we all loved. The screens on the windows and the porch could also use a good power wash as they were covered with dead bugs. Lastly, one of the Adirondack chairs was broken and they are both placed in an area of the dunes that makes them unusable due to green flies. Prime Hook beach is quiet and relaxing vacation spot with friendly neighbors. We also enjoyed the town of Milton and all it had to offer. Our family will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

SARAH L.

5 July 2021

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

Great getaway

Cute cottage… great location … yes it takes a 20 min drive to get a store… love the neighborhood, the beach … tons of horseshoe crabs. I was a little bummed how the water was murky but that did not stop us going into the water. I do recommend lots of bug spray… The flies are relentless.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Jill T.

13 June 2021

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

Nice Beachfront House

Very nice house right on the beach. We had a few days of very hot and humid weather and then some rainy days. But the sunroom facing the beach is a beautiful spot to relax and cool off or hide from the rain. The A/C was great and there were no water pressure issues as someone mentioned in earlier reviews. The neighborhood was quiet; people were friendly. In the wetlands we saw dozens of herons and egrets. One minor problem we encountered was that the outdoor shower wasn't operative. But we contacted the realtor and she alerted the owner who came out and fixed the problem the same day we reported it. I want to thank them for their quick response and resolution of the issue.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Maura G.

4 June 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

So very very disappointed!

We were so excited about this trip, the location was beautiful and the house was so cute. We arrived 1 hour after the check in time. You would think during a pandemic the house would be immaculate and clean, unfortunately that was not the case. I walked into a leaky refrigerator that left a puddle of water in the refrigerator and the floor. A coffee pot with burnt coffee in the pot. When we went to make the beds I found fresh blood stains on the mattress pad. The twin bunk beds top bed had a rail that was not attached and kept falling off. the bathroom was dirty and the shower smelled like urine. I slept on the couch for the 3 nights of my trip. I tried to call the realtor at Ideal Property Solutions, the first time I called her about the leak she responded quickly but when I called her about the unsanitary conditions, I did not hear from her until the next morning.. She then sent some cleaning ladies to remove the bed pad and fix the bed. They were nice enough but no one asked if I wanted them to wear a mask they just walked right in put a new bed pad on an then wanted to place the same dirty bedspread on the bed. I asked them to remove it. Then they proceed to tell us that the woman that came to clean did not have enough time to clean it because the previous guest did not realize he was leaving that day and held her up 2 hours. Then I proceeded to show her the bbq sauce stains that are way up on the wall, so gross. I would have preferred they called me and told me they needed more time to clean. I am trying to be very nice about this whole situation but this was a nightmare and not even willing to offer me some kind of a refund. You would think that the Owner or Realtor would check the property before someone would come to stay! I have multiple pictures to back all of this up. I did call the Delaware Dept. of Health and left a message funny thing is no one called back. I guess they do not take this pandemic seriously. They need to get a better realtor than Ideal Property Solutions and a new cleaning team! Sooooo disgusting too bad because the house is really cute.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

25 Apr 2021

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

Perfect!

Right on the beach, perfect for us & two goldens, easy in and out, exactly as described, will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

20 Apr 2021

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

Quiet beach retreat

Beautiful house, view of the bay was beautiful and direct access to the beach was amazing. Beds were really uncomfortable, but the location more than made up for it. Place was really clean, self check-in was easy; it would have been nice to have a welcome packet to set expectations of what was required to be done at the property prior to check-out, but that is just a minor suggestion.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Jan 2021

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

A lovely Thanksgiving escape

We spent Thanksgiving weekend here and were blessed with warm weather. Your home was just right for us and we were so thankful we could have our dogs with us. I personally spent a lot of time on the little sun porch and deck enjoying my coffee in the mornings and our son enjoyed the deck that looked over the marsh where we saw some spectacular sunsets. My husband bird watched at the Prime Hook and I went for many long walks with the dogs. Unfortunately, the naughty one found his way into the marsh, thank goodness for your outdoor hose! I know, not what a home owner wants to hear, but we got him all cleaned up! We also took a wander into Lewes. As others have mentioned, this is a beach area for people who are okay with nature. The beach does have plenty of horseshoe crab shells and whelk egg casings (which the naughty dog loved to pick up and shake). The warm weather did bring out the flies as well. Thankfully, the home owner did have a couple fly swatters and we put them to use. We mostly kept to ourselves and enjoyed the escape, but anyone we saw out and about waved and gave us a smile. Especially when the naughty dog ran for the marsh!! Thanks again for the lovely escape!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ideal Property Solutions

Why they chose this property

This cottage with a fully-glassed in porch overlooking the Delaware Bay makes you feel as if you are outdoors year-round. The open floor plan affords a view of the water from the back door, through the kitchen and living room, to the front porch.

Guests describe the feeling of tranquility that begins the moment they leave the highway and wind their way through the 5 miles of fields and forest and marshes of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

Prime Hook Beach is a lovely community, close enough to upscale restaurants and tax-free shopping at the outlets, but far enough away to feel like you are in another era.

What makes this property unique

Having a private, sandy beach right at your front door allows you to set up your stuff for the day, and be able to easily pop in and out of the house for a cold drink, lunch, your favorite paperback, another dog toy.

When the wind is right, you can have a bonfire or just lay back and watch as the stars come out. You can take sleeping bags out to spend the night watching the mid-August sky for shooting stars or enjoy watching (from the shelter of the porch) the occasional summer thunderstorm sweep across the bay, the rain dancing on the roof.

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Excellent

8.4/10

9.8/10

9.0/10

9.6/10

8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta G.

Location, location, location

Elzbieta G.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

Good house and location but…

Stephanie C.

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Home away from home.

John L.

2/10 Terrible

mark h.

No communication at all.

mark h.

8/10 Good

Georgia H.

Primehook beach

Georgia H.

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

It was awesome to get up and just walk onto the beach every day!

Dan M.

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta G.

Excellent location

Elzbieta G.

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Secluded beach house on the bay

Maria S.

8/10 Good

Nathan F.

We had a great time

Nathan F.