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Enchanting view of both Bay and Estuary from Family room

View from hand painted dining room table that seats 8

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12313 sq m

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Barbecue grill

Beach view

Washer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Milton, DE

Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve4 min walk
Cape May - Lewes Ferry25 min drive
Lewes Beach28 min drive
Dover, DE (DOV-Dover Air Force Base)43 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The property is so large, so many options for bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen clean and spacious. Upper great room has s...

Sep 23, 2023

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

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

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.

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.

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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 Apr 2024

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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 Sept 2023

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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 Aug 2023

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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

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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.

4 July 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B., Waynesboro

24 June 2023

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Beautiful at Bliss

Our family has a great stay here. We did have a couple days of rain, but the house family area was great for games, watching tv or just hanging out. The bedrooms were nice and clean. The elevator was very helpful. My son and daughter-in-law stayed there with their 1-year old daughter. My daughter and son-in-law went kayaking and caught crabs everyday. We got a fishing permit to take our jeep on the beach. The access was very close. There was something for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard L.

19 June 2023

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great spot

We had a lovely time, the crabbing was great and will be easier when they finish their planned deck. Take bug spray!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

14 June 2023

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Family Vacation

Wonderful extended family vacation at the shore. The setting was quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. A short walk to the beach and a longer walk for ice cream. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

11 June 2023

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mrs

Beautiful views and great for watching wildlife!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regyna C.

13 Apr 2023

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A Warm Hug

This beautiful property is worth the work. The unique shape is just beginning. The view from each bedroom will bring a smile to your face. But when entering the top level, I paused. The view took my breath away. Watching birds and the surf at one turn of my head. What a blessing to get a hug from an experience. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P., Painted Post, NY

2 Apr 2023

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Quiet and quaint spot in September

We visited with our five boys, ages 15 to 9, and they loved this property!! We ordered groceries by Instacart and headed straight for the beach. The road was quiet in September, and the sunset views were incredible.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

22 Mar 2023

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A place for quiet relaxation.

The house and location are lovely and the hosts were very responsive and helpful. I so enjoyed my visit that I would stay there again!!

Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherri f.

3 Jan 2023

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Great multi generational vacation home

This was the most perfect home for our family over the Christmas holiday ages 87-10. The elevator made it so the grandparents could easily navigate. The in-law suit was great for us w/ the youngest child. The views and location are amazing for nature lovers. The hosts were very accommodating to our requests and needs. We also rented linens from coastal beach services and that process was flawless.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

22 Nov 2022

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Wonderful house and location

This was our group's third time staying at Bliss. We love how comfortable it is for our group of 10 scrapbooking ladies.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

18 Oct 2022

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Beautiful home

Location was perfect for our late summer celebration for our mom's 90th birthday! Unfortunately the remnants of hurricane Ian joined us for the first couple of days but there was ample room inside with plenty of windows to enjoy the storm. Amber and Joshua were perfect hosts and very responsive to any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

14 Oct 2022

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Perfect time of year for a beach trip

Amber, thank you so much for affording such a setting for a family trip. Your responsiveness was helpful and reassuring when issues arose. You had our back! The elevator was a godsend, for the elder members of the party especially. The house was clean, well-appointed, attractive. You have the advantage of an extraordinary location, and what we've dubbed The Round Blue House is an almost magical place to take in the location. As I mentioned to you, ten minutes after my husband realized he'd forgotten his binocs, I found the pair you provided. Books, toys, all the kitchen gear for great meal-making, comfy beds, a great room that made togetherness relaxing, all the good stuff! I felt really taken care of. I met Jennie, who was having such fun planting. We had a lively gardening talk, and she confirmed my impression of you. We made precious memories, watching egrets, herons, sunsets, moonrises, walking, biking, beaching, birthday celebrating, being together as a three generation family. Superlatives sound trite. How it fed our hearts to be at your house is the point of all these words. We all extend great appreciation to you.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

1 Sept 2022

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A beautiful home with gorgeous views on both sides!! The house has a beautiful open floor plan.

The process was easy. Amber was way to reach when we needed something. She let us know that people were stopping by to fix things or measure. It was easy to stay in her home. She did a great job of making us feel welcome without being there physically.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

31 Aug 2022

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Spectacular views

Our family loved the house with its panoramic views. We saw a deer swim across the canal from the nature preserve and two bald eagles. It was a great week weather wise except for the darn flies.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

14 Aug 2022

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Comfortable house with stunning views

Great set-up for whole family. Especially appreciated the well stocked kitchen, board games, and kayaks. Views were incredible! Especially loved our time at Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park (30-40 minute drives). Lewes and Milton were fun to explore. Enjoyed Rehoboth Beach too, though expect crowds and parking challenges. Just a few things that would have been helpful to have known in advance: - Biting flies/gnats made our Bay visit unpleasant, despite multiple different brands of bug spray. Could have used tips on when to visit Bay (or not) and how to avoid bites. - Bedrooms can be bright in morning. Consider packing room darkening shades if you prefer to sleep in (or for young kids). - Kayaking the estuary directly from property was awesome! Do pay attention to tidal charts though, as coming back at low tide in the mud is quite a challenge. (Perhaps obvious, but we're landlubbers) - Kitchen could use smaller juice glasses, but had all other conveniences of home, with enough dishes, cutlery, and mugs for a large family. Host was immediately responsive with any questions, and check-in was easy. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Levi F.

6 Aug 2022

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First time family beach trip

Bliss had everything we wanted in our vacation home. Private beach access, estuary behind the house for kayaking, spacious indoor areas for our large family. We will definitely keep this house in mind when planning future beach trips!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

3 Aug 2022

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Great place

Would love to go again. The only negative was the condition of the dock and decks. The kayak was great but there wasn’t access to the back creek area because of the condition of the dock. I’d love to go again but it appears the pricing has increased by over 25% for 2023! We love broadkill beach mainly because of how secluded it is and easy waves for little kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

30 July 2022

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What a fabulous place!

We loved our week here! The views from the living area were spectacular — nearly 360 degrees of widows, with excellent vistas over the marsh and views of the bay. The house was extremely well furnished, especially for a family — so many games for grown-ups and kids, kids’ toys and books, and a whole drawer of videos. The host also furnished paper products and laundry detergent, and, among other things, there was a small supply of first-aid products — very thoughtful! The furnishings were comfy and in great condition. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the recliner and gazing out over the marsh. The beach was just a very short walk away, and was perfect if you’re looking for gentle waves and family friendly experiences. The beach was nearly deserted when we were there in July, which we loved! We also loved the wild nature of the Broadkill Beach area — it’s not built up at all, and there still are lots of small trees and undeveloped areas. Also, if you’re into birds, this is the place for you — we saw osprey, snowy egrets, small blue herons, tricolor herons, swallows, gulls and wrens! Black biting flies on the beach can be a drawback, but if you’re well-prepared with Deet-containing bug spray, you’ll be fine — at least we were. Amber, the host, was wonderful — check-in was a breeze and she was extremely responsive. We'll definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

9 July 2022

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Relaxing Vacation

This house was perfect for a multigenerational family vacation. The pictures online do not do the house justice. The views from the top floor are simply stunning. We spent a lot time watching all the wildlife in Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge. We also enjoyed some quality time putting together puzzles and playing games from the wide variety of items available at the house. Most of our meals were cooked at the house and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. It's a short walk from the house to Broadkill Beach where we were able to relax, fly kites, and see Horseshoe Crabs. We also spent time nearby at Lewes Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Cape Henlopen State Park. We took the Lewes Ferry over to Cape May, NJ for a day and had a wonderful time exploring. Cape Water Tours in Lewes offers boat tours and we enjoyed a lovely evening boat cruise on the Deleware Bay where we saw the most dolphins we’d ever seen. Amber was wonderful at quickly replying to all my questions prior to our stay at the house. Access to the elevator was much appreciated by all, but especially for the oldest members of our family. We had a lovey week long stay with perfect weather and hope to return again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T., Camp Hill,Pa

8 July 2022

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Great stay

We were a family of three generations and we all enjoyed our stay. The house was great with lovely views, very clean and well equipped. The owner was responsive to our few minor questions. This is our favorite beach and just hope it remains a well kept secret.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C., Luray VA

5 July 2022

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Great house for a family gathering

We had a wonderful stay at the beautiful house. The views are fantastic and the kitchen and living room are nice to hang out in. The owners are very responsive and helpful. Future guests should note that the elevator is the only indoor connection to the MIL suite. Outdoor stairs are also available. It’s also important to note that the bedroom windows are not to be opened, so rooms can get stuffy. Bring eye shades if you are sensitive to light and in the MIL suite, as the curtains on that level do not block light.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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.