Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

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 1 - Master-Blue/White

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-Turquoise Blue room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Sea Foam Green

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-Shed house(winterized Nov.26-March.29)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcoming serene Delaware Beachfront cottage located in the heart of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (8000+acres). Beautiful natural beach with Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean views. Abundant wildlife, birds, and sea life. Property is sanitized and sparkling clean with basic amenities.
After years and years of study, we have come up with an all natural, eco friendly solution to common insects at the beach. We now have a new addition to our private beach paradise, a family of resident, Purple Martin’s to take care of all those pesky insects!
Free Wi-Fi! The Cottage has cold A/C and is heated during colder months. Enjoy surf fishing. Bring your own boat, jet skis, kayak, or Jon boat and beach chairs. Free Wi-Fi!

Fenced yard for dogs. Shower off the sand in the Bath(Shed)House. Laundry & bathroom are available in Bath(Shed)House. However, Shed House is Winterized during the months of, Dec, Jan, Feb & March. So no water usage, no second bathroom.

Awesome porch/great room, perfect for entertaining! Listen to the soothing waves or relax by the fire pit under a starlit night sky. Witness beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean and in the evening, see stunning sunsets over the refuge wetlands.

Go back in time in this quaint 1960's beach cottage. Enjoy the simple life! No crowds, no boardwalks, no shopping or restaurants on the beach. No stress, no worries. Private and quiet. Perfect artist retreat.

Located within 115 miles of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Located 20 miles north of Rehoboth Beach. 10miles from Lewes Beach....

Off-Season discounts are available. ***Weekend rentals available in October, November-December and March-April***

Keywords: Beach House, Water Front Cottage, Single-family, bungalow, beachfront rancher, beachfront, bayfront, beach, Getaway. 3 bedrooms, private beach front .

Property manager

Suzy Schurman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids will want to come back every year!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

We follow local Delaware regulations

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

1st Pet-$125, 2nd pet-$70 3rd pet-$50

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please NO SMOKING.

No refunds once reservation is made UNLESS given 60 days and partial refund. Look at seasonal policy.

No refunds once reservation is made UNLESS given 60 days notice.

Off Season Monthly Rentals are available with a 10%-15% discounts. Please inquire!

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: We follow local Delaware regulations

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 306156

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
Broadkill Beach Beaches - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 29 min drive - 30.1 km
Lewes Beach - 32 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Backyard - ‬14 min drive
‪Po' Boys Creole & Fresh Catch - ‬15 min drive
‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
‪Beaches Seafood of Milton - ‬14 min drive
‪Wings To Go - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delaware Beachfront Private Getaway on the Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford holiday home is just steps away from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Broadkill Beach Beaches is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lauren B.

4 Apr 2025

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

Peaceful Stay by the Bay

My husband and I enjoyed a peaceful visit in this clean and tranquil home in Prime Hook beach. We are already planning our return !

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

2 Oct 2024

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Perfect relaxing getaway

This charming cottage is ideal for a peaceful getaway. If you’re looking to avoid crowds and noise, this is the perfect spot. It’s conveniently situated near Rehoboth and other beaches, offering a balance of accessibility and tranquility. We thoroughly enjoyed strolls along the beach and discovered fascinating information about the horseshoe crabs that inhabit the area. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

19 Sept 2024

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

Lovely long weekend getaway!

We had a great time, our very first time staying at Prime Hook Beach, and hope to return again! The pictures and the many reviews accurately match and describe the house. It’s perfectly clean and well maintained and very well supplied. The house is really a well designed beachfront property, sitting just over the dunes, just a short private pathway in the sand to the beach. It’s our kind of beach, natural, secluded, away from the bustle and crowds. In fact our mid September visit meant we rarely saw anyone else, just waves and sand and our doggie dashing into the water. What a welcoming place for our pet, and so very comfortable for us, too. Just what we wanted, a peaceful, relaxing long weekend at the shore, an easy 2.5 hour drive due East from our city. Our host is so accommodating and responsive, we sure hope that she’ll have us back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

13 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful Place for Rest & Relaxation

This place was perfect for us. The sunroom facing the dunes and ocean was idyllic. We had tremendous views and enjoyed sunrise every morning. We appreciated the cleanliness of the home and thoughtfulness of the host with things like coffee filters, etc. We look forward to booking there again. Thank you for sharing your lovely seaside home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

18 Aug 2024

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Adorable House on a Quiet Beach

We really enjoyed our stay and absolutely loved the beach. The house met all of our expectations and was a perfect size for 3 adults, a toddler, and a dog. The beach was delightfully dog welcoming! Milton, DE is the cutest little town with so many cute businesses, restaurants, breweries and a sweet little playground.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

13 Aug 2024

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Family Vacay

It was accurately described. Very nice to be a short walk from the beach and to observe the shorebirds and crabs that inhabit the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

8 Aug 2024

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Absolutely perfect

Cleanist place we have ever rented. It was so quiet there. Loved the fact that there was a fenced in area for my dog. The beds were comfortable. Having a hose right by the door to wash the sand of our feet was a plus. Highly recommend this house. Owner always got back to me quickly with any questions I had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

26 July 2024

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Definetely Relaxing, quiet and great place to stay

We only had a short stay. The house was amazing, relaxing, clean and had lots of games and puzzles. And it was literally right on the beach! The fenced in yard was great for our dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

13 July 2024

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Delaware Beach Vacation 2024

This is our 3rd time renting this beach front cottage. It is perfect for our family! We like that it is one story and has a fence for our dogs. We can go back and forth from the beach to the house in a few steps. The fishing was fun as was the 4th of July celebrations with the neighbors, the parade and ice cream social. We hope to be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste O.

26 June 2024

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Beautiful cozy and clean getaway on the bay.

This was our second time returning. We love it. Only steps from the beach. We especially love that we could take Nikki and Coco, our German Shepherd and Chocolate Lab. They had just as much fun as we did. The home is so cozy with everything you might need. Very clean. AC was cold on those very hot sunny days. The view is fantastic. We love the bay. We walked 15 miles along the beautiful beach while we were there. My son and fiancé joined us for a few days which we loved! Hats off to Suzy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay O.

27 May 2024

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It was great

Staying here was a true wonderland if you love nature & want to escape. The house is comfortable & unpretentious. It was very clean and welcoming with so many thoughtful details. Loved helping out w/ horseshoe crab protection.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish V.

26 Mar 2024

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Quaint and peaceful

Great weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

11 Mar 2024

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Prime Hook

Clean, comfortable, convenient, attractive

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O., Washington, DC

22 Jan 2024

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True bayside escape!

My friend and I stayed here for a long weekend and loved it! The house is right on the bay so if you’re wanting to be by the water, look no further. We hope to return soon ☺️

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

3 Jan 2024

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Perfect getaway, as always

We love our stays here (this was our second year) we stay between Christmas & New Years & it’s just heavenly. We love the remoteness, quiet & everyone is so friendly! We love exploring the Wildlife Refuge, it never disappoints. The house is perfect for us & our pups & we will be back! Gorgeous views of the Bay & we love the visits from the Snow Geese!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H., Kensington, MD

27 Nov 2023

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Wonderful cottage nestled in with Bay views!

This is the 4th house we've stayed at on Prime Hook Beach over the past few years, twice on the Marsh side and twice on the Bay side, and this is now our favorite! The sunroom/living area, which is nestled into the dune while also providing a view of the beautiful Bay water, was ideal for reading, eating, listening to music (and watching tv, once the spectacular sun set). The decor/furniture was just right for beach living, tasteful and not distracting from the natural beauty. Also welcoming for our collective pups, which was a real bonus. The host was very responsive, and also flexible about check-in/check-out time, which was much appreciated (and more likely, as we were there off-season, I imagine). We managed to pull off a Thanksgiving dinner prepared in the kitchen without too many hiccups (and thankfully only a turkey breast, not an entire turkey, as the oven was on the small size), so that says a lot about how well stocked the kitchen was. Fair warning that you may not have use of a second bathroom in the winter months, but as you'd have to go outside to use it, perhaps it's just as well! Note that the 3rd bedroom, while it has a full-sized bed, is probably best suited to one person - or two, if the 2nd person doesn't mind clamoring over the foot to get out, as it's right up against the wall. Would highly recommend this lovely cottage and we do hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

1 Nov 2023

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Relaxing get-away

The stay was great! The house is very accommodating with the kitchen being at the hub of the house. Beautiful views of the grasses out front just before the waters edge, and a prefect fenced in yard in back for the doggies. The house was clean and cozy, with the front room ideal for dining, playing board games, watching TV, or just relaxing. Thanks for a wonderful stay!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifton F.

30 Oct 2023

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Clean and comfortable

Great place to stay, the house was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Communication was excellent with immediate responses to any questions we had. The little outdoor shed is great with washer/dryer, shower, beach chairs etc. Overall a great experience, would recommend this property to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

25 Oct 2023

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

Quiet retreat

The property was exactly how it was represented in the listing. The back room with the windows provided a beautiful view. The beach is just a few steps away through the gate. It is a quiet area and the nature preserve is gorgeous. You can tell the owner really takes pride in being a good host. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K.

6 Oct 2023

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Another wonderful stay

We love this cottage, so clean and comfy. The Prime Hook nature trails were beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K.

14 Sept 2023

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Great little getaway

Not our first visit, certainly not our last! We love staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

3 Sept 2023

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The Perfect Vacation

The description of this house and its location can’t begin to describe how quaint and beautiful it is here. Perfect getaway for my family and 11 year old pup. Literally step outside and you are on the beach. The sunrises are breathtakingly gorgeous. Quiet and away from the crowds.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

25 Aug 2023

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

Pure Relaxation

This house is perfect for our family of 5 and our tripawd dog! The house has everything you need. And we love that the beach is right there! Our only issue (which has nothing to do with the owner and the house) were the black flys….they were brutal the whole week we were there!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

29 July 2023

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Perfect beach front property with fenced yard and everything you need!

We’ve rented this property several years now and it’s the perfect beach front property. Many upgrades in recent years. It has everything you could ask for, fenced yard, gate to the beach, beach chairs, grill, and washing machine! Just grab clothes and your grocery order and head to the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

29 July 2023

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Cozy Cottage/Dog Paradise

This cottage is right on the beach with amazing views of the Delaware Bay and sunrise! Towels and sheets provided along with beach chairs. The beach is private and we spent a lot of time with our dog throwing ball on beach and in water. Our dog was living his best life ever!! Suzy is very responsive to answer questions. We enjoyed our peaceful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Suzy Schurman

My family loves Prime Hook Beach. We have many fond memories of our visits and exploring the area. The kids are now grown, and their busy schedules keep us from returning to the beach each summer. We hope you will make this your home away from home each summer!
I have a new operations manager, Suzy Schurman who loves this property as much as I do. She has a lot of energy and is great with working with people. I’ve asked her to include a little about herself.

I am an Olympian, Mother, Wife & Animal lover. Just like many of you, life gets very hectic & challenging. My family & I vacationed at Ed’s cottage in Prime Hook and didn’t want to leave. We loved this secluded area & cottage so much we decided to purchase it. We want to carry on Ed,s tradition of hassle free, pet friendly & honesty. Ed & I will jointly share this transition so that I can get to know you all and make your vacation memorable. I look forward in seeing you here soon.😊

“Prime Hook, the best kept secret”

Why they chose this property

This is a natural preserved beach with no retail, hustle or bustle. We have a private secluded beach and a completely new fenced in yard for our animal lovers. There are farm stands, antique stores minutes away. We are close to all of the tourist resorts such as Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, Dewey, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City. We are about a 20-minute drive from the Cape May Ferry (you watch the ferry cross to Cape May from Delaware on the beach), and about 20 minutes to the Casino in Harrington. The best part of our beach when you are here is nothing seems close until you leave the property.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is located steps from the beach. You can watch the abundance of wildlife as nature intended. There are no crowds...just wildlife and the natural world at its best! Go back in time in this quaint 1960's beach cottage. Enjoy the simple life! No boardwalks, no shopping or restaurants on the beach. No stress, no worries. Private and quiet. A Perfect retreat for families & animal lovers.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master-Blue/White

Bedroom 2-Turquoise Blue room

Bedroom 3 - Sea Foam Green

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2-Shed house(winterized Nov.26-March.29)

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