Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly!

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Nice big dining table for family meals and playing board games

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Milton, DE

Broadkill Beach Beaches
‪12 min walk‬
Cape May - Lewes Ferry
‪23 min drive‬
Lewes Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to The Retreat! An adorable and comfortable cottage just steps from the beach. This two bed + loft, two full bath, free standing home is in a private setting on a culda sac street. It sleeps 8 and is your perfect getaway for peace and relaxation.

The Retreat is located on popular Broadkill Beach - a charming place to relax, unwind, and renew. The space is simple and serene, yet has everything one needs.

Steps to the beach with a large deck, outdoor shower, and fenced backyard, this house welcomes pets! Main Floor living with a bright open floor plan with skylights and hardwood floors makes getting around easy. The main bedroom has a private bath with a beautiful large walk in shower.

Broadkill beach is away from the hustle and bustle of Rehoboth and Lewes Beach. Play board games on the all seasons screened in front porch, or grill out on the spacious front deck. Walk down to the Broadkill beach country store for some ice cream or legendary cheese steaks.

The Retreat is just 20 minutes from the charming and historic town of Lewes and Lewes Beach. Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes is stunning-make sure you check out the historic Army Base and Fort Miles. Also within short driving distance is Delaware Turf Sports Complex.

Other points of interest:
-Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton and downtown Rehoboth
-the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach
-Dewey Beach-fun restaurants with great live music on the Bay like the Rusty Rudder
-Outlet shopping-no sales tax in Delaware makes for great shopping!
-Day trip to Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Maryland, and/or Assateague Island.

For the kids!
-Shell We Bounce Trampoline Park
-Shell We Golf mini golf at the Sea Shell Shop
-Funland Amusement Park in Rehoboth Beach

We hope that you get the true Broadkill experience and immerse yourself into the many wonders of the Delmarva Peninsula. A true beach escape!

Property manager

Julie Derrick

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Milton

Milton is home to this cottage. 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.

Milton, DE

What's nearby

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Prime Hook Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Broadkill Beach Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 23 min drive - 24.9 km
Lewes Beach - 28 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lewes Diner - ‬19 min drive
‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive
‪The Wheelhouse - ‬22 min drive
‪Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! ?

As of 17 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! on 22 Apr 2025 start from AU$682.55, 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.

What time is check-in at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! located?

Situated in Milton, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Broadkill Beach Beaches and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

1 Nov 2024

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

Cozy bungalow quiet street steps from the bay

Lovely location , close to water, catching sand sharks, cozy property

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

4 Aug 2024

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

Great family getaway

Great location to the beach, perfect amount of space for family get together, good for young kids and pets too!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

29 Sept 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Spent the weekend and had a great visit to a nice quiet beach town. Great place to relax, water is calm and community is quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

1 Dec 2024

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

Excellent

Communication was excellent. We spent two nights visiting family on our way to Florida. The accommodations were outstanding. The block and a half to walk to the beach was fabulous. As we were visiting in late November we had the beach all to ourselves. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

22 Sept 2024

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

Relaxing and quiet getaway

We loved the house and location! Only a short stroll to the beach and everything was so quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidenys M.

30 July 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

Great location close to the beach and great host. My family and I had an amazing time loved the place, will definitely book again. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

21 Oct 2024

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

Comfy

Comfortable and convenient beach cottage. Had everything we needed and perfect for wearing out our Jack Russell’s on the beach! Would def. stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

14 July 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Clean, close to the beach in lovely Broadkill. Awesome place, well appointed, comfortable and quiet. Would absolutely come back and recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

8 Nov 2024

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

easy walk to the beach - no bugs - nice relaxing

The house was very comfortable - well equipped kitchen was appreciated - easy walk to the beach - no bugs - nice relaxing weekend. we appreciated that it was pet friendly and not a dump - nice house - one suggestion for improving would be to add or move a gate to the front steps of the porch so that pets could be let out into the back yard more easily and they could hang out on the porch with their people. Thanks for sharing your house and beach with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We stayed here for four nights in the middle of the week in mid-October. Highly recommend! It was very comfortable for us. I loved being able to walk to the beach, but then also being among the trees when sitting on the porch. We cooked all of our meals at the cottage, enjoyed sitting in the sunroom, and slept well in the comfortable bed. It is not too far of a drive to the grocery store in Milton, and also not far to drive to Lewes and Rehoboth for a day trip. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

17 June 2024

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

Great stay at a greatplace

Two families staying together for father's day weekend and we had a really lovely time. The house was great with a surprisingly well-equipped kitchen and the host was super helpful and the instructions were all clear. Beach was a short walk away and the neighborhood is nice as could be. Thumbs up, do recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector Z.

17 July 2024

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay at Broadkill Beach. The house was great. Just as described on the listing. The master shower is huge and it's very welcome after a day out on the beach. Only 20 minutes from DE Turf fields, which is the reason we were in DE. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna W.

2 July 2024

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

Lovely stay at the beach!

We had a great time staying in this house on Broadkill Beach. The house was nicely located a block from the beach, had a great kitchen, comfortable beds, a large assortment of games (which my kids loved), and really everything you could need! The host was very responsive when there was an issue with the water (not their fault! A work crew had shut off water to the area) even calling the utility company to follow up on when the water would be turned on. We really enjoyed Broadkill Beach area -- nice a quiet and a lovely getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

27 May 2024

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

Great beach retreat

Great location just a short walk to the beach. The house had lots of fun games, cards, books, kitchen items, and a very peaceful vibe. Perfect for our group of 6. Sheets, towels, and beach chairs made it very convenient. The owner responded quickly to questions and was very helpful. Look for dolphins on the beach and a grey fox in the neighborhood. We had not been to Broadkill Beach before and really enjoyed the natural, laid back atmosphere. We did not want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

24 July 2024

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

Great Property, Easy Beach Access

Julie's beach cottage was perfect for myself, my wife, our dog, and infant son. Plenty of space - it would be a great fit for two couples with younger kids, or a family plus a set of grandparents. Kitchen had more than enough cookware, though it wasn't stocked with any pantry staples beyond salt and pepper. The front room which presumably used to be a porch was very cozy for evening television/family time. House was neat and clean, everything we used was in good working order. Very short walk and easy access to the nice beach (on the bay). No lifeguard on the beach near the property. Bring plenty of bug spray and some lightweight long sleeves, you will use them, even in the middle of summer. 30 minute drive to Rehoboth to get your boardwalk time in. I Highly recommend Big Oyster Brewing for food and drinks. If you're looking for a low-key beach getaway, this property is a great way to go!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

2 Aug 2024

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

Broad Killin It

We must say we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Julie was quick to respond and very accommodating. Upon entry the home was extremely clean and stocked with the necessary kitchen accessories. We spent our first day @ the Cape Henlopen State Park beach, which was extremely crowded, so we decided to spend the remainder of our beach time on Broadkill Beach where the water was warmer and our extremely shy dog was able to cope with the serenity. Taught the granddaughters shore fishing on Broadkill beach which produced a fish just about every cast, they loved it. We used DART Park and Ride to spend one night on the boardwalk getting into the action without having to worry about traffic or parking. We also utilized the abundant game boards that were provided. I could go on but needless to say we created many family memories @ this serene beach cottage. As Bob Hope would always end a show by saying "Thanks for the memories" we also are echoing his same heart felt ending.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha B.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location

Problems

Some serious issues. Dining room rug curled on all edges. Terrible tripping hazard. Had to move table and arrange chairs so we didnt kill ourselves. Door knob on storm door loose. No tools to fix. Outside shower hydrant frozen. Day we left pouring rain, no gutter at front door..soaked. no water last morning. NO emergency contact numbers anywhere. Swimming with jelly fish very unpleasant and painful...still. outdoor umbrella broken so no shade sitting outside. Nice linens, nice house, nice beds..

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

20 Sept 2024

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

Charming beach house in great location. Great host

This house is exactly as described. An older beach house, about 4 houses and an impromptu wood slat path's walk from Broadkill Beach. The real hardwood floors, small rooms and narrow doors also hint to the age of the property, but also are key to its charm. This is not to say the house is without updates. The kitchen and master bathroom are nicely updated, and the massive butcher-block dining table suggests a full complement of guests could easily eat and play in the dining area. A sunroom extension has been added. A window AC unit keeps the room comfortable as it will heat up pretty quickly, which it can be a tad loud if you are trying to watch things in the evening. The neighbours are hit or miss, in our experience, which likely relates to whether they live there or are other vacationing renters. However, you didn't have too many to deal with. The host is great, responsive and keeps the house well cleaned, and reasonably stocked with cups, cutlery, pans, etc. Broadkill is a secluded, wild beach with only really locals walking around. Dogs are usually off leash, so be careful with your furry friends as some of those dogs aren't well behaved. Broadkill DOES have jellyfish near the shore. Better for walking, picking up shells, sunbathing and listening to the waves rather than jumping in the water. Fear not, tho. Rehoboth and Dewey Beach are near, for boardwalks, parties and tourists. Cape Henlopen is even closer ($$) for quiet, groomed, less crowded beach.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

3 Apr 2025

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

Great place with good vibes

Great place, plenty of parking, shirt walk to the beach. The host responded quickly to my few questions. Will stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julie Derrick

We are a family of 5 that loves travel and the beach! We rent this home but also use it. Any day spent by the beach is a good day! My kids spent hours flipping over the horseshoe crabs or collecting shells. The expansive beach makes for a delightful sunset beach walk.

Why they chose this property

Broadkill beach has a variety homes and lots of personality. We love the serene calm beach atmosphere without all the hustle and bustle of the neighboring beach towns. But, great restaurants and activities for the kids are just a short drive away!

What makes this property unique

You can hear the ocean waves from the front porch. The short one block walk to the beach is delightfully beachy with a sandy road and houses on stilts. Truly relax and unwind on this getaway.

Our cozy beach cottage sleeps up to 6, but still feels comfortably spacious when some time in the kitchen or front porch. Front porch hanging is the quintessential Delaware beach past time.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

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