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Relaxing Retreat - Steps to the Beach, Gorgeous Views & Private Dock

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Enjoy the peaceful, ever-changing view. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Welcome to Om Away from Home @ Broadkill Beach. Front walkway, view from street.
Exterior
Deck overlooking  the Wildlife Refuge.
Great Room: comfortable, airy, and flooded with light

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

*Bedroom 4

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Retreat - Steps to the Beach, Gorgeous Views & Private Dock

Located across from the beach path and with panoramic views of the wildlife refuge, Om Away from Home offers a comfortable home base for a fabulous vacation. You're just steps away from gentle surf for swimming and a beautiful sandy beach for your morning runs or sunset walks. Living is easy with outdoor shower, comfortable furniture indoors and out, and both upper and lower decks with gorgeous sunset views.

The house is raised on pilings with the main level one flight up, and features an open floor plan, soaring ceilings in great room and primary BR, and lots of windows and skylights for a bright and airy feeling. Central Air. Fully equipped, newly renovated kitchen with island. Large flat screen TV in living room and main bedroom. Cable, Wi-Fi, and Bose Bluetooth sound.

Step out onto the private rear deck from the kitchen/dining area and relax on comfortably cushioned furniture while sipping morning coffee or cool drinks at sunset. Remote-controlled awning for afternoon sunshade comfort. It's a perfect perch for bird-watching. Or relax on chaises or the hammock on the deck below.

We provide 3 kayaks at Om Broadkill Beach house for your use. Or bring your own. Launch right from our private dock!

Sleeps 6 in comfortable beds, with 7th, 8th and 9th possible on the pull-out single in living room and the queen sleeper sofa in the new loft.

King bed in the spacious upper level primary bedroom with sunrise views over the bay and a private balcony with bay views. Need a quiet corner for work or writing? A large desk with a comfortable desk chair in the upper bedroom provides the setting. Adjacent tiled bathroom with walk-in shower and over-sized whirlpool tub.

A few steps from the primary bedroom is the new loft space with big windows looking out to gorgeous views of Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge. With a queen sleep sofa, this space is also referred to as Bedroom #4.

Bedroom #2 on main level has a King bed and a comfy chair with ottoman. Bedroom #3 has a Queen bed and lovely water views. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms.

Beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach toys, kiddie pool, and a gas barbecue grill are provided. Game and puzzle closet and book library too.

If you're looking for a peaceful vacation home that's not crowded by other rental properties, that has a private dock for kayaking on serene waterways, and that has easy access to the beach and gorgeous views, our beach house may be what you're looking for. We provide comfortable furnishings and professional cleaning to assure that you have a relaxing vacation destination.

For a change of pace from Broadkill Beach's tranquility, try the free tour and tasting at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton. Rehoboth Beach's boardwalk, shops, restaurants, nightlife, and acres of tax-free outlet shopping are a short drive away. Even closer are the historic and charming towns of Milton and Lewes with many restaurants, shops, and Farmers' Market.

It's a bit surprising that with the cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. only a couple of hours away, Broadkill Beach somehow remains uncrowded, unhurried, and something of a hidden treasure... Just right for a dreamy beach vacation.

Property manager

Candy Berlin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, indoors or out.
There is no smoking permitted anywhere on this property. In order to keep a low allergen home, no pets are permitted.

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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Midway Speedway, or check out an event or a game at Sports at the Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Lewes Beach - 27 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicola Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Surf Bagel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Diner - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Retreat - Steps to the Beach, Gorgeous Views & Private Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Retreat - Steps to the Beach, Gorgeous Views & Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Retreat - Steps to the Beach, Gorgeous Views & Private Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Retreat - Steps to the Beach, Gorgeous Views & Private Dock located?

This family-friendly Milton holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

360 Degree Oasis

Whether you’re heading to the beach across the street or enjoying the marshes in the backyard, this home is an oasis all around! Interior is comfortable and homey, with lots of natural light. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy N.

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

Great location

Beautiful property with expansive views of the marsh. We loved sitting on the deck and watching the birds and deer in the distance. The beach is a very quick walk across the street and it's nice and quiet. Neighborhood is very quiet. We drove to Lewes for all our meals and loved that town ... so quaint! Great food there. As for the house, the renovated kitchen is amazing, and the main living area is very comfortable. The rest of the house is dated but totally adequate for a stay. Everything was clean. Communicating with the owner was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Bird Watchers' Paradise

We had an amazing time - the house offers commanding views of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, overflowing with wildlife. We watched osprey, heron, and hawks from the kitchen table. We swam with harmless moon jellyfish in the bay. We kayaked from the back dock into the wildlife refuge where we snuck up on birds and saw tiny crabs skittering over the low tide mudflats. Around the area, we also enjoyed the nature center at Cape Henlopen, a beach day with boardwalk in Rehoboth, and hiking in the Wildlife Refuge. An incredible experience for our whole family!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

DE Getaway

Such a beautiful home and location. Owners were very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful, natural, casual, fun!

Great setting for a quiet, private, nature filled escape! Home is roomy and efficient, casual and comfy. Owners were very considerate and helpful -- kayaks and bikes available!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Stay at Broadkill Beach

Had a terrific time at Broadkill Beach! House was great; clean and comfortable, well appointed, and plenty of space. Very secluded setting for the area. The dock out back was a great place to just sit and watch the wildlife. Having the kayacks was a huge bonus, we spent plenty of time exploring the marsh. The beach was just across the street and was clean and quiet, hardly anyone there. Had a nice time exploring Milton as well. Great trip, we couldn't be happier with or stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelen P., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Lovely beach escape

We really enjoyed our week at the house, and took full advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings. It was well equipped with supplies for exploring and my family managed to snag a couple of crabs. Beach access was convenient and check in and out went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joon C.

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

Appreciate the kitchen remodeling

Our family vacation has been wonderful again! Our son was busy all day playing in the beach or fishing at the dock. I was busy crabbing all day~ Only 2 future wishes I have for this cozy beautiful place, are 1) bedroom/bathroom updates and 2) electrical outlets at the end of the dock. Mosquitoes and the painful flies are thick near the dock and would love to have a fan or bug zapper plugged out there. Otherwise, amazing in every way~
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie M.

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

It was a good experience

It was a beautiful property! The mosquitos were legit, and greeted us upon arrival But, the house itself is lovely and the beach was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Retreat to Broadkill

Om Away from Home is absolutely serene. The sunsets and sunrises were just gorgeous. Thank you, Our family had a beautiful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Perfection

Amazing house with fantastic views and the quiet and peaceful Broadkill Beach a short walk away. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

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

Love this house at Broadkill Beach!

We stayed as a family of 4 (2 teens) and had plenty of room to give everyone the space they wanted. The house is in great condition, the view is so relaxing, the kitchen was very well stocked, and the location is great! We enjoyed the kayaks, the private boardwalk and the outdoor seating/hammock. There were even a couple of osprey that hung out with their fish breakfast on a nearby dock daily! It is an easy walk to the beach, with just a bit of maneuvering over the dune (lots of soft sand and some narrow paths through brush/grass). The Broadkill store and the Beach Plum Island Nature preserve are an easy bike ride away in opposite directions, and the single street isn't too busy most of the time so I'd feel comfortable riding with younger kids. The Broadkill Store is a great destination with some basic groceries (even fresh corn on the cob), as well as souvenirs, beach items, ice cream, and a snack bar. They rent bikes as well. The closest town is Milton, which is a quaint hidden gem, and where you can find a supermarket as well as a few good restaurants, a canal that cuts through the town, bike shop etc. Candy was wonderful to work with and we would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joon C.

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

Reviews were accurate!

Great communications from property management and the location of the property was amazing. Best time teaching my son about fishing because there was so much action during high-tide (use blood warms). We are planning to come back again in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Beautiful Beach House

We had a wonderful time at Broadkill Beach. The views were amazing! The house had plenty of room for a family of 5. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the beach supplies were plentiful. We had a tiny issue that was beyond the owners control but it was taken care of very quickly. We loved the short walk to Broadkill Beach, but also took advantage of the short drives to Lewes and Rehoboth. Our only regret is that we didn't allow ourselves enough time to use the kayaks. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Butler, PA

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

Fantastic place to stay!

The property owner was wonderful and so cooperative. This was a fantastic place to stay for bird watching. We had hoped to see at least a few birds but delighted when we saw MANY birds!! We even saw birds we had never seen before and Candy provided us with lists of birds to look for. The house was wonderful — very well equipped kitchen, comfortable rooms, neat, and clean. Visited Lewes for some shopping, Prime Hook for hiking and more birds, and Cape Henlopen State Park and enjoyed all within short drives. Definitely recommend and look forward to another trip back at some point!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric H., Washington, DC

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

Beautiful quiet stay with access to nature

We went off-season so I don't know how Broadkill stands up during the summer, but as a late spring getaway it was wonderful. The house is well appointed and unlike a lot of rentals feels like someone has actually lived here before and it is functional. The access to the wetlands and kayaking was great, and the beach is just across the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Radhe W.

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

Relaxing beach getaway

Great location for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of other Delaware beaches. Awesome place for birdwatching and enjoying nature as this property backs onto the wetlands. We had a great time kayaking on the creek and seeing all of the wildlife. Also had some amazing sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Peaceful & Relaxing

We had a fun relaxing weekend at this beautiful house. The views over the wetland were wonderful for birding and the beach is a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Chilly weather but everything you need for a cozy stay.

The property is just beautiful and well appointed with everything you need with the exception of sheets and towels. We appreciated being able to do our laundry during the week, just like hone. The host was excellent with communications. Although this week was very chilly and stormy, we found the home to be very cozy and comfortable. Also the cleanliness was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Van P.

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

Great getaway with amazing views

Loved this get away property with amazing views. It was the perfect location and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

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

Review

Beautiful house in convenient and beautiful location. The view of the sound alone is worth the trip - and we had a full moon to boot! We will return....
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful Home, great location

Very nice property, comfortable and steps away from the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Great house, great location

This is a lovely house with amazing views and sunsets over the marsh and a quick walk to a large, beautiful, and uncrowded beach. House set up was great and we appreciated all the games!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

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

Great stay

Property is just as described and the owner was very communicative and pleasant to work with. We had a great stay and would certainly return if coming back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

A great weekend away

This was a great weekend away for me and my spouse. The location of the house was awesome, on the marsh and steps to the beach. We enjoyed kayaking on the marsh and the bay views from the bedroom. Host went above and beyond to resolve a minor but important issue. A great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Candy Berlin

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Before buyng our house at Broadkill Beach in 2013, we rented vacation homes at beaches up and down the east coast. Our experiences taught us what makes a home special and comfortable for guests, and that's what we offer you at Om Broadkill Beach. We enjoy kayaking, bird-watching, swimming, bicycling, walking on the beach and hiking the trails in the wildlife refuge - and we love that Broadkill Beach provides a serene and beautiful setting for it all.

Why they chose this property

Om Away from Home at Broadkill Beach is like a magnet drawing us to it. The home is casual and comfortable, and the beach is relaxed and uncrowded. There's a feeling of airiness here - so when you arrive, you just breathe. It was that feeling which sparked the idea for the home's name.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful renovation 2023
Excellent birdwatching
Peace and quiet
Private dock for crabbing or launching the kayaks
Watching the tidal creek waters roll in and out
Easy walks along the beach
Comfortable swimming in the bay
Bonfire on the beach on a cool night
Falling asleep to the sound of the surf

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests