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🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Miscellaneous
Beach nearby
5 bedrooms, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk
  • Prime Hook Beach
    1 min walk
  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
    9 min walk
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    106 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly

Gorgeous sunsets, private dock, beach just across the street and plenty of room for everyone!!! Nature lovers, fishing folks and sunset fans will love this Broadkill Beach retreat! Awesome views abound - front deck has bay views, rear deck features plenty of seating for those amazing sunsets over the wildlife refuge. Sunset deck in rear yard leads to a dock behind the house for kayakers, fishing and crabbing, or just sitting watching the creek go by with a good book. Beach access and bay just across the street for the best of both worlds. Upper level loft provides another living space to enjoy some quiet time -- complete with sofa, powder room, bedroom with queen bed, and adjacent kid's room with lego table. Great outdoor shower. Just minutes to quaint Milton with supermarket and dining, and Lewes/Rehoboth Beach with its fine dining, boardwalk and outlet shopping. House sleeps 8, but up to 10 guests allowed for extra fee. Bring your dogs up to 75 lbs with pet fee. Sheets and towels not provided - please bring your own along with your food/play items!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Laurie Bronstein

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (213.7 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Waterfront / Dock ? Beach Across Street ? Pet Friendly!
New for 2021!!! Broadkill with Dock just Steps to the Beach!
?waterfront / Dock ? Beach Across Street ? Pet/family Friendly!

🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place at a great beach!
Great place at a great beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsets and seaside reverence!
This is such a gorgeous, quiet spot to soak in serenity! We had the perfect stay and thank the hosts for a beautiful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house at Broadkill
We have stayed here before and like the house. The bathrooms and kitchen could use some updating, but it is a great place to spend time with friends and family. Laurie is a great host and great at communicating. She always makes herself available to answer questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property and Location!
The house was excellent and the beach was private and beautiful. We had one minor issue with the AC but Laurie was very quick to help us fix it. I would recommend this house and location to anyone looking for a beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine K.

It was fine…
Stayed for a week with my husband, newborn, and parents. The home is nice but clearly has seen wear as a rental property. Some things broken (screen door off the main bedroom, one of the shower doors) and coffee grounds left in the coffee machine. It seemed like a rushed cleaning job in between rentals. I also wouldn’t stay in a place that required linens again. One somewhat unexpected thing is that despite having 5 bedrooms and a lofted space, there is nothing that functions as a desk in the entire home. The only desk-height-level furniture is the main kitchen table, so I would not recommend if anyone in your party is planning to work remotely. Lastly a note on the area, not the property, the mosquitoes at night are vicious and there are biting flies on the beach, so it can be unpleasant outside at any time of day if there is not enough wind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
This was our second stay at Laurie’s wonderful house in Broadkill. We love the open layout of the home and how well stocked everything is. We had two families and a pup with us and there was plenty of room to move around and hang out. The dock on the back of the house was great for crabbing but the sunset views are second to none. We also love how close the beach access is from the home. We spent the entire week crabbing and fishing from the dock, and surf fishing from the beach. There was only one other family on the beach with us during the week so it was otherwise complete calm, quiet and secluded. It definitely beats being around all of the crowds on other Delaware beaches! We got lucky because the green head flies weren’t too bad this week, but beware, because they can get bad if the winds shift off of the sound side. The mosquitoes, however, were awful this week but we came prepared with an enforced arsenal of bug repellents, lotions and anti-itch cream. That comes from experience. Laurie is an excellent host and is incredibly responsive to messages. She makes every effort to ensure that needs are met and that her guests are comfortable. We appreciate her wonderful service and beach home and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Anniversary Trip
My husband and I and our two grown children and their spouses and two grandsons and two dogs had a fabulous time. Our oldest grandson, my husband and son and son-in-law went crabbing, and caught several crabs. Loved that the beach was steps from the rental and everyone loved Broadkill beach. Most days no one was there. Our 11 yr.old Lab loved swimming there too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and even better host!
Perfect location, spacious property, ocean views, canal out back with a big dock! Host is very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week at the beach!
The house is located on Broadkill Beach. It felt like we had a private beach as there was no others near us for most of the week. The house comfortably fit our family of six and was well equipped. The host checked in on us several times. It was a 20-25 minute drive to Lewes or Rehoboth Beach if you wanted go out to eat or do some of the local activities (shopping, boardwalk, mini-golf).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S., Louisville KY (currently); formerly Atlanta, Chicago and LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the description!
:Kitchen equipment is much better than other places we have stayed: superior pots/pans, sharp knives. (Needs more large mixing/serving bowls.) Mattresses great; pillows not so much (flat and few). No mosquitoes from tidal creek bc water is in motion. Great crabbing/fishing from dock. Note that there is NO HOT TUB. There is a 2-person soaking tub in master.Great quiet, mostly owner neighborhood. Beach difficult during day because of biting flies (leave bloody wounds) and other itch-producing bugs. Early AM and later day are fine. Hardly anyone on beach. Water super warm and calm. Great tidal pools with critters. Lovely decor and furnishings (higher end), lots of games/books. No beach equipment, but some crab traps (we left one.) Good reading lamps in master BR. Flies in house but there is zapper. Tiny ants on sill and counter in kitchen/dining. Amazing birds, multi-colored views over preserve, silence. No restaurants nearby, but lots in Lewes. Grocery about 15 minutes away with liquor and drug stores in same spot. Excellent communication with host who is ready to please.Super place for treasure hunts with kids.Extra large very new laundry machines.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath Taking, Memory Making
We loved getting to spend the week together at this beautiful home. Many incredible memories made for my family. We caught a couple bushel of crabs from the dock. Hooked a few fish from the beach just a few steps away. Spent a few nights eith my nephew in funland riding rides. The beach was peaceful, with few others to share it with and we couldnt ask for better weather. The house is so comfortable and homey. From the second you walk through the door it was easy to rest, relax and just enjoy the beautiful setting. The nature preserve in the back yard was enjoyed every morning and evening. Not only did we get to share the great view, but it also led to great conversations that only happen in a place like this. What a great week! Thanks Laurie for your kindness! Also youre gonna be blown away by the sunsets! Overall
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Broadkill Beach
very nice house, perfect location, good fishing from the dock, kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring trip
This is our 2nd time at this house. It is very comfortable with great views and easy access to the beach. The owner is great and easy to communicate with. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Trip
The property was wonderful and the views were amazing! It was able to accommodate my 6 family members with plenty of space and the kitchen was fully stocked. We will definitely stay here again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation must
We loved staying here! The sunset from the back patio is legitimately second to none. House is in a great location with access to Broadkill Beach and Prime Hook. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach week
This is our second stay with 5 adults and 2 children. The house fits our family perfectly with plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and large for several people to be working at the same time. We love the back deck overlooking the canal, gorgeous sunsets and morning coffee. The beach entrance is down a bit further this year but still close and easy to go back and forth with kids. This is no reflection of the house or host but the biting flies were vicious a couple of days, still we persisted and made every day a beach day- just bring insect repellent! Loved our stay 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Rendezvou
We booked this property for a two week stay. During this time, we had some friends and family stay with us for various periods of time. The house could easily accommodate the 7 or 8 that we had at any given time. We loved the large kitchen and dining area where everyone could get together. Having access to the river/creek behind the house was great because we could catch and eat crabs anytime we wanted! And yes, the sunsets are amazing! If there was anything negative, it was the mosquitoes and flies from the marsh could get bad at times and the smell from the marsh in the evening was bad, depending on which way the wind was blowing. you do kinda get used to that! Also, for older folks (like us) the front steps visually blend together, and you don't always see the edge of the step. We had some missteps there. Also, the shower in the Master B.R. could use some grab bars, especially for those of us with bad knees! If we had any questions, Laurie was easily reachable. All in all...we had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This was our second stay at this rental, everything was wonderful! The owner is very sweet and helpful. We took our dogs and they had a fun time at the beach :) The only downside is the biting flies…. Def bring bug spray! Overall, the place is comfortable and easily accommodated our group of adults, 2 seniors and 4 kids :) we will most definitely stay here again! Love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house and location
The house was as described. clean and plenty of room for our two families. We did cook in most nights and the kitchen was well stocked. The location was perfect. Loved being so close ( a two minute walk across the street ) to the bay beach. The bay beach was quiet and private. Rehobeth beach is a 35 minute drive and our family enjoyed having both options. Laurie, the owner, called to check in on our arrival day and was readily available via text to answer a few questions. Favorite part was sitting on the back deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and watching the birds. Our families also got lucky catching crabs off the back dock. A great week and we lucked out with the weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Lovely beach house for a perfect week down the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like the pictures!
Everything was perfect! We loved being directly across from the beach and having the nature preserve in the back. The dock made it super easy for kayaking. The location is perfect for a little seclusion, with a short drive to Lewes, Rehoboth, and Milton. We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Cumberland MD

Liked: Cleanliness
5 nights in May
This house is very comfortable, clean, great location, and the owner is extremely easy to work with and interested in making sure you are okay. We received a call just after we arrived checking on us. Beds and furniture are comfortable, kitchen well stocked, Roku TV very nice. No complaints except that our 5 days went too quick. Lewes is an easy quick drive, Rehoboth just down the road a little farther. The rear view from the back deck is great and the beach a short few steps. If you like peace and quiet, Broadkill is the place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., Annapolis, Maryland USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Broadkill vacation home
Our family (four adults, one child, two dogs) had a wonderful time over Spring Break at this beautiful home. The location is ideal -- across the road from the Bay (with nice views out the front) and right on the creek and wildlife preserve in the back. We especially enjoyed the dock, rented a kayak and did some fishing. One night - because of the 2 foot difference in tidal surge each day, and the fact that the dock is high, we had to time kayaking around high tide, which was fine. The house itself is wonderful - nice artwork and decorations throughout but not too much, nice kitchen with all the essentials (but again, not too much). The dining room with a large table was perfect for family time - dinner, games, crafts. (and there is a nice supply of books, games, and puzzles on hand). There was plenty of space for all of us to spread out and have our own space when we wanted. We didn't really use the upstairs, but it had a nice seating area and bonus bedroom -- we could have had a few more people. Laurie was wonderful and great about checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. We've rented about 6+ homes in Broadkill over the years and this may be our favorite. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We stayed in Laurie’s house over Spring Break and included two families with young children. We really loved the location of the property- just across the street from the bay and the beautiful Prime Hook refuge as our backyard! The sunsets were beautiful in the evenings and we were lucky not to have any green flies or mosquitoes since it’s still early in the spring. There were some wasps around the deck and dock area but nothing too crazy. We spent our mornings fishing on the dock, shelling on the beach and enjoying the open floor plan of the home with plenty of space to spread out and move around. After naps, we spent the afternoon hours on the beach which we had allllll to ourselves! That’s one great thing about Broadkill- the beaches aren’t overcrowded. The best part was being able to run to the house in just a few steps for bathroom breaks or to grab anything we needed. The home itself was furnished nicely and the kitchen was stocked pretty well. Laurie checked in with us to see if there was anything we needed and dropped off a few things on the first morning as requested. She also turned on the water for the outdoor shower. It wasn’t in yet, probably because of the time of year and we just happened to REALLY luck out with having perfect beach weather in April! This type of service and care is unheard of! We needed to bring our own linens and towels, so keep that in mind, but all of the beds did have mattress protectors, blankets and pillows. Paper towels and toilet paper were provided as well as some soaps, and there were some trash bags available as well. The recycling bin was totally full but Laurie took care of that for us as well. She was a wonderful host and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023