Milton, Delaware
PRIVATE, PEACEFUL, PERFECT!
***Recent Updates***
• New kitchen with granite counters and solid wood cabinets
• New bathrooms with granite counters
• Deck renovated and covered with indoor/outdoor carpet
• Fresh paint throughout the house
About This House
Setting
This may be the most private home on Broadkill Beach. It’s separated from its neighbors by undeveloped property and trees. The setting is peaceful, quiet and relaxing. You’ll have direct access to the beach. There’s a dune crosswalk right in front of house. At night you can hear the soothing sound of waves that will lull you to sleep.
Beach
We provide:
• 6-8 beach chairs
• Corn hole boards and bags
• A beach cart to haul chairs and coolers to the water
Even on weekend days you’ll rarely see more than a handful of people. Children love playing in the sand while collecting seashells and driftwood. Beach toys, boogie boards and noodles are provided for them. Beautiful dolphins and mantas often swim off the beach, a sight to behold!
The House
Four bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms inside are surrounded by 900 sqft. of outdoor decks. A two-story deck tower offers panoramic views from the top. A shaded, screened lower deck is perfect for evening cocktails and conversation. Each level of the tower has a bar with six stools (total 12). On the main deck you can dine outside at a patio table with six chairs.
When the day is done, you can wash off sandy feet at the two foot showers or in the outdoor shower (hot and cold water).
Up to four cars can park in the driveway.
Inside the House
• Dining table seats eight
• Bar seats three
• Living room seats seven, and with the bar, a total of 10 can watch talk or watch TV comfortably.
Kitchen
• Granite counters
• Stainless steel appliances
• Full array of small appliances from coffee makers to blenders
• Full set of Revere Ware pots and pans as well as baking pans
• Basic spices, salt, flour and sugar provided.
• The freezer with ice maker holds 20-30# of ice
Additional Amenities
• Washer and dryer
• Tiled baths
• Comcast broadband WIFI and TV
• Desk and chair if you have to work from the house
The Area
Broadkill Beach, Primehoook Reserve, Milton, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach
Wildlife abounds at Broadkill, with foxes, raccoons and other furry creatures running through the woods.
Magnificent osprey nest in the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, which borders Broadkill Beach. The Reserve features boardwalks that enable you to see wetland wildlife close-up.
You can kayak along the Bay or inland in any of Delaware’s public canals, rivers, or ponds and lakes. Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented at the Broadkill Store. The Broadkill River can be accessed at the south end of the Bayshore Drive or two public ramps in Milton.
It’s a short drive to Cape Henlopen State Park with its miles of hiking and biking trails. The newly rebuilt fishing pier extends 1,300 feet into the water.
Milton has a charming downtown at the head of the Broadkill River. Most restaurants overlook the river or Wagamon’s pond. Fishing off the docks is a favorite pastime of locals.
The Dogfish Head brewery, distillery and casual restaurant is a must see. Other Milton restaurants include:
• Taco Real Mexican
• Irish Eyes Pub Fare
• Dough Bar with a varied menu American cuisine (down the alley behind Irish Eyes)
• Beaches Seafood
• The Backyard (American cuisine)
Lewes is a quaint town great for dining or window shopping. Rehoboth Beach with is 20 minutes away with a long oceanside boardwalk. Enjoy great dining for all tastes and budgets at dozens of restaurants along Route 1 from Lewes to Rehoboth Beach and in Rehoboth Beach.
Activities:
• Walk to the famous Broadkill Store to pick up fresh coffee, a delicious deli sandwich and a milkshake for lunch. On weekends the Broadkill Store’s world renowned homemade donuts are freshly prepared.
• Take the Lewes–Cape May Ferry to Cape May. A free shuttle will bring you to the Cape May shopping district.
• Tour the Bay in a water taxi www.capewatertaxi.com/
• Rent a kayak or paddleboard at the Broadkill Store or www.delawarepaddlesports.com/ or www.questkayak.com/
• Take lessons in surfing, kiteboarding, or efoiling (www.eastofmaui.com/)
• Enjoy the waterpark at (www.funatjunglejims.com/)
• Delight your kids at Rehoboth Beach Funland (wwwfunlandrehoboth.com/) or https://jollyrogeroc.com/
• Golf at the Rookery Championship Golf Club only 5 miles away at Rt 1 and Rt 16 (https://www.rookerygolf.com/)
• Shop TAX FREE ‘til you drop at three Tanger Outlet Malls (www.tangeroutlet.com/)
Safety
• For your safety, this house will be thoroughly disinfected before you arrive.
• Fire extinguisher is easily accessible (don’t hesitate to use it)
• Smoke detectors in each bedroom and upstairs hall (5 total)
• Exterior lighting
• Deadbolt lock
• First aid bandages, tape and wraps provided
• Beebe Healthcare Emergency room is located in nearby Lewes.
Guests to provide linens, towels, blankets, paper and soap products. Please use only High Efficiency detergents in the washer.
Guest to sign an agreement to follow rules & policies.
Please note the following fee descriptions that are noted in your quote:
$50.00 Reservation Fee
$50.00 Damage Protection Fee that covers up to $500.00 in damages, Guest responsible for any damages in excess of $500.00
$150.00 Cleaning Fee
$200.00 Pet Fee if applicable, 2 dogs max each 60lbs or less. Living room furniture will be covered with slipcovers to protect future guests who may be allergic. Cats are not allowed.
Occupancy is a maximum of 10 people, including adults, children, toddlers, babies, and guests. No parties or events are allowed. Occupancy is monitored via security and surveillance services located outside.
The property was well-sized for our family of five, and had nice communal space on the first floor. The roof deck was our favorite spot. Beds were soft, hand soap was plentiful, and the beach was right out the back door. Our teenagers spent the week teaching themselves to skimboard, they had a good time despite this being a less energetic beach than Rehoboth or Dewey.
Great stay during COVID pandemic. Easy to social distance on beach. Well stocked kitchen. Ate all our meals on the lookout, even saw dolphins one day. 15 minutes to nearest food lion so shop thoughtfully. A/c is window units but they work well. Only suggestion would be new mattresses upstairs. Will definitely be back. Thanks!
This was our first vacation in the Covid lockdown era and it was fantastic. The property was nicely presented and with access to an almost deserted beach. The house had been cleaned thoroughly before our arrival and we felt very comfortable even in these difficult times. Highly recommended and we would love to go back.
What a perfect beach cottage for an extended family. Loved the screened in area as well as the deck above, with a perfect view for star gazing at night and coffee for the morning. We were lucky to spot dolphins and the beautiful fox as well as saving a sea horse washed ashore. The cottage was comfy and we had enough room for all ten of us to watch a movie on our “movie night” and spread out for games on our “ game night “. We hope to book again for next year.
Had a great week at this property. Outdoor shower was a real plus to wash off salt and sand after beach time . Watch for Jellyfish. Our granddaughters got stung on 2nd day and would t go in the water the rest of the week. I left gallon of vinegar, which is supposed to be helpful after jellyfish stings.....not fresh water. House was well equipped, all appliances worked well, and would definitely recommend property. Screened ink porch was great to escape bugs, and watch tower above great for view of Dlelaware Bay
My husband & I rented this house for a week with our moms. It was the perfect quiet beach getaway for us. We had one day where the flies were bad, but otherwise the week was perfect.
We’re a group of 5 ladies who gather once a year for an extended weekend. This location was the perfect blend of privacy with plenty of room indoor and out for our group to reconnect. I was worried about getting there because of Hurricane Florence but Jessica assured me that the roads were fine and that they were watching the weather closely. We ended up with only one day of misty weather, which was spent at the outlets shopping. I would definitely choose this location again. Oh, and I got to meet the resident fox upclose one morning. So beautiful and a great fisher!
We loved our week at the beach. We saw so much wildlife (horseshoe crabs, fox, sand crabs, conch) and spent so much time at the water. The location is great for families with young children. We could see our group from the house, and there were so few other families there it felt like we owned the beach. What I appreciated was that you didn't have to pack for the day- we could head out with water bottles and toys, and go back to house for lunch. And if you forgot something, we could send our older kids back to get it. There are some waves, but we felt very safe letting the children play without holding on to them in the water. I was worried about mosquitos on the deck/porch but we really had no problem with them at all. The biting flies did get bad for a day out on the beach but we were there on a super hot/dry week. Our kids loved sitting out on the decks eating dinner and enjoying the view. The house has plenty of sleeping space (description is accurate but could even probably say 4 bedrooms because the futon was in it's own room.) Kitchen had enough utensils, appliances (laundry/dishwasher/a/c) worked great and it was so handy to have the outdoor shower. There are a few minor maintenance issues (cracking sink, splintery deck, lighting sconces not affixed well, our group of 10 taxed the plumbing a bit) and we found a few food wrappers etc. from the previous renters, but those things seemed minor to us because if everything was brand new, we wouldn't have been able to afford this house. The house also had a lot of nice touches like beach chairs, toys, indoor board games, etc. This house is a really great value and we hope to return next year.
House has two large bedrooms upstairs and two small downstairs (one is a den with a futon). Kitchen has a wide variety of pots/pans, dishes, glasses, etc. Bring sharp knives if that is super important to you. Photos and description list multiple TV's but there is only one, in the living room. Air con is cold and keeps house comfy on hot, humid days. Beach is nice, a short walk over the dune. Plenty of beach chairs and kid toys so you don't have to bring them from home. We couldn't get the whirlpool tub to work which was a disappointment for my daughter. Also, screen porch would be more useful with a table and chairs rather than the high bar stool type chairs that are in there now. Overall a really nice place to stay in a quiet neighborhood. Would go back again..
The house sleeps 10 comfortable and the big bedroom accommodated a queen air mattress if you need more space. 2.5 bathrooms are nice plus there’s a private outside shower. It’s very quiet and private, the beach is within a few steps , the deck views are amazing. Large table outside accommodates a dinner crowd as well. The washer and dryer are super nice too and there’s space for three vehicles to park. The kitchen is stocked with all the gadgets you need except sharp knives haha. There’s propane grill as well. The house is lovely and it’s close to rehoboth and ocean city if you want to party. This is our 5th time staying here and we are going back next year! A plus!
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