BEACHFRONT RENTAL An artist's house on a dune in a wildlife sanctuary.

Milford, Delaware
$376 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Beachfront rental in Prime Hook, Delaware. Sleeps 9. One King bedroom (splits into two twins), one Queen bedroom, 5 twin beds, featuring Tuft & Needle mattresses. Newly remodeled in 2019—brand new appliances including dishwasher, accessible bath/whirlpool, washer/dryer, Sony flat screen, Bose DVD/sound system. Amenities include stainless steel gas grill, fire pit, cruising tricycle, telescopes, painting easel, and electric car plug-in. Upper and lower decks with water views on bothsides of the property (bay/ocean and wildlife refuge). 1.5 baths plus a hot & cold, outdoor deck shower. Accessible wheelchair ramps.

Enjoy the private walkway to the raw, natural beaches of a sanctuary dedicated to protecting the cross migration of birds and Horseshoe crabs. Situated inside the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, the house is ideal for wildlife observation, bird-watching and stargazing in every direction. Wildlife refuge features regular birding tours, lectures, and biking/hiking trails year-round. 10-minute drive to Milton, DE (home of Dogfish Head Brewery) and 15 minutes to Lewes, DE—featuring ocean-front Cape Henlopen state park and Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Nearby Rehoboth, DE offers a boardwalk, rides, and tax-free shopping outlets. Approximately 2 hours from DC/Baltimore, 1.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3 hours from NYC.

Dogs permitted, but please no dogs on the furniture. No smoking in the house, and note that it is NOT designed for smaller children. Perfect for a gathering of family or friends, an artistic residency, working retreat, or a BBQ beach party.

Paint your sunrise masterpiece or pen your maritime novel to the sounds of the surf and the birds. Sittin on the dune of the bay watching the Cape May Ferry cross the horizon you may just find yourself whistling with the wind.

“Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
Watchin' the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again”

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) No Smoke Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Outdoor Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Jodi N.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    The beach is lovely and private, locals are friendly. The house is in need of lots of repair and could be cleaner.

  • Wendy J.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Disappointed!! This house is not set up for more than 2 or 3 people and forget about cooking or eating a big meal together. The kitchen has a total of 7 forks of various sizes, and 8 spoons, 2 were the long kind for ice cream sundaes, one was a baby spoon, and several others were various shapes and sizes. The 3 pots and 2 cooking pans we managed to dig out from the back of a dirty cabinet look like they came from Goodwill. And the entire house (except for the 2 bathrooms), including the kitchen, is entirely lit by rickety lamps that are either missing light bulbs or had bulbs that didn't work (there was only one spare bulb in the closet), and were connected by tangled up extension cords that looked like they were manufactured in the 1980s. There is no overhead lighting, which made the house very dark at night. One of the rooms had a bunch of literal junk under the bed -- exterior paint cans, bits of cardboard, electrical cords of some sort, lots of mouse droppings, etc., and looked like it hadn't been vacuumed for quite some time. I had to email the host on the morning of our trip to get the key code to the house, and later, to get the wifi password. Very unprofessional and disorganized. For the price of this rental, I expected a cleaner, well-lit space that was better appointed. (Don't even get me started on the nasty, torn pillows and filthy blankets). We didn't expect a five-star hotel, of course, but would have settled for a 3-star for the price.

  • Nathan h.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Great location , house is not bad but coild use some tlc.

  • Emil S.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Cozy and Bohemian space, we saw all kinds of beautiful wildlife birds, bunnies, dolphins and had lovely day trips to wildlife, refuge and cape henlopen- lovely visit all around

  • B Tommie U.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2024

    Sunrise from the porch is a great way to start the day, followed by a few walks in one of the many refuges and parks near-by, and ending the day with sunset in the marsh across the street. Pretty, comfortable, and the main level of the house is accessible.

  • Sandra S.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    I feel we were deceived by the images as they must be many years old. I’d suggest you look on google prior to booking. Prime hook is a great place to visit. Thorough cleaning and repairs needed to the outside for safety concerns.

  • Abdul K.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    rustic, relaxing, clean and comfortable but does need some updating/maintenance.

  • Kimberly M.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    We stayed from Monday to Friday, it was extremely hot(90’s plus) every day. There were window ac units, and all of them were saying to clean the filter. Being by the ocean, I expected flies. The back decks, upper and lower, were in mild disrepair. It really just needs some love! I arrived looking for the picture of the horseshoe crab, but it was Very faded. That said, I would still go back.

  • Lisa E.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    This is our second stay here and we totally enjoyed ourselves.We love the artsy vibe of the place.Feels like home. Will be going back next year.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Not exactly what we were expecting. It’s a bit older, cluttered, outdated and in need of a facelift. The owner could be more up front about linen usage and expectations. But overall, it worked for our needs.

  • Angie R.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Very beautiful area!

  • Anthony H.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Great time. Location was awesome. We swam, relaxed, explored, and had a great time!

  • Scott M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Quiet, cozy house right on the beach. We were hoping to see some horseshoe crabs and were not disappointed. No exaggeration that we saw more crabs than people. The views from the upper deck of the house were spectacular.

  • Melissa W.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    Our first impression was fly traps everywhere. A fly trap on the coffee table covered in flies. We tried to move past that though. Then there were the stained yellow pillows. We still tried to move past that. It is a bad time (late May/early June) to be in this area due to the horseshoe crabs and flies. We loved learning about the crabs and getting to see them. But the beach was covered in their eggs and dead bodies. We continued to have a good time regardless. But it was pretty stressful having to swat flies inside the home the entire time. The final disappointment was that in the photos there appears to be a jacuzzi tub. It was not in working order as far as we could tell.

  • Teresa B.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    Beautiful view front and back of property, nothing else!

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