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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Sun loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Milton

This cottage places you next to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Prime Hook Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Lewes Beach - 26 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 27 min drive - 18.9 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

Property manager

Julie Derrick

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone
  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Milton and just steps from Prime Hook Beach and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Broadkill Beach Beaches and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! ?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County), which is 15.9 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County), which is around 20.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! ?

Yes, every accommodation at Serene beach cottage a short walk from beautiful Broadkill Beach. Pet friendly! comes with a deck.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

104 Texas Review

Enjoyed this house, very comfortable for four of us and a dog. Appliances are new and worked as they should. The front living room is a great place to gather, watch tv, and play games. The area is great for walks, and the beach isn’t far. Very quiet in early June. This was our first time staying in Broadkill. We would definitely book this house again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring beach vacation

Property was comfortable and clean. Well furnished with small appliances, linens. Lighting was good. Perfect for two couples to enjoy reading and conversation. Neighborhood is very quiet.Kitchen cookware, prep dishes and utensils could stand to be replaced. Some minor repairs needed. BBQ needs to be cleaned. Seem to need an account to watch most TV programs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jerome b., meadville

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place

like the neighborhood house was just what we were looking for would come again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Meredith R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Katelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrea G., Coplay USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lidenys M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Seth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Hector Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Johanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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