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The Buoy House, beachfront home on secluded Prime Hook Beach

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New dining set on the deck.
The Buoy House first house in the lower left
View from the beach
The Buoy House.
Your view from kitchen and living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Milford, DE
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Prime Hook Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1 Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Buoy House, beachfront home on secluded Prime Hook Beach

This beachfront home is ready to welcome your family. Enjoy all that Prime Hook Beach has to offer from sunrise on the bay to sunset over the wildlife refuge. Imagine having breakfast looking out at the bay, swimming with the family right off your deck, watching a beautiful sunset and then having a bonfire under the stars on a private beach. This home features a large kitchen that opens to the living room and dining room overlooking the bay. The house comfortably sleeps 6 with its two bedrooms and a loft. The master bedroom suite has a private balcony perfect for watching the sunset. The master has a King bed while the 2nd bedroom has a queen and a twin and the loft has a queen futon bed. There is a large screen porch on the front of the house perfect for enjoying the sunset or just taking a nap. New in 2023 complete renovation of both bathrooms, new floors upstairs and new slider in bedroom. New in 2019 and 2020 Fire place in living room, king bed in master, queen bed in second bedroom and new twin bed, new dining set on deck, new stainless steel refrigerator and new heat pump AC unit.

Property manager

Gunnar Barr
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prime Hook Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Slaughter Beach - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Lewes Beach - 33 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Backyard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Po' Boys Creole & Fresh Catch - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Beaches Seafood of Milton - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wings To Go - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buoy House, beachfront home on secluded Prime Hook Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Buoy House, beachfront home on secluded Prime Hook Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buoy House, beachfront home on secluded Prime Hook Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Buoy House, beachfront home on secluded Prime Hook Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford holiday home is just steps away from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Slaughter Beach and South Rookery Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen L.

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

Beautiful view, calm, quiet.... justt what we needef.

Property was clean and was supplied with what we needed. View is beautiful and we were able to walk right onto the beach. Owner was very communicable, kind and helpful. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary ann s.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Cozy home, located right where ocean enters bay. Every year the Bouy house has been clean and offers many amenities. Evening fires on the beach are so relaxing. Very responsive host. Be aware that this is in a nature preserve, and all that comes with it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Prime Hook Beach

Another great week at the Buoy House!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia K.

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

Great Place!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Prime hook beach

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice, very clean and great access to the beach. Our host kept in touch with any questions or information we may need. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Loved our stay at the Buoy house! Right on the beach and had everything we needed. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn R.

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

Great Relaxing Family Vacation

We can’t say enough about the buoy house. First of all the host is super responsive and a pleasure to deal with. The house is updated with a great open concept. The views are AMAZING!! Whether relaxing on the deck, porch or on the beach, the views and the vibes are wonderful. The beach was great and the ocean was calm in the bay. Very private , quiet and relaxing experience. A short ride to Lewes and Rehoboth if you are looking to venture out but for a relaxing secluded spot this is the place. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great house and very quiet area.

Right on the beach, the house has all the basics covered and then some. Beautiful view, beds and bedrooms are comfortable, extras like board games and lots of outdoor fun stuff (kites, kayaks, beach toys, etc.). Check in/check out, and communication with the host were all smooth.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina L.

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

Location Location

Lovey, comfortable house for a single family with multiple kids or two small families, but by far the best feature is the location. The ocean is literally the backyard, and it is a gorgeous, family friendly beach. No crowds, small waves, and tons of toys and beach accessories provided. Because the house is so close to the beach, we were able to spend lots of time on the beach while still easily tending to the needs of our small children. Thanks for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Beachfront perfection at the Buoy House!

This was our second stay at the Buoy House. This property set a high standard during our first stay last year, and this year somehow raised the bar even higher. "Perfect" is not a word I throw around lightly, and this house really is the ideal beach getaway for our family of three and could easily (and comfortably!) accommodate a few more folks. House is immaculately clean and perfectly appointed so we could cook some meals at home and close enough to restaurants so we could enjoy some time out as well. And it truly is steps from the beach...we enjoyed lovely weather this year, so we really made good use of that beach time. (and even if Mother Nature had other plans, there is a closet full of board games, which we enjoyed thoroughly during our evenings!) The owners told us they were fully stocked with beach toys and they weren't kidding...there was everything there we could possibly want and things I wouldn't have even thought to bring! And beyond building sand castles, there is plenty of wildlife to enjoy. We loved exploring the tidal pools during low tide and even spotted a pod of dolphins right from the back deck! If you're looking for a peaceful, family-friendly beachfront experience, you will not be disappointed here! Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Quiet and relaxing

This is our 2nd year staying at the Bouy House and each time we love it! The private beach is quiet and relaxing. The people in the community are friendly too. The house is always very clean and neat. The owner is updating things every year. With 3-4 showers no one is fighting for a bathroom😆 after swimming either. I do recommend bringing bug spray and note that some years jellyfish are prevalent. Otherwise an excellent place to stay. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne B.

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

Beautiful house, beautiful views, very accommodating host!!

The house is lovely and the views from the deck are amazing! Gunnar is the most accommodating host we have ever encountered! He was attentive, answered any and all of our many questions, and repaired the dishwasher quickly and efficiently (it worked great for the rest of the week!!) We would HIGHLY recommend this house and this host!! Super week! Thank you, Gunnar!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Stellar

Our second time here; we already booked for 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

A great start to our summer!

The house was comfortable, with ample room for 2 adults and three kids ( and their luggage). We loved that the storage shed had chairs, an umbrella, and plenty more! Our boys found something new to play with each day. My husband enjoyed the kayak. As a mom, I loved that the kids could go back and forth to the house on their own! The host was very easy to communicate with, but we really didn't need anything!!!! We hope to return sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

Quiet at the Bay

This property is beautifully decorated, comfortable with nice large screened in porch and back deck overlooking the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Our Prime Hook Getaway

If you’re looking for an excellent vacation spot with spectacular views of the bay, yet far from the crowds of other beaches, this is it! We love the quiet, this property is updated and always clean, and the owner is quick to respond to any and all communications. We will certainly be back in the Fall!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Incredible Location!

We had a great week at this beautiful, cozy beach house even though the weather didn’t always cooperate. Well stocked with the essentials to make your stay comfortable. Located right off the beach, the water views are awesome. Love the natural beauty of the area. And you have the beach to yourself most of the time (except for the horseshoe crabs and seagulls). Gunnar was a wonderful host, promptly responding to our questions. Hope to return someday and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Perfect getaway!

Wow! What an amazing location and perfect house. And Gunnar was fabulous. We hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Sunny Days & Stellar Nights!

Beautiful property! Gunnar (owner) was incredibly attentive and helpful even suggesting a GREAT Indian restaurant in town. He also shared with us the dishwasher was broken PRIOR to our visit, to be replaced Nov 1. Gunnar mentioned the recent upgrades and scheduled appliance replacements in the coming weeks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary ann s.

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

relaxing

Good location. Very peaceful. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Beautiful spot on the Delaware Bay

The Buoy House is the perfect vacation for anyone looking for a peaceful spot along the Delaware Bay. The views are fantastic from every room, the house itself is in pristine condition, and the owners are terrific. Looking forward to returning in the spring.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M., Falls Church, Virginia

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

A perfect getaway

We loved this place so much we booked another trip there within an hour of arrival! Just a perfect location right on the beach, lovely property manager, and very nice restful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Monique D.

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

Very Peaceful location - excellent property & host

Really great location and property- clean, peaceful, everything you need. Sleeps 6, but loft futon area probably best for teens/ kids rather than adult couple. Thanks Gunnar - we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Relaxing and rejuvenating

Clean, spacious house with an excellent view of water on both sides! Very relaxing and rejuvenating. Perfect for families with kids who enjoy building sand castles, swimming, beach combing, kayaking, and watching birds. Host responds quickly and is very welcoming. Quiet, Private beach with fabulous star gazing. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester W.

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

A short but enjoyable stay.

Our family chose to stay here for a quick end of summer getaway. It was a great location to enjoy the private beach or take a 20-25 minute drive to more public beaches and boardwalk. Just be sure to bring your bug spray, the green flies can be distracting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gunnar Barr

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Why they chose this property

Dorothy and I absolutely love Prime Hook! It is a beautiful place to relax and we love the beach.
We love the peace and quiet and the feeling of privacy you get as you drive across the wildlife refuge towards the beach. Its great that shopping and excellent restaurants are only 15-20 minutes away .

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