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SOUTH BOWERS ISLAND -' DIRECT BEACHFRONT' -

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South Bowers Island, The Quiet Life, by the sea
Plenty of underhouse parking
Atlantic ocean horizon views from the front deck.
Secluded beach with lots of treasures, sea glass and various shells
Morning sunrise

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Milford, DE
  • DE Turf Sports Complex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dover Downs Casino
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Dover International Speedway
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Dover, DE (DOV-Dover Air Force Base)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SOUTH BOWERS ISLAND -' DIRECT BEACHFRONT' -

'THE IGUANA HOUSE'

Located in South Bowers Beach Island directly on the beach and located at the widest point of the Delaware Bay, approx 28 miles across to NJ, this Island home offers something very special that the large resorts don't have, peace and quiet.

Step right onto the sand from this beautiful beach home. If fishing is your thing, cast your line into the water and fresh fish are yours for breakfast or dinner, fishing license required.

You can put your small boat or kayak in the water right off the beach and explore local tributaries where you will find not only the serenity of a wilderness-like landscape but also many species of fish and crabs. Children can ride bikes on the quiet Island road, roller blade or play on the beach, collecting shells and sea glass and be amazed at the site of prehistoric horseshoe crabs that migrate to this area from South America.

Let the sun rising over the Bay and the sound of sea birds wake you in the morning and the gentle rustle of the Bay lapping at the beach lull you to sleep. Enjoy the 'Quiet Life', come to South Bowers Island...

Towels and linens/sheets are not included in your rental... they are available for additional cost.

The road is subject to tidal flooding. There is an app available for mobile phones called Tides Near Me (its free). Once you open it, pick Delaware, Milford, Mispillion River Entrance. It will give you the best tide information.

Higher clearance vehicles recommended.

Refund policy:
If renter cancels within two (2) weeks of arrival all monies will be forfeited.

If the renter cancels prior to two (2) weeks of arrival, refund if any, will be determined by the owner’s ability to re-rent the property for the same amount of money for the same period of time. If successful we will refund full rental amount and security less a 20% administration fee.

Keywords: Beach House

Property manager

Patrick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
No pets allow
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping allowed
Renters will be asked to provide their home mailing address to prepare the rental agreement. Failure to return it may result in cancellation.
Upon booking acceptance, renters are required to return signed rental agreement, liability waiver, & Gov't issued photo ID or booking will be canceled

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Live Cheap & Make Art Studios and Second Street Players - Riverfront Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Rookery North Golf Course and Dover Par 3 & Driving Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dover International Speedway or Memorial Hall Gymnasium. 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

  • DE Turf Sports Complex - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Slaughter Beach - 29 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Delaware State University - 33 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Dover Downs Casino - 34 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 35 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederica Pizza & Pasta House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Meding's Seafood - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪J P's Wharf - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SOUTH BOWERS ISLAND -' DIRECT BEACHFRONT' - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SOUTH BOWERS ISLAND -' DIRECT BEACHFRONT' -?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SOUTH BOWERS ISLAND -' DIRECT BEACHFRONT' -?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SOUTH BOWERS ISLAND -' DIRECT BEACHFRONT' - located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of DE Turf Sports Complex, Killens Pond State Park and Live Cheap & Make Art Studios. Second Street Players - Riverfront Theatre and Southern Delaware Medical Group are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely House

This is the third time we stayed at Iguana House and I love it more each time. I love the peace and quiet and seclusion and the whole family has a wonderful time. The only complaint I have
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Vacation

Property was Beautiful, Clean & very tastefully decorated. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Bowers beach getaway

I cannot say enough great things about our stay and the hosts! The house was clean and provided a lot of things you’d need for your stay. Patrick and Margo were quick to respond. The beach proximity was our favorite as we had little ones so packing up and taking things to the beach was so easy. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Relaxing

This is our third year at this property! We love it, the neighbors are friendly and the beach gets better every year. Margo and Patrick are wonderful hosts! We are looking forward to next time... Kathy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Great, quiet get away

Iguana House is a wonderful place to get away from it all with all the ammenities and loads of space to spread out. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nell K.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful house & location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Great beach getaway

This property was everything that we could ask for. Extremely clean, plenty of space for a large family, and great ocean views. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with this property and it’s owners. If you are questioning if this is your place for a awesome vacation, look no further.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Binghamton

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

Relax in the sun!

What a wonderful time! A quiet getaway where the grandchildren could play in the water, we also saw a lot of fireworks for the fourth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful getaway!

We always enjoy our stays in South Bowers. This was our first time at the Iguana House and it did not disappoint. The house was clean, modern, and well appointed. The house was also more spacious than expected. The kitchen had everything you need to prepare meals (but bring your own pantry staples). Beds were comfortable. Nearby towns have everything you need, but are 20-30 minutes drive. So plan ahead if you don’t want to spend your time running errands. Overall a great experience and I would recommend the Iguana House!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Binghamton

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

Home away from home

This was our second year here and we couldn't be more happy! We enjoyed the sand on the beach and Margo was very quick to answer any question we may have had. We went to JP's again and it doesn't disappoint. All had a great week, we hope to be back next year! Kathy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

A true hidden gem!

This property is beautiful, private, clean, the house is stocked with everything you will need. Outstanding views from the house! My husband and I were actually married there, Memorial Day weekend and we basically had the entire beach to ourselves, which amazed me considering the holiday! If you want privacy and tranquility this is a lovely place to stay! We can not wait to return! Ps. The owner Bob was so easy going👍🏻

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

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

Our 2023 yearly vacation

Everything was perfect. The house was clean well equiped with dishes and cookware. Shopping for groceries was with in a short distance of the house. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We rescued a couple of Horseshoe crabs by turining them right side up so they could get back in the water. The week went way to fast and it was sad to have to leave. We wouldn't hesitate to spend another vacation at your rental. Thanks for a wonderful vacation My 3 girls and Me we
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Amazing!

If you are looking for the most relaxing vacation ever!- look no further. The Iguana House sits in a quiet little town with super helpful and friendly neighbors. After having a small emergency several of the neighbors stopped to help. The house itself is very spacious and clean. We loved having to decks to sit out on. Plenty of books and games to occupy us on a rainy day. We collected a ton of sea glass(my fav) and really cool shells. Thanks Cindy and Bob! Cant wait to come back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Springfield PA

Better than Home!

We've had the pleasure of staying at South Bowers 5 times. It's becoming our home away from home. The home is beautifully appointed, clean and airy. The elevated tub in the master bath is to die for. Open the window and you can hear the water lapping at the shore. My grown kids loved the open floor plan and 2 decks. We went to the outlets in Rehobeth, mimi golf and you just cant miss Grotto's Pizza. The restaurant on Route 1 where you turn has fabulous seafood. Take out or just get fresh fish from their seafood case. We can't wait for trip #6.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A great place to relax.

We had an amazing time -- we truly have not felt this relaxed in quite a long time. The house is beautiful -- and there are stunning views of the marsh and the bay every where you look. Our two young children had fun playing on both expansive decks (there is one in the front of the house and one in the back), combing the beach for treasures, including sea glass and shells, and watching the wildlife (birds, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, and snails). We took a couple of day trips to Lewes and Rehobeth. And the guys golfed at the Rookery and took a tour of Dogfish Head Brewery in Milford. We were all sad to leave and we can't wait to come back. Book this house today--you won't be disappointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mendy h.

Wonderful location for peace & quiet

Our family just returned from our fantastic vacation! The house has everything you will need - and when we noticed the blender was broken, the owner sent over a new one for us right away:0) My two children enjoyed playing in the sand and water, searching for shells and watching the giant horseshoe crabs along the shore. And my husband and I coiuld keep an eye on them from the deck - the beach is literally right outside your door! It was so nice to be able to sit on the deck at sunset and watch the tide come in. The view is beautiful! The house is close enough to nearby Rehoboth if you are in need of some entertainment for the kids and close to restaurants in Milford, too. We had a fabulous week, got plenty of R & R and look forward to another visit next summer!

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K., Cincinnati, OH

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

Relaxation off the beaten path

This was a fantastic find for our family. We were looking for a beach vacation in the Delaware area but also did not want to fight the crowds. This was the perfect solution for us. The view off of the back deck was amazing. There are only a handful of other homes along this particular stretch of beach so there were no crowds at all. This made walking the beach very pleasant which we did every day. The house is clean and as advertised (actually the inside is even nicer and roomier than the pictures!) Patrick was very easy to work with and very quick to respond to a couple of questions we had during the week. There are a couple of good seafood restaurants nearby that we ate at; enjoying steamed crabs from Medings and a number of nice dishes from JP's on the Warf. I would not hesitate staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn H.

Wow! Rent this house!

I really had no idea what to expect as we've never rented a vacation home before. We had a wonderful week we had at this house. I am a neatnik and was so pleasantly surprised at how impeccably clean and well -maintained the house was. So serene and quiet, if you are looking to relax then this is the place to go. We enjoyed swimming at high tide, a bonfire at the beach, and looking for snails and hermit crabs at low tide. The only downside was the flies-not the owner's fault, that's just the way it is by the bay sometimes, so be sure to bring some bug repellent. The kitchen is stocked with any and every appliance and gadget you could ever need-in fact there are so many that there isn't much cabinet space for non-perishables. With a bunch of teenagers the food didn't last long though! Also, be sure to bring your electronic devices-we couldn't get a cell phone signal so had to rely on wifi to contact the outside world. A wonderful getway-I'd rent from Bob & Cindy again in heartbeat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Whiteford, MD

What at gem!

This house is amazing and South Bowers is a real gem! The pictures do not do this house justice as it is absolutely beautiful. We had dinner every night on the porch overlooking the beautiful views - we spent hours on the beach swimming with the kids and viewing the wildlife - turtles, skates, and even dolphins! At lowtide we could walk out and find great conch shells and other beauties the bay has to offer. The kids rode their bikes under the house while I cooked dinner and each night we walked up the street and didn't have to worry about any traffic. This was a real freedom for them! We had the beach to ourselves most days and on the days we shared it with our neighbors, we were greeted by the friendliest people! The kitchen is stocked with everything you could possible need and there are plenty of games for family fun. This is the perfect house for a family looking to spend quality time together. The owner was excellent to deal with and was very patient answering my long list of questions when I initionally inquired about the house. I cannot wait to go back to this peaceful place!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

An absolutely perfect week

This was our second time staying at the Iguana House, and it was even lovelier than the first. Of the various beach houses we've stayed at in the Delaware Bay over the past five years, the Iguana House is without a doubt the nicest. It's comfortable, up-to-date, beautiful, and well-stocked. SO nice having all the beach gear there and not having to lug it from home. The other thing we love so much about this house is the natural beauty and tranquility of the beach. There were days when we truly did not see anyone else on the beach, all day. Those neighbors we did see were so kind and welcoming! We also were fortunate to see a pufferfish who washed up on sand (we rescued him in a bucket and put him back in the ocean), a baby diamondback terrapin who hatched right behind our beach camp, and a beautiful shark that a neighbor on the beach caught and released. Not to mention the loads of sea glass and whelk shells we collected every day! This week was truly so restorative and full of simple joy. Thank you so much for hosting that, Margo and Patrick!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly C., Stillwater USA

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

Absolutely Beautiful House...Beach was so-so

This house is incredibly gorgeous. The views from both sides are amazing. The photos actually don't do it justice. Very open floor plan with so much space. We LOVED the house itself. The area is very secluded and private. Our only disappointment came with the beach. We like "sandy-lay out" beach. Especially with our teenage kids. The beach was incredibly rocky and the water was murky and you could not see where you were stepping. So a bunch of times we stepped on horse shoe crab, turtles, etc. House has all the things you need for a kitchen. Very well stocked. Dishwasher was zapped during storm previous to us getting there so hosts supplied paper plates and plastic utensils, which was great, but still had to wash everything else by hand. It's understandable that those things happen but on vacation we did more dishes than we wanted. Places to eat... JPs was great and we found a great meal at Surf-n-Turf Grill in town. Huge amount of food. Twice we visited a Great beach that was clean and nice. It was at Cape Henlopen. Don't be afraid of the high tide if you have an SUV. We were nervous at first but if you go slow, you'll be fine. Overall, this place was so relaxing and just what our family and friends (two families with 4 teenage daughters) needed and looked forward to. Margo and Patrick are great hosts. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Awesome hosts & great house

This home is exactly as described in the listing. It was very clean when we arrived and had all of the advertised amenities plus a couple of extras. Our communication with the owners was great prior to our vacation, and we actually had a chance to meet them after we arrived. They truly care about the condition of the house and do all they can to ensure a great experience for their guests. The are is quieter than most vacation spots, but the town of Milford is only 20 minutes away. In spite of the many warnings about the tides my Toyota RAV4 made it through easily at high tide, and we saw a mini van come right behind us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

dan g.

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

Beautiful Home and Great Hosts

We had an amazing stay. The open layout of the house was perfect for us with our family able to all hang out in the space. Extremely clean and great communication
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Serenity with a view

So glad I found this house for my family. The location was just perfect if you're not in the mood for the hustle and crowds of Rehoboth. The house was so clean and the decor was beautiful. The views from the front porch and back were always picturesque. The only thing that was bit of a let down was the actual beach. My son refuses to wear water shoes, and the beach is some what rocky. Other than that this house was amazing and we would be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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