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Dog Friendly Home, Views of the Delaware Bay & Prime Hook National Refuge, Dock

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Welcome to 1603 S Bayshore Drive.
1st floor gated front deck with seating areas.
1st floor enclosed back deck with seating area.
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

First Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom - Bonus Room (kids room)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly Home, Views of the Delaware Bay & Prime Hook National Refuge, Dock

Broadkill Beach will make you feel like you’re on a private beach. Enjoy the views of the Delaware Bay at sunrise from the front deck and of the Broadkill River and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge at sunset right off our back decks. Spend a relaxing vacation in our home, which offers a well-stocked kitchen. The upper level features a master bedroom, a bonus kid’s bedroom, and bathroom. The middle level contains the main living area, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The bottom level has its own entrance and offers a bedroom, bathroom, and a large washer and dryer. There’s also an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand. We provide two 50" flat screen TV with Comcast cable, wireless high speed internet, a propane grill, front and back deck seating areas, board games and a large bookcase for your enjoyment.

There is a dog fee of $20 per day per dog, up to two small/medium size dogs permitted. We provide a medium and large size dog crates for your use.

Linens are NOT included in our rental so please plan on bringing your own. Each bed will have a mattress cover and a bedspread. The home contains 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, and 1 single bed.

For nature lovers, see if you can spot the wild foxes, dolphins, birds or the famous guinea hens. Guests enjoy being able to see the many stars at night from the decks. Want to fish or crab? Be sure to purchase a Delaware fishing license and you can fish right on the beach or on the private dock located on the property. Crabbing is also permitted on the dock with a valid fishing license.

Visit the Broadkill Store, which offers fishing supplies, limited assortment of grocery items, sandwiches, pizza, milkshakes to order, ice cream, and a small gift-shop area. Don't forget to pre-order homemade donuts on the weekend or delicious stickie buns on Tuesdays.

Not far away is the historic town of Milton. Visit Dogfish Head Brewery (tours available), King’s Homemade Ice Cream Shop, or Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant. Venture towards Rehoboth Beach located 20 minutes south for tax-free outlet shopping, boardwalk rides, games and restaurants.

** The outside property has security cameras that allow the owners to monitor the property. The security cameras are motion activated and normally deactivated during a renters stay. The southern camera point north and covers the driveway and primary staircase. The western camera points east and covers the backdoor and back staircase. A flood light camera covers the primary staircase and south deck.

Property manager

Mark and Jeanne Fox

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cape Henlopen State Park - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Lewes Beach - 26 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Bagel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Diner - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly Home, Views of the Delaware Bay & Prime Hook National Refuge, Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly Home, Views of the Delaware Bay & Prime Hook National Refuge, Dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly Home, Views of the Delaware Bay & Prime Hook National Refuge, Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly Home, Views of the Delaware Bay & Prime Hook National Refuge, Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Broadkill Beach Beaches and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

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

Nice quiet house, great location

It was a nice house in a quiet area and great location, with the Broadkill sound on one side and the beach nearby on the other. The public beach access was just across the street and a short walk in to the sand and water!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marijo P.

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

Nice vacation property!

Second year at this property. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Broadkill beach and we will definitely be back. Very quiet area. The house worked great for our family. Lots of room for everyone and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Great Vacation Home

The house was perfect. It had all of the essentials needed for a great vacation. Great location, a short walk to the beach, the dock was great for crabbing. The back decks were perfect to watch the sunset. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina B.

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

Very nice property - short walk to the beach

Very clean, nice views, short walk to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob A., Pennsdale

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

Had a good time

Good location and very quiet with easy beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

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

Vacation 2024

Thank you so much for allowing my family enjoy your beautiful beach house! We could not have asked for a better location to enjoy both the canal and the beach. We will be booking our trip for next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Broadkill Beach

Had a great family week with lots of room to spread out. Wish the jellyfish weren't so thick, after a couple of stings we had to drive to Lewes or Rehobeth to get in the water. Very well equipped kitchen, but could use a deep clean and some TLC. Excellent host, quick to respond and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Nice comfy place

Don’t be expecting a fancy place but it was comfortable and perfect for our family. Lots of books and games and nice big kitchen table for the family to eat and play games.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z., Palmyra PA USA

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

Broadkill Family Vacation

We loved the house everything was clean, the kitchen was well stocked,any issues that arose were addressed immediately and everything was taken care quickly would definitely recommend this house!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Fantastic space

The views are spectacular, the house has plenty of bedrooms, it is well stocked with puzzles, games, and books. The grill and kitchen are all wonderful with everything you need and there is plenty of porch space to entertain. They provided kayaks and have their own dock to launch from. Super convenient to the ocean - 2 minute walk and is nice and quiet. Would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marijo P.

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

Loved this house!

It was smooth sailing all the way, from check in and throughout our entire stay. The neighborhood was quiet with lots of access to water. It was almost like having the beach to ourselves and the kids loved it! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Property was exactly as described

Perfect house for two couples. The separate masters were ideal. Great location for peace and quiet while being 15 minutes to great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend get a way

I love how quiet and peaceful broadkill beach is. We enjoyed our short get away over the last few days! House was as advertised. A couple little things needed cleaned prior to unpacking but overall a great experience! Thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V., Tilton

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

Family time

The 3 levels of this house provided plenty of space and privacy for each family unit. My husband and I loved the screened back porch for morning coffee and bird songs. Our granddaughter loved the spiral stairs! Beautiful, quiet beach and calm water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

Our first trip to Broadkill Beach and it won’t be our last!! So convenient to the beach and we loved the privacy! Bedrooms on 3 different floors worked well for us. Owner very responsive to any questions we had. Our 3-year old grandson said this morning as we were leaving “Can we all come back to this house next year?”!! That says it all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Beacb vacation

Very quiet and peaceful trip. The house was was pleasant and clean. Lots of games and books for all ages. Communication with the owners was easy and got very prompt responses. Even though we decided against bringing out dog, it is a pet friendly property with some dog crates available for use. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

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

Rustic and convenient

We enjoyed our stay very much but were not clear beforehand that the bottom suite was only accessible by going outside to get in. Other than that, Our only complaint was a strong mothball smell throughout the house during our stay that was irritating for some family members. Overall an enjoyable stay and we would like to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

David E.

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

Problems at 1603 S. Bayshore Drive

House needs a good cleaning. Cobwebs all over the house. Black mold in the downstairs bathroom. Fan provided in ground floor room, was full of dust, we could not use the fan. The ceiling fan by the stove stopped working. The heat shields on the barbecue were so rusty, they collapsed on the heating elements. Would not use it! It was fun to have my family here, but it left a lot to be desired
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maureen K.

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

Location

Don't know when the pictures of the property were taken, however we found them to be misleading and not accurate representation of reality. The tile floors are in rough shape. The refrigerator, vent hood, and cabinet are in desperate need of replacement. There was a noticable odor in the house all week. The dust on vent grate in living room under the TV was gross. I didn't think I should be responsible to move the TV to get to it to clean it. I cleaned the first day we were there, and I cleaned b4 we left. I am glad my kids weren't able to come down because I would have been embarrassed by the cleanliness of the place. We don't believe our experience was a good value for the weekly rental asking price. The only thing this place has going for it is the proximity to the beach the sunrise and sunset views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenifer R.

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

Seclusion at the beach

We first rented this property during covid and found the seclusion perfect to avoid covid. Now we continue to come for the privacy and seclusion. The beach is a short walk over the dune across from the house so we go often, even for just a short sunrise walk with the pup. Most of our time at the house is spent on the screened in porch sipping drinks, reading, watching the marsh birds and sunsets (all while avoiding mosquitos!). The kitchen has everyhing we need. This year we experienced tropical storm Ophelia during our stay which was exciting. Sorta like being in a carwash for two days. The house stood her ground and Im sure the leaks discovered will be fixed before the next deluge. The kitchen and bathrooms are very clean but, we used the downstairs suite for the first time this trip and, once again, my son and his wife felt the need to wash the comforter and mattress pad. Our pup loves the house and loves being on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G E.

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

SHORT VACAY BEFORE CRUNCH

The only thing I would change was the weather. It was too cold and windy to go to the beach. We have stayed in plenty of houses on the beach or a block away over the years. This was the best one yet. The house was clean with plenty of light. The master suite was a little bit difficult for me to get to. We teased the kids by saying the bonus room was their bedroom. The two of them stayed down in the basement unit to watch TV AND play with PlayStation5 that we brought with us. Napping happened frequently over the 4 days. The kitchen and eating area were the perfect size for the 4 of us and our dog who loved being on the beach no matter the weather. The kitchen offered any gadget or pan you might need. What a luxury to have a garbage disposal at the beach. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer R.

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

Isolated and relaxing

We like this property because of its isolation and access to the beach and marsh. Sunrises on the front deck and sunsets on the back porch are gorgeous. Great pkace for birds as well! There are empty lots on either side and across the street from this house which creates the isolation we enjoy. We did alot of cooking inside and outside, Kitchen is well equipped. Being able to just walk across the street to the beach any time of day is so convenient. The beach is never crowded. The house, beach and "town" are all pet friendly. The only problem we have ever had is with cleanliness of the bedding. A couple times we have had to wash a mattress cover and comforter before we could use them. Perhaps cleaning of bedclothes should be done by the cleaning company after each use, especially because it is a pet friendly house. This will not stop us from renting this lovely house in this lovely setting in this lovely town.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Heather S.

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

Great space for quiet walks on winter beach + excellent kitchen space

Best things: Kitchen is roomy and stocked with everything (not edible) that we needed for group meals, with a gorgeous high-top table large enough for eight. Lots of outdoor space. Easy access to the beach and to the river. Excellent wi-fi! Key caveats: there are only three bathrooms + an outdoor shower. The ground floor room has a separate entrance, which could be great for privacy but meant that the person down there had to go outside (not so fun in winter) and run upstairs to join us or access the kitchen. Plan to bring: towels, bath mats, sheets (1 twin, 2 queen, 2 king), hand soap, dishwasher detergent, kitchen towels, etc. You can find extra bedspread/light comforters in the two rooms with king beds. If you don't have sheets, you can rent them from the housekeeper, who is terrific. Our experience: I was here with 4 friends for a writing retreat. The common area was too small for 5 people, so we spilled over to the kitchen table. The furniture was not really designed for all-day writing but is fine for a beach getaway. We'd love to stay here again in late autumn or early spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christine R.

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

Broadkill Beach July '22

Pros: The property was nice, and suitable for our group. It was well stocked with necessary supplies. We loved the wraparound deck with gate to secure our dog and 1 year-old! The quiet community was just what we were looking for. The beach was just across the street, and most days it was like we were on a private beach! We loved that our dog could romp on the beach. We brought our 2 kayaks and a paddleboard which we enjoyed using in the bay. Cons: Sadly, the bugs kept us inside in the evening. (No fault of the property) Not sure if it was timing??? The place could use a deep cleaning. I'm not sure who is responsible for the cleaning between rentals, but we found a pan of greasy bacon in the oven. (In support of the owner, we did not report it) We were unable to launch the kayaks in the back because the water at the dock was too low. Once we realized it was possible to kayak on the bay, we decided it was better there anyway because of fewer biting insects. Lastly, we were disturbed to discover at the end of the week, 2 outside cameras that we were not made aware of. We were more disturbed to find out that one camera was removed after our discovery.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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