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Best of both worlds, lakefront with beaches nearby.

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Exterior
Fenced yard
Fenced yard and gardens
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Nassau Valley Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Best of both worlds, lakefront with beaches nearby.

On Red Mill Pond (a 178 acre, Delaware's largest fresh water body) 6 miles from Lewes, Delaware and the beaches

Close to movie theaters and outlet shopping and all the beaches have to offer.

Please read complete description and look closely at photos as house is sort of quirky and may pose a challenge for elderly dogs and elderly and young people.

4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Family room with kitchenette
Easily sleeps 8 people.

Renovated,, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, two story living room and dining room opening to a large deck overlooking the lake. Two story stone fireplace.

Dock with kayaks and canoe available for use. Large private yard fully fenced.

First floor. 2 bedrooms ( Queen, two twin beds), full bathroom (6' soaker tub + shower) and family room with kitchenette.
Second floor. 1 bedroom (two twin beds), full bathroom (6' soaking tub and shower), Kitchen, Living room, dining room.
Third floor. loft bedroom with full bath (6' soaking tub) attached. (king bed)

Spiral staircases from first to second floor and from second to third floor. (outside stairs available from first floor to second floor.) Second floor is primary living area.

Please note that the house is poorly set up for toddlers and very young children (under 6) and difficult to child proof

There is a $175 cleaning and linen fee.

This house and surroundings are a serene and quiet oasis. If you are a party of ten guys on golf outing, not for you. If you are 10 gals on a bachelorette excursion, not for you. It is great for multi generational family gatherings where every one can have their own spaces and relax and enjoy all the local amenities, Then have the fishing and kayaking on a beautiful, peaceful 175 acre "pond". A recent guest caught bass, catfish, white perch, yellow perch and blue gills.

Swimming in the pond is only feasible from kayaks away from dock area as shore is silty and mucky. Also, depending on rainfall and heat there can be a fair amount of algae near dock area.

Property manager

Bob Berman
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not set up for toddlers, difficult childproof
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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
Weddings are not allowed, strictly enforced. Thank you

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

  • Nassau Valley Winery - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Lewes Beach - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicola Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza of Lewes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lefty's Alley & Eats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bethany Blues - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Surf Bagel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of both worlds, lakefront with beaches nearby. 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 Best of both worlds, lakefront with beaches nearby.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of both worlds, lakefront with beaches nearby.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of both worlds, lakefront with beaches nearby. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Nassau Valley Winery, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and South Rookery Golf Course. Rookery Golf Club and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Definitely Best of Both Worlds!!

We are in love with this property. Everything has been amazing so far. Bob has been wonderful with communication and so flexible when we had to cancel and reschedule. It is so peaceful here. The beds are comfortable. The weather is perfect. We felt immediately at home when we arrived. Cannot praise enough! Will definitely come back!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Special Retreat

Calming, beautiful retreat on the Red Mill Pond. Had everything we could need or want, including a set of canoes and kayaks. My husband and dogs loved every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Wonderful property with everything you need

I cant say enough about the property or host, my whole family loves vacationing here (this was our 2nd visit) and even the dogs dont want to leave at the end of the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Beautiful spot on the lake

What a great house in a peaceful spot on the lake. East access to the beaches and plenty to do around the house. Brilliant space to spend time with the family and Bob was super helpful throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Spectacular Visit

We had such a wonderful time at this lakefront Delaware rental. The house and property is gorgeous! Family caught lots of fish in the pond and a short trip to the beaches. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Wonderfully relaxing property with everything close by

Property was absolutely beautiful and accomodating to our entire family, and the owners couldn't have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene H., Philadelphia, PA

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

Quiet property, close to lots of activities

Lovely and interesting home that mixes lake access and a short drive to ocean and bay beaches. The nearby towns of Lewes and Rehoboth are full of activities, but staying at this property with its wild gardens and green space provides a quiet home base.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY T.

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

Awesome Home

House is lovely, decor is warm and inviting. I always cook on my vacation and was happy that the house had everything you need to prepare big meals. The yard is out of this world spectacular. You just have to see the gardens to believe them. Beautiful view of the water. Loved the kayaks and canoe provided. Location is so convenient to the various Delaware beaches. Owner was very responsive to questions. Overall a fabulous house. Will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Pittsburgh

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

Something for Everyone

Perfect location. Beautiful gardens, the lake for fishing, close enough to the beach and boardwalk if that's more your thing. We saw birds and turtles on the lake. Having access to the kayaks was wonderful. We had a lovely stay. Highly recommend if you're looking for a private, peaceful option.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Relaxing Family Trip

The property grounds were so beautiful because of all the plants and flowers. Our dog loved running around and exploring the large yard. We brought our kayaks and it was easy to launch from the dock. The house was as described and appliances, etc. were in working order. The kitchen had everything we needed. The house is on a quiet street but just a short drive to Lewes and the bay beach. The dining table was big enough to play games on. We loved that there wasn't a TV in the main living room.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

A very quiet and peaceful place

Excellent communication with the property owner Bob, he made the check in process smooth. We loved staying at this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Serene oasis, close to everything

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend visit with family and loved the beautiful views of the pond! The house is tucked away and offers maximum privacy while being a short drive to everything. We spent time on Rehoboth Ave, quaint downtown Lewes, and took in the Milton Holiday Market nearby. Bob was attentive and we had great communication before and during our stay - the consummate host! Description of the house is spot on and it’s a rare treasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F., Lenhartsville,pa

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

It was a wonderful experience. This place is convenient to the Beaches and DFH. The (mostly) native plant yard, for us, was a most unexpected treat. I’m sure it is even nice in early spring and summer. The spiral staircase is, well, it’s a spiral staircase, be prepared. I can imagine it could be tricky for some, especially the 10th time you go up and down that day. We loved it and would gladly rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Wonderful even in the rain and wind from Ian

An extraordinary house tucked into an ordinary neighborhood, convenient to beaches, restaurants and nature. Beautiful gardens, lawn and lakefront right outside the door. Spacious, well-equipped, great furnishings.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Best Getaway

Beautiful house and landscape perfect for a restful and wonderful vacation .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Wonderful home with a beautiful view

Bob has a very beautiful home and when you stay here you know that you're staying in a home that has a lot of love and care in it. The listing is very accurate and the view of the pond is amazing. One thing to note, Bob does not supply towels so make sure you bring your own. Thank you Bob!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Quirky home with the best of both worlds

Loved this home ! Beautiful setting huge yard and so much more. Bob was very easy to communicate to. We enjoyed our vacation stay and would recommend this home to friends. (Spiral staircase was fine for us)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Towson, MD

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

Beautiful Lake Home

Probably the nicest vacation home we have ever stayed in. Absolutely everything you need or want to make it feel like home. Great for people with dogs that can climb stairs...ours can! Beautiful fenced in yard. Lovely gardens, a great Weber grill, canoes, kyacks, etc. Great communication with owner. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Perfect for us!

Our multi generational family plus PETS thouroughly enjoyed your rental property. Being able to enjoy the beaches as well as the pond was such a plus for us. We fished, canoed, kayaked rode bikes and used your firepit as well as being able to visit the local sites and beaches. Bob was in touch with us the whole time and everything ran smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Great for a family beach+lake trip

This place is a rare find, and was absolutely perfect for us. Close enough to the beaches to enable an easy beach day, but with waterfront lake access to enable some fun lake activities (kayaking, caught some bass, lots of big catfish - pick up some mullet at Henlopen Bait Shop). House is comfortable, clean and well-kept. An unusually well-stocked kitchen. We plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

nice fourth of july week

the gardens and yard are beautiful. the house is located close enough to the beach and parks to visit daily. lots of nice restaurants around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

The absolutely best getaway we've ever had.

This was my first rental experience, so I was nervous about the process, however the homeowners had everything so well organized, were extremely clear with instructions and were always accessible. We brought our Great Pyrenees with us and when we entered the multi-level home, the owners had laid out several bowls of water for our dog on each floor. The gorgeously kept and fenced backyard allowed us to let our dog run free and enjoy a lot of room to play in. As a recommendation, if you're going to venture far and have brought your dog, there are some great boarding facilities or dog daycares nearby in which to board your dog for a day or two. Our's spent two days at Jungle Jim's so we could spend an entire day in D.C. and then Ocean City. At night, the fire pit was great for smore-making. The owners even provided kayaks and a canoe to paddle in the nearby pond. The house itself is very clean, has beautiful artwork, and feels like home. I've never been more relaxed. We slept in the very comfortable loft, while my son and his wife slept in the first floor queen. There are plenty of blankets and throws to use when you're sitting in the TV room, watching the tube or playing board games with family. Both bedrooms have balconies to allow lovely views of the surrounding area. Aside from buying groceries, there wasn't a single thing we needed that the home owners hadn't provided. Even down to the grill, all utensils and accessories are at your fingertips. To add as a side, this home is within easy distance to absolutely everything. Beaches, wildlife refuges, Washington, Baltimore, Ocean City etc. I have nothing, but fantastic things to say about this property and its owners and I hope my family can visit again very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., olney usa

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

Great house in a great location

This house is in a great location within 15 minutes of Lewes and Rehoboth beaches. It is in a quiet neighborhood with a water view of Red Mill Pond, on a gorgeous property. The house itself is well apportioned with everything you need. The house was clean and well maintained. The owner was accomodating and pleasant. The only downside we found were the spiral staircases which, while beautiful to look at, could be difficult to navigate for some. Overall we'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful lakeside home near Lewes

From the fresh water left out for my dog, comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen, to the large fenced in yard. I could go on forever. Absolutely the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Gorgeous plantings that drew bunnies, butterflies, and birds. The pond was gorgeous and peaceful- blue heron and lots of jumping fish! Wonderful house with great light and vibe. Fenced in yard made it easy to let out the dogs. Neighborhood was lovely to walk in and the towns of Milton and Lewes were an easy drive away. Just perfect for us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bob Berman

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We have been vacationing in Lewes for twenty-five years and love the area. Our children consider Lewes their second home.

Why they chose this property

We were drawn by the incredible lake views and sense of seclusion and peacefulness that this property offers.

What makes this property unique

To be so close to beaches, shopping, restaurants and town yet sitting on the deck watching the great blue herons fly past.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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