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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, DE
  • Place, Ardens Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Candlelight Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront

Summary:

Welcome to The Cottages on Orchard, a charming 1BR/1BA cottage built in 1920 by author Victor Thaddeus. Nestled on a natural wooded lot, this bright & airy home is entirely fenced in, perfect for up to two guests with dogs. Conveniently located in whimsical Ardentown, Delaware, the cottage is just 2 minutes from I-95 South & 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington, offering easy access to local attractions. Enjoy the surrounding woods, hiking trails, creek, & more. READ HOUSE RULES



The Space:

• COTTAGE OVERVIEW •



✓ 1 well-appointed bedroom w/ queen bed

✓ Pull-out queen sofa bed

✓ 1 bathroom w/ bath essentials

✓ Fresh & soft linens + towels provided

✓ Fully equipped kitchen

✓ Coffee maker + coffee provided

✓ Free parking for 2 cars



~ EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW ~



✓ Pet-friendly w/ private fenced in yard

✓ SmartTV w/ complimentary Netflix

✓ Puzzle & books for entertainment

✓ Back patio & chiminea

✓ Dogs are welcome (no cats please)

✓ Walk to creek & walking trails

✓ 10 min away from Downtown Wilmington



Situated just 10 minutes away from Downtown Wilmington & 25 minutes from S. Philadelphia, you’ll have endless opportunities when it comes to local activities and attractions. Here are some of our favorites:



• NEARBY ATTRACTIONS •



» Rockwood Park & Museum → 8 minutes

» Delaware Art Museum→ 10 min

» Alapocas Run State Park → 10 min

» Bellevue State Park → 12 min

» Hagley Museum and Library → 12 min

» Nemours Estate → 13 min

» The Grand Opera House→ 14 min

» Blue Rocks Stadium → 14 min

» Delaware Children's Museum → 15 min

» Wilmington Riverfront → 15 min

» Brandywine Creek State Park→ 15 min

» Neumann University →15 min

» Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library → 16 min

» Mt. Cuba Center → 18 min

» Philadelphia Airport → 20 min

» Longwood Gardens → 25 min

» Lincoln Financial Field → 30 min

» University of Delaware → 30 min

» Center City Philadelphia → 40 min

» New York City → 2.5 hours



• OUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANTS •



» Cafe Sitaly→ 5 min

» Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (famous Bobby sandwich) → 6 min

» Columbus Inn→ 10 min

» Scalessa's "My Way" Old School Italian Kitchen → 13 min

» Eggspectation → 15 min

» Turning Point → 25 min



•FAQ•



What do guests enjoy most about The Cottages on Orchard?

» Based on reviews, these are the features guests love most about the property:

Great location, secluded but not far from Downtown.

Walk to the creek & trails

Our responsiveness and communication

True peace amongst nature



Is the area safe?

» Yes, we are in a safe, whimsical and walkable area located in a residential neighborhood.



Is the house equipped for business-travelers?

» We provide high-speed WiFi- great for working from home or streaming online. We also have a designated work desk.



♥ A NOTE FROM YOUR HOSTS



The Cottages on Orchard offer a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and reconnect with the great outdoors. Whether you're here to visit family, explore the local attractions, or simply relax, we hope you find this space inviting and cozy. If you need any assistance or have any questions during your visit, please don't hesitate to reach out.



Sincerely,

Susan- The Cottages on Orchard



Guest Access:

The entire cottage and the private fenced in backyard is yours to enjoy.



The Neighborhood:

The Ardens in North Wilmington Delaware, are a charming and historic community known for its artistic spirit and close-knit community. Established in 1900 as a utopian village, the streets are tree-lined streets with eclectic homes, and green spaces. The neighborhood is renowned for its arts scene, including theater productions and annual events like the Arden Fair. Conveniently located near downtown Wilmington, Arden offers a peaceful stay with easy access to downtown.



Getting Around:

Getting around Arden and the surrounding areas is convenient and straightforward. The neighborhood is just a short drive from major highways like I-95, making it easy to access nearby cities such as Wilmington and Philadelphia. Public transportation options are also available, including bus services that connect Arden to Wilmington and other nearby towns. We recommend having a car but ride shares like Uber and Lyft are available.



Other Things to Note:

ID verification and pre-arrival form is requested upon booking confirmation.



The cottage is cleaned with a 1:10 bleach solution. I am also a registered nurse so cleanliness is a top priority.



Safety Notice:



Our property is located near waterways and a wooded forest, which presents certain safety hazards. Due to these conditions, extra caution is advised for guests with young children. Please carefully consider these safety factors when making your reservation. We encourage you to evaluate whether this property meets your family's specific needs and safety requirements.



Interaction with Guests:

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
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 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking is not permitted
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington is home to this holiday home. Bowlerama and Golf Course at Glen Mills are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Greentree Park and Brandywine Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Subaru Park or Daniel S. Frawley Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Ardens Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pettit Green - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Village Green - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Candlelight Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pauline A. Young Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Linwood Marcus Hook Station - 16 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront on 19 May 2026 start from AU$559, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fox Field Cottage in Arden | 10 min to Riverfront located?

Situated in Wilmington, this holiday home is steps from Brandywine Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Greentree Park and Claymont Public Library. Bellevue State Park and Booth's Corner Farmers Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious host, nice amenities and our dog loved it too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hostess was amazing and hospitable. She really makes the property even more appealing. The cottage is lovely! It is well equipped with an excellent location. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cute and in a perfect location for us to walk to The Candlelight Theater. Susan was a wonderful host and answered all of our questions when needed. Definitely would stay here again- and it's pet friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sioux B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, cozy cottage with all the amenities & friendly host. We had a lovely stay! Next time we'll bring our dog also!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and cottage were nothing short of excellent. My stay was over and above my expectations. Truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulina B.

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

Quaint, clean and dog friendly!

Accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Excellent Ardentown charm

Susan is an amazing host who met us upon arrival for an easy check-in and was quick to respond to our needs. We had two medium sized dogs and they loved running around in the yard. We felt safe and comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 79 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leanna m.

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

Cozy de spot

Very clean and cozy . Susan couldn’t be any nicer. Arden is absolutely beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Worked out great!

This Arden property worked out perfectly for us. For a one bedroom cottage there was plenty of space and Susan made us (and our dog) feel welcomed. The yard was secure and it was great being able to let the dog out off leash. Can’t wait to visit again for a different season!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

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

A perfect stay

The property was much nicer than the pictures would suggest. Furniture was comfy, kitchen was fully equipped, and WiFi was strong (multiple Zoom calls at the same time with no issues). We stayed there with our two small dogs and it was quite convenient to have a large field in front of the property with another large park a short walk away. The house is only a few mins from I-95 so quite convenient. Overall, no complaints and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne J.

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

Philly Marathon Weekend 2022

My husband, Walter Weimaraner and and came down for the the Philly Marathon Weekend and the location was perfect for us. We have family and friends close by so we will be back to the cottage. Everything was set up for us and it was so quiet there. Susan is a super nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

William B.

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

Adequate

This cottage was adequate for our needs. The property was clean and Susan and Emily were prompt and informative. The pictures of the location give a better impression however than the actual property. There is enough furniture but they lack any extras. There is no coffee table or end tables so sitting and relaxing with a cup of coffee is a challenge. Although there is Wifi the service is poor. There is no cable TV although it is a smart TV. Netflix is available as well as Sling TV but do to poor Wifi watching anything is a challenge unless you enjoy the buffering. The parking is also very limited, on street parking only, no driveway. There are several residence that also use what would be assumed was parking for this cottage. We had a full size truck and had a difficult time getting it off the street. This property has potential and I would not say we would not use it again. As I said it was adequate for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome in Arden

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Arden in this lovely cottage. The property manager was friendly and helpful and reached out to us via text to communicate when it was helpful to do so. Arden, DE was founded as an artists' colony, and the neighborhood is filled with eclectic homes and sometimes very interesting landscaping as some of the homeowners use their yards to display pieces of art ranging from beautiful fountains to unusual modern sculptures. There is a pool in Arden available for your use at $20 per day. Also in the neighborhood is the Candlelight Dinner Theater, a semi professional theater company that offers a buffet dinner followed by a performance as well as comedy nights. If your stay overlaps with any of their performances, it is well worth going. Our dog enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and it is easy to go on long walks through the peaceful streets. If you are looking to stay in the Wilmington area, you won't be disappointed with this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Great weekend!

This property was amazing and Susan was a wonderful hostess. The cottage was so comfortable and cozy. We only stayed 3 nights, but we were very pleased. I loved the neighborhood that the cottage was located in. Being from Arizona, we were so excited to see so much green . We would highly recommend staying here and would stay there again ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Cozy quiet stay

Our stay was wonderful the house was cozy and quiet. The shower was great, kitchen had all you could need. We will be returning next year. Thank you Susan for an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Debi P.

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

Six week stay to visit family and friends

Our 6 week stay was fine. The owners Susan and Emily couldn’t have been more helpful. I brought my 2 dogs and unfortunately that added a little stress. Susan allowed me to put up a temporary fence so I could keep my dogs from wandering around the property and separated from her 4 dogs. It all worked out. The neighborhood is great and was close to our many friends and family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Had a great time

We had a great time on our vacation stayed a week and almost forgot we had never been there before Susan and her family made us feel at home so it felt like visiting old friends took our dogs with and they loved all the areas around were they could play in the water this was the kind of place we were looking for quite we were able to just kick back and relax we already talked about booking again thanks again Susan Kristina
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Family vacation

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay here. Very kid friendly and lots of kid friendly activities to do near by without being right in the city
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kass F.

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

Remarkable village stay

There’s no place like the historic village of Arden, and Susan is great, as is her cottage. Close to the metro areas and burbs, but quiet and charming. I look forward to coming back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Glenda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great neighborhood

With a little TLC this could be a great place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Great Location.

Had a great stay. Susan was a friendly host. Great location close to I95 but a quiet location. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Relaxing stay in Delaware.

This is a great place to stay for some rest and relaxation! Susan’s daughter was waiting when we arrived to show us how to work the a/c and to let us know that the Netflix was already all set up for us. The house was very clean and cozy and everything worked. There is a field right across from the cottage where a mother fox has two kits. We were not fortunate enough to see the babies, but we did see Momma Fox when we went to leave some food out for them. There is a beautiful stream right down the street from where we were and everyone in this small community was very friendly. When we met Susan she was so welcoming that I felt like we were old friends. My husband and I will definitely be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Comfortable and relaxed

Plenty of room and in delightful quirky but very safe neighborhood. Everything we needed Supplied and Susan easy to locate and communicate with when we had questions
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty G.

Sweet and Good For Us and Our Boxer Mix Beauty, Ella

Susan the owner is really available for your needs, though we had few. It is quiet, and we chose the back cottage, as it is fenced in, and wanted it for our dog. It was just a quick 2 day trip. There are meadows nearby and trails to go to with dogs. Our priority is our dog, so we were happy. We went out to eat in Wilmington at nite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Cozy place, cute neighborhood

We were comfortable in this cozy cottage. Good value for the price. We enjoyed the little neighborhood and paths in the woods. Great location to see area attractions. Susan was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Susan Kaye

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Why they chose this property

The Cottages on Orchard is one of two 100 year old guest cottages on a natural wooded property each with its own privacy. Owner lives in a small main house on the property.

The property is a designated wildlife habitat and part of the Christina Watershed. The village of Ardentown has over 100 acres of forest. You may see or encounter wildlife while in our home or neighborhood. This includes raccoons or squirrels pitter pattering on the roof, owls hooting, foxes screaming, deer, skunks, mice, spiders, ant season is in April/May and others. These creatures reside in nature and we have no control over them,

What makes this property unique

Ardentown is home to the Candlelight Dinner Theater. The theatre includes an all-inclusive evening of dinner and professional entertainment. Cash bar included.

The Arden Craft Shop Museum focuses on the lives and works of artists, authors, playwrights, artisans and other citizens of the Ardens. It is open on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. The Cottages on Orchard were built by author Victor Thaddeus.

The Arden Concert Gild. Follow on facebook for the latest concerts.

All within walking distance from The Cottages on Orchard.

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