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🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Prime Hook Beach
  • Place, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Broadkill Beach Beaches
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

BR 2

1 Queen Bed

BR 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master BR

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷

“The true harvest of my daily life is somewhat as intangible and indescribable as the tints of morning or evening. It is a little star-dust caught, a segment of the rainbow which I have clutched.” ― Henry David Thoreau

Amazing energy in this seaside cottage featuring a bright open floor plan - expansive shaded bayside deck with outdoor shower. Seahorse Cottage, or "The Horse" to us, includes gleaming hardwood floors, bright windows and a modern kitchen for your vacation get a way. Incredible sunrises and sunsets overlooking the Delaware Bay and Primehook National Wildlife Refuge. Paddle board the calm waters, Kayak or canoe the shore line or bike through protected wetlands for the real show.

The bay beaches are for those looking for private quiet coastlines and a connection with nature. You'll find our cottage, clean, well kept and well appointed.

15 minutes to grocery stores and shopping in downtown Milton, 30 minutes to shopping, entertainment and beaches in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.

We prefer no surprises when we travel and do our best to provide a good experience for our guests..

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Well behaved Pets are welcome. Pet fee $200
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely non smoking property.

Important information

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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 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lewes Beach - 35 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 36 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Po' Boys Creole Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪China Wok - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Backyard, Milton - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷 located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Broadkill Beach Beaches is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

great location on the water

Loved this little cottage on the water with private beach. Very relaxing. The drive to Lewes and Rehoboth is long due to traffic during peak season, but expected. We had amazing weather and no problem with flies. I don't know if that was due to weather, season or just luck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Great location for our getaway. Quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed. Felt like we had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great Rental

House was perfect for 2 couples, a child and our dog. Nice gated area and back porch area. We loved that the floors were all hardwood, made cleaning up sand a breeze! Our daughter took a shower in the outdoor shower every day, she loved it! Would definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing trip to Prime Hook beach. It was so delightful to be in this beautiful property directly on the water, with everything we needed to relax and enjoy as a family of four with two teenagers dogs. Terry was super responsive to the few questions we had. It’s an incredibly quiet, relaxing area: a routine was a few walks a day on the beach, a sunset bike ride through the wildlife refuge, lots of reading or relaxing on the beach under the umbrella, and dinner in. It’s delightful to be able to bring the dogs on the beach with leashes, and having the fenced in area in the yard means I actually get to relax instead of constantly worried about taking the dogs out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Great Place to stay

New deck was nice but could not really enjoy it because of the infestation of fly’s and mosquitoes this year. We also noticed dog hair on our socks. ( we did not bring a dog). All in all it was nice. Our Second time renting out this location. Thank You Terry😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a fantastic time here! Wonderful, charming & clean beach home. Right on the beach. We saw the sun come up over the Bay and beautiful sunsets over the wildlife sanctuary. We loved the restaurants, boardwalk, shops etc. We took walks up and down the beach to hunt pretty stones, shells & check out the horseshoe crabs. I grew up coming down to this area and love sharing and creating new memories with my grandchildren. We all loved this beach house and the fact that we can bring the dogs along means everything. I was able to schedule the exact days that I wanted. Very easy scheduling and transactions thru Verbo. Terry was a great, accommodating host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena B.

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

Beautiful

Phenomenal location. This was our first (and will not be our last) visit to the amazing Prime Hook location. All of the North Carolina beaches feel without the long drive. The beach is literally steps out the door. The dogs and the kid had a phenomenal time. No stress about massive waves or rip currents. Everything in the house was also nice. They really do a great job of up keeping the property. It was easy to find and easy to get to. We really liked the big open room feel and then bedrooms in the back. The house is stocked with pots, pans, silverware, and even foil and plastic wrap. We loved our stay and can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful private beach close to Lewes and Cape Henlopin. Looking forward to a return trip next October. Good communication with owner and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. Very quiet. The beach was full of horseshoe crabs as it was their molting season. We would definitely go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean! Cat friendly! Extra close to beach. Quiet. House in excellent shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy house/ and fabulous for our two older pups - since very few stairs to manage- and a fenced yard too. Terrific sunrise views-and we settled in quickly and felt pretty much at home. We hope to come back a few times before our own home is completed in PH- in 2026:) TYSM!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying in this perfect quiet beach front property. Planning to book again for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia V.

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

Lovely beach house, but beware the flies!

This is a lovely beach house. The neighborhood is very tranquil- a great place to get away from it all. We loved the proximity to the beach and the fenced in area for our dogs. It's all so nice, BUT we really were not able to enjoy our stay or use the beach much at all because the flies were just too vicious. I understand that the hosts have no control over this, but this problem really interfered with our week. I wish we had had some warning that flies are a problem this time of year. Despite our best efforts, they kept getting in the house and it was really frustrating trying to keep them off food, and off of us. I would love to stay again at a different time of year when maybe the flies would not be as much of a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

June 15-20, 2025

Perfect cottage! Clean, nicely stocked with essentials, and right on the beach. The dogs appreciated the fenced yard. Flies were biting so be sure to take bug spray. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Little family trip

This location was absolutely perfect for our little family of three (including our baby under 2) plus our two dogs. The fenced in yard eliminated all the stress of vacationing with pets. Other than some quick baby proofing and moving a few fragile things around the house, it was perfect for the baby as well. We were so thankful to have a full house with comfortable living space when we unfortunately had rain for 1 full day. Even though we were stuck inside, everyone was happy to relax and enjoy the view. We would most definitely stay here again. You can’t beat the quiet private beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

May 2025

Nice week. Weather good except last day. Terry is great. We love the location and the house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Mini vacation

Perfect spot to get away for a few days. Quiet town and beach. Great lifeguard chair on the property overlooking the beach where my wife and daughter watched the sunrise. Popular spot for horseshoe crabs. House was clean and as described. Host was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CCReid

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

Beach Thanksgiving

We had a good holiday here and enjoyed walking the beach with our dog. Was glad to borrow some rosemary from the yard for our feast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Total Relaxation

Perfect location for our off season get away. Quiet and peaceful. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Always A Great Stay Here

We’ve been coming here for the last few years and always enjoy our stay here. Has everything we need to cook at home, a nice fenced in yard for our dog and our daughter who hates getting showers LOVES to get one in the outdoor shower every night, without us even having to tell her to! We will be back again, as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Short Vaca

It was quiet and peaceful. Rode 25 plus miles every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Great place for a family escape

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Horse. Perfect size for our family of four, steps to the beach, and 30-40 minutes from the Rehoboth boardwalk. Over the two weeks we were there, we enjoyed a good balance of the peaceful, private beach and the action packed beach in Rehoboth. We had a hard time leaving and will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

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

Summer vacation

Great beach house . Terrific location and has all you need . Great fenced in yard for the dogs . We had a great time . The only complaint some of my family had is the beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W. C.

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

Perfect Summer Beach Get-a-way

The house is upgraded and clean. The fenced in area was great for having brought our dog with us. Beds were comfortable, kitchen functional, and plenty of room to relax in the living room or on the rear deck. The gas outdoor grill was full of fuel and after a little cleaning around the igniter, the grill fired up with no issues. The best part is that you are steps from the private beach. The water was warm and the waves were calm —great for small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine A.

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

The Perfect Fourth of July

I had two issues with cleanliness. The first was trash can/recycling can were completely full when we arrived on Saterday so it had been neglected to take out the trash the Friday before we arrived. Secondly, a pet fee is applied to the stay, and although we picked up after our dog, we also had to pick up after previous dogs who stayed. Other than these two cleanliness issues, we had an amazing Fourth of July!!! From the neighborhood parade that started the holiday to the beach fireworks at night! The neighbors were so friendly, except for the one who insisted we pull up the over filled trash cans so they didn’t ruin her pictures of the parade. Although not our fault, this was still embarressing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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