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SOBO Beach House

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A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a sunset over a landscape with buildings and trees.
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and a door with a window.
Exterior
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline and overcast sky.
A bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf with various toiletries.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Milford, DE
  • Place, South Bowers Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪164 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue Coral Master

1 King Bed

Green Mermaid

1 Queen Bed

Orange Sunset

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Conjoining Bath

Bathtub or shower

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

SOBO Beach House

Welcome to South Bowers Beach! A beautiful, secluded oasis along Delaware Bay. Enjoy the nature of the shore, from fishing to bird watching. Relax on our private beach or the sandbar during low tide. SOBO is a friendly laid-back community.

Tidal flooding may occur during the high tide cycle in this area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking in the house

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1438491vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Milford

Located in South Bowers, a neighbourhood in Milford, this holiday home is near a water park and on a private beach. Live Cheap & Make Art Studios and Second Street Players - Riverfront Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include John Dickinson Plantation and Great Geneva. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dover International Speedway or Memorial Hall Gymnasium. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • South Bowers Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 30 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Lewes Beach - 50 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 56 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 56 min drive - 74.5 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Frederica Pizza & Pasta House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Meding's Seafood - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Ortolana Pizza & Ristorante - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪J.P.'s on the Wharf - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SOBO Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at SOBO Beach House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SOBO Beach House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SOBO Beach House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SOBO Beach House located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Quiet, secluded area. Perfect for our girls weekend, but about a 15-20 minute drive to restaurants, shops, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for a relaxing week. We enjoyed watching sea turtles lay eggs, horseshoe crabs, and listening to the live musical coming from a near by restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SOBO house offers a relaxing atmosphere with great views and just steps from the sand. South Bowers beach is quiet, great fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose H.

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

Great Beach property

Great beach house close to the soccer fields.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great spot

Great spot close to DE turf, very quiet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hammerheadhill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property, especially for a family participating in a tournament at Delaware Turf Sports Park. It is only 15 minutes from the park. Very quiet area with private beach across the street with access nearby. The house is great with beautiful views of the river, marsh, and bay (just bring bug spray!). Plenty of room in the house, it was clean and many supplies were included or available (toilet paper, trash bags, cleaning supplies if needed, ect). has a small back and side yard as well. The only warning would be to ensure you have an SUV, Jeep, or truck with ground clearance and check the tide charts when booking. The road in is affected twice daily with tidal flooding where, depending on the tide cycle, can be several (6 inches or more) of water you must drive through to access the house. When we were there, it was just before the new moon when tide cycles are the highest with 6.5-6.7 feet. At its highest, it was above the running boards of our Suburban and we were pushing water with the front bumper returning to the house Saturday evening after dinner. The day after we left it was 7.0 feet. If you check online for a tide chart for Bowers Beach, you can plan your arrivals and departures at the house to mitigate this if needed as the road is clear during low tides. The house itself has a raised, concrete parking pad so no issue once you are at the house. Great property otherwise and great host and communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was in a beautiful area. The house is coastal in decor, very clean, 360° views. Property owner very responsive. One small piece of info lots of stairs might be helpful to prospective tenants. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

South Bowers Vacation

Wonderful. Homeowners were great. Bowers is our favorite family vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Great stay!

We had a nice time in south bowers. Property had lots of decks and was very comfortable and clean ! Quick one block walk to beach - Easy drive to DE turf for tournament. So nice to stay at a home, rather than hotel. Definitely recommend for those attending events there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

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

Great

It was wonderful. Very nice house with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

mark s.

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

Lacrosse tournament stay

Convenient to the DE turf fields for sports. A good option vs staying at a hotel. Owners are very responsive to resolve any issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

South Bowers Beach

We had a great stay for a lacrosse tournament we were in town for and would stay again in the future. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Sierra was great to work with. The only down side to the stay was that we did not feel the beach/bay was swimmable, but still enjoyed our walks on the beach and searching for shells.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was located in a great community 20 minutes from everything we needed. We felt like we got the best of both worlds, the Master bedroom faces what I would say would be the “marsh” and the two other bedrooms face the ocean. It was great to have both views. We traveled from LA, so although secluded, I scheduled Walmart to deliver all of our essentials upon arrival and I highly recommend if you’re traveling from a distance to do the same thing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy D.

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

Oceanside

It was very easy to find. It was also pretty close to grocery stores and the complex that the girls played field hockey at. The house was clean and very roomy. There were 4 decks to sit on and enjoy the nature surrounding us. Sierra was very pleasant to speak with and was able to take some advise on a couple things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

convenient for lax tournament

The house was fantastic and Sierra was so accommodating and easy to work with. The space was very comfortable for a family and the views were awesome from every side of the house. We were thrilled with the easy access to the Delaware Turf Complex. We enjoyed the quiet of the beach- it's very remote and we were sometimes the only ones out there. The only drawback was that the water on the bay was a little murky (couldn't see the bottom, LOTS of horseshoe crabs) so the swimming experience wasn't as good as teammates reported they had in Rehobeth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SCH

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

Wonderful time

Sierra and Jason's property is top notch. Beautiful, clean, and well kept. The views are marvelous and the home has everything you need. This is a wonderful place to disconnect and relax. Sierra was great and easy to deal with. That being said, the location is quite far from civilization. The nearest store is about 15 minutes away. There's nothing walkable other than the private beach, which i must say is gorgeous. I would stay there again but make sure we come better prepared with food, toiletries etc...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is conveniently located close to the DE sports complex. The house itself is very spacious, with plenty of room to spread out and relax. Multiple large decks with great views. Very close to a beach. That said, renters should be aware of one important issue: the only access road to the property is prone to flooding during high tides. This can make getting in and out at certain times impossible and dangerous, so definitely plan ahead and check tide schedules. We found this very inconvenient while attending a sports tournament with many games at different times. More importantly, it felt unsafe. I’m not sure how an emergency vehicle could access this home in an emergency during high tide. This issue is something that needs to be disclosed in the listing. I drive an SUV and the water was too deep for me to safely pass for a few hours around high tides. One night we had to wait over two hours past high tide to attempt to drive down the road and the water was so deep it came over my hood. This section that floods is long and doesn’t have street lights so accessing it at night during flooding is extremely scary. The host did not seem concerned with the flooding and recommended we drive slowly. I understand this flooding has many contributing factors outside of her control but this is something renters should be aware of at the time of booking. In summary, it’s a comfortable, well-located property, but the flooding road is something to keep in mind when booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the home’s spacious layout, decks, views, and convenient location near the DE Sports Complex and the beach. We do want to clarify a few points for future guests. The listing does disclose that the access road may experience occasional tidal flooding during certain weather and astronomical tide conditions, which is a known characteristic of many coastal communities in this area. These events are infrequent and typically temporary. Guest safety is extremely important to us. Our local fire department is specially equipped for coastal flooding situations and maintains emergency response equipment including military vehicles, airboats, and rescue boats specifically designed for this type of environment. We also feel it is important to note that the conditions described in this review were highly exaggerated. While there was standing water present during an unusually high tide event, the roadway remained passable to local traffic once tides receded, as is typical in the area. Many guests stay with us throughout the year without issue and appreciate the unique waterfront setting that comes with coastal living. We encourage all guests visiting coastal areas to monitor weather and tide conditions during their stay, especially during periods of unusually high tides or storms.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl N.

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

Scenic, Quiet Beach Home

My family and stayed here while our son was participating in a LAX Tournament at DE Turf Fields. Very convenient location within 15 min of the fields. Plenty of room for my family of 5. QUIET, lots of nature around to enjoy. The house had everything we needed to cook after the games. Honestly no complaints from us except for the top floor with the bedrooms was SUPER hot about 78-80 degrees. I think the owners had just gotten a new system they were working to figure out, hopefully they can get that figured out soon! Sierra (owner) was very responsive about it and did her best to figure it out which I appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Cheryl, Thank you for your stay and I apologize for the inconvenience. Since your stay we have resolved the problem, AC is running great on both levels now!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

PERFECT

This was one of the BEST VRBO stays we have ever had, and we have had many. The property owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, even sending us ideas about activities relating to the reason for our visit before we even got there. We had little reason to contact her during our stay, but when we did she relied in moments. The house itself is on an amazingly quiet road in the middle of a magnificent marsh. If we never left the house the entire time we would have been perfectly entertained with beautiful wildlife sightings including herons, turtles and even osprey WOW! The house itself is REALLY cool with lovely hard wood floors and a fantastic spacious feel (just perfect for a friends and/or family vacation. In this instance the reality even surpassed the listing pictures. Needless to say, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great spot for Vacay (& Lacrosse)

We were in the area for Lacrosse tourney @ DE Turf fields (Frederica) late June. Stay was fantastic! Great spot to relax and enjoy Delaware. Sierra was very responsive to our Qs, house has a ton of space with great views (beach and countryside). Couple tips:- need the tidal app. We made sure we were not driving in/out during high tide after our first night experience- evening High tide was 6.7’ @8:30pm. We came back right at high tide and it was a bit hairy due to the tidal flooding. We had a minivan which rode low. Thought we may get stuck..truck/SUV would be fine. WX/rain will also impact. Wasn’t that big of a deal when we planned around it and knew what the tidal readings meant!- Swim shoes/bug spray. Beach is Shelly and had a ton of horseshoe crabs and sand flies. We didn’t swim in it but it was great for walking, hanging out, Bug spray is a definite must! Perfect beach if you had paddle boards/kayaks. We ended up swimming down at Rehoboth beach. (45 min south)- Lax families- parking at fields is 15 day. Park Mobile app is also a must as you pay for all parking in the areas through the app. - house has all kitchenware needs. Recommend groceries before coming in- we shopped at Milford. 2 Coffee machines - Keurig and Drip.We would definitely stay at the house/area again next time we come for Lacrosse. Great, quiet house and town!
View from Side of back deck (front deck looks in same direction)
Horseshoe crabs
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Field Hockey Tournament Stay

We were here for the field hockey tournaments at the DE Sports Complex the beginning of April. This house is just 10 mins. away making it very convenient given we had a teen and pre-teen playing at different times. Once you get to the house, you would never know you are so close to the highway! The house is just a quick walk away from a private beach where beach glass and shells are abundant. The sunrises/sunsets/views are beautiful. You have something beautiful to see from every room. The house does need a couple of updates; mainly the kitchen stove. But overall the place was great and Sierra was quick to respond to questions. There was plenty room for 5 of us. The girls loved the fact that we could spread out and not be cramped in a hotel. It had been raining the day we traveled down so the drive in on the road to the house was a bit tricky due to water on the road. I have a truck so I went slow and was fine. I wouldn't have advised anyone going in with a car that sits low. Once the rain let up, the road had less water across it for the rest of our stay. Including high tide. This is definitely the place to stay if you enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with perks of the beach. It reminded me of an old fishing village. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catharine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views! Very close proximity to DE Turf complex. Convenient for families visiting for tournaments with space to spread out. Great floor plan. Beach combing, sunsets and chill vibes. Sierra is awesome and helped us get where we needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

megan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, and perfect for our quiet stay. It has FIVE decks to look out of and beautiful views. The hosts were very clear about their instructions and overly accommodating! Will def come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dawn m.

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

Wonderful Vacation!!

We just had an awesome time staying here! Sierra and Jason were amazing to work with, always responding to us promptly, and went over and above making sure our stay was great! This was the cleanest home we have ever rented. It had everything we needed to cook meals, the beds were so comfortable, and the bedrooms all had a TV. Our dog Max loved the yard, and we loved the short walk to the beach. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway this is the place for you! We are already planning another stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacinda Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Sierra

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Hi!! I am Sierra!
I have lived in South Bowers my whole life and I love it here!!
Me and my family live nearby if there is a problem!
I hope you and your guests enjoy SOBO as much as we do

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