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🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly

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Gorgeous nightly sunsets to end your day
Welcome to the south end of Broadkill Beach!
Just another beautiful sunset over Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge
Front entry --
Stunning views from rear deck - enjoy nature all day and evening

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Milton, DE
  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly

Gorgeous sunsets, private dock, beach just across the street and plenty of room for everyone!!! Nature lovers, fishing folks and sunset fans will love this Broadkill Beach retreat! Awesome views abound - front deck has bay views, rear deck features plenty of seating for those amazing sunsets over the wildlife refuge. Sunset deck in rear yard leads to a dock behind the house for kayakers, fishing and crabbing, or just sitting watching the creek go by with a good book. Beach access and bay just across the street for the best of both worlds. Upper level loft provides another living space to enjoy some quiet time -- complete with sofa, powder room, bedroom with queen bed, and adjacent kid's room with lego table. Great outdoor shower. Just minutes to quaint Milton with supermarket and dining, and Lewes/Rehoboth Beach with its fine dining, boardwalk and outlet shopping. House sleeps 8, but up to 10 guests allowed for extra fee. Bring your dogs up to 75 lbs with pet fee. Sheets and towels not provided - please bring your own along with your food/play items!

Property manager

Laurie Bronstein
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs up to 75 lbs unless exception allowed.
Trash must be taken to street Thurs night for Fri morning pickup. Recycle is every other week - refer to schedule on fridge for exact dates.
Take any remaining trash with you. If trash cans not empty, you will be charged $100 from your credit card on file with Vrbo.

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

About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this holiday home is on a river. 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

  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lewes Beach - 28 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 30 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Cape Henlopen Beach - 31 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicola Pizza - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Coffee - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Surf Bagel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Oyster Brewery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Diner - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🏖Sunset Gem, Waterfront Creek/Dock 🚣‍♀️ Beach Across Street 🦴Pet Friendly located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve and Broadkill Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

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

Wonderful Broadkill House

We've stayed in Broadkill 3 times, and this was by far our favorite place. Clean and well taken care of, plenty of sleeping space, beautiful view, close to the beach and great books on the shelf! Renter was also very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara Jean R.

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

Private Beach

Great experience had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

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

Nice overall

The property was as described, the location was convenient to Lewes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Beach Trip

Great location to bring the family and dogs. House was well maintained and owner was very attentive to our needs. Wonderfully relaxing vacation! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Lovely

Very well equipped place. Comfortable beds. Lovely view. Terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Trisha C.

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

Vacation

This vacation house is in a great location—there’s a waterway in the back and the beach is just across the street. The house is very spacious and comfortably accommodated our group. While the property could use some updates, particularly with the windows (many didn’t stay open and some screens had holes), it didn’t take away from our overall experience. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn F.

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

Beautiful views, beautiful stay!

We have been visiting Broadkill Beach every summer for over 10 years. This was our first time staying on the bay side. We were nervous about the walk with kiddos (ages 4, 6, 8, and 9) but it was exactly 200 steps to the beach, super doable for all ages. The location was near a row of rocks that "trapped" some wildlife at low tide and the kids had a blast exploring. The bay gave us gorgeous views and evening sun on the porch. Watching the occasional storm come over the bay was just as relaxing as the ocean side. House was exactly as pictured, clean, and the owner was super responsive when we had questions. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great place at a great beach!

Great place at a great beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Sunsets and seaside reverence!

This is such a gorgeous, quiet spot to soak in serenity! We had the perfect stay and thank the hosts for a beautiful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Great property and even better host!

Perfect location, spacious property, ocean views, canal out back with a big dock! Host is very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Beach vacation must

We loved staying here! The sunset from the back patio is legitimately second to none. House is in a great location with access to Broadkill Beach and Prime Hook. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Lovely beach house for a perfect week down the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Spring trip

This is our 2nd time at this house. It is very comfortable with great views and easy access to the beach. The owner is great and easy to communicate with. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Relaxing week at the beach!

The house is located on Broadkill Beach. It felt like we had a private beach as there was no others near us for most of the week. The house comfortably fit our family of six and was well equipped. The host checked in on us several times. It was a 20-25 minute drive to Lewes or Rehoboth Beach if you wanted go out to eat or do some of the local activities (shopping, boardwalk, mini-golf).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

40th Anniversary Trip

My husband and I and our two grown children and their spouses and two grandsons and two dogs had a fabulous time. Our oldest grandson, my husband and son and son-in-law went crabbing, and caught several crabs. Loved that the beach was steps from the rental and everyone loved Broadkill beach. Most days no one was there. Our 11 yr.old Lab loved swimming there too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Great Stay!

This was our second stay at this rental, everything was wonderful! The owner is very sweet and helpful. We took our dogs and they had a fun time at the beach :) The only downside is the biting flies…. Def bring bug spray! Overall, the place is comfortable and easily accommodated our group of adults, 2 seniors and 4 kids :) we will most definitely stay here again! Love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon y.

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

great getaway

Our first time visiting Broadkill beach. The house was lovely, well kept and well stocked. Amazing views of the wildlife refuge and sunsets. The house is spacious and we enjoyed the open kitchen and large table for meals and games. We hope to return in warmer weather and take advantage of all the outdoor spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel M.

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

5 stars all the way

As soon as we arrived, you can feel the tranquility and comfort. The house is beautiful not only on the outside but also inside. Very cozy and spacious. Excellent for a nice getaway with the family for the weekend or the week. I recommend this house with a 5 star rating.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Excellent rental

This home is exactly as listed. It is clean, well laid out, nicely decorated, and is in a great location. We loved that it was right across the street from the beach. It also has gorgeous views off of the back porch overlooking the nature preserve. The sunsets are amazing and it is great for relaxing and bird watching. The owner was also an excellent host. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla W.

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

Lovely beach week

This is our second stay with 5 adults and 2 children. The house fits our family perfectly with plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and large for several people to be working at the same time. We love the back deck overlooking the canal, gorgeous sunsets and morning coffee. The beach entrance is down a bit further this year but still close and easy to go back and forth with kids. This is no reflection of the house or host but the biting flies were vicious a couple of days, still we persisted and made every day a beach day- just bring insect repellent! Loved our stay 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

A great house and location

The house was as described. clean and plenty of room for our two families. We did cook in most nights and the kitchen was well stocked. The location was perfect. Loved being so close ( a two minute walk across the street ) to the bay beach. The bay beach was quiet and private. Rehobeth beach is a 35 minute drive and our family enjoyed having both options. Laurie, the owner, called to check in on our arrival day and was readily available via text to answer a few questions. Favorite part was sitting on the back deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and watching the birds. Our families also got lucky catching crabs off the back dock. A great week and we lucked out with the weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta K., Minneapolis, MN

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

Very nice house

This is a lovely home and we enjoyed our stay here! The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, etc. for cooking. We had a couple minor problems that the owners addressed for us right away. The only thing I would say to improve it would be a smoke detector on the second floor (I didn’t feel comfortable letting my kids sleep there in the kid room because there wasn’t one.) Also a desk somewhere in the house would have been great, there is plenty of space to add one for people working remotely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Breath Taking, Memory Making

We loved getting to spend the week together at this beautiful home. Many incredible memories made for my family. We caught a couple bushel of crabs from the dock. Hooked a few fish from the beach just a few steps away. Spent a few nights eith my nephew in funland riding rides. The beach was peaceful, with few others to share it with and we couldnt ask for better weather. The house is so comfortable and homey. From the second you walk through the door it was easy to rest, relax and just enjoy the beautiful setting. The nature preserve in the back yard was enjoyed every morning and evening. Not only did we get to share the great view, but it also led to great conversations that only happen in a place like this. What a great week! Thanks Laurie for your kindness! Also youre gonna be blown away by the sunsets! Overall
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice house on the beach

Great location. House is right across the street from the path to the beach. Nice access to the channel from the dock in back. Kitchen is well equipped and house is comfortably furnished. Sent a note when we arrived, one mid-week, and one when we moved out and never got any responses at all from the property manager. This is the first VRBO we have stayed in where we got zero response from the property manager. Also the trash and recycling were overflowing when we got there. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Broadkill Beach for a quiet beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Another great stay!

This was our second stay at Laurie’s wonderful house in Broadkill. We love the open layout of the home and how well stocked everything is. We had two families and a pup with us and there was plenty of room to move around and hang out. The dock on the back of the house was great for crabbing but the sunset views are second to none. We also love how close the beach access is from the home. We spent the entire week crabbing and fishing from the dock, and surf fishing from the beach. There was only one other family on the beach with us during the week so it was otherwise complete calm, quiet and secluded. It definitely beats being around all of the crowds on other Delaware beaches! We got lucky because the green head flies weren’t too bad this week, but beware, because they can get bad if the winds shift off of the sound side. The mosquitoes, however, were awful this week but we came prepared with an enforced arsenal of bug repellents, lotions and anti-itch cream. That comes from experience. Laurie is an excellent host and is incredibly responsive to messages. She makes every effort to ensure that needs are met and that her guests are comfortable. We appreciate her wonderful service and beach home and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Bronstein

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A Phila native, I discovered Broadkill Beach in 1995 and made it my permanent residence in 1998. I enjoy providing a space where guests can unwind and spend quality time with nature and each other.

Why they chose this property

Nature abounds here -- Beach just across the street -- stunning sunsets, and certainly bring your binoculars for great birding or just nature viewing of the 10,000 acre Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge right behind the house. Bring your kayak or canoe the house's private dock and take a paddle in Deep Hole Creek which leads to the Broadkill River. Or enjoy the beach with convenient beach access just across the street.

What makes this property unique


Awesome sunset views and dock in rear of the house so bring your kayaks, fishing poles, crab traps and beach toys! Great panoramic views of Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge from the rear deck, or views of the Delaware Bay just across the street. Nature lovers will be in heaven!

Languages:

English

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