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"STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"

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Calypso Cottage
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Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Place, Prime Hook Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Cottage Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Cottage Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Back Cottage Master Bath

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Hall Bath

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Cottage Master Bath

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

"STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"

In this lovely coastal town of Broadkill Beach stands a captivating two-bedroom cottage + Bonus Retreat. Nestled just a 25-minute drive from the vibrant Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and a 21-minute drive from the stunning Cape Henlopen State Park, this property offers the perfect base for your coastal getaway.

As a traveler, you'll delight in the thoughtful amenities that await you, including free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, and a smart TV to keep you entertained. The fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and more, will allow you to savor delicious home-cooked meals. Unwind in the cozy living room or step outside to enjoy the beach loungers on the front patio.

Venture out and explore the nearby attractions, such as the picturesque Cape May-Lewes Ferry, just a 22-minute drive away. Return to your home-away-from-home, where you'll find all the essentials, including 3 bathrooms, basic soaps, a hair dryer, and an iron and board. With air conditioning and heating, you'll be comfortable no matter the weather.

Embrace the coastal charm and make lasting memories at our Broadkill Beach cottage!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With a paid pet fee of $30 per day
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Linens and Towels are not Supplied.
A short-term rental contract will be sent via email after booking. It must be signed and returned in 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled.
In booking the cottage, you are agreeing to the house rules and the rental agreement on this page.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2808679vb
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

About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this cottage is near a water park and near 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lewes Beach - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 28 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 28 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbott’s Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lewes Oyster House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat" on 7 Aug 2026 start from AU$681, 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 "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat" located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook Beach and Broadkill Beach Beaches. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. House was clean and had everything we needed and communications with owner was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

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

Love this !

This place was absolutely amazing ! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant cottage within minutes to the beach. Lots of thoughtful amenities and the house was well maintained and clean. The smaller unit behind the main one is a nice option for a larger party.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, cozy beach cottage. Only a few steps to the beach. The cottage has a fun beach vibe. Kitchen well-stocked. Beds comfy. There is a separate extra suite in the back that we didn’t use, but would be nice if traveling with a larger group. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Perfect Beach Cottages!

These cute little beach cottage couldn't be more perfect! Absolutely adorable, clean, well stocked, great amenties, and a prefect layout for a small family or friends. The beach is literally
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

relaxing week at beach

Broadkill beach is lovely. Enjoyed the quietness, waves, and community of this area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Glad all went well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

The cottage is amazing and this was our 2nd stay, which was just as good as the first. You are literally steps from the beach in a relaxing/secluded area. The cottage has everything you could want and the owners go above and beyond to make sure you have a fantastic time. We are already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jinri H.

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

Great location right by the beach

Chose this location because the beach is dog friendly (off-leash). Owner made sure the check-in process was smooth. We had a great time exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Glad you and your pup enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was absolutely lovely and incredibly charming! Having the secondary cottage on the same property was the perfect setup for travelling with family. The attention to detail was phenomenal; little signs that described how to use the showers, which cabinet doors were permanently fixed so you knew not to try to open them, recommendations on plugging in one appliance at a time so the breaker doesn't trip, etc. We had a fantastic experience and the location was amazing! Nannette (the host) was extremely responsive and helpful, even recommended things for us to do with our kiddos. Would definitley stay here again!
Beautiful moonrise over the Delaware Bay from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Such an Awesome Picture!! We enjoyed hosting your group!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Broadkill Cottage

This is our second year staying at this cottage. It's ideal for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

1st time at Broadkill beach

Itis the cute cottage Clean At tge beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Quiet Get away

Clean house - nice location- quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Broadkill Beach Week

The property was perfect for our needs. It was comfortable, clean and well stocked with cooking and kitchen supplies as well as beach chairs etc and so close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Glad the cottage was perfect for your needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

family vacation

We enjoyed the Calypso Cottage and BKB very much- it was a very relaxing place with lots of activities close by if you wanted to go to Lewes or Rehobeth. We biked and swam every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great house - Clean, cozy & comfortable

This is a.great house steps from the beach. Very clean, comfortable beds, nice neighborhood. Loved having places to put our stuff (dressers, wall hooks, closets). We enjoyed sitting in the sun room and spending time together in the living room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flo B.

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

Adorable & Clean

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The quest cottage was perfect for our son & daughter-in-law with a young baby. Quick easy walk to the dog friendly beach. Very clean and lots of little things that made the vacay enjoyable - games for rainy day, beach chairs, bikes, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Perfect stay

Exactly what was advertised online. Great communication with owner thru the process
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine P.

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

Calypso cottage is perfect

Cute, beautifully equipped. And broadbill Beach is 3 houses away—not many people, gentle Bay conditions and beautiful sunrise .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
We are so glad you choose Calypso Cottage. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Perfection

The cottage is absolutely amazing in a quiet location. It was perfect for my family and everything was well organized and easily located. Nannette was very accommodating and made sure the trip went smoothly. We will definitely be returning to this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Tranquil

Very comfortable and attractive cottage. Good communication with the host. Quite neighborhood. Nice beach for walking. Very convenient to have a store so close. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey B.

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

Fun, relaxing, easy stay

The house was even better in person. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and cookware, the beds are very comfy and the open floor plan is so fun for a gathering. There’s a grill, and the back cottage allowed us to put our baby down for bed early while we stayed up and made dinner and hung out in the main house. We brought 3 dogs and they loved going for walks around the area which is so quiet and relaxed. Will definitely be back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are happy the cottage worked well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Perfect

First, my family and I loved everything about Calypso Cottage! Second, we loved the location-quiet, uncrowded, water/beach was perfect for swimming, lounging, reading and relaxing although we didn’t have much luck fishing during our stay. I highly recommend Calypso Cottage and Broadkill Beach for the perfect vacation to get away from it all! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
So glad it was a perfect vacation. Look forwarding to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Cozy bayside cottage

This well-appointed gem offered the perfect spot for us to try a new place near the water. Super clean with lovely little touches throughout. The prismatic front door window offered a beautiful nightly glow as the sun shone through…really quite unique! Owner was extremely communicative and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy U.

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

Beach Cottage

Owner was terrific at responding instantly to texts, This cottage has been updated beautifully, It is spotlessly clean and within seconds to walking to beach, Only negative is the biting flies! recommend lots and lots of bug spray, Having the owners suite separate from cottage was a nice bonus, It’s a lovely place that soon will be totally rebuilt with high end beach homes,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

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

New adventure

We had never been to Broadkill before but it was ideal for children. The beach was quiet and the bay was calm. The shed was equipped for our time in the sun! The backyard bedroom was perfect forWhen the grandparents came and wanted some quiet in the evening and mornings! The home was clean, cared for, and comfortable. It was a well thought out abode for vacationers. We felt safe and relaxed. We couldn’t ask for more. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nannette Jones

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I grew up in Milton, and spent most of the summer months on the beaches in Lewes and Cape Helopen. My husband, a native born Delawarian, first learned to love the water and beaches through our travels and then by learning to fish on the shores of Cape Helopen. We both agreed that we wanted a get-away place with a view of the sand and the sea. Not wanting to have to travel to far, we decided to buy a place in Delaware. We hope you will enjoy Calypso Cottage as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Calypso Cottage is a cute cottage that almost fronts Broadkill beach. Broadkill Beach is a long strip of land with Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge on one side and the Delaware bay on the other. Because it is basically one road, with a dead end at the north and south, it is a very chill and private beach, worlds away from Rehoboth or Dewey. At the entrance to the Broadkill neighborhood is the Broadkill Store which sells the basics for a beach vacation.

What makes this property unique

Calypso Cottage has two cottages on the property, the main cottage and then the back cottage that has its own ambiance and privacy for extended family or friends.

Languages:

English

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