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The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage

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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a view of the sea.
A backyard with a covered patio, a white fence, and a small table and chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a blue sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, a cabinet, and a desk with a lamp.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a window with a picture, and a colorful kite decoration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Slaughter Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Slaughter Beach, DE
  • Place, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slaughter Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Abbott's Mill Nature Center, while Second Street Players - Riverfront Theatre and Live Cheap & Make Art Studios are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Slaughter Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Slaughter Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lewes Beach - 31 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 37 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arena's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Connection - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Double BJ's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Nick & Charlie's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Slaughter Beach. Prime Hook Beach and Reynolds Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Beach access, pet-friendly, host responded to questions I had within 5 minutes, if not sooner. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect rental: Beautiful maintained and the hosts were exceptional. Very dog friendly and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing and understanding. The beach was beautiful and so relaxing and private. The beds were comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this cottage & it won’t be our last! We returned because; as dog owners; a fenced in yard is such a luxury for vacation! Slaughter Beach is the perfect quiet little beach for us & our dogs to get away for a while. Nora was great to deal with, when we contacted her about moving our stay up a day to avoid the hurricane coming up the coast; she answered us within a few hours that it was all arranged. We can’t wait to get back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet area, house was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean and comfortable. Couldn't think of anything else that I would have wanted or needed.Great views with a fenced yard.I loved finding all the mermaids...even down to the handle on the toilet.🧜
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and organized property. Pet friendly with two fenced in yards. Child friendly with lovely mermaids, child picnic table and chairs, toys. Functional kitchen amenities, utensils, microwave, toaster, grill, coffee maker. Lovely being on the beach with fire making options.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved the views and peacefulness of the beach. I loved the pet friendly accommodation made our time together as a family more memorable! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and house were amazing! Short walk from the back door right to the water! Fenced in yard was fantastic for our dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy! Loved the short walk to the beach and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a great stay at the Mermaid Cottage. It had everything we needed for a weekend away, like a fully stocked kitchen and beach supplies. Quick and easy access to the beach, definitely bring bug spray and water shoes! The only issue we encountered was in one of the bedrooms none of the lights worked, not a huge deal and not important enough to us to reach out to the host. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, the highlights for us were the fenced yards, the wonderful porch, and short walk to the beach. Essentially it's a private beach, quiet. Had to deal with jelly fish in the water. Our dogs absolutely loved the yards to run around in, they got very used to the routine! The mermaid cottage was cute, wonderful, comfortable and amazed at all of the mermaid themed items, even mermaid knobs on the kitchen cabinets. Lots of care went into this cottage. Only 1 suggestion, a larger bed in one of the bedrooms would be great. Definitely would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed here and we love this cottage! It is so peaceful and great to have direct access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, will definitely do it agai
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage by the beach, loved having morning coffee and watching the sun rise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained, quiet and relaxing mermaid cottage
Life is great on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little beach cottage

Cute little place perfect for a couple or same family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing last weekend of summer with our pooch. We had great weather and the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid cottage is lovely. Impeccable, clean and close to other beaches. We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd trip here, perfect little cottage on the beach with fencing for our pups. Very comfortable and well maintained. Love the location and proximity to the quiet beach. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
check in was easy and the house was amazingly clean the dog fence was perfect and safe. Beach is right past the fence and felt private with no one around. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing vacation this is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We were in the area to visit family and always enjoy the Slaughter Beach for its quiet natural beauty. The Mermaid Cottage was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice private spot

Great little 5 day vacation with my lady and our dogs. Perfect walk to the beach and easy trips to Rehoboth, Lewes and other spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful and relaxing

Slaughter Beach is private, quiet, clean, dog friendly and so much more. The Mermaid Cottage was perfect for enjoying everything the area has to offer. We hope to return for many more vacation experiences!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend away

Anniversary weekend getaway was just what the doctor ordered! Cottage was cozy just as described. Beach was quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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