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Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE

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An aerial view of a beach with houses along the shore.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a small table, and chairs. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a backyard with a grill and patio furniture.
A beachside seating area with a bench and two umbrellas, overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A house with a porch and a tree with pink flowers in front.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Prime Hook Beach

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Place, Prime Hook Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside shower summer

Soap · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lewes Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sports at the Beach, or consider a night out at Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lewes Beach - 22 min drive - 27.2 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

  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Abbott’s Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gaia Coffee Co. - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage By The Bay, Broadkill Beach, DE located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-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

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. 87 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, 2nd house to the beach, easy walk to general store, clean and perfect for family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and any small details were communicated via our wonderful host. We really enjoyed the old-style beach house, so glad we had a chance to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Lynn’s Cottage at Broadkill Beach. The cottage is conveniently situated very close to the beach. It is spacious and well equipped for families.We enjoyed the bench looking out on the bay. Lynn was very helpful and quick to communicate. All in all we had a lovely time.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property and Lynn is a fantastic host! She is clear and caring. The neighbors are lovely and the beach is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy, we loved the outside shower. The location can’t be beat, we were a little unlucky with rain, but being so close to the beach it was easy to make micro-visits between rain showers. Lynn was very communicative and helpful, and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was as described. Clean and comfortable. Owner very easy to communicate with and quick to respond to questions. Beach is quiet and steps from the cottage. Would return for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful quiet place

Perfect getaway to the beach biking and wildlife.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 6 had a great stay at the cottage! It was just steps to the beach and had everything we needed for a great stay. Lynn was a great host. She was quick to respond to my questions and made some great restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a restful retreat

We had a nice , relaxing stay. Property manager made us feel comfortable and cared for. We love this sleepy beach town and the property was perfect for our small family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach, lovely stay.

Are some of the fixtures/ furnishings out of date, yes, but functioning and comfortable, and as pictured/ advertised. And the location and pleasantness of the host cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Broadkill Beauty!

This is a quiet, well-appointed house, steps from the beach in a gem of a neighborhood! Off the tourist track and so calm and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Layout was awesome- easy to talk to everyone wherever they are in the house. Loved the shower outside- made it so easy to get the sand off before going inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our overall experience was exactly what we were looking for. Broad kill beach is quite, relaxing, and being just steps from the beach was the best part.Lynn has a cute cottage. The kitchen was loaded with everything you could need to cook most meals. The outside shower has warm water. The living space is cozy and welcoming. My husband would suggest an updated TV as the only upgrade. The central air worked so well. Lynn gave us an update about jellyfish while we where staying, incase we got stung and communication was just a simple text away.Overall very accommodating and close to perfect. Lynn has so much to offer with her cottage that she does not list, I was surprised at all that was there and available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to beach

Lovely, short walk to the bay where you can swim and enjoy nature. The broadkill store is a short walk to get donuts or ice cream. Lovely neighborhood. We enjoyed outlr stay and felt very relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway

We had a lovely time! We were in town for a sports tournament and had the opportunity to turn our stay into a mini vacation. This property was in the perfect location to enjoy our sports events and enjoy our time off. Steps from the beach made the evenings relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steps from the beach

Cutest cottage by the bay. Cozy and clean. Location is semi-secluded, away from the hustle of the ocean beaches. Small beach town feel. Only a short trip to shopping and the boardwalk. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off Season Beach Trip

Broadkill beach is ideal for a low key, relaxing vacation. No boardwalk crowds to contend with; it was like having a private beach. For early risers, you can walk out of this house and within seconds be sitting on a bench at the dunes to watch the sun come up over the bay. The house owner is very friendly and helpful in suggesting local restaurants. We had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time at the Cottage by the Bay! The property is very close to the beach access and was never crowded. The property was surprisingly bigger than the pictures made it out to look and definitely fit 6 adults comfortably. The amenities were great, specially the outdoor shower, and overall Lynn is a very pleasant person to talk with. She made check in and check out easy and answered any questions we had. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a nice Delaware beach trip. For the price you cannot find much better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute tiki room vibe

We had a fabulous time staying at this Cottage. The size and location was perfect for us. Just steps from the beach with a nice sitting area, we watched the sunrise one clear morning. We loved the tiki room vibe enhanced with our tiki music playlist on Spotify. Perfectly situated for day trips to Rehobeth, Lewes, and the Cape May ferry, the Cottage is perfect for relaxing and adventuring. The host was fantastic and helpful, making sure our stay was enjoyable from booking to departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming cottage steps away from the beach

Quaint little cottage just steps away from the water. Great to stay with kids, but keep in mind, there's no washer/dryer, which makes it difficult to dry towels or wash kids' clothes. Could use some minor updates around the house, but overall clean and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of heaven

The four of us were absolutely thrilled with the accommodations themselves and the location of the property. The convenience of being so close to the beach in this very quiet community was amazing. We were able to take advantage of exploring the region on a few of our days there. So many things to see and do within an hour of the location. Our weather was perfect and we took advantage of cooking most meals which was a breeze with the kitchen amenities and grill. We will return for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would have given this charming cottage five stars, except for one issue. We were not aware that we had to bring our own linens – sheets, pillow slips, towels, and beach towels – until after we paid the full amount. Other than that, it accommodated me, my daughter and two grandsons perfectly! The outdoor shower and area were great! It’s just a short walk to the beach, and there is a padded bench where you can sit and watch the sunrise (which the four of us did). The owners were only a text away, and answered quickly each time we had a question. We had a lovely time!
Saturday morning sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy Cottage Close to the Beach

Proximity to the beach can't be beat for the price. Cozy, cute cottage that worked perfectly for us. If you are looking for a quiet getaway in a sleepy beach town, this is the place. Just check with the owners regarding the number and ages of guests. There was a bit of miscommunication that the listing Sleeps 6, but owner didn't want us to have 4 adults staying in the home. I'm not sure if it's an ongoing or new issue, but the septic is particularly precarious. You need to be very cautious about the water usage. Again, super cute cottage in a great location with beach access. Just pay attention to the fine print in the listing. **Note: There is no washer/dryer. **Note: There are technically 2 bathrooms in the home, but only one functioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2022
We expect that when you book 2 adults way in advance that it’s not really 4 just because the house sleeps 6. The septic is a new issue and will be updated end of summer. It was supposed to be completed before rental season but contractors did not complete all that needed to be done. Quite unfortunate for all involved. Correct there is no washer / dryer. This is a filterable item on vrbo if you would like to have this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynn was a great host and the property was as described and very close to the beach!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay.

Great spot. Very close to the beach and a great setting and owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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