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Slaughter Beach Home

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A white building with a balcony and a staircase.
A two-story white house with a front porch, a covered staircase, and a fenced yard.
A spacious kitchen with a black mat, white cabinets, and a fire extinguisher.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Milford, DE
  • Place, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slaughter Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪145 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Slaughter Beach Home

1BR/1BA Home in Slaughter Beach - Short Term Rental & Summer Rental
Short Term Rental from November - May
Weekly Vacation Rental from June - October
This is a 1BR/1BA home with fully stocked kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom and bathroom. There is also a lower-level enclosed sunroom and shared laundry room with washer and dryer. 4 shared parking spots between 3 units.

Reservations for this home is for the upstairs 1BR unit near the beach. There is also an upstairs 2BR/2BA unit and a downstairs 2BR/2BA unit on this property. Please view VRBO #713566 & #713567

Guests to provide towels, blankets, paper, soap products and own linens. Guest to sign an agreement to follow rules & policies.

Please note the following fee descriptions that are noted in your quote:
$50.00 Reservation Fee
$50.00 Damage Protection Fee that covers up to $500.00 in damages, Guest responsible for any damages in excess of $500.00
$100.00 Pet Fee if applicable
$100.00 Cleaning Fee

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: limit 2 total
Feel free to ask about if your pets are allowed!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are to provide their own towels, blankets, paper and soap products.
Guest required to sign an agreement before Ideal Property Solutions can send the check-in information.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 819544vb
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

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this cottage is on the beach. Second Street Players - Riverfront Theatre and Live Cheap & Make Art Studios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South Rookery Golf Course and Rookery Golf Club.
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Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Slaughter Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lewes Beach - 31 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 37 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moose - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wilsons Store Package - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moose Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arena's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Connection - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slaughter Beach Home pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Slaughter Beach Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Slaughter Beach Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slaughter Beach Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Slaughter Beach Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Slaughter Beach. Prime Hook Beach and Bayhealth Hospital-Sussex Campus are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hailee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very lovely place to stay 10/10 recommend!!! This was my second time staying and I really enjoy it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We hope you continue to choose to stay with us in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views. Love being on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theresa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Enjoyed the property very much. It’s an apartment above a garage/sunroom very accommodating for pet owners. Very short walk to the beach. Some things to improve on would be Furniture and decor. Reminds me of free items along the road. Chair and couches are stained outdoor area could use a clothesline or something to hang towels on. Also, maybe an umbrella for the table for shade good experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thanks for sharing your feedback — we’re happy to hear you enjoyed the property, the short walk to the beach, and the pet‑friendly setup. I’ll make sure your recommendation gets to the right person. We’re glad you had a great overall experience and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, scenic, and peaceful. Slaughter Beach is beautiful along with the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jackie t.

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

Great, quiet area

This place was great for quiet walks on the beach, fishing and searching for shells. The property is great for small families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean and quiet! Perfect for walks on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Weekend getaway

the property was nicely set in walking distance to the beach and ease to the hwy. for us to visit and not get caught directly in traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Easy check in. Almost beachfront

Easy check in. Almost beachfront. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

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

Beach Retreat

Needs a new sofa bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne P.

clean nice apartment

Overall the experience was good. The apartment was clean and tidy. The bed was a small queen and the tv could have been bigger.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fil A.

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

Peaceful stay in Slaughter Beach

We went 4 of us from Canada to attend a Christening in Milford and stayed at this Vrbo in Slaughter Beach. What a quaint and quiet place and we were close to everything! We stayed in unit C and it was large enough for the 4 of us and the air conditioning worked great! The unit is decorated nicely and contained everything we needed. Wifi signal strength was a bit weak in unit C but it didn't bother us. Bed in bedroom was comfy but mattress in sofa bed needs replacing. Other than that we had a great time and I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone looking to stay in the Milford area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our beach front was blocked, by another unit; no view of the water.

The unit was very clean and had what was needed. However the internet only could be used in the dining area. We didn't realize we had to bring linens, towels, blankets, all soaps, including kitchen and bathroom, hair dryer until we received our contract. The linens were waived; Never had we needed to bring those items in prior rentals. We couldn't figure out the TV, but Abby immediately had the housekeeper check in. We didn't realize that Wilmington was so far away (our fault); the beach did not appear swimmable and we didn't bring swim shoes which were needed because the beach is stony.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you for your feedback! I am so sorry about the internet issue, I did not realize that wasn't fixed after we sent someone out and she said it was taken care of. Must have just been the TV, but I will look into it ASAP so thank you for letting us know. We have not heard about any internet issues since your stay. It is noted on our contracts that guests are to provide their own towels, blankets, paper and soap products. The cleaning company does currently provide linens. Please note, this unit absolutely does not have a view of the water, it's simply on the property behind the main house which is on the water. You can swim, but I do always recommend water shoes if you have them. It's quite shallow for a while since this is a bay beach and not an ocean beach. Hope you enjoy the rest of your year! - Ideal Property Solutions
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy T.

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

Mini Weekend Getaway

Abby was absolutely awesome to work with prior to check in!!! I had a BIG mistake due to being so tired. I mixed up the house numbers BUT at 3:30am (we were driving from a concert in Virginia) Jessica returned my phone call from the emergency number and politely told me how wrong I was. Haha. She also was so kind! The apartment was so cute and so clean! It is behind a house but only a few steps away from the beach. We did not have service nor did the wifi work but we were just happy to be there and relax. The beach was not a typical beach to lay out on but was perfect for us to sit in our outdoor chairs have a few drinks and enjoy the peace and quiet! I would highly recommend this location and working with the rental agency! We will be back next year but this time for a week with our fur babies!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon S.

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

Great Place to rest and relax

We enjoyed a long weekend as we attended the Lewes Historical Society 2 day craft show as a vendor. The apartment was very clean, very quiet and perfect to rest and relax. We walked along the beach. Bring the bug spray as it's summer and it's normal for bugs to be out and about on the beach. The rocks and beach glass were great to collect. We will book again and look into staying in one of the units on the beach. We had great neighbors! Due remember each unit only gets 1 parking space. If you bring 2 cars you will need to follow the directions that property management send prior to your stay. We only had one car and the other units as well this stay. Also, if you have a larger car/van or trailer you will need to park down the road which is NO big deal. Just read the instructions you receive prior to your stay. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for your review, we greatly appreciate it and glad you had a nice time on your vacation! We hope you book with us again in the future at any of the units! Have a wonderful rest of your summer. -Ideal Property Solutions
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lee H.

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

No Working WiFi and a Fire Alarm that randomly went on/off throughout the night

Contrary to what the listing said, there was no working wifi in the unit which was a nightmare as I had a full day of work/zoom calls planned and I had to scramble to find a place off property to do the full day of work I had planned to do from the unit. I spoke with 2 different people from the property management company, and each one gave me different wifi credentials, neither of which worked. To make matters worse, there was a smoke alarm that went off randomly for 2 minutes at a time typically between the hours of 11pm - 1am, even though we weren't cooking and there was no smoke. I brought up the wifi issue to the property management company expecting some sort of partial refund for the significant inconvenience and the inaccurate listing, and they went radio silent. The overall stay was a big disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Never again

View is the back of a house and the road Parking spots right under bedroom and living room windows .So doors slamming all hours Can only fit smaller vehicles Have to call town to get permission to park up the street .The bed and pull out sofa we not fit to sleep on Both need mattresses Absolutely horrendous to sleep on !The 2 sofa were very uncomfortable to sit on Definitely needs replacing ! low ceiling in dining room so ended up bust head on a beam The range hood is so low you have to bend over to even See the knobs Pans are very very old Need replaced The sunroom down stairs was filthy and if your over 6” you can barely stand up the ceiling is so low To hot and no way to circulate the air Washer and dryer nice but the laundry room had a huge hole in the floor and weeds growing thru the door The beach had a lot to be desired fishing was great It’s dog friendly and the other tenants had their dogs running loose so I wouldn’t recommend taking childen The picture are very deceiving I would definitely not ever rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate the feedback. I know you had called our office about a week after you departed so we were not able to help during your stay. 1. I apologize for inconsiderate neighbors that may have slammed their car doors. This is the first I am hearing of this, so we can make a note in the check-in instructions for the future. 2. There is 1 spot per unit and you can call the town for additional parking, all of which is noted in the check-in instructions but I will note it in the listing as well! 3. I apologize, both the mattress and the pull out sofa are new to the property, but we have informed the owner to see if she is able to replace in the near future. 4. I am sorry the ceilings were low, unfortunately there is nothing I can do about the building not having high ceilings. 5. We reached out to the cleaner and let her know about the sunroom so she was able to take care of that ASAP. Thank you for letting us know! 6. There is AC at the property so I'm not sure why it would not be circulating but we have not had any issues since your stay regarding the AC. We're happy to help if anyone has a problem during their stay (office line and emergency line given). 7. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The town specifies that they are to be leashed at all times. We do note this to every guest in our check-in instructions. Unfortunately, there are other neighbors with dogs that are not under our management but it is a safe environment for our guests, including children and families as we have not had any problems in the past. The photos in the listing are current for this year and accurate. If anything changes, we update the listing as quickly as possible. Thanks again for the feedback. - Ideal Property Solutions
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute house by the ocean!

We absolutely loved our stay in Slaughter Beach. This little attic apartment had plenty of room to relax, cook, and play board games, even with the shorter ceiling height. The place has been updated and cleaned to address previous reviews’ issues and we were excited to find the kitchen had more utensils and gadgets than we expected. The futon and chair-bed are not the best sleeping option, so bring an air mattress back-up if you have it. Despite the inability to see the beach from the place, you are just steps away from the ocean and you can hear it too! This beach isn’t crowded at all by humans - it’s all residential, but in May it is crowded by horseshoe crabs. Witnessing their spawning was incredible and we learned to "just flip over" the stranded crabs that had been flipped on their backs. I wouldn’t call this a swimming beach, but it was perfect for walks with our dogs. We checked out Prime Hook National Wildlife refuge (keep an eye out for the Indigo buntings but also the nefarious ticks) as well as biked the greenway trails starting in Cape Henlopen National Park (keep biking past the trail to see the Rehoboth boardwalk). The Parking and laundry are super convenient. Come prepared with food or the understanding that you’ll need to travel 15-20 mins by car to get provisions. We fell in love with the downtown of Lewes nearby, highly recommend the chai lattes at the bakery and checking out the used book store/underground record store. We have been made fans of the beach with the terrifying name and hope we can visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We really appreciate the feedback and love how thorough you were with what you were able to enjoy nearby, I'll have to check some of that out next time I'm in the area myself. Hope to have you stay again in the future. Enjoy the rest of your summer! - Ideal Property Solutions
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property. So convenient for the beach/fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony J B.

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

Peaceful cottage on Delaware Bay

This is was our first VRBO rental experience and it went without a hitch. Property management is attentive and responsive. The beach is private and precious. Virtually no traffic on Bay Avenue as it ai a dead-end road. We will be back and this will be our first choice if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisa F.

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

Cozy secluded getaway

We all loved staying in this little apartment at the back of the property. It was clean, nicely ste up with a small yard for our dog and amazing access to the beach. We bought and left a large pot and colander for making pasta, which is a must when traveling with small kids but, really, everything else we needed was right there. We would absolutely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Cute and quiet

Perfect place to get away and relax
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charity G.

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

Wonderful place near beach

We had a great time staying here. We brought our dog and the location could not have been more perfect. We were steps away from Slaughter beach and stayed on a very quiet street. We enjoyed paddleboarding on the bay and our dog enjoyed exploring the beach. The neighbors were friendly and quiet. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The property was very clean and stocked with everything that we needed. It has beauitful high ceilings with so much natural light! I had thought it was a house that had multiple apartments in it. It turned out that it was just the one unit with a shared sun porch and laundry room below us, that we shared with another house. Which was great! We stayed one week and only had one issue with the wifi that lasted temporarily. The proximity to other beaches on the ocean side was a quick and easy drive. I would definitely recommend this property and would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

A lot of bugs

The apartment was very nice. The weather didn't cooperate, and it was incredibly hot, with wind from the west. That means lots of bugs. The green flies were awful. The beach was covered in debris. We left early due to the weather conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

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

Exactly the peace and quiet we needed!

The apartment is equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Very close to the bay and Milford, Delaware. The neighborhood is very quiet and fosters an easy, slower pace. Walking to the beach and west brings one to the reserve, no houses, just nature and the bay. We walked every day and just relaxed. Visited Milford to take in the restaurants and theater. Again, exactly what the doctor ordered. In the future, we would do only one thing differently - stay longer than 9 days! Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

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