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Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!

Make great family memories at our sunny, freshly remodeled contemporary Broadkill Beach home near Lewes and Rehoboth, just steps from the beach with multiple work areas, solid internet, & working , wood-burning fireplace in large great room. Go back in time. Broadkill is pristine, private, and next to the Prime Hook Nature Preserve, with its great hiking and biking trails and birdwatching . Golf nearby too at the Rookery Public course.

Explore the area on our 4 adult and 2 child bikes (bring your helmets). Hike and bike Prime Hook Nature Preserve. Relax and enjoy our beach chairs, toys and umbrellas! Kayak or try your hand at stand up paddleboarding. Check out the sandbar at low tide and the bunches of tiny hermit crabs. At night by flashlight, low tide is a whole other experience! Make S'mores on the beach at night. Bring your fishing gear and grill your catch or simple fare on our large front deck using our gas grill. Our kitchen is well stocked with everything you need: stove, crock pot for easy meals, and a blender for smoothies! Just bring your fresh ingredients, linens, and paper products. There are great restaurants, free Wednesday night summer concerts in the park and antiquing in the cute town of Milton as well as inviting churches on Sunday morning. A little further afield, explore the lavendar farm, in full bloom in July, and lots of great shopping outlets.
Play games on our screened-in back porch. Rent a kayak or at the Broadkill Store and launch it at the beach or in the calm preserve waters for great bird and nature watching. Tour the eclectic, fun Dogfishhead Brewery and sample their brews including root beer for kids and the young at heart. Memories made here!
We are pet friendly for well-behaved, well-supervised pets. Our beach is pet friendly and also allows residents and guests to pull their vehicle right up to the water to launch their small craft, but you'd never guess it from how clean and peaceful it is! Sleep soundly in comfortable, new queen beds, comfortable full bed, and twin bunks with trundle. Rinse off in our outdoor shower or in one of the 2 full baths. Recharge at Delaware Beach Bliss!

Property manager

Pat

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Delaware Beach Bliss Steps Beach House Milton
Delaware Beach Bliss Steps Beach House
Delaware Beach Bliss Steps Beach Milton
Delaware Beach Bliss Steps Beach
Delaware Bliss Steps
Delaware Beach Bliss Steps From The Beach
Delaware Beach Bliss Steps From The Beach Freshly Remodeled!

About the neighborhood

Map
Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Lewes Beach - 27 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irish Eyes - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Backyard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Agave Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled! located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook Beach and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Broadkill Beach Beaches and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Work & Play at Delaware Beach Bliss- Steps From The Beach & Freshly Remodeled! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherri s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun & relaxation
Perfect location to get to the natural beach, which my family loves. We were very pleased with the rental & the dealings with the renter.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful-even with the rain
Great house, everything you need. Has space to do family activities and have quiet time on your own. Beach so close and easy to get to we squeezed in walks in between the rain clouds. Easy drive to the board walk, restaurants and nature preserve. Would return for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super lovely beach house
The house is beautiful and really suited our needs (2 couples, a 3 year old, 1.5 year old, and newborn infant), very close to the beach. Host was super kind and responded really fast to our requests to change the thermostat temp in the house, which ended up being the perfect temp for the rest of our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Beach House
We were very pleased with the beach house—spacious, easy access to the beach (100 steps to the path to the beach). Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped, lots of beach accessories available (umbrellas, sand chairs, beach toys). Recommend you plan your meals in advance and bring some food because the only story has very limited stock, and the larger grocery stores are 30 min away. The Broadkill beach is private, well maintained, clean sand, not crowded, gentle waves lap against the beach—great for families, safe for children. We enjoyed our stay tremendously!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Our family had a short stay here and it was great. We enjoyed walking to the beach and the house perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stormy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was perfect for us!
We loved this house. Plenty big for 6 adults and 3 kids. Close to the beach which the kids loved! House has all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Describing this as "steps from the beach" is an exaggeration, as noted in some other reviews. There are two lots between the house and the beach access entrance, and the beach path borders a third property on the way to the beach. The closely cropped photo of this beach path (titled "our beach path") is misleading- this neighborhood use path to the beach is much longer than what is pictured. Air conditioning for the house is uneven. The back bedroom on the first floor (with bunk bed) was hot and does not appear to have an A/C vent, while the other first floor bedroom was cold. While the kitchen was well stocked and the queen beds comfortable, other aspects were in need of care. The floor of the large deck had peeling paint. The umbrella for the large outdoor table was broken and appeared to have been that way for a while. The blinds in the bunk bedroom were badly tattered. The ground level storage was packed with equipment, not all of it in working condition. The kayak was great fun on the water, but the SUP couldn't be used because it took on water- looked like it was missing the drain plugs. Furniture in the great room has been updated from the photos, but still only comfortably sits six adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation beach house!
We really enjoyed this comfortable home for our family vacation. Great amenities including beach chairs, bikes, toys and umbrellas. Loved the beautiful and quiet private beach! Even jellyfish stings couldn’t dampen our enjoyment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great stay!
We had a wonderful weekend at Broadkill beach - including because the house was great. It was large enough for two families, and was sunny and beachy. We were able to check in early, which we appreciated. The house is a short walk to the beach, which we basically had to ourselves in mid-April. Overall a terrific place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W., Hartford

Liked: Cleanliness
This property REALLY delivered!
From first contact through checkout, this was the best VRBO experience I've had as a renter. The owner communicated promptly and fully to each of my questions. The listing was accurate -- in fact the kitchen was even BETTER supplied than we expected! The pictures were helpful and accurate. The house is very comfortable, VERY nicely renovated, and the location ideal for beach access and a quiet, relaxing visit. We were there in March for an adult getaway of siblings and it was perfect. Warm one day, chilly the next, but the house was perfect for cooking, eating, lounging, talking, napping. Local walks were great. There was one previous negative comment and I can't imagine what those people expected or why they were unwilling to wait for answers to their concerns -- we found the owner AND the house to be wonderful. We give it the highest ratings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A getting to know the area visit
Even though my visit was in the middle of a blizzard in January I still found the experience and communication with the owner exceptional. The house is lovely and very close to the beach. That does make it clear that you can't see the beach from the house and I would definitely take that into consideration as I tend to be one who really needs to see the water. Beyond that, it was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off season at beach
We’re big fans of Broadkill Beach and have rented several houses in the area. This house is close to the beach and has everything you need to enjoy a getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sharon H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't Rent! Dirty . Tons of deferred maintenance.
For $1000 for 2 nights we were robbed and LEFT AFTER 12 HOURS. . Two broken doors on hinges. No tv. No wifi.filthy oven. Only 2 stove burners worked. Fireplave glass doors fell off when we tried to make a fire . Fireplace had old burned wood and black soot fell when we tried to open flue. NOT ON WATER or water views. Owner was harassing. She said we should have asked about the place being clean and well cared for and just take it as is. She was aware of the condition which is some cases is unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ben R R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice owner, cute neighborhood, enjoyable stay
Booked this house for a lacrosse tournament at the nearby sports facility. Broadkill beach is a nice chill town. Before staying at this property, I had a lot of contact with the owner who is very pleasant to deal with. Check-in was pretty smooth. I paid extra for the sheet and towel package because we didn’t want to hassle with bringing from home. There was a slight problem with not enough towels and the owner was very responsive and brought some over personally. The house was pretty comfortable. There are four rooms and two bathrooms. We were a group of eight and it felt a bit tight with sleeping arrangements although the owner provided an extra twin bed which helped. My son rode the bikes which was nice to have. We brought our dog and walked her on the beach every day which was really nice. The beaches here are not super swimmable but also not crowded. Although the water is visible from the house, it is a tiny sliver of you that you’ll probably never use but it was a very convenient walk I’ll probably only a couple hundred feet. All in all, I had a nice stay and a lot of fun, the owner was a pleasure to deal with. My only complaint might be that the cost seemed a bit high but it was comparable to everything else in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful trip
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Broadkill Beach. The location was perfect and we made many trips to the beach throughout the day. The house was clean and well-appointed and we had all we needed for this October stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice long weekend.
The whole process of selecting and booking the property went smoothly. Owner was very responsive every step of the way. Loved the location, as the property is an easy walking distance from the beach (3rd lot back). We were a party of 9 with one dog and it was a tight fit (we had 4 kids and 5 adults and our configuration didn't fit the available beds as well as we had hoped.) Loved all the windows, the private beach, and the fireplace was beautiful, although it was too hot out to use it. Would be nice if the driveway was wider.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Michael S., Lewis Center, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy access/check-in and good size house
This was a pretty good stay. The location of the property is excellent - not too from Broadkill Rd or the beach. Very close to the beach. It's a pretty good size house with two levels and under-house storage area filled with sand. It has a good-sized deck in the front and smaller screened-in deck in the back. Most necessities are provided for you - just need to bring your own towels, sheets and toiletries, which is very clearly called out in the listing, so we had no issues doing that. Some of the furniture and fixtures are a bit outdated - that's just a minor area for improvement. There's a lot of stuff in the house, some of it not being used, which made it feel a little more cramped than expected. Overall, another great stay in Broadkill Beach. Just read the listing details - the owner does a great job of being up front in it with everything, so you know what to expect before you book. That's really all you can ask for. Owner was also very responsive on the app, which is always a plus. Thanks Pat!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to the beach
Great location, basically beachfront. Felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Newly remodeled house with very comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, and well stocked kitchen. Close to Milton and Lewes. House needs some basic maintenance (blinds that need some repair, burned out lightbulbs, closet doors that don’t fully close, front door latch sticks a bit) but it didn’t keep us from really enjoying our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Pam R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a great place in a unique environmental area. Perfect for off the beaten path.
We went for the horseshoe crab migration and were amazed!

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet location
This home is a lovely and comfortable getaway if you are looking for peace and quiet with the water just steps from your door! Also in close proximity to Rehobeth, where we spent a fun day having luncn and shopping! Thanks much for the hospitality, Pat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood, easy access
We have a seasonal campsite close to Broadkill Beach and needed to move some things around during the weekend day. We didn't want to stay at a hotel due to COVID and it's not exactly the most comfortable. This was our first experience renting a house. My retired parents, and my family (including 2 children) stayed in the house over the weekend. Check-in was super easy and the owner (Pat) was super responsive. The house was clean, a few areas where we felt a little dated like the blinds, kitchen table, living room furniture but this really was someplace for us to be together. Our kids loved the back room area and found lots of DVDs to watch during the downtime. The beach is a short walk, like half a block and the kids absolutely loved the little waves that came through. We are no strangers to DE beaches and Broadkill Beach is a great quiet beach. We enjoyed it so much that we spent some time looking at the houses and properties for sale. Overall this was a great experience, Pat was super responsive and transparent about everything we needed. Bring your own sheets, pillows, blankets and toiletries. She is kind enough to offer some paper products but if you are staying longer than 2 days - bring your own (perhaps leave some behind to replenish). Thank you Pat! We will definitely keep your house in mind in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Took my 20 year old and a few friends to celebrate her birthday. The house is so lovely and comfortable. We rode bikes and walked right down to the beach for sunsets. Definitely plan on going back and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mary r., Glenwood Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away home at Broadkill Beach
The house was really big and spacious. Very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The fireplace was wonderful. The neighborhood was nice and not commercial at all. It was located just 1 house away from the beach. So minimal car time. The only down sides to the rental were we had to bring our own sheets and towels which was inconvenient since we were on an extended trip and didn’t know until after we booked, and the house was chilly even after cranking up the heat. They do have space heaters that helped but the main room stayed chilly.( It didn’t help that it was 32 degrees outside! ).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall R., Phoenixville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Lovers
This property is great for nature lovers. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Henlopen State Park, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and others are all nearby. This property provides a great home base!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021