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A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Located in Primehook Beach, DE, Primehaven offers a serene retreat amidst nature. Out the back door, unwind on the open deck with beautiful views of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and watch as the evening sun sets in the west. Enjoy a spacious living area with cathedral ceilings, kitchen and dining space perfect for family meals.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village!

Welcome to paradise! Primehaven, in Primehook Beach, DE is back to nature with all the comforts of home. Out the back door you have an open deck with beautiful views of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, great for bird watching and relaxing as the evening sun sets in the west. Out front you enjoy a beautiful sunrise and are just steps away from two entrances to a dog-friendly, not crowded beach on the Delaware Bay. Yes, our house is pet friendly with a pet fee!

Primehaven is the perfect place to unwind, relax and enjoy time with family and friends. The house is a recently built (2012), open and airy, sanctuary that sleeps 6-7 people. The 1st floor of the house has an open living area which includes a large living room with cathedral ceiling, the deck, and a large kitchen, all with views of the wildlife refuge. This level also includes a queen bedroom suite with a full bath, a laundry room and powder room.

The second bedroom is actually a large second floor loft overlooking the first floor as well as the wildlife refuge. It has an open architecture as well, has a queen and two single beds and a trundle bed, and an office area (but who wants to work?), and of course, a full bath. Windows on the east side provide an overview of the bay and the community and to the west look over the beautiful refuge.

Family meals? The house has a well equipped kitchen and a dining area. We do not have a dish washer but do provide paper places if you don't want to wash the dishes! Beach toys? The house has many beach chairs to choose from, kites, boogie boards and large floats/boogie boards.

We hope you enjoy the time to unwind and escape the beach crowds to spend quiet time with family and friends. Please keep in mind that this is a private beach and is not a groomed beach.

Notes-
1. The TV in the living room is a smart TV. Should you desire, you may use your Netflix, Hulu (etc) account on that TV. Please make sure you sign out of your account before you leave! Please do not order movies on the Xfinity account.

2. We do not provide linens. Please bring up to 3 sets of queen sheets, 3 twin set for beds (a queen-ish set if you plan to use the pull out couch) and towels for the bath and beach. If you prefer to rent them please visit 227rent.com and they can drop off and pick up anything you will need.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place the dinning chairs upside down on the table, stack the stools and start the 2 rumbas for me!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

About the area

Map
Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Slaughter Beach - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lewes Beach - 31 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 33 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Po' Boys Creole Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪China Wok - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Backyard, Milton - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. South Rookery Golf Course and Rookery Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

A wonderful retreat in this unique bayside village! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Wonderful trip

We enjoyed our stay at Prime Hook Beach. The house is beautiful, and the views are unmatched. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Nice quiet getaway

The property and house was beautiful and well maintained. It was a real nice getaway. The beach was close by also making it nice. The view of the nature preserve from the deck was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Beautiful and quiet!

We loved this house! The host was very responsive. The house was super clean and just steps from the beach. We loved the sunrises, sunsets, and bird-watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tieraney U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. The views were so pretty. Watching the sunset was so relaxing. The beach... just couldn't get enough. My son absolutely loved the horseshoe crabs! Restaurants and shopping only a 15- 20 minutes drive. To be surrounded by the wildlife refuge was the best part!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M.

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

Great house close to relaxing beach

Amazing views of the nature preserve, well stocked kitchen, and wonderful location in prime hook beach for those who want a respite from the beach crowd.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

We loved our stay!

Great house, beautiful views of preserve. Easy to get to beach. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Perfect!

We had a great stay! Primehaven is clean, comfortable & perfect for our family! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

First time at Prime Hook

The home was beautiful and very much as described on the listing. Easy walk to the beach and we enjoyed the beach almost daily. Great location for all ages as we had young children and adults staying. Peaceful, serene, and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Lovely Property - Great View

This was our second stay at Primehaven. We enjoyed it just as much as last year. The house is beautifully maintained and well provisioned. The ability to sit on the deck and enjoy the beautiful view of the marsh is a big part of what keeps us coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Wonderful

Wish I could give 10 stars to this property and Betsy!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Beach vaca

I can not say enough good about our stay. My only complaint was the mosquitoes & that was no ones fault. My family had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Excellent!

Property location is gorgeous, house is clean, comfortable and very well appointed, communication was straightforward and Betsy was wonderful, we thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

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

Quiet, calming and all about nature;)

We love PH- and the simplicity of the place- in fact we are building there over the next 18-24 months- but wanted to enjoy the place - and this house is perfect for us and our two pups- stocked with everything, great views- for a smaller home- the space is used very well-easy walking and biking - only 6 miles to a wonderful town with everything you need- We love it- definitely will stay again in this lovely beach cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Wonderful week getaway!

Our small family of 3 (plus 2 doggies) really enjoyed our stay at this amazing house! We kicked off the week with a fun 4th of July celebration with the neighborhood and continued our lovely week with beach trips and local sightseeing. The house is filled with everything you need and the hosts are super friendly and gracious. Can’t say enough great things about the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mj B.

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

Thanksgiving

The home was great! It was so well equipped. Sitting on the deck watching the wildlife was relaxing. The sunsets were absolutely breathtaking. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin E., Pittsburgh

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

Relaxing family vacation spot

Nothing but good things to say about this beautiful, well-kept family home. Quality furnishings, including the outdoor furniture, and the cleanest outdoor shower I’ve ever used, made our visit very pleasant. The owner kindly provided paper goods and soap products to make it even easier. We had a great week of amazing views and floating in the bay; can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Amazing Wildlife Refuge View

We really enjoyed our stay at PrimeHaven. Everything at the house was clean and fresh even though we were there at the end of the season. It’s one of the best appointed houses we’ve ever stayed in. They really have thought of everything. The pictures posted provide an accurate depiction of the house, but I was bowled over by the expansive view from the deck. It’s the perfect place for morning coffee/tea, birdwatching, and enjoying the spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

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

Primehaven was Prime Heaven!

If you are looking to for peace and quiet, Primehaven is your ticket! Situated in a nature preserve, you just need to take your binoculars out on the back deck to birdwatch and enjoy nature. The sunsets are beautiful and the bay beach is just across the street to watch the sunrises. The house was VERY clean and stocked with everything needed for a relaxing stay, but it is just a short drive to Milton, Lewes and all the more typical beachy places for ice cream, breakfast or a good meal. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia V.

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

Incredible location and lovely house

We loved our stay at this beautiful place. We watched the sunset over the marsh from the deck (with bunnies hopping across the back yard) and could see the sunrise from the other side of the house over the Bay. We were looking for peace and quiet and found it. The house is lovely and well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen (just bring your own sheets and towels). The upstairs bedroom has spectacular views and is loft-style; the downstairs bedroom has a door, giving it more privacy. The host was very responsive and helpful and the check-in seamless.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay at PrimeHaven. It is nicely situated with views of the refuge and close access to the beach and main road. The place is new and modern, with a great kitchen, lots of windows, very clean and modern. We only had two nits. The first is that there are no sheets. While this is stated in the description, it is at the end and there was no reminder in the check-in instructions. Because no sheets is pretty rare these days, and so important, we believe that it should be more prominently listed in the ad. And, specifically stated in the check-in instructions. The second is no dishwasher. This is also stated in the description. Not a huge deal, but seems a little strange with such a new kitchen. And, who wants to do dishes on a vacation! These points would not prevent us from staying here again. We had a great trip, and the place was wonderful. We look forward to coming again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Thoughtful hosting stunning scenery

The cottage was beautiful and well kept. Stunning views of the natural preserve that afforded for breathtaking sunsets. From the second story loft area, you could see the bay and the ocean . Due to the time of year(sun placement) I watched a semi obstructed view of the sunrise each morning. Truly, stunning. The house had all the necessary and mostly brand name household items one would need, soaps, foils, storage bags, trashbags, wipes, etc. Along with all the traditional items like a roasting pan, baking sheets, etc. I'm not doing it justice, they had everything I could think of that I would need, except maybe a kettle. It really felt like i was staying at a friend's house. The beds were comfortable and had a bed topper on them for added comfort. They squeaked a bit but not enough to wake you up. The couch was comfortable to nap on, although we didn't pull the mattress out. The additional seating in the living room was odd - looked like waiting room chairs. But my group didn't need them, we happily sat on the couch and lounge chair. The three walk-in showers (including outside) had great water pressure! The bedroom and bathroom doors are pocket doors - a brilliant use of space. The weather was cool during our visit. So opening up the back deck and the windows creates a wonderful relaxing cross breeze. A great visit at a great house! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

damian b.

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

Perfect Stay

Can't say enough about our stay. Beautiful property. Wonderful Host. Idyllic Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Thank you

My daughter had a lacrosse tournament in Frederica and we had a wonderful time here. Great experience. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

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

New Years weekend

Great home and location. My wife and I and our dogs had a great long holiday weekend. We would definitely stay again. Sunset views from out back cant be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M.

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

Lovely home at a beautiful spot

We had a terrific stay— house is very comfortable and well stocked, location is beautiful, and it was a great place to come for a relaxing and fun family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023