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🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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On the beach
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining
Exterior
Escape to Seahorse Cottage and indulge in serene bayside living. Spend your days kayaking or paddleboarding the calm waters, biking through protected wetlands, or simply soaking up sunrises on the expansive shaded deck with an outdoor shower.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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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.

🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷

“The true harvest of my daily life is somewhat as intangible and indescribable as the tints of morning or evening. It is a little star-dust caught, a segment of the rainbow which I have clutched.” ― Henry David Thoreau

Amazing energy in this seaside cottage featuring a bright open floor plan - expansive shaded bayside deck with outdoor shower. Seahorse Cottage, or "The Horse" to us, includes gleaming hardwood floors, bright windows and a modern kitchen for your vacation get a way. Incredible sunrises and sunsets overlooking the Delaware Bay and Primehook National Wildlife Refuge. Paddle board the calm waters, Kayak or canoe the shore line or bike through protected wetlands for the real show.

The bay beaches are for those looking for private quiet coastlines and a connection with nature. You'll find our cottage, clean, well kept and well appointed.

15 minutes to grocery stores and shopping in downtown Milton, 30 minutes to shopping, entertainment and beaches in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.

We prefer no surprises when we travel and do our best to provide a good experience for our guests..

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely non smoking property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved Pets are welcome. Pet fee $200

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely non smoking property.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Rental Market Water Front Pet Friendly Primehook Beach House
New Rental Market Water Front Pet Friendly Primehook Beach House
New Rental Market Water Front Pet Friendly Primehook Beach
New To Rental Market Water Front Pet Friendly Primehook Beach

About the area

Map
Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lewes Beach - 35 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 36 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷 located?

Situated on the beach, 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

🔷 Water Front 🔷 Pet Friendly 🔷 Prime Hook Beach 🔷 Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

June 15-20, 2025

Perfect cottage! Clean, nicely stocked with essentials, and right on the beach. The dogs appreciated the fenced yard. Flies were biting so be sure to take bug spray. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CCReid

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

Beach Thanksgiving

We had a good holiday here and enjoyed walking the beach with our dog. Was glad to borrow some rosemary from the yard for our feast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Total Relaxation

Perfect location for our off season get away. Quiet and peaceful. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Great location for our getaway. Quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed. Felt like we had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

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

Summer vacation

Great beach house . Terrific location and has all you need . Great fenced in yard for the dogs . We had a great time . The only complaint some of my family had is the beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great beach house

Great property. Clean and tidy. Nice latchable gates for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Great place for a family escape

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Horse. Perfect size for our family of four, steps to the beach, and 30-40 minutes from the Rehoboth boardwalk. Over the two weeks we were there, we enjoyed a good balance of the peaceful, private beach and the action packed beach in Rehoboth. We had a hard time leaving and will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

curtis s.

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

Super relaxing

The property was very nice and we absolutely loved the peace and quiet. We spent most of the time there at the beach or in the house. Would love to do this again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Lovely Primehook

Nice cottage with plenty of space for our family. Clean and great location. Nice fence in area for dogs and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great place for relaxing vacation!

We have always loved our time spent here - it’s such a great place where we can bring our black lab Bella with us! In the summer when we stay, we love the extra outdoor shower and have used it daily! The extra 1/2 bathroom in the one bedroom is great as well. We already booked for Sept again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Little family trip

This location was absolutely perfect for our little family of three (including our baby under 2) plus our two dogs. The fenced in yard eliminated all the stress of vacationing with pets. Other than some quick baby proofing and moving a few fragile things around the house, it was perfect for the baby as well. We were so thankful to have a full house with comfortable living space when we unfortunately had rain for 1 full day. Even though we were stuck inside, everyone was happy to relax and enjoy the view. We would most definitely stay here again. You can’t beat the quiet private beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Prime hook vacation

We love the house on Prime Hook and the beach is so nice to walk on. The wild birds are fun to watch. May is a good time to visit before the crowds come to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Short Vaca

It was quiet and peaceful. Rode 25 plus miles every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don J.

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

We were lucky enough to observe a fair number of early horseshoe crabs on the beach.

Well appointed home great location to access all of Sussex county. Enjoyed The Backyard restaurant for breakfast several times. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great Rental

House was perfect for 2 couples, a child and our dog. Nice gated area and back porch area. We loved that the floors were all hardwood, made cleaning up sand a breeze! Our daughter took a shower in the outdoor shower every day, she loved it! Would definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

2024 Delaware visit

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at the rental and love the location. We are are also very glad we can have our Boston Terrier with us. This time the house could have used a better pre visit dusting and cleaning.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W. C.

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

Perfect Summer Beach Get-a-way

The house is upgraded and clean. The fenced in area was great for having brought our dog with us. Beds were comfortable, kitchen functional, and plenty of room to relax in the living room or on the rear deck. The gas outdoor grill was full of fuel and after a little cleaning around the igniter, the grill fired up with no issues. The best part is that you are steps from the private beach. The water was warm and the waves were calm —great for small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia V.

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

Lovely beach house, but beware the flies!

This is a lovely beach house. The neighborhood is very tranquil- a great place to get away from it all. We loved the proximity to the beach and the fenced in area for our dogs. It's all so nice, BUT we really were not able to enjoy our stay or use the beach much at all because the flies were just too vicious. I understand that the hosts have no control over this, but this problem really interfered with our week. I wish we had had some warning that flies are a problem this time of year. Despite our best efforts, they kept getting in the house and it was really frustrating trying to keep them off food, and off of us. I would love to stay again at a different time of year when maybe the flies would not be as much of a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Great Place to stay

New deck was nice but could not really enjoy it because of the infestation of fly’s and mosquitoes this year. We also noticed dog hair on our socks. ( we did not bring a dog). All in all it was nice. Our Second time renting out this location. Thank You Terry😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a fantastic time here! Wonderful, charming & clean beach home. Right on the beach. We saw the sun come up over the Bay and beautiful sunsets over the wildlife sanctuary. We loved the restaurants, boardwalk, shops etc. We took walks up and down the beach to hunt pretty stones, shells & check out the horseshoe crabs. I grew up coming down to this area and love sharing and creating new memories with my grandchildren. We all loved this beach house and the fact that we can bring the dogs along means everything. I was able to schedule the exact days that I wanted. Very easy scheduling and transactions thru Verbo. Terry was a great, accommodating host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena B.

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

Beautiful

Phenomenal location. This was our first (and will not be our last) visit to the amazing Prime Hook location. All of the North Carolina beaches feel without the long drive. The beach is literally steps out the door. The dogs and the kid had a phenomenal time. No stress about massive waves or rip currents. Everything in the house was also nice. They really do a great job of up keeping the property. It was easy to find and easy to get to. We really liked the big open room feel and then bedrooms in the back. The house is stocked with pots, pans, silverware, and even foil and plastic wrap. We loved our stay and can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kris b.

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

Quiet beautiful location

My husband and I booked this home as a last minute get away after learning our senior dog has cancer and wouldn’t be with us much longer. He always loved the water and sand so we wanted to take him away before he declined. The host was super quick to respond when I was having trouble with Vrbo booking and made everything super simple. The house was beautiful and clean and everything on one level was the best. It also had a fenced in area so we didn’t have to worry about leashing for potty breaks each time. The home is just steps from super private primehook beach. The waves were very gentle and our dogs loved playing in the water. We walked on the beach several times a day and barely saw anyone else at all. The home had all the kitchen necessities needed during our stay. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

May 2025

Nice week. Weather good except last day. Terry is great. We love the location and the house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Mini vacation

Perfect spot to get away for a few days. Quiet town and beach. Great lifeguard chair on the property overlooking the beach where my wife and daughter watched the sunrise. Popular spot for horseshoe crabs. House was clean and as described. Host was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025