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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage on Broadkill, just steps to the beach!

  • Welcome to Dawn’s Cottage! An adorable and comfortable cottage just steps from the beach. This two-bed, two-bath, free-standing home in a private setting sleeps 6 and is your perfect getaway for peace and relaxation. Dawn's Cottage is located on popular Broadkill Beach - a charming place to relax, unwind, and renew. The space is simple and serene, yet has everything one needs.

    The Space:
    Dawn's Cottage is located on the south side of Broadkill Beach, about 20 minutes from Lewes, DE. The cottage boasts an open living concept and is filled with lots of natural light from the large front windows. Located in the living room is a queen-size sleeper sofa. There is a smart TV that provides live streaming from Fubo (feel free to log into your own apps as well). There is a full-size, fully equipped kitchen with many amenities to enjoy a home-cooked meal.

    The hall bath features a shower/tub combo with hand towels included. The master bath features a stall shower and also includes hand towels. It is located inside the master bedroom to provide additional privacy. The master bedroom also features a walk-in closet with a dresser and extra blankets/pillows.

    The outdoor ground space features two ceiling fans and a picnic table that seats 6, that makes a perfect entertainment space.

    Guest Access:
    The properties use key-code electronic locks. You will be sent the code about 3 days before check-in. This code is only valid from check-in to check-out.

    A few points of Interest:
    Downtown Milton
    Dogfish Head Brewery
    Historic Lewes
    Rehoboth Beach
    Dewey Beach
    Bethany Beach
    Cape Henlopen State Park
    Outlet shopping
    Day trip to Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Maryland, and/or Assateague Island

    We hope that you get the true Broadkill experience and immerse yourself into the many wonders of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
No smoking or vaping

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Milton, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out Tanger Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach. Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Milton travel guide
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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lewes Beach
    Lewes Beach
    24 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Dramatic sunset over the water with the lighthouse and a kayak stand out against the fiery sky near Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware, U.S.
    Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    30 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Prime Hook Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Abbott’s Grill
    14 min drive
  • Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
    23 min drive
  • Lewes Oyster House
    22 min drive
  • The Nook
    14 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage on Broadkill, just steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage on Broadkill, just steps to the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage on Broadkill, just steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage on Broadkill, just steps to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage on Broadkill, just steps to the beach! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve and Broadkill Beach Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, my family had a wonderful stay!!! We rent this property annually, and it always delivers. My kids consider it their home at the beach :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute beautiful house and property!! Gina is the greatest host. Great communications.We will be back. The family and our dogs love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Quite place to stay

It was a nice place to stay had the beach you ourselves mainly . I would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was a great experience. The house was clean and nicely decorated. Gina was very easy to contact and the check-in process was very easy. The location is convenient and it’s only steps from the beach. The outdoor shower and hose were also great features! We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had an amazing stay at Dawn’s Cottage! The house was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Gina was super responsive and accommodating. The location was perfect — just a short walk to the beach — and our pups had the best time running and playing in the sand. We couldn’t have asked for a better getaway and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

This is a great place to stay

My family along with my nine month old granddaughter stayed here. The place was clean. The location was perfect and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

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

Weekend trip

Great stay. Close to beach, which practically private. House was comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Perfect Location

The house was clean and roomy. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside on the patio, enjoying the bay breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Dawn's Cottage is absolutely adorable and the perfect place to decompress, relax, and celebrate my birthday and our anniversary. Loved the remote location and beach access, yet still easy to get to Lewes & Rehoboth. We enjoyed trying out some of the hot spots in the helpful binder of local restaurants and attractions. Thanks Gina and Rodney for being such great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Awesome stay in July!

Amazing location. I was pleasantly surprised with Broadkill beach. You do have to prepare yourself for the bugs, but we knew that going in. Would definitely come here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Broadkill Beach Delight

This property is clean, well-managed and very close to the beach. It’s our second time at this property and our third year staying with the same host. I recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place close to the beach. I’m sure we’ll be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

A++++

Great communicator and very clean place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Short Stay - Amazong Time

The location is perfect for families. Leads to a quiet area of the beach. The house was clean and functioning. We were able to stay at the beach and come back to the house easily! Was everything we needed for a family of 5. Only recommendation is to bring bug spray because after 3pm, the flies are aggressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Consistently Great

This was our third time staying at Dawn’s cottage, and it never disappoints. The house itself is always clean, no issues with the check in process, and host is a pleasure to work with. Gina is very communicative and helpful with any and all questions. We will continue to come back to this house every summer as long as it’s available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Great for low key vacation with pets!

My friends and I decided at the last minute to do a week-end at the beach. This place and was open and suited our needs as far as sleep accommodations, dogs allowed and walkable to the/a beach - especially one that allows dogs. Really glad it was available! We had a great trip and also enjoyed the Broadkill store and weekend donuts! If you need a little more excitement, Lewes, Henlopen, and Rehoboth/Dewey are not too far away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Capt Handsome

What a lovely beach cottage we found~loved hanging out in tge cottage or beach while my husband was taking his Capt’s test in Lewes M~S What a great spot he had to study and relax after~we loved the corner store for the Key Lime Ice Cream and fresh made donuts Sunday morning to take home to Cape May. We will return for sure~ found our little getaway! Peace and Love LisaAnn and Capt Handsome
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steph M.

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

Nice home/Great Location

My parent's, my dog and I enjoyed our stay at Dawn's Cottage in Broadkill. The home was clean upon arrival, outside and inside. Welcomed with a nice gift and a note. Wonderful out space under the house. There is a gas grill available. Just a few steps to the beach(just watch out for the cactus and a cactus/plant with really sharp burs, especially if your dog(s) is along). So many places are just a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

A perfect end of summer vacation

This is the second time we stayed here and I can't say enough about how satisfied we were/are with the location and property/accommodations (satisfied with the cleanliness too!). It is comfortable to hang and watch tv, to cook and enjoy a meal together or sit on the wrap around porch/deck and talk. The bedroom w/ attached shower/powder is a plus (although petite!), washer and dryer - great, the proximity to the beach and the privacy/lack of crowds is wonderful. The trip to Lewes, Henlopen, Rehoboth and beaches/site south is very doable for an evening - even the obligatory OC Boardwalk visit is only about 1 hr one way. This trip, we ventured to Trap Pond State Park and canoed, it was lovely! Finally, we travel with dogs and they love the beach walks and wading and hanging on the deck with Mom and Dad! Thank you Gina - we really enjoyed our vacation at Dawn's Cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

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

Peaceful Week with the Family

We loved our time at Dawn's Cottage! It was just as cute as it looked in the picture. The beach was very private and an easy walk across the street. The kids saw dolphins playing in the waves the first day we got there. The space was perfect for me and my husband, two kids, my mom, and the dog. The kitchen had everything we needed including some thoughtful welcome gifts. It's about 20 minutes to Lewes, and 15 the closest grocery store which was a nice trade off for the solitide once you get to the cottage. The Broadkill store at the end of the road had the very basics including pizza, ice cream, and ice but we found we were going to Lewes every day or two and could stock up when we went in. We like to cook all our meals at the cottage with a only a few times eating out through the week and the location worked perfectly for that. Some of the concerns from other reviews seemed not to be a problem for us- there was minimal construction noise the week we were there. The black flies were out a couple days but easily managed by taking bug spray to the beach with us. Overall we loved the place and had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Great time

Our family of 4 and dog had a great stay! The proximity to the beach was great! The wine and Dolles taffy was a very sweet welcome gift. The decor was super cute. The storage was plentiful and all the little trays, bins, etc made it really easy to keep things organized and tidy during our stay. We usually have to bring things like hand soap for the bathroom sinks, paper towels, napkins, etc. All of those items were supplied which was a nice surprise. There were some biting flies, but they weren't a big problem. We made sure to use bug spray and kept the outside fans, under the house, on when we were outside, and it wasn't an issue. Gina recommended a movie night on the beach, and it turned out to be one of our favorite evenings. My husband and I shared a bottle of wine while our boys enjoyed ice cream from the cute country store, while watching a movie under the stars with our feet in the sand. It felt very Americana and a great memory! Daily walks on the beach were so relaxing. The water was calm and the beach was never crowded. We had family staying in OC and made the trip up almost every night, so we didn't experience any local restaurants but breakfast and lunch from the local store was quick and easy. Overall a great time was had by all, and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, completely matched the description, and loved the tranquility. Super close to the beach and set a perfect distance from town but gave us the peace and quiet we wanted,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot- great location. Clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was lovely and a short walk to the beach. The dogs had the best time except for the briars they accumulated in their fur walking through the dunes. It was a short stay but very accommodating. The weather was perfect which made the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicia s.

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

Great location

Beautiful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The host Gina was excellent to work with and i would not hesitate to book again. It was everything I needed to just relax and enjoy. Thank you so much for the card and gifts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025