Our family (four adults, one child, two dogs) had a wonderful time over Spring Break at this beautiful home. The location is ideal -- across the road from the Bay (with nice views out the front) and right on the creek and wildlife preserve in the back. We especially enjoyed the dock, rented a kayak and did some fishing. One night - because of the 2 foot difference in tidal surge each day, and the fact that the dock is high, we had to time kayaking around high tide, which was fine. The house itself is wonderful - nice artwork and decorations throughout but not too much, nice kitchen with all the essentials (but again, not too much). The dining room with a large table was perfect for family time - dinner, games, crafts. (and there is a nice supply of books, games, and puzzles on hand). There was plenty of space for all of us to spread out and have our own space when we wanted. We didn't really use the upstairs, but it had a nice seating area and bonus bedroom -- we could have had a few more people. Laurie was wonderful and great about checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. We've rented about 6+ homes in Broadkill over the years and this may be our favorite. We hope to return!

We stayed in Laurie’s house over Spring Break and included two families with young children. We really loved the location of the property- just across the street from the bay and the beautiful Prime Hook refuge as our backyard! The sunsets were beautiful in the evenings and we were lucky not to have any green flies or mosquitoes since it’s still early in the spring. There were some wasps around the deck and dock area but nothing too crazy. We spent our mornings fishing on the dock, shelling on the beach and enjoying the open floor plan of the home with plenty of space to spread out and move around. After naps, we spent the afternoon hours on the beach which we had allllll to ourselves! That’s one great thing about Broadkill- the beaches aren’t overcrowded. The best part was being able to run to the house in just a few steps for bathroom breaks or to grab anything we needed. The home itself was furnished nicely and the kitchen was stocked pretty well. Laurie checked in with us to see if there was anything we needed and dropped off a few things on the first morning as requested. She also turned on the water for the outdoor shower. It wasn’t in yet, probably because of the time of year and we just happened to REALLY luck out with having perfect beach weather in April! This type of service and care is unheard of! We needed to bring our own linens and towels, so keep that in mind, but all of the beds did have mattress protectors, blankets and pillows. Paper towels and toilet paper were provided as well as some soaps, and there were some trash bags available as well. The recycling bin was totally full but Laurie took care of that for us as well. She was a wonderful host and we would definitely stay again!

Our first time visiting Broadkill beach. The house was lovely, well kept and well stocked. Amazing views of the wildlife refuge and sunsets. The house is spacious and we enjoyed the open kitchen and large table for meals and games. We hope to return in warmer weather and take advantage of all the outdoor spaces.

This Broadkill property is steps from beach access on oneside and your own private dock to launch kayaks on the other side! We stayed for a week with 4 adults, 2 kids and 2 dogs. The house was spacious, well maintained, had all of the basic necessities that you need in the kitchen, and views of the marsh area was goregous in the morning and particularly beautiful when the sunset. I rented linens and had them dropped off at the property; the house already had very nice pillows (you just needed to rent/bring pillow cases). A very well maintained house! We appreciated the oversized dining table that was open to the kitchen. That also doubled as a central location for epic games of Monopoly! I rented kayaks for a week from Quest Adventures who dropped off kayaks, paddles and selection of life vests for the whole family. It is a kayakers dream to be able to paddle off from your own deck. The kids thoroughly enjoyed looking for critters off the deck: they say crabs, fish and an eel; not to mention all the birds in the preserve across the way. Just 2 cautions: 1. there are a lot of tiny cacti in the sandy area by the car park and back deck/dock (I read other reviews before our trip, so I was cautious to let the kids and dogs ran around that area). 2. if you're prone to getting skeeter bites, bring a lot of heavy duty bug spray. The mosquitos were relentless even in the early (cooler) mornings. Overall, it was a great trip!

This is our 2nd year renting this house for an end of summer retreat before the craziness of the school year - last year we decided before the week was finished that we would definitely come back! The house is large, clean, and has incredible views. There’s easy public access to the beach and a private dock out back. Like I said last year, just be aware that the nearest grocery stores are an easy 20 minutes away, so planning and preparation are important. Thanks for another great vacation!

East beach access and crabbing dock

We had such a great week at this house. I’ve rented several houses over the years and this was the first time the owner called to check in with us, which was nice. The house is beautiful. We had a great time fishing off of the dock and surprisingly caught a lot of fish. The house is also close to some fun restaurants, Big Oyster brewery and Crooked Hammock. Also got to see some beautiful sunsets on the back deck. Would definitely recommend this house.

Wonderful stay. House was perfect for my family. a short walk to the beach and sunsets off the dock out back. Bring plenty of bug spray green head flies are merciless.

Amazing time with friends and an amazing location

The house exceeded our expectations, clean, the kitchen as described by another renter is the best appointed one I’ve been in on a vacation. We had 5 adults, 2 children (5 and 2) and a dog and had plenty of room to spread out, be together or have some private time. We loved the outdoor shower! So nice after a sandy day at the beach. We literally spent every day at the beach with one trip to an ocean beach and an evening at Dogfish Brewery. Yes, there are flies at the beach, their presence is dependent on the wind direction but bug spray did the trick. The bay beach is phenomenal for finding all sorts of wildlife in the surf and tidal pools and we saw turtles swimming every day and the kids got to see a diamondback terrapin making its way across the beach from the dunes. We also loved the dock on the preserve for sunsets and fishing. Our only issue was garbage pickup- when we arrived the cans were out but full so it was a bit challenging but the owner was responsive and assisted us with figuring out a solution. We would love to return!

Our family had an amazing vacation for our first time at Broadkill Beach. The nature preserve was a real bonus. The kids and adults all had plenty of things to keep them occupied and many great feasts of fresh seafood prepared in the well appointed kitchen. Thanks for a great week!

Our family had an amazing vacation for our first time at Broadkill Beach. The nature preserve was a real bonus. The kids and adults all had plenty of things to keep them occupied and many great feasts of fresh seafood prepared in the well appointed kitchen. Thanks for a great week!

Impossibly perfect location, with views/access to both the bay and the vibrant nature preserve. The house is spacious, comfortable, and very well appointed. This was our 4th visit and we look forward to many more

My wife and I were looking for a peaceful, beach escape close to the DC area and this house delivered! Broadkill Beach is this incredibly quiet area where you're between the calm beach/bay and a serene wildlife refuge full of birds and nature. And this house couldn't be in a better location to enjoy both. Out the front door, you just had to cross the road and you're on the beach. In the back of the house, you have sunsets and nature. Honestly, we would split our days into morning and afternoons on the beach and then evenings on the back porch. With the quiet location, it's about 20-30 minutes to the more developed areas of Delaware beaches where you can get food and shops. For us, we usually did one outing a day to Lewes or Rehoboth and it was easy. The house itself is so nice. Not only is it really well stocked with things like kitchen supplies, but the furnishings are all very nice and comfortable. We had 5 adults, 1 toddler and 1 dog and we had room to spare. The upstairs loft was perfect for anyone with a kid since they had their own little space. Really well decorated, great little beach library, and amazing views. Laurie was everything you could ask for in a host. Really clear check-in process, super responsive if we needed to ask something, and reasonable policies and processes. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a quiet, slow getaway where the focus is spending time on the beach and relaxing in a nice house. One tip - you need to bring your own linens for beds and towels. It was listed in the check-in info, so we had enough heads-up, but maybe good to know ahead of booking.

The property was great and the host was accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay.

Great location and one of the best stocked kitchens I’ve seen in a vacation rental. A second TV would be nice however

Great location. House is right across the street from the path to the beach. Nice access to the channel from the dock in back. Kitchen is well equipped and house is comfortably furnished. Sent a note when we arrived, one mid-week, and one when we moved out and never got any responses at all from the property manager. This is the first VRBO we have stayed in where we got zero response from the property manager. Also the trash and recycling were overflowing when we got there. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Broadkill Beach for a quiet beach vacation.

Impossibly perfect location, with views/access to both the bay and the vibrant nature preserve. The house is spacious, comfortable, and very well appointed. This was our 4th visit and we look forward to many more

My wife and I were looking for a peaceful, beach escape close to the DC area and this house delivered! Broadkill Beach is this incredibly quiet area where you're between the calm beach/bay and a serene wildlife refuge full of birds and nature. And this house couldn't be in a better location to enjoy both. Out the front door, you just had to cross the road and you're on the beach. In the back of the house, you have sunsets and nature. Honestly, we would split our days into morning and afternoons on the beach and then evenings on the back porch. With the quiet location, it's about 20-30 minutes to the more developed areas of Delaware beaches where you can get food and shops. For us, we usually did one outing a day to Lewes or Rehoboth and it was easy. The house itself is so nice. Not only is it really well stocked with things like kitchen supplies, but the furnishings are all very nice and comfortable. We had 5 adults, 1 toddler and 1 dog and we had room to spare. The upstairs loft was perfect for anyone with a kid since they had their own little space. Really well decorated, great little beach library, and amazing views. Laurie was everything you could ask for in a host. Really clear check-in process, super responsive if we needed to ask something, and reasonable policies and processes. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a quiet, slow getaway where the focus is spending time on the beach and relaxing in a nice house. One tip - you need to bring your own linens for beds and towels. It was listed in the check-in info, so we had enough heads-up, but maybe good to know ahead of booking.

Great location and one of the best stocked kitchens I’ve seen in a vacation rental. A second TV would be nice however

Great location. House is right across the street from the path to the beach. Nice access to the channel from the dock in back. Kitchen is well equipped and house is comfortably furnished. Sent a note when we arrived, one mid-week, and one when we moved out and never got any responses at all from the property manager. This is the first VRBO we have stayed in where we got zero response from the property manager. Also the trash and recycling were overflowing when we got there. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Broadkill Beach for a quiet beach vacation.

This home is exactly as listed. It is clean, well laid out, nicely decorated, and is in a great location. We loved that it was right across the street from the beach. It also has gorgeous views off of the back porch overlooking the nature preserve. The sunsets are amazing and it is great for relaxing and bird watching. The owner was also an excellent host. We hope to stay here again in the future.

The first night we’re winds gusts or 45mph, we felt like we were on a cruise ship but very safe! I am not used to bringing our own linens and vacuuming while on vacation…. The house is lovely, plenty of areas for different conversations! The beach and wild life refuge is amazing for all to venture. Great location! It would be fun to visit again!

This home is exactly as listed. It is clean, well laid out, nicely decorated, and is in a great location. We loved that it was right across the street from the beach. It also has gorgeous views off of the back porch overlooking the nature preserve. The sunsets are amazing and it is great for relaxing and bird watching. The owner was also an excellent host. We hope to stay here again in the future.

The first night we’re winds gusts or 45mph, we felt like we were on a cruise ship but very safe! I am not used to bringing our own linens and vacuuming while on vacation…. The house is lovely, plenty of areas for different conversations! The beach and wild life refuge is amazing for all to venture. Great location! It would be fun to visit again!

Excellent location and amenities. 3 queen beds and several smaller ones provided us with lots of flexibility. Dining room table handled the 7 of us comfortably. Hope to return next year.

Beautiful home easy beach access and loved the wildlife. Comfortable and inviting. Loved it. The kitchen has everything you need. I was mad at myself because I forgot my binoculars. But did get to watch the eagles. Would definitely rent again.

Beautiful home easy beach access and loved the wildlife. Comfortable and inviting. Loved it. The kitchen has everything you need. I was mad at myself because I forgot my binoculars. But did get to watch the eagles. Would definitely rent again.

This was our 3rd year renting in Broadkill and our 12th at Delaware beaches, and our family of 6 was in immediate, unanimous agreement about returning next year! Laurie was a gracious host; she was quick to respond to questions and she reached out to us shortly after arrival to make sure we got in okay. She also wanted to ensure that the a/c and fans were keeping us cool throughout the entire house (they were!) during the hotter days. Because we stayed for 2 weeks, she checked in again to see if we needed any supplies refreshed halfway through our stay. Finally, Terry reached out ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Ida to make sure we were aware of the inclement weather on the way. The property is exactly as described in the listing, and for us the best things were the location and layout of the house, easy access to the beach and sound, and the incredible view of the wildlife preserve from the first floor. We enjoyed daily walks up and down the beach, bird watching over the preserve, and bringing a 2-person kayak out on the Broadkill sound & river. The night sky on a clear night was perfect for stargazing, and we had a blast watching the fiddler crabs near the dock. If you haven't been to Broadkill before, know that the nearest grocery and restaurants are about a 20 minute drive. This property is not a quick walk to the Broadkill store - but could be a great bike ride. Biting flies and mosquitos are unavoidable no matter the month, and the beach is often virtually empty. It's not super convenient, but if you're well prepared (or prepared to drive for supplies) and are looking for solitude, it's 5-stars all the way. We're already looking forward to coming back!

We have been staying at Broadkill for years and this year had to find a new place to stay.....so happy we found this place. Laurie was great, she was quick to respond and very welcoming. The home was clean and bigger than we thought. We had 3 kids on the trip, they fished off the dock in the morning and evening, and played in the ocean during the day. Beach access is right across the street. The house is very comfortable. Can't say enough about this rental!

We have been staying at Broadkill for years and this year had to find a new place to stay.....so happy we found this place. Laurie was great, she was quick to respond and very welcoming. The home was clean and bigger than we thought. We had 3 kids on the trip, they fished off the dock in the morning and evening, and played in the ocean during the day. Beach access is right across the street. The house is very comfortable. Can't say enough about this rental!

With a long view from the back porch over marsh preserve and a front porch view of the bay this is a wonderful setting. Beach access is a walk across the street It's near the end of a dead end street so traffic is minimal. Temps in the 90's when we were there so second floor was warm despite AC. Overall a wonderful vacation spot for family gathering.