Beach Plum: Delightful beachfront cottage perfect for couples and families.
About this house rental
Situated in Broadkill Beach, this charming house for $425 per night is a great option for your next break. Charming cottage on directly on the Delaware bay with breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Bay. Absolutely spectacular views of the sunrise. This is the sister property to our other house, The Blue Pearl on Broadkill Beach (VRBO#1163084). Check out our reviews there to see how we host our guests. We preserved the unique pagoda style house and updated the inside. The outdoor porch connects to the main living area and is where you'll spend your mornings, meal times, and game times. Dining table easily accommodates 6. Additional seating area on the other side of the porch with couch and papasan chair and ottoman. Superb view of the bay with huge windows all around and the luxury of being screened in! We've seen dolphins swimming in the bay from the porch. Windows on the north and south side allow for cool, refreshing cross breeze. The outdoor deck is expansive and perfect for morning stretches or yoga. A new outdoor sectional is available for outdoor lounging. The main floor is open and well-suited for family fun. Comfortable couches and sitting chair. All with beautiful views of the bay. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2021 with brand new appliances, including a new built in microwave, and dishwasher! We also have a new flat surface range oven. A new outdoor gas grill is available for use. An indoor 4-seater table is also present in the main area. Appliances: refrigerator, washer and dryer. Two bedrooms are upstairs and sleep 4 comfortably. One bedroom has a queen bed. The kids' room has a twin over full bunk. The upstairs full bathroom is completely renovated and has a shower and tub. We kept the original purple bathtub as a classic reminder of the original Beach Plum. The third bedroom is downstairs in the enclosed lower level. We call this the "Captain's quarters". There is a queen bed and large sitting area with a luxurious leather sectional. There is also a separate keyless entry door access to the lower level outdoor lower deck/beach. Please bring your own linen; bring bedding, pillow cases, and towels (indoor and outdoor). You'll need your own blankets/comforters as well. Specifically bring the following: lower level master bedroom: queen set (fitted sheet, flat sheet, 2 pillow cases); upstairs second bedroom: queen set (fitted sheet, flat sheet, 2 pillow cases); bunk room: twin set (top bunk: fitted sheet, flat sheet, 1 pillow case); full set (bottom bunk: fitted sheet, flat sheet, 2 pillow cases). Please also bring kitchen hand towels. We will provide one roll of paper towels, and one roll of toilet paper per bathroom (2). We will provide laundry detergent, trash bags, a clean sponge, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, and hand soap in all bathrooms. The laundry room is in the lower level and has a new washer and dryer. A second full bath also on this level in the laundry room. We have a spacious outdoor shower. It is absolutely perfect for washing off the kids before entering the house and very rejuvenating without the kids! Please rinse off before coming back into the house. Beach access is right off the deck onto the marked path or street side right onto the path. We are directly on the beach. No other houses are between us and the beach. This house is our gem and is perfect for reconnecting as a family. We love it. **If this property is full, see our sister Broadkill property Vrbo #1163084 (Blue Pearl) and the newest addition, The Lucky Tangerine Vrbo #2888480. Even if you don't choose our home, check out my Broadkill Beach apparel: hats, long-sleeve t-shirts, and canvas totes inspired by Broadkill and designed by me :) See photos and my website https://www.bestofbroadkill.com
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Broadkill Beach, DE
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(78 Reviews)
5.0
Enjoyed our time at Beach Plum, quiet peaceful location. The beach is just down the path from the deck.
5.0
Very clean and cozy space! Super quiet and easy beach access. Perfect for this time of the year!
4.0
Our family had a very nice time at the cottage. The location was perfect with easy access to the beach. The only issue we had was a very strong musty smell. We had to open the windows during the day to make it tolerable.
5.0
We loved our stay at Beach Plum. It couldn’t have been a better location for my family to enjoy a brief vacation. We definitely want to return next season.
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay. The beach was lovely and the location of the house was perfect. Hope to visit Broadkill Beach again.
5.0
The property was clean, and beautiful. The owner was very easy to get a hold of and very responsive if we asked or needed anything. The beach and surroundings were delightful. It was a great vacation:)
5.0
The house has a great view of the ocean. It has everything needed for a getaway with a well stocked kitchen and inside and outside room to relax. Thank you!
5.0
Beach Plum was exactly as advertised: a little slice of heaven on quiet and picturesque Broadkill Beach. Three of us - two adults and a teenager- spent Memorial Day weekend at the house and it could not have been better. Very comfortable and plenty roomy, the house has a wonderful view of the water and is right on the beach. The home is more than well appointed for a getaway. Monica was great and made the whole process very easy. Looking to make a visit to Beach Plum an annual retreat!
5.0
This was the perfect location for us. We enjoyed the water views and watching the distant ships make their way across the bay. The house was a cosy and comfortable basecamp for birding trips to Bombay Hook and Prime Hook wildlife refuges. It felt quite private yet not isolated.
5.0
We had good weather for mid-October, but even if not the views from indoor are super. You can hear the relaxing waves, and we all agreed that the naturalized dunes are far more appealing than beaches where the dunes are bull dosed. Rather than non-stop seagulls you instead hear song birds living in the dunes. Cute well kept house.
5.0
Great location, right on the beach. Spacious deck with beautiful sunrise views over the water. The owner was gracious and accommodated our last minute reservation.
5.0
My husband and my in-laws rented Beach Plum for a long weekend. It was the fourth house we've rented on Broadkill and this may be our favorite. The beach access is excellent (no huge drop-off due to erosion). The house is great for four adults as there is a bedroom (and bathroom) on the same level as the kitchen and another bed/bath below at ground level, allowing for some privacy. The house was spotless and had plenty of plates, silverware, pots and pans, etc. Beautiful views of the water from the enclosed porch and the living room (and the outside deck, although we were there during Ian so we didn't use the deck!). Lovely place!
5.0
Lovely beach and lovely house. I highly recommend it for families. Our kids already asked when we could go back
5.0
This is a hidden gem! So clean, comfortable and just steps to the beach. Absolutely love the outdoor shower. We have two very little kids and this place is great for them. We hope to be back again next year!
5.0
The house was very clean and location was fantastic. We had the beach all to ourselves, and the kids loved the calm water. We followed Monica's recommendation to use plenty of bug spray and didn't have too many issues.
5.0
Monica was great with keeping us updated on when we could arrive. We loved the house. Honestly we couldn’t have asked for a better location. We hope to return next year.
5.0
Beach front location with rustic charm & a very comfortable stay.
3.0
Nice views but the jellyfish made the bay unswimmable so we ended up having to travel to other beaches to enjoy the water a lot more than we’d planned. The house was small for our family of 5. We’d opt for Lewes or Rehoboth next time.
5.0
So many good things to say... the host, Monica is first rate and communication from her was excellent, both before and during our stay. The property itself is bright, clean and comfortable and is exactly as depicted in the photos. The back deck is large with nice furniture and a great view. The beach is great: large, private and uncrowded. Even on "busy" days it wasn't busy.
The only issues we had were nature related. One was the flies. On most days there weren't an issue but on the days when the wind blows out to sea - we had two of them - the flies made their presence known. And you can bathe in Deep Woods Off - they don't care.
We also had two days where we were unable to swim due to jellyfish. Given how much fun we had in the water the other days, that was disappointing.
Overall though a really great place to spend a week!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Broadkill. The house felt like "home" immediately when we arrived. Our host Monica checked in with us and always responded promptly. We enjoyed the broadkill general store. Very good pizza and probably the best donuts ever!!! Very quiet town and we always felt safe.
Only negative blaming mother nature were the bugs. The mosquitoes were out during our trip so if you are thinking of staying make sure you wear long pants and sleeves while getting into the car while leaving. Also bug spray bug spray!!! Flies on beach were bad during our stay since wind was blowing from the preserve. When it wasn't, we loved the beach and water. So private. Heaven on earth! Those bad fly days we waited until it was clear out or just headed to rehoboth beach. Thanks again for sharing your lovely home with us!
5.0
Cozy and comfortable stay
We enjoyed our stay at Broadkill. The house felt like "home" immediately when we arrived. Our host Monica checked in with us and always responded promptly. We enjoyed the broadkill general store. Very good pizza and probably the best donuts ever!!! Very quiet town and we always felt safe.
Only negative blaming mother nature were the bugs. The mosquitoes were out during our trip so if you are thinking of staying make sure you wear long pants and sleeves while getting into the car while leaving. Also bug spray bug spray!!! Flies on beach were bad during our stay since wind was blowing from the preserve. When it wasn't, we loved the beach and water. So private. Heaven on earth! Those bad fly days we waited until it was clear out or just headed to rehoboth beach. Thanks again for sharing your lovely home with us!
5.0
Perfect!
Just what we wanted for a relaxing family vacation. The house is exactly as described and very clean. Monica was very easy to communicate with. We loved having our morning coffee on the deck and the easy walk to the beach. The Broadkill Store was so convenient for lunch and ice cream. Our kids did not want to leave, so we hope to come back next year!
4.0
We had a great time at this cottage. The beach was private which was wonderful. We didn't feel comfortable swimming because of all the horseshoe crabs but had fun dippng our toes and relaxing by the water. The sand was great and many castles were built. Only complaint would be the bugs.
4.0
Great time at the beach!
We had a great time at this cottage. The beach was private which was wonderful. We didn't feel comfortable swimming because of all the horseshoe crabs but had fun dippng our toes and relaxing by the water. The sand was great and many castles were built. Only complaint would be the bugs.
5.0
Just Plum perfect
An ideal vacation home. Just a few steps to the private beach, surrounded by the birds and a wildlife refuge, and within convenient striking distance to Lewes, Cape Henlopen and Rehoboth, we even took a day trip to Chincoteague. The beach was pristine, with warm water, decent shells (we even found a shark tooth), and some straggling horseshoe crabs. At night, we enjoyed hunting ghost crabs and roasting smores. The house had everything we needed, was spacious, and offered beach views from the deck, 4 season porch, and living area. Just a note on bugs, as it was on our mind when we booked: the mosquitos can be brutal when you're on the ground grilling or making your way to the beach, but repellant and/or a brisk pace solves it. In general, they can't handle the breeze on the beach or deck. And biting flies weren't a problem.
4.0
Great family getaway
We loved our time here! Steps from the beach, tons of horseshoe crabs, sand crabs and ghost crabs! My kids loved it! Catching crabs on the river was great and we were pretty close to Rehobeth for some boardwalk time. Quick responses from host too! My only critique was that the televisions had no Netflix or DVD players. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
It was nice being right on the beach. My family and enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Relaxing
It was nice being right on the beach. My family and enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Family beach trip
Our visit was wonderful and travel with two kids (6 and 2.5 years old) was far better than we anticipated. Two trips per day out to the beach and lots of nature to enjoy… we will be back! Thank you Monica and family for sharing your wonderful home!
5.0
Monica was so helpful during our stay. Easy walk to the beach with kids with a great beach. Loved the outdoor deck and furniture to lounge. Thank you!
5.0
I have enjoyed another stay at Beach Plum. The house is the perfect beach get away. Great scenery, great location. The house is well kept and clean.
It's a very quiet neighborhood where you can enjoy the private beach, the noise of waves crashing on the shore sitting on the deck relaxing.
Monica is a fabulous host!!! From booking to checkout the process is easy, straight forward and no detail is left out.
I will be looking forward to future stays at Beach Plum.
5.0
Great Place To Get Away
I have enjoyed another stay at Beach Plum. The house is the perfect beach get away. Great scenery, great location. The house is well kept and clean.
It's a very quiet neighborhood where you can enjoy the private beach, the noise of waves crashing on the shore sitting on the deck relaxing.
Monica is a fabulous host!!! From booking to checkout the process is easy, straight forward and no detail is left out.
I will be looking forward to future stays at Beach Plum.
5.0
Awesome get Away
Monica was so helpful during our stay. Easy walk to the beach with kids with a great beach. Loved the outdoor deck and furniture to lounge. Thank you!
5.0
Coastal charm
Three old friends from all over the States loved this light-filled, perfectly located beach house. Even in season, it would be without the usual crowds, noise, tackiness. No hostess could have been more pleasant -or easy-to work with. When a short in the stove blew all lights out, help was sent within the hour and, unbelievably, a new stove was installed the next day. The Lloyd’s grocery stove in Lewes is great and the town is charming. Wildlife refuge areas are close and beautiful. Cape May-Lewes Ferry allows a nice day trip.
4.0
Pleasant view
House is in a nice location
5.0
Amazing views
This house’s views and location are just as advertised - absolutely stunning. Short walk on the path to the beach and in a quiet neighborhood. It was a restorative stay!
5.0
Wonderful
What a great weekend escape! We absolutely loved having the beach at our fingertips and our morning coffee on the deck while in awe of the sunrise. We were so sad to leave and hope to be back!
5.0
The pictures in the listing don't do this property justice. It is so bright and cozy inside! This trip, it was just me and my husband, and we had plenty of space, but the house is definitely divided up nicely for two small families to easily share the space with enough privacy. We hope to come back sometime with another couple.
The beach was easily accessible and very private. Our stay was in the middle of September during the week, so we can't speak on busier seasons, but we were able to spend most of our beach time completely alone.
Getting to the property and around to other parts of Delaware was incredibly easy and stress-free as well. There is one main access road leading out of the neighborhood that goes directly to Highway 1 which runs the length of the whole state along the coast. Finding food, gas, entertainment, and shopping was no issue at all!
Broadkill Beach was such an unexpected delight for us. We were looking for a place we could be away from others while enjoying the seaside. This home did not disappoint. We hope to make the trip back again.
5.0
The pictures in the listing don't do this property justice. It is so bright and cozy inside! This trip, it was just me and my husband, and we had plenty of space, but the house is definitely divided up nicely for two small families to easily share the space with enough privacy. We hope to come back sometime with another couple.The beach was easily accessible and very private. Our stay was in the middle of September during the week, so we can't speak on busier seasons, but we were able to spend most of our beach time completely alone.Getting to the property and around to other parts of Delaware was incredibly easy and stress-free as well. There is one main access road leading out of the neighborhood that goes directly to Highway 1 which runs the length of the whole state along the coast. Finding food, gas, entertainment, and shopping was no issue at all! Broadkill Beach was such an unexpected delight for us. We were looking for a place we could be away from others while enjoying the seaside. This home did not disappoint. We hope to make the trip back again.
5.0
Cozy and Inviting Home Away from Home
The pictures in the listing don't do this property justice. It is so bright and cozy inside! This trip, it was just me and my husband, and we had plenty of space, but the house is definitely divided up nicely for two small families to easily share the space with enough privacy. We hope to come back sometime with another couple.
The beach was easily accessible and very private. Our stay was in the middle of September during the week, so we can't speak on busier seasons, but we were able to spend most of our beach time completely alone.
Getting to the property and around to other parts of Delaware was incredibly easy and stress-free as well. There is one main access road leading out of the neighborhood that goes directly to Highway 1 which runs the length of the whole state along the coast. Finding food, gas, entertainment, and shopping was no issue at all!
Broadkill Beach was such an unexpected delight for us. We were looking for a place we could be away from others while enjoying the seaside. This home did not disappoint. We hope to make the trip back again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Broadkill Beach?
The average price for a rental in Broadkill Beach is $400 per night. This rental is $25 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach Plum: Delightful beachfront cottage perfect for couples and families.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beach Plum: Delightful beachfront cottage perfect for couples and families. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beach Plum: Delightful beachfront cottage perfect for couples and families.?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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