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Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Nestled within the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge, Prime Hook Retreat offers a serene escape with unobstructed views of the Delaware Bay from its sunroom and four spacious bedrooms. Unwind in the game-filled sunroom, enjoy family dinners at the large dining table, or relax on the front patio under starry night skies.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street

Newly available in 2023. See our other Prime Hook property at I.D.#1460435.

Prime Hook Retreat is a spacious four bedroom two bathroom house that sits directly on the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge. The house is open and bright with views of the Refuge from the second story living room, balcony, and all four bedrooms. From the front of the house, enjoy the view of the Delaware Bay in the fully enclosed sun room.

This house has plenty of space to spread out! The large sunroom has comfortable couches to enjoy the view of the bay or an afternoon nap. A game table with an assortment of board games and puzzles for fun with family or friends. Or just sit back in one of the chairs and read a good book. The living room has a beautiful view of the marsh with plenty of seating to socialize or watch a movie. Seat the whole family at the large dining table for dinner or games. Or if you like, enjoy that meal on the front patio under the sunroom.

A laundry and full bathroom are on the ground level along with an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach.

Located in the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge, this quiet community is away from the hustle and bustle of crowds and traffic. Enjoy the wildlife, star filled night sky, and wide open sandy beach.

Get the best of all that Prime Hook Has to offer from this house sitting directly on the wildlife refuge and beach access directly across the street. Watch the sun rise over the bay and set across the marsh.


Only 2 1/2 hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC, and 25 - 30 minutes to the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, beautiful ocean front Cape Henlopen state park, and historic Lewes. Outlet shopping, fabulous restaurants, and amusements are all a short drive away.

Sleeps 8 (or more with owner approval) people on two full beds, 1 queen, and two singles. Linens and towels included.

This is a pet friendly house allowing one pet with additional cleaning fee. Additional pets may be allowed with owner approval.

Property manager

Mike & Laura Burke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do no strp the beds
Remove all trash and place in outside bins. No need to move bins to the street.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

additional guests allowed with owner approval and fee
Additional pet may be allowed with owner approval and fee. Unregistered pets incur a minimum $200 fee.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Additional pet possible with owner approval, fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Milford, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Milford, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Slaughter Beach - 21 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Lewes Beach - 32 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 34 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Po' Boys Creole Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪China Wok - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Backyard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Connection - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. South Rookery Golf Course and Rookery Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Prime Hook Retreat - Amazing View of the Refuge - Beach Access Across the Street Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

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

Place was just as the ad said it would be

Clean, quiet and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva W.

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

Sunshine Sisters

We all loved the property. Wonderful views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great time

Quiet and pretty. Hosts very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Off season getaway

This property was perfect for a weekend away and we feel we’ve discovered a new location we’ll be returning to in the future! The house was everything we hoped and the hosts both friendly and very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dray G.

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

Nice place to stay

Home is beautiful with marsh behind you and the beach in front of you! Home has views all around and home has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Lovely stay!

We had a lovely stay. House is wonderful, all basic amenities, hosts very accessible, wonderful location. Highly recommend and will definitely be revisiting!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

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

Great stay

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina E.

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

Beautiful home

What a peaceful location and comfortable home! We enjoyed the views and bird watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline C.

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

Utterly magical

What a spectacular stay! The location could not be more gorgeous. We walked back and forth to the beach dozens of times a day (very helpful when you’re traveling with a toddler and a bigger group!) and adored the bird watching and nearby trails. We took advantage of the beach toys, and the wonderful selection of games, and made family meals in the kitchen. We did end up having to drive into town for some supplies (they were out of cooking oil, laundry detergent, and the grill lighter was out of lighter fluid), but we didn’t mind—just want to make sure everyone knows to bring what you need. A few of our party have bad backs and struggled some with the pillows and mattresses, but we loved the place so much we’d come back even with the achey backs. Watching the sun set over the marshes from the little balcony, and the sun rise from the sun room on the plush, comfy couches more than made up for it. A perfect home for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Great Place

Very clean and well maintained home. Location is beautiful. Excellent communication with the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda S.

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

Great Stay!!

My family and I had a wonderful trip. Beach house was exactly what we needed and perfect for us. Definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Fun, family stay at the beach

The house was a great size and nicely laid out with many open spaces for all of us. We loved the sun room and spent a lot of time there working on puzzles and playing games and just relaxing. It also had all the tools and items we needed for daily use. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Slice of heaven!

Such a beautiful spot between the wildlife refuge and the Bay! Very comfortable house with everything we needed, spectacular sunsets and quick walk across the quiet road to the beach. Owners were responsive and helpful. So nice to be able to have our dog with us. We’ve stayed in several houses on this stretch of Prime Hook and this was our favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

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

Family vacation.

Beautiful views from both sides of the property. Quiet street. Short walk to the water. Great for toddlers to play in. Bring bug spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle M.

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

Peaceful Family Getaway

House was clean and neat. All was as expected. Neighborhood was super quiet. Enjoyed the views, and easy access to bay! This would be a great base point for your visit to Delaware beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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

Lovely, Scenic, Quiet Retreat

Very clean and roomy house with spacious back room. Some nice personal touches. Stunning views of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge from rear of property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

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

Keep prime hook a secret!

Everything about this stay was ideal. Nice kitchen. Two bathrooms. Plenty of dining room and living room space. The little balcony off the back was a great place to enjoy AM coffee. Beautiful enclosed upstairs deck looking toward the ocean. A charcoal grill was great! Closets in every bedroom. BYO beach chairs - sunbrellas provided
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory M.

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

Beautiful and Dog Friendly

Prime Hook is a beautiful place to stay. The sunsets are stunning and the wildlife refuge is peaceful. The beach is unspoiled and dog friendly. Nearby restaurants are dog friendly too. The location of this house is perfect with gorgeous views both of the refuge and the bay, and the beach is a minute away. The house is large, comfortable, and exceptionally clean. So nice to have linens included and beds made. Our family had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica Y.

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

Beach Getaway

This property was clean and so roomy. The owners thought of everything to make our stay - from linen to bath towels plus games & books for down time entertainment. The views were absolutely amazing - on one side was the Prime Hook Refuge and the other the beach water. It was a short walk to the beach and we loved the fact it was so natural with Horseshoe crabs and sand crabs. There was an amazing breeze that kept us comfortable despite the heat. The owners were responsive to our inquiries and our stay was just the family getaway we were hoping to have. Would definitely stay here again & highly recommend to others to consider for their vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Elkins Park, PA

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

Prime Hook Getaway

We had a wonderful time in Prime Hook. The house is perfectly located between the bay and the nature preserve with a quick drive into Lewes. We spent time on the beach, canoed the preserve canoe trail and had dinner in Lewes. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Spacious House DIRECTLY Across from the Ocean

This place was an absolute delight for the week that the family and I stayed here. Everything was open and spacious, nothing felt cramped, and everyone had room to chill. The kids loved being able to play in the sun room, in the basement, or just hang out in their own room in between trips out to eat or beach visits. The kitchen was equipped enough for what we needed and the dining area was great for the kids breakfast and lunches. The walk to the beach is short and sweet, just right across the road. Plenty of place to setup there where you aren't directly in front of another houses property, and no coral or anything else intrusive in your way when going for a swim. We would 100% book this house again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great House

We stayed here in March 2024. House was very clean, kitchen very good condition and had upscale dishes, etc. Fantastic views! We enjoyed watching the sun rise on the bay, and also watching the sun set over the preserve. Beds and furniture was comfortable. TV easy to use. Instructions from the owner was helpful. It was just 2 of us, but this would be a great place for a family, or larger group. The owners were very helpful, good communication, easy access. Check out was easy. We enjoyed sitting on the bay beach, and easy access to Lewes and Rehoboth.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Our family has visited Primehook before and this is the best house we have stayed in. With amazing views in every direction, we enjoyed both sunrise and sunset. It was perfect for our family, ages 7 to 70, our group is already talking about our next visit. Everything was as described! The house was well thought out and organized. In general, just a fantastic space. The bedrooms and living areas were comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. When we had any questions or concerns Mike was professional and quick to respond. Thanks again Mike and Laura.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meegan W.

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

Very fun week and great home!

This was our 5th summer vacation at Primehook and it never disappoints. We bring 4 very active, sports oriented boys and they are never bored. We spent the days kayaking, skim boarding, paddle boarding, and we took the short drive to Rehoboth one day for putt putt, boardwalk fries and dinner out. The nights were spent building cozy campfires and catching sharks. Yep. A little scary but the boys loved every second. The house is very clean and well kept and the hosts were really awesome. Everything you need to cook with is in the kitchen and amazing sunsets over the marsh. We will be back next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Peaceful beach community

My husband and I were very comfortable in Mike and Laura's house. It was very clean and spacious. The view of the wildlife refuge out the back slider was amazing. The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood quiet.We cooked all our meals in the kitchen which was well-equipped. I enjoyed reading in the evenings on the enclosed front porch addition. I got to watch a magnificent fireworks display from there on the 4th of July. The house is perfectly located in a remote, farming community, yet close to the coastal highway for easy access to Lewes, Henlopen State Park, Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches, and Fenwick Island. We even spent a day in Assateague. Thank you so much Mike and Laura! ~ Deb & Jim
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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