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"STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"

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Imagine staying at Calypso Cottage, a tranquil retreat nestled just a two-minute walk from the beach. As you relax on the front patio's Adirondack chairs, let the soothing sound of waves calm your mind. Enjoy added privacy with a second cottage on site and unwind in comfort with an outdoor hot/cold shower, private patios and multiple amenities including beach chairs and umbrellas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61582 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • 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.

"STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"

In this lovely coastal town of Broadkill Beach stands a captivating two-bedroom cottage + Bonus Retreat. Nestled just a 25-minute drive from the vibrant Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and a 21-minute drive from the stunning Cape Henlopen State Park, this property offers the perfect base for your coastal getaway.

As a traveler, you'll delight in the thoughtful amenities that await you, including free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, and a smart TV to keep you entertained. The fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and more, will allow you to savor delicious home-cooked meals. Unwind in the cozy living room or step outside to enjoy the beach loungers on the front patio.

Venture out and explore the nearby attractions, such as the picturesque Cape May-Lewes Ferry, just a 22-minute drive away. Return to your home-away-from-home, where you'll find all the essentials, including 3 bathrooms, basic soaps, a hair dryer, and an iron and board. With air conditioning and heating, you'll be comfortable no matter the weather.

Embrace the coastal charm and make lasting memories at our Broadkill Beach cottage!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,582 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Linens and Towels are not Supplied.
A short-term rental contract will be sent via email after booking. It must be signed and returned in 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled.
In booking the cottage, you are agreeing to the house rules and the rental agreement on this page.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: With a paid pet fee of $30 per day

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the area

Located in Milton, this cottage is near the beach. Milton Historical Society and Lightship Overfalls are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Midway Speedway and Cannonball Museum. Shell We Golf and Jungle Jim's River Safari Water Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Milton travel guide
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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • A warm summer night.
    Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coastal observation tower from World War II
    Cape Henlopen State Park
    22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Lewes Beach featuring a lighthouse, a beach and general coastal views
    Lewes Beach
    23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Peaceful dunes
    Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    27 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Prime Hook Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Abbott’s Grill
    13 min drive
  • The Wheelhouse
    21 min drive
  • Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
    21 min drive
  • Lewes Oyster House
    20 min drive
  • Notting Hill Coffee Roastery
    21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat" located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook Beach and Broadkill Beach Beaches. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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"STEPS TO SAND - Two Cottage Classic Gem Retreat" Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, cozy beach cottage. Only a few steps to the beach. The cottage has a fun beach vibe. Kitchen well-stocked. Beds comfy. There is a separate extra suite in the back that we didn’t use, but would be nice if traveling with a larger group. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

The cottage is amazing and this was our 2nd stay, which was just as good as the first. You are literally steps from the beach in a relaxing/secluded area. The cottage has everything you could want and the owners go above and beyond to make sure you have a fantastic time. We are already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Broadkill Cottage

This is our second year staying at this cottage. It's ideal for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

1st time at Broadkill beach

Itis the cute cottage Clean At tge beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Quiet Get away

Clean house - nice location- quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great house - Clean, cozy & comfortable

This is a.great house steps from the beach. Very clean, comfortable beds, nice neighborhood. Loved having places to put our stuff (dressers, wall hooks, closets). We enjoyed sitting in the sun room and spending time together in the living room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

family vacation

We enjoyed the Calypso Cottage and BKB very much- it was a very relaxing place with lots of activities close by if you wanted to go to Lewes or Rehobeth. We biked and swam every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flo B., Eastern Shore of MD

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

Adorable & Clean

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The quest cottage was perfect for our son & daughter-in-law with a young baby. Quick easy walk to the dog friendly beach. Very clean and lots of little things that made the vacay enjoyable - games for rainy day, beach chairs, bikes, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Perfection

The cottage is absolutely amazing in a quiet location. It was perfect for my family and everything was well organized and easily located. Nannette was very accommodating and made sure the trip went smoothly. We will definitely be returning to this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Tranquil

Very comfortable and attractive cottage. Good communication with the host. Quite neighborhood. Nice beach for walking. Very convenient to have a store so close. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Perfect

First, my family and I loved everything about Calypso Cottage! Second, we loved the location-quiet, uncrowded, water/beach was perfect for swimming, lounging, reading and relaxing although we didn’t have much luck fishing during our stay. I highly recommend Calypso Cottage and Broadkill Beach for the perfect vacation to get away from it all! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Adorable beach cottage

Our stay at this beach cottage was great! Nannette really thought of everything to make this place feel like home. Super clean and fun, inviting beach colors and decor. The bonus guest house is perfect for those who may want their separate space, but still be close by. It was really nice to have access to the bikes as well. Owner was responsive to questions and checked on us as well. The beach is a very short walk, as is the small store. We loved our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy U.

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

Beach Cottage

Owner was terrific at responding instantly to texts, This cottage has been updated beautifully, It is spotlessly clean and within seconds to walking to beach, Only negative is the biting flies! recommend lots and lots of bug spray, Having the owners suite separate from cottage was a nice bonus, It’s a lovely place that soon will be totally rebuilt with high end beach homes,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

greta w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful! I loved it! Perfect location. The house had everything we needed. I appreciated how dog friendly the house was. Our old gal Roxy enjoyed herself very much. My only negative remark would be the kitchen needs a few more large serving/mixing bowls as well as larger cereal/salad bowls. I realize that most people don’t cook on vacation but I do. I ran out of large bowls for fruit salad, pasta salads I had made for our stay. But that’s me, I’m a cook even on vacation. Nannette was so responsive, she checked in with us to make sure we checked in with no problem. We’ve stayed in many rentals, in the US and Ireland and this is in my top 10. I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself. Beach was extremely quiet at this time of year which was different but nice. Looking forward to returning again to stay.
Our gal Roxy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith A.

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

Visit DE

Nice and clean house, steps to beach for a visit with grandkids. Loved the separate cottage like in-law suite. Allowed some down time and privacy. Location was a short drive to Lewis, DE and perfect for nature lovers. The step down to the beach is a bit washed out, just have to watch your steps. However there is a public entrance a few blocks away and a small store to grab ice cream and a sandwiches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine 2.

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

Cute beach cottage

Adorable cottage, well maintained and super clean! Steps from very quiet and dog friendly beach. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and the suite out back was great for extra privacy. Host was great with communication. Definitely pack some bug spray, as others have mentioned. We came prepared. The area is quiet but close enough to Lewes/Rehoboth if looking for activities. We enjoyed taking the ferry from Lewes to Cape May for a day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Great beach stay

We really enjoyed our stay at calypso cottage. The home was great for me, my husband, our 2 year old child and our dog. The location and proximity to the beach was perfect! The beach itself was nice and quiet, and dog friendly. The neighborhood is also very nice to walk/bike. Broadkill beach is a little off the beaten path so the nearest stores (with the exception of the broadkill store) and town is about a 10-15 minute drive, which for us was fine. You can also venture to nice restaurants in Lewes, which was about 20 minutes away. The home was clean and well equipped. The bonus cottage was a nice plus as well. The only negative was the bugs. Even with lots of bug spray I still ended up getting eaten up. Regardless , I definitely still recommend calypso cottage and would love to visit again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Amazing in the Off-Season

My partner, my roommate, and I stayed here for a week with our fur babies in early October. It was everything we were hoping for and expecting. The weather was still perfect for lazy beach days. The property was perfect for us, especially as a couple with a friend. The separate suite was so nice for us to have privacy but still be able to come together as a group when we wanted to. I love the beach here, it’s quiet and cozy and great for fur family members. Lots of dog centric locals who weren’t bothered by friendly greetings from my wet and sandy Aussie. The house was incredibly clean, perfectly outfitted with all the necessities, all the modern touches, but still retaining all the retro charm you could ask for. Nannette was super communicative, incredibly responsive and available, and the keyless check in was a breeze. 10/10 we will absolutely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. House was clean and had everything we needed and communications with owner was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant cottage within minutes to the beach. Lots of thoughtful amenities and the house was well maintained and clean. The smaller unit behind the main one is a nice option for a larger party.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was absolutely lovely and incredibly charming! Having the secondary cottage on the same property was the perfect setup for travelling with family. The attention to detail was phenomenal; little signs that described how to use the showers, which cabinet doors were permanently fixed so you knew not to try to open them, recommendations on plugging in one appliance at a time so the breaker doesn't trip, etc. We had a fantastic experience and the location was amazing! Nannette (the host) was extremely responsive and helpful, even recommended things for us to do with our kiddos. Would definitley stay here again!
Beautiful moonrise over the Delaware Bay from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Perfect Beach Cottages!

These cute little beach cottage couldn't be more perfect! Absolutely adorable, clean, well stocked, great amenties, and a prefect layout for a small family or friends. The beach is literally
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

relaxing week at beach

Broadkill beach is lovely. Enjoyed the quietness, waves, and community of this area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinri H.

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

Great location right by the beach

Chose this location because the beach is dog friendly (off-leash). Owner made sure the check-in process was smooth. We had a great time exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Broadkill Beach Week

The property was perfect for our needs. It was comfortable, clean and well stocked with cooking and kitchen supplies as well as beach chairs etc and so close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023