Slaughter Beach Vacation Rental house

Comfortable, Rustic 4 Bedrm on Quiet Beach. Vacation in Bygone Era. Pets Welcome

Slaughter Beach house rental - Only a Few Steps from the Beach
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Description House, 1300 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Amenities beach, village, tennis court, pets considered, air-conditioning, DVD
Rates No rental rates available - please contact the owner
F. Chickering
917-498-4139
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Slaughter Beach vacation house rental 4 bedrooms ( 3 doubles, pr twins) sleeps 8, 1.5 baths, + outdoor shower

The Windjammer, built in 1927, is a perfect retreat from the 21st Century. Gentle surf & quiet beaches are made for relaxation. 1st floor apartment has 4 BR (new AC units) with cross ventilation & sliding 'barn' doors to BRs, LR/DR, glass and screen porch direct to beach, bath with stall shower + 1/2 bath, old fashioned kitchen seating 4. Pet friendly. Prime Hook Nature Preserve at back door for birding. Don’t expect high speed access. Bring favorite DVDs for a cozy evening in, forget the cable. Picnic table, chairs, & hammock on the beach, delightful outdoor shower. Tennis courts & playground a short walk. Restaurants 20 minutes away in Milford, & charming Lewes, 25 minutes away. The bustle of Rehoboth Beach with its pristine sand, lively crowds & heavier surf is 30 min away. Golf, fishing, outlet shopping lure you for an afternoon. Travel back half a century: just 2 hrs & 15 min from Baltimore; 2 hrs 40 min from Philadelphia; 2 hrs 45 min from Washington and 3 hrs 15 min from NYC
Slaughter Beach house rental - Only a Few Steps from the Beach

Only a Few Steps from the Beach
Slaughter Beach house rental - Dining on the glass and screen porch facing beach

Dining on the glass and screen porch facing beach
Slaughter Beach house rental - Twin Bedroom

Twin Bedroom
Slaughter Beach house rental - Living room

Living room
Slaughter Beach house rental - Sunroom with Swing

Sunroom with Swing
Slaughter Beach house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Slaughter Beach house rental - Kids Love Sand

Kids Love Sand
Slaughter Beach house rental - Gentle Surf

Gentle Surf
Slaughter Beach house rental - Imagine Yourself here!

Imagine Yourself here!
Slaughter Beach house rental - Enjoy Sunset

Enjoy Sunset
Slaughter Beach house rental - The Beach in Lovely in Fall and Winter

The Beach in Lovely in Fall and Winter
Slaughter Beach house rental - View From Bay Avenue - Plenty of Parking

View From Bay Avenue - Plenty of Parking

Location: Delaware < USA

Nearest Airport: BWI PHL at 100 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Lewes at 25 Miles
Nearest Train: Wilmington at 77 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Delaware 1 at 5 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 13 Metres
Car: necessary
Slaughter Beach is a place time forgot. Much as it was 50 years ago, the area is protected by the Prime Hook National Wildlife Preserve. One little store for the basics and a volunteer fire company serve the 151 houses in the community. Mispillion light, Dupont Nature Center, and the nearby marina and boat launch support fishing. It takes less than half an hour to get to historic Lewes, Charming Milford or trendy Rehoboth Beach. The beach is not 'processed', but sandy, with pebbles and light vegetation. The surf is gentle. Horseshoe crabs are so notable as to be symbolic of the village.
Slaughter Beach map
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Slaughter Beach, Delaware

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Additional information about rental rates

  • $1350 in season $1100 out of season per week. Longer terms considered.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Slaughter Beach, Delaware

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 1300 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
  • beach
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic
General:
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • telephone
  • activities guide
  • ceiling fans
  • air-conditioning
  • local maps
Kitchen:
  • microwave
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • refrigerator
  • cooking utensils
  • dish washer
  • washing machine
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • oven
  • lobster pot
  • freezer
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet
    Exterior Shower - Outdoor Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • Comfortable beds with pillows, light blankets, spreads, drawer space, limited hanging space, blinds, and window AC and reading lamps.
Entertainment:
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • books adult
  • CD
  • books
  • VCR
  • books kids
  • DVD
Communication / Internet:
  • cell phone
Outside:
  • parking
  • outdoor grill
  • parking off street
  • deck wood
  • barbecue
  • tennis court
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • screened porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • 6 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • long term renters welcome
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • cycling
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • golf
  • antiquing
  • fishing
Onsite Equipment:
  • cooler large
  • beach chairs
Attractions:
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • bay/sound
  • marina
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • beachcombing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • outlet shopping
  • sound/bay fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional
Notes: This first floor of a 2 family building is charming and comfortable, not luxurious. The beach is very natural and uncrowded (25 people far as the eye could see this Memorial day). The accommodations are much like those I remember as a child more than 30 years ago. The bathroom has a new stall shower; a half bath adds convenience. The kitchen works well, and has two refrigerators, but has that rubbed off at the edges quality. A clothesline for that fresh air smell compliments the washing machine. Tennis court and a modest children's playground are close. The water is shallow, though swimmable, with very gentle surf. After storms there is lots of fine sea weed. Children love to play tag with the small waves. This is a lovely place to forget the modern world. There is a local land line phone and OK cell reception. NO DSL etc. Bring your own towels, sheets and pillow cases, and remember, the real grocery stores and restaurants are about 25 minutes.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Slaughter Beach, Delaware

The Beach: Slaughter beach is a quiet town of less than 200 homes. A volunteer fire department and a MiniMart/Bait and Tackle shop are the only businesses. The beach itself is sandy with some pebbles in parts, depending upon the tides. Also to be found on the beach are shells, horseshoe crab shells, washed up reeds, and other natural materials. The beach is not raked or processed like resort beaches, but is very natural. The surf is generally gentle. As with all outdoor places, at some times of the year there will be wildlife. Horse shoe crabs mate there in the spring. When the breeze is absent and their has been rain, bugs may be present in the evenings.

The House: The house is well maintained, but basic. Since the decor is attractive, but not fancy, well behaved children and pets are welcome. This is a place to relax and enjoy yourself, not a place to worry about the sand tracked in from the beach. A pair of Adirondak chairs, a hammock, and pic-nic table on the beach provide an outdoor suit!

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Slaughter Beach, Delaware

Rating
5 out of 5

Great Getaway

Eklektech Maryland
Review Submitted: July 6, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
If you want quiet, room, and a beach at your door, you can't do better. This is an old-fashioned beach house in a small quiet community. Lots of parking. Yes, sometimes there are some bugs, and sometimes in Spring dead horseshoe crabs (that's the origin of the beach's name); not a big deal. Very quiet, but half a hour to shops, restaurants and more lively towns, with this to come back to, to relax. Plenty of space inside. Kitchen is adequate for vacation purposes. Whether you want to swim, walk, bicycle, or veg-out, this is great.
Owner's Response: We aim to please. At the thoughtful suggestion of this renter, we have added a variety of kitchen implements that should improve the ease of cooking away from home.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

4th of July!!

tinalazar baltimore
Review Submitted: July 11, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
It was great fun!
The Slaughter Beach FIREWORKS are fabulous!
Thanks!!!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

Rustic Charm

PerfectlyRelaxed Baltimore, MD
Review Submitted: July 8, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
Steps from the beach, this big and clean vacation house is perfect for those who, like me, prefer lots of privacy on their beach vacation. This secluded retreat on a private beach is ideal for long walks on the beach, bike rides through the quiet town, and eating fresh fruit from the farm stands that line the highway on the way to the house. I thoroughly enjoyed my vacation at this rustic paradise.
Owner's Response: This is the experience we strive to provide!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Like My Grandparents House!

Galeeena Baltimore, MD
Review Submitted: July 7, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
It is so sweetly nostalgic of my grandparent's house on the Long Island Sound. I love the barn doors and that all of us could be there together! I also appreciated the airconditioners, even though we only needed them one night.

Just steps to the wide sandy beach, but, miles from the toursity crowded beach scene. Private and rustic with friendly neighbors who say Hi! and keep walking... The days were breezy and mostly sunny. The nights it rained cleared the air and we enjoyed them on the porch facing the beach.

The little community store had reasonable prices for the few things we wanted or forgot. We bought fun horseshoe crab shaped cutting boards for our friends! Don't miss Joe's farm stand on Rt. 1 North, just a couple miles south of Slaughter Beach Rd.

We enjoyed a half day trip to Lewes, but relished the quiet and relative solitude of cooking with our friends and hanging out in the spacious living room. We all brought our favorite DVD's and shared the laughs!

I felt really relaxed after a week there, better than the go, go, Go! we seem to do when we stay in a resort town.

Oh, the gentle waves were great for the little ones! The kayakers seemed to enjoy the Bay as well. Can't wait to come back!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
3 out of 5

last week in June 2008

I hate flies Maryland
Review Submitted: July 1, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
I knew the accommodations were not going to be fancy, but I did expect the appliances to work and an overall cleanliness. The linens on the beds were stained. The hot water line on the washing machine was corroded; only cold water was available. The hot water smelled strongly of sulfer. The location to the beach could not be better...only a few steps away! However, the beach was strewn with dead horseshoe crabs, the flies were ferocious (4 different kinds, someone from the local store told me) and the water was very muddy and dirty looking. On a good day, when the wind is right and the flies aren't dominating the beach, it's beautiful. Local peolpe are hesitant to swim in the water, though. Slaughter Beach is very far removed from civilization. There is one local store and a firehouse in the town. One must travel about 20 minutes to get an ice cream cone or some beer. Overall, my stay was restful, but the amount of flies and the muddy water was surprising and disappointing. I brought my dog and when he wasn't being eaten alive by flies (sometimes he was bloody from the bites) he had a wonderful time. He could walk along the beach without a leash almost anytime. The beach was never crowded. The owners are very nice and try their best to make your stay comfortable under the circumstances.
Owner's Response: One of the things repeat visitors like about Slaughter Beach is its restful quality and natural setting. Fewer than 200 houses, a convenience store and volunteer fire company make up the village. The beach is natural, not raked and processed. Nature is often, though not always kind with weather, water conditions and and fauna. While we do not provide linens, suggestions about replacements that may not have been passed along by the housekeeper are appreciated.
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