The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage | Cottage in Slaughter Beach

9.6 (185 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Slaughter Beach Cottage | The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage in Slaughter Beach

*Whole-house UV Air Purifier installed for quality indoor air. This system kills viruses and bacteria.
*The cottage has a no-cancellation policy and trip insurance is strongly encouraged.
***Please Note Guests are required to bring their own sheets ,pillowcases and towels***Blankets, mattress pads and pillows are provided
*This darling bayfront cottage is one for your memory book! This is the place for you if you are looking for peace and quiet in a kinder, gentler rustic community. Enjoy this sleepy little town with nature abound. Bikes and Nature have the right of way in this sleepy town. The sunsets over the marsh are fabulous. The cottage is a direct waterfront on Delaware Bay. Beautiful quiet beach location minutes from Lewes Ferry, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, borders to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Tennis courts 1/2 mile away; Golf Course 15 min away. Nearby Dover Downs Casino/Harrington Casino and Tax-free Outlet shopping.
*Beds 2 full size and one queen sofa bed. *Extra queen-size bed on the porch.
*Bring your fishing poles, kayaks, paddle boards! Public boat ramp available.
*Check-in time 3pm
*Checkout time 10am
*Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage or porch. Smoking permitted outside only. Deposit will be lost if cleaners find evidence of smoke.
Disclosure: One owner is a licensed *Delaware Real Estate Broker please let us know if you wish to view any property during your stay and will be happy to show you available properties for sale.
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How far is it to... ? (listed in the off-season)
*35 mins to Lewes Ferry
*35 mins to Rehoboth Beach
*30 mins to the Outlets
*15 mins to golfing
*15 mins to Movie Theater (Milford) or 25 mins to Lewes)
*30 mins to Casinos in Harrington/Dover
*The small lapping waves are easy for young ones to negotiate and wade while enjoying the water.
*This is a natural beach and there can be bugs, mosquitoes, horseflies, etc, and may be worse depending on how the wind is blowing. We do reccomend bringing bug spray.
*The Cedar Creek Marina, with access to the Mispillion River leading to the Delaware Bay, is just minutes away and can be contacted for fishing trips. There is also a FREE newly renovated public launch across the river on Lighthouse Road which is run by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
*Milford is six miles inland on a relaxing country road with every store you could need to outfit your vacation. There you can find local cafe/ice cream shops, liquor stores, antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops, drug stores, department stores, and many restaurants Walmart Super Center is open 24 hours a day .. Milford is a year-round community.
*Easy biking distance (2.8 miles) is the DuPont Nature Center, an ecotourism destination, with tours and hands-on activities for children and adults.
*There are numerous public access parking areas all along the two miles of the main road, Bay Avenue, (ANY of the named roads has public beaches). The beach next to the Fire Dept. has restrooms and a new shaded picnic gazebo. There is a children's playground along with tennis and basketball courts next just across from the main beach. Next door is the Fire House which occasionally has events.
*Biking and rollerblading is a favorite activity on Bay Avenue since there are no cross streets, so it is relatively safe. Please feel free to bring your own bikes. Keep in mind, Delaware requires children to wear helmets.
*Slaughter Beach is a world-famous birding habitat and horseshoe crab sanctuary. You can marvel at the hundreds of bird species including the endangered Red Knot as they stop to feed on horseshoe crab eggs on their way north. Most people thrill at the spectacle while others are a little horrified by the crab's primitive looks. They are completely harmless but can cause the water's edge to be littered with their shells.
*Watch for the just-hatched baby turtles headed to the Marvel Preserve just behind us in early summer. Slaughter Beach is surrounded by wildlife preserves on all three non-water sides. Eagles and Ospreys can be seen nesting at the south end.
***Please note: Slaughter Beach is perfect for nature lovers and anyone that is looking for beauty and a place for peace and quiet. This is a residential beach town and can feel rustic, remote, and deserted for some folks. Others will love being away from the hustle and bustle of the busier beach towns. ***

The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage is located in Slaughter Beach. The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Mermaid Cottage WaterFront Cottage has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Slaughter Beach has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Slaughter Beach, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking or Vaping inside cottage .
Activities
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 944 sq ft (88 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Playground
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Fenced yard
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas;no smoking or vaping inside cottage .

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Kara S.
Aug 25, 2025 08:15:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This little cottage will stay in my core memory bank for a lifetime! We stayed here for a week, and we had so much fun. The house was cute and cozy, the porch was amazing to sit and have coffee on in the morning, and everything was clean. The best part though was hands down the beach. We spent most of our time out there, and having a toddler with us the short walk to and from the house made it easy. You also can’t beat the sunsets from that beach! The only downside to the house was having no washer and dryer made it hard since things got sandy. Otherwise I cannot recommend this little gem enough!
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