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Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape!

Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Dining
Savor panoramic views of the Delaware Bay and Prime Hook Marsh from Slaughter Beach's tallest deck. Located in a peaceful town where nature abounds, this property offers an unimpeded sunset experience on its westward facing decks. Relax in the hot tub under starry skies with minimal light pollution or unwind on the screened-in porch with plenty of space for others to join.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape!

Enjoy the most beautiful views in slaughter beach overlooking both the Delaware Bay and Prime Hook Marsh, preached atop the tallest deck in town you can enjoy your coffee or evening cocktail with spectacular panoramic views!
Slaughter Beach is a gem of a town that is peaceful and quiet, nature abounds with ospreys, eagles, shore birds, and a walk along the dog friendly beach is sure to provide some treasures to find. The beach almost feels exclusive, few passers by who like you are making the most of the salt air and beautiful scenery.
Sunsets on the westward facing decks are unimpeded and spectacular. Relax on the porch swing with someone you love with plenty of room for others situated in their Adirondack chairs simply enjoying what matters most. In the evenings you can take in the stars. With very low light pollution the stars can be unreal some nights, sit in the hot tub with the people of your choice and soak it all in.
Slaughter Beach provides the balance and peace a real vacation requires, only a short drive into the hub-bub but perfectly removed. Close by Rehoboth and Lewes beaches can be great for an evening out or a trip to the boardwalk with family. The town provides access to tennis, basketball, pavilion, boat launch, and DuPont Nature Center. Take a family bike ride down Bay Ave or a active jog with few cars passing you by.
The home has 5 bedrooms total and 4 full bathrooms. Two King Master Bedrooms, a Queen, dual twins in bedroom four and a bunk bed in the 5th. bedroom. The loft has a twin bed and serves as a 6th bedroom and there are two queen sleeper sofas in the main living area. Ample living space with over 3800 square feet in an open concept, 4 decks and a screened in porch.
While on vacation, still experience all the comforts of home with four 42-inch flat screen TVs with streaming services, wireless high-speed Internet service and a office area! Dine out or enjoy a night in with everything you need to cook a family meal in the full kitchen and propane grill on the deck. You're able to pack light as we have a washer and dryer available in the house for your convenience
We also have a sun umbrella, beach chairs, sand shovels and buckets, boogie boards, and beach bikes. Bringing multiple cars? No problem. We have off Road parking for 5 to 6 cars
The home has an elevator 31” openings with the 3rd. floor having 36” door openings and shower with grab bars (please note this is a step in shower and not roll in)
Sheets and towels are not included in the rental.
We are pet friendly, the beach out front is also dog friendly year round but pet’s are required to be on a leash at “all times”
NO SMOKING in the home
15 person capacity is adults and Children, if all adults capacity is 12

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 34

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Phone call with host required within 72 hours of booking. Reservations may be subject to review if not.
15 person capacity is for adults + children. If all adults capacity is 12.
Sheets and Towels (bath or beach) are NOT included with rental. there is a local linen rental company that can provide details

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please make sure your dogs are leashed & friendly

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Pano Views
Vrbo Property
The Laughing Gull Milford
The Laughing Gull Private vacation home
The Laughing Gull Private vacation home Milford

About the area

Map
Slaughter Beach, DE

What's nearby

  • Slaughter Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 32 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Lewes Beach - 33 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mills Brothers Chicken Man - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Milford holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Slaughter Beach and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Milford Dog Park and Bayhealth Hospital-Sussex Campus are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Gorgeous pano views, Beach Front Access and hot tub! Your peaceful escape! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, having an elevator was helpful with having 4 generations on vacation! Kitchen is equipped with everything you need!Owner is super responsive , check in was easy. Everything you need for a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was incredible. The views alone make it worth renting, so beautiful. But the house is spacious and spotless, with countless little touches added to make it feel like you’re at home. We loved every minute of our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chinwe a.

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

Wonderful time at the Laughing Gull

Awesome beachfront property. The hosts were great. Very responsive and quick to take care of any issues. We had a wonderful time.
Beautiful sunrise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time on our family vacation.The house is beautiful and the views spectacular! It’s close to other beaches and Milford is close enough to find anything you may have forgotten.Thank you Katie and Ed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd summer staying in this lovely house with our kids and grandkids. It is the perfect place for a family vacation. The kids once again had a great time exploring the uniqueness of Slaughter Beach with horseshoe crabs, shells, etc. We had so many fun adventures, sand shark fishing, going to Funland in Rehoboth, exploring Lewes and Cape Henlopen, riding the ferry to Cape May. Probably the best was enjoying games and meals together at the house. Katie and Ed are always available for questions and give great suggestions on what the lower Delaware area has to offer. Lots of wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Family Time!

It’s was a beautiful house that’s was perfect for our family/friends trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

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

Fantastic Family Stay

The house was very clean, the views were beautiful, and the access to nature was outstanding. Katie was very communicative and helpful with local recommendations. It felt like staying at a friend’s house! We definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E R.

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

Awesome Home!

We were wowed by the house! It’s beautiful and comfortable! Ed and Katie are fantastic hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieanne K.

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

Stunning Sunrises!

This home was gorgeous and very well appointed, more beautiful than the photos! Kate was an amazing host…very informative and available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Beautiful Home And Property!

The house is beautiful, and very well appointed. The setting is amazing- just what we were looking for with two dogs in tow. The owners were generous and very responsive. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Beautiful home Beautiful views

This house was perfect for our multi generational family. The house is lovely, modern, and clean. The kitchen is very, very well stocked, we cooked many meals easily for the 10 of us, the beds are comfortable, and the 3 porches plus the screened in one provide wonderful peaceful views complete with a breeze. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Beautiful home

We had a great stay. My boys loved all of the toys and the views are wonderful. Well appointed kitchen. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Beautiful View

The house and its hosts are spectacular. The views are very beautiful; however, you can't swim in front of the property. There are other beaches you can travel to. I hope all hosts are as nice as these!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

Birthday Get-a-Way

Beautiful property....well-appointed. Views (front and back) were awesome. The hosts were responsive and easy to work with. They even got dog-friendly birthday cake for my dog. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerrie K.

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

Summer of 2023

Beautiful home…gracious owners…spectacular views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Glenolden, US

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

Great family vacation home!

This home is so amazing!! Just can’t say enough great things about it. The kitchen is awesome- it has everything you need for family feasts! So many different areas to nap or read a book, as well as room to work on a jigsaw puzzle, play games, or just relax in the many comfy outside areas. The private entrance to the beach was perfect for our dogs, and we spent many hours just walking the beach picking up shells. You never have to leave the property to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

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

Amazing place to stay and relax!!

This place is absolutely beautiful,The hostess was very helpful and attentive to our vacation needs. We enjoyed the walk up distance to the beach and the sunset and sunrise. Waking up in the morning watching the beach and feeling that cool beach breeze on the back porch was incredible with a cup of coffee. The home is absolutely beautiful and homey, my husband and I and our puppy definitely enjoyed it. Delaware is an amazing place to visit and to live. There was a lot of dog friendly places and the seafood was incredible. We are definitely going to visit again and definitely reserving with the same hostess . They were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

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

Absolutely gorgeous home.

This beach house is beautiful and nicely decorated. Everything you need at a beach house. Our entire small family spent a week there and it was wonderful. The sunrises were spectacular as well as the sunsets. It’s a quiet area. Close to restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores. We played in the sand and water, rode bikes, played cards, and have many wonderful memories at this beautiful home. The owners are always available and quickly respond. I highly recommend this beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Heavenly vacation home

We were thrilled with our vacation. The pictures are accurate but the house is so well layed out and so beautifully appointed you will be pleasantly surprised. Beach access is 50 feet from the front door and it is a peaceful beautiful place with views in the distance of Cape May and the Ships. This was beyond our usual price range but we all agreed it was worth every penny and the layout etc enhanced the ability of Mimi and families of 2 adult children to enjoy it thoroughly! Btw Rehoboth etc is about 40 min away for those who want boardwalk and vibrancy vibes. Can not recommend more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne c.

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

Our week away

peaceful gorgeous and close to a great water park ,Cape Henlopen and a very quaint town with an excellent bakery. also convenient to a Walmart. And a Food Lion. And very important to the teenagers a Starbucks ! The owner could not have been more responsive. If I asked a question I received an almost immediate response. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

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

Vacation and Connection

This is our second stay in this beautiful home with such gracious hosts. It is such a fabulous place to have everyone in our family gather. Our grandkids (we have 6) ages 1-10 had such fun together. Since they only get to see one another a couple times of year the older ones were excited to come back remembering all the fun times they had last year. We explored the special things unique to Slaughter Beach, wandering out at low tide, flipping horseshoe crabs, etc. We also had fun with the excitement of various attractions in Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen. Katie and Ed's home is perfect for playing games together, cooking and enjoying meals together and just a breathtaking view of the Delaware Bay. Thank you for another wonderful year at the beach to relax and connect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Vacation at Slaughter Beach

Our experience and dealings with the property owners was awesome! The home was beautiful and perfect for a family. We could not have asked for a more perfect home for our vacation. The only thing that we were not aware of was being on a marsh, the water receded and there was significant mud and we were not able to be in the water all day. However, beautiful beaches were nearby and we spent beach days at nearby Broadkill Beach which was not crowded and perfect for children! I can’t say enough about our hosts, how gracious and responsive they were and how absolutely gorgeous their home was. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betse H.

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

The Laughing Gull

This is an excellent vacation property! The owners responded quickly to any questions we had. Having access to the house through the garage to the elevator of this four story home made unloading suitcases, beach gear and groceries a breeze. The multiple decks offered quiet spots to relax. My favorite was the view over the Marvel Salt Marsh each evening to watch the sunset. When we wanted to get out, Milford, Lewes and busy Rehobeth were available. The house is super equipped from the kitchen to the beach equipment. We unloaded but didn’t use many things we brought because they were already at the house. The neighbors at Slaughter Beach were friendly and helpful. Our whole family (ages 7 to 83) enjoyed this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

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

Together again

It had been a long time since our entire family has been able to spend extended time together due to Covid and health issues. We were familiar with the peacefulness of Slaughter Beach since I had family who lived in lower Delaware. We spent a lot of summers in the past at the beach and it was so great to be back and share the setting with our grandkids. The house was amazing, accommodating all 12 of us very comfortably along with our 2 dogs. Ed and Katie were easy to get a hold of, always able to answer any questions we had. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The kids are all already talking about wanting to do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tina k.

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

Perfect house!

We can’t say enough about this property! The jacuzzi on the top balcony w/ fire pit is amazing. The sunrises and sunsets were superb. The host is very available but not a helicopter host. The pantry is loaded with anything and everything you need for cooking. The bikes were fun. We took many bike rides. The elevator works perfect, and is very helpful to get groceries up. There is not a negative thing I can think of about this property. Worth every penny❤️….. also the construction of this home is solid. It is A #1 … I would definitely say if any family is looking for a true getaway rent at The Laughing Gull. Hope to be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023