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SOBO Beach House

Beachfront, with water park

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South Bowers Beach, a secluded oasis along Delaware Bay, offers a chance to unwind on its private beach or the sandbar during low tide. Enjoy fishing and bird watching in this beautiful natural setting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

SOBO Beach House

Welcome to South Bowers Beach! A beautiful, secluded oasis along Delaware Bay. Enjoy the nature of the shore, from fishing to bird watching. Relax on our private beach or the sandbar during low tide. SOBO is a friendly laid-back community.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking in the house

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 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
South Bowers House Milford
South Bowers Beach House Milford
South Bowers Beach House Private vacation home
South Bowers Beach House Private vacation home Milford

About the neighborhood

Map
DE, Milford

What's nearby

  • DE Turf Sports Complex - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Dover Air Force Base - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • John Dickinson Plantation - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Blue Hen Mall - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Delaware State Capitol - 19 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Meding's Seafood - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Frederica Pizza & Pasta House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burgers And Brews - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪J.P.'s on the Wharf - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SOBO Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SOBO Beach House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SOBO Beach House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SOBO Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Bowers vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of DE Turf Sports Complex, Live Cheap & Make Art Studios, and Second Street Players - Riverfront Theatre. Southern Delaware Medical Group and Milford Dog Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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SOBO Beach House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SOBO house offers a relaxing atmosphere with great views and just steps from the sand. South Bowers beach is quiet, great fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose H.

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

Great Beach property

Great beach house close to the soccer fields.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great spot

Great spot close to DE turf, very quiet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was in a beautiful area. The house is coastal in decor, very clean, 360° views. Property owner very responsive. One small piece of info lots of stairs might be helpful to prospective tenants. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was located in a great community 20 minutes from everything we needed. We felt like we got the best of both worlds, the Master bedroom faces what I would say would be the “marsh” and the two other bedrooms face the ocean. It was great to have both views. We traveled from LA, so although secluded, I scheduled Walmart to deliver all of our essentials upon arrival and I highly recommend if you’re traveling from a distance to do the same thing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

South Bowers Vacation

Wonderful. Homeowners were great. Bowers is our favorite family vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

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

Great

It was wonderful. Very nice house with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Great stay!

We had a nice time in south bowers. Property had lots of decks and was very comfortable and clean ! Quick one block walk to beach - Easy drive to DE turf for tournament. So nice to stay at a home, rather than hotel. Definitely recommend for those attending events there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mark s.

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

Lacrosse tournament stay

Convenient to the DE turf fields for sports. A good option vs staying at a hotel. Owners are very responsive to resolve any issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

South Bowers Beach

We had a great stay for a lacrosse tournament we were in town for and would stay again in the future. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Sierra was great to work with. The only down side to the stay was that we did not feel the beach/bay was swimmable, but still enjoyed our walks on the beach and searching for shells.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

convenient for lax tournament

The house was fantastic and Sierra was so accommodating and easy to work with. The space was very comfortable for a family and the views were awesome from every side of the house. We were thrilled with the easy access to the Delaware Turf Complex. We enjoyed the quiet of the beach- it's very remote and we were sometimes the only ones out there. The only drawback was that the water on the bay was a little murky (couldn't see the bottom, LOTS of horseshoe crabs) so the swimming experience wasn't as good as teammates reported they had in Rehobeth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy D.

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

Oceanside

It was very easy to find. It was also pretty close to grocery stores and the complex that the girls played field hockey at. The house was clean and very roomy. There were 4 decks to sit on and enjoy the nature surrounding us. Sierra was very pleasant to speak with and was able to take some advise on a couple things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SCH

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

Wonderful time

Sierra and Jason's property is top notch. Beautiful, clean, and well kept. The views are marvelous and the home has everything you need. This is a wonderful place to disconnect and relax. Sierra was great and easy to deal with. That being said, the location is quite far from civilization. The nearest store is about 15 minutes away. There's nothing walkable other than the private beach, which i must say is gorgeous. I would stay there again but make sure we come better prepared with food, toiletries etc...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl N.

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

Scenic, Quiet Beach Home

My family and stayed here while our son was participating in a LAX Tournament at DE Turf Fields. Very convenient location within 15 min of the fields. Plenty of room for my family of 5. QUIET, lots of nature around to enjoy. The house had everything we needed to cook after the games. Honestly no complaints from us except for the top floor with the bedrooms was SUPER hot about 78-80 degrees. I think the owners had just gotten a new system they were working to figure out, hopefully they can get that figured out soon! Sierra (owner) was very responsive about it and did her best to figure it out which I appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

PERFECT

This was one of the BEST VRBO stays we have ever had, and we have had many. The property owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, even sending us ideas about activities relating to the reason for our visit before we even got there. We had little reason to contact her during our stay, but when we did she relied in moments. The house itself is on an amazingly quiet road in the middle of a magnificent marsh. If we never left the house the entire time we would have been perfectly entertained with beautiful wildlife sightings including herons, turtles and even osprey WOW! The house itself is REALLY cool with lovely hard wood floors and a fantastic spacious feel (just perfect for a friends and/or family vacation. In this instance the reality even surpassed the listing pictures. Needless to say, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great spot for Vacay (& Lacrosse)

We were in the area for Lacrosse tourney @ DE Turf fields (Frederica) late June. Stay was fantastic! Great spot to relax and enjoy Delaware. Sierra was very responsive to our Qs, house has a ton of space with great views (beach and countryside). Couple tips:- need the tidal app. We made sure we were not driving in/out during high tide after our first night experience- evening High tide was 6.7’ @8:30pm. We came back right at high tide and it was a bit hairy due to the tidal flooding. We had a minivan which rode low. Thought we may get stuck..truck/SUV would be fine. WX/rain will also impact. Wasn’t that big of a deal when we planned around it and knew what the tidal readings meant!- Swim shoes/bug spray. Beach is Shelly and had a ton of horseshoe crabs and sand flies. We didn’t swim in it but it was great for walking, hanging out, Bug spray is a definite must! Perfect beach if you had paddle boards/kayaks. We ended up swimming down at Rehoboth beach. (45 min south)- Lax families- parking at fields is 15 day. Park Mobile app is also a must as you pay for all parking in the areas through the app. - house has all kitchenware needs. Recommend groceries before coming in- we shopped at Milford. 2 Coffee machines - Keurig and Drip.We would definitely stay at the house/area again next time we come for Lacrosse. Great, quiet house and town!
View from Side of back deck (front deck looks in same direction)
Horseshoe crabs
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Field Hockey Tournament Stay

We were here for the field hockey tournaments at the DE Sports Complex the beginning of April. This house is just 10 mins. away making it very convenient given we had a teen and pre-teen playing at different times. Once you get to the house, you would never know you are so close to the highway! The house is just a quick walk away from a private beach where beach glass and shells are abundant. The sunrises/sunsets/views are beautiful. You have something beautiful to see from every room. The house does need a couple of updates; mainly the kitchen stove. But overall the place was great and Sierra was quick to respond to questions. There was plenty room for 5 of us. The girls loved the fact that we could spread out and not be cramped in a hotel. It had been raining the day we traveled down so the drive in on the road to the house was a bit tricky due to water on the road. I have a truck so I went slow and was fine. I wouldn't have advised anyone going in with a car that sits low. Once the rain let up, the road had less water across it for the rest of our stay. Including high tide. This is definitely the place to stay if you enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with perks of the beach. It reminded me of an old fishing village. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn m., easton, pa

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

Wonderful Vacation!!

We just had an awesome time staying here! Sierra and Jason were amazing to work with, always responding to us promptly, and went over and above making sure our stay was great! This was the cleanest home we have ever rented. It had everything we needed to cook meals, the beds were so comfortable, and the bedrooms all had a TV. Our dog Max loved the yard, and we loved the short walk to the beach. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway this is the place for you! We are already planning another stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022