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Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi

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Beach towels
Property grounds
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi

Welcome to our quaint little home. Our home is situated on the Delaware Bay with water views from the front porches. This home is for beachgoers, fishermen, and anyone who wants to just relax. We are only a short walk to the beach where you can sit and relax, fish, swim (no lifeguards) or walk along the shoreline searching for seashells. This is the hidden gem local fishermen drift for the local catch. This beach does not require a fishing license, just bring your poles. This property will allow you to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life or work. The porches are enclosed allowing 3 season use to enjoy the water views. This is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee or curl up with a good book. Views from the backyard overlook the marsh land. You can catch various types of birds, including an eagle, that nests in the trees. Lastly, the turtles, varying from babies to adults, you can catch walking from beach to marsh.

This is a family property, kids and dogs are welcome. We do have a large crate at the property to use as needed (for the dogs :) ). There is also a leash line in the backyard. The property has 2 bedrooms and one loft with privacy curtain. You do need to walk through some (all) of the bedrooms to get to the stairs. The bathroom is on the first floor. There is also convertible ottomans in the living room, either 2 twins or push together for a full sized bed. This is a great option for someone who needs to be closer to the bathroom, is older, or perhaps has bad knees. The stairs are on the steeper side, we don’t want anyone to fall. Each room, except the loft, has a mini-split unit that allows you to control your own temperature.

In the town of Fortescue, there is a self-boat dock at the western part of the beach. If you have a boat, bring it along there is more then enough room to pull onto the property. There is also, a fee for service boat dock, Higbee’s (can’t miss it on your way into town). Don’t have a boat, rent a charter boat for a great fishing trip, check out: fortescuemarina.com/charters.html. While you’re here don’t forget to check out The Charleston, upscale waterfront restaurant serving amazing fresh seafood dishes. After eating, next door, visit the Sea Chest where you can get local souvenirs. While on the beach, primarily in the spring, you will find many horseshoe crabs along the shoreline during there mating season. They will not cause you harm.

For a fun day trip, you can visit the town of Bridgeton. Here they have a free zoo, with various animals, including tigers. A children’s splash pad, also is located at the zoo, and open during the summer months. If you travel 3 minutes away you will find yourself at Sunset Lake beach where you can sit and relax, picnic, swim (lifeguard on duty), rent kayaks, or fish off their pier. End the day at the Golden Pigeon, for amazing homecooked diner food. I’ve never left there hungry.

If shopping is your fancy, visit Millville where many Chain stores and restaurants are. For car lovers, visit the Millville Motorway where you can watch races or drive go-karts around the tracks. For the children, visit the new indoor Fun City with trampolines, slides, and ball pits.

We do recommend that you bring your groceries with you to the house. There are limited stories in the area. Closest store is Dollar General, 12-minute drive. Bridgeton and Millville are about 25-minute drives.

*If you are not a bug person, we do not recommend renting the home July or August.* This is the high season time for green heads (type of horse fly), they do bite and cause itching like mosquitos. We do have a mosquito net to put over beach umbrella so you can enjoy the beach. We also recommend a good bug spray, wearing light colors and/or long sleeves to decrease bites. *Remainder of the year limited bugs will affect your vacation.*

Also due to this being a dog friendly home we can not guarantee complete removal of all dog hair. We clean thoroughly on a regular basis, but there can always be an slight amount lingering.

We appreciate you considering our home for your vacation.

Property manager

Megan Jones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: No dogs greater than 75 lbs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Downe, NJ

What's nearby

  • New Jersey Motorsports Park - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Levoy Theater - 27 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Cape May Beach - 76 min drive - 79.7 km
  • Dover Downs Casino - 116 min drive - 140.7 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 117 min drive - 140.9 km

Getting around

  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Eyed Crab - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Newport House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Higbee's Marina Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Water Front Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Cedar Creek Sporting Clays, New Jersey Motorsports Park and Levoy Theater. Cumberland County Courthouse and Wheaton Village are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Fisherman's Dream- Delaware Bay Waterfront- Dog and kid friendly- 3br/1b- wifi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in fortescue!
Great family trip to Fortescue. House is in a great location. Owner had great communication. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
We were so comfortable during our stay! The house is very cute and was clean. The stairs are a little sketchy and I would be cautious of elderly or young children going up and down. You do have to go through all 3 bedrooms to go downstairs but for a single family that was just fine. The sun rooms were my favorite part of the house and I enjoyed watching eagles fly around. There was a beautiful eagles nest towards the back of the property. Out front there was house construction which blocked the direct view of the water, but the beach is only a few houses down! Highly recommend going to Higbees for breakfast and lunch. Greenheads were gone. There were some gnats but they werent bothersome. The host was easy to communicate with and very nice. We would definitely look into this home again for future stays!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly J.

Nicely decorated charming home near beach
The home is recently renovated and had great attention to detail in the decor and comfort of the guest. It has lovely Bay views from the front in two enclosed porches which are wonderful to sit in. The surrounding area is a combination of new builds, a trailer park, and abandoned houses falling down and overrun with plants. Two such houses are immediately across the street and in view in front of water. The beach is 2 blocks away and was clean. The water was brown during our stay. As advertised it was buggy. The inside of the home was peaceful and quiet with exception of the loud alarm system that announced every door opening and occasionally a warning about a signal. There are a lot of remotes for all the lights and fans. It is dog friendly so a large cage sits in living room and sofas and some bedding had a faint dog odor. Covering them with the provided sheets solved that. One bed had sheets covered in dog hair so that had to be washed on arrival. Supplies for laundry were NOT provided but were offered by owner when I reached out. The kitchen has some basics for cooking. Most dishes and cookware items had dried food or dirt on them in cabinets. There is no store nearby so I brought groceries to prepare meals. Missing cutting board, wine opener, crab crackers, sponge, more dish towels, drying racks, wine glasses, mixing bowl. The owner was receptive. There are 2 places to eat in the town-upscale and counter in bait shop. Both good. 1 + hour drive to major beach towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our weekend getaway!
My partner and I had the best weekend getaway at Megan's place! Prior to our check in, Megan kept consistent and constant communication regarding the details of our booking. This place is SUPER pet-friendly! Our doggos had a great vacation as well. Check in was simple and smooth, the property looked exactly like the pictures in the listing! We were able to escape the heat (and bugs) by relaxing in the cool air of the space. The home was clean and cozy! With some of the softest blankets we have ever felt haha. One last note, there is a private beach area in walking distance from the property! We were able to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, free of most other people, it felt very private! So many cool horseshoe crabs to look at as well. We can't wait to book another stay with Megan! We truly had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024