Charming bayside/beach home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in quiet Slaughter Beach, DE. This is the vacation spot for you if you are looking peace and quiet in a kinder, gentler rustic community. Bikes and Nature have the right of way in this sleepy town. 379 Bay is a unique, 2 story home raised high and built on pillars allowing for privacy throughout as well as incredible views of the Delaware Bay. 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Main level features dining room, kitchen, living room with great views of the bay and a "secret" 3rd bedroom alongside the stairs with a sofa bed/futon that sleeps one comfortably, two when open to full bed. Loveseat in the living room and a full bath with shower also on main level with washer and dryer. Second floor features two bedrooms and one newly renovated full bath with huge tiled shower. Bedroom 1 has a king size bed with unobstructed views of the bay and Bedroom 2 has a queen bed with balcony. Bed Linens, towels and basic supplies such as soap are all included. The kitchen is well equipped with dishes, silverware, spices etc. but naturally you will need to bring your food for meals. Also included are a washer and dryer, microwave, electric stove, drip coffee maker, central heating and air conditioning, dishwasher and refrigerator and outdoor gas grill. There is an outdoor shower to rinse off sand and salt. Flat screen/smartTV with basic cable service, Blue Ray player, radio, CD player and secure internet. Kids games and sand toys. Our home is a BAY/beach front home allowing for loads of activities. It is directly located on the Delaware Bay with Private access to the bay and sandy beach. The small lapping waves are easy for young ones to negotiate and wade while enjoying the water. 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 public boat launch across the river on Lighthouse Road which is run by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Within easy biking distance (2.8 miles) is the DuPont Nature Center, an eco tourism destination, with tours and hands-on activities for children and adults. Only a six minute drive on Lighthouse Road or 15 minute bike ride. There are numerous public access parking areas all along the two miles of the main road, Bay Avenue, (ANY named road 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 roller blading 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. Take a long walk on the uncrowded strand or jog the main Bay Avenue. Fishing, sea glass and shell collecting and a yearly regatta for small boats is held every July 4th. Slaughter Beach is a world famous birding habitat. You can marvel at the hundreds of bird species including the endangered Red Knot as they stop to feed on Horse Shoe 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 a 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 preserves to all three non water sides and Eagles can be seen nesting at the south end. The charming town of Milford is six miles inland on a relaxing country road with every store you could need to outfit your vacation. There you can find a local cafe/ice cream shops, liquor stores, antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops, drug stores, department stores, and many restaurants. Milford is a year round community much like Rehoboth Beach. Milford is also home to the newly opened Bay Health Hospital and Medical Center. The quaint town of Lewes, Delaware is a short drive of 15 minutes in the off season. Also don't miss hip Rehoboth Beach (25 miles) which is about a half hour drive in the off season and longer on crowded summer weekends. Movies at Midway are only 15 minutes on Route 1. Please note: Slaughter Beach is perfect for nature lovers and anyone that is looking for beauty and a place to give yourself peace of mind. This is a rustic area which can be remote and deserted feeling for some folks. No smoking No parties No dogs Our guests will have private and exclusive use of our home, and direct access to the beach during their vacation stay. Guests have use of beach chairs and beach toys. We are a little over 20 minutes away and accessible by cell phone if you should need assistance. Feel free to email with questions. Slaughter Beach is a beach community reminiscent of days in the past. Just down the street, our town has a community playground with tennis and basketball courts, beach pavillion with plenty of additional parking as well as the nearby Dupont Nature Center. Favorite Slaughter Beach past-times include: walking the beach in the mornings, relaxing on the beach or deck, bicycling, sailing, evening beach bonfires and exploring all the nearby amenities that come with Lewes and Rehoboth Beach resorts. Watch sunsets from the front porch and sunrises from the back deck facing the bay. Check-out @ 10:00am Check-in @ 4:00pm. And for the more on the go visitor, Harrington Raceway & Casino is only 32 minutes away for a little more exciting entertainment. Minimum Age For Renters: Must be 25 to secure rental. The Sandcastle is both heated and air-conditioned. Its important to note- Our home utilizes a septic system which can be sensitive to excessive use. If you should hear the alarm there is a switch on the pole just below the front door to turn the alarm off. Please contact Bill or Elisabeth if this were to occur. Don't be alarmed, this is an indicator that we may need the system checked. Kitchen: Butcher block table with refrigerator, toaster, air fryer, coffee maker, microwave and an electric stove. The kitchen sink does NOT have a garbage disposal so all food materials need to be put in the trash can directly below the sink. A recycling and trash can is available. Living Room: Relax on the sofa and chairs looking out on the bay. There is a cabinet with games and toys. The baskets in the credenza contain emergency candles and some assorted items including binoculars. The TV is a smart TV with basic cable service. Please feel free to utilize streaming services with your own login. Dining Room: Our dining room table easily seats 8 people. If you would like it to be made smaller for 4 or 6 people, please let us know in advance. Outdoors: Shed attached to garage and to the left when looking out front door has water floats, sand toys and beach chairs inside.