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The Horseshoe Crab Cottage at Pickering Beach in Dover, DE

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Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Dover, DE
  • Place, Dover Air Force Base
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, John Dickinson Plantation
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Wesley College Dover Air Force Base Campus
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪175 min drive‬

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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.

The Horseshoe Crab Cottage at Pickering Beach in Dover, DE

Welcome to Horseshoe Crab Cottage, a luxury beachfront retreat on Pickering Beach along Delaware Bay in Dover, Delaware. Step outside your door and you’re instantly on the beach—no roads, no crowds, just uninterrupted shoreline and sweeping water views. This cozy cottage features two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a sleeper sofa, making it ideal for families, couples, or solo travelers seeking a peaceful escape by the water.

​Inside, you’ll find everything needed for a relaxing stay, including a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, dedicated workspace, three smart TVs, free WiFi, and a karaoke setup for added fun. After a day on the beach, unwind in the indoor hot tub or head outside to the private deck with seating and a grill. For a truly memorable experience, relax in the outdoor cedar barrel sauna while enjoying panoramic views of the bay just steps away.

​Pickering Beach is celebrated for its unspoiled shoreline, abundant wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere. From this true beachfront location, you can watch the sun rise over the bay in the morning and take in breathtaking sunsets over the marshlands in the evening—all from the comfort of your cottage.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the cottage offers immediate access to kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, with the Little Creek boat launch just two miles away. In early summer, the beach becomes a sanctuary for spawning horseshoe crabs, offering a rare and unforgettable natural experience—right outside your door.

If you’re looking for a stay where the beach isn’t just nearby—but your backyard—Horseshoe Crab Cottage delivers a one-of-a-kind coastal escape.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Little Creek Wildlife Area. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a washing machine in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, living room and ironing board
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Old Stone Tavern and 12 minutes from John Dickinson Plantation
The Horseshoe Crab Cottage at Pickering Beach in Dover, DE offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Dover cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 5 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $50 fee per pet. Undisclosed pets $100 fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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