33078 DEER TRL, Millville, DE 19967

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,344 sqft

Property Description

Step into a storybook setting with this charming beach cottage tucked away in Deer Haven, just 3 miles from the sand and surf of Bethany Beach. Full of warmth, character, and thoughtful upgrades, this one-of-a-kind home feels like a peaceful coastal retreat from the moment you arrive. The beautiful Craftsman-style front porch, measuring 6x12 and finished with real stonework, sets the tone and carries inside to a matching stone entryway. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by a cozy pellet stove set on a stone hearth—the perfect spot to gather after a day at the beach or on a crisp coastal evening. Natural light pours in through solar sun tubes in the kitchen and bathrooms, while the updated bath features a tiled shower with a glass door. This home has been lovingly improved and well cared for, with a high-efficiency HVAC system installed in 2020, an Ecosmart on-demand water heater, roof installed in 2017, refinished crawl space, central vacuum, and updated exterior featuring real stone facing and vertical siding. A large attic with plywood flooring provides plenty of additional storage. Outside, the rear 12x20 screened-in porch with vaulted ceiling, added in 2017, offers a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Follow the stone path to the outdoor shower, a must have at the beach. Two sheds provide plenty of room for all your beach gear, bikes, tools, and toys. Located in Deerhaven with no deed restrictions, you’ll enjoy added flexibility while still being only minutes from Bethany Beach, shopping, dining, and everything the Delaware coast has to offer. Cozy, charming, and filled with cottage character, this is the kind of beach home that feels like it belongs in a fairy tale—and one you’ll look forward to coming home to.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 25, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 5, 2026 at 2:18AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Realty : 3023600300

Listing Agent:

Sarah Shoemaker : 3025691334

MLS ID:

DESU2120926

Interior

• General: AtticBathroom - Walk-In ShowerCeiling Fan(s)Entry Level BedroomFloor Plan - OpenStove - PelletWood Floors
• Laundry: Has Laundry
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central A/C
• Heating: Heat Pump(s)Electric
• Fireplace: Free StandingFireplaceFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: 2+ Access Exits
• Eco/Green Feature: HvacFireplace wood stoveExposure shadeThis home offers several energy-efficient and environmentally conscious features designed to improve comfort while helping reduce energy consumption. A high-efficiency HVAC system installed in 2020 provides efficient heating and coolingwith an electronic filterUV treatmentcatalystand ionic air-cleaning features. All-metal ductwork includes individual dampers for each supply at the duct and grille. The Ecosmart on-demand water heater delivers hot water as needed without continuously heating a traditional storage tank. Solar sun tubesadded in 2024 in the kitchen and bathroomsbring natural daylight into the home and help reduce the need for daytime artificial lighting. Supplemental heat is provided in both bathroomsincluding heat lamps in the primary bathroomand the primary bathroom exhaust fan includes automatic humidity control. The encapsulated crawl space features a high-strength concrete floor with a double membrane beneathfoam-insulated wallstwo sump pumpsand an Aprilaire dehumidifier with a second dehumidifier as backup. The controlled space is maintained at 50% humiditywith remote IP monitoring of temperature and humidity in the crawl spacefirst floorand water shed. The attic includes a full plywood floorfull lightingand a powered roof vent. A pellet stove installed in 2024 provides an additional efficient heating option during the cooler months.

Exterior

• General: Outside ShowerSecure StorageSidewalksAbove Grade
• Style: CottageCraftsman
• Other Structures: RoofPorchScreened

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• General: BlockStick BuiltVinyl SidingStone1Crawl SpaceBlock

Location

• HOA Amenities: 50.0Annually
• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: INDIAN RIVER
• County: SUSSEX-DE

Lot

• Zoning: R-1134-12.00-1246.00
• View: Trees/Woods
• Fencing: WoodPartially

Utilities

• Utilities: Electric availableCable tv availablePhoneOtherWater available120240 v
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN