Top 5 Reasons to Love Millville by the Sea

It’s tough to name the top five reasons to love Millville by the Sea—only because we could list so many more! Ask any resident, and they’ll tell you—Millville by the Sea is truly the best new coastal community in Delaware. So, what makes Millville by the Sea so special? Let’s take a look:

1.  Ideal location. Only four miles from beautiful Bethany Beach, Millville by the Sea boasts an ideal location for retirees within Delaware’s Sussex County. With its relaxed atmosphere, community feel, quaint downtown and idyllic beach, Bethany Beachis perfect for beachgoers of all ages! With a convenient community shuttle it couldn’t be easier to get to the beach from Millville. Living in Delaware also has its advantages – in addition to its beautiful beaches, Delaware also offers huge financial benefits for residents, especially soon-to-be retirees who can take advantage of Delaware’s beneficial tax structure.

2. Amenities, amenities, amenities. With the recent addition of the Lifestyle Center, the community amenities in Millville by the Sea leave nothing to be desired. The Lifestyle Center is centrally located on the community lake and includes a clubhouse, pub, lounge areas, the Wellness Center, a resort-style pool and even a crab shack! Not to mention the endless options for waterfront recreation on the lake, including fishing , paddle boarding and canoeing. With so many opportunities for fun, there’s never a shortage of things to do at Millville by the Sea!

3.  Beach homes. After a long day at the beach or at the Lifestyle Center, residents can enjoy their beautiful, newly built homes from Miller & Smith or The Christopher Companies. These single-family homes offer a high style but low maintenance way of life that’s perfect for easy, breezy living at the beach. With 3-4 bedrooms, Top Chef kitchens, volume ceilings and plenty of options for screened porches and patios and prices from the mid $200’s, these homes are an absolute must-see.

4. Events galore. Whether it’s happy hour at the new Lifestyle Center or a volunteer event in the area, Millville by the Sea residents are always ready to have a good time! There’s always something fun to see with your neighbors, whether it’s in the community or in the greater Bethany Beach area.

5. Tight-knit community. No doubt about it—there’s truly something special about Millville by the Sea residents! And it’s evident in the tight-knit community feel that Millville by the Sea is so well known for. It would be a tall order to find another community in the area with the same atmosphere, and it’s why residents can’t imagine living anywhere else.

“I have often dreamed of having a place of my own at the beach. With the help of everyone involved, my dream has come true. While I looked at other communities this summer, I was calling Millville by the Sea my home away from home by October. From the moment I came to visit, the community spoke to me and I knew this was the place for my family, my friends and me.” —Amy Jo Morris, Millville By the Sea Resident, Frederick, MD

For these reasons—and so many more—Millville by the Sea is the ideal beach community near Bethany Beach. With just one visit, you’ll know why residents love living there!