As a family-favourite holiday destination, Fenwick Island is one of Delaware’s most popular beaches, and for good reason. The beauty of the island’s pristine shores is only matched by the allure of its bright blue waters, that is ideal for swimming, surfing, sailing and fishing. Named after Thomas Fenwick, a British settler in Maryland, Fenwick Island is home to a magnificent state park, a gorgeous bay and mellow vibed beaches that are perfect for melting your stresses away. Also known as “The Quiet Resort”, this beach vacation destination is calm and peaceful compared to its bustling neighbours, the Dewey Beach and the Rehoboth beach. The rentals in Fenwick Island will let you sop up the essence of this laid-back beach town and its vibrant neighbourhoods. Here is our handpicked list of vacation rentals in Fenwick Island, Delaware.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Well-equipped lodge best for families (from USD 350)
Situated at a short walking distance away from the beach in the north end of Fenwick Island, this large, spacious house is ideal for reunions and get-togethers of multi-generational families. The roomy house that can accommodate a maximum of 12 guests includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms, cable TV, a sunroom with a futon and a pull-out sofa, wifi, air conditioning and heating options, laundry facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, parking space, a comfy dining area with seating for 10 people, a garden, and a deck with an outdoor grill. The house is also stocked with games, books, toys and a swing set in a fenced backyard that will keep the little ones busy all through the vacation.
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The upstairs living room is very spacious and we never felt over crowdedthe fact that there were 2 refrigerators the wonderful view of sunsets the large dining room table and smaller table for children and the layout of the houseEasy access to the beach and the cart and outside shower were very handyI do feel it could use a good cleaningThe beach was never crowded during our trip (space between beach goers could be measured in yards)Cleanliness:
The house was clean with no lingering sand from the previous rentersHost:
The owner was quick to respond and very accommodating I would suggest a removing some clutter in cabinets and around the homeOverall a great vacation rentaltv couches etc was very dustyThe owner requested we provide full details and pictures of the issues we encountered throughout the property so that they could initiate corrective measures with their cleaning serviceit exceeded all our expectationsRead more reviewsLocation:
It sits on busy Coastal HughwayIt's location is very convenient to the beachOne block to the beach stores restaurantsIt was also in a nice quiet area but close to O C MD and RehobothThe house was great and close enough to walk to restaurants and the beach
2. Traditional cottage with ocean views (from USD 296)
This clean, comfortable cottage is situated away from the busy streets of the town and has close access to the boardwalk. This old-school classic beachfront rental in Fenwick Island, Delaware, has immaculate views to offer. It is equipped with three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The highlight is the well-equipped kitchen with lovely glasses, dishes and utensils. There is a washer and dryer, built-in air conditioner, two furnished decks, a TV with DVDs, wifi, parking space and a patio with an outdoor grill. Watch pods of porpoises playing around in the Atlantic from the patio. Better still, calm your senses by taking in the early morning ocean breezes while watching the sun rise above the horizon from the deck.
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The bedrooms are great size with remodeled upstairs bathroomfive TV's and anything you would want in the kitchenThe kitchen was well equippedn view from upper deck was awesome[ the air conditioner in the master bedroom is a bit noisy]Cleanliness:
The beds were very comfy and cleanThe up to date bathrooms were really niceCottage was spotlessly clean and well equippedHost:
They answered all questions we had as quickly as possible and were flexible when our arrival was delayed by a few hoursThe home is actually even nicer in person than in the photos and is so cleanEVERYTHING made this the absolute perfect family vacation(We kayaked right up to 4 horses and a foal who watched us as we watched them)is always a plus and makes spending all day at the beach so much easierRead more reviewsLocation:
The house the locationThe house has lots of unique character- parts are newer but parts still retain the original charmThe cottage is a great location within steps of the beachThe views from both decksWe liked the upgrades from last year
3. Pet-friendly getaway with fenced backyard (from USD 227)
This clean, comfortable Airbnb vacation rental is located in the Caine Woods section of North Ocean city and has close access to restaurants, shops, community areas and other fun activities. The newly renovated house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms with an outside shower, two Smart TVs, two TVs with Roku, Netflix, Comcast, wifi, a fully functioning kitchen, parking spaces, air conditioning and heating options, a washer and a dryer, a laptop friendly workspace, a balcony and a fenced backyard. The house is pet-safe and pet-friendly and provides all that is needed for an ideal beach getaway with your family and your four-legged friends.
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this was absolutely the most welcoming and comfortable air bb we have renteddetailed instructions were provided and proved helpful when locating the house key wifi etcCleanliness:
very clean very comfortablejames’s place was great it was very dog friendly and cleanplenty of room and very cleanthe house is clean with a lot of spacethe laurel house was extremely welcoming clean and well appointedHost:
james was very responsive in all communicationsjames is a fantastic host and the house is amazingit was very homely and james was a great hostit's very homey and comfortable a home a way from home kind of feeljames was very accommodating and a pleasure to work withRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was superbthe location was perfectideal location walk to beach and restaurantsgreat location walking distance to everything you could want yet quietthe house is very cute and it’s in a good location
4. Adorable beach cottage best for couples (from USD 160)
Located in a quiet neighbourhood, this cosy beach cottage provides all the comforts of home with easy access to the beach and the bay. With rustic and vintage decors, this charming cottage offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, wifi, TV, air conditioning and heating options, a laptop friendly workspace, free parking space, a fully functioning kitchen, a backyard and a patio with a barbecue grill. The gracious, welcoming host also allows longer stays for more than 28 days in this cottage.
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comfy beds great ac and water pressurenice appliances in the kitchen and great charcoal grillit’s a great place the cottage is fairly spacious and has plenty of roomgreat comfortable homey cottage and convenient to all fenwick has to offerCleanliness:
the place is clean and cozy for 4 adultscozy and clean cottage in a quiet neighborhoodmarlene is very responsive and the house was very cleanthe location is ideal and she keeps it sparkling clean and decorated quite sweetlywonderful house - clean and walkable to the beachHost:
host was very easy to work withmarlene was very gracious hostfriendly kind and super great value highly recommendmarlene was a great host and very available when neededmarlene is one of the best airbnb hosts i've ever encounteredRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was goodgreat location close to the beachgreat location - close to bay beach restaurants and shoppingvery calm and silent locationvery well located very quiet neighbourhood
5. Spacious condo with bay-side views (from USD 194)
With lovely decors, well-maintained amenities and a fantastic central location, this comfortable condo is perfect for a relaxing vacation with your family. The newly renovated house with wooden tiled floors features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, central air conditioning, a fully functioning kitchen, a living room with brand new couches, a flatscreen TV, wifi, a dining area with seating for ten people, a heater, a washer and a dryer, parking space, DVDs, games, books, a steam shower sauna, and a balcony with an outdoor grill. Note that a town parking pass is included in the rent that lets you park your vehicles and unpack your beach supplies next to the dunes in the ocean.
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Everything you need is right there with a stocked kitchen comfortable furnishings and safe off-street parkingThe only thing I would like to see improved is the kitchen supplies - a better set of pots and pans and updated cooking utensilsThe well-supplied kitchen had everything we neededThe beach pass to park our car was essential to our trip and made hauling our stuff much easierHaving Royal Farms across the road was wonderful for am coffee instead ofCleanliness:
The condo was very clean and wonderfully equippedThe grounds of the complex are clean and the neighboring condos keep their property very niceThe beachy condo is comfortable and if feels like coming home when we visit Really decorated nicely and the beds are comfy and the location is very handy to shops and restaurantsHost:
also Porch is so nice to sit and relax onThis home is well kept clean and so wonderfulSeemingly small things are what makes a renter recognize that the owner knows it is the small things that make a big difference Hooks for hanging bath towels bathing suitsOur host was a pleasure to deal with and answered all our questions promptly and even helped us find a place to rent an umbrellaWe had a really nice vacation in FenwickRead more reviewsLocation:
Great restaurants and shops are a short walk or a short drive awayThe location is quiet yet super convenient to the beach restaurants and activitiesThe neighbors in the complex are very friendly tooIt is also a quiet location and has been every time we have stayed hereIf you like taking a morning walk go across the highway and take a walk up and down Bunting Avenue Very nice "neighborhood" with beautiful gardens and homes to look at on your walk
6. Relaxing abode with ocean views (from USD 325)
Located right in the middle of the Ocean City boardwalk and the Rehoboth boardwalk, this well-maintained comfortable house provides easy access to the beach, top-notch restaurants and mini-golf courses. The three-bedroom house can accommodate ten people and features two bathrooms, a TV, wifi, air conditioning and heating options, parking space, a washer and a dryer, a fully-equipped kitchen, a living room, a patio and an outdoor grill. With a spacious deck to take in the morning breezes and well-furnished decors with a first class layout, this house offers more bang for your buck than other vacation rentals in the area.
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Good features ranging from the outside shower to the porch/ balcony decent kitchen and cookware three good bedrooms ample dining table and comfortable living roomOnly thing missing was extra eminities like a beach umbrella or chairsthere is a room with many and a window to see themNot one napkin or square of toilet paper in the aptmt cleaning crew seems to remove even the partial or empty roll from all bathroomsThe house and furniture could use updating but the WiFi is blazing fast and the TV had more channels than you know what to do with if it rains Great location to shopping mini golf and a small wat...Host:
is helpful in the rainOwner welcomed info about these things and seemed to intend to fix them so all in all a really good placeAlso cleaning crew arrived 20 mins prior to checkoutGreat location quick walk to the beach semi-ocean view and loved the deckHouse had 2 grills gas and charcoalRead more reviewsLocation:
a short walk to many restaurantsno "glass" wine glassesGreat location EZ access to beach Convenience store AWESOME seafood restaurant (Nantuckets)Right in the middle of Ocean City MD boardwalk and Rehoboth DEThe house is one block from the beach
7. Beach house with stunning views
This spacious beach house is located close to the Ocean City and offers close access to activities such as golfing, fishing, dining and shopping. The house offers one bedroom, four bathrooms, a well-stocked kitchen, wifi, free parking space and all other essentials required for a pleasant stay.
Selbyville, Delaware, United States
Kick back in Fenwick
From splashing around in waterparks to sunbathing on white sandy beaches, Fenwick Island offers everything needed for a fun-filled family vacation. Gather your family members, and book your holiday home rental in Fenwick Island now to spend some quality time together in this unassuming coastal town.
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