Dream of the Dolphin in Fenwick Island

"Dream of the Dolphin" Ocean Front Retreat. All photos are taken
from the property.

Escape frenetic city life to the sound of pounding surf at your
doorstep and miles of broad beach and Cape Cod style dunes in both
directions. In this ideal beach hideaway, located at the narrowest
point where the Bay meets the open ocean (with only about 1500 feet
between) you can count the dolphins (literally dozens on an average
day) from your living room or watch the sun rise over the ocean from
the deck.

Situated on the last pristine beach in the Mid-Atlantic region ? with
protected acreage buffering you in both directions, this is the
essence of the Quiet Resorts of residential (unincorporated) Fenwick
Island. You can swim in the ocean, body surf and boogie board, kayak
with the dolphins or walk 2 miles north on an unobstructed protected
beach with dunes on one side and ocean on the other til you reach S.
Bethany. All without getting in a car.

And bring your dog, to walk or to swim in the surf, because this area
of beach is one of the very few in the nation that permits dogs on
the beach 365 days a year, 24 hrs per day (on leash, of course). And
well behaved dogs are welcome in this house (until recently, the
primary residence of a 3 legged golden retriever who was forced to
relocate?). The Pompeii style Italian tile floor is dog-friendly.

Located 1 mile from Fenwick Island town, 2 miles from South
Bethany, and 2 miles from the action of Ocean City, this 2 bedroom, 2
bath condo is one of only 4 units directly on the beach in this
private oasis.  Views are for miles down the beach in both directions andthe beach is broad and flat, flanked by the largest dune in Delaware or Maryland, right in
your front yard.

You also have a grassy yard and a garden filled with exotic
cultivated flora (and fauna too, in the form of a red fox on the dune
at day break and rabbits nibbling the edible plants).

Sleeping 6, this house is ideal for a family (one species or two), for 2-3
couples (the queen futon bed in the living room presenting perhaps
the most desirable alternative, hearing the waves clearly all night
and off season, sleeping before a roaring fire in the working
fireplace) or for a small "circle of friends" to spend a relaxing
week away from it all.

One guest commented that this house feels like being in the boat in
Hemingway's "Old Man and the Sea" it is so at one with the ocean
and the sand. You can enjoy the breezes and the views through the
two new sets of floor to ceiling glass doors, even while checking
your email on the high speed cable at the corner desk in the living
room,. And you will eat, drink and be merry on the generous deck
with outdoor dining furniture (and a barbeque grill in the yard
below).

This house was furnished for the owner who spent summers there from 1999-2006, including Tommy Bahama, Island Rattan and Pottery Barn furniture, Italian tile in living area and MBR etc). In addition to its proximity to Bethany and Ocean City, with its Boardwalk and kids' activities, this beach hideaway is 25 min to Rehoboth, with its sophisticated nightlife and shopping (and tax free outlets).

High speed internet access at corner desk with ocean view
Sleeps 6
Air-conditioned
2 BR and 2 BA (queen beds in both BRs and queen futon couch in LR)
Large Deck
Beautifully landscaped yard
gas barbeque grill
Off street parking
Cable TV/VCR and CD player in LR and Cable TV in master BR
Washer / Drier
Kitchen equipped for a feast: every possible kitchen toy and dish;
microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, blender etc.

Direct Ocean front with unobstructed views north and south and
private crosswalk over the dunes to the beach. Little Assawoman Bay
is directly across the street, providing opportunities for kite
sailing, wind surfing, boating, fishing, kayaking, clamming or
crabbing). And of course, beachcombing, hiking, biking, bird
watching, sightseeing/shopping, fine and casual dining and nightlife,
amusement parks and miniature golf are all available nearby.

rates for 2012 season: 

January-March 2011: $185 per night, 3 night minimum
April 2011: $190 per night, 3 night minimum 
May 1-14: $235 per night, 3 night min

May 15-26: 260 per nite 3 nite min except Memorial Day
Memorial Day week/weekend: $2150 per week/$290.00 per night, 4 night min for Memorial Day weekend 

Sunday-Sunday weekly rentals only June-September:

Week of June 3: $ 2195 per week 
Weeks of June 10-August 19: $ 2895 per week 
Weeks of August 26-Sept 9: $ 2395 per week
Weeks of Sept 16 and Sept 23: $2175 per week
Sept 30- Oct 15 : $ 1995 per week OR 
$ 285 night 3 night minimum 
October 16-November 20 and Nov 25-Dec 20: $185 night, 3 night minimum; Thankgiving and Christmas holidays: 235 per nite w/ 4 nite minimum; New Years holiday: 235 per nite w/ 3 nite minimum. 

Cleaning fee of 100 plus a 250 refundable damage deposit added.

Pet fee of $150 for weekly rental or $100 for long weekends will be added.  Pet must be approved in advance (let us know species and breed-- only 1 pet at a time permitted per condo rules)