Fenwick Island vacation rentals

Experience Fenwick Island at vacation home rentals

Fenwick Island vacation rentals are surrounded by stunning white beaches and ample activities for all the family to enjoy. This makes Fenwick Island a popular summer beach resort and has everything a family could want. To the north, Fenwick Island State Park offers limitless opportunities for fishing, windsurfing, and surfing, while the town is brimming with fun, like go-kart rides, waterslides, and theme parks aplenty. But Fenwick Island is more than just a beach destination. When the weather turns cold, head out to the Delaware state parks for some cross-country skiing and ice skating. Birders will also enjoy spring and fall migrations and year-round hot spots here.

Tourist attractions near vacation rentals in Fenwick Island

Fenwick Island and the surrounding areas are home to multiple theme parks; perfect for all day family fun. The highly popular Thunder Lagoon Waterpark is an amusement park featuring water rides, mini-golf, go-karts, and kid-friendly concessions. Other entertainment includes the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum, a pirate adventures tour, a zoo, as well as numerous boat tours along the coast. When it’s time to eat, relax and enjoy some local cuisine in one of the many local and chain beach side restaurants and cafes.

Activities near vacation homes in Fenwick Island

The proximity to the beach of many Fenwick Island vacation rentals makes it the perfect destination for watersports. There are plenty of places to hire jet skis, surfboards, kayaks, and paddleboards if you're feeling active. Surfers can catch the big waves here, too, since there is a designated surfing area, and the beaches here are a favorite spot for surf fishing. The nearby Fenwick Island State Park offers 344 beautiful acres of peaceful ocean and bay shoreline to explore. And when you need a rest, kick back and relax in one of the many beach loungers and soak up some sun.

Best time to travel to Fenwick Island vacation rentals

Temperatures in Fenwick Island range from the mid-80s in the summer to the 30s in the winter, although this area stays comfortably warm from spring through to late fall, making it an ideal destination for spring breaks and late season getaways. Spring and fall tend to be quieter periods, too, which is when Fenwick Island vacation rentals become an ideal base for further exploration of the surrounding area and state parks of Delaware. This is also a popular time for bird-watchers who will want to avoid the summer crowds and catch the spring and fall migrations.

Sand, surf, and sun in Fenwick Island

Fenwick Island is a coastal resort located on a narrow peninsula, which resembles a barrier island. The surrounding white sandy beaches gradually slope into the Atlantic, creating a broad swimming area. This makes Fenwick Island a superb swimming spot for families as the water offers plenty of bathing in the shallows for little ones, but also designated surfing areas and watersports opportunities for older kids, teens, and adults. To escape summer crowds, you can head for Fenwick Island State Park, a 3-mile stretch of barrier island and a playground of sand, surf, and sun along Delaware’s Atlantic Coast.

Top beaches near Fenwick Island vacation rentals

Fenwick Island vacation rentals are close to numerous beach locales for sunbathing and swimming. Cape Henlopen State Park, a peaceful preserve on a former military base with sandy beaches and recreation areas, and Bethany Beach, a quiet beach area that’s popular with families. You could also take a short drive to Ocean City, Maryland, a lively beach area with a festive boardwalk and miles of clean shoreline.

Traveling to and around Fenwick Island

The nearest airport is in Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional), located 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal), which is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

Romantic vacation homes in Fenwick Island

Couples can enjoy plenty of romantic locations in Fenwick Island. Vacation rentals put you within reach of places like Assawoman Wildlife Area, a protected nature area with rare plants and animals you can see with a self-guided auto tour, and the World War II Observation Tower in Bethany Beach, a historic WWII lookout structure with scenic surrounds and spectacular views. You'll also like the Isle of Wight, an unspoiled island with native wildlife and beautiful natural surrounds.