Fenwick Island's The Cottage on Glenn is a charming 4-bedroom house directly on the water, offering beautiful bay views and sunsets. Enjoy local cuisine, quaint shops, and family-friendly activities like biking to the Fenwick Boardwalk or playing games in the recreation area with ping pong and darts.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft
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Parking available
Dryer
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Barbecue grill
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Fenwick Beach House with Dock, 3 Decks, Linens, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs
This beautiful Fenwick Island 4 bedroom house is directly on the water with private boat dock & just three blocks to the pristine beach! The quiet beach is perfect for families or couples with less crowds than nearby towns.
The Cottage on Glenn boasts newly updated appliances, new windows, newly painted interior, and is fully air conditioned with new HVAC units throughout all floors! The property includes so many thoughtful extras, including all your linen needs, it makes your packing for vacation a breeze!
Enjoy nightly sunsets on the bay with wine from your very own decks while sneaking out in early morning for sunrise on the ocean with coffee. Just a few steps from local cuisine, local bars, quaint shops, sweets, water park and miniature golf!
The Cottage on Glenn offers parking for 5 vehicles and boat dock! Plus a garage stocked with extras to lighten your packing and increase your fun such as 10 beach bikes, fishing poles for bay and surf, crab pots and hand lines, nets, multitude of beach chairs, wagon, beach carts, rolling coolers, umbrellas, strollers for the young folks, and assorted beach body boards, toys and sports games.
After a day on the beach, take full advantage of living on the water by enjoying the bay or local water ways by family kayaks, canoe, stand up paddle boards (SUP), fishing, crabbing or just float in your own backyard! Bring your own boat to tie up at your own personal dock or rent a boat close by for the week! Take nightly bike rides through town to the local Kohrs ice cream or Fisher's Carmel corn or morning rides to Surf Bagel and Duncan Donuts as well as many local restaurants and activities! Want to golf? The Cottage on Glen is close to dozens of highly rated golf courses!
Complete with an additional, large lighted outdoor shower to wash that sand and salt away and a third private half bath for quick access from outdoors play and indoor activity area! You can be having fun in the sun crabbing or fishing in your own backyard all day with little need to go inside! Ping pong, darts, and Hooks ring toss, are just inside in the recreation area complete with full fridge, microwave, and Kuerig coffee maker for your convenience! Just outside enjoy tetherball, horse shoes, corn hole or bocce ball!
The main living floor offers an open concept living, dining, and kitchen space. Brand new motion seating for everyone and a flat screen TV in the living room are a great options for rainy days (not to mention the fully stocked puzzle, novel, toy, and classic game collection found in the playroom). The dining room provides seating for 11 plus both a restaurant style high chair for toddlers and a reclining high chair for infants. There are table cloths and placemats so you are ready to eat in style with a beautiful view of the sun setting over the bay! The open kitchen is stocked with dishes for 12 and cooking supplies (crab cooking pots, pots, pans, utensils), new appliances, as well as small appliances (coffee pot, coffee grinder, and Keurig, toasters, blender, Nutribullets (2 sizes), crock pots, (2 sizes), Ninja air fryer, and orange crusher). The kitchen opens easily to the back decks complete with comfy loveseat, table, bistro table, and grill. The screened in porch provides ample space and table to enjoy outdoor meals or a nightly crab feast in the evening. This is a beautiful space to just sit and relax with wine or coffee with friends and family in the comfy seating area. Off of the screened porch is a playroom stocked with toys, puzzles and games for young and old! Oh the tales of late night games on the table in the porch! We have supplied you with all those family favorites even you have forgotten about!
Interested in bringing your boat or renting one for the week close by? You could easily tie it up to our dock providing you and your family easy access to fun on the water!
The main floor also offers a full bathroom with shower, two bedrooms both with flatscreens - one with a queen-sized bed and the other with a twin daybed and lifting trundle to make a king-sized bed. The main floor sleeps four making The Cottage on Glenn the perfect option for a family of four, or multiple families looking for a little separation. Make sets of twins into kings with requested king linens!
The second floor living space offers two additional bedrooms and bath, not to mention the most stunning views in both East and West directions through brand new windows! You don't want to miss these views! The east facing bedroom offers a queen bed and rocker with a view of the water, as well as the roof tops stretching towards the ocean and beach beyond. The west facing bedroom provides four twin beds (not bunks) each with own reading lights and nightstands and a view of the bay, shore beyond and gorgeous sunsets. Request king linens to create king beds from twin sets. This brings the total sleeping capacity to 10 beds plus two porta cribs and a juvenile bed. The cottage is a great choice for multigenerational get aways!
The quiet resort of Fenwick Island, DE is ideally located between Ocean City, MD and Bethany Beach, DE. There are award winning restaurants and bars, a fenced playground, miniature golf, a waterpark, go-cart park, ice cream/bagel/donut shops, the local famous caramel corn, quaint shopping, and of course, the absolutely pristine family beach, all just a short few blocks walk or bike from The Cottage on Glenn. The beaches are stunning and private, offering a much more relaxing experience than the crowds in Ocean City and Bethany. They are guarded between May 15th and September 15th. Looking for other water options? The bay provides activities such as fishing, crabbing to boating (there are rental agencies just minutes away) or use The Cottage’s kayaks, SUPs, and canoe!
We are just minutes from the Ocean City Boardwalk, Bethany Beach Boardwalk and tax free outlet shopping in Rehoboth Beach, DE. We are centrally located to three vineyards and more than 16 golf courses! There is truly something for everyone!
Key residence features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and high-speed internet, driveway parking, boat dock, new HVAC heating and cooling, wall mounted ROKU TVs, washer/dryer in laundry room, recreation area with bathroom, ping pong, full collection of yard games (tetherball, basketball, crochet, bocce ball, horse shoes, corn hole) a second refrigerator/freezer to hold your nighttime refreshments and extra food supply, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach carts, body boards, 10 cruising bikes, 4 kayaks, canoe, stand up paddle boards, gas grill, outdoor shower and changing area, three furnished decks with swing and rockers and screened porch furnished with comfy seating, dining table, and playroom! Water access with private dock and much more.
- 5 minute walk to the beach and centrally located to a multitude of dining and entertainment options.
- Nearest Commuter Airport: Salisbury-Ocean City Airport (SBY), Berlin, MD
-Nearest International Airport: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) - Baltimore, MD or PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA.
-Nearest Ferry: Lewes/Cape May Ferry - Lewes
The Cottage on Glenn is our family built and owned property that has brought joy to generations of Fenwick Islanders, it is our wish to spread and share that joy with you. During your stay, we will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise. If you would like linens, these are complimentary including beach towels! Our house sits directly on the water where guests can swim, float, kayak, SUP, canoe, crab, fish or boat! Kayaks, canoe, SUIPs, crabbing and fishing gear on premises. Delaware fishing licenses required from nearby bait store for beach fishing. The Cottage on Glenn is just a few blocks from the pristine beach! Beach gear provided! Want to take family bike rides? We have various bikes on the premises too! Bring your personal head gear!
Come check us out! Reserve now! Booking spring/sumner/fall 2025! Great spring break option! Come see the weekly fireworks or all the holiday light attractions or have Thanksgiving at the beach!
Looking forward to hosting you and your family!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 accessible parking spaces
Handrails in stairways
In-room accessibility
Smooth flooring in public areas
Step to reach entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Next to a golf course
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Property located in a resort
Recycling
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place beach towels, bath towels, and sheets in different bags.
Leave AC units on 70.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 505 Glenn Avenue Fenwick Island DE 19944
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Fenwick Island, DE
What's nearby
Fenwick Island Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Thunder Lagoon Waterpark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Maryland Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Northside Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Carousel Ice Skating Rink - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Ocean City Station - 19 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Harpoon Hanna's - 3 min drive
Royal Farms - 6 min walk
Fisher's Popcorn - 11 min walk
Ponzetti's Pizza - 15 min walk
High Stakes Bar And Grill - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Fenwick Beach House with Dock, 3 Decks, Linens, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Fenwick Beach House with Dock, 3 Decks, Linens, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Fenwick Beach House with Dock, 3 Decks, Linens, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Fenwick Beach House with Dock, 3 Decks, Linens, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs located?
This family-friendly Fenwick Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Fenwick Island Beach and Maryland Beach. Ocean City Beach is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
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