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On the water in Fenwick Island, DE and two blocks from the ocean!
Nightly sunsets on the bay!
Enjoy nightly sunsets or early morning coffee on the front deck swing!
View your waterway or the robes of Fenwick from your second floor bedroom!
BBQ overlooking the water from your back deck and screened porch!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fenwick Island, DE
  • Fenwick Island Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Maryland Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Northside Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Huge, Enclosed, Lighted, decking floor, Outdoor Shower with dressing area

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Waterfront in Fenwick, Dock, Beach, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs, Fish, Linens

This beautiful Fenwick Island 4 bedroom house is directly on the water & just two blocks to the pristine private beaches of the Quiet Resort. The quaint beach is perfect for families with less crowds than nearby towns.

The Cottage on Glenn boasts newly updated appliances, new windows, 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. A ground floor 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, variety beach chairs, wagon, beach carts, rolling coolers, umbrellas, strollers for the young folks, and assorted beach body boards, toys and sports games.

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 one close by for the week! Take nightly bike rides 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 upstairs. 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 livingroom are a great option for rainy days (not to mention the fully stocked puzzle, novel, toy, and classic game collection). The dining room provides seating for 10 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) 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.

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 recliner with a view of one 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. This brings the total sleeping capacity to 10 beds plus two porta cribs and a juvenile bed.

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 presiding family beach, all just a short 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 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 manager

Kim Walter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer
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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

Located in Fenwick Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach, while Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Jolly Roger at the Pier are popular area attractions. Consider Seacrets for a night out or Frontier Town Water Park and Golf if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fenwick Island, DE

What's nearby

  • Thunder Lagoon Waterpark - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fenwick Island Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maryland Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northside Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪High Stakes Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ponzetti's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Higgins Crab House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain Mac's Fish House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront in Fenwick, Dock, Beach, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs, Fish, Linens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront in Fenwick, Dock, Beach, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs, Fish, Linens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront in Fenwick, Dock, Beach, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs, Fish, Linens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront in Fenwick, Dock, Beach, Bikes, Kayaks, SUPs, Fish, Linens 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.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Cottage

Clean, well stocked, comfortable, conveniently located. Great communication. Everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Getaway

Our family loved our stay at the Cottage Glenn. The cottage was clean, quiet, convenient to the beach, and had every beach essential we could’ve needed. My children loved fishing and crabbing and being able to bike around the bike around the beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Champe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on Gel

Just spent family vacation at Cottage on Glen. House has everything you can think of for the beach. Host was wonderful and easy to communicate with. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Beach Vacation Ever !!!!!

This property has it all. Quiet area, beautiful views and lots to do. It comes with everything from bikes to games, water views and the host's special touches. The whole family loved our stay, and we will be back!! Thank you Kim !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June Vacation

My family and I had a wonderful time in Fenwick. The home was exceptional! We would definitely would stay again! Thank Kim!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

J9 V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Fenwick Island cottage and hosts!

Best stay at the beach ever! Kim provides everything as described and then some. Welcome basket of snacks, water, and a useful items you might not have thought to bring. Complimentary wine and cocktail mixes. The presentation of amenities is so welcoming. The house is perfectly situated for lagoon, beach, biking, and family fun. Kim replies to every and question promptly and with enthusiasm. Thank you Kim (and Kevin) for a memorable week + 2 complimentary days. We cant wait to return next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review week of 7/20/2024

We had an amazing time in this beautifully decorated fun beach house. There was plenty of room for everyone and the amenities are unbelievable. Everything you need (cooking utensils; dinnerware; bicycles; canoes; snacks in a basket; really nice makeup remover individual packets; nice soft cotton sheets, beach towels, wifi - I am probably missing a 100 items). The outdoor shower is amazing - I never showered inside all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage on Glenn

Awesome!!! We stayed at the Cottage on Glenn for a long weekend and wished we could stay longer! This property had everything you could possibly want on your beach vacation-bikes for all ages, coolers, beach carts, games, kayaks, SUP, tether ball, sand toys, the list goes on and on. You just need to pack your clothes and sunblock; they even supplied the best beach towels. The house was well stocked inside as well. Our family of 5 had plenty of room to spread out. Kim was an excellent host and no detail was overlooked. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Stay Ever!

Kim is the best: she provided every conceivable amenity. We wanted for nothing--even all the sheets, towels, books, puzzles, fully equipped kitchen. Plus all beach "equipment"-- chairs, balls, bikes, toys...even a canoe & kayak! Will book again!!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fenwick

Property was great, great location, easy walk to beach, house was clean and had a ton of things for kids to do. Thanks had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara I., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Owner was so kind and thoughtful. Left goodies and even birthday surprises for my granddaughter!! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend

We stayed at Kim's for a high school friend's wedding. The house is fully equipped with everything you'd ever need. Kim was very good at communicating when we had a slight issue checking in, and how to take care of the house during a storm. We would love to come back with our toddler to make use of all of the beach items we weren't able to use this time I'd definitely recommend staying here when in Fenwick!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

From the minute we walked in the door this property was so beautiful! It had all the major goodies and supplies we needed to make our stay perfect. My family came from Colorado and PA to enjoy this trip and we had lots of together time.It fit our famiy perfectly. We truly enjoyed it and our only wish was that it lasted longer! We will definitely return! The boats were so much fun too! Crabbing was enjoyed daily!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf weekend

Have been coming to Fenwick Island for over 20 years with friends for weekend of golf, fun & relaxation. This house was perfect for group of 5 and was a true beach house/cottage. Beautiful & clean house that is nicely upgraded with original detail as well. Front deck and back screened in porch/deck gives you nice water views. Everything you need is here. Kim was a fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property and Owner

Kim was a wonderful hostess. She was very responsive and accommodating of requests (e.g. provided two extra bikes and provided additional adult size flotation vests for our 3 adult children). The property was in great shape, good internet, and a perfect location within easy walking distance to the beach (with a convenient traffic light to make it easier to cross busy Rt. 1), restaurants, and shops. We were able to launch our kayaks from her dock easily enough and she provided 3 kayaks to use. Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!

Where do I start?? Everything about The Cottage on Glenn is perfect for a summer getaway to the Delaware shores. The cottage's location is tucked into a great neighborhood right on the bay and only a short (6 minutes) walk to the beach and easy walks or drives to restaurants, bars and stores. You can watch the sun come up from the back deck on the water and the sun set from the porch swing on the front deck with a cocktail! The house itself is perfect for both couples or families. Large, bright fully stocked kitchen and large dining area that blends into the living area. We used bedrooms on both floors and each stayed cool from the central air, window units (upstairs) and ceiling fans in every room. You might not even need them if you open the sliders on the back and front porches, the breeze literally flows through the house. You won't find a rental with more amenities and equipment for a true beach vacation. Multiple bikes, dozens of beach chairs, games, towels, beach toys, wagons, umbrellas, sun tents, fishing poles, and the list goes on and on. Kim has this house set up especially well for families. We stayed at the Cottage with our 2 year old and Kim made sure we had games, toys, a toddler bike, and even beach accessories for our daughter, not to mention providing a portable pack and play plus mattress and linens for us so we didn't have to travel with them. The house is clean, welcoming and perfect for any time spent in Fenwick - it's a must rental!! Trust me!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Walter

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The Cottage on Glenn has been a family treasure for over fifty years! My parents, George and Katherine, built the cottage in 1972, originally as a weekend escape for our family from northern Delaware. However, it quickly became our summer home. I worked in Fenwick every summer at Libby's Pancake House and fell in love with the area. One summer long ago, I met, then married my husband, another local resident of Fenwick and together we have raised our own family just minutes across the bay. My children grew up visiting their grandfather at The Cottage on Glenn, fishing in the waterway, walking to the beach, eating dinners on the back porch and watching the sunset from the front deck swing. To this day we sneak to the cottage for long get-aways in the off season, as the lure still draws us. It holds some of our family's fondest memories and we hope it does the same for you.

Why they chose this property

Fenwick has long been known for its quiet, family oriented, pristine beaches. It's an oasis of relaxation and quality family living. Come enjoy everything this house on the water & within walking distance to the beautiful quiet beaches of Fenwick Island has to offer!

You will enjoy sunset bay views on the front deck swing and your own private access to the water right in your own backyard. Take advantage of the kayaks, SUPs, and canoes onsite, or relax in the screened-in back porch after a long day at the beach with wine.

What makes this property unique

Aside from being on the water and just a minute from the white sands, we will make you feel right at home!
We have thought long and hard about what is special about living at the beach in order to provide you with every amenity to enjoy an unforgettable stay at the beach. One of our favorites are the family kayaks (4) and beach cruisers (10). There is a road in Fenwick (Bunting) that is well known by locals for early morning walls and evening strolls and bike rides. We wanted to make sure you could experience Fenwick as a local and be able to have all the "things" needed for this experience! Our large number of annual guests tell us we have succeeded! Just some of our activities are listed below:

Kayaks (4-0ne tandem)
Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) (2)
Canoe
Bikes (10 beach cruisers)
Fishing Poles/ tackle (bay and surf)
Private Boat Dock
Yard Games- Tetherball, Bocce Ball, Horse Shoes, Crochet, Corn hole, Lawn darts, water table, children's swing, children's climbing cube.
Activity Area-Ping Pong, Darts, Hook and Ring, Second full-sized Fridge, Microwave, Kuerig, Powder room
Beach Activities- Sand toys, floats, Family Games
Beach Supplies- chairs( ten), towels(per person), wagon, carts (2), umbrellas (3), coolers (wheeled and carry as well as drink coolers for party punch!)

Languages:

English

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