Top Reviewed 5 BD, 3 BA Spacious Canal-front Cottage with 2+ block walk to beach

Fenwick Island, Delaware
$935 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This property was totally renovated top to bottom May 2019.

From this recently updated bayside canal front house, experience the charming Delaware beach destination of Fenwick Island! With 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, this ~2,600 square-foot cottage is the perfect place for a family getaway for up to 12. people. Sitting right on a canal with views of the Fenwick Lighthouse and Sunset enjoy the bicycles, kayak, or beach supplies provided at the property to discover the peacefulness of thisgorgeous small beach town. A two-time winner of the Best Tiny Beach Town by Southern Living Magazine Fenwick Island is a wonderful find. Spend evenings unwinding on the spacious decks and watch the sunset over the water!

Your holiday in Fenwick Island will be one-of-a-kind and full of fun-filled family memories with this house as your home base. From the front deck relax and enjoy sunsets. The expansive back deck facing the canal embodies the characteristic style of waterfront homes, adding to your Delaware coast experience!

Lounge in the light, open and airy living area with tasteful furniture and three wall-mounted flat-screen Smart TVs. You'll love the high-end beach-cottage decor! Spend relaxing movie nights inside the vacation rental home snuggled up on comfy couches adorned with copious pillows. Prepare home-cooked dinners in the modern and fully equipped kitchen, which shares an open floor plan with the dining area and living room. Gather around the lovely 8-person dining table and four (4) island stools to enjoy quality family time over delicious feasts!

Fill your days with water activities and afternoons at the beach. The property provides bicycles you can take for a spin and a two-person kayak you can use to get active on the bay. You can also bring your own boat or jet skis and tie them right up behind the house! Round up the beach supplies and beverages and make the 4-minute walk to the tranquil, family-oriented expansive beach. You'll be glad you escaped away from the crowded Ocean City and Bethany Beaches.

Relax on the expansive rear deck and admire the lighthouse view while flipping burgers on the gas grill or simply lounging on the numerous lounge chairs! Sip a glass of wine or favorite cocktail and enjoy the salty ocean breeze before retiring to a versatile array of cozy bedrooms.

This place is perfect for two (2) small families to share. The first floor has a one (1) queen bed and one (1) bunk bed in one room and the adjacent bedroom has a twin over full bunk beds for a total of six (6) plus guests. The second floor has one (1) king bed in the master bedroom and two (2) queens beds in two separate bedrooms for a total of six (6) guests on the second floor. For a total of eleven (12) sleeping guests.

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped chefs kitchen, dedicated ice maker, free WiFi and high-speed internet, driveway parking for 5 vehicles, air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, 3 wall-mounted flat-screen Smart TVs, washer and dryer, en-suite bathroom, basic complimentary toiletries, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach cart, 4 cruiser bikes (purchased March ‘23), kayak, canoe, gas grill, outdoor shower, deck with outdoor dining table and seating, views of the canal and Fenwick Island Lighthouse, and much more.
- Lovely Fenwick Island location sitting right off a channel of Lighthouse Cove, 4-minute walk to the beach and situated centrally to restaurants, shops, and entertainment activities
- Nearest Commuter Airport: Salisbury-Ocean City Airport (SBY), Berlin, MD
-Nearest International Airport: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) - Baltimore, MD
-Nearest Ferry: Lewes/Cape May Ferry - Lewes, DE

Our Interaction with you:
The Goodwin Retreat is on a mission to make vacation rental easy for our guests. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you 7 days a week. During your stay, we will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.

Make our beach retreat yours today! Reserve now.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Beach Umbrellas Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2769 Sq Ft (257 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 5 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Free Toiletries Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Foosball Table Games Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • Margaret D.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Perfect house for a cozy girls weekend! The house was beautiful and Don was great host! Hope to stay at the house again!

  • Nechamie V.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    We loved this house! It’s on the bay which was beautiful and walkable to the beach! We had a great time!

  • Kathy B.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Unfortunately, we were unable to go. The owner, Don Goodwin has graciously given us a credit to use our reservation sometime next year. We were very disappointed but Don has been so kind and easy to work with. Looking forward to staying at Don's home in Fenwick Island next year.

  • James C.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed for a weekend with friends. Great spot.

  • Jeanne W.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    To quote our 8-year old granddaughter, “This the best beach house ever!”. Don and Felice have obviously put their hearts into ensuring their guests enjoy comfort, convenience, and so many thoughtful extras during precious - for many of us, once a year - down time with family. Comfy seating and beds, perfectly outfitted kitchen, great outdoor space, and top notch communication made us feel welcomed and comfortable. Thanks, Don and Felice, for hosting our memorable stay in Fenwick Island!

  • Doreen A.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Home was beautiful and had everything you need in kitchen. The location was great, close to beach and able to walk to sites. Kids loved the outside patio and being able to fish and catch crabs for fun. Host was very attentive and made sure if we needed anything, he was available. Would definitely recommend this home to everyone!

  • Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Don's place was everything stated! The back deck on the canal was nice for the kids to try crabbing and the bikes were really nice for them to ride around the quiet neighborhood. We used the park pass to go to the beach each day and do some surf fishing. Nice seafood places within easy walking distance. We didn't use the canoe or kayak but saw how simple and easy it would be to explore the bay with them right out the back door. Don was very responsive, accomodating and helpful. Thanks!

  • Nechamie V.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    We had a great time!

  • Vi H.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2023

    Stayed Oct 6, 2023

    The property and area is beautiful and convenient. The house was clean and kitchen equipped with almost everything you need to make a meal. The children enjoyed fishing off the deck and crabbing. They also enjoyed the ping pong table, foose table, and riding bikes. The beach is two blocks away and wonderful outdoor shower to wash away sand. I would stay here again and recommend this vacation house to others. The only thing to improve would be to replace the two queen mattresses upstairs. A fantastic location.

  • DOROTHEA S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2023

    Stayed Aug 26, 2023

    This property is lovely. The home is fully updated and extremely clean. The kitchen has everything you need and the amenities go above and beyond. Bikes, kayak, beach chairs, ping pong table, etc. A short walk to the beach, bike path, walking path, stores, and restaurants. Couldn’t ask for more!

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$935+
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