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Fenwick Island, DE
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Area Information
Location: Fenwick Island is located along the coast at the southeastern tip of Delaware.
County: Sussex
Year Round Population: 357
Cities within Driving Distance: Dover (61 miles), Annapolis (102 miles), Wilmington (109 miles), Baltimore (129 miles), Washington DC (131 miles), Philadelphia (140 miles), Richmond (234 miles), New York City (229 miles)
Local Airports(s): Salisbury (30 miles)
Local Attractions: Delaware Seashore State Park, historic Fenwick Lighthouse, Transpeninsular Line, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Sun Ridge Recreation Center, guarded beaches
Local Activities: Swimming, body surfing, bird watching, windsurfing, jet skiing, sailing, miniature golf, parasailing, crabbing, kayaking
Vacation Rental Market
Competitiveness of Market: Moderately Competitive (27 properties on HomeAway, 62 properties on VRBO)*
Competitiveness of Region: Competitive (239 properties in Delaware on HomeAway, most along the southeastern coast)
Peak Rental Season: June 1st to September 1st
Shoulder Season: May & September
Off-Season: October to April
Average Rental Rates: $895-$9025 per week in the peak season, $600-$4000 per week in the off season
Typical Property Type: Single Family Homes (58%), Condos/Townhouses (42%)
Typical Property Size: 4+ Bedrooms (54%), 3 Bedroom (35%), 2 Bedroom (12%)
Must-Have Amenities: Dishwasher (92%), Air Conditioning (88%), Satellite/Cable TV (88%), Washing Machine (88%), Pool (65%), Internet Access (58%)
Accessibility Opportunities: Currently only one property on HomeAway is wheelchair accessible and only two are pet friendly.
*All HomeAway & VRBO property data as of 8/6/07.
Legal Requirements
Permit Requirements: Rental license required (Rental License Application)
State Sales Tax: No state sales tax in Delaware.
City Taxes: 7.5% of gross rental receipts (Gross Rental Receipts Application)
Fenwick Island Links
Coastal Point: Local newspaper covering Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville, Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville, Delaware areas.
Fenwick Island Street Map
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